Ashland County Community Foundation
The Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF) is a public charity and community foundation established in 1995, headquartered in Ashland, Ohio. The organization functions as a charitable savings account for the community, pooling resources from donors, investing them, and distributing grants to support the betterment of Ashland County. The foundation serves three primary constituencies: donors, nonprofit organizations, and the community as a whole.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$92.9M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.1M
+59.9% YoY
Grant Count
77
+24.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+28.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To advance philanthropy and improve the quality of life in Ashland County.
Primary Purpose: The organization provides a means for people to make gifts of assets to enhance the quality of life in Ashland County, both today and in the future. ACCF encourages philanthropy and supports charitable activities through grant programs, manages all types of donor and recipient programs, and facilitates community collaboration.
Key Program: The foundation operates a Teacher Mini Grants Program that awards competitive grants to K-12 teachers in Ashland County accredited public and private schools. These grants support special projects, events, or activities in any academic subject with a maximum award of $750 per grant.
Grantmaking
ACCF makes grants from endowment funds established by many donors. Recent grant activity includes:
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Ashland County, Ohio
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $92,862,590
- Total Revenues: $6,632,199
- Total Expenses: $6,597,872
- Staff: 6 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $92,862,590 | $87,093,699 | $73,879,733 |
| Revenue | $6,632,199 | $11,845,873 | $9,173,314 |
| Expenses | $6,597,872 | $4,560,665 | $2,933,052 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,474,742 | $2,639,161 | $3,168,503 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
58 open opportunities from Ashland County Community Foundation
ACCF Community Grants
ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $10,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ashland County Community Foundation: Teacher Mini-Grants
ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ashland County Farm Bureau Scholarship Grant
ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James M. Cutright – President/CEO
- Kristin Aspin – Chief Operating Officer
- Brittaney Reep – Chief Financial Officer
- Lanie Hartge – Educational Programs Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES M CUTRIGHT | PRESIDENT/CE | 45 | $168,555 |
| KRISTIN ASPIN | COO | 30 | $106,379 |
| BRITTANEY REEP | CHIEF FINAN | 26.25 | $72,020 |
| DUSTIN BEATTIE | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES EA BLACK | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| KATHLEEN M DAVIS | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| DR LUCILLE G FORD | PRESIDENT EM | 0.5 | — |
| ANN GUTHRIE | RECORDING SE | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLES A HOLDREN | PAST CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| KRISTI KIRTLAND | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CONNIE J MARBLE | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DWIGHT MCELFRESH | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| KENNETH MILLIGAN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| BRENDA USELTON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JOANN FORD WATSON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation regularly announces grant distributions to nonprofits and has conducted multiple rounds of grant awards in recent years. The organization has also promoted its Teacher Mini Grants Program, which provides funding for innovative classroom projects in Ashland County schools. The foundation maintains an active presence in community philanthropy and continues to facilitate charitable giving and community collaboration initiatives.
Ashland teachers receive grants for innovative projects - AOL.comSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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