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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
All for ONE in Elyria neighborhood
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
This kind of program is a switch for the Community Foundation, which normally pools philanthropic contributions together to provide grants to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
This kind of program is a switch for the Community Foundation, which normally pools philanthropic contributions together to provide grants to...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County unites the community at Elyria gathering
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Linda Styer, senior program officer for the Community Foundation, speaks to Elyria residents on April 1, about the Ohio Neigborhood...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Linda Styer, senior program officer for the Community Foundation, speaks to Elyria residents on April 1, about the Ohio Neigborhood...more
Lorain County youth learn about philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Amanda Socha, 15, a student at Avon High School, and Grace Broome, 16, a student at Wellington High School, weigh their options at one of the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Amanda Socha, 15, a student at Avon High School, and Grace Broome, 16, a student at Wellington High School, weigh their options at one of the...more
President of Community Foundation of Lorain County to retire
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Since starting in 1980, the Community Foundation has grown to assets of about $122 million, and it has given about $78 million in grants...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Since starting in 1980, the Community Foundation has grown to assets of about $122 million, and it has given about $78 million in grants...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County plans upcoming events
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Brian Frederick, president and chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of Lorain County, on March 3, 2017, announced he would...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Brian Frederick, president and chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of Lorain County, on March 3, 2017, announced he would...more
LGBTQ group formed in Lorain County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The LGBT Community Fund is an endowment fund has grown to $3,435 in a short time, but must reach $10,000 before the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The LGBT Community Fund is an endowment fund has grown to $3,435 in a short time, but must reach $10,000 before the Community Foundation...more
LGBTQ Rights Task Force Launches in Lorain County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Donations to “show the love” to the LGBT Community Fund can be made to the Community Foundation of Lorain County in a variety of ways,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Donations to “show the love” to the LGBT Community Fund can be made to the Community Foundation of Lorain County in a variety of ways,...more
Michele Skinn hired as Fund for Huron Co. advancement officer
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Fund for Huron County is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County. The Community Foundation will continue to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Fund for Huron County is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County. The Community Foundation will continue to...more
Lorain County Health & Dentistry opens Oberlin facility
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
Wiersma said the Lifeshare Legacy Fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County and the Nord Family Foundation donated about...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
Wiersma said the Lifeshare Legacy Fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County and the Nord Family Foundation donated about...more
Team Lorain County is in 'stall mode'
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
The Community Foundation of Lorain County and the Nord Family Foundation were among the organizations supporting Team Lorain...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
The Community Foundation of Lorain County and the Nord Family Foundation were among the organizations supporting Team Lorain...more
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