Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily to local charitable entities. Its mission reflects a commitment to public support, with a focus on community development, religious organizations, arts and culture, and youth development. The foundation serves a variety of causes, including churches, community centers, animal welfare, and historical preservation. It predominantly supports organizations in Ohio, particularly in the Warren area, while also extending assistance to some groups in Illinois.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized nonprofit based in Warren/Trumbull County, Ohio (or nearby) working in community services, churches/faith-based programs, local arts/culture, youth development, historical preservation, or animal welfare.
Good Fit
- • Located in the foundation's home county or state (local presence in Warren/Trumbull County, OH).
- • Programs in faith-based community services, arts and culture, youth development, historical preservation, or animal/animal-welfare services.
- • Request size consistent with observed grants (roughly $1K–$25K, many in the $1K–$5K range).
- • Documented public support or established operations (foundation asks for written documentation).
- • Local reputation or an existing relationship with trustees, local bank contact, or previous grantees.
Geography
The foundation's grants are almost entirely concentrated in one state; two states appear in filings but roughly 89% of dollars stayed in Ohio, with the foundation state and Warren area dominant.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 18 distinct independent recipients (and similar counts in prior years) across churches, arts groups, youth organizations, animal welfare, and historical groups, indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation's size despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited but observable: only 1–2 new grantees appeared in recent years while most recipients repeat. A written submission route exists, so new entrants are possible, but observed behavior suggests the funder is selective and relationship‑oriented.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
