Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust
Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Massillon, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 20 grants totaling $217,986 to organizations and causes including community facilities, youth programs, emergency services, meals, housing support, and scholarships.
Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust gave $218K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $217,986
- +53.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,899
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,991
- Total assets
- $2,307,631
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that applications are provided online and that deadlines vary. The filing identifies Jeffrey Stoll as the application contact. Health and wellness support and scholarships are restricted to organizations and individuals in Western Stark County, Ohio.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey Stoll
Mailing address: PO Box 1476, Massillon, OH 44648
Phone: (330) 833-7232
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Massillon ($100K). Together the top 10 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 82 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The foundation’s filing specifically restricts health and wellness support and scholarships to organizations and individuals in Western Stark County, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 158% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $85K (2021) to $218K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Massillon Massillon, OH | Construction of Splash Pad | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Western Stark County Massillon, OH | Youth Development Programs and Safety Grant | $18,916 |
| Wilmot Fire Rescue Inc Wilmot, OH | Purchase of Chest Compression System | $16,871 |
| The Legacy Project of Stark Massillon, OH | Hiring Assistance | $10,000 |
| Vantage Aging Akron, OH | Funding for Meals on Wheels | $10,000 |
| Comquest Services Inc Massillon, OH | Comprehensive Support-Homeless Individualsfamies | $10,000 |
| Aultman College of Nursing Canton, OH | Nursing Scholarships | $9,000 |
| The University of Akron Akron, OH | Nursing Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank Canton, OH | Purchase of Supplies and Storage | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run- East Central Ohio Canton, OH | Enrollment Costs for Girls with Financial Needs | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,307,631 | $228,377 | $244,599 | $217,986 | 20 | $217,986 | $174,073 | $126,539 |
| 2023 | $2,323,853 | $155,868 | $166,320 | $142,169 | 18 | $142,169 | $50,035 | $120,998 |
| 2022 | $2,334,489 | $266,411 | $191,399 | $167,430 | 14 | $167,430 | $90,431 | $124,953 |
| 2021 | $2,264,187 | $309,695 | $121,762 | $84,631 | 14 | $95,491 | $284,206 | $123,140 |
| 2020 | $2,075,524 | $119,616 | $169,397 | $147,804 | 16 | — | $98,459 | $102,163 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, The Legacy Project of Stark describes its mission as bringing people together to build small-group mentoring relationships. Vantage Aging says it promotes a positive perspective on aging and provides services including Meals on Wheels. Access Health Stark County says it connects underserved people with coordinated health care and community resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $217,986. Grant amounts ranged from $1,218 to $100,000, with a median grant of $4,990. The largest grant was $100,000 to the City of Massillon for construction of a splash pad. Other notable grants included $18,916 to YMCA of Western Stark County for youth development programs and a safety grant; $16,871 to Wilmot Fire Rescue for a chest compression system; and $10,000 each to The Legacy Project of Stark for hiring assistance, Vantage Aging for Meals on Wheels, and ComQuest Services for comprehensive support for homeless individuals and families.
The foundation also awarded $9,000 to Aultman College of Nursing and $6,000 to the University of Akron for nursing scholarships, and $5,000 to Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank for supplies and storage. Other 2024 grants included $5,000 to Girls on the Run–East Central Ohio for enrollment costs for girls with financial needs, $4,981 to YMCA of Western Stark County for its Operation Warm program, and $4,500 to Access Health Stark County for creation of a community health worker curriculum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Swartz as chairman and Chad Hartman as treasurer. Trustees listed are Marshall Weinberg, Joe Logan, Jeff Stoll, Jim Stanford, Farmers Trust Co, Richard Regula, Katherine Shultz, and Matt Hull.
Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust is led by Daniel Swartz, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Swartz
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Farmers Trust CO
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Logan
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Weinberg
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Hull
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Stoll
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Stanford
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Regula
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Shultz
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Hartman
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Keith Nutter (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dan McMasters (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeff Walters (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michelle Hartman (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sherie Brown (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Blosser (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust
How much does Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust give each year?
Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust gave $218K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 18 grants.
What is Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $4,991, and its average grant was $10,899, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust that year got $18K on average.
Where does Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust give grants?
Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Massillon, OH (9 grants), Canton, OH (6 grants) and Akron, OH (2 grants).
Does Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nursing Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include City of Massillon ($100,000), YMCA of Western Stark County ($23,897 across 2 grants) and Wilmot Fire Rescue Inc ($16,871), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust?
Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, The Legacy Project of Stark describes its mission as bringing people together to build small-group mentoring relationships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that applications are provided online and that deadlines vary. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust's EIN?
Massillon Rotary Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1604220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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