Graduates of the twelfth Community Builders of Greene County leadership program were honored at a ceremony held at The Foundation Room of the Community Foundation of Greene County. Sixteen individuals received the Community Builders Nonprofit Leadership certification for completing the course on … [Read more...]
Special Tax Bill Includes Extended Help for Charities Provision Permits Tax-free Charitable Transfers from IRAs
On December 18, Congress passed the PATH Act, which renews and makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for Americans to give to causes they care about. This provision has the power to help local charities strengthen their communities by allowing individuals to roll … [Read more...]
Bequest Launches New Scholarship
The Community Foundation of Greene County (CFGC) recently announced that a new scholarship has been created by a gift from the estate of George L. Misher. The George L Misher and Anne Misher Scholarship Fund was established with a bequest of $100,000 from the late George L. Misher. George Misher, … [Read more...]
Community Foundation Week kicks off on Nov. 12
During the week of Nov. 12-18, the Community Foundation of Greene County will join more than 700 community foundations across America in celebrating Community Foundation Week. For 26 years, this effort has raised awareness about the important role these philanthropic organizations have in fostering … [Read more...]
Community Foundation of Greene County Accepting Applications for Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
Paying for higher education is a struggle for many students, especially non-traditional students. An anonymous donor in Greene County saw the need in the community to encourage and support non-traditional students returning to school and established the Stealth Scholarship through the Community … [Read more...]
