Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA
Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports $430,000 in grants to 13 organizations, with listed awards supporting projects and programs in areas including youth mental health, disability services, education, science, and family services.
Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA at a glance
In short: Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA gave $430K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $430,000
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,077
- -50.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $7,956,515
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA
- How to Apply
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The filing states that application forms and materials and deadlines are available on request.
- Contact
Application contact: Fifth Third Bank N A Foundation O
Mailing address: 38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090Vd, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 534-7001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 1N5 ($50K). Together the top 10 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 34 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing lists Greater Cincinnati as a restriction on awards. In 2025, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Ohio (83%), Kentucky (12%), and Virginia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA gives
- 15% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $125K (2023) to $435K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $430K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1N5 Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $50,000 |
| Stepping Stones Inc Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $50,000 |
| Learning Grove Inc Covington, KY | Project/Program Support | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsem Milford, OH | Project/Program Support | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Observatory Center Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $50,000 |
| Mindpeace Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $30,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Services | $30,000 |
| Focus on Youth Inc West Chester, OH | Project/Program Support | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough Cincinnati Inc Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $25,000 |
| National Association for Music Education Herndon, VA | Project/Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,956,515 | $1,047,647 | $561,858 | $430,000 | 13 | $447,874 | $952,726 | $425,449 |
| 2024 | $7,470,762 | $944,087 | $521,781 | $400,000 | 6 | $417,368 | $843,973 | $407,487 |
| 2023 | $7,044,295 | $358,618 | $223,045 | $125,000 | 4 | $139,574 | $272,730 | $379,138 |
| 2022 | $6,914,048 | $260,377 | $542,992 | $435,000 | 6 | $448,983 | $178,794 | $394,116 |
| 2021 | $7,197,353 | $754,619 | $487,260 | $390,000 | 5 | $390,788 | $647,676 | $422,553 |
| 2020 | $6,932,731 | $237,496 | $408,844 | $295,000 | 3 | — | $152,737 | $367,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA reported a distributable amount of $425K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. For example, 1N5 says it promotes optimal mental health for youth in Greater Cincinnati, while MindPeace Cincinnati says it works to ensure children and adolescents have access to an effective mental health and wellness system. Stepping Stones says it promotes inclusion and improves lives for people with disabilities; Learning Grove describes its work as developing learning experiences for children, youth, and families. The Cincinnati Observatory Center says its mission includes preserving an historic observatory and educating the community about astronomy and science.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $430,000. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $30,000. The filing describes the grants as project or program support, with one listed purpose stated as project/program services.
Among the largest listed awards were $50,000 each to 1N5, Stepping Stones Inc., Learning Grove Inc., Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsem[anship], and Cincinnati Observatory Center. Other listed grants included $30,000 each to MindPeace Cincinnati, Santa Maria Community Services, and Focus on Youth Inc.; $25,000 each to Breakthrough Cincinnati Inc. and the National Association for Music Education; and $15,000 each to CASA for Clermont Kids and Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fifth Third Bank N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$73K (2020) → $108K (2025)
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 $108K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA
How much does Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA give each year?
Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA gave $430K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $400K across 6 grants.
What is Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's typical grant size?
Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $33,077, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA give grants?
Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA gives mostly in Ohio: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (12%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants).
Does Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (12 grants).
Who are Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's largest grantees?
Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's largest 2025 grantees include 1N5 ($50,000), Stepping Stones Inc ($50,000) and Learning Grove Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA?
Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $448K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $425K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA?
The filing states that application forms and materials and deadlines are available on request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's EIN?
Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1327107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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