TY 2023 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(1) BRADFORD S GROVES...................................................................... FORMER PRESI	38.00 .................		X	158,555	9,140
(2) RACHEL WEBER...................................................................... DIRECTOR OF	38.00 .................		X	110,000	16,851
(3) ROBERT T BARRETT...................................................................... V.P. FINANCE	38.00 .................		X	22,771	3,753
(4) KAREN BIERLY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(5) JOSEPH BOCKA...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(6) BRIGETTE BURNELL...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(7) DAKOTA DURBIN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(8) NIKIA FLETCHER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(9) JESSICA GRIBBEN...................................................................... CHAIR	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(10) JASON GUILLIAMS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(11) CHRIS HINER...................................................................... CHAIR ELECT	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(12) BARBARA ZAUGG JOUDREY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(13) JANA MULHERIN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(14) THERESA ROTH...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(15) JOKITA SHETTY...................................................................... SECRETARY	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(16) JACK STEWART...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(17) LEE TASSEFF...................................................................... TREASURER	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-0872883

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	2,817,576	1,901,063	4,515,748	2,464,751	2,419,073	14,118,211
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	2,817,576	1,901,063	4,515,748	2,464,751	2,419,073	14,118,211
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..						4,202,868
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						9,915,343

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	2,817,576	1,901,063	4,515,748	2,464,751	2,419,073	14,118,211
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	3,373,744	3,363,813	4,889,911	3,509,636	4,809,770	19,946,874
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						34,065,085

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

136,330

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

29.110 %

Public support percentage for 2022 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

36.300 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2023 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......
b From 2019.......
c From 2020.......
d From 2021.......
e From 2022.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....
b Excess from 2020.....
c Excess from 2021.....
d Excess from 2022.....
e Excess from 2023.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test
THE RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THE TAX YEAR ENDING 2023. 1. BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC SOURCES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. IN THE PAST YEAR, OVER 81.2% OF THE FOUNDATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND CIVIC GROUPS. AT THE TAX YEAR ENDING 2023, 23.3% OF THE NET ASSETS BALANCE CONSISTED OF PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS. MANY OF THESE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN AT THE FOUNDATION FOR MANY YEARS, AND THIS IS WHY THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GROW ITS INVESTMENT INCOME. 2.DIVERSE GOVERNING BODY: THE FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY, ENSURING THAT NO SINGLE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HAS CONTROL OVER THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES. BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDE COMMUNITY LEADERS, LOCAL BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER LOCAL CITIZENS. 3.MARKETING AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: THE FOUNDATION ACTIVELY ENGAGES IN MARKETING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, DONOR SOLICITATION, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO BROADEN ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT BASE. THESE EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM A WIDE SPECTRUM OF THE COMMUNITY, THEREBY DEMONSTRATING BROAD PUBLIC INTEREST AND SUPPORT. 4.PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMUNITY NEEDS: THE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH GRANTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS PRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES SUCH AS EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. 5.PUBLIC AWARENESS AND TRANSPARENCY: THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS TRANSPARENCY THROUGH ITS ANNUAL REPORTS, NEWSLETTERS, AND PUBLIC MEETINGS, WHICH ARE WIDELY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ENSURES THAT ITS PROGRAMS ALIGN WITH THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, THE RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION RESPECTFULLY SUBMITS THAT IT QUALIFIES AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2023.

