Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc
Darke County Endowment for the Arts is a private foundation based in Greenville, Ohio. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in Ohio, including arts, education, community, and cultural organizations.
Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc at a glance
In short: Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc gave $28K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,800
- -38.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,317
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $547,221
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 155, Greenville, OH 45331
Phone: (937) 548-4291
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Darke County Center for the Arts ($11K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $45K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darke County Center for the Arts Greenville, OH | Donation | $11,000 |
| Mississinawa Valley Schools Union City, OH | Art Department Donation | $2,500 |
| Main Street Greeville Greenville, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Arcanum Schools Yearbook Arcanum, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Annie Oakley Committee Inc Greenville, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenville Greenville, OH | Donation for Purchase of Art Supplie | $1,500 |
| Darke County Parks Greenville, OH | Donation for Gathering at Garst | $1,500 |
| Greenville Municipal Band Greenville, OH | Summer Concert Series Donation | $1,500 |
| Arcanum Preservation Society Arcanum, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Arcanum Public Library Arcanum, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $547,221 | $57,760 | $38,733 | $27,800 | 12 | $27,800 | $45,767 | $34,178 |
| 2024 | $528,194 | $63,485 | $48,331 | $45,200 | 13 | $45,200 | $24,174 | $35,271 |
| 2023 | $513,040 | $182,534 | $37,838 | $35,072 | 15 | $35,072 | $22,867 | $28,469 |
| 2022 | $368,344 | $32,850 | $29,744 | $27,772 | 14 | $27,772 | $22,082 | $26,345 |
| 2021 | $365,239 | $21,559 | $26,813 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include an art department donation, support for art supplies, a summer concert series, and donations to other local organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $27,800 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $11,000, with a median of $1,500. Notable grants included $11,000 to Darke County Center for the Arts, $2,500 to Mississinawa Valley Schools for an art department donation, and $2,000 each to Main Street Greeville and Arcanum Schools Yearbook.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicki Gillespie as treasurer; Rebecca Hartnagle, Kent Zechar, Ted Abney, Antonia Baker, Ryan Dynes, and Gail Overholser as trustees; and Andrea Jordan as Executive DI.
Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Antonia Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kent Zechar
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hartnagle
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ryan Dynes
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ted Abney
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gail Overholser
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrea Jordan
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nicki Gillespie
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn Delk (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc
How much does Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc give each year?
Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc gave $28K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 13 grants.
What is Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc's typical grant size?
Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,317, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc give grants?
Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, OH (8 grants) and Arcanum, OH (3 grants).
Does Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants).
Who are Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc's largest grantees?
Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Darke County Center for the Arts ($11,000), Mississinawa Valley Schools ($2,500) and Main Street Greeville ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc?
Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc reported $547K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include an art department donation, support for art supplies, a summer concert series, and donations to other local organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc's EIN?
Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1415272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Darke County Endowment for the Arts Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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