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Toledo, OH – November 10, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Ken Elkins to the staff as Chief Operations Officer & Vice President-Special Projects. Mr. Elkins will … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, November 10, 2020 – The Stranahan Supporting Organization of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $332,628 to 10 organizations and initiatives: • Bittersweet Farms – $20,000 was awarded to support the agricultural-based vocational program for … Read More

Introduction to 2020 Program #GivingTuesday™ is a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 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

TOLEDO, OH, October 22, 2020 – Greater Toledo Community Foundation and The Blade, in partnership with The Center for Nonprofit Resources, The Andersons, Buckeye Broadband and WTVG-13abc, are happy to announce the Tenth Anniversary Northwest Ohio Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence … Read More

Foundation, donors grant more than $12.6 million year-to-date in grants and scholarships TOLEDO, OH, October 15, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation announced $1,200,983.46 in grants approved in the third quarter of 2020. Primarily supporting … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, October 15, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation (GTCF) recently awarded the second round of grants totaling $64,974 from its Community Resilience Fund to five area nonprofit organizations. Grants from the Foundation’s Community … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, September 30, 2020 – A study commissioned by Greater Toledo Community Foundation (GTCF) and conducted by a team led by Oleg A. Smirnov, Ph.D., Professor and Graduate Director, Department of Economics at The University of Toledo, reveals that … Read More

TOLEDO, OH, September 15, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently approved $19,625 in grants from the Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club’s Helping Hens Fund to six area nonprofit organizations. Grants from the Toledo Mud … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, September 9, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $82,200 from its Community Resilience Fund to six area nonprofit organizations. At the same time, the final grants from the COVID-19 … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, August 28, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently approved $152,969 in grants from the David C. and Lura M. Lovell Foundation Designated Fund of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation (Lovell Fund) to … Read More

Awards Ceremony Information – No RSVP Required Plan to join us via Facebook Live or LinkedIn for this free virtual celebration of the 10th Anniversary Northwest Ohio Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence Awards. We will broadcast live at 8 a.m. on … Read More

The Foundation is looking to fill a new position – that of Chief Operations Officer &Vice President, Special Projects. This is a newly-created position, and reports to the President.  This position is a supervisory position and will oversee the day-to-day … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, August 5, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation (GTCF) recently approved plans for an Equity & Access Initiative to proactively address the concerns raised by communities that are disproportionately impacted by inequity and … Read More

TOLEDO, OH – August 3, 2020 – Keith Burwell, president of Greater Toledo Community Foundation, announced today that all upcoming workshops offered to nonprofit organizations through The Center for Nonprofit Resources will be offered at no cost through the end … Read More

$584,351.90 Committed to the Fund for Distribution to Local Nonprofit Organizations GTCF today approved the twelveth round of grants totaling $15,000 from the COVID-19 Response Fundto provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area;total grants … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, July 9, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of the Andersons Fund Supporting Organization of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $207,177 to 13 area nonprofit organizations. Grants from the Andersons Fund Supporting Organization are … Read More

$584,351.90 Committed to the Fund for Distribution to Local Nonprofit Organizations GTCF today approved the eleventh round of grants totaling $33,145 from the COVID-19 Response Fundto provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area;total grants … Read More

$584,351.90 Committed to the Fund for Distribution to Local Nonprofit Organizations GTCF today approved a tenth round of grants totaling $23,400 from the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area; … Read More

$581,101.43 Committed to the Fund for Distribution to Local Nonprofit Organizations GTCF today approved a ninth round of grants totaling $23,515 from the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area; … Read More

Toledo, Ohio, June 1, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation and the Waterville Community Foundation recently approved grants totaling $43,000 from the Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth to support programs in northwest Ohio that … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, May 27, 2020 – Greater Toledo Community Foundation announced this morning following its Board of Trustees meeting a second COVID-related fund – the Community Resilience Fund – to address long-term recovery efforts of individuals and organizations as a … Read More

Greater Toledo Community Foundation and The Blade, in partnership with The Center for Nonprofit Resources, announce the 10th Annual Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence Awards. Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to nominate themselves for the awards by completing an application between now and … Read More

