The ashland symphony orchestra aspires to become a leading arts organization in north central ohio known for high quality, affordable performances and community outreach programs that impact audiences from ashland county and beyond.

Brethren care, inc. operates a retirement community in ohio for senior individuals providing long-term nursing care, independent living, and assisted living services.

The ymca of ashland ohio, inc. is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions. we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by putting christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction, and international understanding. our ymca is founded and led by volunteers from our community; volunteers also serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors and more. dues are based on community affordability and financial assistance is available for those children who cannot afford to pay the full cost of membership. ymca of ashland's mission is building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.

Institution of higher education

To provide funding to various research projects relating to eye diseases, blindness, and diabetes.

Financial aid to cancer patients

Provide services under title iii of the older american citizens act of 1965. the ashland county council on aging, inc. (the agency) is a private, nonprofit organization established to aid persons 60 years of age and older in their efforts to live independently.

The trust will engage in charitable and educational activities focused on supporting the mission and endowment of ashland university. ashland university is an institution of higher education that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. the trust will further its exempt purpose by acting primarily as a grant-making organization providing funds to ashland university.

To preserve the history of ashland county, ohio, and to provide educational opportunities to read about and experience said history and heritage.