Huntington – Impact Investment Philanthropy Program

Charitable Grants Supporting Community Revitalization, Affordable Housing, Economic Mobility, and Community Services in Huntington Markets

Huntington’s Impact Investment Philanthropy Program supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen self-sufficiency, improve quality of life, and advance social and economic opportunity in communities served by Huntington. Through the Huntington Foundation, the company provides programmatic grant support to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations whose work aligns with local community needs and Huntington’s focus areas.

Organization: Huntington
Support Type: Corporate foundation grants / programmatic support
Geographic Focus: Communities within Huntington’s service footprint

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About the Funder

Huntington has a more than 160-year history of community involvement and civic leadership. Through its corporate giving and foundation support, Huntington invests in local nonprofit and charitable organizations that help build healthy, vibrant communities. The company’s philanthropy is grounded in its purpose and focuses on programs that improve self-sufficiency, quality of life, and social and economic equality across the communities it serves.

What This Program Supports

Huntington focuses its foundation giving on programs and initiatives that align with the following areas of community impact:

Community Revitalization & Stabilization

Support for activities in low- and moderate-income areas, designated disaster areas, or underserved and distressed geographies. Eligible activities may include initiatives that:

Attract or retain businesses and residents
Create, retain, or improve jobs for low- and moderate-income individuals
Support government plans for community or neighborhood redevelopment or revitalization

Community Services

Support for activities where more than 50% of those served are low- and moderate-income individuals. Community services may include programs focused on:

Financial empowerment
Food security
Digital inclusion
Youth programs
Homeless shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing
Domestic violence shelters
Addiction recovery centers

Affordable Housing

Support for programs that provide access to affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Examples may include:

Down payment assistance
Homebuyer education
Credit counseling
Low-income housing tax credits
Rental subsidies

Economic & Community Development

Support for activities that assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families, small businesses, or farms. Eligible activities may include:

Helping small businesses gain access to capital
Workforce development or job training
Permanent job creation or retention

Inclusion

Huntington also considers organizations with a demonstrated commitment to creating a welcoming environment where individuals have access to opportunities and resources. Activities may include supporting financial well-being and expanding access to health and education resources across a broad range of communities.

Eligible Support Types

Programmatic grants
Community development and community services funding
Affordable housing-related program support
Economic mobility and workforce development initiatives
Programs serving low- and moderate-income communities

Eligibility & Preferences

Applicants should generally meet the following criteria:

Be a nonprofit organization with appropriate IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt designation
Serve communities located within Huntington’s footprint
Request support for a specific program rather than general operations
Align with Huntington’s giving priorities and local community impact goals

Requests outside Huntington’s stated focus areas may be considered if they reflect documented community needs and align with the company’s overall impact goals.

Huntington observes the following definitions:

Low- to moderate-income: Up to 80% of the area’s median income
Low- to moderate-income area: Areas located in low- and moderate-income census tracts
Low- to moderate-income school: Schools where 51% or more of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch
Small businesses: Businesses with gross annual revenue under $1 million

Ineligible Requests

Huntington Foundation grants are generally not provided for:

Event sponsorships
Capital campaigns
Endowments and foundations
Multi-year requests
Individuals
Lobbying or political organizations
Activities for sectarian purposes
General operating budgets
Individual fundraising
Research
Producing films, videos, or television programs

Huntington Foundation reserves the right to approve exceptions to its funding limitations.

Funding Amounts

Huntington does not publish standard award amounts. Grant size likely varies based on program alignment, local market priorities, available funding, and community need.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Invitation-only
📅 Review Cycle: Quarterly
📅 Decision Timing: Applicants can generally expect decisions following the close of each quarter
📅 Submission Timing: Work with the appropriate Huntington Community Development Relationship Manager to confirm timing

Huntington reviews support opportunities on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Formal grant applications are invitation-only and considered through a quarterly review process.

Application / Request Process

Huntington Foundation’s grant program requires an invitation from a Huntington Community representative to apply. Organizations interested in exploring partnership opportunities are encouraged to contact the appropriate local Community Development Relationship Manager.

Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate:

Alignment with Huntington’s giving priorities
Clear benefit to low- and moderate-income individuals, families, businesses, or communities
Strong programmatic focus
Documented community need
Geographic alignment with Huntington’s footprint

Community Development Relationship Managers

Central Ohio
Terrilynn Erskine
terri.lynn.erskine@huntington.com

Cleveland
Steve Harmon
steve.c.harmon@huntington.com

Colorado
Nicole Marquez
nicole.marquez@huntington.com

Illinois
Debbie Ross
deborah.e.ross@huntington.com

Central Indiana
Elizabeth Sherwood
elizabeth.sherwood@huntington.com

Mahoning Valley
Julie Strickland
julie.strickland@huntington.com

Southeast Michigan
Courtney Elledge
courtney.elledge@huntington.com

Mid-Michigan and Great Lakes Bay
Patricia Franklin-Lindsey
patricia.franklin-lindsey@huntington.com

Minnesota
Marcio Thompson
marcio.thompson@huntington.com

North Carolina and South Carolina
Renee Williams
renee.williams@huntington.com

Northern Michigan
Jennifer Rekasi
jennifer.rekasi@huntington.com

Northwest Ohio
Carrie Morgan
carrie.morgan@huntington.com

Akron and Canton
Toya Kelker
toya.r.kelker@huntington.com

Pennsylvania
Julie Strickland
julie.strickland@huntington.com

Southern Ohio / Kentucky
Elizabeth Sherwood
elizabeth.sherwood@huntington.com

Texas
Courtney Taylor
courtney.l.taylor@huntington.com

West Michigan
Victor Holt
victor.holt@huntington.com

West Virginia
Chrissy Richmond-Johnson
chrissy.d.richmond-johnson@huntington.com

Wisconsin
Jennifer Rekasi
jennifer.rekasi@huntington.com

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➡️ Huntington Impact Investment Philanthropy Program

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

Serve communities within Huntington’s banking footprint
Work with low- and moderate-income individuals, families, businesses, or communities
Focus on affordable housing, workforce development, financial empowerment, food security, community revitalization, or economic mobility
Have a clearly defined program rather than a general operating request
Can build a local relationship with a Huntington Community Development Relationship Manager

Because applications are invitation-only, this opportunity is best suited for organizations that are ready to pursue relationship-based corporate grant fundraising and can clearly connect their work to Huntington’s community development priorities.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Invitation-only; quarterly review
Typical Lead Time: Contact local Huntington representative before submitting
Best Suited For: Nonprofits working in affordable housing, community development, financial empowerment, food security, workforce development, and services for low- and moderate-income communities
Geographic Fit: Huntington service areas
Relationship Strategy: Strong local alignment and direct outreach to the appropriate Community Development Relationship Manager are important for this opportunity