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


 
Berks County Community Foundation
In total, the Foundation distributed $1,152,270 across 190 grants, benefiting 142 organizations.Berks County Community Foundation awarded more than $1.1 million in grants during the first quarter of 2025.The Foundation supports a wide array of nonprofit organizations and initiatives that aim to
Kern Community Foundation
Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Society gets Give Big Kern donation.Donations can be made online until midnight on May 6th through givebigkern.org.The donation is part of a matching campaign, with $200,000 raised so far.Funds will be used to enhance the museum's display of historical
North Valley Community Foundation
The Oroville Southside Community Improvement Association says that the highlight of the event will be the hunt for the Golden Egg.No registration is required to attend the event, and guests just need to bring their baskets and their best egg-hunting skills.The free community event is made possible
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Governor Mike Kehoe appointed four new members to the State Board of Education (State Board) The appointments are now subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate in the coming weeks.The new members are Michael Matousek (Kansas City), Kenneth "Brooks" Miller Jr.(St.Joseph), and Carol Hallquist (
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan has awarded the first round of grants from the recently reactivated Urgent Needs Fund.A total of $66,800 was awarded through grants to nonprofits working to meet immediate, basic needs of individuals and families in Northeast Michigan most impacted by
Key Biscayne Community Foundation
Key Biscayne Community Programs announces open call to local visionaries.Key Biscayners are invited to submit event concepts for funding.The Village is accepting "Letters of Interest" for its community programs and events initiative.The Boating Safety Lecture Series, Girl Scouts Troop 2312, It
Kern Community Foundation
The Westside Recreation and Park District's Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) is a key part of summer enrichment for students in Taft.ELOP is bringing new STEM, art, and entrepreneurship opportunities to Taft youth this summer.The program is also launching a youth girls
Community Foundation for South Central New York
Foundation to launch second hygiene fund drive.Community Foundation for South Central New York will launch its second annual Hygiene Fund Drive beginning Tuesday, April 15.The project began last year, when Development Officer Shawn Graham noticed an influx of requests for hygiene products from
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan has announced the first round of grants from its recently reactivated Urgent Needs Fund.The funding will help provide essentials like food, warmth, hygiene products, safety supplies, and fuel to individuals and families facing immediate hardships.The
Ashland County Community Foundation
Inaugural 'Our Community Salutes' event honors students signing up for military service.Parker talked to a recruiter and learned about the chance to be a nuclear engineer in the Navy.Report for America Corps is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Ashland County Community
Oregon Community Foundation
A $10,000 grant has been awarded to the Douglas Education Service District.Douglas ESD will use the grant to purchase iPads and clinical assessment software.The organization says the tools will allow educators and mental health professionals to better support students facing emotional or behavioral
Scranton Area Community Foundation
Organizers of the Shine Like Susan 5K, all seniors from Abington Heights High School, recently presented a check for $25,345 to the family of Susan Burke in support of the Susan Burke Foundation for Colon Cancer Fund.Standing from left: Brittany Pagnotti, director of donor relations and
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
The Record-Eagle unveiled a new endowment overseen by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation on April 3.The endowment will help fund programs and services in the community.The foundation will also provide grants to local schools and libraries.The money will be used to support programs and
Marin Community Foundation
A coalition of organizations in Marin County is teaming up to create a five- or 10-year plan for transforming the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael.The Canal area is a predominantly Latino immigrant community that has long faced systemic challenges.The coalition, which met for the first time as a
Black Hills Area Community Foundation
Thriving Communities is an annual initiative that allows Black Hills residents to guide more than $100,000 in grant funds to nonprofit organizations.For 2025, community members can choose between four causes: Youth Mental Wellness, Arts for All, Quality Care for Elders and Child Care for Healthy
DeKalb County Community Foundation
DeKalb County Community Foundation names new community engagement manager.Shaw Local named as the foundation's new media relations manager.For more information on the foundation, visit: http://www.dekalb.org/community-engagement-manager/shaw-local-media-relations-managers-shaw.html.For additional
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Students from all four grade levels at Jamestown High School present a check for $10,525.76 to Kristi and Cory Senske, honoring the memory of their son, Anthony.The fund honors Anthony's legacy by supporting organizations and activities he loved.Since its inception, Battle of the Classes has raised
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
C3F uses grant money to support Charlevoix County schools.C3F is using Student Success Grants to bring additional resources and learning opportunities to local school districts.For more information about the foundation, contact the foundation office at (231) 536-2440 or visit the organization's
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Invest in Florida's preschool programs.Florida benefits by investing in preschool programs, op-ed says."The foundation of a child's future success begins long before they enter a traditional classroom," it says.The piece was jointly authored by the following: Liz Barker, Ashley Brown, Janet Kahn,
