Transforming Communities

Community foundations partner with donors, community leaders, businesses, and nonprofits to improve lives in every corner of America

Who We Are

The Community Foundation Awareness Initiative includes more than 160 community foundations in nearly all 50 states working together to educate the public about how we’re improving communities.

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Kansas: Wichita Community Foundation

Texas: The Dallas Foundation

Rhode Island: Rhode Island Foundation

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Community Foundations Launch Funds to Aid Hurricane Milton Response
Community Foundations Launch Funds to Aid Hurricane Milton Response
A New Report Reveals How Community Foundations Across the Country are Using Creative Strategies to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
A New Report Reveals How Community Foundations Across the Country are Using Creative Strategies to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Community Foundations Activate Hurricane Helene Response Funds
Community Foundations Activate Hurricane Helene Response Funds
Celebrating Black Philanthropy and Beyond
Celebrating Black Philanthropy and Beyond
Greater Washington Community Foundation Pilot Program Will Invest in Education Costs for 400 Kindergarten Students
Greater Washington Community Foundation Pilot Program Will Invest in Education Costs for 400 Kindergarten Students
Community Foundation Leaders: Proposed IRS Regulations Would Stifle Giving and Hurt Communities
Community Foundation Leaders: Proposed IRS Regulations Would Stifle Giving and Hurt Communities
Community Foundations Create Relief Funds to Help Those Impacted by Deadly Tornadoes
Community Foundations Create Relief Funds to Help Those Impacted by Deadly Tornadoes
Baltimore Community Foundation Launches Key Bridge Emergency Fund
Baltimore Community Foundation Launches Key Bridge Emergency Fund
Report: New Community Foundation Leaders Take Hands-On Approach to Change
Report: New Community Foundation Leaders Take Hands-On Approach to Change
Opinion: Donor-Advised Funds Would Face Big Headaches Under IRS Proposal
CF in the News
Opinion: Donor-Advised Funds Would Face Big Headaches Under IRS Proposal
CF in the News
CF in the News
Funds Launched to Support Tennessee Tornado Recovery
Funds Launched to Support Tennessee Tornado Recovery
CFAI Launches its First Impact of Giving Days Report
CFAI Launches its First Impact of Giving Days Report
Community Foundations Are Urging Residents to Get Out and Vote. Here’s How.
Community Foundations Are Urging Residents to Get Out and Vote. Here’s How.
Maine Community Foundation Activates Fund in Response to Lewiston Tragedy
Maine Community Foundation Activates Fund in Response to Lewiston Tragedy
Hawai’i Community Foundation Leverages Worldwide Support to Fund Recovery in Maui
Hawai’i Community Foundation Leverages Worldwide Support to Fund Recovery in Maui
Florida Community Foundations Launch Hurricane Idalia Relief Funds
Florida Community Foundations Launch Hurricane Idalia Relief Funds
Community Foundations Elevate the Generosity of Black Philanthropists Ahead of Give 8/28 Day
Community Foundations Elevate the Generosity of Black Philanthropists Ahead of Give 8/28 Day
Hawai’i Community Foundation Commits $1 Million to Support Those Affected by Maui Wildfires
Hawai’i Community Foundation Commits $1 Million to Support Those Affected by Maui Wildfires
Reforms Should Close Loopholes Without Restricting Giving
Reforms Should Close Loopholes Without Restricting Giving
Community Foundations Tackle Criminal Justice Issues
Community Foundations Tackle Criminal Justice Issues
Donor-Advised Funds Deliver Flexibility for a New Era of Charitable Giving
Donor-Advised Funds Deliver Flexibility for a New Era of Charitable Giving
Community Foundations Activate Funds in Response to Tragedies in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay
Community Foundations Activate Funds in Response to Tragedies in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay
Black Belt Community Foundation Responds to Storm in Selma
Black Belt Community Foundation Responds to Storm in Selma
Community Foundations Launch Relief Funds Aimed at Hurricane Ian Recovery
Community Foundations Launch Relief Funds Aimed at Hurricane Ian Recovery
Highland Park Establishes Fund to Address Shooting Tragedy
Highland Park Establishes Fund to Address Shooting Tragedy
Greater Buffalo Provides Support to Survivors in Response to Mass Shooting
Greater Buffalo Provides Support to Survivors in Response to Mass Shooting
Chicago Community Trust Announces Partnership to Make Homeownership More Equitable
Chicago Community Trust Announces Partnership to Make Homeownership More Equitable
Congressional Coalition Opposes DAF Restrictions
Congressional Coalition Opposes DAF Restrictions
Here’s What Community Foundations Are Doing to Help Countries Welcoming Ukrainian Refugees
Here’s What Community Foundations Are Doing to Help Countries Welcoming Ukrainian Refugees
Community Foundation of Boulder County Collects $17 Million for Victims of Marshall Fire
Community Foundation of Boulder County Collects $17 Million for Victims of Marshall Fire