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Stephen H. Wilder Foundation Grant

The Stephen H Wilder Foundation

Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Stephen H. Wilder Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Stephen H. Wilder Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The Stephen H. Wilder Foundation Grant supports innovative public policy projects in Cincinnati, focusing on political discourse and informed policy. Established in the 1940s, the foundation allocates funding primarily for studies affecting civic issues in the region. Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000, aimed at fostering initiatives that engage the community in meaningful discussions on civic matters.

Overview

The Stephen H. Wilder Foundation is funding innovative projects in Cincinnati which are focused on political discourse and informed policy. About the Foundation The Stephen H. Wilder Foundation was established in the early 1940s by Edith Carson Wilder in memory of her husband. Mr. Wilder was an attorney and active member of the Charter Committee. The Foundation supports inquiries into civic issues. One-third of the foundation's annual income is allocated to the Cincinnati Opera. The remaining balance is to be used in studies or investigation of issues affecting Cincinnati or Hamilton County, either on ballot issues or any question deemed by the Board of Directors to be of general public interest within or beyond the city or county. Grants Do you have a public policy project in need of funding? We’re always looking for the next great public policy project in Cincinnati. We typically fund projects in the range of $5,000 to $10,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

What The Stephen H Wilder Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$21K
Median grant
$4,750
Range
$2,500–$8,794
  • By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Cincinnati, OH.

Example grants

  • 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

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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