The Stephen H Wilder Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 23-7086411

Arts and cultureHuman services

The Stephen H Wilder Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $21K.

Key facts about The Stephen H Wilder Foundation

EIN: 23-7086411
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $20,794
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $5,199
Median grant: $4,750
Total assets: $3,077
Primary geography: Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Stephen H Wilder Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Stephen H Wilder Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (4 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Stephen H Wilder Foundation gives

Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Next steps with The Stephen H Wilder Foundation

How to evaluate The Stephen H Wilder Foundation as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to The Stephen H Wilder Foundation with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3K

+39.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$21K

-53.0% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-29.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen H Wilder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Stephen H Wilder Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Arts and cultureHuman services

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Stephen H Wilder Foundation?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $21K (100%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Ohio

Cities

Cincinnati

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,077	$2,213	$9,713
Revenue	$22,968	$36,749	$39,378
Expenses	$22,104	$44,250	$33,028
Qualifying Distributions	$1,310	—	$32,418
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$130	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from The Stephen H Wilder Foundation

Foundation

Stephen H. Wilder Foundation Grant

The Stephen H Wilder Foundation

Amount

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Cincinnati Opera ($8,794), Cincinnati Research Institure ($6,000), University of Cincinnati Foundation ($3,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CINCINNATI OPERA Cincinnati, OH	ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION FOR PRODUCTION SUPPORT	$8,794
CINCINNATI RESEARCH INSTITURE Cincinnati, OH	LECTURE SERIES ON CHARTER COMMITTEE CENTENNIAL	$6,000
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION Cincinnati, OH	REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF GASLIGHTS	$3,500
CET Cincinnati, OH	SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Beth Sullebarger	Chair	1	—
Eric Kearney	Director	1	—
Steve Johns	Director	1	—
David Stradling	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and cultureHuman services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stephen H Wilder Foundation?

The Stephen H Wilder Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Stephen H Wilder Foundation?

As of 2024, The Stephen H Wilder Foundation holds $3K in total assets with $23K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $21K in 2024.

Where does The Stephen H Wilder Foundation operate?

The Stephen H Wilder Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.

What size grants does The Stephen H Wilder Foundation award?

In 2024, The Stephen H Wilder Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $21K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Stephen H Wilder Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Stephen H Wilder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Stephen H Wilder Foundation's EIN?

The Stephen H Wilder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7086411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.