We would like to thank the following foundations for awarding us grants for various projects. These projects aim to educate, restore, and promote an inclusive environment. The Village depends on grants like these to achieve our goals and continue to preserve the history of Southwest Ohio. 

2024

Charles H. Dater Foundation                   $20,000      Education Programs

The Louise Taft Semple Foundation        $15,000        Myers Schoolhouse

The John Hauck Foundation                   $15,000        Myers Schoolhouse

The Oliver Family Foundation                $5,000          First Person & Education Programs

Robert Gould Foundation                        $5,000         Education Salaries and supplies

2023

Charles H. Dater Foundation                $20,000     Education Programs

The Oliver Family Foundation              $5,000      First Person Programs

LCNB  National Bank                           $500        Little Village in the Big Woods

Robert Gould Foundation                     $5,000     Education Salaries and supplies

Americana Corner                                $7,500    Tin Smithing Equipment and Trades Shop

2021

Paycheck Protection Program                                      $27,710   Payroll
Charles H. Dater Foundation                                        $20,000     Education Programs
The John Hauck Foundation                                        $15,000     Elk Lick Roof Replacement
Robert Gould Foundation                                             $10,000     Education Salaries and supplies
The Oliver Family Foundation                                     $1,000      First Person Programs
Society of Colonial Warriors                                        $1000        Northwest Ordinance Exhibit
Next Wage Support Programs                                     $1000        Marketing Graphic Designer
The W. E. Smith Family Charitable Trust Fund          $750          Social History Exhibit

2020

Paycheck Protection Program                                  $28,800        Payroll

Charles H. Dater Foundation                                   $20,000        Education Programs

OH Cares – Ohio Humanities Council                       $10,000        Payroll

The Oliver Family Foundation                                  $1,000        Researcher for the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Exhibit

The W. E. Smith Family Charitable Trust Fund      $1,000        Telegraph equipment for education programs

The W. E. Smith Family Charitable Trust Fund      $500        Archival boxes

LCNB  National Bank                                              $500        Summer Camps
Meijer                                                                      $200        A 19th Century Holiday Guided Tours

2019

Charles H. Dater Foundation                                  $20,000        Education Programs

The Louise Taft Semple Foundation                       $15,000        Building Restoration

The Oliver Family Foundation                                $1000           Implementing Universal Design 

The John Hauck Foundation                                   $15,000         Building Restoration 

The W. E. Smith Family Charitable Trust Fund     $1000           John Quincy Adams Program