Springfield Foundation

Ohio is the birthplace of one of today's fastest growing forms of philanthropy – the community foundation. In 1914 a Cleveland attorney, Frederick Goff, envisioned a single entity that could steward the charitable wishes of many different citizens for a community's perpetual benefit. His vision was compelling and took hold.

Purpose
Community foundations invest and administer a pool of funds contributed by numerous donors. Together, these donors contribute to endowments – in essence community savings accounts – designed to ensure the long-term health of the community. Donors who give through the community foundation enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that their gifts will be safely and efficiently administered for the charitable purposes they specify, plus they receive the maximum tax deduction for their contributions.

OUR STATEMENTS
Mission
Our mission of raising and distributing permanent funds to improve the quality of life for residents of Clark County began in 1948. Modeled after the vision of Fredrick Goff, the Springfield Foundation continues to be a catalyst for philanthropy in the region. The Foundation celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023. In those 75 years, the Foundation has awarded $69.5 million in grants and awards, with $7.5 million of that total being scholarships. We are proud of all we have accomplished with our donors, partners, leaders, and the community. We are excited for all we can accomplish together in the future.

Click on the image below to download our 75th Anniversary timeline book, which highlights our accomplishments.