FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO
Nelsonville, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-1620483
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Nelsonville, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-1620483
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Ohio, with additional support in California and North Carolina. With a total of $2 million in grants paid to 190 grantees in 2024, this funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FAO IS A REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING THE 32 COUNTIES OF APPALACHIAN OHIO WITH A MISSION TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO'S CITIZENS AND COMMUNITIES BY INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING PHILANTHROPY.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VISION TO LEARN
$970.8K
8%
FRIENDS OF THE HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK
$882K
8%
HAVEN OF HOPE INC
$748K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
68
Median 1st year grant
$9.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO?
No. FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO give?
FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, California, and North Carolina. 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 FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,125. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include VISION TO LEARN, FRIENDS OF THE HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK, and HAVEN OF HOPE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO?
FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.