50 Years of Connecting People Who Care with Causes That Matter

Serving Franklin, Madison Township, Middletown, Monroe & Trenton, Ohio

50 Years
Of Community Impact
$74M+
In Grants Awarded Since 1976
15K+
Grants & Scholarships Since 1976
3K+
Community Partners Since 1976
Celebrating 50 Years · 1976–2026

A Half-Century of Impact

The Middletown Community Foundation was incorporated as a component of the United Way in 1976. It grew slowly until 1986, when it became a freestanding foundation. Elliot and Mae Levey challenged the community to match their $1 million donation and create a true community foundation. Middletown committed $6.7 million and continued their generous support. Since then, assets have grown to more than $60+ million.

1976
Founded
Incorporated as a component of the United Way
1986
Freestanding
The Levey Challenge sparked $6.7M in community commitment
Today
$60M+
In assets — connecting donors with causes that matter

Annual Grant Cycles

All applications are due no later than the cycle close date by 5pm. Apply through our Grant Portal.

1
Cycle 1Feb 1 – March 1

Arts & Recreation, Event Sponsorships, and Youth

2
Cycle 2May 1 – June 1

Economic Development and Education

3
Cycle 3Aug 1 – Sept 1

Human Need

Apply via the Grant Portal
Grant Link — The Link That Leads to Funding

Grant Link

Butler County Grant Link is a collaborative initiative designed to strengthen Butler County's nonprofit community by expanding access to external funding, enhancing grant writing support, and fostering cross-sector collaboration.

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