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.
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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.
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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Tax season debrief: Three common regrets
Now that tax season has wrapped up, consider reflecting on what worked well—and what you might do differently next year. This is the perfect time to review a few common regrets and simple steps you can take now to improve both the impact and efficiency of your giving going forward. more
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Building your charitable plan, brick by brick
If you’ve been meaning to “do more” with your philanthropy, you’re not alone. Discover how small, intentional steps—taken over time with the Community Foundation by your side—can help you build a charitable plan that evolves with your life, your family, and your vision for impact. more
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Women and philanthropy: Four insights to inform your practice
Women are increasingly shaping the philanthropic landscape—often as primary financial decision-makers and stewards of family legacy. Whether transitions happen gradually or in the wake of loss, the shift is unmistakable. Discover four practical insights to help you better serve women clients and strengthen the charitable strategies you design together. more
Wayne County
Community Foundation
517 North Market Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 262-3877
Fax: (330) 262-8057
Email: [email protected]
