Fairfield County Foundation Announces Recipients in First Grant Cycle of 2025
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County Foundation recently announced the recipients for the first grant cycle of 2025. The Foundation awarded grants totaling $283,154 to 16 local organizations at its March Board meeting.
"It is an honor to support so many worthy organizations that are making a meaningful difference in Fairfield County,” said Amy Eyman, CEO of the Fairfield County Foundation. “The generosity of our donors allows us to continue funding a diverse range of unique community projects with each grant cycle."
Below is a complete listing of the Cycle 1 grant recipients:
George and Dollie L. Zimpfer Memorial Fund
- Antonio's Aviation Legacy, Inc. - Drone for educational/discovery program and for fundraising events
- Grace Haven Ministries - Kitchen repairs and updates
- Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio - Skid steer for house builds
- Harcum House Child Advocacy Center - Multidisciplinary collaboration and forensic observation room
- Fathom Arts Consortium - Artist exhibition equipment and Little Free Art Gallery
- American Red Cross of South-Central Ohio - Service to the Armed Forces in Fairfield County
- YMCA of Lancaster & Fairfield County - Pool lift chair replacement
- Family and Children First Council - Safety items and incentives for at-risk families to prevent abuse and neglect
- Concrete Orkidz Foundation - Transportation assistance for youth summer camp program Fairfield County
- Geneva Hills Group, Inc. - New cabin build
- The Recovery Center - Prevention material & treatment enhancement programming
- Lancaster Festival - Arts education and creative opportunities for youth
- Lutheran Social Services - New flooring for homeless shelter in Fairfield County
- Ohio Glass Museum - History room and vestibule updates
- Lancaster Festival - Orchestra performances
- Decorative Arts Center of Ohio - Star Trek & Worlds Beyond exhibition
- Millersport Community Theatre - Sound and lighting upgrades, set design for Into the Woods, and kids camp supplies
CYCLE 2:
- Preliminary Grants: Due July 14, 2025
- Grant Application: Due August 1, 2025
- Grant Committee recommendations to Board of Trustees for approval - September 18, 2025
For more information, visit the Foundation’s website at fairfieldcountyfoundation.org/grants.
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.
