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Lee County Community Foundation
Whatever your means or charitable goals, the Lee County Community Foundation makes it easy to become a philanthropist. You may contribute to any of the funds at any time, in any amount — or start a new endowment for your favorite charity with $10,000 in initial funding.
Assets and Giving for Lee County Community Foundation
Assets
2019 - 1,329,680
2018 - 131,479
2019 - 1,329,680
2018 - 131,479
Domestic Grants
2019 - 0
2019 - 0
Recent News from Lee County Community Foundation
Chapman and Mann Honored As Woman, Man of the Year
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
Lisa McNew Chapman, president of Central Carolina Community College, and Tommy Chester, a former mayor of Sanford, were honored by the Lee County Community Foundation.Chapman is the sixth president...more
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
Lisa McNew Chapman, president of Central Carolina Community College, and Tommy Chester, a former mayor of Sanford, were honored by the Lee County Community Foundation.Chapman is the sixth president...more
Hearings on County Borrowing Monday
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
The Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold two public hearings on Monday for discussion on issuing $6.3 million in total bonds to construct two county buildings.The first would be an EMS ambulance...more
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
The Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold two public hearings on Monday for discussion on issuing $6.3 million in total bonds to construct two county buildings.The first would be an EMS ambulance...more
Night for a Hand Up recognizes Lee County nonprofits | Local News | djournal.com
Foundation: CREATE Foundation, Lee County Community Foundation
"Each of these charities had to identify a need to be fulfilled," said Gene McDade, Tupelo/Lee County Community Foundation chairman of the...more
Foundation: CREATE Foundation, Lee County Community Foundation
"Each of these charities had to identify a need to be fulfilled," said Gene McDade, Tupelo/Lee County Community Foundation chairman of the...more
Obituary for Donald R Carlow, Sr., Marianna, AR - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
... and Lynn Wilson (Clay) of Greenville, S.C. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Lee County Community...more
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
... and Lynn Wilson (Clay) of Greenville, S.C. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Lee County Community...more
Hunger Coalition, State Farm agents kick off Fall Food Drive | Local News | djournal.com
Foundation: CREATE Foundation, Lee County Community Foundation
The Hunger Coalition itself was an idea of the Tupelo/Lee County Community Foundation, a CREATE Foundation affiliate, and United Way of...more
Foundation: CREATE Foundation, Lee County Community Foundation
The Hunger Coalition itself was an idea of the Tupelo/Lee County Community Foundation, a CREATE Foundation affiliate, and United Way of...more
Community grants available from the Lee County Community Foundation
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving the local community in Lee County and will be awarded from the community grant-making...more
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving the local community in Lee County and will be awarded from the community grant-making...more
Winners named in annual Night for a Hand Up event
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
During the welcome, Tupelo/Lee County Community Foundation chair Dick White shared how John and Frances Marchbanks Endowment Fund, a...more
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
During the welcome, Tupelo/Lee County Community Foundation chair Dick White shared how John and Frances Marchbanks Endowment Fund, a...more
Grant made in honor of Black History Month
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
The Tupelo Lee County Community Foundation presented a $1,000 check to the Committee for King's “Next Generation Website...more
Foundation: Lee County Community Foundation
The Tupelo Lee County Community Foundation presented a $1,000 check to the Committee for King's “Next Generation Website...more
Nonprofits compete for grants awards, receive exposure in annual event
Foundation: CREATE Foundation, Lee County Community Foundation
The grants were overseen by the Tupelo-Lee County Community Foundation, which is an affiliate of the CREATE Foundation. “Even if you don't...more
Foundation: CREATE Foundation, Lee County Community Foundation
The grants were overseen by the Tupelo-Lee County Community Foundation, which is an affiliate of the CREATE Foundation. “Even if you don't...more
Create Gives Boost to Tpsd, Icc Partnership Program
Foundation: CREATE Foundation, Lee County Community Foundation
A new program between the Tupelo Public School District and Itawamba Community College is getting support from one of the oldest community foundations in the state.The program allows qualified Tupelo...more
Foundation: CREATE Foundation, Lee County Community Foundation
A new program between the Tupelo Public School District and Itawamba Community College is getting support from one of the oldest community foundations in the state.The program allows qualified Tupelo...more
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