LCF: The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust Grant

LCF: The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Licking County Foundation
Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Summary

The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust Grant, administered by the Licking County Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Licking County, Ohio. This grant supports nonprofit organizations that launch innovative projects, empower underserved residents, and foster collaboration among local groups. Priority is given to unique initiatives that address community needs while complying with eligibility criteria, including IRS charitable status. This grant seeks to make a significant impact through effective, practical solutions.

Overview

Strengthening our community Licking County Foundation (LCF) was established to help channel donors’ compassion into action through the allocation of grants to charitable organizations that meet existing and emerging needs across our community. Our nonprofit grant partners make it possible for the Foundation to support a wide variety of activities benefiting local citizens of all ages in areas including health and human services, arts and culture, education, parks and recreation, the environment, economic development, public safety, and more. In addition to grants made from our Field of Interest and Unrestricted Funds, donors also provide grant funding directly to organizations they care about through agency, designated agency, project, donor advised and community charitable funds. For more information about grants from those funds, click on the links to the right. The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust Grant The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust was established under the will of Cecil L. Mauger, a Newark businessman, to provide funds for charitable organizations. The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust accepts proposals from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations serving Licking County throughout the year as part of a competitive grant making process. As a small, local foundation, The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust has limited resources and cannot respond favorably to all worthwhile causes. Generally, priority will be given to projects or programs that: Service the Licking County, Ohio area Help launch new projects which represent a unique and unduplicated opportunity for the community Support established organizations for special purposes Support organizations which deliver effective existing programs to assist or empower underserved or disadvantaged residents of Licking County Offer new approaches to solving problems, and stimulate others to participate in problem-solving Create opportunities for organizations to collaborate without duplicating services, and leveraging additional resources Make a clear difference in the quality of life for a substantial number of residents of Licking County Propose innovative, creative, and practical solutions to both current and emerging community needs Generate matching funds

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust will accept grant applications from:Organizations with IRS Charitable Status – Nonprofit organizations in possession of a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service declaring the organization a public charity that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3). Charitable organizations must have a governing board, and conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, disability or national origin.Geographic Area – Nonprofit organizations must be operating or proposing to operate programs for the benefit of Licking County residents.Faith-Based Organizations – May apply for program funding provided there are no requirements to participate in religious instruction and/or take part in religious activities.School Systems – Requests from school systems must be initiated and submitted by the superintendent’s office. Multi-Department or Branch Applicants – Large organizations with many branches or departments (e.g., universities, colleges, YMCAs, public libraries) must submit requests from the president’s office, director’s office or development office.Previous Grantees – Must have complied with all reporting requirements, and be in good standing before submitting another grant request. Mauger Trust grants are made for public charitable purposes that enrich the quality of life of citizens of the Licking County, Ohio area

Ineligibility

The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust does not award grants to: Individuals Organizations that require the services of a fiscal agent in order to receive funds Religious organizations for religious purposes Private foundations Re-granting organizations Political organizations or candidates for public offices Lobbying activitiesThe Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust does not generally award grants to:Taxing authorities or political subdivisions

State and local government agencies
Fraternal, political, labor, social, or veterans’ groups
Community athletic teams or groups
School athletic teams including cheerleaders, bands, choral groups, drill teams or color guardsPublic agencies for mandated services