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TOLEDO, OH, December 4, 2019 – When a group of committed, charitable people come together, combine their resources, engage their collective brain power and collaborate with experts, the results can be far greater than one person acting alone. That’s the … Read More

TOLEDO, OH, November 21, 2019 – Greater Toledo Community Foundation and numerous partners today kicked off the development of a solar array, located in Toledo’s Overland Industrial Park, that will generate clean, renewable electricity for the 300,000 square foot axle … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, November 7, 2019 – The Stranahan Supporting Organization of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $364,963 to 11 organizations and initiatives: • Aspire – A grant in the amount of $35,000 was awarded to support … Read More

Introduction to 2019 Program #GivingTuesday™ is a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, charities, families, businesses, community centers and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. … Read More

Igniting the next generation of philanthropists. Spark is a new affinity group of Greater Toledo Community Foundation, designed to develop the next generation of young community philanthropists in northwest Ohio. It is a curated experience designed to ignite philanthropic passions … Read More

TOLEDO, OH, October 15, 2019 – Greater Toledo Community Foundation and The Blade, in partnership with The Center for Nonprofit Resources, Buckeye Broadband and WTVG-13abc, are happy to announce the ninth annual Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence Award winners, recognizing local … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, October 8, 2019 – Toledo Community Foundation – a leader and advocate for philanthropy in the greater Toledo region for more than 45 years – announced today the launch of a new brand identity and website. The organization … Read More

Greater Toledo Community Foundation is excited to announce an upgrade to its online grants application system in 2020.  As part of this upgrade, any historic application data which is stored in the current system will no longer be accessible after … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, September 23, 2019 – The Center for Nonprofit Resources and Greater Toledo Community Foundation today published a White Paper that presents a data-driven method to measure and understand our local nonprofit landscape. This data is being made available … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, September 19, 2019 – Keith Burwell, president of Greater Toledo Community Foundation, Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of Artisha Lawson, Program Officer, to the Foundation team. Artisha comes to the Foundation from the Erie Shores Council … Read More

TOLEDO, OH, September 30, 2019 – Greater Toledo Community Foundation and The Blade will present the ninth annual Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence Awards at a special breakfast and awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 15 at 8am at The Premier on … Read More

Local Organization Accredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards Toledo, OH – August 13, 2019 – Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently received re-accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, effective practices … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, August 6, 2019 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation (GTCF) recently approved $30,795 in grants from the Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club’s Helping Hens Fund to nine area nonprofit organizations. Grants from the Toledo … Read More