InspiRAYtion Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- 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:
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:
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
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