Fairfield County Foundation Announces 2026 Cycle 2 Grant Recipients
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November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026
Fairfield County Foundation Announces Cycle 2 Grant Recipients
The Fairfield County Foundation recently announced the recipients for the second and final grant cycle in 2026. The Foundation approved grants to 20 organizations totaling $224,890 at their recent board meeting.“Local nonprofits are doing important, innovative work every day in our community, and our grants help advance that work,” said Amy Eyman, Chief Executive Officer of the Fairfield County Foundation. “We are proud to fund such a strong group of projects this cycle and look forward to seeing the positive ripple effect across Fairfield County.”
Below is a complete listing of the Cycle 2 grant recipients:
George & Dollie L. Zimpfer
American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation – Motorcycle Rider Safety and Community Support Building
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio – Support for Home Builds in Fairfield County
Pickerington Senior Center – Kitchen Remodel and Upgrade
The Senior Hub-Meals on Wheels Fairfield Co., Inc. – Elevator Purchase and Installation
James H. Bowen
Berne Township Baseball Softball Organization – Team Safety Equipment and First Aid Kits
Richard L. Roundhouse
Fairfield Center for Independence – Ramp and Home Modification Program
Robert A. Schatz
Fairfield County Baseball Complex Association – Portable Mounds at Beavers Field
Pickerington Food Pantry – Pickerington Food Pantry Proteins Grant
Pink Ribbon Good – Free Healthy Meals and Rides to Cancer Treatment for Breast and
Gynecological Cancer Patients in Fairfield County
Victory Hill Church – Stand Up Freezer Replacement for Choice Pantry
Jerry & Janet Nauman
Fairfield County Heritage Association – Historic Tree Preservation Project
Patricia A. Beam
Foundation Shelters – Maintenance and Repair of Roof, Gutters, Siding Replacement, Security Lighting and Walkway Drainage
Janet S. Crist
Lancaster Handbell Ensemble – Program Music, Artist Fees, Community Outreach and Miscellaneous Equipment
Wendel Family
Lancaster Vineyard Church – Replacement of Sewer Line at Food Pantry Building
ProArteOHIO – Sing Lullaby: Choral Concert of Christmas Motets, Carols and Holiday Favorites
Wagnalls Memorial Foundation – Theater Platform and Lighting Restoration
Ann Chess
Millersport Community Theatre – Organizational Tools for Storage Shed
Hoyman Family Fine Arts
Nostalgics Big Band – Purchase of a Portable Sound System
Alma S. Busby
Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield County Chapter – Two New Desktop Computers
Salvation Army – Ergonomic Furniture for the Samaritan Center Adult Day Services
For more information, including 2027 grant deadlines, visit the Foundation’s website at: www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org/grants/.American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation – Motorcycle Rider Safety and Community Support Building
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio – Support for Home Builds in Fairfield County
Pickerington Senior Center – Kitchen Remodel and Upgrade
The Senior Hub-Meals on Wheels Fairfield Co., Inc. – Elevator Purchase and Installation
James H. Bowen
Berne Township Baseball Softball Organization – Team Safety Equipment and First Aid Kits
Richard L. Roundhouse
Fairfield Center for Independence – Ramp and Home Modification Program
Robert A. Schatz
Fairfield County Baseball Complex Association – Portable Mounds at Beavers Field
Pickerington Food Pantry – Pickerington Food Pantry Proteins Grant
Pink Ribbon Good – Free Healthy Meals and Rides to Cancer Treatment for Breast and
Gynecological Cancer Patients in Fairfield County
Victory Hill Church – Stand Up Freezer Replacement for Choice Pantry
Jerry & Janet Nauman
Fairfield County Heritage Association – Historic Tree Preservation Project
Patricia A. Beam
Foundation Shelters – Maintenance and Repair of Roof, Gutters, Siding Replacement, Security Lighting and Walkway Drainage
Janet S. Crist
Lancaster Handbell Ensemble – Program Music, Artist Fees, Community Outreach and Miscellaneous Equipment
Wendel Family
Lancaster Vineyard Church – Replacement of Sewer Line at Food Pantry Building
ProArteOHIO – Sing Lullaby: Choral Concert of Christmas Motets, Carols and Holiday Favorites
Wagnalls Memorial Foundation – Theater Platform and Lighting Restoration
Ann Chess
Millersport Community Theatre – Organizational Tools for Storage Shed
Hoyman Family Fine Arts
Nostalgics Big Band – Purchase of a Portable Sound System
Alma S. Busby
Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield County Chapter – Two New Desktop Computers
Salvation Army – Ergonomic Furniture for the Samaritan Center Adult Day Services
About the Fairfield County Foundation:
The Fairfield County Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that along with its supporters, helps to sustain and enhance the quality of life and economic viability in our community. Its scholarship program helps to sustain opportunities for local youth to achieve their academic goals. The Foundation was formed in 1989 and grants today continue to support the arts, children’s programs, health and wellness projects, community development, academics, and more. For more information, call 740-654-8451 or visit www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org.
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