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
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P.S. A quick note about pending legislation
Congress continues to consider bipartisan proposals that would expand Qualified Charitable Distributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans and, potentially, Donor Advised Funds. Although these bills have not yet become law, we'll keep you updated on developments that could create new charitable planning opportunities for your clients. more
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Highs and lows: Reminding clients about stock gifts
Many clients know that appreciated stock is one of the most tax-efficient assets to give to charity, but fewer understand how the IRS actually values those gifts. It’s useful to review the "high-low average" rule and offer practical reminders you can share before clients transfer securities to their Donor Advised or other type of Fund at the Community Foundation. more
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Worth a read: Moving from charitable transactions to charitable strategy
Today's clients increasingly expect charitable planning to be woven into broader conversations about wealth, family, and legacy. We've gathered several recent articles that reinforce why advisors who lead with purpose—not just tax savings—can build stronger, more enduring client relationships. more
Wayne County
Community Foundation
302 E. Liberty Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 262-3877
Email: [email protected]
