Marietta Community Foundation Inc
Marietta Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Marietta, Ohio, serving Washington County. Since its founding in 1974, the organization has grown to manage nearly 400 funds with assets surpassing $62 million. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and maintains a donor-advised fund program. It functions as a philanthropic intermediary connecting donors with causes and supporting nonprofits, students, and community initiatives throughout the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.1M
+17.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-52.6% YoY
Grant Count
50
+6.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-55.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve the quality of life in Washington County by investing in the community's well-being and making decisions that positively impact future generations.
Vision: A community inspired through philanthropy.
Core Values:
- Power of Philanthropy: Transforming lives and strengthening Washington County now and in the future
- Service and Stewardship: Maintaining the highest standards of integrity in donor relations, institutional governance, and fiscal management
- Legacy: Honoring those who contributed to the area's prosperity and supporting future generations
Primary Funding Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community Health
- Health and Medical Services
- Health and Wellness
Grantmaking
The foundation offers multiple grant programs designed to address community needs:
Review Cycle
(2025 Spring): Over $127,000 awarded
How to Apply
** The foundation maintains an open, competitive grantmaking process designed to address changing community needs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Washington County, Ohio, with some giving extending to West Virginia and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $62,113,095
- Total Revenue: $7,634,822
- Total Expenses: $3,758,426
- Total Giving: $3,014,396
- Total Liabilities: $12,500,000
- Number of Employees: 6
Historical Giving:
- Cumulative grants and scholarships awarded: $34 million
- 2024 grants and scholarships: $3.6 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,113,095 | $52,909,393 | $45,642,996 |
| Revenue | $7,634,822 | $5,875,924 | $6,794,333 |
| Expenses | $3,758,426 | $3,675,757 | $3,049,288 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,759,872 | $1,842,294 | $446,543 |
| 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
225 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Marietta Community Foundation Inc
Community Impact Grants
MARIETTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Hardship & Disaster Relief / Hardship Program
MARIETTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Simple Solution Grants
MARIETTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 15, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Heather Allender: President & CEO
- Britani Merritt: Vice President, Donor and Program Services
- Laney Hitchens: Communications and Marketing Associate
- Charlotte Sweet: Administrative Assistant
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER ALLENDER | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 5 | $110,942 |
| BRITANI MERRITT | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $49,835 |
| ROLAND RIGGS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BUELL | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RYAN ROBINSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TERI ANN ZIDE | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE SECREST | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER SCHENKEL | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| DAN FLIEHMAN | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| ALEECE DYE | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTY CHAVEZ | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| JILL WITUCKY | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN ELLIOTT | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained active grantmaking throughout 2025:
Spring 2025 grant cycle awarded over $127,000
Second Simple Solutions grant cycle: Marietta Community Foundation awardsSecond quarter 2025 Simple Solutions grants distributed over $26,000
Second Simple Solutions grant cycle: Marietta Community Foundation awardsFall 2025 grants announced at nearly $136,000
Marietta Community Foundation announces nearly $136,000 in fall grantsThe foundation continues to operate programs including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and maintains a dedicated hardship and disaster relief fund.
Contact Information
Address: 100 Putnam Street Marietta, OH 45750
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 77 Marietta, OH 45750-0077
Phone: 740-373-3286
Website: www.mcfohio.org
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
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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