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Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Community Foundation began in 1980 through a challenge grant from the Nordson Foundation.
The Community Foundation works to improve our community and solve problems, identifying situations in need of community attention, engaging people and organizations that have a stake in the future of our community, making key connections, starting meaningful dialogues, and mobilizing resources and ideas for real and lasting results in Lorain County and adjacent communities.
Web Address
www.peoplewhocare.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @connectcarematr
The Community Foundation works to improve our community and solve problems, identifying situations in need of community attention, engaging people and organizations that have a stake in the future of our community, making key connections, starting meaningful dialogues, and mobilizing resources and ideas for real and lasting results in Lorain County and adjacent communities.
Web Address
www.peoplewhocare.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @connectcarematr
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Lorain County
Assets
2019 - 145,554,113
2018 - 128,611,463
2017 - 137,811,315
2019 - 145,554,113
2018 - 128,611,463
2017 - 137,811,315
Domestic Grants
2019 - 5,408,813
2018 - 4,783,571
2019 - 5,408,813
2018 - 4,783,571
Recent News from Community Foundation of Lorain County
Andrews leading Community Foundation is logical choice | Brickbats and Bouquets
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
BOUQUETS >> To the Community Foundation of Lorain County Board of Directors for naming Cynthia H. Andrews as its incoming president and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
BOUQUETS >> To the Community Foundation of Lorain County Board of Directors for naming Cynthia H. Andrews as its incoming president and...more
Oberlin group's Andrews named new president, CEO for county community foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
6, Andrews will focus upon the Community Foundation of Lorain County after the local philanthropic arm named her incoming president and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
6, Andrews will focus upon the Community Foundation of Lorain County after the local philanthropic arm named her incoming president and...more
Oberlin group's Andrews named new president, CEO for county community foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
6, Andrews will focus upon the Community Foundation of Lorain County after the local philanthropic arm named her incoming president and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
6, Andrews will focus upon the Community Foundation of Lorain County after the local philanthropic arm named her incoming president and...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County names Cynthia H. Andrews new leader
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
“It's a tremendous honor to be selected to head the Community Foundation of Lorain County,” Andrews said. “It's a great opportunity to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
“It's a tremendous honor to be selected to head the Community Foundation of Lorain County,” Andrews said. “It's a great opportunity to...more
List: Foundation giving is up slightly in the last decade
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Stark Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, George Gund Foundation
The Stark Community Foundation also admits that its 2016 total, $13.2 million, is unusually high. About $4 million was the result of a technicality:...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Stark Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, George Gund Foundation
The Stark Community Foundation also admits that its 2016 total, $13.2 million, is unusually high. About $4 million was the result of a technicality:...more
Lorain neighborhood celebrates with block party
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
31 to celebrate their recent completion of the pilot program of the Community Foundation of Lorain County's ONE Lorain County...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
31 to celebrate their recent completion of the pilot program of the Community Foundation of Lorain County's ONE Lorain County...more
Foundations contribute $100000 to help Lorain Schools plan
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Community Foundation of Lorain County announced Wednesday the creation of the Lorain Schools-Road to Excellence Fund, a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Community Foundation of Lorain County announced Wednesday the creation of the Lorain Schools-Road to Excellence Fund, a...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County announces grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Community Foundation approved 38 grants in various fields including: $127,430 for the arts and culture; $40,000 for civic affairs; $51,075...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Community Foundation approved 38 grants in various fields including: $127,430 for the arts and culture; $40,000 for civic affairs; $51,075...more
Lorain Schools: Foundations establish fund to help academics
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation, Stocker Foundation
The Community Foundation contributed $25,000 to the fund, and the Nord Family Foundation, The Stocker Foundation, and The Nordson...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation, Stocker Foundation
The Community Foundation contributed $25,000 to the fund, and the Nord Family Foundation, The Stocker Foundation, and The Nordson...more
Program improves neighborhoods' looks and connections
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Community Foundation of Lorain County recently created the Ohio Neighborhood Engagement Lorain County to provide assistance to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Community Foundation of Lorain County recently created the Ohio Neighborhood Engagement Lorain County to provide assistance to...more
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