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Marion Community Foundation
Since 1998, area residents have been turning to Marion Community Foundation to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible.
The foundation is a public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern . . . improving the quality of life in Marion County.
Web Address
www.marioncommunityfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @MarionCommFound
The foundation is a public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern . . . improving the quality of life in Marion County.
Web Address
www.marioncommunityfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @MarionCommFound
Assets and Giving for Marion Community Foundation
Assets
2019 - 50,931,933
2018 - 44,405,420
2017 - 41,936,738
2019 - 50,931,933
2018 - 44,405,420
2017 - 41,936,738
Domestic Grants
2019 - 1,368,093
2018 - 1,449,488
2019 - 1,368,093
2018 - 1,449,488
Recent News from Marion Community Foundation
MarionMade: Wopats leave legacy for community
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
They had no children and no heirs and so, in 2008, left a $17 million fortune with the Marion Community Foundation. This money created three funds -– the Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
They had no children and no heirs and so, in 2008, left a $17 million fortune with the Marion Community Foundation. This money created three funds -– the Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat...more
MarionMade: Wopats leave legacy for community
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
They had no children and no heirs and so, in 2008, left a $17 million fortune with the Marion Community Foundation. This money created three funds -– the Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
They had no children and no heirs and so, in 2008, left a $17 million fortune with the Marion Community Foundation. This money created three funds -– the Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat...more
MarionMade: Wigtons create legacy of involvement
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
“I have always believed in Marion and am pleased by all the community improvements being made -- particularly at Marion Community Foundation, the YMCA, and Ohio State Marion,” said Dan. “To...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
“I have always believed in Marion and am pleased by all the community improvements being made -- particularly at Marion Community Foundation, the YMCA, and Ohio State Marion,” said Dan. “To...more
Blueprint: Everyone has a role in Marion's revitalization
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Dean Jacob, president and CEO of the Marion Community Foundation, a sponsor of the MarionMade! campaign, said he feels like the area has been moving in the right direction. "I feel the whole...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Dean Jacob, president and CEO of the Marion Community Foundation, a sponsor of the MarionMade! campaign, said he feels like the area has been moving in the right direction. "I feel the whole...more
BLUEPRINT: Marion Foundation explains MarionMade!
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
“The enthusiasm for MarionMade! is amazing,” said Dean Jacob, president and CEO of Marion Community Foundation, the organizational home of MarionMade! “MarionMade! is about the community taking...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
“The enthusiasm for MarionMade! is amazing,” said Dean Jacob, president and CEO of Marion Community Foundation, the organizational home of MarionMade! “MarionMade! is about the community taking...more
City faces some problems of old, some new in 2018
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
The Marion Community Foundation got a nod from the mayor for its Marion Made campaign, a branding initiative that was rolled out last year. "They talked the talk, they walked the walk and they...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
The Marion Community Foundation got a nod from the mayor for its Marion Made campaign, a branding initiative that was rolled out last year. "They talked the talk, they walked the walk and they...more
Charities fear new tax law could lead to drop in donations
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
“The nonprofit sector is worried,” said Dean Jacob, president and chief executive officer of the Marion Community Foundation. He said it could lead to less money going to programs that directly...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
“The nonprofit sector is worried,” said Dean Jacob, president and chief executive officer of the Marion Community Foundation. He said it could lead to less money going to programs that directly...more
Marion Foundation grants help mentoring program, others
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
The mentor-student pair is possible partly because of the Marion Community Foundation, which has included Marion Mentors in its latest round...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
The mentor-student pair is possible partly because of the Marion Community Foundation, which has included Marion Mentors in its latest round...more
20 years after planning began, park district's Tall Grass Trail project almost done
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Donations from The Marion Community Foundation and the Marion Rotary Club, along with other individuals and organizations, made up 25...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Donations from The Marion Community Foundation and the Marion Rotary Club, along with other individuals and organizations, made up 25...more
Attaboy! Downtown eatery that isn't even open yet honored at Taste of Marion event
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
... with local businesses but also helps raise money for future downtown projects, according to Marion Community Foundation member Lori...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
... with local businesses but also helps raise money for future downtown projects, according to Marion Community Foundation member Lori...more
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