A 50+ Year History Serving The Granville Community

The Granville Community Foundation was established in 1971 by longtime residents Carl Frazier, Ed Roberts, Dick Paugh, and Terry White. Its earliest efforts were simple and heartfelt: community members quietly pooling resources to deliver fruit baskets or lend a hand to neighbors facing financial hardship, especially during the holidays. From this spirit of local generosity emerged a broader vision—one inspired by community foundations in other towns and dedicated to preserving Granville’s character while strengthening both the Village and Township through a nonpartisan, community-centered approach.

As Granville’s opportunities and needs evolved, so did the Foundation. Through tax-deductible donations, bequests, and legacy gifts, it expanded its ability to support programs and initiatives that enrich the fabric of community life—spanning everything from the arts and culture to education, recreation, and the preservation of Granville’s unique heritage. This growth positioned the Foundation to help sustain the organizations and projects that contribute to Granville’s vitality.

Today, the Foundation’s grantmaking reaches across nearly every aspect of life in Granville, providing resources to local nonprofits and public-serving organizations that benefit residents of all ages. And while its scope has broadened, the Foundation remains true to its origins: continuing to ensure that neighbors in need receive help—now often through trusted community partners and thoughtfully guided efforts—while carrying forward its enduring mission to strengthen the welfare and civic life of Granville for generations to come.