Up-to-the-Minute News from Community Foundations Around the Nation


 
Central New York Community Foundation
Executive Support to the President & CEO:Provide high level support to the president & CEO, such as managing an active calendar and handling correspondence that may be confidential.Board Support: Create a comprehensive, year-long Community Foundation calendar of standing committee meetings and
Madison Community Foundation
The Bike Bus fund supports the purchase of the vehicle, the cost of a wrap, an insurance fund and a gas and maintenance fund.We'll also use it to transport volunteers to bike donation drives outside of the area, and it will provide versatility to haul tools, bike stands and bike parts for community
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Salenbein Trucking and Excavating was awarded a $121,148 contract to demolish maintenance buildings on the former Rogell Golf Course.It first opened in 1914 as a nine-hole course at the former Phoenix Country Club.The site was later sold to the city of Redford, which hired famed Scottish golf
Allegan County Community Foundation
The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Best Business Awards in 10 categories.Nominations are open for emerging businesses, community support, and minority-owned businesses.Apply by April 21 at www.laketrust.org.The Allegan County Community Foundation is
Watertown Area Community Foundation
Good News: Watertown Youth Council Hosts Free Movie Night Fundraiser to Support Local Nonprofits.The group is looking to expound on the grant funds that are available by organizing a free movie night fundraiser.Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the movie will start at 6,30 p.m.The Youth Council
Golden Belt Community Foundation
Golden Belt Community Foundation to Host Estate Planning Informational Session Thursday, March 27.Listen 92.3 / 1510 KLQR94.7 KSKU95.5 KLBG95.9 KWHK96.7 - 98.9 KGBK98.9 / 1540 KMCP99.3 - 1370 KIOL100.3 KNZS101.5 - 106.1
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Brooke Oosterman, executive director of Housing Next, is wrapping up three years at the organization this week.She accepted the position of vice president of youth development for the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids."It's been an immense privilege, and I'm super grateful for the opportunity to have
Nebraska Community Foundation
The competition, held to inspire and support young entrepreneurs, showcased creative and ambitious ventures from high school students.Kidz Klubhouse from West Holt High School claimed 1st place, impressing the judges with their well-developed business model and vision for a childcare and enrichment
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation celebrates Incredible Contributions of Women in Nonprofit Sector.The foundation's flagship Big Day of Giving program has generated more than $104 million for hundreds of area nonprofits since its inception in 2013.Traci Rockefeller Cusack has 25+ years of
Arizona Community Foundation
The free event is a celebration of community philanthropy where we will recognize this year's Spirit Award winners for their leadership and dedication to uplifting Sedona and the Verde Valley.For more information, contact Regional Director Sheri Denny at sdenny@azfoundation.org or call
Manatee Community Foundation
Manatee Community Foundation to honor 'Spirit' of philanthropy, service.Manatee community foundation honors Spirit of Manatees 2025 honorees at Palmetto Marriott.The organization is raising money for a new center in the state's largest city, Bradenton.The new center is expected to be completed by
Charlotte Community Foundation
The Isles Yacht Club donated more than $22,000 to support the Culinary Arts Program at Charlotte Technical College.The donation marks the culmination of a three-year partnership, with the
Community Foundation of Broward
The BE BOLD Leadership Campaign raised $415 million, including $150 million in new gifts and pledges, and $265 million in estate plan commitments.The Community Foundation of Broward ranks among the top 100 community foundations in the United States with current assets of more than $300 million.Lead
Arizona Community Foundation
Lodestar Center hosts nonprofits, grantors for discussion on impact of new federal landscape, March 19."Federal Policies and Arizona: Nonprofits and Grantmakers Navigating the New Federal Landscape" will be held from 9 a.m.to noon.The event is sponsored by the ASU Lodestar Centre for Philanthropy
Winona Community Foundation
Eighth-grade students and staff of the Winona Middle School participated in the Youth In Philanthropy program.Students learned that to streghthen our community you must be willing to give back to the community.Students practiced their decision-making skills by being given the responsibility of
Chicago Community Trust, Chicago Public Education Fund
Meet 14 of Chicago's Top Philanthropic Families.Human services, religion, education and health are the top four causes that appealed to Chicago donors.The Reyes family has roots in Chicago dating back to the 1970s.The Sacks Family Foundation was established by Grosvenor Capital Management CEO
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Figure skaters of the past and present took the ice Sunday in the nationa€™s capital.Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano emceed the Legacy on Ice benefit event.Johnny Weir dedicated his performance to the members of the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club who were on American Flight
