Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Fremont, Ohio. It manages permanent investments for philanthropic goals and supports charitable work intended to enhance the well-being of people and communities in Sandusky County.
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc gave $580K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Ohio. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $579,657
- +270.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,983
- +122.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,161
- Total assets
- $8,948,787
- +19.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (14 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (84% 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 Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its competitive-grant application process. Applicants must attend the required informational meeting and submit an application through the portal. First-time applicants are asked to complete the “Tell Us About Your Program” form. The listed 2026 application cycle has passed: applications opened July 15 and were due August 19, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2511 Countryside Dr Suite C, Fremont, OH 43420
Phone: (419) 334-6299
Website: https://sanduskyccf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc
Building Community Together (BCT) Community Service Projects Grant
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
Rolling
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Competitive Grants Program
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Joseph Catholic Church ($250K). Together the top 10 received $494K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 67 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s competitive-grant guidance says projects must serve Sandusky County residents. In the 2024 filing, grant dollars were reported as 84% to recipients in Ohio, 9% in Illinois, 5% in Michigan, and 3% in Colorado; the percentages may not sum to 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 20 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 5% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $156K (2023) to $690K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $580K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic Church Fremont, OH | Steeple Repair | $250,000 |
| Firelands Habitat for Humanity Sandusky, OH | Home Building | $50,000 |
| Imentor Chicago Chicago, IL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fremont, OH | Hiring Program | $30,000 |
| City of Fremont Fremont, OH | Park Play | $28,505 |
| Northwest Christian Church Temperance, MI | Pastor Retirement | $26,200 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University S Golden, CO | Donation | $15,000 |
| Sandusky County EMS Fremont, OH | General | $15,000 |
| YMCA Sandusky County Fremont, OH | Technology Needs | $15,000 |
| Sandusky County Agricultural Societ Fremont, OH | General/Fair Stand | $14,022 |
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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 | $8,948,787 | $1,854,748 | $882,219 | $579,657 | 20 | $459,906 |
| 2023 | $7,481,378 | $868,688 | $452,244 | $156,383 | 12 | $137,182 |
| 2022 | $6,309,921 | $312,971 | $656,648 | $361,430 | 12 | $76,796 |
| 2021 | $7,637,566 | $1,492,592 | $917,604 | $689,784 | 12 | $843,315 |
| 2020 | $6,904,062 | $756,397 | $552,884 | $292,156 | 11 | $228,061 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance the well-being of the people and communities of Sandusky County by managing permanent investments for philanthropic goals. Its website identifies Arts and Humanities, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health and Social Services, and Youth Services as grant focus areas. It invites applications for projects addressing community needs and says projects must serve Sandusky County residents.
The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations. For example, Firelands Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope; Liberty Center of Sandusky County describes providing temporary shelter and opportunities for family development; and the Humane Society of Sandusky County describes rescuing and adopting domestic animals and preventing animal abuse. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $579,657. Grant amounts ranged from $5,616 to $250,000, with a median of $13,161. The largest awards included $250,000 to St. Joseph Catholic Church for steeple repair, $50,000 to Firelands Habitat for Humanity for home building, $50,000 to iMentor Chicago, and $30,000 to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for a hiring program. Other listed awards included $28,505 to the City of Fremont for park play and $15,000 each to Sandusky County EMS, YMCA Sandusky County, and Fellowship of Catholic University S.
The foundation’s website reports that its fiscal year 2025 grant program awarded 18 grants and more than $82,000 in competitive grants. Separately, the competitive-grant program information lists fiscal year 2024 results of 17 grants and more than $86,000. These program figures differ from the 2024 filing’s total grants.
For competitive grants, eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organizations; governmental agencies and political subdivisions may also apply if they provide the specified group-exemption documentation. The foundation requires applicants to attend an informational meeting, submit applications through its portal, and apply for projects serving Sandusky County residents. It limits each organization to one application and does not require matching funds. Returning applicants may apply in successive years if prior award projects are complete and the final report has been accepted by the stated deadline. The foundation says it pays awarded grants in one payment at the time of the award.
The foundation also offers a separate youth community-service grant program through its youth division. Youth groups with a qualified nonprofit sponsor may apply at any time for up to $1,500 for projects benefiting youth, Sandusky County communities, or schools serving Sandusky County youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Conklin as treasurer and Jerri Miller as secretary. Trustees listed are Bryce Estep, Ken Frost, Ashley Gamble, Marc Glotzbecker, Denice Hirt, Miranda Hoffman, Danyelle Lantz, and Barry Luse. The foundation’s program information identifies Jesse M. Stock as executive director.
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc is led by Angie Morelock, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angie Morelock
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Danyelle Lantz
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry Luse
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marc Glotzbecker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bryce Estep
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Denice Hirt
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Paul Wannemacher
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ashley Gamble
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ken Frost
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Miranda Hoffman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Aaron Wilson
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Conklin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerri Miller
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Tim Wasserman (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Frank Vanyo (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dian Franks (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas Bowlus (2020–2022) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Pierson Steyer (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Taylor Sworden (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: David Shelton (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ty Tracy (2020) — Trustee
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 Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc
How much does Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc give each year?
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc gave $580K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $156K across 12 grants.
What is Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,161, and its average grant was $28,983, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc that year got $36K on average.
Where does Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc give grants?
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fremont, OH (14 grants).
Does Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
Who are Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Joseph Catholic Church ($250,000), Firelands Habitat for Humanity ($50,000) and Imentor Chicago ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc?
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance the well-being of the people and communities of Sandusky County by managing permanent investments for philanthropic goals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its competitive-grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8314921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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