News
Foundation supports children’s summer activities
Maura Teynor
April 14, 2026
Students attended Shelby’s Camp Invention filled with hands-on STEM projects led by local educators last summer.
Local control, lasting impact: Fernyaks donate downtown properties to Richland County Foundation
Maura Teynor
March 17, 2026
John and Mimi Fernyak with Richland County Foundation President Allie Watson
Foundation awards $3M in grants to help meet local needs
Maura Teynor
February 17, 2026
Families can stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their children receive care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Foundation is accepting scholarship applications
Maura Teynor
January 12, 2026
Students at OSU-M in the Learning Lab.
Foundation Funds social services & other community needs
Maura Teynor
December 19, 2025
The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation will announce this year’s grant recipients during a luncheon Friday, November 7 at Westbrook Country Club. The Women’s Fund also will announce the recipient of the JoAnn Dutton Volunteer Service Award.
Richland Gives Results
Maura Teynor
December 19, 2025
The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation will announce this year’s grant recipients during a luncheon Friday, November 7 at Westbrook Country Club. The Women’s Fund also will announce the recipient of the JoAnn Dutton Volunteer Service Award.
You are invited to the Women’s Fund Grant Awards Luncheon
Maura Teynor
October 1, 2025
The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation will announce this year’s grant recipients during a luncheon Friday, November 7 at Westbrook Country Club. The Women’s Fund also will announce the recipient of the JoAnn Dutton Volunteer Service Award.
Richland Gives registration is open
Maura Teynor
October 1, 2025
Registration for Richland Gives, an online giving event hosted by the Richland County Foundation (RCF), opens August 1. It is free; however, Richland County based nonprofits must register each year.
Foundation grants over $8.7M in 2024
Maura Teynor
May 12, 2025
During the Richland County Foundation’s annual meeting, President & CEO Allie Watson reported that the Foundation granted $8,771,101 in 2024. Donors continued to be very generous, and gifts for the year totaled $8,721,037.
Ways to Give
Every donation counts, no matter the amount.
All gifts are tax deductible to the extent provided by law and you will receive a letter of acknowledgment from the Richland County Foundation for tax purposes. You may make a donation to any number of funds that you choose.
If you have any questions or need help with your donation, contact us at 419-525-3020 or by email RCFOffice@rcfoundation.org
