MassillonCommunityCharitableFund

Established with Stark Community Foundation in 1982 by civic leaders in the Massillon community, the Massillon Community Charitable Fund was created to promote civic spirit, charitable giving and community stewardship in the best traditions of Massillon and Western Stark County.

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Eligibility Requirements

• Primarily makes grants to IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) public charities, education institutions and government entities.
• Proposals must directly impact residents living in Western Stark County (Massillon, Navarre, Canal Fulton, Brewster, Bethlehem Township, Jackson Township, Lawrence Township, Perry Township, Sugarcreek Township, Tuscarawas Township).
• Proposals may be approved for program support or operating support when it is critical to the survival of a key agency or program.
• Proposals will not be considered for annual campaigns, travel, conferences, recognition events, previously accrued operational deficits or debt incurred for capital items or repair.

Grant Amount

Up to 4,000

Important Dates

Application Opens: December 29, 2025
Application Deadline: February 16, 2026
Awards: April 2026

Grant award recipients will be notified by email of the Board’s decision.

Application Instructions

Only online applications will be accepted. Apply online through Stark Community Foundation’s Grant Portal.

Evaluation

Organizations receiving grant funding from Massillon Community Charitable Fund are required to complete an evaluative report at the end of the grant period, which includes a written narrative on the impact of the grant and financial details of how the grant funds were spent. Failure to submit a final report will impact the organization's ability to secure future funding from Massillon Community Charitable Fund.

Recent Grants

2024 Grants
2023 Grants
2022 Grants
2021 Grants
2020 Grants

Questions?

Contact Grants Administrator Robyn Guedel at 234-458-2913 or rguedel@starkcf.org.

Give

Donate to the Massillon Community Charitable Fund and join in supporting the Western Stark County community.

Board

The Massillon Community Charitable Fund's Advisory Committee is made up of seven elected members with ties to the Massillon area through residence, employment or volunteerism.

Ed Harhager, Chair
Bette Maier, Vice Chair
Gary Feagles, Secretary
Tom Ferrero
Nancy Gessner
Marcus Simpson
Phil Williams