The Lima Community Foundation
The Lima Community Foundation is a public charity based in Lima, Ohio. Formed in 1965, it connects donors with charitable causes and supports local nonprofit organizations, scholarships, and other community projects.
The Lima Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lima Community Foundation gave $250K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $249,761
- +749.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,706
- +131.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,379
- Total assets
- $15,250,687
- +83.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Lima Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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For scholarships, students must submit the Student Information Profile. For Youth & The Arts grants, the Foundation directs applicants to complete the Youth | The Arts application.
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Lima Community Foundation Scholarships (General Program))
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1086, Lima, OH 45802
Phone: (419) 221-5928
Website: https://limacommunityfoundation.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 The Lima Community Foundation
Who The Lima Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Humane Society of Allen Count ($41K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,870), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated purpose includes promoting the well-being of residents of Lima and Allen County, Ohio. Its scholarship program lists an Allen County area scope, including Lima City, Shawnee Local, Elida Local, Lima Central Catholic High School, and Rhodes State College. The Youth & The Arts Grant is listed for the Lima, Ohio area. In 2024, 98% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lima Community Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2023) to $652K (2019). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Allen Count Lima, OH | Program Support | $41,457 |
| Lima Rescue Mission Lima, OH | Program Support | $41,457 |
| Market Street Presbyterian Ch Lima, OH | Program Support | $41,457 |
| Salvation Army of Lima Lima, OH | Program Support | $41,457 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $21,600 |
| Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | Scholarships | $17,379 |
| Freytag and Associates Inc Sidney, OH | Program Support | $13,038 |
| Rhodes State University Lima, OH | Scholarships | $12,558 |
| Allen County Land Bank Lima, OH | Program Support | $7,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,870 |
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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 | $15,250,687 | $8,324,539 | $785,576 | $249,761 | 11 | $2,032,252 |
| 2023 | $8,307,246 | $672,387 | $1,099,443 | $29,408 | 3 | $80,431 |
| 2022 | $8,157,098 | $2,095,392 | $570,752 | $98,143 | 7 | $-5,144 |
| 2021 | $7,350,092 | $1,845,215 | $459,046 | $65,912 | 6 | $1,319,939 |
| 2020 | $6,589,554 | $978,038 | $393,839 | $125,451 | 6 | $336,909 |
| 2019 | $5,246,362 | $616,605 | $926,918 | $651,600 | 2 | $195,236 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, the Foundation stated its mission is “to promote philanthropy, and provide stewardship and leadership to enhance the use of community resources to meet the needs of Lima's residents.”
The Foundation’s website says it manages dozens of scholarships and supports the arts and youth. It also describes discretionary grants for community charitable needs and offers funds for areas of interest such as arts and culture, education, historic preservation, children, and older adults.
Among the 2024 grantees, Lima Rescue Mission received support; the organization describes its mission as providing physical and spiritual care to homeless and needy people and outreach to inner-city youth. The Ohio State University received scholarship support; the university’s stated mission in the supplied material is to build the Buckeye alumni community and cultivate engaged citizens.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 11 grants totaling $249,761. Grants ranged from $5,488 to $41,457, with a median of $17,379. The Foundation’s 2024 grants included program support and scholarships.
Four recipients each received $41,457 for program support: Humane Society of Allen Count, Lima Rescue Mission, Market Street Presbyterian Ch, and Salvation Army of Lima. Scholarship grants included $21,600 to The Ohio State University, $17,379 to Ohio Northern University, $12,558 to Rhodes State University, and $6,870 to Bowling Green State University. Other reported recipients included Freytag and Associates Inc. ($13,038), Allen County Land Bank ($7,000), and Optimist International Foundation ($5,488).
The Foundation’s scholarship program manages dozens of awards. Eligibility varies by scholarship; criteria may include financial need, grades, athletics, or field of study. The Foundation’s program information gives March 15, 2027 as the next scholarship deadline. Its website also provides an application for Youth & The Arts grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robin Frazier as Executive Director; Beth Keehn as President; Everett S Kirk III as Vice President; Deanna Reynolds-Griffin as Secretary; and Jared Walsh as Treasurer. It also lists Karen A Boitnott as Past President and Robert J Meredith, Parker MacDonell, Robert E Shenk, and Todd Washam as Board Members.
The Lima Community Foundation is led by Robin Frazier, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robin Frazier
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$61K (2024)
Beth Keehn
President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Everett S Kirk III
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen A Boitnott
Past President
Secretary → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert E Shenk
Board Member
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J Meredith
Board Member
Director → Past President, 2023
Past President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Parker MacDonell
Board Member
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Reynolds-Griffin
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Walsh
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Washam
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Elizabeth W Winget (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David W Hardy (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Deborah S Violet (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Gloria P Leech (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: John W MacDonell (2019–2020) — Formerpresident
- Former: Phillip L Trueblood (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Susie A Gray (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $61K, to Robin Frazier (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Lima Community Foundation
How much does The Lima Community Foundation give each year?
The Lima Community Foundation gave $250K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $29K across 3 grants.
What is The Lima Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lima Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,379, and its average grant was $22,706, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Lima Community Foundation give grants?
The Lima Community Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lima, OH (6 grants).
Does The Lima Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Lima Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (7 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are The Lima Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lima Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Humane Society of Allen Count ($41,457), Lima Rescue Mission ($41,457) and Market Street Presbyterian Ch ($41,457), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,870), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lima Community Foundation?
The Lima Community Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What does The Lima Community Foundation fund?
In its 2024 filing, the Foundation stated its mission is “to promote philanthropy, and provide stewardship and leadership to enhance the use of community resources to meet the needs of Lima's residents.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lima Community Foundation?
For scholarships, students must submit the Student Information Profile. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lima Community Foundation's EIN?
The Lima Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6577091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Lima Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lima-community-foundation-morg_a64c40408c1a4c9bacb46802cad21895
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