The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is a public charity based in Findlay, Ohio. It makes grants and invests in initiatives intended to improve quality of life in Hancock County, supporting a range of community projects and nonprofit and government entities.
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation gave $5.1M across 102 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Ohio. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,120,570
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 102
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,202
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,250
- Total assets
- $195,029,537
- +23.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (26 of 102, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% 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 Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Community Engagement staff to discuss a project before applying. Responsive grant applications are submitted through the online process. The website provides grant-seeker guidelines, a logic model form, application tutorials, and guidance for communicating grant awards.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists four responsive-grant cycles each year, with letters of intent due the first Friday of October, January, April, and July; full proposals due the first Friday of December, March, June, and September; and board decisions in February, May, September, and November. HancockREADS, Hancock Education Fund, and Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring applications are due the first Friday in March. Handbags That Help proposals are announced and open in December.
- Deadline
- The website lists four responsive-grant cycles each year, with letters of intent due the first Friday of October,…
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 W Sandusky Street 207, Findlay, OH 45840
Phone: (419) 425-1100
Website: https://community-foundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
FHCCF: Hancock Education Fund Grants
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FHCCF: HancockREADS Grant
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FHCCF: Handbags That Help Grants
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Who The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc ($956K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
432 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 340 grants of 432 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its work as serving Hancock County, Ohio. In 2024, 95% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the remaining reported shares went to Georgia (2%), Nevada (2%), Texas (1%), and Florida (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 102 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 102 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $26K 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 $2.1M (2020) to $5.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 102 grants totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc Bowling Green, OH | Recreation/Sports/Leisure | $955,950 |
| Hancock Parks Foundation Findlay, OH | Recreation/Sports/Leisure | $398,254 |
| YMCA of Findlay Findlay, OH | Childcare | $358,694 |
| Findlay City Schools Findlay, OH | Educational | $205,397 |
| Marathon Center for the Performing Arts Findlay, OH | Arts/Culture/Humanities | $189,083 |
| City Mission of Findlay Ohio Findlay, OH | Housing/Shelter | $180,400 |
| Hancock Christian Clearing House Findlay, OH | Human Service | $144,509 |
| HHWP Community Action Commission Findlay, OH | Transportation | $100,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Religion | $100,000 |
| University of Findlay Grants Manager Findlay, OH | Community Development | $91,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195,029,537 | $30,972,257 | $8,129,526 | $5,120,570 | 102 | $7,072,613 |
| 2023 | $158,590,213 | $8,945,529 | $7,297,049 | $4,464,978 | 85 | $5,497,184 |
| 2022 | $141,658,583 | $9,246,774 | $6,760,762 | $4,336,233 | 81 | $5,156,320 |
| 2021 | $174,190,586 | $14,253,746 | $5,789,874 | $3,189,172 | 84 | $7,960,901 |
| 2020 | $155,226,044 | $6,039,680 | $5,899,658 | $2,142,661 | 80 | $2,416,987 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all in the community. Its filing describes grantmaking from unrestricted and field-of-interest funds, responses to proposals from nonprofits and government entities, and investments in long-term initiatives and system-change solutions. It also reports providing organizational-strengthening opportunities for local nonprofits, including workshops, coaching, professional-services assistance, and capacity-building resources.
Its grant programs include responsive grants; literacy initiatives through HancockREADS and the Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring program; Hancock Education Fund grants; Handbags That Help grants focused on building strong families in Hancock County; and donor-advised grants. The Foundation also reports that a supporting organization operates The Family Center Building, a multi-tenant nonprofit center with office and meeting space.
The organizations it supported in 2024 illustrate the range of grantees. Hancock Parks Foundation says it benefits the Hancock Park District and other qualified organizations managing parks and recreational facilities in the county. The YMCA of Findlay describes its work as building healthy spirit, mind, and body and nurturing children, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility. The City Mission of Findlay says it provides emergency help to people who are homeless or hungry. The Hancock County Performing Arts Center describes its work as fostering appreciation for dramatic, dance, and musical arts and providing arts education and opportunities for new talent.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 102 grants totaling $5,120,570. Grant amounts ranged from $5,300 to $955,950, with a median grant of $20,250. Its largest reported grants included $955,950 to Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc. for recreation, sports, and leisure; $398,254 to Hancock Parks Foundation for recreation, sports, and leisure; $358,694 to YMCA of Findlay for childcare; and $205,397 to Findlay City Schools for educational purposes. Other large grants included $189,083 to Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, $180,400 to City Mission of Findlay Ohio, and $144,509 to Hancock Christian Clearing House.
For responsive grants, the website directs organizations to contact Community Engagement staff to discuss a project and describes an online process that includes letters of intent, applications, and reporting. The website identifies nonprofit organizations in Hancock County as applicants for its general grantmaking and lists government entities among the proposal sources described in the Foundation’s filing. New applicants must submit IRS Form W-9 with their grant application. HancockREADS applicants are asked to discuss project ideas with the program director before submitting a proposal. Handbags That Help invites proposals from nonprofit organizations for Hancock County programs focused on building strong families, urgent community needs, or new approaches to community problems.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Patty Lucas, chairperson; John Livingston, vice chair; Kelly Shroll, secretary; Beverly Dowling, treasurer; and trustees Christina Rodriguez, Chris Ward, Ed Reading, Frank Cosiano, Rod Walton, and Ginger Jones. Chris Ward and Rod Walton are listed as trustees from August 2024.
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is led by Brian Treece, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Treece
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $169K (2024)
Patty Lucas
Chairperson
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Rodriguez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Reading
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Wilson
Trustee
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Jones
Trustee
Chairperson → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Essex
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Cosiano
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alissa Preston
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Conlisk
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ward
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rod Walton
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Brown
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Kimberly Bash
Community Engagement Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Kelly Shroll
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Dowling
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Livingston
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Garry L. Peiffer (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard Kirk (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dave Thomas (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John Koehler (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Smith (2020) — Former CFO
- Former: Katherine Kreuchauf (2020) — Former President
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 $169K, to Brian Treece (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
How much does The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation give each year?
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation gave $5.1M across 102 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.5M across 85 grants.
What is The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,250, and its average grant was $50,202, across 102 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation give grants?
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Findlay, OH (62 grants), Arlington, OH (4 grants), Bowling Green, OH (3 grants) and McComb, OH (3 grants).
Does The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 102 grants with a stated purpose on The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (18 grants), "Religion" (18 grants) and "Human Service" (12 grants).
Who are The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc ($955,950), Hancock Parks Foundation ($398,254) and YMCA of Findlay ($358,694), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation?
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation reported $195.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.0M.
What does The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all in the community. Its filing describes grantmaking from unrestricted and field-of-interest funds, responses to proposals from nonprofits and government entities, and investments in long-term initiatives and system-change solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation?
Contact Community Engagement staff to discuss a project before applying. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's EIN?
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1713261. 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
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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 September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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