The seedling Foundation is a 501[c]3 non-profit organization with the mission to support art programs at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton, OH.
We believe in the value of arts education. Why? Because we witness that value spring to life every day in studio and classroom. Put simply, students immersed in the arts perform better in academics and in life.
We work to provide the additional funds required to make these immersive experiences possible. With broad community support, Stivers provides life-defining experiences for its students.
Our belief is substantiated by the scholarships, honors, and the life achievements of our graduates. That’s why we do it.

What We Do

Material Needs
After School
Travel
Summer Scholarships
Soup Dressed Up
Performances
Music, theatre, written and spoken word, dance, film and video held throughout the year including the Stivers Celebrates holiday program.
Stivers Photo Auction
An exhibition and sale of works from photographers around the world organized by the photography department.
Savor Your Sunday
Special brunches held each Sunday in February at Coco’s Bistro with music performances by Stivers students

seedling Foundation News
Jade Diaz named first viola at Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Stivers junior Jade Diaz named first viola with Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
What did it take to achieve your dreams?
Stivers School for the Arts is filled with students who are ready to achieve their dreams. Like Allyia, they work hard to become the people they are meant to be.
Donate
Tax deductible donations may be made by mail—with a check, payable to the seedling Foundation:
The seedling Foundation
P. O. Box 1858
Dayton, OH 45401-1858
—or—
Donate online using the link below.
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