Piqua Community Foundation
The Piqua Community Foundation is a public charity based in Piqua, Ohio. Founded in 1993, it encourages charitable giving to benefit Piqua residents, makes grants to charitable organizations, and awards college scholarships.
Piqua Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Piqua Community Foundation gave $888K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Ohio. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $888,243
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,673
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,300
- Total assets
- $22,218,433
- +28.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (15 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% 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 Piqua Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Applicants should submit a complete application by the deadline and demonstrate the project’s benefit to Piqua residents.
- Review Cycle
- March 31 and September 30, or the last business day preceding either date.
- Deadline
- March 31 and September 30, or the last business day preceding either date.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 226, Piqua, OH 45356
Phone: (937) 615-9080
Website: https://piquacommunityfoundation.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 Piqua Community Foundation
G. William Hartzell Community Grants
Piqua Community Foundation
Amount
$42,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Hinsch Community Service Awards
Piqua Community Foundation
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Piqua Community Foundation: Mini Grants
Piqua Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Piqua Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Piqua ($180K). Together the top 10 received $596K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 172 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its focus is benefiting Piqua residents. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 3% to recipients in Michigan, and 2% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Piqua Community Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 36 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $491K (2020) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $888K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Piqua Piqua, OH | Community | $179,865 |
| Other Grants Under 5000 Piqua, OH | Various | $121,914 |
| Piqua Education Foundation Piqua, OH | Education | $81,500 |
| United Way of Miami County Troy, OH | Community | $36,000 |
| The Happy Church Waynesville, OH | Community | $33,000 |
| Miami County YMCA Piqua, OH | Community/Wellness | $31,200 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy Harbor Springs, MI | Community | $30,000 |
| The Edison Foundation Piqua, OH | Education | $29,509 |
| Salvation Army Piqua, OH | Basic Needs | $29,100 |
| Salem Church of God Clayton, OH | Community | $24,000 |
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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 | $22,218,433 | $4,914,714 | $1,298,775 | $888,243 | 36 | $1,578,036 |
| 2023 | $17,308,477 | $1,798,698 | $1,176,118 | $774,852 | 32 | $552,022 |
| 2022 | $14,714,868 | $2,647,801 | $1,102,572 | $746,605 | 37 | $1,280,453 |
| 2021 | $17,113,928 | $2,358,961 | $1,488,740 | $1,139,340 | 36 | $1,462,022 |
| 2020 | $15,110,506 | $1,376,786 | $832,626 | $490,665 | 31 | $332,969 |
| 2019 | $13,154,077 | $1,202,735 | $1,053,012 | $756,233 | 29 | $560,895 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide grants to worthwhile organizations and a method of philanthropy to the citizens of Piqua, Ohio.” Its filing says grants are awarded in amounts determined by the Distribution Committee and committees made up of donors and donor-advised funds. Grant recipients must report in writing how they used the grant for its intended purpose.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work. The Piqua Education Foundation says it provides scholarships to graduates and education grants to school staff for the benefit of current students. The Miami County YMCA says it builds healthy spirit, mind, and body through programs based on Christian principles. Little Traverse Conservancy says it protects land in northern Michigan, while the Bethany Center says it offers food, clothing, and hot meals to people in need. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $888,243. Grants ranged from $5,180 to $179,865, with a median grant of $11,300.
Among the largest reported grants were $179,865 to the City of Piqua for community purposes; $121,914 in “other grants under 5000” for various purposes; $81,500 to the Piqua Education Foundation for education; and $36,000 to United Way of Miami County for community purposes. Other notable grants included $31,200 to the Miami County YMCA for community and wellness, $30,000 to Little Traverse Conservancy for community purposes, and $29,509 to The Edison Foundation for education.
The foundation’s grant guidelines say applicants must document eligible tax-exempt status, have a religious, educational, scientific, literary, or charitable mission, and show how the proposed project will benefit Piqua residents. A complete application must include typed narrative pages and required attachments, including an annual report or IRS Form 990, or a detailed financial statement for organizations that do not produce an annual report or file a full 990. The guidelines say grants generally are not made for salaries or general operating expenses, and typically are not made to the same project or program in consecutive years. Previously incurred expenses are not reimbursed, and project funds may not be spent before funding is received. The foundation encourages applicants to contact staff about eligibility and project-specific questions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kalette Hittle as Executive DI; John S. Alexander as Director EME; Stephanie A. Gunter as Vice Preside; and Jeff Pedro Jr. as Sec/Treasure. It also lists Kyle M. Cooper, Mimi Crawford, Margaret L. French, Michael E. Gutmann, Molly Karn, and Trenton Karn as directors.
Piqua Community Foundation is led by Andrew Snyder, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Snyder
President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew S. Monnin
Director
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doreen Larson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Emily E. Shawler
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Sever
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael E. Gutmann
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi A. Crawford
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randi Pearson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Wendeln
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail B. Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth H. Kazer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer K. Peltier
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trenton Karn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret L. French
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Karn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle M. Cooper
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kalette Hittle
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$68K (2024)
John S. Alexander
Director Emeritus
Director → Director Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephanie A. Gunter
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven K. Staley
Drector
President → Director, 2022
Director → Drector, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Pedro Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Yannucci
Director Emeritus
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Michelle Perry (2020–2023) — Former Executive
- Former: Bryant W. Fox (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Daniel P. French (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Brandi Lawson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stacy P. Scott (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Amanda N. Manson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Cheryl L. Burkhardt (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Karen S. Wendeln (2019) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $68K, to Kalette Hittle (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Piqua Community Foundation
How much does Piqua Community Foundation give each year?
Piqua Community Foundation gave $888K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $775K across 32 grants.
What is Piqua Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Piqua Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,300, and its average grant was $24,673, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Piqua Community Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Piqua Community Foundation give grants?
Piqua Community Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Piqua, OH (22 grants) and Troy, OH (6 grants).
Does Piqua Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Piqua Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (17 grants), "Education" (7 grants) and "Health/Wellness" (4 grants).
Who are Piqua Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Piqua Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Piqua ($179,865), Other Grants Under 5000 ($121,914) and Piqua Education Foundation ($81,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Piqua Community Foundation?
Piqua Community Foundation reported $22.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What does Piqua Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide grants to worthwhile organizations and a method of philanthropy to the citizens of Piqua, Ohio.” Its filing says grants are awarded in amounts determined by the Distribution Committee and committees made up of donors and donor-advised funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Piqua Community Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Piqua Community Foundation's EIN?
Piqua Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1391908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Piqua Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2019 (received by the IRS April 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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