Connect to Something Bigger - Connect to Your Community
The best place to leave a legacy is in your own backyard–the community where you’ve lived, worked, raised a family, and watched people dream big dreams.
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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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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Mast joins Community Foundation Board
Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) announces the appointment of Amy Mast to Board of Trustees, representing the Dalton area. more
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GIVE 365 Program Awards Grants
GIVE 365 awards grants focusing on Healthy Foundations. more
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Youth Foundation Awards $20,000 in Grants
The Wayne County Community Youth Foundation (WCCYF) awards grants. more
Blog Articles
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Closer to home: Steps to move your Donor Advised Fund to the Community Foundation
If you have a Donor Advised Fund at a national charitable sponsor or commercial provider, you may be wondering whether there is a better fit for your charitable giving goals. We’re happy to share simple steps for moving your DAF to Wayne County Community Foundation where you can benefit from local knowledge, personalized support, and a deeper connection to the community you care about. more
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A moment to meet: Philanthropy’s crucial role
What does it mean to “meet the moment” through charitable giving? A “portfolio” approach to charitable giving, developed in partnership with the community foundation, can combine thoughtful planning, flexibility, and consistency, helping you respond quickly to current community needs while also supporting long-term impact. more
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Split-interest charitable gifts: Need-to-know FAQs
Many advisors are diving deeper into understanding split-interest gifts, including charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. As clients seek ways to balance income planning with charitable goals, understanding the differences between these vehicles can help you guide more customized and impactful conversations. more
Wayne County
Community Foundation
302 E. Liberty Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 262-3877
Email: [email protected]
