Van Wert County Foundation Grants
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foundation
Overview
Van Wert County Foundation Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Van Wert County Foundation
Last Updated: March 18, 2026
Summary
The Van Wert County Foundation, established in 1925, is dedicated to enhancing community life through philanthropy. With a focus on integrity, leadership, collaboration, and stewardship, it supports tax-exempt organizations and governmental units. The foundation does not grant funds to individuals or for religious activities unless specifically directed by donors. Through purposeful endowments and initiatives, it aims to foster a thriving community, emphasizing collective growth and sustainable development.Overview
Our Mission The Van Wert County Foundation transforms quality of life by inspiring, fulfilling, and supporting philanthropy. Our Vision To create a well-resourced and thriving quality of life for our community. Our Values Integrity: We work to earn the trust of those we serve. Leadership: We cultivate community leadership. Collaboration: We strive to identify and engage all stakeholders. Stewardship: We endeavor to exceed expectations while safeguarding donor intent in perpetuity. Overview VWCF was incorporated on September 15, 1925, for the purpose of receiving charitable contributions, investing the same, and using the income to further philanthropic activities in our area. The Van Wert County Foundation transforms quality of life by supporting purposeful endowments, inspiring collective growth, and building initiatives for the future.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are made to organizations accorded a tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 public charity status by the Internal Revenue Service and to governmental units.Ineligibility
Grants are not made to individuals, except those who are accepted as a part of the college scholarship program.The Foundation does not provide grants for projects that taxpayers or commercial interests normally support.The Foundation does not support religious activities or programs that serve specific religious groups or denominations unless specified by a donor.What The Van Wert County Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 43
- Total given
- $1.43M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $6,000–$306K
- By dollars: Ohio 95%, Indiana 3%, Illinois 1%. Top recipient cities: Van Wert, OH; Convoy, OH; Columbus, OH.
- 58% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 12% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation · Van Wert, OH
Operating, maintenance, and community entertainment programming
$306K
First Presbyterian Church · Van Wert, OH
Operating grant and general purposes
$142K
Vantage Career Center · Van Wert, OH
Support development of the electronic education department and literacy programs
$138K
Van Wert City Schools · Van Wert, OH
Operating, general purposes, musical department, ceo program, current event education,…
$115K
Wassenberg Art Center Association · Van Wert, OH
Operating and improvements grant
$111K
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