Wayne County Community Foundation
The Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation established in 1978, based in Wooster, Ohio. The organization operates as a tax-exempt charitable entity that accepts contributions from individuals, businesses, nonprofits, churches, civic entities, and bequests to create and administer funds for the benefit of the greater Wayne County, Ohio area.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$156.4M
+14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.8M
+51.5% YoY
Grant Count
137
+5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
+43.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide philanthropic leadership to the community of Wayne County, Ohio. The organization's three primary goals are:
- To encourage individuals, organizations, and businesses to share part of their resources for the good of the community
- To assist community charitable organizations in the creation and management of endowments
- To provide oversight of investment and disbursement of funds devoted to charitable purposes
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on education, human services, philanthropy, and voluntarism. Recent grant awards have supported food access, health care, youth programs, capital projects, and emergency services across Wayne County.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates multiple grant cycles and named funds, including:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,041 to $1,056,391.
Review Cycle
and named funds, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves the greater Wayne County, Ohio area, though grantmaking also extends to Indiana and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $156,431,193
- Total Revenues: $18,873,146
- Total Expenses: $9,814,335
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $137,000,000
- Total Revenues: $10,300,000
- Total Expenses: $6,980,000
- Total Liabilities: $18,900,000
The foundation maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds. The organization consists of 598 separate funds.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $156,431,193 | $136,879,144 | $121,593,936 |
| Revenue | $18,873,146 | $10,272,766 | $6,329,494 |
| Expenses | $9,814,335 | $6,982,223 | $5,432,392 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,078,483 | $3,363,351 | $2,011,427 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Wayne County Community Foundation
Employment Resource Fund
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Laura B. Frick Charitable Trust
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 1, 2026
The Women's Fund
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation employs 4 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENT R STEINER | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| MARLENE BARKHEIMER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DEANNA TROUTMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ADAM A BRIGGS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARIBETH BURNS | ASST TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROGER D PROPER JR | ASST SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL D AGNONI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| W MICHAEL JARRETT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHERYL M KIRKBRIDE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GLENDA LEHMAN ERVIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CYRIL OFORI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM J ROBERTSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SCOTT BOYES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYNN MOOMAW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CINDY VAUGHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK AUBLE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MELANIE GARCIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $118,771 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In December 2025, the Wayne County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved $673,844.78 in fall competitive-cycle grants to 26 organizations. Grant awards supported initiatives including:
Wayne County Community Foundation awards $673,844 in fall 2025 communityAkron-Canton Regional Foodbank: $15,000 for the Wayne County Direct Distribution Program
Wayne County Community Foundation awards $673,844 in fall 2025 communityAnazao Community Partners: $25,000 for behavioral health care transition support
Boys & Girls Club of Wooster: $5,643.25 for educational technology
Central American Medical Outreach Inc.: $11,733 for computer workstations
Christian Children's Home of Ohio: $5,000 for therapeutic outings
The foundation has received a Four-Star rating based on its accountability and financial practices.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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