How much funding does MCF: Human Need and Community Development Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for MCF: Human Need and Community Development Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for MCF: Human Need and Community Development Grant?

Geography: Located in specified areas; Located in Middletown, Franklin, Monroe, Trenton, Lemon Township, or Madison Township. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Individuals; For-profit companies; Operating budgets; Religious groups; Political projects; Endowments; Non-U.S. charities.

MCF: Human Need and Community Development Grant

Middletown Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

Located in specified areas
Located in Middletown, Franklin, Monroe, Trenton, Lemon Township, or Madison Township

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Capital projects are eligible as they relate to human need and community development.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The foundation does not fund individuals or for-profit entities, focusing instead on impactful community initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Middletown and surrounding areas.
Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: For-profit companies
Not eligible: Operating budgets
Not eligible: Religious groups
Not eligible: Political projects
Not eligible: Endowments
Not eligible: Non-U.S. charities

Overview

With over $41 million in assets, it emphasizes projects that foster youth development and community responsibility. Eligible applicants include IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations located in specified areas. The foundation does not fund individuals or for-profit entities, focusing instead on impactful community initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Middletown and surrounding areas.

MCF's Mission:

To secure permeant and growing assets for the area’s changing needs.

It grew slowly until 1986, when it became a freestanding foundation. Elliot and Mae Levey challenged the community to match their $1 million donation and create a true community foundation. Middletown committed $6.7 million and continued their generous support. Since then, assets have grown to more than $41 million.

Eligibility

Who May Apply:IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply.
Organizations must be located in Middletown, Franklin, Monroe, Trenton, Lemon Township, or Madison Township.Capital projects are eligible as they relate to human need and community development.

Ineligibility

Middletown Community Foundation does not fund individuals, for-profit companies, operating budgets, religious groups, political projects, endowments, and non-U.S. charities.

What Middletown Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 58
Total given: $1.59M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,069–$309K

By dollars: Ohio >99%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Middletown, OH; Hamilton, OH; Cincinnati, OH.
17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.