LCF: The John and Mary Alford Foundation Grant

LCF: The John and Mary Alford Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Licking County Foundation
Last Updated: December 07, 2025

Summary

The John and Mary Alford Foundation Grant, established in 1996 by Ronald B. Alford and Barbara Alford Cantlin, aims to enhance the quality of life in Licking County through support for educational, social, religious, and cultural programs. The Licking County Foundation, a private charitable organization, manages this grant, ensuring it serves community needs while promoting philanthropic leadership. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) charities, with a focus on projects that have broad community impact.

Overview

Who We Are Licking County Foundation is a public charitable organization made up of a diverse collection of funds given by caring individuals, businesses and organizations that have a common concern for the well-being of the people of Licking County. To that end, the Licking County Foundation: Builds permanent charitable assets to use on behalf of the whole community. Invests and manages funds wisely and distributes grants in a timely and equitable manner in keeping with the needs of the community and the intent of donors. Maintains and enhances the educational, social, cultural, health and civic resources of the community through support of qualified charitable organizations. Provides philanthropic leadership that inspires citizens, stimulates change and supports efforts to improve the quality of life in the community. The John and Mary Alford Foundation Grant The mission of The John and Mary Alford Foundation is to carry on the charitable and philanthropic giving activities of John and Mary Alford, with an emphasis on improving and enhancing the quality of life primarily in the Licking County Community through the support of educational, social, religious, and cultural programs. The foundation was created and founded in 1996 by Ronald B. Alford and Barbara Alford Cantlin, the children of the late John and Mary Alford. During their lifetimes, the Alfords were dedicated and committed to making Newark and the Licking County Community a better place to live. The Foundation was established with the express desire that their commitment to this community could be carried on for generations to come.  The John and Mary Alford Foundation is a nonprofit corporation and was formed as a supporting organization connected with The Licking County Foundation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation makes grants and gifts only to charitable organizations qualified under Section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.In all cases, grant applications should have relevance to the citizens of Licking County.Generally, funding of organizations outside of Licking County will not be considered unless the Alfords had histories of meeting the needs of those organizations.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not usually make grants: To annual appeals or membership drives To support operating expenses of established programs and organizations To reduce budget deficits or debt retirement To individuals