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


 
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
When she moved to Sarasota, Wamsler became heavily involved in a number of conservation projects through the Conservation Foundation, which she helped start.She believes that Sarasota has a strong, impressive number of charitable organizations with great boards, including people with diverse
Manatee Community Foundation
Manatee Community Foundation's mission is to partner with our citizens to strengthen and enhance our community through philanthropy, education, and service now and forever.MCF is addressing both the urgent needs of those affected and planning for sustained community resilience alongside Manatee
Community Foundation of St. Clair County
The Community Foundation of St.Clair County released its nonprofit Wish List on Nov.1.Wish list items were divided into wishes for items from $250 to $500 and wishes ranging from $501 to $1,000.Donor Advised Fundholders with the foundation can find instructions on stclairfoundation.org/wish-list
Watertown Area Community Foundation
Watertown Area Community Foundation awarded $28,000 to twelve non-traditional female students.Scholarships of $2,000 and $3,000 were also distributed to significantly impact the recipients' educational journeys.Over the past twenty-one years, the program has granted $492,000 in scholarships and
Cobb Community Foundation
The money will unlock a $100 thousand dollar match pool CCF has amassed, with generous donations coming from Walton Communities, an anonymous donor, and several other sponsors.CCF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Cobb County, Georgia.Established in 1993, CCF
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
The Siemer Milling Endowment for Youth Leadership Development has awarded nine grants totaling $44,600 to the following nonprofit agencies in Effingham County.Each grant award was given at the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Grant Reception held on November 13, 2024.The grant recipients
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Foundation awards $295,000 in Helene Recovery Grants - Hendersonville Lightning."It is inspiring to see funds supporting various charitable work with these grants to nonprofits," said Jimmy Chandler, chair of the Disaster Relief, Recovery and Rebuilding Grant Committee.Prior to the grant awards,
Community Foundation of Jackson County
Celebration of Decorations will begin with a social hour at 5:15 p.m., followed by the auction at 6:15p.m.Fundholders include Jackson County Homebuilders, Hunting Heroes, Ripley Rotary, Special Olympics, Cedar Lakes Foundation, Pilot Club, Jackson County Early Explorers, Main Street Ripley, Read
Washington County Community Foundation, Washington County Community Foundation
The Washington County Board of Realtors dissolved in 2011.Funds once held by the organization have been distributed to historic Beck's Mill and the Washington County Community Foundation.In 1995, the estate of Ralph and Faye Mahuron donated a one-time gift of $420,000 to the foundation to establish
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing and nonprofit help Sarasota man rebuild his life.Charles Robinson had spent the better part of four decades wrestling addictions.With the help of his grandmother's wisdom and a Sarasota nonprofit, plus a leg up from Season of Sharing, Charles has been able to break the cycle and
Omaha Community Foundation
The proposed sculpture is a memorial to an Omaha woman who died suddenly in 2020.Kali Baker helped raise nearly $60 million for charity over eight years.Baker died four years ago after her breast cancer returned.Her family hopes to honor her legacy with a permanent piece of art in a popular park in
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Vince Leggett, Founder of Blacks of the Chesapeake, Dies at 71 - Eye On Annapolis.A historian, storyteller, and visionary leader, Legget worked tirelessly to document and share the vital contributions of African Americans to the region's maritime heritage.One of his most enduring achievements was
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation
The Silver Creek-Irving Heritage Fund (SCIHF), a Community Donor Advised Fund of the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, recently awarded grants to two local organizations.SCIHF is an endowed fund and will continue to make grants in perpetuity.Gifts to the fund can be made directly at
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
UMD men's hockey honors Adam Johnson in memorial game.Johnson's life was cut short during a Nottingham panthers' game in Sheffield, England.Johnson played for the Bulldogs for two seasons, helping lead the team to a Frozen Four appearance and runner-up finish in his sophomore year.The Adam Johnson
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Memories of Granada is a seasonal celebration with music and dance.Compania Chuscales & Mina Fajardo return to Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe.Joining them onstage are flamenco dancers Monze Diaz, Lacey Romero, Katherine Pavuk, Micah Birdshire, Dani Mouw, Allison Hoyman, Alandra
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
BridgeDetroit is powered by generous grant support from the Knight, Ford, Skillman, Kresge, Wilson, McGregor, and Hudson-Webber foundations.The site lists hundreds of treatment providers, identifying which ones provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) such as buprenorphine, methadone and
Arlington Community Foundation
Kelsey Crittenden looks at ways to give back to the community in Arlington.The Animal Welfare League, EcoAction Arlington and The Clothesline for Arlington Kids are just a few.The Arlington Community Foundation offers grants of up to $5,000 for local nonprofits.Corcoran McEnearney: "Kindness counts
Rush County Community Foundation
This fall, the Rush County Community Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $64,638.75.Gleaners Food Bank received a $15,000 grant to help stock the school-based pantries at Milroy Elementary and Rushville Consolidated High School.Rush County 4-H Horse and Pony Club received a grant of $7,988.75 to