Huron County Community Foundation
Huron County Community Foundation awards $28,295 in charitable community grants.Projects awarded fill critical needs, create opportunities for youth, and further contribute to a thriving community.Donations to the Fund for Huron County are used in the Community Foundation's competitive grant making
Community West Foundation
This quartera€™s grants focus on mission areas that include addressing food insecurity and supporting refugees and immigrants.This brings the total grant distribution to $702,000, according to the press release.The additional funding from our Community Impact Fund is a testament to the
Vermont Community Foundation
The Little School Black Fly Bash will take place on May 17, at Magic Mountain in Londonderry, from 4-9 p.m.The event will be a celebration of our shared journey, and will include two live bands providing a fantastic mix of music, a silent auction featuring local art and services, free ice cream,
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is dedicated to supporting and championing the arts.The organization invites you to join them in celebrating and supporting the incredible cultural richness of our community, Florida's Cultural Coast.The Arts & Cultural Alliance is here to ensure
Community Foundation of Broward
The Our Fund Foundation and the.Community Foundation of Broward will award a total of $360,000 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations.This extraordinary initiative supports innovative projects aimed at addressing discrimination and disparities affecting the LGBTQ+ community in Broward County.To
Johnston County Community Foundation
Lu Long Ogburn Medlin of Smithfield, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2025.Lu Long was the second of four siblings: the oldest sister was Nan Ogburn (Cullman), the younger sister was Gail Og burn (Flynt), and the youngest was brother Jasper Victor Ogburn, Jr.On May 7, 2022, she
North Dakota Community Foundation
The Minot Community Endowment Fund has announced it is accepting grant applications for the 2025 grant cycle.To date, the fund has provided more than $1.45 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and community groups that support the Minot community.Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows that
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Quad Cities Community Foundation launches Board Governance Series.Six-part series begins in May 2025.Each session will feature expert-led discussions on key governance topics.Participants gain access to top-tier training but also a robust digital library containing twelve on-demand learning modules
Watertown Area Community Foundation
The H2O-50 leadership team has announced the official launch of Phase 3.This next phase, known as the Strategic Action Plan, will be celebrated with the community on Thursday, June 12, during Thursday Night Live at Foundation Plaza.The focus will be on taking targeted actions to shape the future of
Arkansas Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Faulkner County
Community Foundation of Faulkner County awarded $42,775 in Giving Tree, Early Literacy, Stop Hunger and Childhood Obesity Grants in March.These grant recipients will be recognized at the affiliatea€™s next Celebrating Philanthropy event in October.The foundation is an affiliate of
Arkansas Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Faulkner County
Community Foundation of Faulkner County awarded $42,775 in Giving Tree, Early Literacy, Stop Hunger and Childhood Obesity Grants in March.These grant recipients will be recognized at the affiliatea€™s next Celebrating Philanthropy event in October.The foundation is an affiliate of
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Cleveland Foundation
A 2021 report by the UN-affiliated Sustainable Development Solutions Network, In the Red: the US Failure to Deliver on a Promise of Racial Equality, found that majority-White communities in the United States received resources and services at a rate of up to three times higher than other racial
Indian River Community Foundation
Indian River Community Foundation presented the school with a $1,000,000 donation from a donor-advised fund.The gift will help support the first phase of the school's capital campaign.Groundbreaking will take place late July 2025, at the future home of Vero Classical School on 58th Ave and 13st
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation
Boondock Designs' owner Brenda Parsons says she is happy to be a small business owner.Parsons and her husband, Jeff, have been delivering custom designs for clients in Chappell and surrounding communities.The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) helps Nebraska businesses start, grow and
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Artspace Utica Lofts is a new housing development specifically designed for artists and families.The approximately $18.6 million project is funded by the New York State Council on the Arts, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, National Grid, and the National Endowment for the
Ashland County Community Foundation
Ashland police reports for March 28-31.Report for America Corps is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Ashland County Community Foundation.For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details.In the
Watertown Area Community Foundation
Isabella Horning is a senior and a dedicated member of the WACF Youth Council.Horning's experience exemplifies the positive impact that young individuals can have on their community through engagement and a heart for service.Her advice to younger students considering joining the Youth Council is
El Paso Community Foundation
Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso is opening a collaborative gallery on April 1.The gallery is the only multi-artist photo gallery in the El Paso and southern New Mexico region.The PEEP Collaborative gallery transcends its role as a mere photography exhibition; it embodies the spirit of community
Crown Point Community Foundation
Crown Point Community Foundation has awarded a total of just over $166,000 in grants for 32 public and private projects across southern Lake County.Health care providers, arts organizations and municipal law enforcement will all be among the beneficiaries.The Crown Point Community School
