MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Marion, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-4446189
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Marion, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-4446189
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $1.8M across 42 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Young Mens Christian Association of Marion County Ohio (5107)
Marion, OH
$2.6M
15%
PALACE CULTURAL ARTS ASSOCIATION
MARION, OH
$1.4M
9%
EPWORTH METHODIST CHURCH
MARION, OH
$881.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
55
Median 1st year grant
$12.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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- 90 grantees
- 50 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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 Indiana. 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.