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Why do you give?
Why do you give? The Foundation is welcoming five new members to its board of trustees who will give their time and expertise to guide the foundation.
Shelby's gifts
Guest Blogger Tim Cooper His comments on April 6 to kick off the Lifeline of Ohio Torch Run for Life to bring awareness to organ and tissue donation.
Scholarship application deadline is fast approaching
The Foundation transitioned from a paper application to an online form to make it easier for students to apply for scholarships. The deadline is April 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Connections Fund members select new leaders
The Connections Fund of the Richland County Foundation Advisory Committee recently selected new co-chairs; Cristen Gilbert and Dr. Amy Staker-Breitinger.
How to start a new fund
Five steps to establish a charitable fund at Richland County Foundation to meet your specific interests, both now and in the future.
School establishes an endowed fund to continue its mission
Mansfield Christian School establishes an endowed fund. For 55 years, Mansfield Christian School has been a steadfast leader in Christian education.
I can help you with your next grant application
Many people are intimidated by writing grants. It seems like an overwhelming, daunting task and people are concerned they will be denied or not complete the application appropriately. Do you know how to avoid that? ME! I am here to help you.
Connections Fund awards grants to local nonprofit organizations
The Connections Fund announced its 2016 grant recipients during its Winter Reception January 29 at the Renaissance Theatre. Five grants totaling more than $6,000 were handed out.
What is a community foundation?
What is a community foundation? The standard response is a community foundation is a vehicle for people of all means to make a lasting difference in their community.
Scholarships are available for college and trade schools
The Richland County Foundation has an online scholarship form to make it easier for students to apply as well as scholarships for trade/career school students.
Special Tax Bill Permits Tax-free Charitable Transfers from IRAs for People Aged 70 1/2 and Older
On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the PATH Act, which renews and makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for older Americans to give to cause to causes they care about. This provision has the power to help local charities strengthen their communities by allowing individuals aged 70 ½ and older to transfer up to $100,000 annually from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to charity without being federally taxed.
Your community foundation is evolving
I believe the Richland County Foundation is well positioned to assist donors in identifying value propositions with its knowledge of the community and as such, serving a a larger role as a community leader.
Thank You!
Your incredible generosity is making Richland County a stronger community Thank You for making Richland Gives, a day of giving, a huge success
Women’s Fund grants close to $11,000 in the community
The mission of The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is to promote philanthropy among women, and to establish a permanent fund to empower women to achieve their full potential.
What if we all gave on the same day?
#RichlandGives Richland Gives is a 12-hour day of giving that encourages everyone to contribute to Richland County’s nonprofits through an online giving platform. Richland Gives will take place on December 1, 2015 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Foundation invests $1.1M in Economic Development
The Richland County Foundation (RCF) is investing $1.1 million in a transformative five-year plan to address local business retention and expansion, workforce development and entrepreneurship.
Chiudioni Memorial Fund
The Chiudioni Memorial Fund was established for the purpose of the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO) at the Renaissance Theatre.
Mid Ohio Drug Prevention Coaltion Fund is established
Mid Ohio Drug Prevention Coalition Fund; it will make grants in the community to groups and organizations that actively participate in drug prevention. The committee chose the Richland County Foundation because it wanted to ensure the money was utilized in the best way possible.
Downtown Mansfield Inc. Brickyard Maintenance Fund
An endowed designated fund was established by an anonymous donor to maintain the Brickyard and the DMI building. Earlier this year DMI Inc. launched a $400,000 three-phase construction project.
Fund focuses on healthy and positive lifestyle choices
Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY) recently established a designated fund at the Richland County Foundation. Anyone can donate to the fund at www.richlandcountyfoundation.org
The necessity of social capital
Excerpt from the book Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam, The key to community growth has been around for centuries... Social capital refers to connections among individuals – social networks and the norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from them. In that sense social capital is closely related to what some have called civic virtue. The difference is that social
Needed: Social Media Ambassadors
The Foundation is recruiting social media ambassadors to help nonprofit organizations communicate their message for Richland Gives. Richland Gives, an online day of giving slated for December 1, 2015
Women's Fund grant applications are due soon
The Women's Fund of the Richland County Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations until September 18, 2015.
How your business can be a part of Richland Gives
I am looking for business owners to sponsor Richland Gives, a day of giving, set for December 1, 2015. The day is designed to to build capacity for local nonprofits.
Local nonprofits can register for Richland Gives
Richland Gives, an online day of giving, is set for December 1, 2015. It is designed to encourage everyone to contribute to local nonprofits through a single giving website. Registration in open to Richland County nonprofit organizations.
Children benefit from special summertime grants
The Foundation awarded $29,183 to 16 local nonprofit organizations for Summertime Kids programs. Grants of up to $2,500 support creative, educational and fun-filled summer activities for hundreds of Richland County children each year.
Scholarship awards increase this year
Donors of the Richland County Foundation are passionate about education. It represents about 60% of all grants. This year $441,415 was awarded.
Teacher Assistance Program Grant applications due July 10
Teacher Assistance Program (TAP) grants are selected by a community committee for creative and innovative supplemental programs not covered by school funding. The grant applications are due July 10, 2015.