Facts And Circumstances Test

THE RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THE TAX YEAR ENDING 2023. 1. BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC SOURCES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. IN THE PAST YEAR, OVER 81.2% OF THE FOUNDATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND CIVIC GROUPS. AT THE TAX YEAR ENDING 2023, 23.3% OF THE NET ASSETS BALANCE CONSISTED OF PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS. MANY OF THESE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN AT THE FOUNDATION FOR MANY YEARS, AND THIS IS WHY THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GROW ITS INVESTMENT INCOME. 2.DIVERSE GOVERNING BODY: THE FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY, ENSURING THAT NO SINGLE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HAS CONTROL OVER THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES. BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDE COMMUNITY LEADERS, LOCAL BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER LOCAL CITIZENS. 3.MARKETING AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: THE FOUNDATION ACTIVELY ENGAGES IN MARKETING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, DONOR SOLICITATION, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO BROADEN ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT BASE. THESE EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM A WIDE SPECTRUM OF THE COMMUNITY, THEREBY DEMONSTRATING BROAD PUBLIC INTEREST AND SUPPORT. 4.PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMUNITY NEEDS: THE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH GRANTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS PRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES SUCH AS EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. 5.PUBLIC AWARENESS AND TRANSPARENCY: THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS TRANSPARENCY THROUGH ITS ANNUAL REPORTS, NEWSLETTERS, AND PUBLIC MEETINGS, WHICH ARE WIDELY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ENSURES THAT ITS PROGRAMS ALIGN WITH THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, THE RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION RESPECTFULLY SUBMITS THAT IT QUALIFIES AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2023.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART II, LINE 17A	THE RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THE TAX YEAR ENDING 2023. 1. BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC SOURCES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. IN THE PAST YEAR, OVER 81.2% OF THE FOUNDATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND CIVIC GROUPS. AT THE TAX YEAR ENDING 2023, 23.3% OF THE NET ASSETS BALANCE CONSISTED OF PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS. MANY OF THESE ENDOWMENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN AT THE FOUNDATION FOR MANY YEARS, AND THIS IS WHY THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GROW ITS INVESTMENT INCOME. 2.DIVERSE GOVERNING BODY: THE FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY, ENSURING THAT NO SINGLE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HAS CONTROL OVER THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES. BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDE COMMUNITY LEADERS, LOCAL BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER LOCAL CITIZENS. 3.MARKETING AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: THE FOUNDATION ACTIVELY ENGAGES IN MARKETING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, DONOR SOLICITATION, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO BROADEN ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT BASE. THESE EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM A WIDE SPECTRUM OF THE COMMUNITY, THEREBY DEMONSTRATING BROAD PUBLIC INTEREST AND SUPPORT. 4.PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMUNITY NEEDS: THE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH GRANTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS PRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES SUCH AS EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. 5.PUBLIC AWARENESS AND TRANSPARENCY: THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS TRANSPARENCY THROUGH ITS ANNUAL REPORTS, NEWSLETTERS, AND PUBLIC MEETINGS, WHICH ARE WIDELY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ENSURES THAT ITS PROGRAMS ALIGN WITH THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, THE RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION RESPECTFULLY SUBMITS THAT IT QUALIFIES AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2023.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART II, LINE 17A

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Name of the organization

RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-0872883

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2

Name of organization RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Page 3

Name of organization RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION		Employer identification number 34-0872883

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 34-0872883
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow

Attach to Form 990.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-0872883

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........	69	40
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)	1,675,582	461,904
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)	2,295,627	212,816
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........	70,305,090	9,602,677

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2022

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	174,670,559	217,243,806	192,078,950	170,067,086	146,998,278
b	Contributions ...	2,424,248	3,544,561	4,546,760	9,645,191	2,825,338
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	27,122,391	-36,122,174	28,361,920	19,468,608	27,135,046
d	Grants or scholarships ...	6,239,943	8,565,868	6,779,445	6,175,522	6,072,890
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....	1,446,494	1,429,766	964,379	926,413	818,686
g	End of year balance ......	196,530,761	174,670,559	217,243,806	192,078,950	170,067,086

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

56.270 %

Permanent endowment right arrow

14.200 %

Term endowment right arrow

29.530 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	134,471		134,471
b	Buildings ....	1,052,406	188,039	864,367
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	232,681	213,520	19,161
e	Other .....	213,887	101,131	112,756
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,130,755

Schedule D (Form 990) 2022

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3) Other (A) WEATHERLOW OFFSHORE FUND I LTD	12,212,143	F
(B) BLACK DIAMOND ARBITRAGE, LTD	6,845,031	F
(C) HARRISON STREET CORE PROPERTY FUND,	5,907,912	F
(D) WHITE OAK LLP	4,047,635	F
(E) CLEAR ACCESS	2,394,822	F
(F) BLACK DIAMOND OPPORTUNITY FUND V, LT	1,347,600	F
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	32,755,143

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
FUNDS HELD AS AGENCY ENDOWMENTS	9,602,677
ANNUITY CONTRACTS PAYABLE	59,203







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	9,661,880
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) 2022

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	29,293,347
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	16,991,251
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	5,175
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	7,194
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	17,003,620
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	12,289,727
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	289,961
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	289,961
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	12,579,688

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	7,433,145
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	5,175
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	5,175
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	7,427,970
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	289,961
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	289,961
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	7,717,931

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D	CHANGE IN ANNUITY VALUE 7,194
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B	INVESTMENT EXPENSE 289,961
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B	INVESTMENT AND CUSTODY FEES 289,961

