Fairfield County Foundation is located in Lancaster, OH. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Fairfield County Foundation employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fairfield 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, Fairfield County Foundation generated $9.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Fairfield County Foundation has awarded 409 individual grants totaling $10,267,227. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILDING A LEGACY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY AND STEWARDSHIP TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY. THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION HAS HELPED DONORS CREATE LASTING CHARITABLE LEGACIES THAT CARRY ON THEIR NAMES, THEIR VALUES AND THEIR PRIORITIES. WITHIN THE FOUNDATION ARE MORE THAN 300 INDIVIDUAL CHARITABLE FUNDS, EACH CREATED BY DONORS TO ADDRESS THOSE LOCAL CAUSES THEY ARE MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT. FOUNDATION GRANTS SUPPORT THE ARTS, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROJECTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMICS AND MUCH MORE. FROM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESERVING FAIRFIELD COUNTY YOUTH AND EQUIPMENT TO KEEP PEOPLE FIT AND HEALTHY, TO IMPROVEMENTS TO GREEN SPACES THROUGHOUT OUR COUNTY AND GRANTS TO FEED THE HUNGRY, THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION TOUCHES EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY IN SOME WAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS - SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS THAT ARE RESIDENTS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO AND/OR GRADUATES FROM FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO HIGH SCHOOLS.
PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTEERISM AND GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES CHARITABLE GIVING WITHIN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO AND PROVIDES GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY AREA FOR PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING THE ARTS, COMMUNITY PROGRESS, DISASTER RELIEF, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND OTHER AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Eyman Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $106,917 |
Lynn Barboza Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Martin Barker Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Molly Bates Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Beard Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eileen Competti Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,346,721 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $165,621 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,346,721 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $676,178 |
Investment income | $1,171,156 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $26,724 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,951,119 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,193,842 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,668,941 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $658,956 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,179 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,295 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $214,120 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,398 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,718 |
Fees for services: Management | $54,877 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,805 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $128,744 |
Fees for services: Other | $647,678 |
Advertising and promotion | $35,761 |
Office expenses | $10,031 |
Information technology | $34,301 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,500 |
Travel | $644 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,507 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,917 |
Insurance | $6,997 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,735,209 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,925,246 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,129 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,571,767 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $62,878,598 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $68,377,740 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,319 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
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 | $4,947,887 |
Total liabilities | $4,956,206 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,546,560 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $874,974 |
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 | $68,377,740 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fairfield County Foundation has awarded $2,317,148 in support to 66 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ALUMNI ASSOC OF THE AMANDA CLEARCRE PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $29,214 |
AMANDA-CLEARCREEK LOCAL SCHOOLS PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $13,436 |
ALVIS INC PURPOSE: DONOR ADVISED DONATI | $35,000 |
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SC OHIO PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $43,968 |
BIBLE MISSIONARIES FELLOWSHIP PURPOSE: DONOR ADVISED DONATI | $8,900 |
CENTEX CHILDRENS RANCH PURPOSE: DONOR ADVISED DONTAI | $55,000 |