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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
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce hosts teachers luncheon
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce President Tony Gallo addresses teachers and school administrators Aug. 11, 2017, during the chamber's...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce President Tony Gallo addresses teachers and school administrators Aug. 11, 2017, during the chamber's...more
Andrea Torres Memorial Run to benefit nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
All proceeds from the race will go to support the Andrea Torres Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation of Lorain County, a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
All proceeds from the race will go to support the Andrea Torres Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation of Lorain County, a...more
PACE teens mentor youngsters at Lorain STEM Camp
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Stocker Foundation
... thanks to financial support from Nordson Corporation, Community Foundation of Lorain County, Stocker Foundation, Lorain Cooperative...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Stocker Foundation
... thanks to financial support from Nordson Corporation, Community Foundation of Lorain County, Stocker Foundation, Lorain Cooperative...more
Nord Family Foundation announce grant recipients
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
The Nord Family Foundation announced the list of nonprofit organizations in the fields of health and social services, education, civic affairs and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
The Nord Family Foundation announced the list of nonprofit organizations in the fields of health and social services, education, civic affairs and...more
Volunteers give children mobility
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
“All the supplies and the cars were purchased and donated by the Community Foundation of Lorain County,” she said. “We work with the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
“All the supplies and the cars were purchased and donated by the Community Foundation of Lorain County,” she said. “We work with the...more
Motorcycle club recognized for generosity
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
This is why Community Foundation of Lorain County's presented the Jim Doughman Community Service Award to the clubs Wednesday at...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
This is why Community Foundation of Lorain County's presented the Jim Doughman Community Service Award to the clubs Wednesday at...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County touts giving at annual luncheon
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Brian R. Frederick, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Lorain County, speaks to guests during the organization's annual...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Brian R. Frederick, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Lorain County, speaks to guests during the organization's annual...more
Getting scholarships requires hard work
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
From the Community Foundation of Lorain County to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Huntington Bank, Opperman won more than 20...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
From the Community Foundation of Lorain County to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Huntington Bank, Opperman won more than 20...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County searches for new president & CEO
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Lorain County has began its search for the organization's next president and chief...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Lorain County has began its search for the organization's next president and chief...more
Lorain Historical Society plans 'Pep Rally' for Lorain
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation, Stocker Foundation
The Historical Society sponsored the meetings with help from the Community Foundation of Lorain County; the Nord Family Foundation; and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation, Stocker Foundation
The Historical Society sponsored the meetings with help from the Community Foundation of Lorain County; the Nord Family Foundation; and...more
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