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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:
Web Address
www.dccfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @DCCFoundation
- 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
2019 - 63,322,125
2018 - 51,810,306
2017 - 46,236,705
Domestic Grants
2019 - 5,113,615
2018 - 6,542,907
2019 - 5,113,615
2018 - 6,542,907
Recent News from Douglas County Community Foundation
Musician Mavis Staples cancels Lawrence Public Library event due to family emergency
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
Named for the Dewey Decimal System range for music, the 780s Series is a gift to the Lawrence community from the Harrison Family Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation. Staples' talk was set...more
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
Named for the Dewey Decimal System range for music, the 780s Series is a gift to the Lawrence community from the Harrison Family Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation. Staples' talk was set...more
Community organization taking grant applications for projects that combat poverty
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
The Douglas County Community Foundation has opened grant applications for nonprofits to apply for Momentum Grants, which are meant to assist projects and programs that help people who are facing...more
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
The Douglas County Community Foundation has opened grant applications for nonprofits to apply for Momentum Grants, which are meant to assist projects and programs that help people who are facing...more
KU Field Station's spring burning begins with Prairie Acre on campus
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
Support for the restoration project has come from the Douglas County Community Foundation's Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund and other private sources. Burning continued at the Field Station's...more
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
Support for the restoration project has come from the Douglas County Community Foundation's Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund and other private sources. Burning continued at the Field Station's...more
R&B, gospel singer Mavis Staples will speak at Lawrence lecture series
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
Named for the Dewey Decimal System range for music, the 780s Series is a gift to the Lawrence community from the Harrison Family Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation. Previous 780s Series...more
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
Named for the Dewey Decimal System range for music, the 780s Series is a gift to the Lawrence community from the Harrison Family Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation. Previous 780s Series...more
Incoming Lawrence mayor to keep an eye on the numbers
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
Boley recently left his volunteer position with the Douglas County Community Foundation, a local charity organization, which he said has allowed him to devote more of his time to the commission....more
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
Boley recently left his volunteer position with the Douglas County Community Foundation, a local charity organization, which he said has allowed him to devote more of his time to the commission....more
Library announces 2018 Read Across Lawrence pick
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
The library, Lawrence Public Schools and the Lawrence Schools Foundation are teaming up to provide 1,000 copies of “Wonder” to students, teachers and classrooms across Lawrence, thanks to a grant...more
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
The library, Lawrence Public Schools and the Lawrence Schools Foundation are teaming up to provide 1,000 copies of “Wonder” to students, teachers and classrooms across Lawrence, thanks to a grant...more
LiveWell Lawrence coalition to celebrate 9 years in action
Foundation: Kansas Health Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
“The coalition started as a small group of people sitting around the table with lots of goals and hopes and dreams,” said Marilyn Hull, of the Douglas County Community Foundation, who is founder...more
Foundation: Kansas Health Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
“The coalition started as a small group of people sitting around the table with lots of goals and hopes and dreams,” said Marilyn Hull, of the Douglas County Community Foundation, who is founder...more
Scholarship established in memory of Lake Tahoe mother and avid runner
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
The Valerie N. Smith Scholarship will be available next year for high school seniors to apply for through the Douglas County Community...more
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
The Valerie N. Smith Scholarship will be available next year for high school seniors to apply for through the Douglas County Community...more
Proposed Eudora budget would increase property taxes, utility rates; Maple Leaf Triathlon is ...
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
2 at the Dance Cafe, 711 High St. Chip Blaser, executive director of the Douglas County Community Foundation, and Marilyn Hull, DCCF program...more
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
2 at the Dance Cafe, 711 High St. Chip Blaser, executive director of the Douglas County Community Foundation, and Marilyn Hull, DCCF program...more
Editorial: Lecompton pride
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
The group got some funding assistance from the Douglas County Community Foundation and the state Community Pride organization, and the...more
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
The group got some funding assistance from the Douglas County Community Foundation and the state Community Pride organization, and the...more
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