Charles Scott Riley III Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 46-1505671 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$131K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL F WENKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 681 REISLING KNOLL, CINCINNATI OH 45226 |
| Phone | 5133783075 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 31 |
| Restrictions | GREATER CINCINNATI AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 & Museum | 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 |
| Cincinnati Association for Blind | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Opera | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Street Soccer | Hebron, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| City Gospel Mission | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Colonial Williamsburg | Williamsburg, VA | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Inner City Youth Opportunities | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Know Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Ohio Valley Voices | Loveland, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Fitton Center for Creative Arts | Hamilton, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Playhouse in the Park | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Springer School & Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Arts Wave | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| 1N5 | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Adopt a Class | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Adventure Crew | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Family Scholar House | Louisville, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Symphony Orchestra | Newport, KY | Promote charitablle purpose | $1,000 |
| Pro Bono Partnership | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Raptor Inc | Milford, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Family & Childrens Place | Louisville, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $131,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $88,500 | 40 |
| 2023 | $117,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349100327
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1505671
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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