“Giving back to a community who has given so much to us.”
The Karnik Foundation
A new, community-minded initiative from Karnik On Black — built to give back to the pet-parents and neighbors who have supported our family business for 50+ years.
“To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required.”
Celebrating 50+ Years — By Giving Back
Karnik On Black is excited to celebrate 50+ years in the professional pet care industry as a 2nd generation, locally owned and operated family business. As a business that is truly supported by our local communities, Ryan Bauman and the entire Karnik On Black Family is excited to introduce The Karnik Foundation.
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“To Serve The Welfare of the Animals”
The Karnik Foundation
Established in 2010
The Karnik Foundation (formerly the Pamela Costens Bauman Canine Welfare Fund) is a non-profit organization responsible for charitable contributions to a multitude of associations and shelters, including trusted regional Humane Organizations for Animal Welfare throughout Northwest Ohio.
Its mission is to honor the welfare of dogs throughout the community as well as assist dog lovers in the well-being of their canine companions.
Proud to Invest in Anthony Wayne Local Schools
Karnik On Black has called Waterville and Whitehouse home for more than 50 years — and so has Anthony Wayne Local Schools. Many of our own team members grew up walking the halls of Waterville Primary, Fallen Timbers Middle School, and Anthony Wayne High School, and a good number of our newest team members are current AW students or recent graduates earning their very first paycheck with us. Giving back to this district isn’t a marketing line for us — it’s giving back to our own neighbors, coworkers, and, in many cases, our own kids.
Through the Karnik Foundation, we’re committed to being a steady donor to Anthony Wayne’s academic and teaching programs — from classroom and teacher-grant support, to career-tech and agriscience/FFA programming, to STEM & robotics initiatives, to the fine-arts, music, and athletics booster groups that round out a well-rounded Anthony Wayne education. Just as we invest in scholarships for graduating seniors (see below), we want Anthony Wayne’s current students and educators to know Karnik On Black is in their corner year-round — not just at graduation.
Specific program partnerships and giving amounts are being finalized with the district — check back soon for details on current Anthony Wayne initiatives we’re proud to support.
A New Way to Give Back
The Karnik Foundation is a new & exciting opportunity for our team to become more community-minded and aware of some of the significant issues & needs of pet-parents in and around our local communities. Our vision includes:
Dog Park Construction
A membership-based, “Country-Club Style” Dog Park at our 5411 Black Road facility in Monclova Township — a premium, secure space for members’ dogs to run and play, with memberships priced at just $25/month, 100% tax deductible.
Building a community dog parkService Dog Funding
Training and placing a single assistance/service dog can cost upward of $15,000 — a cost that’s often out of reach for the families and individuals who need one most. The Karnik Foundation aims to help close that gap.
Annual Goal: fund 100% of the cost for at least 1 Service Dog/yearAnimal Welfare, Rescue, & Humane Organization Support
Supporting the non-profit rescues, humane societies, and animal welfare organizations doing tireless work throughout Northwest Ohio — the shelters and volunteers who are often the first line of care for animals in need.
Annual Goal: at least $10,000/year in donationsExcellence in Youth Leadership Scholarships
During the past 50+ years, over 90% of Karnik On Black’s employee base has consisted of entry level, first-time employees; oftentimes high school students taking on their very first job. This pillar is our way of investing back into the next generation of young leaders who have grown with us — many of them proud students of Anthony Wayne Local Schools, the district we’re honored to call our neighbor.
Annual Goal: at least 1×$1,000 graduating-senior award + at least 4×$250 leadership-project awardsHelp Us Grow The Karnik Foundation.
Online donations are coming soon. In the meantime, learn more about Karnik On Black or reach out directly — we’d love to hear from you.