$2.7M in expenses

Allocations to charitable organizations and to governmental units to further the mental, moral, intellectual, or physical welfare and advancement of the citizens of van wert, ohio, surrounding communities, and other such areas as directed by our donors. These allocations may also support community development initiatives, including the construction, renovation, and maintenance of public buildings and facilities.

$1.2M in expenses

Provided scholarships to individual students in van wert, paulding, and other surrounding ohio counties where the foundation has significant involvement and the ability to monitor qualifications.

$615K in expenses

The foundation supports the arts through the support of the van wert performing arts foundation which brings performing arts entertainment to van wert county at multiple venues in the area including powering the summer music series in fountain park. The foundation also promotes the arts for van wert and the surrounding communities in it's support of the wassenberg art center, a not for profit community art center.

$66K in expenses

Completed application for odnr grant to assist with funding the next phase of renovations and upgrades to the hiestand woods community park.

$42K in expenses

Continue to provide maintenance and upkeep of franklin park commumity park including replacing the ground cover for the playgraound areas.

$9K in expenses

Grew the reinvigoration of the elevate program in year 2 with foundation grant support and staff time and energy. The elevate program brings non-profit and charitable organization community leadership together for monthly programs regarding education, current events of interest, and networking opportunites.