Richland County Foundation

Banner Image: Easter O'Neal and her daughter, Jeney Wagner, worked on their Habitat for Humanity home on Foster Street prior to moving in. Several partners joined hands to make this new home a reality.

Vision Statement:  

“Richland County Foundation will be a leader in community development, innovative granting and endowment building to enrich and improve the quality of life in our community.”

Mission Statement:        

“The mission of the Richland County Foundation is to improve and enhance the quality of life in Richland County through strategic philanthropy and community leadership.”

 To accomplish our mission, we will: 

• Provide Leadership and act as a catalyst in identifying and addressing emerging community needs.
• Distribute Grants for charitable purposes in the areas of Health, Economic Development, Basic Human Needs, Education, Cultural Activities, Environment, and Community Services.
• Prudently Manage the Foundation’s resources to achieve the maximum benefit for Richland County in perpetuity.
• Identify and Cultivate Donors of all economic means and charitable interests.
• Assist Donors in establishing funds to meet community needs and distribute proceeds in accordance with the donor’s intent.

History

The Richland County Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization, was established in 1945 as a way for individuals to pool and invest their gifts for the long-term good of Richland County and its residents.

The Foundation helps people in Richland County give back to their community by investing their gifts for charity wisely so that grants can be made to improve the quality of life for all of the county’s citizens. Working together with donors, the Foundation meets important needs today and plans for a strong future in our community.

Key Impact Projects:

Richland Gives

Osborne Meese Academy for Nonprofit Capacity Building 

Mansfield Rising

Women's Fund Childcare Project

Economic Development