COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY
Sidney, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
34-6565194
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Sidney, OH, US
•
501(c)3
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EIN
34-6565194
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of Shelby County is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking in Shelby County. With a total of $6.2 million distributed among 131 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO INSPIRE DONOR GENEROSITY AND TRANSFORM IT INTO MEANINGFUL, LASTING IMPACT THROUGH CHARITABLE GIFTS.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SHELBY COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION
$2.4M
8%
RAISE THE ROOF FOR THE ARTS
$1.9M
6%
SIDNEY ALIVE
$1.4M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
88
Median 1st year grant
$11.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Virginia, 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $6.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include SHELBY COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION, RAISE THE ROOF FOR THE ARTS, and SIDNEY ALIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SHELBY COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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