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WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Wooster, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-1281026
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Wooster, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-1281026
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1978

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Wayne County Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Ohio, Missouri, and New York, having distributed a total of $7.8 million to 312 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP TO THE WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO AREA THROUGH FUND DEVELOPMENT AND GRANT MAKING ACTIVITIES.
Total Funding Given

$7.8M

2025
Grantees funded
312
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

137

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
M
Melanie Garcia
Board Member
G
Glenda Lehman Ervin
Board Member
C
Cheryl M Kirkbride
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Missouri, 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 WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WAYNE COUNTY 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 WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $7.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 310 grantees. Recent grantees include Stifel Charitable Inc, WAYNE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE ASSOCIATION (WCFRA), and ORRVILLE AREA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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