Charles Scott Riley III Foundation
The Charles Scott Riley III Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including arts and cultural institutions, public media, a food bank, and organizations providing community and family services.
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Scott Riley III Foundation gave $131K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,000
- +48.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,743
- +69.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,606,513
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (11 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles Scott Riley III Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists a letter as the application material, Paul F Wenker as the contact, and the Greater Cincinnati area as a restriction on awards.
- Review Cycle
- October 31.
- Deadline
- October 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul F Wenker
Mailing address: 681 Reisling Knoll, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Phone: (513) 378-3075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Scott Riley III Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Taft Museum of Art ($37K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 197 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 8% to Kentucky, 4% to South Carolina, and 2% to Virginia. The filing also identifies the Greater Cincinnati area as a restriction on awards.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles Scott Riley III Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 35 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 51% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2024) to $137K (2021). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taft Museum of Art Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $37,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $12,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Drayton Hall Charleston, SC | Promote Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| NKU Foundation -Chase Law School Highland Heights, KY | Promote Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Hamilton, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Wcet Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Faith Freedom Life Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $4,500 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,606,513 | $157,205 | $203,255 | $131,000 | 35 | $154,865 | $34,530 | $135,677 |
| 2024 | $1,653,685 | $84,967 | $163,619 | $88,500 | 40 | $110,812 | $32,160 | $136,230 |
| 2023 | $1,728,731 | $-30,674 | $190,882 | $117,000 | 40 | $140,096 | $19,080 | $128,747 |
| 2022 | $1,954,828 | $68,600 | $208,447 | $131,000 | 36 | $155,685 | $15,838 | $136,197 |
| 2021 | $2,089,600 | $155,352 | $207,412 | $137,000 | 46 | $155,981 | $103,920 | $154,522 |
| 2020 | $2,142,800 | $64,267 | $168,956 | $103,000 | 32 | — | $17,602 | $134,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Scott Riley III Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions: the Taft Museum of Art says it connects people with great art; Cincinnati Museum Center says it inspires learning through science and regional history; Cincinnati Public Radio describes itself as a source of journalism, music, and culture; and Freestore Foodbank says it works to eliminate hunger. Other 2025 recipients include the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, which says its mission is to seek and share inspiration, and Ohio Valley Voices, which says it teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and speak.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $131,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $37,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $37,000 to the Taft Museum of Art and $12,000 to Cincinnati Ballet. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati Public Radio, Drayton Hall, NKU Foundation - Chase Law School, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, and WCET.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stan Kittle, Paul F Wenker, and William H Fry as trustees.
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul F. Wenker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $15K (2025)
William H. Fry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Stan Kittle
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
$15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Philip Cunningham (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Stan Kittle (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Scott Riley III Foundation
How much does Charles Scott Riley III Foundation give each year?
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation gave $131K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 40 grants.
What is Charles Scott Riley III Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,743, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles Scott Riley III Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Charles Scott Riley III Foundation give grants?
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (24 grants), Hamilton, OH (2 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Who are Charles Scott Riley III Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Taft Museum of Art ($37,000), Cincinnati Ballet ($12,000) and Cincinnati Museum Center ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Scott Riley III Foundation?
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles Scott Riley III Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Scott Riley III Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles Scott Riley III Foundation's EIN?
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1505671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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