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The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee brings good people and good causes together to help ensure both the excellent stewardship of donor funds and the wise investment of grants in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee that we serve.
The Community Foundation puts the joy back in giving by making it comfortable, convenient and cost-effective to give, and by harnessing the flexibility available through The Foundation to create a giving vehicle best suited to a donor’s goals.
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www.cfmt.org
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LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/the-community-foundation-of-middle-tennessee
Twitter - @CFMT
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/CommFoundMidTn
The Community Foundation puts the joy back in giving by making it comfortable, convenient and cost-effective to give, and by harnessing the flexibility available through The Foundation to create a giving vehicle best suited to a donor’s goals.
Web Address
www.cfmt.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/CommunityFoundationMidTN
Instagram - www.instagram.com/communityfoundationmidtn/
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/the-community-foundation-of-middle-tennessee
Twitter - @CFMT
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/CommFoundMidTn
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Founder and President of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Retire s
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After 30 years, Ellen Lehman is stepping down as president of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Tennessean reports the foundation she founded in her garage in Nashville, Tenn.,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
After 30 years, Ellen Lehman is stepping down as president of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Tennessean reports the foundation she founded in her garage in Nashville, Tenn.,...more
Ellen Lehman, Founder and President of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee ...
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Ellen Eskind Lehman, who more than 30 years ago founded, established and has grown The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, has announced...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Ellen Eskind Lehman, who more than 30 years ago founded, established and has grown The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, has announced...more
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Discretionary Grant Applications Now ...
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The Community Foundation made $2,664,888 in grants to 439 local nonprofit organizations in 32 area counties as part of the 2021 grantmaking...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation made $2,664,888 in grants to 439 local nonprofit organizations in 32 area counties as part of the 2021 grantmaking...more
Metro Nashville leaders question relationship with the Community Foundation
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Nashville has counted on the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to collect donations after disasters. But now there are calls to end...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Nashville has counted on the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to collect donations after disasters. But now there are calls to end...more
NC5 investigation finds Community Foundation has no idea how tornado money was spent
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After the tornadoes, the Community Foundation was supposed to have local nonprofits apply for grants. But it didn't. Instead, Fair said they did...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
After the tornadoes, the Community Foundation was supposed to have local nonprofits apply for grants. But it didn't. Instead, Fair said they did...more
NewsChannel 5 Investigates what happened to the millions donated after the 2020 tornadoes
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The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee describes on its website how "transparency is a critical component in disaster grant-making." But...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee describes on its website how "transparency is a critical component in disaster grant-making." But...more
Stockard Middle School Student to be Featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame Words ...
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... The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee; CMA; CMA Foundation; Dollar General Literacy Foundation; Metropolitan Nashville Arts...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
... The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee; CMA; CMA Foundation; Dollar General Literacy Foundation; Metropolitan Nashville Arts...more
9th Annual Red, White & Brew Bash Set For June 23 at The W Nashville
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Brought to you by The Tomorrow Fund initiative of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and in collaboration with Impact Social...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Brought to you by The Tomorrow Fund initiative of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and in collaboration with Impact Social...more
Rising construction costs force Mt. Juliet tornado survivor to scrap plans to rebuild home - FOX 17
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The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee says they have resources available for survivors like Lynne. They have heard from multiple...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee says they have resources available for survivors like Lynne. They have heard from multiple...more
Cumberland County Playhouse, Art Guild at Fairfield Glade among Big Payback beneficiaries
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The ninth annual 24-hour communitywide online giving day is an initiative of The Community Foundation of Middle...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The ninth annual 24-hour communitywide online giving day is an initiative of The Community Foundation of Middle...more
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