Community foundation · EIN 34-0943665
Stark Community Foundation
Canton, OH
Stark Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Canton, OH. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $16.5M in grants paid across 589 grants, with $406M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Artsinstark, Neomed Foundation and Buckeye Council Boy Scouts of America.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Stark Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Monitoring the use of grant funds - nonprofit grant applicants must supply a copy of their 501(c)(3) determination letter and audited financial statements. site visits to organizations and/or in-person or phone conferences may occur. the foundation monitors grant awards in several ways, including: - grant agreements that outline the dates and frequency of evaluative reports due to the foundation. - grantee final reports with specific questions to answer for reporting progress at the end of a grant period, used for a single-year request. - grantees awarded multiple-year grants must submit interim reports to receive total funds. - completing goals, objectives, and strategies to better illustrate the outcomes of their project purpose in the specific impact area. impact area meetings of collaborative organizations and site visits often occur to celebrate progress and complete evaluative data.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
We partner with individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits to help them achieve their charitable goals.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artsinstark | Canton, OH | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $1,076,993 |
| Neomed Foundation | Rootstown, OH | Education | $620,984 |
| Buckeye Council Boy Scouts of America | Canton, OH | Human Services | $586,282 |
| United Way of Greater Stark County | Canton, OH | Human Services | $508,381 |
| Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company | Canton, OH | Public, Societal Benefit | $500,000 |
| John H and Evelyn L Ashton Preservation Association Inc | Carrollton, OH | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $430,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Baltimore, MD | International, Foreign Affairs | $410,500 |
| Walsh University | North Canton, OH | Education | $388,776 |
| Stark Economic Development Board | Canton, OH | Public, Societal Benefit | $342,000 |
| Stark County Humane Society | Canton, OH | Environment and Animals | $322,839 |
| Stark County Historical Society | Canton, OH | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $285,944 |
| Stark Education Partnership Inc | Canton, OH | Education | $238,920 |
| Canton Palace Theatre Association | Canton, OH | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $228,804 |
| Canton Student Loan Foundation | Canton, OH | Education | $221,561 |
| The Wilderness Center | Wilmot, OH | Environment and Animals | $213,344 |
| Massillon Public Library | Massillon, OH | Education | $203,614 |
| YMCA of Central Stark County | Canton, OH | Human Services | $195,268 |
| Trinity United Church of Christ | Canton, OH | Religion Related | $191,549 |
| The Salvation Army of Canton | Canton, OH | Human Services | $191,013 |
| Canton Classic Car Museum | Canton, OH | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $183,924 |
| Refuge of Hope | Canton, OH | Human Services | $168,150 |
| Stark County Catholic Schools | Canton, OH | Education | $155,654 |
| Malone University | Canton, OH | Education | $152,461 |
| Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio | Canton, OH | Human Services | $149,347 |
| Stark State College Foundation | North Canton, OH | Education | $148,158 |
The 25 largest of 589 grants listed on the return. 329 grants to individuals ($772K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Ohio$13.5M · 212 grants
- Maryland$514K · 2 grants
- District of Columbia$87.9K · 6 grants
- Indiana$70.4K · 3 grants
- Virginia$70.1K · 4 grants
- North Carolina$58.3K · 3 grants
- California$58K · 6 grants
- Florida$49.1K · 4 grants
- Pennsylvania$25K · 1 grant
- Michigan$22.8K · 2 grants
- New York$22.5K · 1 grant
- Colorado$17.5K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Stark Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Stark Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Stark Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $16,549,468 in grants paid (589 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Stark Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Artsinstark (OH), $1.08M, Neomed Foundation (OH), $621K, Buckeye Council Boy Scouts of America (OH), $586K, United Way of Greater Stark County (OH), $508K and Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (OH), $500K.