Mike Whisler

The foundation supports local needs through initiatives such as Mansfield Rising for downtown revitalization, the Osborne Meese Academy to enhance nonprofit capacity, the Women’s Fund to empower women and girls, and the Community Fund addressing broad community priorities. The non-profit company is based in Mansfield, OH. The Richland County Foundation of Mansfield, Ohio is a public community foundation that strengthens Richland County through strategic philanthropy, nonprofit support, and collaborative leadership. It manages assets exceeding $263 million and over 450 charitable funds, offering donor advised funds, corporate giving programs, scholarships, and named endowments. It provides streamlined scholarship programs for local students pursuing college degrees and technical certifications, matching students to scholarships based on eligibility and donor intent. The foundation offers corporate donor advised funds for businesses, and individuals, families, and organizations can establish various fund types tailored to their philanthropic goals. It supports local nonprofits with grant writing workshops, resources for grant and volunteer management, and guidance on tax exemption and job opportunities, as well as financial aid resources and scholarship information. Black, Scott F. Coffin. The company was founded in 1945 by D. Osborne Meese, George W. Stephens, John H. Finefrock, Norman L. Wolfe, Paul R. Tappan, Robert B.