Committed to Galion, OH
Growing Our Community
The Galion Community Foundation (GCF) is a permanent, charitable foundation
established to improve the quality of life for the area citizens.
We support local initiatives for the Galion community.
The Galion Community Foundation administers grants, scholarships, funds, and endowments to help improve quality of life for students and local organizations.
The Galion Community Foundation (GCF) was formed in 1957. It is a charitable organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible.
Through its all volunteer board, the GCF administers over twenty (20) different funds and is always willing to add additional special funds or accept donations to its general fund. Thirteen of the funds provide scholarships; the rest assist local charities.
Unless otherwise directed by donors, the GCF seeks to preserve the principal of the funds. Money donated will earn income in perpetuity to benefit our area students and community.
Recently at GCF
News and Updates
2023 Scholarships Are Being Awarded
General Fund Requests Due March 1, 2023
Byron and Karen Smith Memorial Scholarship
The Byron and Karen Smith Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a graduate of Colonel…
Fritz and Betty Durtschi Scholarship
One award in the amount of $250 for a trades program / technical training.
Galion Middle School Spooktacular Event 2023
$150 grant provides a ‘safe’ treat-or-treat experience for toddlers thru 5th graders.
Galion Tiger Alumni Band 2023
$200 grant provided to the Alumni Band in support of their 2023 summer concerts.
Our purpose
The Foundation was organized on January 15, 1957.
Our purpose is to afford a vehicle for those of modest as well as greater means to make gifts, devises, and bequests to provide financial assistance toward meeting various area needs such as charitable, educational, cultural, scientific, and recreational endeavors.
Thank you!
Since 2001, the GCF has provided for distributions of nearly $600,000.00, and over $200,000.00 from our various scholarship funds.
We extend a huge “Thank You” to all donors for helping to keep a good thing going.
See area schools and organizations served by the Galion Community Foundation.
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