Richland County Foundation
The Richland County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) community foundation incorporated in 1945 and headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio. It is one of the largest community foundations in Ohio and the largest private source of grants in Richland County. The Foundation was established by local citizens dedicated to serving the public good and operates as a philanthropic organization providing grants, scholarships, and administrative services to support charitable causes and educational opportunities in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$228.4M
+10.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.1M
+38.1% YoY
Grant Count
93
+14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
+20.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve and enhance the quality of life in Richland County through strategic philanthropy and community leadership.
Primary funding areas include:
- Community and economic development
- Health and human services
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Environment
- Churches
Grantmaking
The Richland County Foundation makes grants primarily from the investment earnings of its component funds. In 2024, the Foundation awarded 641 grants totaling $7,512,078 to 160 charitable organizations. Additionally, 430 scholarship grants totaling $886,732 were awarded to local students pursuing post-secondary education.
Review Cycle
- RCF: Summertime Kids Grants
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Richland County, Ohio, with some giving activity noted in New York and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $228,440,895
- Total revenues: $20,378,812
- Total expenses: $9,964,023
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $206,000,000
- Total revenues: $12,600,000
- Total expenses: $7,720,000
The Foundation maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $228,440,895 | $206,192,641 | $182,944,414 |
| Revenue | $20,378,812 | $12,579,688 | $7,402,159 |
| Expenses | $9,964,023 | $7,717,931 | $10,000,527 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,637,940 | $10,144,495 | $3,846,673 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Richland County Foundation
Career Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION
Amount
$135,348 awarded in 2024-2025 (rolling awards; specific award amounts vary)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Competitive and Field of Interest Grants (General Grant Program)
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies by grant (examples: $2.9M approved February 2026, $1.4M approved December 2025, $612K approved December 2024)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Designated and Agency Fund Grants
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies by grant (total $2.9M approved February 2026, $1.4M approved December 2025, $612K approved December 2024)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLURA WATSON | INCOMING PRE | 38 | $136,840 |
| RACHEL WEBER | DIRECTOR OF | 38 | $113,300 |
| BRADFORD S GROVES | OUTGOING PRE | 38 | $80,293 |
| KAREN BIERLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH BOCKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIGETTE BURNELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAKOTA DURBIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JESSICA GRIBBEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JASON GUILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRIS HINER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRAXTON DANIELS III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BARBARA ZAUGG JOUDREY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JANA MULHERIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THERESA ROTH | CHAIR ELECT | 1 | — |
| JOKITA SHETTY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RAND SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JACK STEWART | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LEE TASSEFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HEATHER TSAVARIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AARON WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**February 2026:** The Foundation awarded $3 million in grants at a February meeting.
Richland County Foundation Awards $3 Million in Grants at February Meeting**2025:** The Foundation awarded more than $1.8 million in grants for college scholarships and education programs, including support for teachers.
Richland County Foundation Awards $3 Million in Grants at February Meeting**December 2025:** The Foundation approved $1.39 million in grants to nonprofits, including support for the Raemelton Land Bank and public health initiatives.
Richland County Foundation Awards $3 Million in Grants at February Meeting**Community Initiatives:**
**Richland Gives:** An annual online giving event uniting the community to support local nonprofits through a single platform, generating vital operating revenue for charities throughout the county.
**Mansfield Rising:** A citizen-led initiative transforming downtown Mansfield that has attracted over $19 million in investment and launched 17 major projects, originating from a Foundation-supported effort sending 15 community members to South by Southwest.
**Osborne Meese Academy:** A comprehensive program designed to strengthen local nonprofit organizations and build their capacity to serve the community's most pressing needs.
**Women's Fund:** A dedicated endowment encouraging philanthropy that empowers women and girls.
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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