The Community Foundation stays close to the issues that impact our community and responsive to challenges that arrive. Together with our donors and community partners, we inspire impact and action that strengthens our community.
Cultivate a culture of philanthropy in Lorain County
Grow organizational capacity, integration and leadership
Steward and grow assets to ensure financial health and sustainability
Unite and nurture Lorain County through innovative and responsive grant making, programming, scholarships and collaboration.
We are committed to ensuring a vibrant, just and equitable Lorain County that supports everyone. We will harness the diversity of our resources an intentionally listen, learn and respond to the needs of the community to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in our organization and grant making.
EXCELLENCE Providing the best service to all.
BELONGING Being seen and heard as a respected member of a group.
COLLABORATION Working together for the betterment of the whole.
LEADERSHIP Inspiring others and mobilizing resources to achieve a desired outcome.
LEARNING Providing education about philanthropic opportunities and pursuing knowledge to contribute to the advancement of the Lorain County community.
In 2005, the Community Foundation of Lorain County became the first community foundation to be accredited by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. The accreditation seal affirms that we continue to meet and exceed federal and state law requirements in practice and by policy.
Your generous gift will ensure that our funds will have a greater impact on our community forever.
