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STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Canton, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-0943665
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Canton, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-0943665
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1963

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Stark Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a strong focus on grantmaking, having distributed a total of $14.6 million to 490 grantees in 2024, primarily in Ohio, Maryland, and New York. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS.
Total Funding Given

$14.6M

2024
Grantees funded
490
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

260

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.6K
M
Mark J Samolczyk
Board Member
N
Nicole Hull-Stelzer
Board Member
B
Brian S Belden
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Maryland, and New York. 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 STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 260 grants, totaling nearly $14.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 470 grantees. Recent grantees include ARTS IN STARK, BOYS' & GIRLS' CLUB OF MASSILLON INC, and JOHN H & EVELYN L ASHTON PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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