Richland County Foundation

06/17/2026

Richland County Foundation President Allie Watson and Women's Fund Chair Amy Hiner talked about the history and importance of Richland County women in philanthropy including their impact, creating community, and leaving a legacy, during the Women's Leadership Connection Lunch today at DLX. The lunch is hosted by the .

06/16/2026

Give with Intention

A donor advised fund at the Foundation gives you the freedom to support what matters most, on your timeline and in a way that feels right for you. Whether you are passionate about one nonprofit or committed to many, you giving reflects your values.
Learn more https://bit.ly/4eMd48L

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Community Investment Officer, Bobby Rhea on his Leadership Unlimited graduation! 🥳

06/11/2026

Please take time to fill out an updated survey about a community pool.

Pools are important as a gathering space, promoting a sense of community and improving the health and well-being of our citizens. Aside from this, community pools are an essential part of a city for recreational activities.

POOL Survey - Round 2! 🏊
We need to hear from you…again! 🫵

We had nearly 2,000 responses to the first survey (👏👏👏). Now, we would like you to rank some choices to help us determine where we should head.

https://engage.counsilmanhunsaker.com/mansfield-ohio-swimming-pool-concepts-survey

Please share to help us get strong input!
🌊💦💧🏊‍♀️🙌🫶

06/10/2026

City of Mansfield employees are testing the Vasbinder Fountain’s plumbing. Next they will paint the reservoir and then the water will flow regularly.

06/08/2026

The historic Vasbinder Fountain has been restored and is being reinstalled today on the square in downtown Mansfield.

Before their passing, Gene and Sally Goin made a grant through their donor-advised fund to restore the fountain and create a connection to the north side of Park Avenue. The restoration work done by Robinson Iron of Alabama included complete disassembly, sandblasting, internal and external repairs, recasting as needed, and reassembly. The fountain will be re-dedicated on July 4.

Gene and Sally were the epitome of a couple who genuinely cared for one another and their community. For decades, they were generous donors to the Foundation, most times anonymously, and frequently investing in the areas of Mansfield that meant so much to them when they were growing up.

The fountain originally cost $2,500 and was donated to the city in 1881 by David and Jane Vasbinder.

06/03/2026

Please take a look and share with your friends. The Women's Fund supported this program with a grant.

‼️🚨PSA 🚨‼️

After hearing from several families that some local schools are still in session, we’ve decided to move She Got Game Speed & Agility back one week to better serve our girls and allow more athletes to participate!

📅 New Dates: June 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2026

📍 Be Elite Fields (Maple Lake Park)
867 Maple St., Mansfield, OH 44903

⏰ Session Times:
• Ages 8-11: 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
• Ages 12-16: 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

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