Downtown Canton Partnership Inc
Downtown Canton Partnership is committed to promoting the vitality and economic strength of downtown canton. Through collaboration with public, private, and civic organizations, we strive to foster a thriving downtown community that supports growth, innovation, and shared prosperity.
Downtown Canton Partnership Inc at a glance
In short: Downtown Canton Partnership Inc gave $39K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $7,800
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $137,832
- +55.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Downtown Canton Partnership Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Know Your Roots ($15K). Together the top 5 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Downtown Canton Partnership Inc gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Know Your Roots Canton, OH | Farmers Market | $15,000 |
| Stark Pride Festival Committee Canton, OH | Stark Pride | $6,000 |
| LHG Productions LLC Akron, OH | Pickle Fest | $6,000 |
| Stark County Urban League Canton, OH | African American Arts & Cultural Festival | $6,000 |
| City of Canton Canton, OH | Mural Fest | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137,832 | $613,786 | $565,884 | $39,000 | 5 | — | — |
| 2024 | $88,660 | $572,819 | $575,390 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $86,319 | $538,192 | $452,079 | — | — | $409,932 | $9,295 |
About Downtown Canton Partnership Inc
Based on IRS filings
Downtown Canton Partnership Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Canton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $138K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Downtown Canton Partnership Inc is led by Todd Herberghs, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd Herberghs
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Miller
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Graffice
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Kimbrough
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Dehoff
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donn Angus
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Dafler
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Mills
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Franta
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Schnyders
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonja Marshall
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Ly
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer George
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Paxos
Past Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Dietz-Hunt
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Coon
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ally Bussey
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Allyson Bussey (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jon Jacob (2023–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Skylar Parks (2023–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Downtown Canton Partnership Inc
How much does Downtown Canton Partnership Inc give each year?
Downtown Canton Partnership Inc gave $39K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Downtown Canton Partnership Inc's typical grant size?
Downtown Canton Partnership Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,800, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Downtown Canton Partnership Inc give grants?
Downtown Canton Partnership Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (4 grants).
Does Downtown Canton Partnership Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Downtown Canton Partnership Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Downtown Canton Partnership Inc's largest grantees?
Downtown Canton Partnership Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Know Your Roots ($15,000), Stark Pride Festival Committee ($6,000) and LHG Productions LLC ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Downtown Canton Partnership Inc?
Downtown Canton Partnership Inc reported $138K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $614K.
What is Downtown Canton Partnership Inc?
Downtown Canton Partnership Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Canton, OH. It holds $138K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Downtown Canton Partnership Inc's EIN?
Downtown Canton Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0842157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
Live grants for the work Downtown Canton Partnership Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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