About the Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation

The Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation was established in 2021 to provide financial support to schools and non-profit organizations. Our Foundation offers small grants annually to schools or non-profit organization in the Greater Cincinnati area. The intent of the grants is to enhance educational instruction, provide unique educational enrichment activities and/or further the development of educational professionals. Examples of activities the Foundation would like to fund include, but are not limited to: 

1. a unique field trip or educational event 
2. an educational program not traditionally offered during the school day
3. a curriculum or instructional materials that are supplemental in nature and not already offered in the school setting
4. an out-of-school time event or workshop that promotes learning or social skill development
5. teacher training to provide a specific unique and enriching educational opportunity for students.

Funds will be awarded to schools and/or organizations serving students at the preschool, elementary or secondary level.