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas announces 2025 grant cycle.The Elm Acres Foundation hosts the grant cycle to help fund projects and services.The grant cycle has awarded more than $160,000 for projects that benefit area children.Applications for the grant Cycle will be available online
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Small to mid-size nonprofits face many challenges.They must decide on the right mission statement and vision for the organization, narrow down who they serve and who they don't.When donating to a nonprofit, consider supporting overhead costs.It's one of the most impactful ways to sustain their
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 also supported by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.Read the original article at:
Humboldt Area Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Humboldt County Economic Development Division is hosting the third-annual Partnering for Ocean, Wind and Energy Renewables in California conference.The conference will bring together federal, state, tribal and local leaders, industry experts and policymakers to explore the future of renewable
Lee County Community Foundation
Lisa McNew Chapman, president of Central Carolina Community College, and Tommy Chester, a former mayor of Sanford, were honored by the Lee County Community Foundation.Chapman is the sixth president to lead the college and the first woman to serve in this top position.Mann is best known for his time
Vermont Community Foundation
Dads Group and Vermont Arts Exchange work to create art and community.The group is designed for fathers and father-figures, and their children, to bond while creating art.Any significant male figures, such as grandfathers, uncles, stepfathers, or other father-like figures, are welcome to attend
Erie Community Foundation
Infinite Erie convenes community partners toward collective action as Federal funding freeze begins to impact local agencies.Infinite Erie announced the establishment of the Rapid Response Team to develop strategies and catalyze collective action in response to federal funding freezes impacting
North Valley Community Foundation
Rebuild Paradise has helped provide gravel to 170 families, totaling $80,000.The gravel is also delivered to homeowners through Northstate Aggregate of Paradise.Most people who receive the gravel grant save $4,000 to $5,000 annually on home insurance.The grant will come from the Camp Fire Fund, and
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Philadelphia-based Down North Pizza visited Detroit on a tour of their new cookbook "We The Pizza" The restaurant fulfills its mission "to educate and support the formerly incarcerated while serving dope food" The Detroit stop consisted of an intimate gathering and dinner at San Morello with
North Valley Community Foundation
The Rebuild Paradise Foundation gravel grant program comes after the 2018 Camp Fires that devastated the Butte County community.The grant comes from the Camp Fire Fund and the Donna Muriell Memorial Fund at NVCF and will allow the foundation to provide gravel for at least 50 homes' defensible
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
More than 600 pieces of original artwork by local students will soon be on display in Art in the Loft's "Young Artist" exhibit.The exhibit will feature artwork in a wide variety of mediums, made by students of all ages, from nearly 30 area schools.Workshops include: Hand-rolled sushi with Chris
Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Over $166,000 for programming was distributed to 24 of the 33 libraries in the Finger Lakes Library System (FLLS) The grants are made possible thanks to nearly $3 million from the estate of Dr. Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen.Rosen's vision for the fund was outlined in his will, emphasizing the
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has proudly supported Bread & Broth for the past 10 years.In 2024, the Community Foundation was able to introduce the mission of Bread and Broth to a donor who is passionate about investing their philanthropy in community development and growth.The donation will
Broomfield Community Foundation
The BRTF won the Heart of Broomfield award in 2022 for their volunteer service in finding housing, household supplies and cultural mentors.100% of the funding went directly to support Afghan/Ukrainian refugee housing insecurity.No taxpayer or city funds have been received since the initial one-time
Community Foundation of Grundy County
Community Pulse: Spring is a good time to review disaster resources.Follow the Facebook page for the Grundy County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (GC-COAD) Learn more about GC-EMA at http://www.grundycountyil.gov/services/emergency_management/index.php Ia€™m writing this the
Tulsa Community Foundation
The George Kaiser Family Foundation is trying to build a more inclusive economy in Tulsa.The foundation's model of community enhancing economic development evolved out of its original social purpose.The New York Times heralded the unique success of Tulsa's remote work program, which has settled
Marin Community Foundation
Bryce Patrick Brownlie moved to Corte Madera in 1978, where he grew up and developed a deep love for Marin County.After retiring from banking, Bryce followed his passion for people and tended bar quickly gathering even more friends from all walks of life.Bryce cherished his frequent trips to
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Maddox Foundation named Foundation of the Year by the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy.The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi was established in 2002 with a generous grant from the Maddox Foundation.The CFNM manages over 300 donor-established funds and has distributed
Latino Community Foundation
Latino Community Foundation Awards $3.88M in Grants Across California and Nevada.NewsBreak: Latino Community Foundation awards $3,000,000 in grants across California andNevada.Newsbreak: $1.5 million of the grant money will go to scholarships for Latino students in California, Nevada, and the
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

MVYouth, a newly formed Vineyard philanthropy group with a mission to support Island youth, will pledge $4 million over the next four years to a diverse set of youth causes.




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