Donate to support the Springfield Foundation, to one of our current endowment funds, or create a new endowment before the end of the year and receive tax benefits! Here are a few ways you can make an impact:
Black Philanthropy Month is a global celebration and campaign each August to elevate African-descent giving and funding equity. The theme for 2024 is “Afro-Futures of Giving”. Throughout August, you can follow happenings via social media with the hashtags #BPM2024. For the rest of the year, follow #BPM365.
The Springfield Foundation is proud to be supporting behavioral health resources for our youth with the new Rocking Horse Community Health Center at Springfield High School.
As high school graduation season ends, I’d like to applaud the incredible achievements of students graduating from alternative credit recovery schools and adult education programs.
Having gone through and experienced The Cost of Poverty Simulation for the first time last year to now signing up for the Reentry Simulation this year, I figured I would see the same or a similar type of reaction from both myself and those who would be participating. I was wrong!
The Springfield Foundation's new donor portal, GoFund, is making philanthropy easy with its user-friendly platform. Donors can now track their giving history, see fund statements, and request grants online with GoFund.
The Springfield Foundation, dedicated to educational advancement within the community, has taken significant strides to support local students in their pursuit of higher education. Teresa Brumfield and Dr. Raphael Allen, staff members of the Foundation, hosted a series of presentations and workshops to assist students in navigating the process of submitting their scholarship application.
Culture Works recently welcomed Randy Cohen to explore the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study. Overall, the study emphasizes the need for data-driven grant proposals, showcasing how nonprofits can leverage insights to make a stronger case for funding
In 2023, the Springfield Foundation achieved significant milestones, opening 12 new funds and receiving $12.6 million in charitable gifts. We distributed over $686,000 awards through 400 scholarships, and approved funding for 100 projects through our discretionary grant program. Additionally, we celebrated our 75th Anniversary, initiated a multi-year grant to address youth mental health, and supported various community projects, showcasing our commitment to philanthropy and community betterment. Take a look at all we have accomplished with our donors, partners, and community leaders!
During this holiday season, the Springfield Foundation is giving back! The Foundation supported and volunteered for many programs that made a meaningful impact during this festival time.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), branded as the "Better FAFSA," is all new for 2024-25 and includes the biggest changes to the form and process in decades.
For 75 years, the Springfield Foundation has stood as a beacon of dedication to our community. As the organization marked our anniversary on October 5th, it not only commemorated a rich history of giving but also paved the way for a brighter future. The Springfield Foundation's 75th Anniversary Celebration was an event of significance, brimming with moments of recognition, gratitude, and hope
In recent years (2020-2023), the Springfield Foundation has demonstrated remarkable resilience and progress, cementing its role as a community cornerstone.
In the landscape of community development and philanthropy, the Springfield Foundation stood out as a transformative force in philanthropy and community development from 2010 through 2018.
The Springfield Foundation has carving a path of philanthropic excellence that has left an indelible mark on the community it serves, since its founding in 1948. Over the years, the foundation has achieved numerous milestones, each reflecting its unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on Clark County. Here are the milestones from the 1990s and 2000s.
