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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Paulding County Area Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Paulding County. In the filing year 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $204,000 across 14 grantees. It operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO RECEIVING, GROWING, AND DISTRIBUTING GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY GRANTS PROVIDED TO CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN OR PROVIDING BENEFITS TO PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO.
Total Funding Given
$204K
2025
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$12.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lisa McClure
Board Member
R
Rhonda Stabler
Board Member
J
Jay Schmidt
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION?
No. PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION give?
PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Kentucky. 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 PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PAULDING COUNTY AREA 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 PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $204 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include PAULDING COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, BARGAIN BIN OF PAULDING COUNTY INC, and CARING AND SHARING FOOD PANTRY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION?
PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.