[Licking County Foundation](https://www.thelcfoundation.org)

Rolling

Minimum $250 per grant recommendation; total varies by fund balance and advisor recommendation.

Enables donors to recommend grants to qualified nonprofits, supporting flexible, impactful community giving via advised and community charitable funds.

--- ## Description Donor Advised & Community Charitable Fund Grants through the Licking County Foundation empower fund advisors to recommend charitable recipients and grant amounts, streamlining the giving process and maximizing community impact. The Foundation provides guidance on eligible organizations and local needs to help donors make informed decisions. All grant recommendations are reviewed by the Foundation’s Governing Committee, ensuring compliance with legal and policy requirements while maintaining flexibility for donors. --- ## Due Dates - Applications/recommendations are accepted on a rolling basis year-round. - The grant review and disbursement process typically takes about two weeks from submission. --- ## Funding Amount - The minimum grant recommendation is $250. - There is no published maximum; the grant amount is subject to the available balance in the donor’s advised or community charitable fund and approval by the Foundation. - Grant size and frequency are determined by the fund advisor’s recommendations and fund resources. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Recipients:** Only qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, religious institutions, or governmental entities are eligible to receive grants. - **Ineligible Recipients/Uses:** - Grants cannot be made to private non-operating foundations, international organizations, or individuals. - Grants cannot fulfill pledges, memberships, sponsorships, tickets, goods purchased at auctions, or any transaction that results in a tangible benefit to the donor. - Grants cannot support political campaigns, lobbying activities, or event sponsorships that include donor benefits (e.g., tickets, advertising). - Donors, their advisors, or related parties may not receive compensation or reimbursement from these grants. - **Fund Advisors:** Only designated advisors to donor advised or community charitable funds may recommend grants. --- ## Application Process - Fund advisors submit a Grant Recommendation Form, either through the [Fund Advisor Portal](https://thelcfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/fundmanager/) or by downloading and emailing/mailing the completed form. - The Foundation reviews the recommendation for fund balance, recipient eligibility, and compliance with fund purposes and legal restrictions. - The Governing Committee of the Foundation reviews and approves all grants. - Grant disbursement occurs within approximately two weeks after approval. - Advisors may request anonymity for themselves or their fund. --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation’s staff can assist advisors with information about local organizations and potential funding opportunities. - All grants must comply with IRS regulations and Licking County Foundation policies. - Advisors are notified of grant disbursement, and grantees receive a letter outlining the use and recognition of funds. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Forms](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/grants/dafunds) - [Fund Advisor Portal](https://thelcfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/fundmanager/) - [Grant Recommendation Form (PDF)](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/file_download/inline/bf6ad31e-91bf-40be-8698-50947c5f2ae4) - [Contact the Foundation](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Fax | Address | |-----------------|-------------------------|-----------------|-------------|---------------------------------------| | Jennie Dawes | jennie@thelcfoundation.org | 740-349-3863 x101 | 740-322-6260 | PO Box 4212, Newark, OH 43055 | | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/contact-us) | 740-349-3863 | | 30 North Second Street, Newark, OH 43055 |

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