Provide philanthropic support to the Miami County community through grants, scholarships and donor services to improve local quality of life.
Focus Areas
Education / ScholarshipsCommunity developmentHuman servicesEmergency grantsCapacity-building for local nonprofits
Who They Fund
local communities / community residentsvulnerable populations experiencing food insecuritypeople needing mental health or crisis intervention servicesyouth and recreational program participantsfaith communities / religious organizationsanimals and wildlife (conservation beneficiaries)arts audiences and cultural participants
About Troy Foundation
A defining pattern in The Troy Foundation’s giving is its strong concentration in Miami County and the City of Troy, paired with large awards that support recreation, health, and community projects. The biggest recent grant in the data, $2,438,051 to The Motz Group in Cincinnati for recreational purposes, shows that the foundation will fund sizable local infrastructure and program needs, not just smaller charitable awards. Other major grants point to a similar local orientation: Pink Ribbon Good in Clayton received $1,000,000 for health and human services, and the Miami County Auditor in Troy received $633,419 for health and human services.
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support the Miami County community through grants, scholarships, and donor services to improve local quality of life. That mission aligns with a multi-sector portfolio that includes education, human services, emergency support, capacity-building for local nonprofits, and community development. Recent grants also show support for place-based cultural and civic institutions such as the Troy Historic Preservation Alliance and Lincoln Community Center, alongside health and social-service organizations serving area residents. The overall picture is of a local funder that combines scholarship support with substantial operating and project grants for organizations tied to Troy and the surrounding county.
What Troy Foundation Funds
Education is a consistent thread in The Troy Foundation’s portfolio. In 2024, it gave $301,304 to The Overfield School for education, and in 2025 it awarded $234,980 to Lincoln Community Center for education. Scholarship programs are also a formal part of the foundation’s work, including Troy Dollars for College and multiple local scholarship funds for high school and post-secondary students.
Health and human services are another major area. The foundation awarded $298,655 to Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County in 2024 and $318,354 to Uvmc Foundation in 2025 for health and human services. It also supported Pink Ribbon Good with a $145,300 grant in 2024 for health and human services.
Community development appears in grants such as $200,000 to Robinson Reserve at Duke Park in 2024 and $318,838 to Village of Minster in 2025 for community improvement. Arts, culture, and humanities also receive support through gifts like $147,130 to Overfield Tavern Museum.
How Troy Foundation Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$9.1M
Total Assets
$159.1M
Total Revenue
$13.5M
Total Expenses
$11.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $30K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$30K
Geographic Reach
Local20 states funded
Funding intensity
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Headquarters
Leadership
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general support / unrestricted fundingmulti-sector portfoliocommunity development–orientedcapacity building / organizational support
Topics
health & human servicesmental health and crisis interventionarts, culture and humanitiescommunity and economic development / community improvementrecreational and youth programminganimal and wildlife protectionfood security / free food distributionpublic safety, disaster preparedness and reliefreligious and spiritual developmentphilanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking support
The Troy Foundation’s recent grants show a wide spread in size, with a p25 of $8,814, a median of $11,854, and a p75 of $30,000. That distribution sits alongside occasional much larger awards, indicating a mix of modest local grants and major project-level funding. The foundation operates as a regular funder and provides both competitive grants and scholarships through named programs. Several programs accept unsolicited applications, including scholarship programs, Priority Needs Grants, Mini Grants, and Quarterly Grants. Recurring support is visible in the data through repeated awards to the same organizations across different years, alongside one-off grants to other local recipients.
Where Troy Foundation Makes Grants
Giving is heavily centered in Ohio, with 91% of grants directed to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Troy appears frequently in the grant list, along with other Miami County locations such as Clayton, Minster, and Dayton. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 551 grants to U.S. organizations. The pattern is local in scope, with awards landing most often in the Troy and Miami County area and extending to nearby Ohio communities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Troy Foundation
What kinds of programs does The Troy Foundation support?
Its listed focus areas include education and scholarships, community development, human services, emergency grants, and capacity-building for local nonprofits. Active programs also include Apple Grants, Priority Needs Grants, Mini Grants, Quarterly Grants, scholarships, and emergency grants.
Does The Troy Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Yes, for several programs. The scholarship programs accept unsolicited applications, and the Priority Needs Grants, Mini Grants, and Quarterly Grants also accept unsolicited applications. Apple Grants and Emergency Grants do not.
What is the typical grant size?
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is p25 $8,814, median $11,854, and p75 $30,000. Most awards are relatively modest, though the recent grants list also includes larger project and infrastructure grants.
Where does The Troy Foundation give most often?
Its giving is concentrated in Ohio, with 91% of grants to recipients in the headquarters state. The top giving state is Ohio, and the recipient cities most visible in the data include Troy, Clayton, Dayton, and Minster.
Are scholarships part of the foundation’s grantmaking?
Yes. Scholarships are a formal part of the foundation’s work, including Troy Dollars for College and multiple scholarship funds for local high school and post-secondary students. The scholarship programs are listed as accepting unsolicited applications, with online applications opening January 1 for the scholarship year.
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Troy Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Nov 16, 2026Award: Varies
Troy Foundation Quarterly Grants
Arts and cultureCommunity and economic developmentEducation+4 more
Who can apply: Charitable organizations may apply for projects and programs that benefit residents in Troy, Ohio. Organizations outside Troy may be considered when the funded program supports a substantial population within the City of Troy. Projects with budgets of $2,000 or less may use the simplified Mini Grant application process.
Deadline: 2026 deadlines: February 16 for March review, May 15 for June review, August 17 for September review, and November 16 for December review; applications due by 4:00 PM.
Arts and cultureCommunity and economic developmentEducation+6 more
Who can apply: Charitable organizations eligible for the Troy Foundation's General Fund grants may use the Mini Grant process when the overall project budget is $2,000 or less. Funded projects must benefit residents in Troy, Ohio, or a substantial population within the City of Troy.
Deadline: Applications follow the quarterly grant schedule. The next listed 2026 deadline is November 16 by 4:00 PM for review in December.
K-12 educationEducational experiencesClassroom projects+3 more
Who can apply: Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers in the Troy City School District, Overfield School, Miami Montessori, St. Patrick School, and Troy Christian School may apply. Schools must provide the number of students who are Troy residents, and the total project budget may not exceed $1,000.
Deadline: May 1, 2026 by 4:00 PM; annual deadline stated on the program page.
Who can apply: Organizations with emergency needs may apply. What constitutes an emergency is determined at the discretion of the Distribution Committee; needs affecting an organization's ability to continue day-to-day operations generally qualify.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed upon receipt; no fixed deadline stated.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
