What is a Community Foundation?
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Download the PDFHalf a Century. A Whole Lot of Heart.
The Greater Toledo Community Foundation is over 50 years old. A half century of collaborating. A half century of advancing. A half century of giving.
Learn MoreGreater Toledo Community Foundation transforms generosity into lasting impact. With over $560 million in assets across 1,000+ funds, we've granted more than $370 million to strengthen education, health, arts, and social services throughout our region.
We connect donors with causes they care about while bringing together leaders, organizations, and resources to tackle our community's biggest challenges. What began with Walter E. Terhune's vision in the 1920s continues today as we help individuals, families and businesses create positive change that will benefit our region for generations.

As more than just a grantmaker, we serve as a catalyst for regional transformation. Our professional team works as educators, connectors, and strategic partners, ensuring that every charitable dollar drives meaningful progress in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
The Community Foundation creates opportunities, connects generosity and inspires collective action, amplifying impact to strengthen our region.
A vibrant region where all people thrive.
At Community Foundation, we value innovation, integrity, excellence and collaboration.

Our gift acceptance policy is available upon request. Please contact Tammy Sprow, Controller, at tammy.sprow@toledocf.org
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The Foundation is governed by a 16-member Board of Trustees composed of community and business leaders, and managed by a staff recognized for its expertise in specific program areas.
Meet Our Board MembersWhat is a Community Foundation?
Not quite sure what a Community Foundation is? Let us simply it for you.
Download the PDFHalf a Century. A Whole Lot of Heart.
The Greater Toledo Community Foundation is over 50 years old. A half century of collaborating. A half century of advancing. A half century of giving.
Learn MoreStay Up-to-Date
Learn more about the impact that the Greater Toledo Community Foundation is having on our community in the Foundation Matters newsletter.
View Our NewslettersOur Board
The Foundation is governed by a 16-member Board of Trustees composed of community and business leaders, and managed by a staff recognized for its expertise in specific program areas.
Meet Our Board MembersThe Foundation offers a variety of ways for you to make donations to reach your philanthropic goals. Corporations and businesses are limited to gifts of cash, securities, closely-held stock, limited partnership interests and real estate. Individuals and families have even more options to consider.
ExploreThe Foundation offers a number of fund options for you, your family, businesses and nonprofit organizations. The funds are flexible and you decide how much or how little you want to be involved in making grants.
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