News and Updates

Rocky Community Improvement Fund Grants Available


Date: May 1, 2010
The Athens Foundation Announces Rocky Community Improvement Fund Grants Available

The Rocky Community Improvement Fund is accepting grant applications through May 1, 2010 for local projects in education,... Read more.

Grant Applications Available


Date: Jan 12, 2010
2010 Grant Applications Available at the Athens Foundation

Applications are now available for grants from the Athens Foundation for community projects in arts, culture and humanities, education, recreation,... Read more.

2009 Foster B. Cornwell Awards Announced


Date: Dec 8, 2009
Three Named for Foster B. Cornwell Award by The Athens Foundation
Frederick Oremus, Leslie Schaller and Carol Kuhre will receive the Foster B. Cornwell Award for philanthropy and community service at... Read more.

Grants Press Release


Date: Dec 8, 2009
Grants news release 12/8/2009

Athens Foundation Board of Directors made awards to twelve local nonprofit organizations totally $37,106 in grants at its annual meeting September 8, 2009.

Organizations... Read more.

Mary Carolyn Clutter Bequest


Date: Nov 2, 2009
Mary Carolyn Clutter passed away on February 1, 2009, but her generosity lives on through her generous bequest to the Athens community. She was born on November 19, 1915, at Mapleview Farm in Waterloo... Read more.

Rebecca Dale Donates $100,000 to Athens Foundation


Date: Nov 2, 2009
Rebecca Dale grew up on a small, struggling farm near Youngstown, Ohio until the 50s. Without television or movies or trips to town, she said she must have felt isolated, yet her life felt full with outdoor... Read more.

Grantee Interviews Online


Date: Jul 20, 2009
The Athens Foundation is helping its grantees to tell their stories by posting video footage of their projects on Youtube and the Athens Foundation's blog. Visit them by following the links below.

Athens... Read more.

ROCKY Launches Major Legacy Initiative for Community Betterment


Date: Jul 1, 2009
NELSONVILLE, Ohio - ROCKY Brands, Inc., a major manufacturer of footwear and apparel, announced today it was launching a legacy community outreach program fueled by employee donations.

The ROCKY Community... Read more.

Trimble Local Schools receive $50,000 Grant


Date: Jun 1, 2009
Athens Foundation
PO Box 366
Athens, OH 45701
www.athensfoundation.org

Contact Person: Susan Urano
Executive Director
(740) 594-6061
susan@athensfoundation.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Read more.

16 spring grants announced by Athens Foundation


Date: Jun 1, 2009
Athens Foundation
PO Box 366
Athens, OH 45701
www.athensfoundation.org

Contact Person:
Susan Urano
Executive Director
susan@athensfoundation.org
(740) 594-6061

FOR IMMEDIATE... Read more.

Next Annual Meeting - December 7, 2010