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION

Employer identification number
34-0872883

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - NW OHIO 2131 PARK AVE WEST MANSFIELD,OH44906	13-3039601	501C3	7,134	EXPANDING OUTREACH
(2) AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATIO ONE PERKINS SQUARE AKRON,OH44308	23-7114013	501C3	9,989	CHILD INJURY PREVENT
(3) AMERICAN RED CROSS 244 SOUTH WALNUT WOOSTER,OH44691	34-0733122	501C3	15,797	MEETING NEEDS
(4) BUCKEYE IMAGINATION MUSEUM 175 W THIRD ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	27-3014824	501C3	351,850	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(5) BUCKEYE COUNCIL BSA INC 2301 13TH STREET NW CANTON,OH44708	22-1576300	501C3	277,205	AKEYLA WASHROOMS
(6) CATALYST LIFE SERVICES 741 SCHOLL ROAD MANSFIELD,OH44907	34-1190641	501C3	12,131	GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) CATHOLIC CHARITIES 2 SMITH AVENUE MANSFIELD,OH44905	34-4428254	501C3	5,580	GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) CHILDREN'S DYSLEXIA CENTER 290 CRAMER CREEK COURT DUBLIN,OH43017	04-3169620	501C3	51,172	GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) CITY OF MANSFIELD 30 N DIAMOND ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-6001795	GOV	233,267	STERKEL PARK
(10) CLEVELAND CLINIC PHILANTHROPY INSTITUTE PO BOX 931517 CLEVELAND,OH44193	34-0714585	501C3	25,000	CARDIOVASCULAR RES
(11) COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF OSTEGO COUNTY INC PO BOX 55 SPRINGFIELD CENTER,NY13468	84-2243769	501C3	16,667	PROGRAMS
(12) DISCOVERY SCHOOL 855 MILLSBORO ROAD MANSFIELD,OH44903	34-1168732	501C3	90,513	GENERAL SUPPORT
(13) DOWNTOWN MANSFIELD INC 128 N MAIN ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-1605642	501C3	62,700	PROGRAM / SUPPORT
(14) FAMILY PLANNING OF SOUTH CENTRAL NY 37 DIETZ ST ONEONTA,NY13820	16-1005972	501C3	8,333	ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
(15) FENIMORE ART MUSEUM 5798 ST RT 80 COOPERSTOWN,NY13326	15-0539110	501C3	8,333	YOUTH PROGRAMS
(16) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 640 MILLSBORO ROAD MANSFIELD,OH44903	34-8085891	CHURCH	25,775	GENERAL SUPPORT
(17) FRIENDLY HOUSE ASSOCIATION 380 NORTH MULBERRY ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-0714667	501C3	44,341	PLAYGROUND/SUPPORT
(18) FRIENDS OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY PARK DISTRICT 2295 LEXINGTON AVE MANSFIELD,OH44907	34-1447942	501C3	20,077	SUPPORT / INTERNS
(19) GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL PO BOX 191 COOPERSTOWN,NY13326	16-1053970	501C3	20,303	GENERAL SUPPORT
(20) GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK 15500 SOUTH WATERLOO RD CLEVELAND,OH44110	34-1292848	501C3	16,667	HUNGER RELIEF
(21) HELIOS CARE 297 RIVER STREET SERVICE RD ONEONTA,NY13820	22-2893098	501C3	6,667	GENERAL SUPPORT
(22) HUMANE SOCIETY OF RICHLAND COUNTY 3025 PARK AVE W MANSFIELD,OH44907	34-6538966	501C3	8,500	GENERAL SUPPORT
(23) IDEA WORKS 40 W FOURTH STREET MANSFIELD,OH44902	82-3865130	501C3	30,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(24) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NCO 4353 EXECUTIVE CIRCLE NW CANTON,OH44718	34-0940986	501C3	31,500	DESTINATION CAREER
(25) KINGWOOD CENTER GARDENS 900 PARK AVENUE WEST MANSFIELD,OH44906	34-6506846	501C3	131,624	GENERAL SUPPORT
(26) LEXINGTON LOCAL SCHOOLS 103 CLEVER LN LEXINGTON,OH44904	34-6001671	GOV	9,264	TEACHER ASSISTANCE
(27) LUCAS COMMUNITY CENTER 252 WEST MAIN ST LUCAS,OH44843	46-3740215	501C3	26,391	GENERAL SUPPORT
(28) LUCAS LOCAL SCHOOLS 84 LUCAS NORTH RD LUCAS,OH44843	34-6001730	GOV	19,825	EDUCATION SUPPLIES
(29) MADISON LOCAL SCHOOLS 1379 GRACE ST MANSFIELD,OH44905	34-6004371	GOV	11,201	TEACHER ASSISTANCE
(30) MANSFIELD ART CENTER 700 MARION AVE MANSFIELD,OH44903	34-0827274	501C3	137,080	GENERAL SUPPORT
(31) MANSFIELD CANCER FOUNDATION 335 GLESSNER AVE MANSFIELD,OH44903	34-1225852	501C3	9,074	GENERAL SUPPORT
(32) MANSFIELD CITY SCHOOLS PO BOX 1448 MANSFIELD,OH44901	34-6001794	GOV	118,135	EDUCATION PROGRAMS
(33) MANSFIELD COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE 95 EAST THIRD ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-1016629	501C3	30,158	PARKING LOT
(34) MANSFIELD JR BASEBALL ASSOC INC PO BOX 1317 MANSFIELD,OH44901	23-7257756	501C3	10,000	TRACTOR
(35) MANSFIELD MEMORIAL HOMES 50 BLYMYER AVE MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-0865526	501C3	7,124	GENERAL SUPPORT
(36) MANSFIELD REFORMATORY PRESERVATION SOCIETY 100 REFORMATORY ROAD MANSFIELD,OH44905	34-1796427	501C3	20,000	EXTERIOR PROPERTY
(37) MANSFIELD ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION 43 WEST THIRD STREET MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-6001803	501C3	6,978	AWARDS
(38) MID-OHIO EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER 890 W FOURTH ST STE 100 MANSFIELD,OH44906	34-1207061	501C3	5,190	EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES
(39) MID-OHIO GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES INC 150 MANSFIELD AVE SHELBY,OH44875	81-1302813	501C3	26,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(40) MONROE TOWNSHIP PO BOX 503 LUCAS,OH44843	34-6001923	GOV	9,320	GENERAL SUPPORT
(41) NATIONAL SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION 300 ROSEWOOD DRIVE STE 105 DANVERS,MA01923	52-1375827	501C3	10,833	GENERAL SUPPORT
(42) NECIC INC 199 NORTH MAIN ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	20-5806276	501C3	1,094,460	SUPPORT/ CAPITAL
(43) NORTH CENTRAL OHIO INDUSTRIAL MUSEU 100 REFORMATORY ROAD MANSFIELD,OH44905	47-2390037	501C3	15,000	CAPITAL PROJECT
(44) NORTH CENTRAL OHIO LAND CONSERVANCY 13 PARK AVENUE W SUITE 608 MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-1723692	501C3	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(45) NORTH CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE FOUNDAT 2441 KENWOOD CIRCLE MANSFIELD,OH44906	23-7450889	501C3	44,348	GENERAL SUPPORT
(46) OHIO BIRD SANCTUARY 3774 ORWEILER RD MANSFIELD,OH44903	34-1691325	501C3	72,838	GENERAL SUPPORT
(47) OHIO ENVIROMENTAL COUNCIL 1145 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE STE I COLUMBUS,OH43212	31-0805578	501C3	9,500	GENERAL SUPPORT
(48) ONTARIO LOCAL SCHOOLS 457 SHELBY-ONTARIO ROAD MANSFIELD,OH44906	34-6002708	GOV	15,673	TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
(49) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO 206 E STATE STREET COLUMBUS,OH43215	34-1015976	501C3	50,000	BIRTH CONTROL ACCESS
(50) RAEMELTON THERAPEUTIC EQUEST CENTE 569 SOUTH TRIMBLE RD MANSFIELD,OH44906	34-1780155	501C3	62,958	SPONSORSHIP & GEN
(51) RENAISSANCE PERFORMING ARTS PO BOX 789 MANSFIELD,OH44901	34-1300583	501C3	397,273	GENERAL SUPPORT
(52) RICHLAND CARROUSEL PARK INC 75 N MAIN ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-1586398	501C3	10,870	GENERAL SUPPORT
(53) RICHLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROU 55 NORTH MULBERRY ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-1374548	501C3	119,370	CAPITAL & GENERAL
(54) RICHLAND COUNTY CHILDREN'S AUX 890 W FOURTH STREET PO BOX 2525 MANSFIELD,OH44906	34-1875985	501C3	10,669	GENERAL SUPPORT
(55) RICHLAND COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 785 LEXINGTON AVE STE 210 MANSFIELD,OH44907	38-2819384	501C3	7,119	GENERAL SUPPORT
(56) RICHLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 310 SPRINGMILL STREET MANSFIELD,OH44903	23-7010383	501C3	18,336	GENERAL SUPPORT
(57) RICHLAND COUNTY MUSEUM 51 CHURCH ST LEXINGTON,OH44904	34-1598719	501C3	6,003	GENERAL SUPPORT
(58) RICHLAND PREGNANCY SERVICES 1560 WEST FOURTH STREET MANSFIELD,OH44906	34-1538951	501C3	9,419	GENERAL SUPPORT
(59) RICHLAND PUBLIC HEALTH 555 LEXINGTON AVE MANSFIELD,OH44907	34-1745250	GOV	83,333	EQUIPMENT
(60) RICHLAND SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC ARTS 1456 PARK AVENUE WEST MANSFIELD,OH44906	27-1719258	501C3	11,706	TEACHER ASSISTANCE
(61) RICHLAND SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 1495 W LONGVIEW AVE STE 205B MANSFIELD,OH44906	87-4481232	GOV	9,600	INTERNS
(62) RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL OHIO 711 E LIVINGSTON AVE COLUMBUS,OH43205	31-0890152	501C3	10,000	HELPING HANDS PROG
(63) SHELBY CITY SCHOOLS 25 HIGH SCHOOL AVE SHELBY,OH44875	34-6002632	GOV	7,485	EDUCATION PROGRAMS
(64) ST PAUL OUTREACH 2520 LEXINGTON AVE S MENDOTA HEIGHTS,MN55120	41-1621192	CHURCH	8,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(65) ST PETER'S PARISH 104 WEST FIRST ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-0792942	CHURCH	9,500	GENERAL SUPPORT
(66) ST PETER'S SCHOOL 104 WEST FIRST ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-0792942	CHURCH	8,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(67) TAKING ROOT FARMS 2308 KINGS CORNERS RD E MANSFIELD,OH44904	46-4030652	501C3	179,117	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(68) THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER PO BOX 1524 MANSFIELD,OH44901	34-1261703	501C3	9,849	GENERAL SUPPORT
(69) THE DOWNTOWN ARTS THEATER PO BOX 1717 WOOSTER,OH44691	84-2317346	501C3	16,333	RENOVATION
(70) THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - MANSFIE 1760 UNIVERSITY DRIVE MANSFIELD,OH44906	31-6025986	501C3	92,316	SCHOLARSHIPS/ SUPPOR
(71) THE SALVATION ARMY 47 SOUTH MAIN ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	13-2923701	501C3	92,212	SUPPORT / PROGRAMS
(72) THIRD STREET FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES 600 W THIRD STREET MANSFIELD,OH44903	34-1753919	501C3	67,643	CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
(73) TRAPSHOOTING HALL OF FAME PO BOX 281 VANDALIA,OH45377	31-0843232	501C3	51,172	GENERAL SUPPORT
(74) UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO 125 EXECUTIVE DR STE 100 MARION,OH43302	34-0641236	501C3	7,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(75) UNITED WAY OF RICHLAND COUNTY 3 N MAIN ST SUITE 303 MANSFIELD,OH44902	34-0714455	501C3	81,720	GENERAL SUPPORT
(76) UPSTATE HOME FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATIO 105 CAMPUS DR ONEONTA,NY13820	22-2906500	501C3	15,000	SPECIAL EDUCATION
(77) VILLAGE OF BELLVILLE 142 PARK PLACE BELLVILLE,OH44813	34-6000232	GOV	22,860	POLICE DEPARTMENT
(78) VISUAL BUCKET LIST 1222 HUNTER RIDGE LEXINGTON,OH44904	81-3462738	501C3	6,100	GENERAL SUPPORT
(79) WAYFINDERS OHIO INC 124 WEST THIRD ST MANSFIELD,OH44902	20-5609709	501C3	158,700	GENERAL / REHOUSING
(80) WOOSTER YOUTH SHAKESPEARE 332 NORTH BEVER STREET WOOSTER,OH44691	83-3872470	501C3	5,333	YOUTH SHAKESPEARE
(81) YMCA OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO 750 SCHOLL ROAD MANSFIELD,OH44907	34-0714795	501C3	274,216	PROGRAMS / CAPITAL

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS	348	966,609
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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Explanation

SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2

GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES HISTORY & MISSION: RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION (RCF), A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1945 IN THE STATE OF OHIO AS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION TO SERVE THE ENTIRE RICHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY. THE MISSION OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN RICHLAND COUNTY THROUGH STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. TO FULFILL THIS MISSON, THE FOUNDATION WILL: - PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ACT AS A CATALYST IN IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING EVOLVING COMMUNITY NEEDS. - DISTRIBUTE GRANTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN AREAS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUTH, ARTS AND CULTURE, HEALTH SERVICES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CHURCHES. - ASSIST DONORS IN CREATING FUNDS TO MEET EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND DISTRIBUTE PROCEEDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DONORS' INTENT. - PRUDENTLY MANAGE THE FOUNDATION'S RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT FOR RICHLAND COUNTY IN PERPETUITY. - RCF IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BOTH RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED FUNDS. RESTRICTED FUNDS HAVE SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS, WHICH WERE GIVEN AT THE TIME THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES USUALLY APPROVE SUCH GRANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DONORS' DIRECTIONS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE UNRESTRICTED AND FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS, WHICH MAY BE USED TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS. GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES: KEY ELEMENTS RCF TYPICALLY LOOKS FOR IN A GRANT APPLICATION INCLUDE: - A ONE-TIME GRANT, ESPECIALLY FOR A PILOT PROJECT WHICH CAN SERVE AS A MODEL OR BE REPLICATED; - A PROJECT IN WHICH THE FOUNDATION IS A FUNDING PARTNER, RATHER THAN THE SOLE FUNDER; - A PROJECT OR PROGRAM WHICH PROMOTES VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT; - AN ORGANIZATION WHICH CAN DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO SUSTAIN THE PROJECT IN THE FUTURE WHEN RCF GRANT DOLLARS END; - PROJECTS OR PROGRAMS WHICH ARE A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT(S) AMONG NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY WHICH ELIMINATES DUPLICATION OF SERVICES; - A PROJECT WHICH IS LIKELY TO MAKE A CLEAR DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE; - AN ORGANIZATION WHICH IS PROPOSING A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO A SOLUTION OF A CURRENT COMMUNITY PROBLEM; - A PROGRAM OR PROJECT WHICH IS FOCUSING ON PREVENTION; AND - A WORTHY COMMUNITY PROJECT FOR WHICH A GRANT FROM RCF WOULD MOST LIKELY LEVERAGE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT. RCF TYPICALLY DOES NOT PROVIDE FUNDING FROM UNRESTRICTED FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING: - SECTARIAN ACTIVITIES OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS; - OPERATING EXPENSES FOR ANNUAL DRIVES OR TO ELIMINATE DEBT; - MEDICAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR ACADEMIC RESEARCH; - INDIVIDUALS, OTHER THAN FOR SCHOLARSHIPS; - TRAVEL TO OR IN SUPPORT OF CONFERENCES, OR TRAVEL FOR GROUPS SUCH AS BANDS, SPORTS TEAMS, AND CLASSES (UNLESS THROUGH SPECIAL GRANT PROGRAMS SUCH AS SUMMERTIME KIDS OR THE EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM; - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BUILDING AND PROPERTY NOT OWNED BY THE ORGANIZATION OR COVERED BY A LONG TERM LEASE; - COMPUTER SYSTEMS; - PROJECTS THAT TAXPAYERS SUPPORT OR ARE EXPECTED TO SUPPORT; OR - POLITICAL ISSUES. WHO CAN APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM RCF: - RCF ENCOURAGES 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE RICHLAND COUNTY AREA TO PARTNER WITH RCF IN MEETING THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. - THE PARTNERING 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE LOCATED IN RICHLAND COUNTY OR BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF PEOPLE OR CLIENTS SERVED BY THE ORGANIZATION RESIDE IN RICHLAND COUNTY. HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT AT RCF: - GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE TYPICALLY REVIEWED FOUR TIMES A YEAR. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY MAKE GRANT AWARDS AT EACH OF THEIR REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS. - THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE SHOULD BEGIN WITH A TELEPHONE CALL TO AN RCF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OFFICER AT 419-525-3020. RCF PREFERS TO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE APPLYIING ORGANIZATION TO BE SURE THE REQUEST FALLS WITHIN RCF GUIDELINES. AFTER THIS INITIAL MEETING, A GRANT APPLICATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE APPLYING ORGANIZATION. - A COMPLETED RCF GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO RCF BY MIDNIGHT ON THE DESIGNATED DEADLINE DATE. A COMPLETE PROJECT BUDGET AND BUDGET NARRATIVE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE APPLICATION. - ATTACHED TO THE COMPLETED GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS (IF APPLICABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION): IRS TAX EXEMPT LETTER, MOST RECENT FINANCIAL AUDIT, MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT, CURRENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES LIST, AND A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING ITS MISSION AND CURRENT PROGRAM OFFERINGS. - APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE. - THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OFFICER MAY CONTACT THE "PROGRAM COORDINATOR" LISTED ON THE GRANT APPLICATION TO SCHEDULE A SITE VISIT. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY ATTEND SITE VISITS WITH FOUNDATION STAFF. - THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAKES THE FINAL DECISIONS ON ALL GRANTS APPROXIMATELY 6-8 WEEKS AFTER THE GRANT DEADLINE. WHEN A GRANT IS AWARDED: - WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE BOARD MEETING, THE GRANTEE WILL RECEIVE FORMAL NOTIFICATION OF THE BOARD'S DECISION. A GRANT AGREEMENT FORM MUST BE SIGNED PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF ANY FUNDS. ANY ADDITIONAL GRANT CONDITIONS WILL BE LISTED ON THE GRANT AGREEMENT FORM. - TYPICALLY, A FINAL REPORT IS DUE AT THE END OF THE GRANT PERIOD. IF THE GRANT PERIOD IS MORE THAN 1 YEAR, INTERIM REPORTS MAY BE REQUESTED. UNEXPENDED FUNDS: FUNDS THAT ARE NOT EXPENDED OR ENCUMBERED DURING THE GRANT PERIOD SHOULD BE RETURNED TO RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION UNLESS THE FOUNDATION MAKES WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE AWARDED BEYOND THE ORIGINAL END DATE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AVAILABLE GRANTS THROUGH RCF, CONTACT A COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OFFICER AT 419-525-3020 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RICHLANDCOUNTYFOUNDATION.ORG.

