Grants
To Apply for a grant, register here as an organization.
**Make sure you register as an organization.**
After you create your account, you will need to click on Opportunities in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. The grant application will be listed.
Grant recipients can also complete their grant evaluation forms on the new portal, as well. The evaluation form is listed under Opportunities.
We are most grateful for these donors who recognized that every year brings different community needs to the attention of our Board:
Jerry Andrew Memorial Fund (2012)
Robert Beougher (2011)
Walter & Aileen Bernard Fund (2000)
Henry & Louise Drake Fund (1978)
Gertrude Einfalt Fund (1979)
Clista & Hugo Fahncke Fund (1993)
Dr. John & Mary Hattery (1977)
Russell & Hannah Hattery Life Care (1991)
Ralph E. Heffner Fund (1977)
John & Ruth Houts Fund (2007)
George G. & Esther Jetter Fund (1993 & 2012)
Pemberton & Christine Lincon Jr (2016)
Knapke Art Fund (2011)
Mercer Health Care Foundation (2008)
Riley Memorial Fund (1999)
Jack Schenking (2011)
Trenary-Andrews Fund (1979)
Edward & Marcella Werling Fund (2000)
– In 2022 the Board of Directors distributed these discretionary grants:
Council on Aging – $23,000
MED (Medical, Educational, Development) Foundation – $15,000
Foundations Behavioral Health Services – $4,000
Private Duty Services – $5,000
Joint Township Hospital Foundation – $10,000
St. Anthony Dinner Theater – $6,000
Choosing Life Pregnancy Resource Center – $10,500
Our Home Family Resource Center – $11,500
M.A.V. Youth Mentoring – $5,000
American Red Cross – $9,000
Mercer County EMS – $13,500
House of Hope – $5,000
Lake Area Arts Group – $6,000
Celina City Schools – $57,000
Mercer County District Libraries – $6,000
Ronald McDonald House – Dayton – $10,000
Lima Symphony Orchestra – $2,500
Mercer Residential Services – $30,000
Alzheimer’s Association – $18,116
Arts Place – $3,000
Cancer Association of Mercer County – $5,000
Hands Up Village – $10,000
Hopewell Grange – $14,000
Marion Local Athletic Boosters – $3,098
Mercer County Fair – $10,000
YMCA – $7,000
WSULC School of Education – $1,574
Ronald McDonald House – Columbus – $5,000