Licking Memorial Health Foundation
Licking Memorial Health Foundation is a public charity based in Newark, Ohio, formed in 1984. It exists to improve community health and works with Licking Memorial Health Systems to support sophisticated, state-of-the-art healthcare for the Licking County community.
Licking Memorial Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Licking Memorial Health Foundation gave $1.1M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Ohio. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,147,137
- +119.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,121
- +68.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,324
- Total assets
- $176,395,755
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (12 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% 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 Licking Memorial Health Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1320 West Main Street, Newark, OH 43055-3699
Phone: (220) 564-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Licking Memorial Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Licking County Housing Investment Fund LLC ($500K). Together the top 10 received $998K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 115 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Newark, Ohio. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 4% to recipients in Texas. The filing describes the foundation’s healthcare support as serving the Central Ohio community of Licking County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Licking Memorial Health Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 26 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $70K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $12K 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 $362K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Licking County Housing Investment Fund LLC Newark, OH | Improving and Expanding Affordable Housing in Licking County. | $500,000 |
| Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities Newark, OH | Support of Organization and Programs. | $149,800 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio Columbus, OH | Sponsorship of an event that furthers their exempt purpose. | $73,000 |
| Licking County Foundation Newark, OH | Sponsorship of an event that furthers their exempt purpose. | $51,500 |
| Licking County Transit Newark, OH | Sponsorship of an event that furthers their exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund Newark, OH | Sponsorship of an event that furthers their exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Ohio Inc Columbus, OH | Sponsorship of an event that furthers their exempt purpose. | $40,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Sponsorship of an event that furthers their exempt purpose. | $35,725 |
| Newark Development Partners Newark, OH | Sponsorship of an event that furthers their exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| United Way of Licking County Newark, OH | Sponsorship of an event that furthers their exempt purpose. | $23,197 |
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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 | $176,395,755 | $20,722,433 | $8,138,047 | $1,147,137 | 26 | $9,517,061 |
| 2023 | $158,715,902 | $8,361,825 | $5,270,234 | $523,020 | 20 | $3,464,358 |
| 2022 | $142,765,267 | $5,044,067 | $5,002,455 | $444,321 | 26 | $-136,146 |
| 2021 | $162,095,236 | $13,234,487 | $4,748,707 | $391,144 | 22 | $8,405,882 |
| 2020 | $146,358,524 | $6,252,459 | $4,149,551 | $362,291 | 21 | $2,335,209 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the health of the community. Its filing describes support for Licking Memorial Health System, Licking Medical Hospital, Licking Memorial Health Professionals, and Licking Memorial Twigs, as well as endowment earnings used for hospital capital equipment.
Its 2024 grants also went to organizations with varied stated missions. For example, Licking County Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life for county residents through distributions from permanent charitable assets. Hospice of Central Ohio describes its work as providing individualized end-of-life care and bereavement support. Newark Campus Development Fund says it supports Ohio State University’s Newark campus and Central Ohio Technical College through scholarships, grants, projects, and capital improvements.
Grantmaking
The largest award was $500,000 to Licking County Housing Investment Fund LLC for improving and expanding affordable housing in Licking County. Other notable awards included $73,000 to Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio, $51,500 to Licking County Foundation, $50,000 each to Licking County Transit and Newark Campus Development Fund, and $40,000 to Junior Achievement of Central Ohio.
Most listed grant purposes were sponsorships of events that furthered recipients’ exempt purposes. The foundation also awarded $35,725 to the American Heart Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael J. Massaro as chair, Joyce L. Malainy, Ed.D., as vice chair, and Craig R. Baldwin as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed were Nancy Neely, Linda K. Dalgarn (through April 2024), David E. Doney, Patrick D. Guanciale, Daniel Hunt, Patrick M. Jeffries, and Brian J. Mortellaro.
Licking Memorial Health Foundation is led by Robert Montagnese, President, Ex-Officio W & O Vote since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Montagnese
President, Ex-Officio W & O Vote
President & CEO → President, Executive Officio W & O V, 2021
President, Executive Officio W & O V → President, Ex-Officio W & O Vote, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Massaro
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda K. Dalgarn
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Neely
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick D. Guanciale
Director
Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick M. Jeffries
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian J. Mortellaro
Director
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Wilken
Director
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David E. Doney
Director
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Meyer
Director
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Hunt
Director
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Webster
Vice President Financial Services
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig R. Baldwin
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Patton
Vice President Pr & Development
On filings since 2020
26 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce L. Malainy EdD
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Eschol Curl Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: William Mann (2021) — Director
- Former: Michael D. Cantlin (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.
Frequently asked questions about Licking Memorial Health Foundation
How much does Licking Memorial Health Foundation give each year?
Licking Memorial Health Foundation gave $1.1M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $523K across 20 grants.
What is Licking Memorial Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Licking Memorial Health Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,324, and its average grant was $44,121, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Licking Memorial Health Foundation that year got $70K on average.
Where does Licking Memorial Health Foundation give grants?
Licking Memorial Health Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, OH (18 grants) and Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Who are Licking Memorial Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Licking Memorial Health Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Licking County Housing Investment Fund LLC ($500,000), Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities ($149,800) and Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio ($73,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Licking Memorial Health Foundation?
Licking Memorial Health Foundation reported $176.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.7M.
What does Licking Memorial Health Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the health of the community. Its filing describes support for Licking Memorial Health System, Licking Medical Hospital, Licking Memorial Health Professionals, and Licking Memorial Twigs, as well as endowment earnings used for hospital capital equipment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Licking Memorial Health Foundation?
Licking Memorial Health Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Licking Memorial Health Foundation's EIN?
Licking Memorial Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1096217. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 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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Grantable. (2026). Licking Memorial Health Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/licking-memorial-health-foundation-morg_b8dc399db60c483aa32ff51362a4a1ba
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