The Dater Foundation supported both SVDP for its beds program and Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank for its diaper program for a number of years.  This grant represents a continuation of that support after Sweet Cheeks merged into SVDP this year.

Grants made in June:

Adopt A Class Foundation, $40,000.  Employee groups at companies and other organizations adopt a class/classroom and provide over 12,500 elementary students with monthly mentoring support and field trips.  More than 4,000 volunteers participate.

Alliance for Catholic Urban Education, $25,000.  A SRA Open Court Reading Program will benefit K-2 students at five Catholic elementary schools in Northern Kentucky.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, $30,000.  The Graduate education program provides over 2,000 underserved young people in Cincinnati’s poorest neighborhoods with tutoring, high-level activities and life skills to prepare them for trade school, military enlistment, community college or a four-year college/university.

Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, $25,000.  The Music Therapy Program for Youth serves 75 children and young adults and includes an Annual Music Recital and partial support of two board-certified music therapists.

Cincinnati Landmark Productions, $30,000.  Madcap Puppets uses giant puppets and professional actors to create an innovative and exciting concept of puppetry that allows all the elements of theatre to be combined in an artistic and educational performance.  Over 11,000 students attended performances at 50 schools last year and over 35,000 young people saw performances at all community venues.

Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation, $50,000.  A Charles H. Dater Scholarship Fund is held at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and administered by CSF.  Renewable $2,500 annual scholarships are awarded to five graduates of Cincinnati area high schools.

Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, $30,000.  The CYC Mentoring Program provides in-school and out-of-school supports that address disparities in educational and career attainment for students of color who are of low socioeconomic status while also increasing their social-emotional learning capacities. 

Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, $30,000.  The Center provides comprehensive low-vision rehabilitation services for youth ages 3-21 who are living with irreversible vision loss that interferes with school performance or daily living activities.

Crayons and Beyond, $35,000.  General Operating Support helps provide access to school supplies, which are incentive and enhancement items to teachers at schools where 55% or more of the student population benefit from the free or reduced-cost lunch program.  Teachers access supplies through a Teacher Resource Center, online ordering, and Hubbard’s Cupboards.

Crayons and Beyond/Hubbard’s Cupboards, $25,000.  Hubbard’s Cupboards is a collaboration between Crayons and the Sam Hubbard Foundation allowing underserved students to access school supplies and healthy snacks on a “just in time” basis. 

DePaul Cristo Rey High School, $35,000.  he Graduate Success Program provides DPCR alumni in college with emergency financial and emotional support to navigate the challenges that face low-income, first-generation college students.

Elementz, $25,000.  The Creative Features Initiative equips talented and ambitious minority students with skills, mentorship and opportunities necessary to succeed in higher education and in building careers the creative industries.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, $50,000.  Education, Engagement and Inclusion programming takes place in school and at the Over the Rhine theatre. Programs include By Heart, ETC Essentials, the ETC Studio Series, Meet-the-Artist discussions, Fairy Godmother performances, Teen Scene and Summer Camp.

Kennedy Heights Arts Center, $30,000.  The Art of Belonging Teen Arts Initiative strengthens social connection, emotional well being, and belonging through the arts.  The Teen Arts Studio offers free workshops, mentorship, youth-led projects, exhibitions, open studio time, and paid apprenticeship opportunities for students age 13-18.

Last Mile Food Rescue, $75,000.  Last Mile uses an extensive network of volunteers and innovative technology to deliver unused or unwanted food to over 100 organizations that serve people who are hungry and in need.  More than five million pounds of food was delivered in 2025.  Over 900 volunteers made 22,266 food rescues.

Magnified Giving, $30,000.  Over 6,000 high school and middle school students at 130 area schools and youth-serving organizations learn the importance, benefits and process of philanthropy by evaluating and making grants to non-profit organizations.

North Fairmount Community Center, $25,000.  After-school and summer day camp programs provide high risk elementary school children from very low-income families with educational support, physical exercise, and new skills development that increase their opportunities to succeed.

President Drive Church of Christ (Faith Alliance Coalition), $20,000.  The Faith Alliance’s Day of Hope 2026 will continue the tradition of a community celebration for young people as they return to school, providing them with supplies, mental and physical health needs, and other resources.  The community event connects families to service organizations that can provide needed assistance.

School House Symphony, $30,000.  Teaching Tomorrow’s Audience Today brings over 200 live musical performances by members of a six-person ensemble to about 70 schools and 20,000 children throughout Greater Cincinnati.  Fees are kept low through contributions and grants, and part of the Dater grant funds programs at underserved inner-city schools. 

St. Vincent DePaul - Cincinnati, $75,000. See above.

Springer School and Center, $25,000.  Launched in 2023, Springer’s high school expands specialized education for students whose needs are not met in traditional school settings.  A financial aid fund helps provide tutoring for students in need of financial aid.

Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, $25,000.  Urban Champions is a youth-centered leadership and empowerment program to equip young people with skills, confidence and support networks needed to thrive.  Program components include an Annual Youth Summit, college and career exploration, mental wellness education and paid work experience.  The program impacts 300 youth ages 11-19.

Women Helping Women, $30,000.  The Prevent & Empower program for students aged 7th-12th grade is an evidence-based curriculum that increases youth's social emotional learning by exploring boundaries, healthy relationships, and identifying unhealthy behaviors. Power-based violence among youth has been on the rise.  Over 4,000 students will benefit from the program.

YMCA - Great Miami Valley, $25,000.  Grant support helps to reduce the participation cost for children with special needs in two seven-week baseball program cycles annually at the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields in Fairfield.

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For additional information regarding this news release, contact Roger Ruhl (513/598-1141).

The Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc. is located at 700 Walnut Street, Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202.