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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1623983

FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, OH 43130

Financials

$6.8M$4M2023$7.7M$5.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$7,695,218$5,761,940$1,933,278$76,355,879$10,065,567$66,290,312
December 31, 2023990$6,779,760$3,970,512$2,809,248$70,024,648$5,810,852$64,213,796
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,053,048
of which government grants
$506,241
Program service revenue
$814,938
Investment income
$3,761,077
Net rental income
$26,597
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,204,346
Other revenue
$66,155

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,225,235
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$118,264
Other salaries and wages
$308,586
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$522,472
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,435
Occupancy
$57,890
Travel
$1,551
Depreciation
$30,137
Program services (functional)
$5,193,873
Management and general (functional)
$347,012
Fundraising (functional)
$221,055

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$70,024,648
Total assets, end of year
$76,355,879
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,065,567
Net assets, end of year
$66,290,312
Land, buildings and equipment
$912,748
Publicly traded securities
$69,382,835
Net assets without donor restrictions
$65,395,171
Net assets with donor restrictions
$895,141
Gross unrelated business income
$36,695
Gross receipts
$7,695,218
Employees
6
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMY EYMANCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$118,264
MARTIN BAKERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN BARBOZATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MOLLY BATESTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS CLAYPOOLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RON COLLINSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
EILEEN COMPETTICHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MIKE LIEBERPAST CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LEWATIS MCNEALTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JODIE PHAYERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RICK RICKETTSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CHERI RUSSOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER SITTERLYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CONNOR SMITHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEBRA SMITHVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EDIE WAUGHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
AMY EYMANCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$112,487$3,491
LYNN BARBOZATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MOLLY BATESTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF BEARDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS CLAYPOOLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RON COLLINSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EILEEN COMPETTIVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AUNDREA CORDLETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE LIEBERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JODIE PHAYERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICK RICKETTSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CONNOR SMITHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DEBRA SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JARROD TUDORTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISSA WALKERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EDIE WAUGHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
162 E MAIN ST, LANCASTER, OH 43130-3712
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AMY EYMAN, 162 EAST MAIN ST, LANCASTER, OH 43130
Signed the 990
AMY EYMAN, CEO
Phone
(740) 654-8451
Return prepared by
BHM CPA GROUP INC

Mission

BUILDING A LEGACY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY AND STEWARDSHIP TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY. THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION HAS HELPED DONORS CREATE LASTING CHARITABLE LEGACIES THAT CARRY ON THEIR NAMES, THEIR VALUES AND THEIR PRIORITIES. WITHIN THE FOUNDATION ARE MORE THAN 300 INDIVIDUAL CHARITABLE FUNDS, EACH CREATED BY DONORS TO ADDRESS THOSE LOCAL CAUSES THEY ARE MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT. FOUNDATION GRANTS SUPPORT THE ARTS, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROJECTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMICS AND MUCH MORE. FROM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESERVING FAIRFIELD COUNTY YOUTH AND EQUIPMENT TO KEEP PEOPLE FIT AND HEALTHY, TO IMPROVEMENTS TO GREEN SPACES THROUGHOUT OUR COUNTY AND GRANTS TO FEED THE HUNGRY, THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION TOUCHES EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY IN SOME WAY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS - SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS THAT ARE RESIDENTS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO AND/OR GRADUATES FROM FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO HIGH SCHOOLS.
    Expenses $1,212,554 · grants $734,567
  • PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTEERISM AND GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES CHARITABLE GIVING WITHIN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO AND PROVIDES GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY AREA FOR PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING THE ARTS, COMMUNITY PROGRESS, DISASTER RELIEF, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND OTHER AREAS.
    Expenses $3,981,319 · grants $3,490,668

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1623983
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1989
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$76,355,879
Income (IRS master file)
$7,695,218

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$7,695,218$5,761,940$76,355,879IRS
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$6,779,760$3,970,512$70,024,648XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$5,979,671$4,424,946$59,708,266IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-1623983).

Questions about FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION is 34-1623983.
Is FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMY EYMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,264 (AMY EYMAN, CEO).
How much revenue does FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,695,218, expenses of $5,761,940 and total assets of $76,355,879 at year end.

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