Greene County Community Foundation
Greene County Community Foundation, operating as Greene Giving, is a public charity and community foundation established in 2001 and based in Xenia, Ohio. The foundation supports nonprofits and community initiatives throughout Greene County and beyond, with a focus on advancing philanthropy and enhancing quality of life in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.2M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+87.6% YoY
Grant Count
48
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
+75.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To lead in the advancement of philanthropy to enhance the quality of life in Greene County and beyond for current generations and those to follow.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Human services
- Housing
- Recreation
- Youth development
- Education
- Domestic violence prevention
- Health
- Community development
- Cultural, recreational, and social programs
The foundation also participates in projects and activities that lessen the burdens of local government and works to meet changing charitable needs in the region.
Grantmaking
Recent grants have supported organizations including The Air Force Museum Foundation ($170,500), Dolly Parton's Imagination Library ($43,839), and Little Miami Watershed Network ($37,490).
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Greene County, Ohio, with some funding extending to Florida and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $27,198,807 (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $3,065,122 (2024)
Total Revenues: $3,834,340 (2023)
Total Expenses: $2,670,526 (2023)
Total Assets: $25,691,455 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,198,807 | $25,691,455 | $22,873,397 |
| Revenue | $5,272,187 | $3,834,340 | $2,278,070 |
| Expenses | $3,848,384 | $2,670,526 | $2,669,732 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,729,926 | $765,779 | $409,077 |
| 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
238 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Greene County Community Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders (established 2001):
- Fred Gibson
- Reed Madden (1938-2013)
- Herman Menapace (1930-2014)
- John Saraga
Current Leadership:
- Edward Marrinan, Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL DILLAPLAIN | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JANE NEWTON | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| PAIGE SHARBAUGH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JEFF BROCK | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $21,185 |
| EDWARD MARRINAN | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| ROBERT BAIRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOAN DAUTEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE GERARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE HARKLEROAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GUSSIE JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL KIRKPATRICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL NEWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHAUN NICHOLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY NUTTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRAN O'SHAUGHNESSY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY PFEIFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ED PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRED PUMROY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH STADNICAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK SCHUTTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCIA MEYER O'ROURKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONALD HOLLISTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS KIRSCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUZETTE CASTONGUAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC ANDERSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced plans to award over $255,000 in grants and hosted a grant ceremony in March 2026. The foundation is also introducing the 2026 Greene County Public School Teacher of the Year Award. The organization celebrated 20 years of Greene Giving, reflecting on its founding origins following the September 2000 tornado that impacted Xenia, Ohio.
Greene County Community Foundation to Award Over $255,000 Tomorrow | RaccoonContact Information
Subject 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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