The Barberton Community Foundation
The Barberton Community Foundation is a public charity based in Barberton, Ohio. Established in 1996, it manages a permanent endowment and supports grants, scholarships, and programs intended to strengthen Barberton and benefit its residents.
The Barberton Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Barberton Community Foundation gave $784K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $783,690
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,654
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $102,661,241
- +8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 The Barberton Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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For the Education, Workforce and Economic Development grant program, submit a letter of inquiry outlining the project at least three weeks before the deadline. The Foundation says it will discuss the project with the applicant and may invite an application based on those conversations.
- Review Cycle
- The website describes annual closing dates of February 1 for downtown and community development projects and May 15 for birth-to-five education, workforce development, and basic needs. The listed 2026 cycle-two dates have passed.
- Deadline
- The website describes annual closing dates of February 1 for downtown and community development projects and May 15…
- Contact
Mailing address: 460 W Paige Ave, Barberton, OH 44203
Phone: (330) 745-5995
Website: https://barbertoncf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from The Barberton Community Foundation
Barberton Community Foundation: Small Grants
The Barberton Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Downtown Building Rehabilitation Grant
The Barberton Community Foundation
Amount
$125,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Education, Workforce and Economic Development Grants
The Barberton Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Barberton Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barberton Community Development Corporation ($196K). Together the top 10 received $628K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 112 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says its grant programs should benefit Barberton residents. All 2024 itemized grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, including organizations in Barberton and nearby communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Barberton Community Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $16K repeat.
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 $784K (2024) to $2.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $784K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barberton Community Development Corporation Barberton, OH | Downtown Rehabilitation, Economic Development | $195,715 |
| The Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce Akron, OH | Economic Development | $125,000 |
| City of Barberton Barberton, OH | Economic Development, Parks and Recreation | $104,697 |
| Main Street Barberton Inc Barberton, OH | Operating Support, Downtown Revitalization | $85,000 |
| Victim Assistance Program Inc Akron, OH | Victim Advocacy for Barberton Residents | $25,000 |
| Summa Health Barberton, OH | Cardiac Monitors for Barberton Citizens | $22,500 |
| Limitless Ambition Inc Stow, OH | Teen Programming for Barberton Students | $20,000 |
| Barberton Diamond Sports Barberton, OH | Baseball and Softball Programming for Barberton Children | $17,500 |
| Barberton Public Schools Barberton, OH | Athletics, Extracurricular Activities, Tutoring, Music, Attendance | $17,109 |
| Kave Coffee Bar LLC Barberton, OH | Outdoor Mural for Downtown Beautification | $15,088 |
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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 | $102,661,241 | $2,515,401 | $2,504,681 | $783,690 | 24 | $1,552,089 |
| 2023 | $94,954,274 | $8,604,448 | $2,531,050 | $826,097 | 21 | $2,018,140 |
| 2022 | $80,754,262 | $3,298,919 | $2,432,296 | $916,562 | 25 | $2,028,677 |
| 2021 | $94,839,869 | $20,499,069 | $3,745,633 | $2,510,090 | 17 | $19,739,849 |
| 2020 | $88,080,926 | $1,614,296 | $3,767,558 | $2,663,622 | 25 | $1,269,771 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the Barberton community for current and future generations by providing leadership, fostering collaboration, and creating a legacy of giving to do good. Its strategic priorities include early learning for children from birth through age five; career pathways, workforce development, and post-secondary scholarships; downtown revitalization; and responsive support for needs such as food security, personal safety, health and wellness, and housing stability.
