Springfield Foundation

08/31/2026

Take a peek at our generous donors' support in action right here in our community through a scholarship that awarded a full year's worth of tuition for the first time at the Foundation!

08/21/2026

Grantee Spotlight! 🌟 Through support from our competitive grant cycle, the Ferncliff Foundation has expanded access and inclusion within its facility. Funding from the Physical Disabilities Fund helped make critical accessibility improvements during the building's renovation, including wheelchair access and an accessible restroom.

These enhancements remove barriers and create a more welcoming environment, ensuring that individuals of all abilities can fully access and utilize the space.

08/19/2026

Here at the Foundation, we have two funds in memory of Sally Hare, affectionately known as "the Cookie Lady" at the Springfield Police Division. One of them provides 20 dozen cookies to the men and women of the Springfield Police Division annually on August 16 in memory of Sally and in honor of those who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Earlier this week, Foundation staff delivered the cookies for the 10th year since the funds were created. 💙🍪

08/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new full-time staff member, Haylee Davis, as the Staff Accountant! 👋🏻

Haylee is from West Union, OH and graduated from Wittenberg University with a bachelor's degree in accounting and information systems. She has been with the Foundation for a year now, previously as a Hagan Center Community Impact Intern and as a part-time Accounting Intern.

08/13/2026

August is Black Philanthropy Month! A time to celebrate the many ways black communities give back, support one another, and invest in a brighter future. This year's theme, "One Voice, One Movement," reminds us that when we each do our part, our collective impact can change lives. 🖤💙

Our affiliate, the African American Community Fund (AACF) helps turn generosity into opportunity in Clark County. Donations made to AACF stay right here in our community, supporting scholarships for black and brown students of all ages, while also providing grants to black-led nonprofits that are making a difference every day.

Every gift, big or small, helps open doors, strengthen communities, and invest in generations to come. To learn more about AACF, visit www.springfieldfoundation.org/partnerships/aacf.html.

About Us An affiliate of the Springfield Foundation, the African American Community Fund (AACF) exists to encourage philanthropy among African-Americans in…

08/11/2026

Please join us in wishing Joyce Dawson a very happy retirement from the Springfield Foundation! ✨

Joyce has dedicated the last 12 years to the Foundation and this community as our Financial Officer. We will miss her dearly, but are excited for her next chapter. 💙💛

08/10/2026

Grant applications for our 2026 competitive cycle are DUE TODAY by 4:30pm. Late submissions are not accepted.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website: www.springfieldfoundation.org/grants.

08/07/2026

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We are nothing without our partners, and today we want to thank two crucial partners in Clark County! Thank you to the Springfield Foundation and CHF Springfield for their support of our critical repair program! 🔨

Because of you, homeowners like John are able to continue living safely in their homes, and students at Cliff Park High School are gaining valuable field experience!

Together, we build stability! 🏠

08/05/2026

The Springfield Foundation offers many ways to support the causes you care about most through a variety of different kinds of funds. ✨

Charitable Checking Accounts are perfect for streamlining annual giving. This non-endowed, donor-advised fund allows donors to contribute assets to their fund at any time and then recommend grants to support nonprofit organizations of their choice.

Learn more about each type of fund available at the Foundation at www.springfieldfoundation.org/donors/ways-to-give.html.

08/03/2026

Don't forget! The deadline for 2026 competitive grant applications is just one week away. Applications close Monday, August 10th at 4:30pm. Late submissions are not accepted.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website: www.springfieldfoundation.org/grants.