Central Valley Community Foundation
Gavin Newsom made a stop in Fresno on Thursday, lauding the region's economic impact to the state and country.Newsom said he recognizes there is an air of anxiety due to the current political and economic situation, but the initiative is a cause for optimism.The Sierra San Joaquin Jobs Initiative
Northern New York Community Foundation
The Northern New York Community Foundation's Youth Philanthropy Council welcomes grant proposals from nonprofit organizations of all types for programs, projects, or initiatives that strengthen the quality of life in St.John's, New York.For more information, visit the foundation's website at:
Maine Community Foundation
New ArtsFarmington program allows children 18 and under and UMF students free admission to all shows and events.The program ensures that all children under the age of 18, as well as students at the University of Maine at Farmington [UMF], will receive free admission.Event tickets can be found on
Muskingum County Community Foundation
She was preceded in death by her Mother, Delores Wilson.Visitation will be held on Wednesday November 20, 2024 from 6pm-8pm at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd.Funeral services will be.held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30 am at the Paquele.&
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Nearly 100 non-profit professionals and volunteers will participate in the programs.Registration for "Putting Principals into Practice: Strong Board Governance" will open in December 2024.Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.$24 goes to
National Community Foundation
Nearly $28,000 in grant and scholarship awards were made this year.The NNJCF has awarded more than $1 million to nonprofit organizations and schools since 1998.Stockton University was a beneficiary of statewide grant that went toward the women's soccer team and a physical therapy student.It is part
Broomfield Community Foundation
In early 2024, company leaders told investors that DMC would attempt to offload DynaEnergetics, the company's energy-industry services division.DMC Global CEO Michael Kuta is retiring amid a period of rough seas for the company."Under the direction of a new interim business president, Arcadia is
Community Foundation of Jackson County, National Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Jackson County awarded $1,024,774.87 in grants and scholarships last year.The first community foundation was established in 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio.Community foundations in Indiana alone made more than $194 million in grants in 2020.Community Foundation Week, Nov.1-12, is
Nebraska Community Foundation
Community foundations are structured to raise and steward funds from a wide range of community donors.They convene their communities' residents to develop and respond to shared goals and priorities.Many community foundations accept gifts of other assets, including property, that typically are then
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
CFNEM celebrating Community Foundation Week through Monday.The week's purpose is to recognize the increasingly important role these philanthropic organizations play in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges.CFNEM is celebrating its 50th year
Arkansas Community Foundation
Bill and Julie Adkisson are exemplary philanthropists who have made significant contributions to their community through two funds with Arkansas Community Foundation.Betty and Bob Courtway's legacy is as dedicated educators and community volunteers.Tim Ester accepts the Jerry B.
Community Foundation of West Georgia
Community Foundation of West Georgia Awards Over $285,000 to 27 Local Nonprofit Organizations.West Georgia Prevention & Advocacy Resource Center Inc.: Prevention Programming in Schools in Carroll County and Carrollton City.The City Menus: Alleviating Poverty in West Georgia.Press releases are
Akron Community Foundation
"A Wild Urban Refuge" is a mural by Ohio-based, Brazilian-born artist Arlin Graff, chosen from nearly 50 artist submissions.Graff's mural spans the bridge abutment near the Boston Trailhead, Boston Store, and Cuyahoga Water Trail's Boston access point.The mural is part of CVNP's Arts in the Park
Hamilton Community Foundation
Butler County Veterans to update veterans memorial, donations needed.Memorial was built in 1999, and now 25 years later it is in need of an update.With the exception of two veterans who passed away in Lebanon and El Salvador conflict, no veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice since the Vietnam
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
If signed into law, a public safety trust fund would keep the city's community violence intervention program running.BridgeDetroit is powered by generous grant support from the Knight, Ford, Skillman, Kresge, Wilson, McGregor, and Hudson-Webber foundations.The city is exploring additional funding
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
The organization announced $300,000 in grants to three organizations.The Northeast Iowa Food Bank received a $100,000 CFNEIA grant.The Surf Ballroom will become a community resource center in downtown Waterloo.The Waterloo Economic Mobility Hub (WEMH) will be located in the former Wells Fago Bank
Arkansas Community Foundation, Texarkana Area Community Foundation
The Goesl Endowment issued 20 checks for $11,750, and an additional $5,000 in matching funds from the Arkansas Community Foundation will be awarded for a total of $102,200.The Texarkana Area Community Foundation awarded 49 grants on Thursday, Nov.8.The foundation is part of the Texas State
South Dakota Community Foundation
Faith Alive Community Church receives grant for BelieveFest.BelieveFest provides much needed school supplies to approximately 900 children from families with financial need.The South Dakota Community Foundation recently awarded a $4,000 South Dakota Fund grant to Faith Alive Community church.The
