Van Wert County Foundation

Organization Overview

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 12/2021, Van Wert County Foundation employed 13 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 12/2021, Van Wert County Foundation generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Van Wert County Foundation has awarded 430 individual grants totaling $16,663,738. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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.


THE FOUNDATION FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS FRANKLIN PARK, A COMMUNITY PARK THE FOUNDATION WAS SIGNIFICANTLY INVOLVED IN CREATING AND TO WHICH THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY AND HIESTAND WOODS PARK WHICH BOASTS A PARK AREA AND A NATURE PRESERVE.ANOTHER VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION PROGRAM, THE IMPACT PROGRAM, IS AIMED AT INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING AS AN INFORMATION RESOURCE AND ACTING AS A CATALYST TO ENCOURAGE STRONGER COLLABORATION AMONG NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ENHANCING COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Seth Baker
CEO
$111,672
Michael Holliday
CFO
$3,365
Charles Koch
Board Chair
$0
Brian Renner
Board Secretary
$0
Gary Clay
Trustee
$0
Tom Burenga
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $207
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,104,785
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $14,700
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,104,992
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,213,700
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $658,485
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,265,126
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,243,606

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Van Wert County Foundation has awarded $2,681,162 in support to 37 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VAN WERT COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$1,205,164

THE VAN WERT AREA PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Van Wert, OH

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$333,444

VANTAGE CAREER CENTER

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$207,446

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Van Wert, OH

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$163,985

VAN WERT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

PURPOSE: BUILDING GRANTS

$141,917

VAN WERT CITY SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT

$77,336
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Van Wert County Foundation has recieved totaling $8,277.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$6,265
James A Robideau Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$2,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$71,138,002
Earnings$6,804,133
Admin Expense$625,497
Net Contributions$2,349,139
Grants$2,143,294
Ending Balance$77,522,483

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