LCF: The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust Grant

From Licking County Foundation

The Licking County Foundation seeks to enhance the well-being of Licking County's people through fostering charitable giving, managing and investing funds wisely, supporting community resources, and providing philanthropic leadership. It aims to build charitable assets, distribute grants based on community needs and donor intent, and support local educational, social, cultural, health, and civic initiatives.

Type of Support

Overview

The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust Grant, facilitated by the Licking County Foundation, aims to support charitable organizations within Licking County through a competitive grant-making process. Established by Cecil L. Mauger, a Newark businessman, the grant invites proposals from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations within the county. Despite being a small foundation with limited resources, it strives to allocate funds effectively, acknowledging that not all worthy causes can be supported.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

OH (Licking County)

Organization Type

Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Faith-Based Organizations

School Systems

Multi-Department or Branch Applicants

Other

Operating or proposing to operate programs for the benefit of Licking County residents
Must have a governing board
Conduct business without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability or national origin
Faith-Based Organizations: No requirements for participation in religious instruction/activities to apply for program funding
School Systems: Requests must be initiated and submitted by the superintendent’s office
Multi-Department or Branch Applicants: Requests must be submitted from the president’s office, director’s office, or development office
Previous Grantees must have complied with all reporting requirements and be in good standing

Ineligibility

Individuals

Organizations requiring a fiscal agent

Religious organizations for religious purposes

Private foundations

Re-granting organizations

Political organizations or candidates

Lobbying activities

Taxing authorities or political subdivisions

State and local government agencies

Fraternal, political, labor, social, or veterans’ groups

Community athletic teams or groups

School athletic teams including cheerleaders, bands, choral groups, drill teams or color guards

Public agencies for mandated services

not specified

Application deadline

Rolling

Submission

Review Criteria

The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust is committed to enhancing the ability of nonprofit organizations to meet the demands of their communities efficiently. The Trust primarily focuses on supporting:

Small-scale, targeted capital projects
Programmatic requirements
Initiatives aimed at benefiting people

Priority is often given to efforts that:

Are based in the Licking County, Ohio region
Kickstart novel projects that offer a unique service not available elsewhere in the community
Help well-established entities in their special initiatives
Back organizations known for efficiently running programs that aid or uplift the marginalized or disadvantaged populace of Licking County
Introduce new, inventive strategies for addressing challenges, thereby encouraging communal participation in these ventures
Encourage partnerships among organizations to enhance service delivery without service overlap, while also attracting additional support
Significantly improve the living standards for a large segment of Licking County's residents
Offer innovative, clever, and practical answers to ongoing and emerging needs within the community
Are capable of securing additional funding through matching grants

By adhering to these preferences, the Trust aims to foster a profound and lasting impact on the community's welfare.