Huron County Community Foundation
The mission of the Huron County Community Foundation is to provide for the enrichment of the quality life in Huron county by developing a permanent endowment to assess and respond to changing community needs and by serving as a charitable mechanism for donors of all levels of charitable giving.
Huron County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Huron County Community Foundation gave $91K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,484
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,165
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,056
- Total assets
- $9,361,477
- +14.1% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to Huron County Community Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Huron County Community Foundation
Who Huron County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Village of New London ($17K). Together the top 8 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,875), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Huron County Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 511% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $189K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of New London New London, OH | Parks and Cemetery | $17,274 |
| Western Reserve Local Schools Collins, OH | Scholarships | $16,381 |
| New London Local Schools New London, OH | Education | $10,807 |
| Norwalk Area United Fund Norwalk, OH | Library/ Support | $10,000 |
| Firelands Historical Society Norwak, OH | Support | $9,056 |
| Huron County Humane Society Norwalk, OH | Program | $8,128 |
| South Central Schools Greenwich, OH | Scholarships | $6,963 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,875 |
| The Salvation Army Norwalk Corps Norwalk, OH | Food Pantry | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,361,477 | $988,148 | $297,572 | $91,484 | 9 | $331,753 |
| 2023 | $8,206,541 | $1,071,379 | $252,304 | $86,067 | 8 | $199,568 |
| 2022 | $6,685,068 | $593,459 | $345,803 | $189,393 | 1 | $233,915 |
| 2021 | $7,537,919 | $5,261,462 | $88,858 | $14,983 | 1 | $516,589 |
About Huron County Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Huron County Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Norwalk, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $332K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Huron County Community Foundation is led by Michele Skinn, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michele Skinn
Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Camp
Director
President → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Savage
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Conway-Molek
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Nolan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Missler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Ruggles
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kalfs
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Draganic
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Sharpnack
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Stang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Davis
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Chapin
Secretary
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Maiden
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Brad Davis (2023) — Director
- Former: Ricky Branham (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: William Kalfs (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Beth Maiden (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: McKenzie Spriggs (2022) — Marketing Director
- Former: Pamela Provo (2022) — Administrator Assistant
- Former: Randy Wagner (2022) — Finance & Assistant Programs Director
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 Huron County Community Foundation
How much does Huron County Community Foundation give each year?
Huron County Community Foundation gave $91K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $86K across 8 grants.
What is Huron County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Huron County Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,056, and its average grant was $10,165, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Huron County Community Foundation give grants?
Huron County Community Foundation 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 Norwalk, OH (3 grants) and New London, OH (2 grants).
Does Huron County Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Huron County Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Huron County Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Huron County Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Village of New London ($17,274), Western Reserve Local Schools ($16,381) and New London Local Schools ($10,807), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,875), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Huron County Community Foundation?
Huron County Community Foundation reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $988K.
What is Huron County Community Foundation's EIN?
Huron County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4391782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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