Ohio Philanthropy News - August 8, 2025

Interact for Health awarded $200K over two years to the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Help Center to help expand the Center's Limited Representation Program.

The Troy Human Relations Commission will unveil a new Ohio History Connection marker to honor some of Ohio’s Black Civil War soldiers with funding help from The Troy Foundation, Ohio History Connection and the William G. Pomery Foundation.

The Defiance Area Foundation announced the creation of the Sufficient Grace Ministries Memorial Fund.

The Van Wert Fire Department thanked the Van Wert County Foundation for their support and expertise in grant writing to help secure critical state funding.

The Women's Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation is celebrating 30 years. 

Ohio Humanities supported a new exhibit at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont. 

Students in Gallia County got a hands-on introduction to science and career pathways through a new partnership between the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, Gallia Community Foundation and the Center of Science and Industry

Salsa Across Borders, a free dancing festival and competition, is part of the Rock the Block Community Days presented by the John P. Murphy Foundation.

The Nelsonville Farmers Market returns this fall with support from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, Athens County Department of Job and Family Services and the Nelsonville Community Foundation. 

The Greater Columbus Arts Council shut down two grant programs due to a $4M funding cut: Funds for Artists and Artist Projects.  

The Ashland County Community Foundation awarded thirteen Women’s Fund Grants totaling $39K to support and empower women in Ashland County.

The Y-Bridge Arts Festival received a $10K donation from the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation. 

Southern Ohio Medical Center approved $40K in grants for local causes including funds for educational programs, beautification efforts and the arts. 

Other Member News

The KeyBank Foundation invested $1.56M in four nonprofit organizations in its hometown of Cleveland: Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland, Towards Employment Incorporated, Building Hope in the City, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio.