Jp Crain Family Scholarship Pfdn Paulding County Area Foundation
Historical FunderPaulding, Ohio · EIN 34-6985380 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$47K
Organizations funded103
Typical grant$525
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $375 and $525.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAULDING COUNTY AREA FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 EAST PERRY STREET, PAULDING OH 45879 |
| Phone | 4193998296 |
| Form and materials | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE US AND RESIDE IN PAULDING COUNTY, OH. 2. APPLICANT MUST BE A SENIOR STUDENT OR A GRADUATE OF PAULDING COUNTY, OH HIGH SCHOOL. 3. APPLICANT MUST BE A FULL TIME STUDENT AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR THE FULL TERM OF THE SCHOLARSHIP. 4. APPLICANT MUST HAVE ABOVE AVERAGE GRADES, SATISFIED BY A 3.0. 5. APPLICANT MUST NOT BE A MEMBER OR AN IMMEDIATE RELATIVE OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE. 6. APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE ALL APPLICATION REQUIRMENTS BY THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. A COMPLETED APPLICATION. 2. A CURRENT COPY OF TRANSCRIPT OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADES (IF FIRST TIME APPLICANT). 3. A CURRENT COPY OF COLLEGE GRADES (IF RE-APPLICANT). 4. A CURRENT COPY OF PARENTS'/GUARDIANS' FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN (FIRST PAGE ONLY). |
| Deadlines | FIRST FRIDAY OF APRIL OF THE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR. |
| Restrictions | THE RECIPIENT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND A RESIDENT OF PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP. THEY MUST BE A PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AND MUST MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS OF NEED, DESERVING, ABILITY AND HAVE A DESIRE AND INCLINATION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GREATEST SERVICE TO HUMANITY. THE PROPOSED RECIPIENTS ARE INTEDED TO PURSUE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES: TEACHERS, DOCTORS OF MEDICINE, LAWYERS, DENTISTS, MINISTERS, ENGINEERS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FARMING, VETERINARIAN AND SUCH OTHER AS THE BOARD OF SELECTORS MIGHT FIND FAVORABLE AND SUITABLE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
32% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Defiance College | Defiance, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Defiance College | Defiance, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Defiance College | Defiance, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Grace College | Winona Lake, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Indiana Tech | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Indiana Tech | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Indiana University Fort Wayne | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Indiana University Fort Wayne | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Northwest State Community College | Ada, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Ohio Christian University | Circleville, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Ohio State University Lima | Lima, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| University of Cincinnati | Findlay, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| University of St Francis | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| University of St Francis | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| University of St Francis | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| University of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Scholarship grant | $525 |
Showing the 60 largest of 103 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,375 | 103 |
| 2024 | $60,650 | 88 |
| 2023 | $57,000 | 91 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632539349100518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6985380
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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