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Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-0872883

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1BRADFORD S GROVES FORMER PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	158,555 -------------	-------------	-------------	9,140 -------------	-------------	167,695 -------------	-------------

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-0872883

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	7	915,578	STOCK EXCHANGE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)

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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-0872883

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	THE MISSION OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN RICHLAND COUNTY THROUGH STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. GRANTS ARE DISTRIBUTED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6	MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD AT SUCH LOCATION IN RICHLAND COUNTY, OHIO AS DETERMINED BY THE CORPORATION. A. ANNUAL MEETING THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS WILL BE HELD IN MAY OF EACH YEAR AT SUCH A TIME AND PLACE DETERMINED BY THE BOAD OF TRUSTEES. B. SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS MAY BE CALLED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OR BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY ACTION DULY TAKEN FOR THAT PURPOSE. QUORUM THE VOTING MEMBERS AT ANY MEETING OF MEMBERS SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM. THE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THOSE PRESENT IS NECESSARY FOR THE ADOPTION OF ANY MATTER VOTED ON BY THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT WITH INPUT FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, PRESIDENT AND BOARD CHAIR. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PRIOR TO MAILING, FOR COMMENT AND QUESTIONS. THE FORM 990 IS SIGNED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND FILED. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR EACH GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES COMPLETE QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, A YEAR END AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND FINANCIAL UPDATES AT EACH BOARD MEETING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT, ON A YEARLY BASIS, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DEEMED TO BE PRESENT, THE IMPACTED PARTY IS ASKED TO LEAVE THE MEETING ROOM DURING DISCUSSION OF THE PARTICULAR ISSUE AND ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THAT PARTICULAR MATTER. THEY MAY PRESENT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE ISSUE PRIOR TO DISCUSSION. ALL CONFLICTS AND ABSTENTIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF EACH APPLICABLE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR ITS CEO (PRESIDENT) AFTER REVIEWING COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE GOVERNING BODY HAS ALSO APPROVED A JOB DESCRIPTION, JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SALARY RANGES FOR THIS POSITION. RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION IS A MEMBER OF PHILANTHROPY OHIO AND USES THEIR ANNUAL SALARY SURVEY ALONG WITH SURVEY INFORMATION MADE AVAILABE BY COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS AS A COMPARISON FOR OTHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF A SIMILAR SIZE WITH ADJUSTMENTS BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION. COMPENSATION OF OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFIT CEO'S IS ALSO CONSIDERED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	SIMILAR CRITERIA, AS DESCRIBED WERE USED TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION RANGES FOR ITS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. THE SPECIFIC SALARY FOR THIS POSITION, WITHIN THE APPROVED SALARY RANGE AND APPROVED SALARY BUDGET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, IS DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION PREPARES AND WIDELY DISTRIBUTES AN ANNUAL REPORT THAT INCLUDES INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDES YEAR END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ANNUAL REPORT IS MAILED TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, MAY BE PRESENTED AT THE ORGANIZATIONS ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS AND MADE AVAILABE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FORM 990 AND COMPLETE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ADDITIONALLY, THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FOUND ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9	CHANGE IN GIFT ANNUITY VALUE 7,194

