The Cobb Community Foundation



Founded in 1993, The Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) is a philanthropic foundation through which individuals, families, organizations and corporations, support the well-being of our community. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, CCF invests in solutions to solve Cobb County’s civic, educational, health, human service, and cultural challenges.



Assets and Giving for Cobb Community Foundation

Assets

2018 - 10,099,141
2017 - 8,783,221
Domestic Grants

2018 - 1,007,818


    

Recent News from Cobb Community Foundation


Cobb Community Foundation "Match Magic" Picking up Steam
Foundation: Cobb Community Foundation

The money will unlock a $100 thousand dollar match pool CCF has amassed, with generous donations coming from Walton Communities, an anonymous donor, and several other sponsors.CCF is a nonprofit...more

Cobb Community Foundation Launches "Activate Good" Plan
Foundation: Cobb Community Foundation

Cobb Community Foundation launches "Activate Good" plan.Repositioning CCF as a community problem solver.Building long-term community funds.Expanding Corporate Community Champion...more

Editor's Note: East Cobb businesses and community-building
Foundation: Cobb Community Foundation

... non-profits spoke, including Shelly Owen of the Cobb Community Foundation, which she says connects “donors who care with causes they...more

Cobb Community Foundation Announces New Board Members
Foundation: Cobb Community Foundation

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has an interesting story out of Cobb County, Ga., where four new board members have joined the board of the Cobb Community Foundation. The foundation is a...more

Shelley Elder receives 2022 James L. Rhoden Jr. Award for Visionary Philanthropy
Foundation: Cobb Community Foundation

"She gives of herself quietly and without any need to call attention to herself, and without any expectation of reward or return," says board president Kim Gresh of Georgia's Shelley Elder, who was...more

Cobb Community Foundation names recipient of new Howard Koepka Collaborative Spirit Award
Foundation: Cobb Community Foundation

Dec. 8—Cobb Community Foundation announced that Sweetwater Mission was named the recipient of the first annual Howard Koepka Collaborative...more

Alcoa City Schools Foundation names honorees for Legacy of Excellence Gala | News
Foundation: Cobb Community Foundation

Randall Jr. is now married to Aiyda, and they have two sones. He and Aiyd formed the “Cobb Community Foundation – Your Legacy Starts Now.” Through...more

Cobb Community Foundation Awards First-time Fostering Education Scholarships
Foundation: Cobb Community Foundation

Collins Arrey, Tianya Hunter, and Thinh Nguyen are the first recipients of a new scholarship created in 2021 to help students aging out of Georgia's foster care system, the Atlanta...more

Cobb Library Foundation gala slated for Atlanta Country Club
Foundation: Cobb Community Foundation

Cobb Community Foundation names its 2019 Philanthropist of the Year. Submitted information: Each year since Jim Rhoden was named Cobb's...more

Diverse array of organizations partner and take action to prevent eviction - SaportaReport
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Cobb Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia

Read Diverse array of organizations partner and take action to prevent eviction by Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for...more



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