FINDLAY—The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $1,092,906.50 at the November 2024 board meeting. This total includes 30 responsive  grants, 13 president’s discretionary grants and 57 donor advised fund grants.  

“So far this year we’ve awarded more than $3.3 million,” said Brian Treece, President & CEO of  The Community Foundation. “Each dollar granted represents the investments donors make in the  Foundation to support Hancock County and the grantee organizations who partner with us to  improve the quality of life for all in the community.” 

Responsive Grants  
Responsive grants are awarded to organizations that meet community needs and match The  Community Foundation's goals and objectives. Grantseekers must submit a written grant proposal  for consideration. Applications are reviewed four times per year.  

Funding for responsive grants comes from our Community’s Endowment, which is comprised of Funds for the Common Good and Field of Interest Funds established by donors at The Community Foundation. The following responsive grants were approved by the Board of Trustees, made  possible by our Community’s Endowment:  

• Arcadia Local Schools was awarded $940 to support the creation of a greenhouse by FFA  students. 

• Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center was awarded $1,730 to support the  Hispanic Heritage Celebration as part of the Fun for All series of free community events. • Blanchard Valley Center was awarded $10,650 to support early intervention language  translation resources for local families. 

• Blanchard Valley Health System was awarded $24,941 to train and deploy local  interpreters for newcomers to ensure better health and financial outcomes. 

• Children’s Mentoring Connection was awarded $1,697 to support three teen-focused  events through Family and Children First Council, City Life and FOCUS Recovery and  Wellness Community as part of the Fun for All series of free community events.

• Children’s Museum of Findlay was awarded $150 for incorporating pumpkins into a fall free  play day as part of the Fun for All series of free community events. 

• City of Findlay was awarded three grants: 

• $2,500 for a video series to assist the newcomer population. 

• $5,265 for the city’s Christmas tree ornament decorating and free ice skating as  part of the Fun for All series of free community events. 

• $2,500 for a video series for newcomer population assimilation support. • Christian Clearing House was awarded $92,739 to support a new assistant director  position. 

• The Community Foundation was awarded four grants: 

• $5,500 for the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s AI course for local nonprofit  organizations. 

• $10,000 for community leadership efforts, including mayors’ meetings, Community  Conversations and more. 

• $12,000 for school foundation capacity building.  

• $20,000 for research on workforce and recreation in Hancock County.  • Greater Ohio Policy Center was awarded $1,650 for the local housing coalition’s  membership fee. 

• Hancock Public Health was awarded three grants: 

• $924 for services to diabetic youth in local school systems. 

• $2,150 for CPR/AED training for Family Center agencies. 

• $15,000 for ongoing translation services. 

• HHWP Community Action Commission was awarded $100,000 for five new vehicles and  an implementation plan for a potential fixed-route bus system. 

• Lima Symphony Orchestra was awarded $2,500 to support three Symphony Storytime  performances at the library as part of the Fun for All series of free community events. • Marathon Center for the Performing Arts was awarded $10,023 for a free concert in Jenera  as part of the Fun for All series of free community events. 

• Miracle League of Findlay was awarded $25,000 to leverage funding for the Miracle Park  Fitness Complex near the Cube. 

• Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc. was awarded $1,305 for a Fall Family Fun Day  as part of the Fun for All series of free community events. 

• Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services was awarded $7,548 to support  the expansion of services into the rural parts of Hancock County. 

• Raise the Bar was awarded $549 to support the expansion of the K-12 Career  Engagement Immersion Continuum with local students. 

• Toledo Opera was awarded $10,000 to support a Family Opera on Wheels event and  presentations at local city and county schools.

• Toledo Zoological Society Foundation was awarded $533 for a November Funday Sunday  at the Mazza Museum as part of the Fun for All series of free community events. • Village of Arlington was awarded $5,615 for a portable ice skating rink. • Village of McComb was awarded $1,056 to support a village mural related to Heart & Soul. • Village of Mt. Blanchard was awarded $678 to support Hurricane Park improvements as a  Heart & Soul priority. 

President’s Discretionary Grants  

President’s Discretionary grants fund urgent or special requests outside The Community  Foundation’s various grant cycles. The President of The Community Foundation is allocated an  amount each year. These grants typically do not individually exceed $5,000. The following  discretionary grants were awarded: 

This year, TCF staff dedicated the 2024 president’s discretionary funds to combat nonprofit staff  burnout. 

• Children’s Mentoring Connection was awarded $2,000 for a team-building retreat for CMC  staff. 

• Christian Clearing House was awarded $730 for a spa day for CCH staff. • The Community Foundation was awarded $4,234 for a nonprofit appreciation day for local  organizations.  

• Findlay Area Youth for Christ was awarded $2,079 for a staff appreciation evening.

• Findlay-Hancock County Public Library was awarded $3,168 for staff logo wear. 

• Findlay Hope House was awarded $5,000 for the new Connecting Area Professionals of Social Services (CAPSS) program, which aims to create a sense of community for these  professionals. 

• Findlay YMCA was awarded $1,996 for a team-building day for leadership staff.

• FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community was awarded $3,000 for a day of mental  health supporting activities for staff. 

• Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County was awarded $2,450 for team-building day. 

• Hancock Historical Museum was awarded $973 for a staff appreciation day.

• Marathon Center for the Performing Arts was awarded $1,770 for a staff retreat day.

• NAMI Hancock County was awarded $1,400 for teambuilding activities.

• Welcome to A New Life was awarded $1,200 for teambuilding activities. 

Donor Advised Grants  
Individuals, families or corporations establish donor advised funds to recommend grants to  nonprofits they’re passionate about. The Foundation vets the nonprofits, and grants are awarded.  The following donor advised grants were awarded: 

• 57 grants to 44 organizations totaling $630,120.50. 

About The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation  
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for  all in the community. Established in 1992 as the result of an estate gift from L. Dale Dorney, The  Community Foundation has granted more than $85 million to fund projects to support our  community. Visit community-foundation.com or call 419-425-1100 to learn more about how the Foundation is making a lasting community impact.