Richland County Foundation

05/28/2026

For 80 years, the Richland County Foundation has been doing extraordinary good with ordinary gifts. We have made hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to help transform the lives of students attending college, kids going to summer camp, towns being beautified, teachers receiving classroom supplies, senior citizens being supported, and all kinds of organizations supporting all kinds of residents. None of this would be possible without the generosity of those who were raised here, live here, and choose to call Richland County home.
Take a look at our newest annual report https://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org/about-us/annual-reports/

05/09/2026

We partner with donors and nonprofits to improve the quality of life in Richland County.

Allie Watson of the Richland County Foundation highlighted several projects from the last year and the foundation's upcoming development work.

04/30/2026

You are invited to our Annual Meeting on Friday, May 8. Join us as we reflect on the past year’s achievements and share our vision for the future. (Sterkel Park photo courtesy of Destination Mansfield)https://richlandcountyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1858

04/24/2026

Members of the Women’s Fund and local nonprofits learned about practical philanthropy and meaningful impact from Colleen Cook of Integrated Fundraising. The Women’s Fund has supported improving childcare since 2019. Susan Martin of the YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral - Mansfield explains the impact of high quality childcare in the economy.

04/24/2026

Members of the Women’s Fund and local nonprofits learned about practical philanthropy and meaningful impact. Third Street Family Health Services VP Alex Goff discussed the impact of a Women’s Fund grant with Integrated Fundraising President Colleen Cook; the grant delivered food boxes to expecting and new mothers.

04/24/2026

Support the Women's Fund this Mother's Day. Your gift will help improve the lives of women and girls in Richland County. Here are photos from Women's Fund grants and events. https://richlandcountyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1598

04/22/2026

A New Scholarship Fund Celebrates Judge Jeff Payton

A scholarship fund has been established through the Richland County Foundation to honor and preserve the legacy of Judge Jeff Payton—a man who dedicated his life to fairness and integrity, in the city he proudly called home.

The Judge Jeff Payton Scholarship Fund serves as a lasting tribute to his unwavering commitment to justice, community and expanding opportunities for others.

This Fund is dedicated to supporting minority students as they pursue higher education, whether through a traditional four-year college or a career technical education center. It is a fitting tribute to a leader who believed in the potential of every person he met.

Learn more about this fund https://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org/a-new-scholarship-fund-celebrates-judge-jeff-payton/

04/22/2026

You are invited to our Annual Meeting on Friday, May 8. Join us as we reflect on the past year’s achievements and share our vision for the future. https://richlandcountyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1858

04/17/2026

Teacher Assistance Program grants are selected by a community committee for creative and innovative supplemental programs not covered by school funding. The grants are given to K-12 teachers in public or private Richland County schools to encourage them to develop new programs for their classrooms.
https://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org/nonprofit-organizations/grant-opportunities/