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Fun Facts about Comunity Foundations

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill established an endowment fund at the CF of Middle Tennessee called the Neighbor’s Keeper Fund. This fund emphasizes children’s initiatives.
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The founder of E-bay and his wife recently donated $50 million to the Hawaii Community Foundation.
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Dave Mathews Band does their charitable giving thru the Charlottesville CF.
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Kansas City Royals baseball team is owned by the Kansas City CF.
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Peanuts creator Charles Schultz was very active with the Sonoma County Community Foundation.
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Ellen DeGeneres, a native of the New Orleans area, donated $1 million for hurricane relief to the Gulf Coast Community Foundation in Gulfport, Miss.
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The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jamestown NY administers the Lucille Ball Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is designated for students in the performing arts. Jamestown is the home town of Lucille Ball and home to the Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz Museum.
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One interesting fact about The Philadelphia Foundation is that Ben Franklin is one of our donors. In 1790 Ben Franklin left 1,000 pounds sterling to the City of Philadelphia to hold and use for 200 years because he wished “to be useful even after my death, of possible.” After 200 years, the City reviewed proposals and awarded the fund to The Philadelphia Foundation which it uses to support education in crafts and trades.
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Country music star John Michael Montgomery and his wife Crystal do their charitable giving to support youth through the John Michael Montgomery Fund at Blue Grass Community Foundation.
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Funds Established by Athletes and Celebrities

Baltimore Community Foundation
Pam Shriver, former pro tennis player
Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens safety
Adalius Thomas, Baltimore Ravens defensive end
The Eddie Murray Fund
Kyle Boller, Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Mark Clayton, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens defensive back
Adalius Thomas, Baltimore Ravens defensive end
Daniel Wilcox, Baltimore Ravens tight end
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Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Ruben Studdard Foundation for the Advancement of Children in the Music Arts, set up by the American Idol 2 winner
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Charlottesville-Albemarle Community Foundation
Dave Matthews Band Bama Works Fund
Katie Couric, NBC-TV commentator, established the Emily Couric Leadership Scholarship in memory of her late sister, a former Virginia state senator
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The Denver Foundation
The Jake Plummer Foundation (Bronco quarterback)
The Dan Graham Fund (former University of Colorado star, currently New England Patriots tight end)
The Romanowski Fund (Bill Romanowski, former Bronco, currently Oakland Raiders linebacker)
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Kalamazoo Community Foundation
New York Yankee Derek Jeter established a scholarship fund through his Turn 2 Foundation
Duane Young, who played for the San Diego Chargers and was a Michigan State U. star, has a scholarship fund.
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California Community Foundation (Los Angeles)
Pianist George Winston established the Dancing Cat Humanitarian Relief Fund using royalties from his “Remembrance” album to help victims of 9/11, plus others in need through donations to food banks, family assistance programs and emergency disaster relief
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Fund
Annette Funicello Fund for Neurological Disorders
Buck Henry Charitable Fund
Noah S. Wyle Foundation
Tom Green’s Nuts Fund
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Latest News

Request for Proposals: Chaney Beautification Grant Program Announces Funding Available February 2
To encourage beautiful, sustainable landscapes in our community, beautification grants are awarded annually to non-profit organizations. Funding is available in one or more of the following geographic focus areas: Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s, Anne Arundel, Caroline or Southern Prince George’s Counties and must provide benefits to the residents within those areas. View Press Release, More Grant Information

IRA Rollover . . . Consider creating a Fund with Your IRA Rollover and support nonprofits in the Community!!
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Ellen Allen, Founder and CEO of Ellen Allen Annapolis to Share Her Secrets to Graceful Living at Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon
The Community Foundation of Charles County (CFCC) is thrilled to announce, Ellen Allen of Ellen Allen Annapolis, CEO and Founder, as this year’s keynote speaker for the CFCC’s 6th Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon. View Press Release

Philanthropy Hall of Fame Inductees Announced!
Each year hundreds of community foundations throughout the US and Canada honor the philanthropic efforts of individuals, businesses and nonprofits who have demonstrated philanthropy and enhanced their communities. Charles County's 2011 top philanthropists, business leaders and individuals will be honored at the 2011 Annual Philanthropy Day luncheon. View Press release

Sisters At Heart Seedling Fund Has Sprouted! March 10
In April 2010 with only $1500.00, Sisters At Heart, a group of breast cancer survivors created with the hope to make a difference in the lives of men and women diagnosed with breast cancer, created the Sisters At Heart Seedling Fund. View Press Release, Photo

United Way of Charles County Creates Endowment for its Future February 14
The United Way of Charles County creates the United Way of Charles County Fund, a permanent endowed fund of the Community Foundation of Charles County, “to continue and further the work of United Way of Charles County by providing a Fund which will increase in value and provide funds for future use by the organization”. View Press release, More Information

D.C. Area Outback Steakhouse Charity Fund Presents a Check to Children's Hospital Bloodmobile While Collecting Blood for Area Children December 15
DC Area Outback Steakhouse Charity Fund, a component Fund at the Community Foundation of Charles County, will present a check to Children’s Bloodmobile for $25,000 on Monday, December 20, noon at the Waldorf Outback Steakhouse, 3020 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601. View Press Release, More Information

Zonta Club of Charles County Creates A Legacy Supporting Women And Children - May 21
The Community Foundation of Charles County (CFCC) is thrilled to announce the creation of the newest Fund, The Zonta Legacy Endowment Fund, to support ‘projects that benefit the legal, political, economic, educational and professional status of women locally and around the world’. View press release

Chaney Foundation Bull Roast: In 29 Years Raised More Than $500,000 to American Cancer Society We are thrilled to present the American Cancer Society (ACS) with a check for $20,000 from the Chaney Foundation Bull Roast Fund, a component Fund of the Community Foundation of Charles County (CFCC). View Press Release