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) 2023

Additional Data

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN RICHLAND COUNTY THROUGH STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. GRANTS ARE DISTRIBUTED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	15
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	15
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	7
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	29
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	-13,355
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	3,527,345	2,419,073
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........		0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	3,846,673	10,144,495
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	28,141	16,120
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	7,402,159	12,579,688
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	8,565,868	6,239,943
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	680,945	712,711
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 366,590
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	753,714	765,277
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	10,000,527	7,717,931
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-2,598,368	4,861,757
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	182,944,414	206,192,641
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	8,273,855	9,661,880
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	174,670,559	196,530,761

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 6,704,382 including grants of $ 6,239,943 ) (Revenue $ )
	THE RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT MAKES GRANTS PRIMARILY FROM THE INVESTMENT EARNINGS OF ITS COMPONENT FUNDS. THESE GRANTS SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS OF MANY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS WELL AS STUDENTS ATTENDING COLLEGE. DURING 2023, 501 GRANTS TOTALING 5,273,334 WERE AWARDED TO 348 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, 348 SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TOTALING 966,609 WERE AWARDED TO LOCAL STUDENTS PURSUING A POST SECONDARY EDUCATION.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses6,704,382

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	291,326	29,744

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) AARON WILLIAMS........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(19) ALLURA WATSON........................................................................ INCOMING PRE	38.00 .......................		X	0	0	0

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
CLEARSTED ADVISORS 1100 SUPERIOR AVE EAST STE 700 CLEVELAND,OH44114	INVEST ADV SVC	131,055




2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	2,419,073

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	915,578

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		2,419,073

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			4,809,770			4,809,770
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	33,091,550	305,927
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	28,062,752
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	5,028,798	305,927
d	Net gain or (loss).........			5,334,725			5,334,725
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	ADMINISTRATIVE FEES			29,475	29,475
b	WHITE OAK FIXED INCOME		900099	-13,355		-13,355
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			16,120
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			12,579,688	29,475	-13,355	10,144,495

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	5,273,334	5,273,334
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	966,609	966,609
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	291,326	66,076	165,812	59,438
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	279,400	193,402	26,918	59,080
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	23,882	12,508	5,681	5,693
9	Other employee benefits .......	73,578	40,923	17,267	15,388
10	Payroll taxes ...........	44,525	20,243	15,036	9,246
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	17,628		17,628
c	Accounting ...........	21,254		21,254
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	289,961		289,961
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	14,833	14,833
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	22,753	10,344	7,684	4,725
14	Information technology ......	51,583	23,452	17,419	10,712
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	32,432	14,745	10,952	6,735
17	Travel ............	2,724	1,238	920	566
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	7,835	3,562	2,646	1,627
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	48,422	22,015	16,352	10,055
23	Insurance ...	13,906	6,322	4,696	2,888
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	COMMUNITY RELATIONS	169,757		4,048	165,709
b	DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS	19,525	8,877	6,593	4,055
c	MISCELLANEOUS	18,700	12,409	5,971	320
d	COMM CAPACITY BUILDING	13,490	13,490
e	All other expenses	20,474		10,121	10,353
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	7,717,931	6,704,382	646,959	366,590
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			229,375	1	18,918
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2,536,956	2	3,994,985
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......				9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	1,633,445
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	502,690	1,175,976	10c	1,130,755
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			147,510,432	11	168,292,840
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			31,491,675	12	32,755,143
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			182,944,414	16	206,192,641

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	3,617	17
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	8,270,238	25	9,661,880
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	8,273,855	26	9,661,880

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	96,223,673	27	110,583,500
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	78,446,886	28	85,947,261
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	174,670,559	32	196,530,761
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	182,944,414	33	206,192,641