In addition to grantmaking, the Foundation serves as a convener, facilitator and collaborator around community issues affecting the poor and underserved
The Foundation primarily serves Stark County, Ohio, awarding grants to nonprofit organizations addressing these topics. However, requests are considered from Carroll, Holmes, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties in Ohio.
In addition to its grantmaking, the Foundation serves as a convener, facilitator and collaborator around community issues affecting the poor and underserved with a greater commitment in the following areas:
- Early Childhood Education
- Homelessness
- Behavioral Health
For more information about the Foundation and its grantmaking process, please visit scfcanton.org.
Established 1996
Based upon Gospel values, Catholic social teaching and the congregation's mission and beliefs as they are related to major societal challenges, the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine has directed their foundations to confront key issues that impact the poor and underserved.
Therefore, the three Sisters of Charity Foundations remain committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved by understanding the root causes of poverty, nurturing the growth of healthy communities, emphasizing youth and family, and measuring the outcomes of these efforts.
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton
400 MARKET AVE. N, SUITE 300
CANTON, OH 44702
P: 330 454 5800
WWW.SCFCANTON.ORG
Recent Blog Posts
April 8, 2026
Hope Endures: Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton 2025 annual report
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton recently released its 2025 annual report, which highlights $3,495,131 in grants distributed in Stark and surrounding counties to more than 50 organizations in three strategic areas: responsive efforts, strategic collaborations and foundation-led initiatives. Marking 30 years in 2026, the foundation has distributed nearly $88 million to organizations reflecting its commitment to uplift the poor and underserved.
