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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Step by step, it starts with “love of humanity”
Philanthropy may sound like a big word, but its meaning is beautifully simple. The team at Wayne County Community Foundation loves reflecting on philanthropy as a “love of humanity,” especially as we help you move into action with a few important first steps. Discover what happens when we meet for the first time to explore your charitable priorities and the impact you envision. more
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Transferring a private foundation? Remind clients to communicate
For clients with private foundations, simplifying the structure may be top of mind. Transferring assets to a Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation can reduce administrative burdens, but a thoughtful transition—including proactive communication with nonprofit grantees—is essential to maintaining strong relationships and continued community impact. more
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Case study: Charitable giving in a down market
The possibility of a sustained down market can influence how clients think about giving. A case study highlights how you can help clients stay focused, identify tax-efficient opportunities such as gifts of appreciated stock, and remain responsive to increasing community needs during uncertain times by working with the Community Foundation. more
Wayne County
Community Foundation
517 North Market Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 262-3877
Fax: (330) 262-8057
Email: [email protected]
