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A Celebration of GTCF’s 50th Anniversary
As the area’s largest philanthropic institution, Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a welcoming and inclusive organization that has engrained itself in our community through five decades of dedicated service. 2023 was a year-long celebration of events and as we look towards the next 50 years, we’re confident that the legacy of vision and innovation that we’ve pioneered over the past half century will only continue to grow. Learn more about our yearlong celebratory events here and watch the video of our year in review below.Join Our Family of Fundholders!
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Community News
Connecting Kids to Meals
September 26, 2024
The amount of hungry kids in Lucas County is staggering. Roughly one in four children face food insecurity, and over 60,000 kids in the Toledo area qualify for free or reduced meals at school. Wendi Huntley, president and CEO of Connecting Kids to Meals, guides her incredible team of 20 full time staff with seasonal […]
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Honoring Nonprofit Excellence
September 9, 2024
We hope you can join us for the 14th Annual Northwest Ohio Nonprofit Excellence Awards ceremony on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Three winning organizations will be announced, one in each category: Excellence in Collaborative Programming, Excellence in Strategic Action and Excellence in Organizational Operations. Wednesday, October 30, at 8:00am - 9:30am at The Pinnacle […]
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Greater Toledo Community Foundation Grants $274,000 to 15 Nonprofit Organizations
August 15, 2024
Grants from The Andersons Fund Supporting Organization are considered once a year, and are awarded to nonprofit, charitable organizations. Grants support capital projects for organizations that provide services in the areas of education, social services, physical & mental health, neighborhood & urban affairs, natural resources and the arts. The annual deadline for receipt of proposals […]
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Greater Toledo Community Foundation Welcomes New Employee
August 12, 2024
The Foundation is excited to announce the addition of Renee Daley, program officer, to our team. Renee comes from the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio (AOoA) where she was the Buckeye MyCare Outcomes Manager, along with many other roles for eight years. Renee will report to Patrick Johnston, vice president of community investment. […]
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Metroparks Connections Camp Teaches Solar Education
August 8, 2024
A dozen excited campers were focused on decorating a small pizza box with a special clear window on the front. Inside were carefully placed marshmallows and chocolate-dipped cookies. “A lot of these campers have never made a s’more before or stood next to a campfire,” Morgan Sopko mentions, Camp and Enrichment Programs Coordinator at Metroparks. […]
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Kate Sommerfeld named Greater Toledo Community Foundation President & CEO
July 19, 2024
Toledo, OH – July 19, 2024 - Greater Toledo Community Foundation (GTCF) has named area resident Kate Sommerfeld as President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 26. She succeeds Keith Burwell, who announced in April that he will retire after more than 20 years with the organization. “Kate was selected in a comprehensive three-month search. […]
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Greater Toledo Community Foundation Announces 2024 Recipient of The Horace Gilbert Orser Memorial Scholarship
May 21, 2024
Greater Toledo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 recipient of the Horace Gilbert Orser Memorial Scholarship. The Horace Gilbert Orser Memorial Scholarship was established in 1995 by Mrs. Grace Ford and her family to honor the memory of Mr. Orser and his commitment to both Princeton and the community of Perrysburg. The 2024 recipient […]
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Greater Toledo Community Foundation Program Officer Announces Retirement
May 20, 2024
After 25 years of service, Chris Dziad, program officer has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2024. During her tenure, Chris has played a vital role in the foundation's growth and impact. Her unwavering commitment and deep understanding of nonprofit work have been instrumental in shaping the Foundation's direction and fostering strong relationships within the […]
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