Awards have been made in Marion Community Foundation’s mid-year grants cycle. According to Foundation president and CEO, Dean Jacob, more than $73,000 was awarded to 19 local charities. “We were pleased to offer this first-time mid-year grants program at Marion Community Foundation,” said Jacob. “Our goal is to help our local non-profit agencies enhance the […]
Marion Community Foundation looks to award over $300k in scholarships
February 18, 2015 by
Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Marion Community Foundation Scholarship Program. The annual scholarship program for high school seniors and graduates will award more than $300,000 in Marion and surrounding areas. “Each scholarship has different eligibility requirements and selection criteria, as determined by the wishes of the donor who created the fund,” said […]
Marion Community Foundation offering second round of grant funding
January 12, 2015 by
The Marion Community Foundation announces a second round of grant funding in 2015. The Foundation has approximately $40,000 to award. Local charitable programs and organizations are encouraged to submit applications for programs which will assist Marion area residents. Grant awards, according to Marion Community Foundation president and CEO Dean Jacob, may range from $1,000- $40,000, […]
New Members Join Marion Community Foundation Board
October 6, 2014 by
Two new members have been welcomed to the Marion Community Foundation Board of Trustees, announced president and CEO Dean L. Jacob. The new board members include: Judge Deb Alspach and Tom Clark. These new members maintain the board at its full complement of 15 members. With this election, Alspach returns to Marion Community Foundation, having […]
Thanks Issued for Making Grants Possible
October 3, 2014 by
The following guest column was submitted by Dean Jacob, President & CEO of Marion Community Foundation Admittedly, signing $778,000 worth of checks and mailing them out to forty happy recipients is a rush. And it was so effortless – just sign my name forty times and place the checks in forty envelopes. That’s what I […]
Marion Community Foundation Awards Nearly $800,000 to Area Programs
September 11, 2014 by
In the 2014 competitive grant program, Marion Community Foundation is providing $778,000 to area not-for-profit organizations. This is a record year in both the number of applications and the total amount requested, according to Julie Prettyman, program manager at Marion Community Foundation. The Foundation received 79 grant applications with requests totaling more than $2 million, […]
Marion Community Foundation Supports ALS Efforts with Flamingo Fund
September 8, 2014 by
When it comes to supporting those suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Marion Community Foundation says they are ten years ahead of the curve of the current ice bucket challenge. Established in 2004, the Spencer C. Stephens Flamingo Fund is a donor advised fund at Marion Community Foundation which makes awards to the ALS Association’s […]
Application Deadline Nears for Marion Community Foundation Grants
July 18, 2014 by
With only a week to go, the deadline for Marion Community Foundation’s 2014 Competitive Grants Program is fast approaching. Marion area non-profit organizations have until 5 p.m. on Friday, July 25, to apply for a portion of the $700,000 available. This is the first year that the grant application has been made available online. According […]
Local Non-Profits Encouraged to Apply for Nearly $700k in Funding
June 19, 2014 by
Engaging kids in physical activity, helping men and women find housing, providing one hot meal a day, assisting person addicted to drugs break the cycle, building a healthier community and encouraging teens to complete high school are just some of the many impacts resulting from Marion Community Foundation grants. Change takes perseverance and, often, financial […]
Crash Victim Establishes Scholarship Fund to Pay Back Community
June 2, 2014 by
Five years after the auto accident that changed her life on nearly every level, Stormy Cushing is looking for a way to pay back the community that made a difference for her. The Cushing family wants others to know the blessing of unconditional kindness and have established a scholarship fund at Marion Community Foundation. “Stormy’s […]
