Ohio Philanthropy News - November 8, 2024

The Bryan Area Foundation awarded 82 grants totaling $328K to various nonprofits to help them achieve their mission and goals and improve the quality of life within our community.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley partnered with Leadership Mahoning Valley to award $6K to support general operations and provide tuition assistance for participants in its leadership program.

The Van Wert County Foundation donated $150K to the Business Development Corporation of Van Wert’s capital campaign.

The Conneaut Arts Center received a $3K grant from the Ohio Arts Council to fund art classes.

Richland County Foundation's Connection Fund awarded the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center a $30K grant.

Springfield Foundation received $17K in donations to support the local immigrant population.

Leaders of the Youngstown Foundation, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio report strong partnerships, donations and philanthropic activity this year.

Marietta Community Foundation presented a check for $5K to The Castle Historic House Museum to help with roof and other repairs.

The United Way of Greater Cincinnati named Tricia Sunders as its new C-suite officer. 

Fifth Third Bank donated $80K to five local charities in Toledo to help provide and expand their respective services.

The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation announced an investment of $1.1M into local charities and youth hockey organizations.

Other Member News

The Erie County Community Foundation's Board of Directors awarded $214K in charitable grants to numerous non-profits, schools and municipalities in Erie County.

Matthew Randazzo reflects on first year leading the Greater Cincinnati Foundation as President and CEO.

The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation awarded $71K in grants and announced the JoAnn Dutton Award honoree during a recent luncheon.

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