DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC
Defiance, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
34-1278087
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Defiance, OH, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
34-1278087
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Defiance Area Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within its local community. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $1.2 million across 44 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement approach and granting by invitation only. As the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FUND PROJECTS TO BETTER THE DEFIANCE COUNTY AREA
Cause Areas
1
Community service
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Young Mens Christian Association of Defiance County Ohio
$559.9K
13%
LILY CREEK FARMS
$216.7K
5%
DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORS BUREAU INC
$208.6K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$11.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$14K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC?
No. DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC give?
DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio. 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 DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Young Mens Christian Association of Defiance County Ohio, LILY CREEK FARMS, and DEFIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORS BUREAU INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC?
DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.