The Springfield Foundation
The Springfield Foundation is a public charity based in Springfield, Ohio, formed in 1948. It raises, strengthens, and distributes permanent charitable funds to improve quality of life for Clark County residents, including through grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships for students.
The Springfield Foundation at a glance
In short: The Springfield Foundation gave $3.6M across 146 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Ohio. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,571,537
- +78.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 146
- +97.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,463
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,766
- Total assets
- $142,878,025
- +8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (51 of 145, 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 Springfield Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation describes an annual competitive application process for eligible organizations; its 2026 cycle deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 N Limestone St Ste 201, Springfield, OH 45503
Phone: (937) 324-8773
Website: https://springfieldfoundation.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 Springfield Foundation
Who The Springfield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clark County Park District ($187K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($23,641), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
454 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 408 grants of 454 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that its competitive grant program serves the Clark County, Ohio community. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 146 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Springfield Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 51 of 145 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2023) to $3.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 146 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County Park District Springfield, OH | To Purchase Land | $186,500 |
| Clark State College Springfield, OH | Scholarship | $181,685 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Springfield, OH | General Support | $169,161 |
| Rotary Club of Springfield Springfield, OH | General Support | $144,833 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $139,890 |
| Rocking Horse Community Health Center Springfield, OH | General Support | $112,041 |
| Springfield Symphony Orchestra Springfield, OH | General Support | $108,085 |
| Springfield Museum of Art Springfield, OH | General Support | $105,292 |
| Springfield Catholic Central School Foundation Springfield, OH | Emerald Evening | $81,691 |
| Friends of the Hartman Rock Garden Springfield, OH | General Support | $81,550 |
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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 | $142,878,025 | $6,823,807 | $5,363,934 | $3,571,537 | 146 | $2,993,816 |
| 2023 | $131,250,451 | $18,054,801 | $4,857,662 | $2,005,000 | 74 | $1,954,570 |
| 2022 | $109,518,613 | $7,221,415 | $5,602,894 | $2,768,063 | 114 | $1,754,214 |
| 2021 | $116,865,181 | $10,170,377 | $3,772,963 | $2,638,113 | 120 | $3,722,652 |
| 2020 | $97,337,014 | — | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to “raise, strengthen, and distribute permanent charitable funds to improve the quality of life for residents of Clark County.”
Its competitive grantmaking strategy covers six areas: Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment & Conservation, Health, and Human Services. The Foundation says it gives first consideration to programs, projects, and services closely aligned with that strategy.
Examples of supported organizations include Second Harvest Food Bank, whose stated mission is to alleviate hunger by sourcing and distributing food and building community partnerships; Rocking Horse Community Health Center, which says it provides a caring environment where quality services help adults and children improve physical and emotional health; and Springfield Symphony Orchestra, which says it enriches lives through symphonic performances and education programs. Springfield Museum of Art says it collects, exhibits, and preserves art to inspire and educate, while Friends of the Hartman Rock Garden describes its mission as preserving Ben Hartman’s visionary art environment.
Grantmaking
The Foundation offers one competitive grant cycle per year, with decisions typically announced in late November or early December. Its 2026 cycle was scheduled to close August 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.; that deadline has passed. Organizations may submit up to three applications per cycle.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, and government units such as public schools and municipalities. An organization without 501(c)(3) status may apply through a qualified nonprofit fiscal agent. Applicants must have a governing board, conduct business without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or national origin, and provide programs or projects serving Clark County, Ohio. The Foundation lists exclusions including awards to individuals, political-candidate support or lobbying, annual campaigns or dues, endowments outside the Foundation, sectarian worship or instruction, and certain fraternal, political, labor, athletic, social, or veterans’ groups. It also excludes school bands, choral groups, drill teams, color guards, annual fund drives, and applicants who have not completed prior grant reporting requirements.
The application guide directs organizations to register an account, complete an organizational profile, select an available opportunity, and submit the application through the grants system. The Foundation’s resources page lists application instructions, program or operating budget forms, and reporting forms. Its filing says grantees must provide interim and final reports, which are evaluated to check that grants are used for their intended purposes; site visits occur on a random basis.
In 2024, the Foundation reported 146 grants totaling $3,571,537. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $186,500, with a median of $11,766. The largest awards included $186,500 to Clark County Park District for land purchase, $181,685 to Clark State College for scholarships, $169,161 to Second Harvest Food Bank for general support, and $144,833 to Rotary Club of Springfield for general support. Other notable awards were $139,890 to The Ohio State University for scholarships, $112,041 to Rocking Horse Community Health Center for general support, and $108,085 to Springfield Symphony Orchestra for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen Moody as president; Amanda Lantz as vice president; Sharon Frandsen as secretary; and Nettie Carter-Smith as treasurer. It lists Aaron Clark, Kimmerly Griffith, Matt Luther, Sunna Bass, Greg Rogers, and Pam Meermans as trustees.
The Springfield Foundation is led by Susan Carey, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Carey
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $143K (2024)
Stephen Moody
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Basil Fett
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Shaffer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wells
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Flax
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Humera Umerani
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Jermain Maynard
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sunna Bass
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Luther
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Meermans
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Barlow
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Fox
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Crew
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Loftis
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimmerly Griffith
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Lantz
Vice President
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nettie Carter-Smith
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Frandsen
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jeanne Lampe (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Victoria Dawson-Scruse (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Kristi Leeth (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ted Vander Roest (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Brian Smith (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Darrell Kitchen (2021) — President
- Former: Randy Kapp (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Raphael Allen (2021) — Trustee -
- Former: Sheila Rice (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Neely (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $143K, to Susan Carey (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Springfield Foundation
How much does The Springfield Foundation give each year?
The Springfield Foundation gave $3.6M across 146 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 74 grants.
What is The Springfield Foundation's typical grant size?
The Springfield Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,766, and its average grant was $24,463, across 146 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Springfield Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Springfield Foundation give grants?
The Springfield 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 Springfield, OH (79 grants), Dayton, OH (12 grants), Columbus, OH (8 grants) and Yellow Springs, OH (6 grants).
Does The Springfield Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 66% of The Springfield Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (96 of 146) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (23 grants).
Who are The Springfield Foundation's largest grantees?
The Springfield Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Clark County Park District ($186,500), Clark State College ($181,685) and Second Harvest Food Bank ($169,161), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($23,641), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Springfield Foundation?
The Springfield Foundation reported $142.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What does The Springfield Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to “raise, strengthen, and distribute permanent charitable funds to improve the quality of life for residents of Clark County.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Springfield Foundation?
The Foundation describes an annual competitive application process for eligible organizations; its 2026 cycle deadline has passed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Springfield Foundation's EIN?
The Springfield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6030764. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Springfield Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-springfield-foundation-morg_60cdb71ceda44238a5b2702babbaa806
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