Sandusky County Communities
THE MISSION OF THE SANDUSKY COUNTY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF SANDUSKY COUNTY BY MANAGING PERMANENT INVESTMENTS FOR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.9M
+19.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$580K
+270.7% YoY
Grant Count
20
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+122.4% YoY
About Sandusky County Communities
Based on IRS filings
Sandusky County Communities is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FREMONT, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $580K. Net investment income was $460K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,948,787 | $7,481,378 | $6,309,921 |
| Revenue | $1,854,748 | $868,688 | $312,971 |
| Expenses | $882,219 | $452,244 | $656,648 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $459,906 | $137,182 | $76,796 |
| 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
67 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Sandusky County Communities
Building Community Together (BCT) Community Service Projects Grant
SANDUSKY COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sandusky County Communities Foundation Competitive Grants Program
SANDUSKY COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Joseph Catholic Church ($250,000), Firelands Habitat for Humanity ($50,000), Imentor Chicago ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BISHOP HOFFMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FREMONT, OH | REACH OUT PROGRAM | $12,300 |
| CAMP FIRE SANDUSKY COUNTY FREMONT, OH | TREEHOUSE REPAIRS | $10,300 |
| CITY OF FREMONT FREMONT, OH | PARK PLAY | $28,505 |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY S GOLDEN, CO | DONATION | $15,000 |
| FIRELANDS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SANDUSKY, OH | HOME BUILDING | $50,000 |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF SANDUSKY COUNTY FREMONT, OH | PET FOOD PANTRY | $5,616 |
| IMENTOR CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | DONATION | $50,000 |
| LIBERTY CENTER OF SANDUSKY COUNTY FREMONT, OH | DONATION | $9,150 |
| LINDSEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT LINDSEY, OH | AERIAL DRONES | $9,530 |
| NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH TEMPERANCE, MI | PASTOR RETIREMENT | $26,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON CONKLIN | TREASURER | — | — |
| BRYCE ESTEP | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KEN FROST | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ASHLEY GAMBLE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARC GLOTZBECKER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DENICE HIRT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MIRANDA HOFFMAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DANYELLE LANTZ | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BARRY LUSE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JERRI MILLER | SECRETARY | — | — |
| ANGIE MORELOCK | CHAIR | — | — |
| PAUL WANNEMACHER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| AARON WILSON | VICE CHAIR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandusky County Communities?
Sandusky County Communities is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FREMONT, OH. It holds $8.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sandusky County Communities?
As of 2024, Sandusky County Communities holds $8.9M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $580K in 2024.
Where does Sandusky County Communities operate?
Sandusky County Communities has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio.
What size grants does Sandusky County Communities award?
In 2024, Sandusky County Communities awarded 20 grants totaling $580K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sandusky County Communities's EIN?
Sandusky County Communities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8314921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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