Sandusky County Communitiesfoundation is located in Fremont, OH. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sandusky County Communitiesfoundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Sandusky County Communitiesfoundation generated $313.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $656.6k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Sandusky County Communitiesfoundation has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $1,343,370. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE SANDUSKY COUNTY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF SANDUSKY COUNTY BY MANAGING PERMANENT INVESTMENTS FOR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED DONATIONS AND EXTENDED COMMUNITY GRANTS AS STATED IN ITS MISSION OF RECEIVING DONATIONS AND DISTRIBUTING GRANTS TO ASSIST QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN SANDUSKY COUNTY, OHIO.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Bowlus Immediate Pa | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jason Conklin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Dian Franks Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Marc Glotzbecker Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Danyelle Lantz Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Barry Luse Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $160,586 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $160,586 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $67,854 |
| Investment income | $231,016 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$154,220 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,735 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $312,971 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $456,381 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $77,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,960 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,990 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,264 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,805 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $65,317 |
| Fees for services: Other | $225 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,112 |
| Office expenses | $2,955 |
| Information technology | $1,779 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,325 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $943 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $656,648 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,964 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $139,398 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,164,559 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,309,921 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,878 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,878 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,552,805 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,753,238 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,309,921 |
Over the last fiscal year, Sandusky County Communitiesfoundation has awarded $361,430 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DIOCESE OF TOLEDO PURPOSE: LIVING CHRIST | $250,000 |
FREMONT ROTARY FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: RIVER CLIFF SOUND/PA | $5,600 |
LIBERTY CENTER OF SANDUSKY COUNTY PURPOSE: BUILDING REPAIR | $5,100 |
FREMONT COMMUNITY THEATRE & LIBRARY PURPOSE: GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS | $7,700 |
SANDUSKY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: ROOFING PROJECT | $10,000 |
CHAMBER FOUNDATION OF SANDUSKY CNTY PURPOSE: HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLA | $7,000 |