When you invest in Wayne County, you transform dreams into realities by supporting non-profit arts, civic, cultural, educational, environmental, faith-based, health, and human service organizations.
Your Involvement Impacts Wayne County for Generations
The Wayne County Community Foundation is a charitable community organization that accepts contributions, creates and administers funds, and makes grants for the benefit of the people of the greater Wayne County, Ohio area. We manage and invest 620 separate funds, investing these endowments with awards of over $129 million in grants and scholarships.
Start Making
Connections in Wayne County
Investments big and small all make a tremendous impact in our community. Our foundation offers several entry points for donors and budding philanthropists to begin putting their hard earned dollars to work for the betterment of our community. Explore these giving options to get started.
Calendar of Events
Spring Grant Deadline
Applications for WCCF's Competitive Grant Cycle, GIVE 365, and Laura B. Frick Charitable Trust are due by 11:59pm on March 1st.
Foundation News
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GIVE 365 Grant Cycle Focuses on Healthy Foundations
GIVE 365 accepting grant applications focusing on housing, hunger, and/or healthcare. more
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Wayne County Community Foundation Selects Contractor for New Office Renovations
Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that it has officially selected Campbell Construction as the general contractor for the renovation of its new office space. more
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WCCF Announces Fall 2025 Community Grants
Foundation awards $673,844.78 during its Fall Competitive Grant Cycle. more
Blog Articles
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What type of fund, or funds, is right for you?
Choosing the right charitable tools for your goals. The causes you care about are only part of the picture when you work with the community foundation; the type of fund you choose also shapes how your giving works over time. From Donor Advised and Designated Funds to unrestricted Community and Field of Interest Funds, Wayne County Community Foundation has something for everyone. Learn how our team adopts a “portfolio” approach to ensure that your philanthropy grows and adapts alongside your life. more
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A Fresh Start: Building a Stronger Community in the New Year
New Year, New Opportunities more
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Get started now: Your 2026 charitable giving checklist
A new year is the perfect time to bring intention and clarity to your charitable giving. Lean on the Community Foundation’s checklist of three simple steps to help you reflect on past giving, understand how new tax laws may affect you, and set meaningful goals for the year ahead. You won’t regret getting an early start, and our team is here to help. more
Wayne County
Community Foundation
517 North Market Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 262-3877
Fax: (330) 262-8057
Email: [email protected]
