Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation is a private, independent philanthropic organization based in Barberton, Ohio. The foundation provides grants to charitable organizations and nursing scholarships aligned with its mission of improving health and wellness in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$246K
-2.7% YoY
Grant Count
34
-12.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+11.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide health and wellness opportunities for citizens of Barberton, Ohio, and surrounding communities. The foundation also awards nursing scholarships to residents of the historical service area of Barberton Citizen's Hospital (now Summa Barberton) to encourage careers in nursing.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry (LOI) as the first step in the grant application process for nonprofits considering submission.
Grant Types
How to Apply
The foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry (LOI) as the first step in the grant application process for nonprofits considering submission.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations serving Barberton, Ohio, and surrounding communities in northeast Ohio, with particular focus on Stark and Summit Counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2023):
- Total Assets: $4,744,837
- Total Giving: $253,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,013,970 | $4,744,837 | $4,397,450 |
| Revenue | $453,422 | $282,218 | $153,440 |
| Expenses | $312,806 | $308,380 | $318,759 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $246,167 | $253,000 | $254,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $333,740 | $272,168 | $140,151 |
| Distributable Amount | $238,706 | $205,286 | $239,837 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Governors:
- Diana Stevenson, Clerk of Courts for Barberton Municipal Court – Chair
- Mary Jo Goss, Retired Registered Nurse – Vice Chair
- Craig McKendry, Barberton City Schools – Secretary/Treasurer
- Michael Chisnell, Bruton Chisnell Advisors
- Patti Cleary, Retired Barberton City School District Superintendent
- Shorter Griffin, Barberton City Council Ward 3 Representative
- Dee Parsons, Retired Barberton City Schools Administrator
- Andrea Pfouts, Summa Health – Barberton Campus
- Steve Poholski, Huntington Bank
- David Stephens, Retired Hospital Administrator
- Donald Wood, Retired Electrical Engineer
The foundation has an open seat on the Board of Governors.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA STEVENSON | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| PATTI CLEARY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DOUGLAS GORMLEY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| AARON LEPP | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID STEPHENS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DON WOOD | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CRAIG MCKENDRY | SECRETARY/TR | 0.5 | — |
| MARY JO GOSS | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| SHORTER GRIFFIN JR | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DEIDRE PARSONS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREA PFOUTS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| STEVE POHOLSKI | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 460 W Paige Ave, Barberton, OH 44203-2564
Phone: 330-745-5995
Website: www.barbertoncf.org/tphwf
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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