The Athens Foundation
What it's all About
The mission of The Athens Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for the people of our region through building endowments, awarding grants, and providing leadership on key community issues now and for generations to come.
The Athens Foundation is the cornerstone of philanthropy in our region, providing leadership to manage local resources for the greatest common good.
With the ambition of bringing values to the residents of Athens County the Foundation prides itself on values of stewardship, honesty, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Where it all Began
In November of 1980 with the generosity of eight Athens women, led by Claire Ping, a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the community was created. Each woman contributed fifty dollars which was placed into an endowment fund and left to grow. In 1986, only a few short years later, the donations had matured and the Foundation began awarding grants to tax exempt organizations devoted to bettering the lives of Athens and the families who love it.
Who needs us the most?
The Athens Foundation focuses on providing funding for education, health, social services, animal welfare, public affairs, recreation, the environment and arts, culture and humanities. In addition to these areas The Foundation has established specific funds to assist particular groups and organizations in the community.
The mission of The Athens Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for the people of our region through building endowments, awarding grants, and providing leadership on key community issues now and for generations to come.
The Athens Foundation is the cornerstone of philanthropy in our region, providing leadership to manage local resources for the greatest common good.
With the ambition of bringing values to the residents of Athens County the Foundation prides itself on values of stewardship, honesty, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Where it all Began
In November of 1980 with the generosity of eight Athens women, led by Claire Ping, a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the community was created. Each woman contributed fifty dollars which was placed into an endowment fund and left to grow. In 1986, only a few short years later, the donations had matured and the Foundation began awarding grants to tax exempt organizations devoted to bettering the lives of Athens and the families who love it.
Who needs us the most?
The Athens Foundation focuses on providing funding for education, health, social services, animal welfare, public affairs, recreation, the environment and arts, culture and humanities. In addition to these areas The Foundation has established specific funds to assist particular groups and organizations in the community.
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