The mission of the Community Foundation of Lorain County is to connect people who care with causes that matter.We provide simple, powerful ways for people to give back to their community. Gifts are endowed so they last forever - honoring the legacies of generous donors. Grants are made strategically to meet local needs and make the most of special opportunities.

This website was designed to provide answers.  If you don’t find the connection you need, try our Frequently Asked Questions page, click here to send us an email, or give us a call at (440) 277-0142 or (440) 323-4445.


The Community Foundation is a proud member of the Fund for Our Economic Future.  We encourage you to get involved in shaping the future of our region.







 
What's New

Sponsoring Bingo? Do it Legally!
The IRS recently released Tax-Exempt Organizations and Gaming, a publication that explains the impact of gambling on the tax exempt status of nonprofit organizations.  Nonprofits should also consult the Ohio Attorney Generals Ohio Charitable Gaming Laws for laws specific to gaming in our State.

Announcing the 2010 Women of Compassion Honorees

Read the Press Release Announcing the 2010 Women of Compassion Recipients

Women of Compassion Luncheon


Join Us for the Third Annual
Women of Compassion Luncheon

AACF Steak Fry Benefit



Join us for the
African American Fund's
1st Annual Steak Fry Benefit

Foundation Board Approves over $500,000 in Grants

Lorain County Urban League, Save Our Children, Ohio Dance Theatre, and Catholic Community Services of Lorain County are just four of the recent organizations receiving grants approved at the July meeting of the Foundation's Board of Directors.  For information on applying for a grant, click here.

Hispanic Fund Gala


Purchase Tickets for the
Hispanic Fund's Gala
on September 18

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Resource Preservation Statement

 

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Giving Gazette

U.S. billionaires pledge fortunes to charity
Reuters – Dozens of U.S. billionaires pledged on Wednesday to give at least half their ...