Whiskey and Wishes is proud to announce that five local nonprofit organizations received a combined total of $74,000 in grants in 2025. These grants will support programs that create opportunities and improve the lives of children and families throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
The 2025 grant recipients are:
GO Pantry – $25,000
Partners For Change – $20,000
Samaritan Car Care Clinic – $15,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace – $9,000
Matthew Mangine Jr. “One Shot” Foundation – $5,000
Each year, Whiskey and Wishes invites local nonprofit organizations with programs focused on children, education and family well-being to apply for funding. Applications are reviewed by Whiskey and Wishes members, who learn more about the organizations and collectively determine how the available grant funding will be distributed.
“Our members continue to make an incredible impact through their generosity and commitment to collective giving,” said Billy Volk, Founder of Whiskey and Wishes. “Each of this year’s recipients is doing meaningful work to help children and families overcome barriers and access greater opportunities. We are honored to support their efforts and excited to see the difference these grants will make.”
With the distribution of its 2025 grants, Whiskey and Wishes has now raised and awarded more than $727,000 to organizations working to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity for underserved youth throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
This impact would not be possible without the generosity of Whiskey and Wishes members, whose collective contributions allow the organization to provide meaningful grants that strengthen the community and create brighter futures for local children.
About Whiskey and Wishes, Inc.
Founded in 2019, Whiskey and Wishes blends a passion for fine whiskey with a commitment to philanthropy, creating “cask-strength kindness” across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Through a collective giving model, the organization channels individual resources into transformative grants that support nonprofits focused on empowering children and families.
With 100% of donated funds going directly back into the community, Whiskey and Wishes is committed to creating meaningful and lasting impact. For more information, visit www.whiskeyandwishes.com.