ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION
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The Athens County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Ohio, with additional support in Georgia and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE OF OUR REGION THROUGH BUILDING ENDOWMENTS, AWARDING GRANTS, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP ON KEY COMMUNITY ISSUES NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HOCKINGATHENSPERRY COMMUNITY ACTION
$499.8K
13%
RURAL ACTION INC
$226.1K
6%
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SE OHIO
$135.1K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION?
No. ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION give?
ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Georgia, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $646 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include HOCKINGATHENSPERRY COMMUNITY ACTION, RURAL ACTION INC, and HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SE OHIO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION?
ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.