Collective Giving and Pooled Assets Increase Benefit For All

The first Community Foundation was founded in 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio. Frederick Goff, the lawyer behind the concept, wanted to make sure that philanthropy was accessible and impactful.

Prior to Community Foundations, in order to engage in philanthropy you had to be independently wealthy — like a Rockefeller or a Carnegie. Goff’s model, the community foundation, focused on pooling gifts from many donors to create permanent endowments designed to adapt to a community’s ongoing needs.

Now, donors can make contributions of any amount to existing funds that support Huron County. These contributions are pooled, invested, and used to make a larger impact than each of us could make on our own.

At HCCF, we see the impact of collective giving and pooled assets everyday. Many of the contributions to our funds are less than $100 each, but together they give thousands of dollars of grants annually.

Want to impact your community? Consider a gift to our Community Impact Fund!

Community Impact Funds - funds that are established to meet the everchanging challenges and opportunities for Huron County

Field of Interest Funds — funds that give grants in specific interest areas like education, health and wellness, recreation, and the arts

Designated Funds - funds that give grants to a specific organization annually