The Foundation says it funds tax-exempt nonprofit organizations whose programs align with its mission and strategic plan and benefit Barberton residents. Barberton City Schools may be eligible with advance approval from the superintendent, and the City of Barberton is also eligible. Among 2024 recipients, Barberton Community Development describes its mission as assisting small businesses. Victim Assistance Program describes its work as crisis intervention, advocacy, and education for victims of crime and trauma; Child Guidance & Family Solutions describes its mission as providing mental health services; and Habitat for Humanity of Summit County describes its work as bringing people together to build homes and community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the IRS filing data lists 24 itemized grants totaling $783,690. The grants ranged from $6,000 to $195,715, with a median of $15,000. The filing’s program narrative separately reports 76 grants totaling $503,999 to 50 recipients across all funds, as well as $90,086 in grants returned; these are separate figures from the itemized grant list.
The largest listed grants were $195,715 to Barberton Community Development Corporation for downtown rehabilitation and economic development; $125,000 to the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce for economic development; $104,697 to the City of Barberton for economic development, parks, and recreation; and $85,000 to Main Street Barberton for operating support and downtown revitalization. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Victim Assistance Program for victim advocacy for Barberton residents and $22,500 to Summa Health for cardiac monitors for Barberton citizens.
The Foundation’s website describes two annual grant cycles: one for downtown and community development projects, closing February 1, and one for birth-to-five education, workforce development, and basic needs, closing May 15. Its Education, Workforce and Economic Development grant information asks nonprofits to submit a letter of inquiry at least three weeks before the deadline; after discussion, applicants may be invited to apply. The listed 2026 cycle-two LOI date of April 24 and application deadline of May 15 have passed.
The Foundation excludes projects that do not benefit Barberton residents; necessary operating expenses, including salaries; debt reduction, deficits, or previous obligations; fundraising activities; political projects; religious purposes; venture capital for competitive profit-making activities; and endowments housed elsewhere.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynne Holcomb as chair, Moriah Cheatham-Williams as vice chair, Hugh McMichael as treasurer, and Deb Shreiner as secretary. Listed directors include Jeffrey Ramnytz through September 19, 2024, and Jason Ondrus beginning September 19, 2024, along with Michael Andric, Mayor William Judge, Justin Greer, and Jason Slater.
The Barberton Community Foundation is led by Joshua Gordon, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Gordon
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2024)
Lynne Holcomb
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Peters
Director of Finance
Director of Finance → Director of Finance & Interim Executive Director, 2023
Director of Finance & Interim Executive Director → Director of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$84K (2022) → $114K (2024)
Jason Slater
Director
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mayor William Judge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Greer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Osborne
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Hutchison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wynn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Ondrus
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Chenault
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Andric
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renea Macko
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Shreiner
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moriah Cheatham-Williams
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh McMichael
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jeffrey Ramnytz (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 091924
- Former: Jennifer Bidlingmyer (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Bauschlinger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Suzanne T. Allen (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Elizabeth Mayreis (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Brett Haverlick (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Denny Liddle (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Josh Gordon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Epner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Trevor Hunt (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brett Fogle (2020–2021) — Director of Finance · Filing note: Ended 123121
- Former: Craig Meyges (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended 123121
- Former: Edna Boyle (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Vinay (2020) — Director
- Former: Tina Linton (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $145K, to Joshua Gordon (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Barberton Community Foundation
How much does The Barberton Community Foundation give each year?
The Barberton Community Foundation gave $784K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $826K across 21 grants.
What is The Barberton Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Barberton Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $32,654, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Barberton Community Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Barberton Community Foundation give grants?
The Barberton Community Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (10 grants), Barberton, OH (9 grants) and Stow, OH (2 grants).
Does The Barberton Community Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Barberton Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Barberton Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Barberton Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Barberton Community Development Corporation ($195,715), The Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce ($125,000) and City of Barberton ($104,697), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Barberton Community Foundation?
The Barberton Community Foundation reported $102.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does The Barberton Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the Barberton community for current and future generations by providing leadership, fostering collaboration, and creating a legacy of giving to do good. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barberton Community Foundation?
For the Education, Workforce and Economic Development grant program, submit a letter of inquiry outlining the project at least three weeks before the deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Barberton Community Foundation's EIN?
The Barberton Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1846432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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