FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION
Lancaster, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
34-1623983
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Lancaster, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
34-1623983
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Fairfield County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Ohio, with additional support in Michigan and Colorado. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BUILDING A LEGACY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY AND STEWARDSHIP TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY. THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION HAS HELPED DONORS CREATE LASTING CHARITABLE LEGACIES THAT CARRY ON THEIR NAMES, THEIR VALUES AND THEIR PRIORITIES. WITHIN THE FOUNDATION ARE MORE THAN 300 INDIVIDUAL CHARITABLE FUNDS, EACH CREATED BY DONORS TO ADDRESS THOSE LOCAL CAUSES THEY ARE MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT. FOUNDATION GRANTS SUPPORT THE ARTS, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROJECTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMICS AND MUCH MORE. FROM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESERVING FAIRFIELD COUNTY YOUTH AND EQUIPMENT TO KEEP PEOPLE FIT AND HEALTHY, TO IMPROVEMENTS TO GREEN SPACES THROUGHOUT OUR COUNTY AND GRANTS TO FEED THE HUNGRY, THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION TOUCHES EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY IN SOME WAY.
Cause Areas
4
Philanthropy
Health
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LANCASTER FESTIVAL INC
$1.9M
12%
DECORATIVE ARTS CENTER OF OHIO
$749.4K
5%
FAIRFIELD COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
$644.4K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
69
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION?
No. FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION give?
FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Michigan, and Colorado. 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 FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION 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 FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include LANCASTER FESTIVAL INC, DECORATIVE ARTS CENTER OF OHIO, and FAIRFIELD COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION?
FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.