Douglas County Community Foundation



The Douglas County Community Foundation Foundation connects the diverse citizens and communities of Douglas County, Kansas through charitable action. Our mission is to enrich the quality of life in the communities of Douglas County by:

  • Building philanthropic resources and relationships
  • Providing attractive options for donors to make philanthropic contributions
  • Being a catalyst for the betterment of the lives of the citizens of Douglas County


Web Address

www.dccfoundation.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @DCCFoundation


Assets and Giving for Douglas County Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 63,322,125
2018 - 51,810,306
2017 - 46,236,705
Domestic Grants

2019 - 5,113,615
2018 - 6,542,907


    

Recent News from Douglas County Community Foundation


Douglas County nonprofit organizations to benefit from County's grant making partnership ...
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Dedication to the success of the Douglas County nonprofit community has united two community anchors with a common goal — to enhance quality...more

Douglas County homelessness initiative to discuss temporary housing solution
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... information on donating to the Douglas County Community Foundation and a safety reminder not to hand money out of car...more

County gives out annual Philip S. Miller grants
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Another $90,000 went to the Douglas County Community Foundation. “Even though Mr. Miller has been gone for many years, he still provides...more

Around 1100 hospitality workers in Lawrence complete monthly COVID-19 tests as part of ...
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Peterson said they were able to raise the money through private donations and grants from the Douglas County Community...more

Support Your Douglas County Nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day
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Community First Foundation and FirstBank present Colorado Gives Day, an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase...more

Focus Forward Breakfast Presents Linda Childears on “Bold and Proud Philanthropy” on Thursday
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“Lessons for Philanthropy in Business” to attract business and community leaders. Douglas County Community Foundation's VIRTUAL Focus...more

Summer reading ends with donation, ice cream
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... Foundation donated $1,000 to the COVID-19 Recovery Fund through the Douglas County Community Foundation, according to the...more



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