G. William Hartzell Community Grants

G. William Hartzell Community Grants

Funder: Piqua Community Foundation
Fund Established By: G. William "Bill" Hartzell estate bequest
Geographic Scope: Piqua, Ohio
Contact: info@piquacommunityfoundation.org, 937-615-9080

Overview

The G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund provides unrestricted grants to local organizations serving Piqua residents. This fund honors the legacy of a generous community supporter whose influence continues through annual distributions.

Award Information

• Annual Distribution: $42,000 total to multiple organizations
• Award Type: Unrestricted funding
• Distribution Frequency: Annual distribution (typically fall, with spring scholarships also available)

Eligible Applicants

• Nonprofit organizations in Piqua
• Community service organizations
• Educational institutions
• Health and wellness organizations
• Parks and recreation organizations

Focus Areas

• Education and literacy
• Health and social services
• Parks and natural areas
• Community services
• Arts and culture

Recent Recipients (2018-2019)

Brukner Nature Center, Diagon Valley, Eagles' Wings Stable, Friends of the Piqua Parks, Garden Tribe, Goodwill/Easter Seals, Greene Street Day Care and Preschool, Lockington United Methodist Church, Miami County YMCA, The New Path Inc., Piqua Compassion Network, Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development, UVMC Foundation, YWCA Piqua, Child Care Choices Inc., Congregation Anshe Emeth, Forest Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, Friends of Mainstreet Piqua, Friends of the Piqua Public Library, Health Partners Free Clinic, Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, Miami County Dental Clinic, Piqua Parents As Teachers, Protecting Our Water Ways, Salvation Army, Troy-Miami County Library, United Way of Miami County, Young Life of the Upper Miami Valley

Decision Process

• Grants are presented by donor advisory committee members
• Distribution event held annually
• Unrestricted funding allows recipients flexibility in use