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The Lima Community Foundation

The Lima Community Foundation

Lima, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-6577091
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "The Lima Community Foundation"

The Lima Community Foundation

Lima, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-6577091
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1965

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Lima Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Ohio and Missouri. It operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To promote philanthropy, and provide stewardship and leadership to enhance the use of community resources to meet the needs of Lima's residents.
Total Funding Given

$249.8K

2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

11

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
R
Robin Frazier
Board Member
E
Everett S Kirk III
Board Member
R
Robert E Shenk
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Lima Community Foundation?
No. The Lima Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Lima Community Foundation give?
The Lima Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and Missouri. 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 The Lima Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Lima Community Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Lima Community Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Lima Community Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $250 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Lima Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Lima Community Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include LimaAllen County VMCCC Foundation, Equestrian Therapy Program, and OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Lima Community Foundation?
The Lima Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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