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:

  • 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
Domestic Grants

2019 - 5,113,615
2018 - 6,542,907


    

Recent News from Douglas County Community Foundation


Lecompton volunteer group reclaims closed high school for community
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation

Helping with the costs were grants from the Douglas County Community Foundation and the state Community Pride organization, Treaster said,...more

Douglas County Community Foundation funds help meet needs
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation

The foundation on Wednesday announced the recipients of its annual community grants, the largest of which was $15,000 to Bert Nash to help buy...more

University of Missouri Extension Office Is Again Open on Fridays
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation

With the receipt of matching allocations from the City of Ava, a grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation, donations received from the people...more

The Douglas County Community Foundation is looking for projects ...
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The Highline Schools Foundation announced Monday morning (Aug. 26) that it will offer $10,000 to one school or program in Highline Public Schools this...more

Douglas County foundation gets large donation
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The Douglas County Community Foundation has received the largest single gift in its 13-year history. The Lawrence Journal-World reports (http://bit.ly/1dPKI7Q...more

Douglas County Community Foundation receives largest single ...
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation

The Douglas County Community Foundation received the largest single gift in its 13-year history Tuesday when the Gill-Harrison Foundation bequeathed...more

Leadership class shapes Lawrence
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation

From left, Leadership Lawrence 2013 members Daryl Bugner, Susan Thomas and Sara Jane Scott participate in a small-group discussion about civic responsibility with Chip Blaser of the Douglas County...more

Douglas County Community Foundation surpasses $10 million in grants awarded
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation

It took the Douglas County Community Foundation 10 years to distribute $5 million in grants to community groups. It took two more years to double that number. The foundation announced Thursday that...more

Douglas County Community Foundation to host information sessions for grant ...
Foundation: Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation

The Douglas County Community Foundation will host two information sessions for organizations interested in applying for a 2013 grant from its community funds. Sessions will be in the auditorium at...more

Women changing the face of philanthropy
Foundation: Rose Community Foundation, Denver Foundation, Global Fund for Women, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation

Women have changed the face of philanthropy. With more money and increased control and influence over how it is spent, more women than ever are making philanthropic investments to help address and...more



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