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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.
The foundation is a public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern . . . improving the quality of life in Marion County.
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Recent News from Marion Community Foundation
Looking ahead: What will Marion County be like in 2030?
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Dean Jacob, president and CEO, Marion Community Foundation: "I think we're poised to continue along our path of America's Workforce...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Dean Jacob, president and CEO, Marion Community Foundation: "I think we're poised to continue along our path of America's Workforce...more
MarionMade!: Community Foundation has supported Marion for decades
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Marion Community Foundation awards approximately $1.7 million annually in grants and scholarships to address community needs. Grants, such...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Marion Community Foundation awards approximately $1.7 million annually in grants and scholarships to address community needs. Grants, such...more
Dean Jacob: Have an impact on the future of your community
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Marion Community Foundation is proud to have awarded grants to support this program for the past three years — even more delighted to meet...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Marion Community Foundation is proud to have awarded grants to support this program for the past three years — even more delighted to meet...more
Dean Jacob: Have an impact on the future of your community
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Marion Community Foundation is proud to have awarded grants to support this program for the past three years — even more delighted to meet...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Marion Community Foundation is proud to have awarded grants to support this program for the past three years — even more delighted to meet...more
MarionMade! finds new home at Marion Technical College
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
MARION — After a successful run under the umbrella of the Marion Community Foundation (MCF), the MarionMade! initiative now has a new...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
MARION — After a successful run under the umbrella of the Marion Community Foundation (MCF), the MarionMade! initiative now has a new...more
Marion Made: Marion County's agriculture boasts 615 farms
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
... list,” said Dean Jacob, president and CEO of Marion Community Foundation and a member of the Celebrate Marion selection...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
... list,” said Dean Jacob, president and CEO of Marion Community Foundation and a member of the Celebrate Marion selection...more
Marion County leader and icon Pam Hall passes away at age 67
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Dean Jacob, president and CEO of the Marion Community Foundation, said he had deep respect for Hall, both as a colleague and a friend. "The...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Dean Jacob, president and CEO of the Marion Community Foundation, said he had deep respect for Hall, both as a colleague and a friend. "The...more
Marion gala gives a spotlight to positive stories in the community
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Dean Jacob, the president and CEO of the Marion Community Foundation, said the idea started with a conversation four years ago and has...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
Dean Jacob, the president and CEO of the Marion Community Foundation, said the idea started with a conversation four years ago and has...more
The brand Marion Made could be a model for Mansfield
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MARION -- Dean Jacob, president and CEO of the Marion Community Foundation, had long since grown tired of hearing the same negative...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
MARION -- Dean Jacob, president and CEO of the Marion Community Foundation, had long since grown tired of hearing the same negative...more
Briefs: Aqua water main flushing begins Tuesday
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MARION -Marion Community Credit Union has created a new charitable fund with the Marion Community Foundation which will support local...more
Foundation: Marion Community Foundation
MARION -Marion Community Credit Union has created a new charitable fund with the Marion Community Foundation which will support local...more
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