Health Foundation of Greater Massillon
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon is a public charity based in Canton, Ohio, formed in 1980. Its 2024 filing states that it operates exclusively to benefit, perform the function of, and carry out the purpose of Stark Community Foundation. In 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $290,711.
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon at a glance
In short: Health Foundation of Greater Massillon gave $291K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Ohio. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,711
- -37.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,428
- -49.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,440
- Total assets
- $10,706,589
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Health Foundation of Greater Massillon
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 Market Avenue North 200, Canton, OH 44702-1557
Phone: (330) 454-3426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Health Foundation of Greater Massillon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aultman Health Foundation ($109K). Together the top 10 received $281K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 75 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Health Foundation of Greater Massillon open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 79% 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 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2022) to $468K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aultman Health Foundation Canton, OH | General Support | $109,050 |
| Beacon Charitable Pharmacy Canton, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Access Health Stark County Canton, OH | General Support | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Ahead Inc Massillon, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Malone University Canton, OH | General Support | $12,440 |
| Embracing Futures Inc Akron, OH | General Support | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross of Heartland Stark and Muskingum Lakes Canton, OH | General Support | $11,700 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Canton, OH | General Support | $10,521 |
| Artsinstark Canton, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $10,706,589 | $504,121 | $494,426 | $290,711 | 11 | — | $504,121 | — |
| 2023 | $10,243,425 | $323,865 | $656,427 | $468,300 | 9 | — | $323,865 | — |
| 2022 | $9,735,853 | $429,611 | $666,414 | $97,040 | 6 | — | $246,134 | — |
| 2021 | $11,235,366 | $695,962 | $466,142 | $347,322 | 25 | $410,470 | $640,290 | $516,723 |
| 2020 | $10,111,889 | $355,675 | $552,122 | $452,531 | 24 | — | $306,845 | $482,842 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to operate exclusively for the benefit of Stark Community Foundation and to carry out its purpose. Its 2024 filing says endowment funds support Stark Community Foundation’s mission and programs, with appropriations approved through the board of directors.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions involve access to medication and education (Beacon Charitable Pharmacy), coordinated health care and community resources for underserved people (Access Health Stark County), and financial assistance for children’s dental care and oral-health education (Embracing Futures). Other recipients describe missions involving children’s and families’ well-being (Ahead Inc) and education grounded in biblical faith (Malone University). These are the recipients’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $290,711. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $109,050, with a median of $12,440. The largest awards were $109,050 to Aultman Health Foundation, $50,000 to Beacon Charitable Pharmacy, $30,000 to Access Health Stark County, and $20,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Ahead Inc, $12,440 to Malone University, and $12,000 to Embracing Futures. Each grant’s stated purpose was general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Fuller as chair, William Leffler as vice chair, Linda Litman as treasurer, and Ted Miller as secretary. Board members listed were Barbara Schumacher, John Ferrero, Christopher Goff, John McGrath, Jeffrey Brest, and Holly Bryan-Huth.
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon is led by Richard Fuller, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Fuller
Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Schumacher
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Goff
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ferrero
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McGrath
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Litman
Treasurer
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Miller
Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Leffler
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Sylvester
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Yingling
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Bryan-Huth
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Sponseller
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Brest
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lynn Hamilton (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Through 523
- Former: Susan Koosh (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Health Foundation of Greater Massillon
How much does Health Foundation of Greater Massillon give each year?
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon gave $291K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $468K across 9 grants.
What is Health Foundation of Greater Massillon's typical grant size?
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon's median grant in 2024 was $12,440, and its average grant was $26,428, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Health Foundation of Greater Massillon that year got $13K on average.
Where does Health Foundation of Greater Massillon give grants?
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (7 grants).
Does Health Foundation of Greater Massillon give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Health Foundation of Greater Massillon's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Health Foundation of Greater Massillon's largest grantees?
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon's largest 2024 grantees include Aultman Health Foundation ($109,050), Beacon Charitable Pharmacy ($50,000) and Access Health Stark County ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Health Foundation of Greater Massillon?
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $504K.
What does Health Foundation of Greater Massillon fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to operate exclusively for the benefit of Stark Community Foundation and to carry out its purpose. Its 2024 filing says endowment funds support Stark Community Foundation’s mission and programs, with appropriations approved through the board of directors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Health Foundation of Greater Massillon?
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Health Foundation of Greater Massillon's EIN?
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1516370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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