Funding Amount

Up to US $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Who We FundTax exempt, non-profit organizations in support of the purpose of the Foundation and benefitting the residents of Barberton.
  • Barberton City Schools

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • City of Barberton.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: What We Don’t FundProjects outside of the defined giving area noted aboveIndividuals.
  • Not eligible: Fund on-going operating expenses.
  • Not eligible: Fund debt-reductions, deficits or previous obligations.
  • Not eligible: Fund annual fund raising drives or fund raising activities.
  • Not eligible: Religious organizations for religious purposesEndowments

Overview

Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Barberton Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Summary

The Health and Wellness Grant, offered by the Barberton Community Foundation, supports tax-exempt nonprofits that benefit Barberton residents. This grant emphasizes projects focused on health and wellness, education, and economic development. Organizations are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. The foundation aims to foster collaboration and strengthen the Barberton community through transformational partnerships, ultimately creating a lasting legacy of giving.

Overview

NOTE:  If your nonprofit is considering submitting a grant we ask that you first submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) outlining your project. LOIs are due 3 weeks prior to the grant deadline, but we hope you’ll submit one as soon as you consider making an application for a project. We will call you to discuss your project within a week of receiving your letter of inquiry. Based on conversations around the letter of inquiry, applicants may be invited to submit an application. Barberton City Foundation We, at Barberton Community Foundation, are a neighbor and partner. We are committed to improving the quality of life for Barberton residents, today and in the future. We are Barberton’s catalyst and tool for uniting gifts of time, talent, and treasure to create transformational impact. To do this, we utilize the continual giving power of our original endowment and funds established by donors with their hearts focused on Barberton. A community foundation’s value goes well beyond financial management. As a registered 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and further designated as a 509(a)(3) public charity, we partner with community stakeholders, donors and charitable organizations to meet our mission. Our Mission The mission of Barberton Community Foundation is to strengthen the Barberton community for current and future generations by providing leadership, fostering collaboration, and creating a legacy of giving to do good. Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation was created in 1996 via the merger of the original Barberton Citizens Hospital Foundation and the Barberton Citizens Hospital Auxiliary, which had long histories of improving the quality of healthcare in our area. Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation is a private and independent philanthropic organization that provides grants to charitable organizations that share our mission to provide health and wellness opportunities for citizens of Barberton and surrounding communities. Barberton Community Foundation partners with the Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation and is responsible for its administration.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who We FundTax exempt, non-profit organizations in support of the purpose of the Foundation and benefitting the residents of BarbertonCity of BarbertonBarberton City Schools

Ineligibility

What We Don’t FundProjects outside of the defined giving area noted aboveIndividualsFund on-going operating expensesFund debt-reductions, deficits or previous obligationsFund annual fund raising drives or fund raising activitiesReligious organizations for religious purposesEndowments

What The Barberton Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
24
Total given
$784K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$6,000–$196K
  • By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Akron, OH; Barberton, OH; Stow, OH.
  • 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Barberton Community Development Corporation · Barberton, OH

    Downtown rehabilitation, economic development

    $196K

  • The Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce · Akron, OH

    Economic development

    $125K

  • City of Barberton · Barberton, OH

    Economic development, parks and recreation

    $105K

  • Main Street Barberton Inc · Barberton, OH

    Operating support, downtown revitalization

    $85K

  • Victim Assistance Program Inc · Akron, OH

    Victim advocacy for barberton residents

    $25K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitswellnesshealth-educationcommunity-development

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