Donor Stories
Read about our donors and how they've made an impact in our community.
The Life and Legacy of D.C. Patel, MD
It takes a curious nature to travel the world. It takes an intelligent and inquisitive mind to pursue medicine as a profession. It takes impressive determination to overcome barriers to education where access is limited...
Mom and Dad's "Spirit of Giving" lives on through a new Fund
Paul and Anner Ruth Brown were not educated people by traditional standards. Both had little more than a 2nd grade education having left school at an early age to take care of their families. Married in 1942, the couple had six children, three girls and three boys...
Local Artist Creates Legacy Supporting Fine Arts in Lorain County
It is the mark of an artist to see beauty in the tiniest detail and turn that into an inspiring work of art. An artist creates, always. Artists often have more than one medium to express their creative energy and that expression may not always take the form of tangible pieces of art to hang on the wall...
This Farm's Story has a Forever Happy Ending
Myron "Jake" Kolbe and his wife, Elinor, owned over 300 acres of farmland in Penfield Township. Myron was...
How Do You Ensure Your Legacy? Anna Martin's Story
Anna Martin had a wish. She loved the 65 acre farm on Leavitt Road in Lorain where she lived out her final days. With its lush fields and forested lots, she wished for it to provide young girls and women with the opportunity to experience the outdoors, to be active, and capture from it the very things she cherished so much.
A Lifetime of Giving... Gives Again
The staff at the Community Foundation of Lorain County recently mailed distribution checks to the following historic, anchor and beloved Lorain County institutions: Lorain County Historical Society, Black River Audubon Society...
Donations from Scholarship Forest are Evergreen
It's the day before Thanksgiving and I'm peering through the thin light of a fading day driving down Island Road, outside of Grafton, Ohio. I'm looking for the DiVencenzo Family Tree Farm, a family-run Christmas tree farm started by Al and his wife, Beth, in 1987...
The Power of Partnership
Choosing the Community Foundation as your philanthropic partner also has its benefits and rewards. Beyond the satisfaction of knowing that your gift is maximized for greatest impact, you gain a trusted advisor who is equally determined to turn your passion into progress.
Community expertise
From affordable housing and education to the arts and environment, our team of professionals holds the local knowledge to make your charitable giving more impactful.
Tax benefits
Partnering with us allows you the greatest tax benefits provided, significantly higher than charitable gifts to a private foundation. Starting a fund at the Community Foundation is also an attractive alternative to having a private foundation.
Investment performance
A number of investment options provide you with greater asset class diversification; you may also continue to use your own private investment manager.
Legacy planning
As our partner, you may specify to whom you wish to direct your philanthropy to in the future, for many generations.
Flexible funds
Our team can help your philanthropy do good in the world, anywhere in the world.
Stewardship
As a public entity led by the leaders of our community, your philanthropic intent will be protected forever.
World-class service
It is our goal to make your philanthropic experience more rewarding, any way we can.
