Fairfield County Foundation Announces Cycle 2 Grant Recipients in 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2025
Fairfield County Foundation Announces Cycle 2 Grant Recipients
The Fairfield County Foundation recently announced the recipients for the second and final grant cycle in 2025. The Foundation awarded grants to 17 organizations totaling $194,202 at their recent board meeting.
“It’s wonderful to see the diversity of projects and recipients who give back to our community in such instrumental ways,” said Amy Eyman, Chief Executive Officer of the Fairfield County Foundation. “We are proud to support these organizations through our regular grant cycles and encourage all local non-profits to participate in the process.”
Below is a complete listing of the Cycle 2 grant recipients:
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Ann Chess Fund
Baltimore Downtown Restoration - Tech Booth and Concession Area George and Dollie L. Zimpfer Memorial Fund Rotary Club of Lancaster - Rotary Park James H. Bowen Fund Pink Ribbon Good - Non-toxic House Cleaning Kits for Breast and Gynecological Cancer Patients in Fairfield County Janet S. Crist Fund Lancaster Handbell Ensemble - Purchase of Table Covers, Table Pads, Music, and Guest Artist Fees Jerry and Janet Nauman Fund Hardbarger Impact Ministries - God’s Garage Workstation Michael Moyer Fund Fairfield Area Humane Society - Cat Condo Housing Refresh Patricia A. Beam Fund Wagnalls Memorial Foundation - Lab and Program Computers for Library Patron Use Pickering Family Fund Destination Downtown Lancaster - Downtown Pedestrian Wayfinding Richard L. Roundhouse Fund Fairfield Area Humane Society - Cat Condo Housing Refresh Fairfield County Health Department - Family/Child Injury Prevention Programming Maywood Mission - Storage Expansion and Upgrade Robert A. Schatz Fund OhioGuidestone - Personal Care Items for STARLight Residents Terry A. McGhee/Sally J. Grimm Community Fund A Kid Again - Courageous Care Kits for Fairfield County Families Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio - Summer Learning Academy-Fairfield County Wendel Family Fund Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency - Walk-in Freezer for Food Pantry ProArteOHIO - ProArteOHIO November Performance, “Noel” |
CYCLE 1:
- Preliminary Grants Due: January 12, 2026
- Grant Application Due: January 30, 2026
- Grant Committee recommendation to Board of Trustees for approval: March 19, 2026
- Preliminary Grants Due: July 13, 2026
- Grant Application Due: July 31, 2026
- Grant Committee recommendation to Board of Trustees for approval: September 17, 2026
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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