• Hundreds of Students Receive Thousands of Scholarship Dollars Each Year

    Hundreds of Students Receive Thousands of Scholarship Dollars Each Year

    We give back to our community in many ways, including awarding scholarships to local students. Apply for a scholarship today!

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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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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.

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  • Wake up call: OBBA changes and client conversations Wake up call: OBBA changes and client conversations You may already be well-versed in recent tax law changes—but many clients are just now starting to pay attention. The community foundation keeps you up to date on key developments affecting charitable giving and offers practical reminders to help guide your client conversations in a shifting landscape. more
  • Calling it splits: What happens to charitable assets in a divorce? Calling it splits: What happens to charitable assets in a divorce? Philanthropy is deeply personal—but in a divorce, charitable assets can raise complex legal and financial questions. It’s important to consider how Donor Advised Funds, trusts, and other charitable vehicles may be treated when a marriage ends, and how proactive planning can help avoid surprises. more
  • Rare but useful: Planning with charitable lead trusts Rare but useful: Planning with charitable lead trusts Charitable lead trusts may not come up often—but when they do, they can be powerful. The community foundation is happy to share why charitable lead trusts (“CLATs”) are getting renewed attention, especially because of a recent IRS ruling, and how these vehicles can help certain clients achieve both charitable and estate planning goals. more
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Wayne County
Community Foundation

517 North Market Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691

Phone: (330) 262-3877
Fax: (330) 262-8057
Email: [email protected]

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