Marion Community Foundation
Marion Community Foundation is a public charity based in Marion, Ohio, that supports the Marion area through charitable grants and scholarships. Established in 1998, it administers charitable funds created by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations, and serves communities throughout Marion County.
Marion Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Marion Community Foundation gave $1.8M across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,816,630
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- -12.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,030
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,976
- Total assets
- $74,988,351
- +10.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (24 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marion Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Community Grants program uses an application process and is open to nonprofits and charities with IRS 501(c)(3) or equivalent status serving Marion County. Public and private K–12 teachers may apply for TEACH Grants for innovative classroom programs, projects, events, or lessons not supported by regular school budgets. Eligible organizations seeking Racial Equity & Justice Grants include charitable nonprofits and equivalent entities such as churches, schools, and governmental entities. The website says the 2026 application periods are closed; it states that the 2027 TEACH and Racial Equity & Justice application periods will open in February. Applicants with eligibility questions are encouraged to contact the Foundation before preparing an application.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists June–July for Community Grants applications and February for TEACH and Racial Equity & Justice applications. The 2026 cycles are past; the site says the next TEACH and Racial Equity & Justice applications will open in February 2027.
- Deadline
- The website lists June–July for Community Grants applications and February for TEACH and Racial Equity & Justice…
- Contact
Mailing address: 504 South State Street, Marion, OH 43302
Phone: (740) 387-9704
Website: https://marioncommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Marion Community Foundation
Community Grants
Marion Community Foundation
Amount
$567,000 (2025 awards total)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Field of Interest Grants
Marion Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Marion Community Foundation: Community Grants
Marion Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Marion Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marion Family YMCA ($323K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
268 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 229 grants of 268 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its grantmaking focus as the Marion, Ohio area, with the Community Grants program serving Marion County. Its TEACH Grants cover Marion and Morrow Counties, Ohio. In the 2025 filing, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; Florida, Michigan, and Pennsylvania each accounted for 1–2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marion Community Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 55 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $1.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Family YMCA Marion, OH | — | $322,881 |
| Emanual Lutheran Church Marion, OH | — | $227,969 |
| Palace Cultural Arts Association Marion, OH | — | $140,524 |
| Epworth United Methodist Church Marion, OH | — | $124,559 |
| Third Street Family Health Center Marion, OH | — | $124,106 |
| Buckeye Ridge Habitat for Humanity Inc Marion, OH | — | $59,925 |
| Marion Union Station Association Inc Marion, OH | — | $49,850 |
| Jain Center of South Florida Weston, FL | — | $44,200 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Marion County Marion, OH | — | $35,496 |
| Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio Dublin, OH | — | $33,397 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,988,351 | $7,081,739 | $3,522,139 | $1,816,630 | 55 | $4,420,760 |
| 2024 | $67,652,949 | $5,388,504 | $3,356,309 | $1,831,447 | 63 | $2,843,602 |
| 2023 | $60,204,324 | $3,073,207 | $2,955,280 | $1,890,547 | 57 | $1,026,913 |
| 2022 | $55,629,466 | $6,217,153 | $3,199,498 | $1,773,403 | 53 | $3,275,698 |
| 2021 | $64,197,351 | $9,905,299 | $2,696,026 | $1,359,974 | 40 | $7,119,385 |
| 2020 | $51,237,514 | $2,977,971 | $2,687,926 | $1,122,208 | 28 | $1,916,145 |
| 2019 | $50,931,933 | $8,284,990 | $2,181,059 | $1,168,079 | 32 | $2,367,978 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to continually improve the Marion area community through philanthropy, leadership, and civic engagement. Its website describes support for causes including arts, education, health care, the environment, community development, and human services.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Marion Family YMCA says its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Palace Cultural Arts Association says it fosters appreciation, education, and participation in the arts while preserving and promoting the historic Palace Theatre. Center Street Community Clinic says it provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services regardless of ability to pay. Marion Area Humane Society says it promotes the health and welfare of small domesticated animals.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 55 grants totaling $1,816,630. Grant amounts ranged from $5,382 to $322,881, with a median of $15,976. The largest reported awards included $322,881 to Marion Family YMCA, $227,969 to Emanual Lutheran Church, $140,524 to Palace Cultural Arts Association, $124,559 to Epworth United Methodist Church, and $124,106 to Third Street Family Health Center.
The Foundation’s website describes an annual Community Grants program for nonprofits and charities serving Marion County, along with TEACH Grants for K–12 teachers in Marion and Morrow Counties and Racial Equity & Justice Grants for work in Marion County. It also describes field-of-interest, designated, and agency grants supported by donor-established funds. Community Grants may support worthy charitable purposes serving the Marion area, including community development, health and wellness, arts and culture, education, and services for children, families, and seniors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julie Prettyman as President/CE. It also lists Grant Gates as Vice Chair and Matthew Frericks as Secretary. Other listed members are Dr Deepika Bathini, Kathleen Clark, Joanne Demo-Hodgins, Jessa Gary, Jacob Johnston, Scott Knowles, and Jennifer Lawson.
Marion Community Foundation is led by Julie Prettyman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Prettyman
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$123K (2025)
Kevin Smith
Chair
Director → Director & Secretary, 2024
Director & Secretary → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan McCall
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Knowles
Member
Director & Past Chair → Director, 2024
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Gates
Vice Chair
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
Director & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Mathews
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Slater
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Peterson
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Schifer
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deepika Bathini
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Johnston
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lawson
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessa Gary
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Demo-Hodgins
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Clark
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Frericks
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Charles Speelman (2019–2024) — Director & Chair
- Former: Dean Jacob (2019–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Fran Voll (2019–2024) — Director & Past Chair
- Former: Jody Demo-Hodgins (2020–2024) — Director & Vice Chair
- Former: Sarah Russell (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Judge Matthew Frericks (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kathy Clark (2024) — Director
- Former: Kathy Goodman (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Nicolle Wampler (2019–2023) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Dan Kiger (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: John Bartram (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Luke Henry (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Justin Hamper (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Stark-Schilling (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Megan Queen (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Deborah Alspach (2019–2020) — Director & Past Chair
- Former: Jeremy Dunn (2019–2020) — Director & Chair
- Former: Nicole Workman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Clark III (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $123K, to Julie Prettyman (President/Ce).
Frequently asked questions about Marion Community Foundation
How much does Marion Community Foundation give each year?
Marion Community Foundation gave $1.8M across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 63 grants.
What is Marion Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Marion Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,976, and its average grant was $33,030, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marion Community Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Marion Community Foundation give grants?
Marion Community Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, OH (41 grants) and Columbus, OH (4 grants).
Who are Marion Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Marion Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Marion Family YMCA ($322,881), Emanual Lutheran Church ($227,969) and Palace Cultural Arts Association ($140,524), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marion Community Foundation?
Marion Community Foundation reported $75.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What does Marion Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to continually improve the Marion area community through philanthropy, leadership, and civic engagement. Its website describes support for causes including arts, education, health care, the environment, community development, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marion Community Foundation?
The Community Grants program uses an application process and is open to nonprofits and charities with IRS 501(c)(3) or equivalent status serving Marion County. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marion Community Foundation's EIN?
Marion Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4446189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Marion Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marion-community-foundation-morg_e6df4bd3f9a44f8eaef375823d218a06
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