Delaware County Foundation
The Delaware County Foundation is a community foundation and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Powell, Ohio (also referenced as Lewis Center, Ohio). Established in 1995 and tax-exempt since August 1996, the foundation strengthens the community by connecting people through charitable giving. The organization operates with a small, dedicated team and focuses on granting financial aid to nonprofit organizations serving Delaware County residents, as well as providing scholarships to local students.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.6M
+37.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+4.8% YoY
Grant Count
93
+10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-5.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Delaware County Foundation strengthens our communities by connecting people through charitable giving.
The foundation's primary activities include:
- Grants to Nonprofit Organizations: Supporting charitable, educational, and governmental agencies serving Delaware County residents
- Scholarships: Over 65 scholarships available annually (starting January 1 each year) for graduating seniors from the four high schools in Delaware County for attendance at accredited institutions
- Donor-Advised Funds: The organization operates donor-advised funds through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds
The foundation partners with nonprofit organizations providing services in education, health care, human services, and the arts.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts grant applications from worthy charities within Delaware County and considers applications guided by donor wishes.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Delaware County, Ohio. Grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with some activity noted in Ohio, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $24,422,314
- Total Revenue: $6,568,339
- Total Expenses: $3,179,569
- Total Liabilities: $235,000
- Liabilities to Assets Ratio: 0.85%
Staffing: 4-6 employees (sources vary slightly on current headcount)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,627,404 | $24,422,314 | $20,255,345 |
| Revenue | $11,037,786 | $6,568,339 | $3,259,062 |
| Expenses | $3,660,274 | $3,179,569 | $2,312,914 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,411,876 | $2,486,922 | $668,223 |
| 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
229 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Delaware County Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Chris Baker
The foundation maintains a fully independent board of 13 members with effective audit and oversight mechanisms.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM WATERS | CHAIR | 6 | — |
| PAULA TARPEY | VICE CHAIR | 6 | — |
| ERIC BULL | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| KEITH COPELAND | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| SCOTT CUBBERLY | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| TRACY MACDOWELL | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| ADAM HANSBERRY | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| PAMELA HUTCHINSON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| MATTEW VANDENBERG | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| JERRY BORIN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ANNE SAXON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| CHERIE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| CHRIS BAKER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $137,177 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively award grants and scholarships to support Delaware County residents and nonprofit organizations. The organization maintains an active grant opportunity program, with Community Grants being a primary funding vehicle.
Delaware County foundation announces endowed-fund grant totalSubject 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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