THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Van Wert County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within Van Wert County, Ohio. With a total of $1.4 million in grants paid to 60 grantees in 2024, the foundation engages in a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION IS TO RECEIVE AND INVEST CONTRIBUTIONS TO FURTHER THE MENTAL, MORAL, INTELLECTUAL OR PHYSICAL WELFARE AND ADVANCEMENT OF CITIZENS OF VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO AND SUCH OTHER AREAS AS DIRECTED BY A DONOR. THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION TRANSFORMS QUALITY OF LIFE BY SUPPORTING PURPOSEFUL ENDOWMENTS, INSPIRING COLLECTIVE GROWTH, AND BUILDING INITIATIVES FOR THE FUTURE.
Cause Areas
1
Welfare
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE VAN WERT AREA PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION
$3.3M
17%
WASSENBERG ART CENTER ASSOCIATION
$1.2M
6%
FIRST CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHEREN IN CHRIST VAN WERT
$743.2K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
43
Median 1st year grant
$10.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION?
No. THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION give?
THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. 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 THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include THE VAN WERT AREA PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION, WASSENBERG ART CENTER ASSOCIATION, and FIRST CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHEREN IN CHRIST VAN WERT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION?
THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.