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Press Release from our new President & CEO
Hello, I am Joe Williams, President and CEO of the Lenawee Community Foundation. I am excited and honored to lead “Your” Community Foundation. A big part of my job will be to educate our community about the role a community foundation plays in our community. We have a great team
Lenawee Community Foundation Awards Announced
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded it became clear that the Lenawee Community Foundation needed to make the difficult decision to cancel its 2020 Annual Meeting. Typically the annual meeting brings together local individuals, organizations, and businesses, while recognizing award recipients and the work of donors, volunteers, and community partners. Although
New Workshop – Keeping Your Nonprofit Legal 2020 from the Lenawee Community Foundation
Attention nonprofit board members and executive directors! Are you aware of: The penalties for not sharing your nonprofit IRS filings upon request? How improper receipting of gifts can negate donors’ charitable deductions? When you must pay sales or unrelated business income tax? When a raffle or solicitation license is required?
2020 Lenawee Cares Grants Awarded
Last time I shared about the rigorous grants process through Lenawee Cares, a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation. Because of generous donors, who made gifts or pledges exceeding $509,000, we are now collecting and distributing these funds to local nonprofits, where the greatest good can be achieved. $405,958 is