MANSFIELD — Richland County Foundation Senior Community Investment Officer Allie Watson received the 2022 Emerging Ohio Philanthropist Award at Philanthropy Ohio’s Forward ’22 conference held recently in Cleveland. Presented annually by Philanthropy Ohio, the award recognizes an outstanding leader who demonstrates exceptional leadership in advancing philanthropy, creativity in a philanthropic endeavor and has achieved significant […]
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Richland County Foundation approves $657K in grants in October
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $657,618.90 in grants to area nonprofit organizations during its October meeting. The Board approved a grant to Catholic Charities for two of its programs; Empower, Encourage and Engage (3E Program), and Adult Advocacy Services. The 3E program assists individuals to overcome barriers to employment. Adult […]
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Richland County Foundation awards 47 teacher grants
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $718,870 in grants to non-profit organizations to meet emerging needs during its August meeting. The Board of Trustees approved 47 Teacher Assistance Program grants totaling $52,939. Funding was provided from the unrestricted grant budget as well as field of interest funds. TAP grants are selected […]
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North central Ohio non-profits can apply for a Women’s Fund Grant
MANSFIELD – The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations for programs that support women and girls. If you have questions about the process or guidelines, please contact Foundation Community Investment Officer Siera Marth-May at smarth@rcfoundation.org or call 419-525-3020 to assure a program complies with the focus and […]
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Richland County Foundation grants $2.27 million in grants during June meeting
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $2,277,575 in grants to nonprofit organizations during its June meeting. Projects at area nonprofit organizations that received grants from a combination of unrestricted, donor-advised and field of interest funds include: ~A new security camera system for Mansfield Memorial Homes. The system will enhance existing security […]
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Richland County Foundation grants close to $7.3 million
MANSFIELD – Richland County Foundation president Brady Groves reported the Foundation granted $7,299,660 in 2021 during his report at the organization’s annual meeting. Donors continued to be very generous and gifts for the year totaled $4,546,760. Foundation donors were most passionate about supporting children/family/youth with grants totaling $1,572,301. Other sectors receiving grants were arts and […]
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Richland County Foundation offers 89 scholarship funds for local students
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Foundation announces its college and career technical education scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now available online at richlandcountyfoundation.org. The Foundation has 89 scholarship funds. Last year the scholarships ranged from $250 to $6,000 with 266 awarded totaling $531,300. New applicants and high school seniors must have at […]
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Women’s Fund Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
MANSFIELD – The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and awarded its annual grants. The Women’s Fund, established in 1996 as a permanent endowment, has grown to over $2 million. The Women’s Fund has awarded close to $484,000 in grants impacting hundreds of lives. The original founders were Linda […]
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Richland County Foundation hosts Richland Gives
MANSFIELD – Richland Gives registration for Richland County based nonprofit organizations is open through Oct. 31. It is free; however, nonprofit organizations must register each year. This is the seventh year for Richland Gives which is hosted by the Richland County Foundation. Since its inception in 2015, Richland Gives has raised $1,435,869. Thanks to the […]
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North central Ohio nonprofits can apply for a Richland County Foundation Women’s Fund grant
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for programs that support women and girls. If you have questions about the process or guidelines, please contact Foundation Community Investment Officer Siera Marth-May at smarth@rcfoundation.org or call 419-525-3020 to assure a program complies with the focus and […]