Park National Corporation Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Park National Corporation Foundation is a private foundation in Newark, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.2 million in 297 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.2 million
- Number of grants297
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 281 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 288 | $24.0 million |
| 2025 | $3.2 million | 297 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
Park National Corporation Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Park National Corporation Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 225 | $2.8 million |
| North Carolina | 24 | $228,208 |
| South Carolina | 23 | $158,375 |
| Kentucky | 9 | $45,161 |
| Illinois | 2 | $6,196 |
| Florida | 3 | $1,574 |
| Texas | 2 | $996 |
| Georgia | 1 | $600 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $376 |
| Indiana | 2 | $370 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Development Partners | Support | $200,000 |
| Licking County United Way | Support | $153,786 |
| Newark Development Partners | Support | $125,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County | Suppor | $100,000 |
| Midland Theatre | Support | $77,163 |
| Licking County Foundation Attn Mike Schmidt | Support | $65,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio | Support | $51,478 |
| Denison University | Support | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support | $50,000 |
| The Works | Support | $43,291 |
| Midland Theatre | Support | $35,000 |
| St Stephens Community House | Support | $35,000 |
| United Way of Muskingum Perry & Morgan Counties | Support | $30,699 |
| United Way of Fairfield County | Support | $30,303 |
| Community Improvement Corpspringfield | Support | $30,000 |
| Muskingum University | Support | $30,000 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund Attn Executive Director | Support | $30,000 |
| St Stephens Community House | Support | $25,125 |
| Behavorial Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio | Support | $25,000 |
| Knox Community Hospital Foundation | Support | $25,000 |
| Licking County Transit | Support | $25,000 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Support | $25,000 |
| North End Community Improvement Collaborative Inc | Support | $25,000 |
| St Vincent Haven | Support | $25,000 |
| The Freedom Center | Support | $25,000 |
| YMCA of North Central Ohio | Support | $25,000 |
| Homes of Hope Inc | Support | $22,500 |
| United Way of Clark Champaign & Madison | Support | $22,099 |
| Alloy Growth Lab | Support | $20,000 |
| Christ School | Support | $20,000 |
| City of Heath | Support | $20,000 |
| Classroom Central | Support | $20,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Support | $20,000 |
| Families Forward Charlotte Inc | Support | $20,000 |
| Genesis Healthcare Foundation | Support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Mid Ohio | Support | $20,000 |
| Healing Vine Harbor Inc | Support | $20,000 |
| Kenyon College | Support | $20,000 |
| Miami County YMCA | Support | $20,000 |
| Midland Theatre | Support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David L Trautman
- Thomas M Cummiskey
- Matt Miller
- Brady T Burt
- Laura Tussing
- Karen K Rice
Questions people ask
Does Park National Corporation Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Park National Corporation Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2025, across 297 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Park National Corporation Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David L Trautman (Chairman), Thomas M Cummiskey (Trustee), Matt Miller (President) and Brady T Burt (Secretary/Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Park National Corporation Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and arts and culture.