Van Wert County Foundation

06/02/2026

🎉 We're excited to be the Business Sponsor at Camp Clay this Thursday, June 4!

As part of our sponsorship, community members can pick up FREE wristbands at our office to enjoy admission to the park for the day.

📍 Pick up wristbands at:
Van Wert County Foundation
138 E. Main Street, Van Wert

🕘 Available from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Stop by, grab your wristbands, and enjoy a fun day at Camp Clay with family and friends!

05/31/2026

📣 Last Call! The Van Wert County Foundation Traditional Undergraduate Scholarship application closes today.

This scholarship award goes directly to your college or university to help with tuition and fees. Apply before the deadline! 🎓

05/28/2026

🔔 Reminder: Traditional Scholarship applications close this Sunday, May 31st at 11:59pm. Don’t miss your chance to apply before the deadline! 🎓

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05/20/2026

Registrations for ELEVATE is now open - we encourage eligible nonprofit organizations to sign up using the form below and take advantage of this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. https://thevwindependent.com/news/2026/05/19/vwcf-announces-2026-elevate-program/

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05/05/2026

The Traditional Undergraduate Scholarship opens May 15th! If you’re planning to apply, now is the time to get prepared and stay connected for important updates, deadlines, and helpful reminders.

Be sure to follow our page, check our website, and create your personal account to get started here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=VWCFCsch

04/29/2026

We’re Hiring: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Van Wert County Foundation is seeking a full-time CFO to provide strategic financial leadership and oversight. This role will guide budgeting, investment planning, and financial reporting while working closely with our leadership team and Board.

We’re looking for someone with strong financial management experience (nonprofit preferred), analytical expertise, and a commitment to our mission.

Full-time, in-office position
Apply by May 29, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Send resume + cover letter to: [email protected]

View the full job description: vanwertcountyfoundation.org

Join us in making a lasting impact in our community.

We are creating a well-resourced quality of life for Van Wert County by championing philanthropy and charitable giving.

04/22/2026

We had an excellent Learn & Return networking event last week, bringing together mentors and awardees to share ideas, explore new opportunities, and celebrate their commitment to Van Wert.

Did you know… nearly half of our participants are expected to be student loan debt free by the end of their three years in the program?

Even more impactful, they are giving back every day - by choosing to live, work, and volunteer right here in our community.

Want to learn more?
https://vanwertcountyfoundation.org/scholarships/learn-and-return/

04/16/2026

Check out this year’s Chamber Leadership Class project benefiting Ohio State - Van Wert County 4-H! You can support their project by making a gift - either by check or online - to their fund held at the Van Wert County Foundation.
https://vanwertcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2452

Our Leadership Class has chosen their service project & would love to help out the Ohio State - Van Wert County 4-H with fundraising!

The class is looking to raise funds to purchase a new ice-shaver for the 4-H shaved ice trailer the youth use at 4-H events. The current ice shaver is not efficient and is several years old.

Additional funds will be used to purchase pipes & drape equipment that are utilized for display booths in events & fundraisers. Currently, these are rented each year and it would benefit the program to be able to own them instead of renting.

If you'd like to make a donation to help our Leadership class meet their goals & help the Van Wert County 4-H program continue to grow, please make donations through this link 👇
https://vanwertcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2452

04/15/2026

Come out to the The Brumback Library next week to enjoy Symphony Storytime! This offering is funded in part by the Van Wert County Foundation's unrestricted funds - such as the Fred W. and Kathleen M. Wollenhaupt Memorial Fund, the Kerns and Margaret Wright Memorial Fund and the David L. Brumback, II Memorial Fund.

To learn more about how your gift can contribute to incredible opportunities like this one - give us a call! (419) 238-1743

🎻🎺🪉🪈🎼
Don’t mind us, just preparing for one of our favorite visiting story times, Lima Symphony Orchestra!
Join us and our musical friends on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:30 AM for a melodic story time experience. 🎶

04/07/2026

We’re grateful to have been part of the JobQuest event last week, where we shared information about our scholarships and funding opportunities with the community. Thank you to Van Wert Works and OhioMeansJobs for the work you do to create meaningful opportunities for all. 👏