Greene County Community Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Greene County Community Foundation supports human services, housing, recreation, youth, education, domestic violence health and other community needs in Ohio.
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PROFILE: Established in 2001, the Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) is a community foundation based in Xenia, Ohio. GCCF supports many different local causes with the funds it receives from individuals, families, businesses, other foundations and civic organizations. The foundation aims to "promote philanthropy and provide stewardship and leadership to enhance the use of regional resources to meet charitable needs.” It funds local efforts for human services, housing, recreation, youth, education, domestic violence, health and other community needs.
The Greene County Community Foundation has a small grants program for capital needs in the community. These are grants under $1,000 and go towards permanent and semi-permanent items that charities need. GCCF also has a senior pet care program called Silver Friends and Golden Paws that assists elderly adults who need assistance caring for their pets. These funds go towards medications for pets and veterinary expenses. The foundation’s grant request page details current opportunities for local groups. GCCF hosts an annual golf classic and auction to raise funds.
Grants range between about $1,000 and $100,000 The funder awarded over $2 million in grants in a recent year. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Greene County in Ohio. Past local grantees include 4 Paws for Ability, the Beavercreek Township Park District and the Family Violence Prevention Center of Greene County.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for some programs, but not for all funds it manages. Nonprofits may either mail or email their applications to the foundation. Direct general questions to the staff at greeneccf@greenegiving.org or 937-458-2066.
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