Service Area

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization, operating as a regional community foundation.  FAO’s mission is to enhance quality of life in the 32 county Appalachian Ohio region, including: Adams; Ashtabula; Athens; Belmont; Brown; Carroll; Clermont; Columbiana; Coshocton; Gallia; Guernsey; Harrison; Highland; Hocking; Holmes; Jackson; Jefferson; Lawrence; Mahoning; Meigs; Monroe; Morgan; Muskingum; Noble; Perry; Pike; Ross; Scioto; Trumbull; Tuscarawas; Vinton; and Washington.