Ashtabula Foundation

04/16/2026

The Ashtabula Foundation celebrated its Youth Philanthropy students yesterday morning at the annual recognition luncheon held at Sheldon Calvary Camp in North Kingsville! 🎉

This year, 176 students from high schools across the county came together to make a real difference—awarding nearly $50,000 in grant funding to 33 nonprofit organizations throughout Ashtabula County.

Through their thoughtful giving and commitment to service, these students are helping meet critical community needs while gaining a deeper understanding of philanthropy and leadership. Their dedication is creating a lasting impact—both now and for the future. 💙

Special thanks to Keynote Speaker, Charles "Kip" Clarke, for his motivational message of finding one's own purpose through philanthropy and the presentations of student speakers, Isabella Limestoll of Pymatuning Valley High School and Janessa Kosik of A-Tech Career & Technical Center.

04/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating Student Leadership & Community Impact! 🎉

Today, the Lakeside High School Youth Philanthropy Student Board proudly awarded $5,000 in grant funding to five nonprofit organizations serving Ashtabula County during a special grant presentation ceremony held at the school.

Sponsored by the Ashtabula Foundation, this meaningful program empowers students to make a lasting difference in their community. Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients: Confidence Closet, Lighthouse Harvest Foundation, After School Discovery, Adam's Angels, and the Lakeside Society for Performing Arts.

A heartfelt thank you to the nine dedicated student board members and their advisor, Ms. Sandy Clough, for their thoughtful leadership and commitment to philanthropy. We also thank the recipient organizations for their inspiring work and continued service to the Ashtabula County community. 💙

04/10/2026

🎉 Youth Making an Impact! 🎉

The Pymatuning Valley High School Youth Philanthropy Student Board awarded $5,000 in grants to six Ashtabula County nonprofits during a ceremony held at the school yesterday.

👏 Congratulations to the recipients: First Congregational Church of Christ (Andover), New Leaf United Methodist Church (Blessings in a Backpack), Community Counseling Center, D-Day Ohio, Homesafe, Inc., and Pymatuning Community Church.

Sponsored by the Ashtabula Foundation, this program showcases the leadership of 23 dedicated students and their advisor, Ms. Alexis DeMott. 💙

04/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating Youth in Action! 🎉

Yesterday, the Grand River Academy Youth Philanthropy Student Board proudly awarded $5,000 in grant funding to five nonprofit organizations serving Ashtabula County during a special ceremony held at the school.

Sponsored by the Ashtabula Foundation, this inspiring program empowers students to make a meaningful impact in their community. Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients: The Geneva Food Pantry, Ashtabula County Community Action Agency, Maddox & Friends Cat Rescue, Christian Faith Academy, and the Conneaut Youth Center.

A special thank you to the nine dedicated student board members and their advisor, Mr. Zac Inman, for their leadership and commitment to philanthropy. 👏

03/27/2026

Students: Last chance to apply! The Ashtabula Foundation is accepting scholarship applications through Tuesday, March 31, 2026. If you’re are graduating from a high school in Ashtabula County, pursuing higher education and need support, don’t miss this opportunity. Learn more and apply today: https://wix.to/HiyUqEv

Application deadline is March 31, 2026.

03/27/2026

Big congratulations to the A-Tech Technical & Career Campus Youth Philanthropy Student Board for awarding grant funds to support three local nonprofit organizations working to serve and enhance the lives of Ashtabula County residents! This program is sponsored by the Ashtabula Foundation to inspire the next generation of philanthropic leaders and volunteers.

Congratulations to Kingsville Public Library, Country Neighbor Program, and Homesafe. A special thank you to the students for their important work, and to Youth Philanthropy Advisor Mr. Scott Basen for his leadership and guidance.

03/26/2026

The Jefferson High School Youth Philanthropy Student Board awarded $5,000 in grant funding yesterday to six outstanding nonprofit organizations serving Ashtabula County! Sponsored by the Ashtabula Foundation, this year’s grant recipients include Operation Toys for Freedom, Ashtabula County APL, Henderson Memorial Public Library, A-TECH yO!, Ashtabula YMCA, and AshCraft Industries. Congratulations to all of the organizations for the important work you do in our community! A special thank you to the students for their meaningful work and to their advisor, Mrs. Sara Taylor, for her guidance and support.

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

$5,000 in Grants Awarded! This morning, the Saint John School Youth Philanthropy Student Board had the privilege of awarding $5,000 in grant funding during their awards presentation at the school! Congratulations to the nonprofit organizations serving Ashtabula County that received funding for their impactful programs: Adams Angels, Ashtabula Dream Center, Beatitude House, Catholic Charities, Mya Women’s Center, and Saint Vincent de Paul. This program is made possible through the support of the Ashtabula Foundation and the guidance of Youth Philanthropy Student Advisor, Mrs. MaryAnn Hartwell.

A special thank you to the students for the meaningful work they put into reviewing applications, making thoughtful decisions, and choosing to invest in their community. Your leadership, compassion, and commitment to helping others truly make a difference in Ashtabula County.

03/19/2026

BIG IMPACT, STUDENT POWERED! 💥
This morning, the Geneva High School Youth Philanthropy Student Board proudly awarded $5,000 in grants to three incredible nonprofit organizations during a special presentation at the school. Congratulations to Beatitude House, Geneva Food Pantry, and Cleveland R**e Crisis Center!
From thoughtful discussions to meaningful decisions, these students are proving that generosity and leadership have no age limit. Special thanks to their Board Advisor, Mrs. Marie Best, for her guidance and leadership.
Way to go, future changemakers—your community is stronger because of you! 💙