Community foundation · EIN 31-1147022
The Muskingum County Community Foundation
Zanesville, OH
The Muskingum County Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Zanesville, OH. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.57M in grants paid across 334 grants, with $36.5M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Muskingum County Library System, Transitions Inc and Genesis Healthcare System.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Muskingum County Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Many of our component funds are set up to award funds to local documented charitable organizations on an annual basis. for competitive grants, the grant-seeking organization provides documentation as to their charitable status and/or the charitable nature of the project. our distribution committee meets, reviews all applications received, and recommends which programs to fund, as well as the amount of funding to provide to each recipient. a year-end report is required from each grantee to document proper use of the funds awarded. scholarship funds follow similar procedures, using the appropriate selection committee.
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
To improve the quality of life and serve the charitable needs of the community by attracing and administering charitable funds.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskingum County Library System | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $120,867 |
| Transitions Inc | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $65,170 |
| Genesis Healthcare System | Zanesville, OH | — | $56,852 |
| West Muskingum Local School Distric | Zanesville, OH | Track, Unpaid Lunch | $52,611 |
| Grace United Methodist Church | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $49,449 |
| Eastside Community Ministry | Zanesville, OH | — | $39,695 |
| The Ohio State University Foundatio | Columbus, OH | General Support | $36,517 |
| Zane State College Foundation | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $36,261 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $34,167 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Dublin, OH | General Support | $27,550 |
| Muskingum County Hunger Network Inc | Zanesville, OH | Food Purchase | $25,000 |
| Christ's Table | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $24,500 |
| Zanesville Museum of Art | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $21,316 |
| Zanesville-Muskingum Co Chamber of | Zanesville, OH | — | $20,470 |
| Animal Shelter Society Inc | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $20,466 |
| Muskingum County Social Justice Coa | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $19,122 |
| Foreverdads | Zanesville, OH | — | $17,712 |
| United Way of Muskingum Perry Mor | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $16,485 |
| American Red Cross | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $15,400 |
| Muskingum Valley Council Boy Scout | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $15,100 |
| Zane State College | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $15,030 |
| The Carr Center | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $14,599 |
| Muskingum County YMCA | Newark, OH | General Support | $13,590 |
| East Muskingum Student Endowment | New Concord, OH | General Support | $13,308 |
| Shrivers Hospice Foundation | Zanesville, OH | General Support | $12,750 |
The 25 largest of 334 grants listed on the return. 289 grants to individuals ($1.11M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Muskingum County 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 The Muskingum County 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 The Muskingum County Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,565,269 in grants paid (334 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Muskingum County Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Muskingum County Library System (OH), $121K, Transitions Inc (OH), $65.2K, Genesis Healthcare System (OH), $56.9K, West Muskingum Local School Distric (OH), $52.6K and Grace United Methodist Church (OH), $49.4K.