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When combined with others in Lorain County, even a small donation will have a positive impact. Your charitable giving makes a world of difference to the causes that matter to you.

General contributions to Community Foundation of Lorain County can be made to our Touch the Future Fund.  Touch the Future Fund allows Community Foundation to apply flexible, unrestricted dollars towards immediate needs and create a lasting impact that will grow and change as the community does. Feel free to also search for other funds under Interest Area or search by keyword. We have 700+ organizational, field of interest, designated, donor-advised, school district and scholarship funds.

If you would like to donate gifts of appreciated stock, real estate, life insurance, retirement plans, artwork, jewelry, grain, or other assets, or if you have questions about donating to any of our endowment funds from a Donor Advised Fund that is not held with the Community Foundation, please get in touch with Laura at 440.984.7390 or lmalone@peoplewhocare.org.

In Memory or Honor ofRequested Fund
Barbara CoughlinWomen’s Fund
Your Loved OneTouch the Future Fund

If you are requesting memorial contributions in your loved one’s obituary and wish to be included here, please contact Laura Malone, Development Officer, at 440.984.7390.

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Elyria Rotary Club Endowment Fund

Donor works with foundation staff to recommend grants for public charitable, scientific, literary, and educational programs.

Elyria Rotary Club Scholarship Fund

Provides a scholarship program for post high school education.

Elyria Schools – The Rocky and Eileen Ross Memorial Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to graduating seniors of the Elyria City Schools pursuing post high school education.

Elyria Schools Dr. Mark R. Sutter Memorial Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to a graduating Elyria City Schools senior pursuing a degree in Math with plans to teach.

Elyria Schools Endowment Fund

Provides enrichment opportunities for students above and beyond state mandated programs.

Elyria Schools Fine Arts Endowment Fund

Provides fine arts enrichment opportunities for students above and beyond state mandated programs.

Elyria Schools Helen Charnes Schaeffer Fund for Teachers

Provides professional development opportunities for teachers, specifically the opportunity to travel for conferences or travel related to their subject matter.

Elyria Woman’s Club Fund for Monteith Hall

Provides for the physical repairs, maintenance of the structural integrity, exterior and interior improvement, and all general maintenance expenses made to preserve Monteith Hall, the building and grounds.

Emergency Response Fund for Scholarship Recipients

Provides immediate emergency assistance to Community Foundation of Lorain County scholarship recipients for fees, books, emergency food, or housing.

Emil C. Danenberg Alzheimer’s Fund

Addresses issues related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Emil C. Danenberg Cancer Fund

Addresses issues related to cancer.

Emma C. and Rosemary Miller Fund

Addresses the most critical needs of the community now and in the future.

Emma C. and Rosemary Miller Scholarship Fund

Supports Lorain County residents pursuing a post secondary education.

Endowment for the Foundation of the Lorain Public Library System, Inc.

Supports the organization’s charitable purposes.

Endowment Fund for Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County

Supports the organization’s charitable purposes.

Endowment Fund for South Central Local Schools – Bonnie Hunter Memorial Scholarship

Provides financial assistance to a graduating senior from South Central School District.

Erica Jackson Fund

Donor works with foundation staff to recommend grants for public charitable, scientific, literary, and educational programs

Ernie and Ruth Watts Fund

Donor works with foundation staff to recommend grants for public charitable, scientific, literary, and educational programs.

Ernie Roberts Leadership Fund

Supports the work of Leadership Lorain County.

Evan and Cindy Nord Fund

Donors work with foundation staff to recommend grants connecting personal passions and community needs.

Evelyn Smith Nowell – Clara Barrows Smith – Jeanne Smith Nickel Scholarship Fund

Supports graduating seniors from Avon High School who are pursuing a post secondary education in math and English.

Family Service Association of Lorain County Fund

Benefits of mental health programs for families, children, and individuals.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Fund

Supports the organization’s charitable purposes.

Fauver Family Fund

Addresses the most critical needs of the community now and in the future.