Coleman County Foundation
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Coleman County Foundation was established in 1999 as a vehicle for philanthropy in Coleman County.
The foundation's fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Abilene, and the earnings from these assets are used to make grants to nonprofits serving various needs in Coleman County – educational, civic, arts, resources for people in need, and any cause that improves the quality of life of the residents of Coleman County.
WAYS TO GIVE
Become a Friend of the Coleman County Foundation.
- It's only $100 a year to become a Friend. Your membership dues are pooled into the endowment fund, helping the fund grow and make more grants. The Friends of CCF even have their own grant cycle to provide funding to nonprofits.
- To join, you can give online at this link. Add a comment in the "Additional Notes" section to indicate the gift is for your Friends membership.
- If you prefer to give via check, see instructions below.
- If you have any questions at all, contact Jasmine McCabe-Gossett, Donor Services Director for the Community Foundation of Abilene, at jasminemg@cfabilene.org or 325-676-3883.
Make an online donation.
- Click here to donate any amount to support the foundation. You can also use this link to pay your Friends dues. Just specify in the notes when making the donation that it's for Friends, or notify Jasmine at the above contact information.
Make a donation via check.
- You can donate any amount to support the CCF. Make your check out to Community Foundation of Abilene with Coleman County Foundation notated in the memo, and mail your check to PO Box 1001; Abilene, TX 79604.
- If your check is for your Friends of CCF membership, just add "Friend of CCF Membership" in the memo.
Leave an estate gift to support the foundation's future.
- If you'd like to talk about this option, contact Katie Alford, President/CEO of the Community Foundation of Abilene at kalford@cfabilene.org or 325-676-3883.
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
The Coleman County Foundation and the Friends of Coleman County each offer an annual grant cycle when nonprofits serving Coleman County can apply for funding. The CCF awards grants in the fall, and the Friends of the Coleman County Foundation awards grants in the spring. To apply, read the Grant Guidelines below, then click the Grant Application button to fill out an application.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Coleman County Foundation is governed by a nine-member board composed of civic and business leaders from Coleman County. Administration is handled by an arrangement with the Community Foundation of Abilene.
Board Members
Randy Turner, Board Chair
Debbie Marrs
Terra McMahon
Sue Sloan
Marsha Spinks
Adam Stevenson
Mark Swening
Clay Vogel
Hayden Wise