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Bowser's approach to crime aligns with some of Trump's rhetoric of law and order on his campaign trails.About 9,774 individuals are experiencing homelessness in the District, according to a Point in Time count in January 2024.Rising housing costs, lack of affordable housing and financial insecurity
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Grant payments from endowment funds hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will top a record $5.3 million in 2025.Endowment funds are started by individuals, families and nonprofit organizations, and the funds grow over time through charitable donations and investment returns.Annual
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Grant payments from endowment funds hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will top a record $5.3 million in 2025.Endowment funds are started by individuals, families and nonprofit organizations, and the funds grow over time through charitable donations and investment returns.Annual
Greater Washington Community Foundation
The figure skating community will gather Sunday in Washington, D.C., to remember the victims of the Jan.29 aircraft collision that killed 67 people.In all, 11 skaters between ages 11 and 16, four coaches and 13 others -- all family members of the skaters -- were killed.Nearly half of the passengers
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Children First, Inc.kicked off its second annual "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader" book drive on February 1.The event offers practical resources and strategies to guide their children through important educational and career decisions.The Community Foundation of Sarasota hosted 2Gen Connections a
California Community Foundation
The Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund aims to support both the immediate and long-term needs of Black communities impacted by the fires.The fund has raised $4.4 million to date and will be used to support organizations that provide assistance for things like housing, counseling, youth services,
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine to celebrate 25 years of philanthropy this March.Kassidy Watson-Perry is a 26-year-old multimedia creator currently residing in North Carolina.Subscribe to our Daily Email Newsletter! Get the top stories from across Muscatsine, Iowa in your inbox each
Arizona Community Foundation
Chelsea Buck-Leilich joined ACF of Sedona as Regional Philanthropic Advisor on February 24, 2025.She will function as a community leader in the areas of regional grantmaking, nonprofit capacity building, and nonprofit fundholder management.ACF is among the top 25 community foundations in the nation
Community Foundation of Howard County
Community Foundation of Howard County CEO and president to retire after 13 years.Allana Haynes, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md., will step down as president and CEO on February 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM UTC.She has been with the foundation for 13 years and has served as its CEO for the past two
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $15.7 million in grants, scholarships, and emergency relief funds in 2024.It was the highest amount awarded in a single year in the foundation's history.The foundation also marked the second-highest amount of donations on
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awards grants for technical education.The organization is based in Ozarks, Arkansas, but has offices in Washington, D.C.and New York City.The foundation's website is:
Calaveras Community Foundation
Three New Board Members Join the Calaveras Community Foundation.Each brings a unique expertise, passion, and dedication that will significantly contribute to advancing CCF's mission.CCF is the only all-encompassing non-profit philanthropic organization in the county.For more information about CCF,
Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The Internet Archive contains more than 916 billion web pages, 44 million books and texts.It also provides web archiving services to more than 800 organizations in 24 countries.The biggest single funder backing the Archive is the Kahle-Austin Foundation, which has given it $13.5 million between
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to host cybersecurity Link and Learn seminar.The free, educational session is open to nonprofit staff and volunteers.The session will be open to the small business community as well.The seminar will feature cybersecurity and IT experts, including Dominic
Wayne County Community Foundation
GrantTalk Ep 39: Community Foundation Grants with Ryanne Jennings.Ryanne's passion for her community and the foundation's mission shines through as she shares how WCCF pools resources into a variety of funds: scholarship funds, donor-advised funds, and field-of-interest funds.These funding
Putnam County Community Foundation
Jameson Allen unexpectedly lost the 18-month-old on Feb.21, 2024.On Friday, representatives of the Jameson Allen Memorial Fund formally made the donation of a LUCAS Device, which performs automatic compressions on adult victims of cardiac arrest.Putnam County EMS, which responded to the emergency
Arizona Community Foundation
ACF of the Gila Valley to host grant application workshops for local nonprofits.workshops will support local organizations applying for funding.Applications due no later than Wednesday, April 30.The grant cycle for ACF ofTheGila Valley opens on Monday, April 7, with applications due no earlier than
