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MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Marion, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-4446189
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Marion, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-4446189
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Marion Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that made $1.8 million in grants to 90 grantees in 2025, primarily focusing on Ohio, with additional funding in New York and Florida. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE THE MARION AREA COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY, LEADERSHIP, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Total Funding Given

$1.8M

2025
Grantees funded
90
Multi-year grantees
74%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

55

Median 1st year grant
$12.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.5K
K
Kathleen Clark
Board Member
M
Matthew Frericks
Board Member
G
Grant Gates
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Florida. 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 MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include Young Mens Christian Association of Marion County Ohio (5107), PALACE CULTURAL ARTS ASSOCIATION, and EPWORTH METHODIST CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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