Marion Community Foundation

Since 1998, area residents have been turning to Marion Community Foundation to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible.
The foundation is a public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern . . . improving the quality of life in Marion County.

Web Address

www.marioncommunityfoundation.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @MarionCommFound

Community Foundation Background

People Building Stronger Communities

Civil Society Believed to be Crucial in Political Development, says Myanmar President

Thrift Store Helps and Hires Homeless Kids

Homelessness among Elderly, More Increase in Women

Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors Mean States Could Save Money

Star-Studded Hot Pink Event for Breast Cancer Research

Social Business Summit for Global Entrepreneurs Gather Through Gates of Heaven

5.6 Million American Children Will Prematurely Die Unless Current Smoking Rates Decline

Creating Trusting Relationships Between Health Workers, Community Members In the Time of Ebola

A Different Response to Tackling Homelessness and Alcohol Use

Recent News from Marion Community Foundation

'Book and Bib' program starts at OhioHealth Marion
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation

Let's Read 20 — along with the Marion Community Foundation, Marion Public Library, Marion Rotary Club, and OhioHealth — has developed a...more

YMCA: Community organizations partner up
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation

These funds will be matched in part by a grant from the Marion Community Foundation (another partner). This coming school year, Marion Mentors...more

Briefs: Popcorn pageant information meeting this week
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation

The Marion Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Marion Community Foundation, Wilson Bohannan, Wyandot and Pop'd Sensations provided...more

Life Briefs: United Bank recognizes 10 high school seniors
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation

Eight local students have been selected by Marion Community Foundation's scholarship committee to receive the appliance manufacturer's...more

Local foundation helps double money for OSU alumni scholarships

Jacob Nelson, another Harding student, said he heard about the scholarship through the Marion Community foundation. "I saw it advertised there,"...more

Mansfield listed among reinvention cities by Greater Ohio Policy Center
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation

Endorsed by more than 30 representatives of the private, public, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors, this agenda outlines achievable state...more

From railway to trail-way: Marion Tallgrass Trail is now complete
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation

Canoeing, kayaking, and fishing at the Marion Community Foundation Lake begins this spring. The Marion County Park District will also be...more

MarionMade: Wopats leave legacy for community
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation

They had no children and no heirs and so, in 2008, left a $17 million fortune with the Marion Community Foundation. This money created three funds -– the Robert M. &amp; Dorothy C. Wopat...more

MarionMade: Wopats leave legacy for community
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation

They had no children and no heirs and so, in 2008, left a $17 million fortune with the Marion Community Foundation. This money created three funds -– the Robert M. &amp; Dorothy C. Wopat...more

MarionMade: Wigtons create legacy of involvement
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation

“I have always believed in Marion and am pleased by all the community improvements being made -- particularly at Marion Community Foundation, the YMCA, and Ohio State Marion,” said Dan. “To...more

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