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Community Foundation of West Georgia
As a community foundation, Community Foundation of West Georgia operates under the principle of perpetuity ensuring that gifts made to the Foundation will grow and make a lasting impact for the community now and in the future.
The Community Foundation of West Georgia took root in 2003 with a remarkable challenge from an anonymous citizen. The challenge was to raise $4 million dollars by the spring of 2004 in order to receive a gift of $3 million dollars. The challenge was met within a short six month period of time.
Web Address
www.cfwg.net
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFWGA
The Community Foundation of West Georgia took root in 2003 with a remarkable challenge from an anonymous citizen. The challenge was to raise $4 million dollars by the spring of 2004 in order to receive a gift of $3 million dollars. The challenge was met within a short six month period of time.
Web Address
www.cfwg.net
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFWGA
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of West Georgia
Assets
2019 - 97,294,891
2018 - 95,767,319
2017 - 71,850,490
2019 - 97,294,891
2018 - 95,767,319
2017 - 71,850,490
Domestic Grants
2019 - 7,006,728
2018 - 3,756,763
2019 - 7,006,728
2018 - 3,756,763
Recent News from Community Foundation of West Georgia
Carrollton BOE: CFWG to manage finances of Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
The school system's Education Foundation has voted to allow the Community Foundation of West Georgia handle its finances. “The Carrollton City ... Albertus said that the Community Foundation has...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
The school system's Education Foundation has voted to allow the Community Foundation of West Georgia handle its finances. “The Carrollton City ... Albertus said that the Community Foundation has...more
Foundation awards $300000 to local nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
Representatives of nonprofits receiving grants Wednesday from the Community Foundation of West Georgia pose with the “big” check of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
Representatives of nonprofits receiving grants Wednesday from the Community Foundation of West Georgia pose with the “big” check of...more
Foundation awards $300000 to local nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
Representatives of nonprofits receiving grants Wednesday from the Community Foundation of West Georgia pose with the “big” check of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
Representatives of nonprofits receiving grants Wednesday from the Community Foundation of West Georgia pose with the “big” check of...more
Water Authority 'round up' program considered
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
Carroll County's water authority recently started a round-up program, administered through the Community Foundation of West...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
Carroll County's water authority recently started a round-up program, administered through the Community Foundation of West...more
Community Foundation website to connect residents with resources
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
The Community Foundation of West Georgia, which maintains the West Georgia Cares website, is helping connect residents to local...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
The Community Foundation of West Georgia, which maintains the West Georgia Cares website, is helping connect residents to local...more
$52.5M: Organizations say thanks to Foundation for 15 years of giving
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
In the 15 years it has existed, the Community Foundation of West Georgia has donated more than $50 million to hundreds of organizations in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
In the 15 years it has existed, the Community Foundation of West Georgia has donated more than $50 million to hundreds of organizations in...more
Community Foundation to celebrate 15th anniversary
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
The Community Foundation of West Georgia will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a free concert and program at The Amp in Carrollton on...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
The Community Foundation of West Georgia will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a free concert and program at The Amp in Carrollton on...more
Community Foundation distributes $300K among 34 local nonprofits
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Community Foundation of West Georgia
Thirty-four nonprofit organizations in Carroll, Haralson and Heard counties received $300,009 Wednesday from the Community Foundation of...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Community Foundation of West Georgia
Thirty-four nonprofit organizations in Carroll, Haralson and Heard counties received $300,009 Wednesday from the Community Foundation of...more
Community Foundation of West Georgia announces grants for local churches
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
The Church Improvement Fund established this year at the Community Foundation of West Georgia has issued its first grants totaling $22,227 to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
The Church Improvement Fund established this year at the Community Foundation of West Georgia has issued its first grants totaling $22,227 to...more
Are we part of the solution?
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
That vision is part of the packet distributed at January's Homeless Summit sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Georgia. The statement is...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Georgia
That vision is part of the packet distributed at January's Homeless Summit sponsored by the Community Foundation of West Georgia. The statement is...more
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