Golden Community Inc
Golden Community Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It describes its work as reaching and caring for “the defenseless and the overlooked,” partnering with organizations that share its values and supporting holistic care for the mind, body, and soul.
Golden Community Inc at a glance
In short: Golden Community Inc gave $135K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,203
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,953
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,157
- Total assets
- $40,171
- +86.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Golden Community Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6809 Main St Unit 66, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Phone: (513) 342-6290
Website: https://www.goldencommunity.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Golden Community Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bloc Ministries ($17K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 39 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 50% of grant dollars, followed by Pennsylvania (13%), Oregon (12%), Florida (7%), and Kentucky (5%). The filing also lists grants to recipients in Missouri and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Golden Community Inc gives
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 332% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $152K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bloc Ministries Cincinnati, OH | Provide Operating Funds | $17,290 |
| Infaith Exton, PA | Provide Operating Funds | $17,000 |
| New Life International Foundation Portland, OR | Provide Operating Funds | $16,250 |
| Midwestern Children's Home Pleasant Plain, OH | Provide Food and Housing Needs | $12,569 |
| Invictus Men Ministry Morrow, OH | Provide Operating Funds | $12,000 |
| City Gospel Mission Cincinnati, OH | Provide Operating Funds | $10,561 |
| 21C International Venice, FL | Provide Schooling Supplies | $10,000 |
| Pause for Parents Liberty Township, OH | Provide Operating Funds | $7,000 |
| Team Expansion Louisville, KY | Provide Operating Funds | $6,157 |
| Connections to Success St Charles, MO | Provide Operating Funds | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,171 | $192,862 | $173,090 | $135,203 | 17 | $135,203 | $783 | $1,943 |
| 2023 | $21,497 | $190,185 | $198,301 | $152,120 | 16 | $153,120 | — | $1,582 |
| 2022 | $27,613 | $122,700 | $99,954 | $75,580 | 4 | $75,580 | — | $599 |
| 2021 | $4,867 | $47,161 | $42,294 | $31,267 | 2 | $31,267 | — | $356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Golden Community Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Golden Community’s mission is to reach and care for the defenseless and the overlooked. Its website says it works with strategic partners and brings resources, skills, and hands-on service to efforts focused on building community and family.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, BLOC Ministries says its work builds relationships with neighbors and shares hope through free programs for youth and adults. Mid-Western Children’s Home describes its work as foster and residential care for children needing physical, spiritual, and emotional healing. Connections to Success says it helps families pursue economic independence through hope, resources, and a plan. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Golden Community made 17 grants totaling $135,203. Grants ranged from $500 to $17,290, with a median grant of $6,157. The largest awards included $17,290 to BLOC Ministries, $17,000 to InFaith, $16,250 to New Life International Foundation, and $12,569 to Mid-Western Children’s Home. The filing lists operating funds as the purpose for several awards; other stated purposes included food and housing needs and schooling supplies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ray Kochis as director, Brian Marcum as board chair, Bob Hesselgesser as “BOARD TREASU,” and Jenny Guin as “DIRECTOR OF.”
Golden Community Inc is led by Brian Marcum, Board Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Marcum
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Guin
Director of
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Kochis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Hesselgesser
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Vermaak (2021–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Golden Community Inc
How much does Golden Community Inc give each year?
Golden Community Inc gave $135K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $152K across 16 grants.
What is Golden Community Inc's typical grant size?
Golden Community Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,157, and its average grant was $7,953, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Golden Community Inc give grants?
Golden Community Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (13%) and Oregon (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Golden Community Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Golden Community Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Golden Community Inc's largest grantees?
Golden Community Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bloc Ministries ($17,290), Infaith ($17,000) and New Life International Foundation ($16,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Golden Community Inc?
Golden Community Inc reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Golden Community Inc fund?
Golden Community’s mission is to reach and care for the defenseless and the overlooked. Its website says it works with strategic partners and brings resources, skills, and hands-on service to efforts focused on building community and family. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Golden Community Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Golden Community Inc's EIN?
Golden Community Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3793156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Golden Community 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 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Golden Community Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/golden-community-inc-morg_f6cb7e6673ab4f80bc5e54e024d29295
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