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Foundation Facts

• Founded in 1972, The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Inc. is one of nearly 700 community foundations throughout the United States

• One of the largest local organizations providing funding to Upper Ohio Valley non-profits, the Foundation has assets of more than $22 million.

• Since 1972, the Foundation has given more than $5 million to local groups working to improve life in the region

• Number of staff/volunteers: 2

• Board: comprised of 18 community leaders from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise

• The Foundation spends less than 10 percent of its budget on administrative costs

• The Foundation assists organizations working in the areas of arts, basic human needs, community development, education and health.

• The Foundation works one-on-one with local donors to help them manage their charitable giving, and offers them with several ways to give.

• The Foundation serves as a civic leader, connecting people and organizations to issues important to the region.

• The Foundation administers more than 40 scholarship funds for the benefit of local students


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