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Franklin County Community Foundation
Whatever your means or charitable goals, the Franklin County Community Foundation makes it easy to become a philanthropist. You may contribute to any of the funds at any time, in any amount — or start a new endowment for your favorite charity with $10,000 in initial funding. (Scholarship Funds require $25,000 in initial funding.).
Recent News from Franklin County Community Foundation
Lilly Scholarship application deadline nears
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
One four-year college tuition scholarship will be offered to Franklin County students through the Franklin County Community Foundation,...more
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
One four-year college tuition scholarship will be offered to Franklin County students through the Franklin County Community Foundation,...more
Claudine Rader Scholarship established
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation
To carry on her legacy and honor her memory, family members have established the Claudine Rader Scholarship for Outstanding Citizens within the Franklin County Community Foundation. The scholarship...more
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation
To carry on her legacy and honor her memory, family members have established the Claudine Rader Scholarship for Outstanding Citizens within the Franklin County Community Foundation. The scholarship...more
'Spread kindness and charity'
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation
After much thought, the former Franklin County Community Foundation director decided the title fits. "You all are (philanthropists), too. You bought tickets to this luncheon today and we're...more
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation
After much thought, the former Franklin County Community Foundation director decided the title fits. "You all are (philanthropists), too. You bought tickets to this luncheon today and we're...more
Networking promoted at chamber dinner
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation
One Franklin County Community Foundation fund called Lois E. Clark Brookville/Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is in honor of the late chamber leader. Brown reported, "From what I've read and...more
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation
One Franklin County Community Foundation fund called Lois E. Clark Brookville/Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is in honor of the late chamber leader. Brown reported, "From what I've read and...more
Students will create complicated machines
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Ripley County Community Foundation
... Elgin Fastener Group/Ohio Rod Products, Ripley County Community Foundation, Proud Moments Engraving and Duke Energy, as well as Supporting Sponsors, The Friendship State Bank, Enhanced...more
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Ripley County Community Foundation
... Elgin Fastener Group/Ohio Rod Products, Ripley County Community Foundation, Proud Moments Engraving and Duke Energy, as well as Supporting Sponsors, The Friendship State Bank, Enhanced...more
FCCF celebrates 20 years of giving
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation
Twenty years ago, in 1998, a small group of Franklin County visionaries began the building blocks of a community foundation in Franklin County. Through their efforts and dedication, the Franklin...more
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation
Twenty years ago, in 1998, a small group of Franklin County visionaries began the building blocks of a community foundation in Franklin County. Through their efforts and dedication, the Franklin...more
Over 1000 contributed to foundation last year
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
"We have awarded 35 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships for a total of more than $2.9 million since 1998. We gave 85 FCCF scholarships from our endowed funds last year." In addition, 69...more
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
"We have awarded 35 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships for a total of more than $2.9 million since 1998. We gave 85 FCCF scholarships from our endowed funds last year." In addition, 69...more
Oldenburg hosts 'Maverick Challenge'
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Ripley County Community Foundation
Ripley County Genesis Pathways To Success, Ripley County Community Foundation, Franklin County Community Foundation, Oldenburg Academy and the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce all sponsor the...more
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Ripley County Community Foundation
Ripley County Genesis Pathways To Success, Ripley County Community Foundation, Franklin County Community Foundation, Oldenburg Academy and the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce all sponsor the...more
FCHS senior receives Lilly Scholarship
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
BROOKVILLE — A senior at Franklin County High School, as of Monday, no longer has to worry about how they'll pay for college. The Franklin County Community Foundation announced FCHS senior Lauren...more
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
BROOKVILLE — A senior at Franklin County High School, as of Monday, no longer has to worry about how they'll pay for college. The Franklin County Community Foundation announced FCHS senior Lauren...more
Klei is Franklin County's Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
One Franklin County student has been named recipient of a full-tuition, four-year scholarship as the Franklin County Community Foundation 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. "Lauren Klei...more
Foundation: Franklin County Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
One Franklin County student has been named recipient of a full-tuition, four-year scholarship as the Franklin County Community Foundation 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. "Lauren Klei...more
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