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the city is preparing to accept cryptocurrency payments for taxes and other fees starting next year.The idea came from a Detroiter who asked Mayor Duggan at a recent charter-mandated meeting why the city doesn't accept digital currency.BridgeDetroit is powered by
Marshall County Community Foundation
Plymouth's Blessings in a Backpack program received funding to assist with the cost of the weekend backpack program.Operation Round Up awards local non-profits with grants to support the work they do in the community.If 5,000 members were to participate in the Operation Round up program, $30,000
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne will match all donations to eligible endowment funds with a 20% match (up to $10,000 per eligible fund) From November 1 to November 20, the Foundation challenges all nonprofits to raise as much as possible.See Your Message In The Newspaper! Your answer
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, Winneshiek County Community Foundation
Winneshiek County Community Foundation will host a public grant workshop Nov.25.The workshop will discuss the 2025 grant guidelines, budget template and application and will provide grant writing tips.A local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their
Community Foundation of the North State
The Women's Fund is awarding nearly $40,000 to local area nonprofits in Redding.The grants were awarded to the following organizations: $10,000 - Northern Valley Catholic Social Service.$6,850 - Raising Shasta (for training costs for staff to be trained in evidence-based programs) $2,610 - Shasta
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Love's Co-Founder Judy Love Passes Away at the age of 87.Love leaves a profound legacy of philanthropy and community development initiatives for Love's and the c-store industry as a whole.Love was honored as Oklahoma Mother of the Year by American Mothers and received the Outstanding Philanthropist
Inland Empire Community Foundation
The money will bolster scholarships for veterans and nursing students at the College of the Desert.The money will also expand the programming of the Palm Springs Historical Society.Jane Lykken Hoff Spent her life donating to charitable organizations that led causes through arts, culture, education
Calaveras Community Foundation
The Amador Senior Center recently announced that it received a $10,000 grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation.Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit, home-delivered meals program that assists homebound adults 60 and older.The program is currently serving 106 clients, compared to 92 clients last
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
Nonprofits from Wichita, Archer, Clay and Wilbarger counties will be eligible to request funds.The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation will provide grants to non-profit organizations in the Wichita area.The foundation will also provide grants for non-profits in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and
Community Foundation of Boone County
The Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute identifies and develops philanthropic leaders in Indiana.The cohort-based program provides a continuing education experience that prepares future leaders for board and executive roles.The Institute is named after Indiana Philanthropy Alliance founding
Allegan County Community Foundation
Republican Jordan Jorritsma has won the District 2 seat on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners.The race pitted Democrat Chris Kleinjans, 56, against Republican newcomer Jordan Jorsrissma, 26.District 2 covers Holland Township Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11, as well as Park township
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Mischa Kirby, vice president of strategy and communications, will be among the experts presenting at this year's Philanthropy Southeast Annual Meeting.Kirby will join other leaders in philanthropy to present "Emergent Strategies for Adapting Strategic Plans" Roxie Jerde, President and CEO of the
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Asolo Rep Receives $15,000 Capacity Building Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County.Asolo Rep is taking a pragmatic, lean, and aspirational approach to the strategic planning process by contracting with consultants Michael Kaiser and Tanya Surtees from the DeVos Institute of Arts
Rose Community Foundation
Colorado voters repeal state Constitution's 2006 same-sex marriage ban.Amendment J, referred to the 2024 ballot by the Colorado General Assembly, had 63.6% of the vote as of 9 p.m.November 5, 2024.Measure was backed by the Freedom to Marry Colorado campaign, which received funding from
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
BridgeDetroit is powered by generous grant support from the Knight, Ford, Skillman, Kresge, Wilson, McGregor, and Hudson-Webber foundations.BridgeDetroit is funded by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.The foundation is based in Detroit, Michigan, but also has offices in Washington,
Waukesha County Community Foundation
Waukesha County Community Foundation awards community grants to nonprofit organizations making a difference for the people of Waukesham County.Each year, the foundation awards grants to organizations that make a difference in the
Wabash Valley Community Foundation
The Clay Youth Football League applied for a grant from the Wabash Valley Community Foundation.The CYFL plans to build a new concession stand and new offices.The project is expected to be completed by April
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
Matt Morton, president of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, talks about his organization's work in Vancouver, Washington."We're trying to make a difference in the lives of people," he
Kern Community Foundation
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Napa Valley Community Foundation
Coppola Family Travel Scholarship offers high school students in Napa County the opportunity to explore diverse cultures and expand their academic horizons.Napa Valley Community Foundation announces the launch of two new

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