
Transforming Communities
News and opinion about community foundations and philanthropy
Philanthropies Raise $5.8 million to Support Journalism in Cleveland
The Cleveland Foundation, in partnership with the American Journalism Project and a coalition of foundations, are investing $5.8 million to support local journalism.
Community Foundation Receives Historic Charitable Gift from Arizona Couple
Philanthropists Christy and Daryl Burton donated $129 million in real estate assets, making it the largest charitable gift that the Arizona Community Foundation has received.
Community Foundation Leaders Push to Change Scholarship Tax Policy That Penalizes Low-Income Students
Nearly 150 community foundation leaders are asking Congress to exempt scholarships and grant aid used by students to pay for non-tuition expenses from being taxed.
Looking For Ways to Support Hurricane Ida Relief? Consider Giving to These Funds
As Hurricane Ida continues to batter the Gulf Coast, community foundations in the region are setting up relief funds to collect and distribute money to support those who have been impacted by the ongoing storm.
A Public Giving Marathon Raises $1.23 Million for 174 Pennsylvania Nonprofits
Organized by The Pittsburgh Foundation, the #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert, an online giving event raised $1.23 million in 16 hours.
North Texas Community Foundation COVID-19 Grantmaking Surpasses $1 Million
The Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative has now tracked more than $1.4 billion in grants from community foundations in response to the pandemic. And many groups are continuing to collect and distribute critical funding.
Oregon Community Foundation Announces its Successful Deployment of $41.2 Million to Summer Learning and Enrichment Programs
The Oregon Community Foundation distributed $41.2 million to 36 Oregon counties for summer education and early-childhood learning programs to meet the needs of children and families in BIPOC and under-resourced communities.
Wichita Community Foundation Makes $1.1 Million Commitment to Support Local Journalism
The Wichita Community Foundation takes a big step towards advancing civic engagement in its community by announcing a $1.1 million investment in a nonprofit news organization, The Wichita Beacon.
The Conversation Starts Locally
Recently the Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative hosted a media roundtable with community foundations from around the country and journalists from national publications like the Chronicle of Philanthropy and the Associated Press.
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announces Partnership with National Black Bank Foundation
The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta has announced a new partnership with the National Black Bank Foundation to support wealth-building for Black families and businesses.