In response to the evolving COVID-19 health crisis, we have closed our doors to walk-in clients, but we are still in business! If you need to reach us for any reason, please call our office at 330-262-3877 (leaving a message if we are not immediately available) or send us an email at wccf@sssnet.com. We will be back in touch with you promptly. Thank you for your understanding during this trying time.
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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 over 460 separate funds, investing these endowments with awards of over $82 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.
Calendar of Events
Youth Foundation Participant Application Deadline
The application deadline for Youth Foundation advisors for the 2020-2021 school year has been extended to April 30, 2020. For more information see: Wayne County Community Youth Foundation.
Friend of Philanthropy Award Nomination Deadline
The Friend of Philanthropy Award nomination deadline is July 1, 2020. See the Friend of Philanthropy Award Page for more details and the nomination form.
Foundation News
- Local nonprofits join forces to establish fund to cope with COVID-19 crisis WCCF in conjunction with local private foundations, has established and provided initial funding for a new fund to support local non-profit organizations on the front line of COVID-19 response efforts. more
- GIVE 365 to address the needs of the homeless The theme for this year’s GIVE 365 grant cycle, as voted on by the GIVE 365 membership, is “Homelessness in Wayne County”. more
- WCCF Announces The Women’s Fund 2019 Grant Award WCCF is pleased to announce The Women's Fund 2019 grant award to The Village Network in the amount of $16,000. more
Wayne County Community Foundation
517 North Market Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 262-3877
Fax: (330) 262-8057
Email: wccf@sssnet.com
