Muskingum County Community Foundation

06/19/2026

The Muskingum County Community Foundation is closed today, Friday, June 19, 2026. We will reopen Monday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m.

06/16/2026

🧱 Brick by Brick, we’re building a stronger Muskingum County.

We’re proud to unveil our new Brick by Brick donor wall at The Muskingum County Community Foundation—beautifully brought to life by our friends at Barnes Advertising Corporation.

This wall is more than just recognition—it’s a reminder that real impact is built together. A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible partners who are investing in the future of our community through the Make Muskingum Home program:

✨ Founding Partners
The Muskingum County Community Foundation
The JW & MH Straker Charitable Foundation
✨ Cornerstone Partners
Anonymous Donor
Elry & Louisa Leasure Charitable Trust
Longaberger Family
Park National Bank, Zanesville Ohio
Quality Care Partners
✨ Beam Partners
Muskingum Valley Health Centers
AJ Patel
Ed Swanson
✨ Foundation Partners
APG Architects, LLC
Barnes Advertising Corporation
The Community Bank
Muskingum County Bar Association
Shrivers Pharmacy

Because of you, talented young professionals are choosing to live, work, and stay right here in Muskingum County—and that changes everything.

👉 Learn more about how you can help build our future: www.makemuskingumhome.org

06/15/2026

Pop & Pour is BACK -- Saturday, July 18! Presale ticket offer now through June 30...save $10 per ticket!

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A local organization holds a popular fundraising event that promotes local businesses while quenching eventgoers’ thirst. The Muskingum County Community Foundation’s Beth Fox and Amy Luby announced the return of Pop and Pour, Southeastern Ohio Beer and Wine Fest that will ta...

06/15/2026

Stamped passports ✔️
Full hearts ✔️
Incredible community ✔️

Passport to Philanthropy brought together stories, generosity, and local impact in the best way. Listening to stories from Grandma Joy’s Road Trip new book, "Grandma Joy & Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time" made for a magical night.

A HUGE thanks to Park National Bank, Zanesville Ohio (Voyager Sponsor) and Compass Sponsors Zane State College and Stubbins, Watson, Bryan & Witucky Co., LPA for helping make it happen. 💛✈️

EagleSticks Golf Club
Grandma Joy’s Road Trip
of Dillon State Park
Muskingum County Literacy Council
Muskingum County Center for Seniors

06/13/2026

This spring, the Muskingum County Community Foundation awarded:

✅ $253,022 in funding
✅ 54 scholarships
✅ 157 student recipients

These numbers represent more than dollars—they reflect opportunity, ambition, and community support for the next generation.

And we’re not done yet! Additional scholarships, including the John McIntire awards and summer cycle scholarships, will continue to grow this impact throughout 2026.

💙 Congratulations to this year’s recipients—and thank you to our generous donors who make these opportunities possible.

06/12/2026

Cheers to savings! 🍻🍷
Our presale ticket deal for Pop & Pour 2026 is ending soon – June 30th! Get yours now via the link in bio and join us for a fantastic event.
https://www.mccf.org/Events/Pop-And-Pour/

06/10/2026

In case you missed this story...learn more about one of our Spring Grantees, Breaking Free. 🐎 💜

“These organizations are making a meaningful impact in our community and helping to improve quality of life for residents,” Brian Wagner said.

06/09/2026

🎓 MCCF Scholarship impact in 2025:
• $968,213 awarded
• 195 students supported
• 83 endowed scholarship funds
• 822 students & families served through Scholarship Central
When donors invest in education, opportunity multiplies. 💛
🔗 See the full report:https://www.mccf.org/Media/MCCF-Annual-Report-2025.pdf

06/06/2026

Thanks to WHIZ for highlighting this special scholarship. Read more here:

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Muskingum County students were awarded $10,000 scholarships to pursue higher education. The Muskingum County Community Foundation (MCCF) celebrated eight recipients of the John and Susan (Rose) Dorr Scholarship on Thursday. Trent Pines is a nephew of the Dorrs and the scholarshi...

06/05/2026

Pop & Pour presale savings end June 30! Buy tickets now at www.mccf.org.

The community foundation’s Pop and Pour festival returns July 18, offering craft beer, wine, food and entertainment while supporting local nonprofits.