Henry and Louise Timken Foundation Grant

The Henry and Louise Timken Foundation Grant provides essential funding to support charitable initiatives that benefit the Stark County community. Established as a supporting foundation of the Stark Community Foundation, it focuses on programs in medical vision services, aviation, and the arts. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations and government entities with a minimum of three years of operation. The Foundation prioritizes local projects that enhance community well-being and development.

The Henry and Louise Timken Foundation is a supporting foundation governed by a Board of Trustees awarding charitable grants primarily for the benefit of the Stark County community and programs of special interest.
In 1980, the Henry and Louise Timken Foundation transitioned from a private foundation to a supporting foundation of Stark Community Foundation. The Foundation has played an integral role in funding downtown Canton redevelopment efforts.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be a tax-exempt private agency, 501(c)(3) organization (that is recognized as a public charity) or government entity and must be established for at least three years.

Ineligibility

The Foundation will not award grants to an organization lasting more than three consecutive years and does not approve grants to support deficit financing for programs or capital expenditures.