Tuscarawas County Community Foundation
The Tuscarawas County Community Foundation is based in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Established in 2001, it accepts gifts and bequests from individuals, families, and businesses, manages those funds, and uses investment income to support scholarships, community projects, and other charitable purposes benefiting Tuscarawas County residents.
Tuscarawas County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Tuscarawas County Community Foundation gave $1.2M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,223,964
- +226.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,210
- +166.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,637
- Total assets
- $17,254,456
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tuscarawas County Community Foundation
- How to Apply
The 2024 filing states that applications should include a completed grant application form, a dated cover letter signed by the board president or executive director stating the purpose and requested amount and…
The 2024 filing states that applications should include a completed grant application form, a dated cover letter signed by the board president or executive director stating the purpose and requested amount and endorsing the request, an overview of the organization’s programs and services, a project summary with its need, goals, objectives, and implementation strategies, a proposed project budget listing other funding sources contacted, and a future funding plan. Grants are for qualified charitable organizations serving Tuscarawas County residents and must support eligible charitable purposes. The filing also bars use of grant funds for prohibited political campaign activity, attempts to influence legislation, or voter registration drives. Grants are limited to activities performed and organizations located in the United States.
- Review Cycle
- June 15.
- Deadline
- June 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Grant Application
Mailing address: C/O Tusc Cty Community Fdn, 1323 4Th Street Nw, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Phone: (330) 602-6264
Email: info@tuscfoundation.com
Website: https://tuscfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tuscarawas County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 174 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports charitable work serving Tuscarawas County residents. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tuscarawas County Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $333K (2019) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 38 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,223,964 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 38 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,254,456 | $1,623,068 | $1,442,759 | $1,223,964 | 38 | $1,317,830 | $299,843 | $830,587 |
| 2023 | $16,650,314 | $1,218,289 | $601,124 | $375,130 | 31 | $468,614 | $236,866 | $768,824 |
| 2022 | $14,732,742 | $-412,413 | $1,126,047 | $899,420 | 36 | $983,414 | $187,363 | $800,496 |
| 2021 | $17,910,328 | $3,324,921 | $809,151 | $617,878 | 36 | $678,761 | $292,262 | $789,011 |
| 2020 | $14,304,402 | $4,700,088 | $481,900 | $351,709 | 33 | — | $165,717 | $540,898 |
| 2019 | $9,379,271 | $364,666 | $473,477 | $333,000 | 28 | — | $173,049 | $437,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tuscarawas County Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $831K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to enhance quality of life in its area by making charitable grants to deserving nonprofit organizations through donor-advised and general community funds. Its grant categories are Arts, Culture, & Humanities; Civic & Community Affairs; Conservation & Environment; Education; Health & Wellness; and Human Services.
It welcomes applications from nonprofit organizations serving Tuscarawas County residents. Its supported organizations include United Way of Tuscarawas County, whose stated mission is to invest in local programs and services that improve residents’ lives. The foundation also reported a grant to an individual recipient, which says it supports charitable projects advancing poverty relief and education, especially for underprivileged and vulnerable women and children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $1,223,964. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $406,200, with a median grant of $11,636. Notable grants included $406,200 to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County for operating expenses; $203,100 to The Salvation Army for aid to disadvantaged individuals; $66,667 to Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital for cancer center capital support; and $55,000 to RTY - an individual recipient for youth-program operating expenses. United Way of Tuscarawas County received $50,000 for Tuscarawas County services.
The foundation’s general grant criteria favor well-planned approaches to solving problems, innovative and efficient use of funds, support that is vital or catalytic, plans for continuation or expansion, shared resources that reduce expenses, and cooperation that avoids duplication of services. The foundation normally does not approve general-fund grants for operating expenses of well-established organizations, deficit financing, endowments, annual appeals or membership contributions, or conferences and recognition events.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website describes a nine-member volunteer board: three at-large members and six appointed by community organizations. The 2024 filing lists Alan Bambeck as president, Scott Robinson as executive director, John Maxwell as vice president, Stephenie Wilson as treasurer, and Robin Waltz, Milo Miller, Dr. Ira Wentworth, Jeannine Kennedy, and Natalie Bollon as directors.
Tuscarawas County Community Foundation is led by Alan Bambeck, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Bambeck
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Milo Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robin Waltz
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ira Wentworth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeannine Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Natalie Bollon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Maxwell
Vice President
Vice Presidn → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott Robinson
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephenie Wilson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Janelle Jones (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Preston (2019) — Former Director
- Former: Ed Lee (2019) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Stephenson (2019) — Director
- Former: Richard Roe (2019) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Tuscarawas County Community Foundation
How much does Tuscarawas County Community Foundation give each year?
Tuscarawas County Community Foundation gave $1.2M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $375K across 31 grants.
What is Tuscarawas County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Tuscarawas County Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,637, and its average grant was $32,210, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tuscarawas County Community Foundation give grants?
Tuscarawas County Community Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Tuscarawas County Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Tuscarawas County Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Harrold Fund Grant" (8 grants).
How large is Tuscarawas County Community Foundation?
Tuscarawas County Community Foundation reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $831K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tuscarawas County Community Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to enhance quality of life in its area by making charitable grants to deserving nonprofit organizations through donor-advised and general community funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tuscarawas County Community Foundation?
The 2024 filing states that applications should include a completed grant application form, a dated cover letter signed by the board president or executive director stating the purpose and requested amount and… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tuscarawas County Community Foundation's EIN?
Tuscarawas County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1930804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tuscarawas County Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tuscarawas-county-community-foundation-morg_0f9c140adafe4d17a20747c97bcd4116
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