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Members and Donors of Athens Foundation Touch Many Lives in Athens County
The Athens Foundation has been serving the people of Athens County for over 30 years. Membership in The Athens Foundation is a rewarding and easy way to giving back to the community .
Grants focus largely on arts, culture, recreation social services, health, environmental, civic improvement, environment, animal welfare and educational projects within Athens County.
From the initial contributions of $50 each by its eight founding members, the assets of the corporation have grown tremendously. This year, the Foundation awarded over 30 grants and other allocations to local non-profit and government agencies, totaling more than $130,000. Since its beginning it has awarded over $1,000,000. Members and donors of the Athens Foundation touch many lives in Athens County.
Members and donors give back in valuable ways to the Athens County by voting for important organizational issues at the fall annual meeting as well as receiving tax benefits for their donations.
New members are always needed to help continue the work of the Foundation in Athens County. Members and donors can give a significant gift that will endure in perpetuity through named donor advised funds, designated funds, special interest funds, general endowment funds or willed bequests.
More information is available by calling (740) 594-6061. To contact the Foundation by email write to email:
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or stop by the office at 2 S. Court Street, 2nd floor in Athens. The Athens Foundation mailing address is P.O. Box 366, Athens, OH 45701. To contribute to The Athens Foundation, either mail a check or use the online PayPal button on the home page of this website.
Donors may also give to the Athens Foundation through wills, bequests, donor advised funds, designated funds, organization funds, special interest funds and scholarships. Funds may be increased at any time and can be established in the name of a relative, family, friend or organization. For information on special giving options please call Susan at 740-594-6061. All memberships are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Athens Foundation is a 501(c)(3), not for profit organization.
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