From the banks of the Chattahoochee River and the burgeoning “Edge-City” of the Cobb-Galleria area north to the historic charms of Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth and Lake Allatoona...and from the rural areas of West Cobb to the busy neighborhoods and shops of East Cobb, our county presents diverse challenges, blended populations and untapped strengths.

The Community Foundation for Cobb County (TCFCC), a Local Fund of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc. (TCF), was established in 1993 to help individuals and organizations respond to the charitable needs of Cobb County residents through the creation of permanent endowment funds managed by a team of professional investment advisors. Through these funds we help donors link their charitable interests to a variety of important community needs.

We serve as the charitable giving partner for many living donors and their families and work with them to meet their philanthropic goals with flexible, tax-efficient options, services and resources. We are ready to work with you and your financial advisor to meet your needs while building effective philanthropy in Cobb County.

What programs do we support?

Qualified nonprofit organizations in Cobb County can apply for grants from TCF’s Competitive Grants Program. Grants awarded from these funds support organizations working in the following areas:

• Arts
• Civic Affairs
• Community Development
• Education
• Health
• Human Resources

Additional Funding

Through the generous contributions from local donors, The Community Foundation for Cobb County qualified for and was awarded a “Challenge Grant” from TCF for the calendar year 2005. Grants from these funds will beawarded via a competitive process to help qualified Newton nonprofit organizations meet the changing needs of the Cobb County community. The 2005 deadline has passed. The 2006 deadline will be announced in the near future.

Who can establish a fund?

Any one with an interest in providing for the present and future needs of the residents of Cobb County can establish a fund or make a contribution to our local Unrestricted Fund. Contact us at the address below to find out more about the fund options, services and resources that we can provide to you and your financial advisor.

Contact

Susan W. Wootton
Executive Director
The Community Foundation for Cobb County
1900 The Exchange, Suite 500
Atlanta GA 30339-2022
P: 770 953-6865
F: 770 951-7587
E-mail: cobbfoundation@mindspring.com

Mary Simmons
Regional Outreach Manager
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.
P: 404-688-5525
E-mail: msimmons@atlcf.org