Van Wert County Foundation is located in Van Wert, OH. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Van Wert County Foundation employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Van Wert County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Van Wert County Foundation generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Van Wert County Foundation has awarded 427 individual grants totaling $16,696,576. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS TO RECEIVE AND INVEST CONTRIBUTIONS TO FURTHER THE MENTAL, MORAL, INTELLECTUAL OR PHYSICAL WELFARE AND ADVANCEMENT OF CITIZENS OF VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO AND SUCH OTHER AREAS AS DIRECTED BY A DONOR. THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION TRANSFORMS QUALITY OF LIFE BY SUPPORTING PURPOSEFUL ENDOWMENTS, INSPIRING COLLECTIVE GROWTH, AND BUILDING INITIATIVES FOR THE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ALLOCATIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS TO FURTHER THE MENTAL, MORAL, INTELLECTUAL OR PHYSICAL WELFARE AND ADVANCEMENT OF CITIZENS OF VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO AND SUCH OTHER AREAS AS DIRECTED BY THE DONOR.
SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS IN VAN WERT, PAULDING, AND OTHER COUNTIES IN OHIO WHERE THE FOUNDATION HAS SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT MONITORING QUALIFICATIONS.
THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES THE ARTS THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE VAN WERT AREA PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION WHICH BRINGS PERFORMING ARTS ENTERTAINMENT TO VAN WERT COUNTY AT MULTIPLE VENUES AND ALSO THROUGH POWERING THE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES IN FOUNTAIN PARK IN DOWNTOWN VAN WERT. THE ARTS ARE ALSO PROMOTED BY THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT OF THE WASSENBERG ART CENTER, A NOT FOR PROFIT COMMUNITY ART CENTER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gary Clay Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Renner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark White Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Burenga Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Czajkowski Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Greve Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Alexander & Bebout Construction Services | 12/30/22 | $995,408 |
Platte Architects And Design Architectural Services | 12/30/22 | $698,018 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,891 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,178,561 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,146 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,204,452 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,039,612 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $850,798 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$197,271 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,303,175 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,498,472 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $852,494 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $159,964 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,225 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $360,804 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,690 |
Other employee benefits | $42,234 |
Payroll taxes | $37,519 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $503 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,913 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,358 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,725 |
Office expenses | $15,890 |
Information technology | $36,874 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $133,955 |
Travel | $1,098 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $273 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $96,484 |
Insurance | $11,706 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,384,097 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $866,235 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $131,293 |
Accounts receivable, net | $142,431 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,824,715 |
Inventories for sale or use | $749,882 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $133,770 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,678,115 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $45,977,451 |
Investments—other securities | $11,236,270 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $27,846 |
Total assets | $72,768,008 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $200,100 |
Grants payable | $4,164 |
Deferred revenue | $8,842 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $579,506 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,519,451 |
Total liabilities | $2,312,063 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,930,794 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $67,525,151 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $72,768,008 |
Over the last fiscal year, Van Wert County Foundation has awarded $2,006,544 in support to 38 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BRUMBACK LIBRARY PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $32,231 |
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $112,891 |
CAREER CONNECTIONS OF VAN WERT COUNTY PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $6,000 |
CITY OF VAN WERT PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $16,493 |
CRESTVIEW HERITAGE BOARD PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $5,361 |
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $169,535 |