It's Your Miami County Foundation

The Miami County Foundation, serving as a catalyst, provides support for programs in the arts, community development, education, health and human services. Qualifying organizations may submit requests by the last day of February or August. If denied the request may be resubmitted.

Generous Miami County donors, through restricted scholarship funds, provide annual scholarships for County residents pursuing post-high school education in any accredited college, trade/vocational, nursing or health related facility.

Donor Designated Funds

Thelma Ross Dalton Memorial Scholarship

Provides scholarships for Miami County residents wishing to further their post-high school education in any accredited college, trade/vocational, nursing, or other health related facility.

Don Favorite Deeter, M.D. Memorial Scholarship

Provides scholarships for Newton High School graduates pursuing a degree in science.

Jean & John Dugan Family Fund

Provides grants to organizations determined by family.

Endowment Funds

Bradford, Ohio Railroad Museum

Supports the creation and maintenance of railroard museum artifacts and history, funds the acquisition, construction, and maintenance of the museum and supports educational events to promote and preserve the rich Bradford, Ohio railroad history.

CASA/GAL of Miami County

Furthers the programs and operations of this organizations that works to advocate for abused, neglected and dependent children in the court system.

Our Mission

To effectively assist, encourage and promote the health, education and welfare of the citizens of Miami County by soliciting, receiving and administrating assets exclusively for their charitable needs.

To Make a Donation

Cash donations are the easiest way to give to the Foundation, and they are tax-deductible. Donations can be made to:

Miami County Foundation
P.O. Box 1526
Piqua, OH 45356-1526

8 Simple Steps

Setting up a family fund is a way to create a lasting legacy for your family and to meet the vital needs of the community. You can setup a fund in just a few simple steps:

  1. Discuss your goals with your family and your professional advisors.
  2. Discuss what method of giving to use ~ Cash, securities, real estate, etc.
  3. Select issues and organizations that are close to your heart.
  4. Meet with the Miami County Foundation to discuss your vision.
  5. Choose a fund type: Donor Advised Fund, Field of Interest Fund, Designated Fund, Scholarship Fund, or Unrestricted Fund.
  6. Request and complete applicable forms.
  7. Select a name for your fund, either recognizing your family or the issues you support.
  8. Send your gift to the Miami County Foundation for management and administration.