Celebrate the Power of One this Giving Tuesday. Learn how meaningful giving through the Defiance Area Foundation can create a lasting impact in Defiance County.
When many people think of donation gifts, images of one-time checks or gift cards to charities may come to mind. But at the Defiance Area Foundation, we believe the more…
Join us for one of Defiance’s most meaningful charity events, the 2025 Defiance Area Foundation Gala. Tickets are on sale until September 19th. Celebrate generosity, impact, and community.
When you create a will, you’re not just planning for your family, you’re making an intentional choice to shape how your story endures. At the Defiance Area Foundation (DAF), we invite you to turn that intention into a lasting impact through our Legacy Society.
Since 2021, the Sherwood VFW Charity Fund has invested over $50,000 back into the local community, supporting everything from scholarships and youth programs to cemetery services and holiday traditions. Rooted in service and sustained by generosity, this fund ensures that the legacy of local veterans continues to impact generations to come.
The Defiance Area Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Sufficient Grace Ministries Memorial Fund, established by the Schroeder family in memory of their son, Paxton Schroeder, who passed away at 28 weeks gestation. The fund will provide annual grants to Sufficient Grace Ministries, an organization that supports families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. This lasting tribute will help extend healing and hope to families in Defiance County and beyond.
If you’re submitting grant proposals, don’t let simple mistakes stand in the way of your mission. Our latest blog breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and gives practical grant writing tips straight from our review team.
Starting a fund is a powerful step toward creating lasting impact, but how do you make sure people know about it and are inspired to give? This guide is designed…
At the Defiance Area Foundation, we believe philanthropy is personal, and that giving back should be accessible, transparent, and rewarding. Whether you’ve just heard of us or you’ve supported our mission for years, you may have questions about what we do, how we operate, and how you can get involved. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive...from the “what” and “why” to the “how do I make a difference?”
Be Part of Something Bigger – A Night of Legacy and Generosity The Defiance Area Foundation Gala is more than a celebration — it’s a powerful way to give back…
