Licking County Foundation Inc
Licking County Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Newark, Ohio, established in 1956. It manages charitable funds and distributes grants to support community needs in Licking County.
Licking County Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Licking County Foundation Inc gave $4.6M across 100 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Ohio. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,629,675
- +40.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 100
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,297
- +40.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $163,592,336
- +13.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (17 of 99, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Licking County Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- January 31, 2027 (LCF Annual Scholarship Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 N 2Nd Street, Newark, OH 43058-4212
Phone: (740) 349-3863
Website: https://thelcfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Licking County Foundation Inc
LCF Annual Scholarship Program
Licking County Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
LCF: The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
LCF: The John and Mary Alford Foundation Grant
Licking County Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Licking County Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northridge Local School District ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($75,688), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
529 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 462 grants of 529 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s mission and grant programs focus on Licking County, Ohio. Its website describes Community Grants as serving the Licking County area. In the 2024 IRS filing, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the remaining listed recipient states were Idaho, the District of Columbia, Florida, and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 100 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Licking County Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 99 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
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 $2.6M (2021) to $4.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 100 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northridge Local School District Johnstown, OH | Athletic Facilities Imp.project | $1,441,278 |
| Newark Midland Theatre Association Newark, OH | For General Purposes | $425,011 |
| Buckeye Valley Family YMCA Newark, OH | Multi-Year Grant, Year 3 | $285,241 |
| A Call to College Newark, OH | For General Purposes | $187,347 |
| Vista Village Inc Columbus, OH | For General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Newark, OH | For General Purposes | $98,183 |
| The Ohio State University at Newark Newark, OH | Scholarships | $93,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $75,688 |
| Newark Development Partners Newark, OH | Multi-Year Grant, Year 3 | $71,000 |
| American Red Cross East Central Ohio Chapter Newark, OH | Multi-Year Grant, Year 3 | $68,000 |
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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 | $163,592,336 | $44,601,344 | $7,678,147 | $4,629,675 | 100 | $34,094,142 |
| 2023 | $143,837,881 | $14,477,404 | $6,145,595 | $3,287,127 | 100 | $11,221,051 |
| 2022 | $127,535,526 | $12,252,968 | $7,635,351 | $4,329,745 | 98 | $4,332,264 |
| 2021 | $148,770,755 | $12,459,784 | $5,859,132 | $2,638,621 | 140 | $7,393,485 |
| 2020 | $128,269,065 | $5,181,823 | $5,110,329 | $2,698,246 | 91 | $1,635,814 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all citizens of Licking County. Its website identifies areas including health and human services, arts and culture, education, parks and recreation, the environment, economic development, and public safety. It says its grants principally support new or established projects and programs, services for underserved or disadvantaged populations, collaboration, problem-solving, and efforts that make a clear difference in quality of life.
The Foundation says it can grant to qualified charitable organizations, defined as 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government or quasi-governmental organizations, including schools, municipalities, and county agencies. It cannot grant to 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) entities or to religious organizations for religious purposes.
Its 2024 grants included a school district, arts organizations, educational organizations, and community-service organizations. For example, Newark Midland Theatre Association describes its mission as providing engaging experiences and serving as an economic and cultural catalyst. A Call to College says it works to help Newark City Schools students pursue and complete education after high school. Mental Health America of Licking County describes its work as promoting mental health and wellness through education, prevention, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
The Foundation’s website reports that it disbursed $4.6 million to 163 unique Licking County organizations in 2024. The 2024 IRS filing itemizes 100 grants totaling $4,629,675, with a median grant of $20,000 and amounts ranging from $5,055 to $1,441,278.
The largest grant listed was $1,441,278 to Northridge Local School District for an athletic facilities improvement project. Other large grants included $425,011 to Newark Midland Theatre Association for general purposes; $285,241 to Buckeye Valley Family YMCA for year three of a multi-year grant; and $187,347 to A Call to College for general purposes. Additional 2024 grants included $100,000 to Vista Village Inc, $93,000 to The Ohio State University at Newark for scholarships, and $75,688 to an individual recipient Technical College for scholarships.
The Foundation describes more than one grantmaking process. For its Strategic Discretionary Grant Program, organizations are invited to submit an information form rather than a traditional application. Staff review eligibility, alignment with the Foundation’s mission and priorities, and capacity to support the proposed partnership; the form then goes to the Grant Partnership Committee for preliminary review. The committee may recommend a partnership to the Board of Governors or request further information. For the Community Grant Program, organizations first submit a Grant Inquiry Application; selected proposals may then be invited to submit a full proposal. The Foundation’s application instructions describe general operating, program, project, and technical assistance or capacity-building requests. Grant recipients must provide interim and final reports documenting use of funds and community impact; unused funds for the approved project must be returned.
The Foundation also offers an annual scholarship program with more than 100 scholarship funds. Eligibility and residency requirements vary by fund, and scholarships may be used at accredited institutions in the United States. The listed deadline is January 31, 2027.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Molly Ingold as chair, Warren Weber as vice chair, Joan Franks as secretary and treasurer, and Noble Snow as immediate past chair. Directors listed are Kim Coplin, Doug Feller, Chase Ghiloni, Andrew Guanciale, Scott Hayes, and Deborah Kohman.
Licking County Foundation Inc is led by Mike Schmidt, President on the 2024 filing; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Schmidt
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$153K (2024)
Molly Ingold
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Menzer
Director
Chairman → Immediate Past Chair, 2021
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanetta Pyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Coplin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert O'Neill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chase Ghiloni
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Kohman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Whitehead
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Feller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Guanciale
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hayes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Busack
Vice President of Finance & Operations
Financial Officer → Vice President of Finance & Operations, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $116K (2024)
Noble Snow
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2021
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Franks
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Weber
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Constance J. Hawk (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Janine Mortellaro (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ryan Mills (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Timothy Lehman (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Eschol Curl (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Michael Cantlin (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Kennedy (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Whitehead (2020) — Director
- Former: Tim Lehman (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $153K, to Mike Schmidt (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Licking County Foundation Inc
How much does Licking County Foundation Inc give each year?
Licking County Foundation Inc gave $4.6M across 100 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 100 grants.
What is Licking County Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Licking County Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $46,297, across 100 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Licking County Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Licking County Foundation Inc give grants?
Licking County Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, OH (54 grants), Columbus, OH (12 grants), Granville, OH (9 grants) and Heath, OH (3 grants).
Does Licking County Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Licking County Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 100) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Multi-Year Grant, Year 3" (22 grants), "2024 LCF Strategic One-Year Grant" (22 grants) and "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Licking County Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Licking County Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Northridge Local School District ($1,441,278), Newark Midland Theatre Association ($425,011) and Buckeye Valley Family YMCA ($285,241), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($75,688), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Licking County Foundation Inc?
Licking County Foundation Inc reported $163.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $44.6M.
What does Licking County Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all citizens of Licking County. Its website identifies areas including health and human services, arts and culture, education, parks and recreation, the environment, economic development, and public safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Licking County Foundation Inc?
Licking County Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thelcfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Licking County Foundation Inc's EIN?
Licking County Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1760702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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