The Dehoff Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on community and economic development initiatives. It supports local causes, primarily through grants to organizations such as the Stark Community Foundation and the Massillon Development Foundation, indicating a commitment to enhancing community engagement and services. The foundation appears to prioritize general support for community development projects, reflecting its mission to foster local growth and improvement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A local Ohio nonprofit or project focused on community or economic development with credible local ties and the capacity to manage either modest one-off awards or larger single-year grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in Ohio, especially Stark County or nearby communities.
- • Work in community and economic development, community centers, or general operating needs.
- • Existing relationships with local intermediaries such as a community foundation.
- • Willingness to request an application and work through a named director or mailed application route.
Geography
Observed grants were made to organizations in Ohio only (the foundation's state), indicating a local/state-limited giving footprint.
Recipient Variety
Across the available filings the foundation made one grant in 2022 and one in 2023 to two different local charities, so the observed recipient set is very small and episodic.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited, but a public application route exists in filings (applications must be requested from the named director) and at least two different charities were funded in separate years, suggesting new entrants are possible though selection appears sporadic and relationship-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
