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Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Note: Specific application deadlines and detailed requirements are distributed annually to registered nonprofit organizations on the mailing list”

Overview

InspiRAYtion Grants

Funder: WPCU Sunshine Community Fund

Overview: The InspiRAYtion Grants are funded by WPCU partner-employees who raise funds each year to provide support to selected nonprofit organizations that align with the Sunshine Community Fund's mission and vision of strengthening financial health and wellbeing in communities.

Target Organizations: Nonprofit organizations serving southwest and central Ohio that align with WPCU Sunshine Community Fund's mission

Funding Source: Funds raised by WPCU, myCUmortgage, and CoverPoint Insurance employees through fundraising activities

Focus Areas: Organizations that support financial well-being building blocks including:

  • Learning & Education

  • Employment & Income

  • Financial Services

  • Food Insecurity

  • Health & Wellness

  • Housing

  • Social Integration

  • Military and veteran connectivity
  • Mission Alignment: Selected organizations must help improve, strengthen, and safeguard the financial security of vulnerable populations within the community

    Geographic Scope: Southwest and central Ohio communities served by WPCU

    Contact: Contact the WPCU Sunshine Community Fund to join the mailing list and learn more about grant opportunities

    Contact Email: [email protected]

    Contact Phone: (937) 581-7208

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for InspiRAYtion Grants should:

    1. Join Mailing List: Contact the WPCU Sunshine Community Fund to be added to the mailing list for nonprofit organizations
    2. Receive Grant Information: Grant announcements and application details will be distributed to organizations on the mailing list
    3. Submit Application: Follow submission requirements provided with grant announcement

    Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: (937) 581-7208

  • Organization: WPCU Sunshine Community Fund
  • Note: Specific application deadlines and detailed requirements are distributed annually to registered nonprofit organizations on the mailing list

    What WPCU Sunshine Community Fund actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    26
    Total given
    $310K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $7,500–$20K
    • By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Dayton, OH; Columbus, OH; Xenia, OH.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 92% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Rebuilding Together Dayton · Dayton, OH

      Community Giving

      $20K

    • Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center · Columbus, OH

      Community Giving

      $20K

    • Canal Winchester Human Services · Canal Winchester, OH

      Community Giving

      $15K

    • Impact Garage · Beavercreek, OH

      Community Giving

      $15K

    • Learn to Earn Dayton · Dayton, OH

      Community Giving

      $15K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsworkforce-developmentfood-securityhealthcarehousing

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