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Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Currently, the Community Foundation of West Kentucky has over 75 funds, three affiliates in Graves County, KY, Madisonville/Hopkins County, KY and Massac County, IL, and over $10 million in assets. Last year over $1.075,000 in grants were disbursed back into the communities we serve.
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Recent News from Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Murray State program joins university-community partnership
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation, Community Foundation of West Kentucky
“This collaborative endeavor which includes university, philanthropic and community partners is one of many ongoing ... on the project in tandem with Auburn assistant professor of philanthropy and...more
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation, Community Foundation of West Kentucky
“This collaborative endeavor which includes university, philanthropic and community partners is one of many ongoing ... on the project in tandem with Auburn assistant professor of philanthropy and...more
HLI class project created the multi-million dollar Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Perhaps no HLI project surpasses what has been accomplished — and has the ongoing potential — of the Community Foundation of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Perhaps no HLI project surpasses what has been accomplished — and has the ongoing potential — of the Community Foundation of...more
HLI class project created the multi-million dollar Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
In just a few years, donors have contributed nearly $2.8 million to the philanthropic organization, which ... The HLI class members were motivated in part by learning that the Kentucky Philanthropy...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
In just a few years, donors have contributed nearly $2.8 million to the philanthropic organization, which ... The HLI class members were motivated in part by learning that the Kentucky Philanthropy...more
Nonprofit organizations receive Community Foundation grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Twelve local nonprofit organizations each received $1,000 in micro-grants in Philanthropy 360 - the annual distribution by the Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Twelve local nonprofit organizations each received $1,000 in micro-grants in Philanthropy 360 - the annual distribution by the Community...more
Nonprofit organizations receive Community Foundation grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Twelve local nonprofit organizations each received $1,000 in micro-grants in Philanthropy 360 - the annual distribution by the Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Twelve local nonprofit organizations each received $1,000 in micro-grants in Philanthropy 360 - the annual distribution by the Community...more
Scholarship fund bounces back after $89000 goes missing
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
“We get our money from the Community Foundation of West Kentucky where Mr. Paxton and Peggy Paxton put their money — a million-dollar donation — in 2005,” Mitchell said. “We get our...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
“We get our money from the Community Foundation of West Kentucky where Mr. Paxton and Peggy Paxton put their money — a million-dollar donation — in 2005,” Mitchell said. “We get our...more
Community Foundation awards over $300000
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
The Community Foundation of West Kentucky awarded nearly $300,000 in community grants -- and another $12,000 in micro-grants -- to nonprofit ... included grants from a number of philanthropic...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
The Community Foundation of West Kentucky awarded nearly $300,000 in community grants -- and another $12,000 in micro-grants -- to nonprofit ... included grants from a number of philanthropic...more
Bunnell announces candidacy for Glasgow council
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Currently, Bunnell serves as the president of the Barren County Family YMCA, Glasgow-Barren County Community Foundation, Weldon Tennis Association, Crittenden County Economic Development Corporation,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Currently, Bunnell serves as the president of the Barren County Family YMCA, Glasgow-Barren County Community Foundation, Weldon Tennis Association, Crittenden County Economic Development Corporation,...more
Paxton Challenge Raises More Than $360K
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Tony Watkins with the Community Foundation of West Kentucky says the organization will match $100,000 of the funds, which will be placed in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Tony Watkins with the Community Foundation of West Kentucky says the organization will match $100,000 of the funds, which will be placed in...more
SIUE Arts Professor Makes Mural Observation
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
A grant of $1000 from the Community Foundation of West Kentucky funded a portion of the clear coating. Dafford and Roe created and now...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of West Kentucky
A grant of $1000 from the Community Foundation of West Kentucky funded a portion of the clear coating. Dafford and Roe created and now...more
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