Applications for Marion Community Foundation’s 2013 Grants Program are now available to all area not-for-profit agencies and organizations. More than $725,000 in grant funds will be available this year from the 12 funds which generate awards for the competitive grants program. Applications, which will be due July 26, are available at the Foundation’s offices, 504 […]
Over $245,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Local Students
May 16, 2013 by
Marion Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2013 Scholarship Program awards — $245,260 in 133 scholarships awarded to 100 scholars. This total is an increase of more than $100,000 and nearly 20 scholarships from last year’s program, due to the ever increasing number of scholarship funds at Marion Community Foundation. The […]
Mid-Ohio Fine Arts Society Holding Spring Fling
April 29, 2013 by
The Mid-Ohio Fine Arts Society, Federation of Woman’s Clubs, Marion Community Foundation, and Primrose Retirement Communities are sponsoring the Barlow Art Center Grand Opening Dinner Reception and Spring Fling Art Show and Sale May 3 & 4 at the Women’s Club Home, 1126 E. Center St., Marion. The Dinner Reception is, Friday May 3 at […]
Bebout Announces Retirement from Marion Community Foundation
April 17, 2013 by
President and CEO of Marion Community Foundation since 2000, Brad Bebout has announced his intent to retire at the end of this year. The foundation says a succession committee, created by the Board of Trustees, will fully utilize the luxury of several months of planning to search for Bebout’s replacement. During Bebout’s 13-year tenure, he […]
Marion Foundation President Reappointed to State Council
January 24, 2013 by
The Marion Community Foundation has received state-level bi-partisan recognition for its professionalism. Foundation president Brad Bebout has been reappointed to the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Advisory Council. First appointed in 2009, by then-Attorney General and Democrat Richard Cordray, Bebout has been reappointed by Cordray’s successor, Republican Mike DeWine. The Charitable Advisory Council advises the Attorney […]
Over $250k in Scholarships Available from Marion Foundation
January 23, 2013 by
Marion Community Foundation’s 2013 Scholarship Program is now underway with more than $250,000 available for area scholars. This is an increase of $100,000 from last year’s program, due to the ever increasing number of scholarships under the Foundation’s stewardship. Scholarship funds available at MCF now number 62. New scholarship funds added in the past year […]
Marion Foundation Applauds IRA Charitable Rollover Extension
January 16, 2013 by
With President Obama’s signing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the extension of the IRA charitable rollover through December 31, 2013, is official. The Marion Community Foundation says this is significant news in philanthropic circles and impacts local organizations and their donors. “This legislation makes it easier for Americans to give to causes […]
$523,000 Awarded in Local Grants
September 11, 2012 by
The Marion Community Foundation announced the recipients of its 2012 Competitive Grant Program. According to MCF president Brad Bebout, the Foundation is pleased to be able to support $522,889 of the nearly $883,000 in grant requests. The 2012 grant program includes awards of 19 major and 8 mini-grants to Marion area organizations. The 2012 major […]
Marion Couple Makes Large Donation to Encourage College Education
June 19, 2012 by
Ann and Art Lowe aren’t seeking publicity. But they are seeking a better future for their community. The Marion couple has just pledged over a quarter million dollars to encourage Marion County students to go to college—specifically to The Ohio State University at Marion.
Over $500k Available to Local Non-Profits
June 11, 2012 by
Applications for Marion Community Foundation’s 2012 Grants Program are now available. Non-profit organizations in Marion County have potential access to approximately $550,000 in grant funds.