Hutchinson Community Foundation
Residents say increases in average household income and businesses that pay above average wage are the top indicators of economic progress in Reno County.They also identify attracting new businesses, removing and renovating blight, access to affordable child care, improving public infrastructure,
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
The ninth annual fundraising competition will feature six community star dancers paired with a partner for a chance to win up to $15,000 for the nonprofit of their choice.The event is supported by the Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation.The lineup has been finalized for this
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Eddie Gabriel Djatcha of Lowell is the 2023 winner of the Emily Edwards Memorial Fiscal Scholarship.The scholarship fund was established in 2022 at the request of sisters Tina Edwards, Diana Rogier and Kimberly Edwards Wunderlich in honor of their mother, Emily Edwards.An essay on the topic of
DeKalb County Community Foundation
DeKalb County Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications.Shaw Local is accepting applications for a $1,000 scholarship.For more information, go to: http://www.dekalb.org/scholarship/shaw-local-scholarships.html.For information on how to apply for a scholarship, visit:
Central Indiana Community Foundation
Stan Cox was a chemist for Eli Lilly and Co.for 32 years.Cox funds have made grants totaling more than $1 million to more than 74 projects.Groups interested in applying for a grant from the Cox Funds should contact Indiana Landmarks at coxfunds@indianalandmarks.org.Non-profit organization with
Oregon Community Foundation
The Oregon Legislature's Arts & Culture Caucus announced its legislative agenda for the 2025 session.The event featured performances by multiple Grammy winning bassist, vocalist and composer esperanza spalding, jazz pianist Darrell Grant, guitarist Edna Vazquez, and former Oregon Poet Laureate Anis
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
This Monday, February 17, we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, a reminder to perform small yet impactful gestures for others.Project HEAL is providing four homeless-service organizations Community Assisted and Supported Living (CASL), Family Promise of South Sarasota County, Harvest House,
Lapeer County Community Foundation
YAC is an advisory committee to the Lapeer County Community Foundation.The group is also proactive in the community, completing three to four service projects annually.The committee also granted scholarships to sponsor performing art students at Imlay City Schools' Broadway Bound summer musical
Community Foundation of Lorain County
"Beloved" is a novel that gives a look into the times of slavery through the eyes of a young woman born into slavery who had a child who died.The book is available in print, large print, audio and digital formats.The National Endowment for the Arts' Big Read is a community-wide reading initiative
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The same format is seen on sites promoting 2025 mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow.Barlow's official website lists a bio and three campaign office locations.BridgeDetroit is powered by generous grant support from the Knight, Ford, Skillman, Kresge, Wilson, McGregor, and Hudson-Webber foundations.The
Community Foundation for South Central New York
The Cooperstown Food Pantry has received a $16,000 grant from the Chobani Community Impact Fund.The funds will be used for the farmersa€™ market voucher program.The program provides pantry clients with vouchers to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at the Cooperstown Farmers Market.The
Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation
More than $13,000 raised to help people experiencing homelessness in Douglas County.$2,500 was raised and given to the Help & Hope Center during a Douglas County Homeless Initiative meeting on Thursday, Feb.14."When it comes to homelessness, we lead with compassion," said Commissioner Abe Laydon,
Marion County Community Foundation
The grants are open to all Marion County non-profit organizations.The Marion County Community Foundation strives to be a resource for building bridges from today to an enhanced quality of life for tomorrow for current and future residents of Marion County.The application for the grants is available
Arkansas Community Foundation
Proposals will be accepted online now through Tuesday, April 1.These awards have included support for mental health support groups, financial literacy workshops, and other initiatives that empower communities and improve quality of life.Funds from Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation cannot be
Community Foundation of Abilene
During this grant cycle, $122,642 was awarded to 32 nonprofits serving kids in the Abilene community.The organization said 2025 marks 30 years of grants supported by Future Fund.These grants are given to organizations that serve local youth.The grant cycle was funded by the Future Fund, which
Marietta Community Foundation
Marietta Community Foundation accepting 2025 grant applications.Community Impact Grants intended to fund large-scale efforts to enhance the quality of life in Washington County.More information about grant guidelines can be found and applications submitted online at www.mcfohio.org/grants.'Comet


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