Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Program Type: Pilot funding model introduced in Fall 2024 grant cycle

Purpose: Provide grantees with greater flexibility and stability, allowing them to focus on long-term impact

Geographic Scope: Athens County, Ohio

Benefits:

  • Greater flexibility in fund use
  • Stability for organizations
  • Focus on long-term impact and sustainability
  • Reduced administrative burden

Selection: A select portion of grantees chosen to participate in pilot implementation

Phone: 740-594-6061

Note: This is an evolving program building structure for future expansion to provide more robust support to nonprofit community

How to Apply

Application Process

No specific application details provided for this pilot program. Organizations selected from general competitive grant cycle for participation in multi-year unrestricted model.

Reporting

  • Flexible reporting process
  • Multiple grants can be combined into one report
  • Regular check-ins with foundation staff
  • Open communication about timeline adjustments
  • No penalty for requesting extensions or changes

What Athens County Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
36
Total given
$594K
Median grant
$9,414
Range
$6,000–$99K
  • By dollars: Ohio 99%, Kentucky 1%. Top recipient cities: Athens, OH; Nelsonville, OH; Glouster, OH.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Ohio University · Athens, OH

    Music school

    $99K

  • Rural Action · The Plains, OH

    Food insecurity

    $95K

  • Hocking Athens Perry Community Ac · Glouster, OH

    Tranportation facili

    $41K

  • United Seniors of Athens · Athens, OH

    Accessible van

    $20K

  • Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library · McArthur, OH

    Library support

    $12K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Unrestricted nonprofits
  • Operating support

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