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


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

Douglas County charity sends relief funds to local nonprofits
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That's why the Douglas County Community Foundation, which manages and distributes charitable funds for other local nonprofits, created a...more

Temporary cold-weather shelter for Lawrence homeless seeks overnight volunteers, donations
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Monetary donations for supplies are also being sought and can be contributed online through the Douglas County Community Foundation website...more

Tonganoxie Library Foundation starting capital campaign for furniture, furnishings
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Checks may be made payable to Douglas County Community Foundation. Donors should write “Tonganoxie Library Foundation Fund” in the...more

Wint Winter Jr. establishes grant program
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Grant applications are being accepted for the Mary and Wint Winter Jr. Family Fund Grant Program. Established in 2019, these grants support...more

Businesses giving Kansas tornado victims new furniture
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... mattresses, bedding and dining room furniture to be donated through Nebraska Furniture Mart, the Douglas County Community Foundation and...more

Addiction treatment program for community members to expand
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A $7,800 grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation, combined with $5,590 in support from Douglas County, will fund free training for...more

Residents come together to brainstorm ideas to create more affordable housing in Douglas County
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... a public meeting on affordable housing hosted by the Douglas County Community Foundation at the Lawrence Public Library on...more

Douglas County Community Foundation expands board
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The season of giving is just around the corner, and the Douglas County Community Foundation hopes people are prepared, not only to give, but...more



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