Huntington Impact Investment Philanthropy Program
Mission
Huntington has over a 150-year history of strong community involvement and supportive civic leadership. We believe that developing relationships and investing in local nonprofit/charitable organizations builds healthy and vibrant communities. Consistent with our purpose, we support charitable programs and initiatives that seek to improve self-sufficiency and quality of life as well as advance social and economic equality in the communities served by Huntington.
Giving Guidelines
Programmatic support may be provided to organizations with the appropriate Internal Revenue Service tax-exempt designation (501c3 or 170c1) serving communities located within Huntington’s footprint. Huntington focuses on the critical areas of impact illustrated below. Additionally, Huntington is committed to supporting racial and social equity programs with a demonstrated commitment to equitable actions that contribute to fairness, justice, and equality for all people. Requests for funding which fall outside the focus areas will be considered when Huntington’s local executives identify alignment with community needs.
Community Revitalization and Stabilization
Activities in low- and moderate-income areas, designated disaster areas, or underserved or distressed geographies.
Community Services
Activities where 50% or more of those served are low and moderate income.
Affordable Housing
Activities that provide access to affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
Economic and Community Development
Activities assisting low- and moderate-income individuals and families and small businesses or farms.
For additional information on Huntington’s grant program and areas of focus see: Huntington Grant Program Details.
Funding Restrictions
Please recognize the following Huntington contribution limitations*. Grant support will not be provided for:
- Event Sponsorships
- Capital Campaigns
- Endowments and Foundations
- Multi-Year Requests
- Individuals, lobbying or political organizations, or activities for sectarian purposes
- General Operational Budgets (request should be program specific)
- Individual Fundraising
- Research
- Producing films, videos, television programs, etc.
*Huntington reserves the right to approve exceptions to the limitations outlined above.
Application Process
Huntington’s grant program requires an invitation from a Huntington Community representative to apply. Huntington remains interested in exploring new partnerships and supporting innovative programs aligned to our giving pillars. If you would like to discuss partnership opportunities, you are encouraged to reach out to your local Community Development Relationship Manager.
Colorado
Nicole Marqueznicole.marquez@huntington.com
Illinois
Debbie Rossdeborah.e.ross@huntington.com
Indiana
Central Indiana
Elizabeth Sherwood
elizabeth.sherwood@huntington.com
Michigan
Southeast MichiganCourtney Elledge
courtney.elledge@huntington.com
Mid-Michigan and Great Lakes Bay
Patricia Franklin-Lindsey
patricia.franklin-lindsey@huntington.com
Northern Michigan
Jennifer Rekasi
jennifer.rekasi@huntington.com
West Michigan
Greg Rios
gregorio.rios@huntington.com
Minnesota
Minnesota
Marcio Thompson
marcio.thompson@huntington.com
Ohio
Akron and Canton
Toya Kelker
toya.r.kelker@huntington.com
Central Ohio
Daphne D McKinnie
daphne.mckinnie@huntington.com
Steve Harmon
steve.c.harmon@huntington.com
Mahoning Valley
Julie Strickland
julie.strickland@huntington.com
Northwest Ohio
Carrie Morgan
carrie.morgan@huntington.com
Southern Ohio
Elizabeth Sherwood
elizabeth.sherwood@huntington.com
Pennsylvania
Western PA
Julie Strickland
julie.strickland@huntington.com
West Virginia
Marisa Skaff
marisa.m.skaff@huntington.com
Wisconsin
Jennifer Rekasi
jennifer.rekasi@huntington.com
Application Assistance
Should you need assistance or have questions regarding Huntington’s grant program, please contact philanthropy@huntington.com.
Please Note: It is expected all grantees are equal opportunity employers and in their governance policies or procedures do not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, age, marital status, parental status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.