$557,669 Committed to the Fund for Distribution to Local Nonprofit Organizations GTCF today approved a seventh round of grants totaling $26,280 from the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area; … Read More

TOLEDO, OH, April 29, 2020 – The Oswald Supporting Organization of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $138,664 to ten nonprofit organizations: • After School All-Stars – a grant of $9,664 was awarded to support afterschool enrichment … Read More

Greater Toledo Community Foundation is accepting applications for a Senior Philanthropic Services Officer. This position will be responsible for providing assistance to the VP, Philanthropic Services & Advancement related to development and donor services. Bachelor’s degree required. Full-time and benefits.  Full … Read More

$525,183.08 Committed to the Fund for Distribution to Local Nonprofit Organizations GTCF today approved a fifth round of grants totaling $44,126 from the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area; … Read More

$546,961 Committed to the Fund for Distribution to Local Nonprofit Organizations GTCF today approved a sixth round of grants totaling $18,100 from the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area; … Read More

Greater Toledo Community Foundation is accepting applications for a Fund Accounting Manager. Primary responsibilities include the day to day finance department activities: gift entry, grant entry, bank deposits, ordering money, recordkeeping fees and administrative fees. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred. Full-time … Read More

$424,000 Committed to the Fund for Distribution to Local Nonprofit Organizations GTCF today approved a third round of grants totaling $61,450 from the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area. … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, April 14, 2020 – Keith Burwell, president of Greater Toledo Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Johnston to Vice President, Community Investments. Patrick was named Senior Program Officer in June 2019 and has been … Read More

$449,566 Committed to the Fund for Distribution to Local Nonprofit Organizations GTCF today approved a fourth round of grants totaling $62,000 from the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area; … Read More

$344,000 Committed to the Fund for Distribution to Local Nonprofit Organizations GTCF today approved a second round of grants totaling $87,184 from the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area. … Read More

The David and Lura Lovell Family Foundation has committed $50,000 to the Fund GTCF today granted $51,508 from the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide immediate relief to residents affected by COVID-19’s economic impacts in our area TOLEDO, OHIO, March 31, … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, March 23, 2020 – The Greater Toledo Community Foundation Board of Trustees elected officers and welcomed two new members at its annual meeting in March. The elected officers for 2020 are L. Zac Isaac, Chair (Executive Officer, State … Read More

Financial assistance available for northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan nonprofits negatively affected by Coronavirus TOLEDO, OH (March 18, 2020) — The Greater Toledo Community Foundation announced today that it has established a COVID-19 Response Fund to support northwest Ohio and … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, MARCH 23, 2020 – Keith Burwell, president of Greater Toledo Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the addition of Jesse M. Stock, Philanthropic Services Coordinator, to the Foundation team. Jesse reports to Mike George, Vice President, Philanthropic Services … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, MARCH 23, 2020 – Keith Burwell, president of Greater Toledo Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the addition of Nicole Literacki, Associate Director of The Center for Nonprofit Resources, to the Foundation team. Nicole reports to Heather Bradley, … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, March 19, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently approved grants totaling $13,000 from the Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund to support programs in northwest Ohio that enhance the lives of young people … Read More

TOLEDO, OHIO, February 18, 2020 – “GivingTuesday” is a global day of giving, and happens on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This day of giving is fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. For the seventh year, our local … 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

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, January 7, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $283,723 from its Community Funds to nine area nonprofit organizations. Grants from the Foundation’s unrestricted funds (aka Community Funds) are considered … Read More

Greater Toledo Community Foundation is accepting applications for a Philanthropic Services Coordinator. This position will be responsible for prospect management, fundraising efforts, stewardship, communications, donor relations, gift processing, board/committee support and day-to-day office management. This position will also serve as a … Read More

The Center for Nonprofit Resources is accepting applications for an Associate Director. This position will be responsible for providing assistance to the Director of The Center. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Full-time and benefits.  Full job description available here.  Applications due to Heather@c4npr.org … 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

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, OHIO, December 17, 2019 – The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently approved $18,042 in grants from the Toledo Walleye Hockey Club’s Wishing Well Fund to three area nonprofit organizations. Grants from the Toledo Walleye Hockey … 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