Columbiana Community Foundation Inc
Columbiana Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Columbiana, Ohio. Founded in 1986, it provides educational scholarships to graduates in the community and grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting Columbiana and Fairfield Township.
Columbiana Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Columbiana Community Foundation Inc gave $298K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $297,820
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,909
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,700
- Total assets
- $8,581,837
- +9.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Columbiana Community Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 391, Columbiana, OH 44408
Phone: (330) 482-3825
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Columbiana Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbiana Public Libary ($128K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 50 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its grants benefit the communities of Columbiana and Fairfield Township, Ohio. Its scholarship endowment is intended to serve qualifying graduates of the Columbiana and Crestview local school districts. For 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the remaining 5% is not identified by state in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Columbiana Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2020) to $347K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbiana Public Libary Columbiana, OH | Various Improvements | $128,227 |
| Columbiana Project Playground Columbiana, OH | Playground Equipment | $40,000 |
| Heartland Christian School Columbiana, OH | Auditorium Lighting | $20,000 |
| Crestview Ex School District Columbiana, OH | Various Improvements | $16,000 |
| Grants Equal to or Less Than 5000 | Various Improvements | $15,950 |
| Historical Society of Columbiana Columbiana, OH | Digital Newspaper | $12,432 |
| Meals on Wheels Columbiana, OH | Feed Needy Persons | $11,700 |
| Village of New Waterford New Waterford, OH | Memorial Garden | $10,000 |
| The Way Station Inc Columbiana, OH | Roof Repair | $9,718 |
| Columbiana County One Stop Lisbon, OH | Various Improvements | $8,725 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,581,837 | $298,483 | $377,803 | $297,820 | 13 | $237,482 |
| 2024 | $7,818,835 | $508,271 | $426,908 | $346,915 | 13 | $505,949 |
| 2023 | $7,239,270 | $86,719 | $226,199 | $154,520 | 8 | $56,070 |
| 2022 | $6,568,126 | $5,097,441 | $277,194 | $211,493 | 9 | $1,345,517 |
| 2021 | $4,015,857 | $514,269 | $239,583 | $178,876 | 7 | $509,003 |
| 2020 | $3,637,055 | $151,826 | $154,531 | $108,515 | 6 | $137,754 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it raises funds from the general public and manages invested funds to generate income for its charitable work. Its endowment income is intended to support scholarships for qualifying graduates of the Columbiana and Crestview local school districts and grants to 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting Columbiana and Fairfield Township.
Its 2025 filing describes grants for purposes including Meals on Wheels, local schools and athletic boosters, a summer fine arts program, municipal improvements, community improvement projects, and a wildlife sanctuary. Among its 2025 grantees, Columbiana Project Playground Inc describes its mission as playground construction at Firestone Park in Columbiana; Heartland Christian School says it assists parents in training and equipping children; and The Way Station says it serves families and individuals in need as a community resource.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $297,820. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $128,227, with a median of $11,700. Its largest reported grants included:
In February 2023, the Columbiana Instrumental Music Program received a $20,000 grant for replacing instruments and purchasing equipment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shane Patrone as president; Richard Sell as vice president; Deann Davis as secretary; and Angie Mackall as treasurer. It also lists Jack Sitler, April Brinker, Ginny Perkins, Joyce Allcorn, Rick Fryda, and Mark LaMoncha as trustees.
Columbiana Community Foundation Inc is led by Shane Patrone, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shane Patrone
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Sitler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Allcorn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Tingle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginny Perkins
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Brinker
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lamoncha
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Fryda
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Mackall
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deann Davis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Sell
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Barbee (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Frost (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Carol Robb (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Scullin (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Columbiana Community Foundation Inc
How much does Columbiana Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Columbiana Community Foundation Inc gave $298K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $347K across 13 grants.
What is Columbiana Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Columbiana Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,700, and its average grant was $22,909, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Columbiana Community Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Columbiana Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Columbiana Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbiana, OH (10 grants).
Does Columbiana Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Columbiana Community Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Improvements" (6 grants).
Who are Columbiana Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Columbiana Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Columbiana Public Libary ($128,227), Columbiana Project Playground ($40,000) and Heartland Christian School ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Columbiana Community Foundation Inc?
Columbiana Community Foundation Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $298K.
What does Columbiana Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it raises funds from the general public and manages invested funds to generate income for its charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Columbiana Community Foundation Inc?
Columbiana Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Columbiana Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Columbiana Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1514321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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