To obtain information regarding the process through which you can give to the Coleman County Foundation or become one of the "Friends of C.C.F.", please e-mail one of the above linked addresses, or write to the address below. 
 

Coleman County Foundation
P.O. Box 700
Coleman, Texas  76834

 

The Coleman County Foundation Board
Back row, left to right Randy Turner, Michael Taylor, Tim Manley and Zac Allen.
Front row, Nancy Jones (CFA staff), Jill Atwood, Jo Tyson and Leigh Black ( CFA staff).
Not pictured are Board members Joe Johnson and Carla Finley.

Coleman County Foundation Accepting Grant Proposals
3/12/2008
The Coleman County Foundation will accept grant proposals through April 2, 2008 for spring grant cycle. The Foundation’s grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Nonprofit groups and community groups that support cultural, civic, educational, and human service activities in Coleman County are eligible to apply.  Copies of the Foundation’s grant guidelines can be obtained from the Coleman Chamber of Commerce or by calling Leigh Black at 325-676-3883 or lblack@abilene.com.  Proposals may be mailed to P.O.Box 700, Coleman, Texas 76834. Grants will be awarded in May.
Contact: Nancy Roberts
Marketing/Communications Director
325-676-3883

Friends of Coleman Co. Foundation Award Grants
12/3/2007
Friends of the Coleman County Foundation gathered last Thursday night at Sunnies in downtown Santa Anna to enjoy a wine tasting and light snacks but, more importantly, hand out checks to various organizations.

There are 126 members of the Friends group. Part of the money they pay in annual dues turns into grants to organizations who request assistance. This year, 14 proposals were received and considered by a committee made up of a dozen county residents. David Stewart and Sarah Beal served as chairmen of the Friends committee. After much consideration and discussion, the 14 requests were cut to seven finalists. Fewer grants were given this year but each contained more money than in the past.  Grants totaling $21,550 were given to the following:

Grant 1 - In the amount of $3,000 was given to the Coleman Career Center for skills training. Accepting on behalf of the Career Center was Richard Holloway, Coleman High School Prinicipal.

Grant 2 - In the amount of $3,000 went to the Coleman Christian Fellowship for roller skates. The Fellowship is a youth ministry located on East College in the former skating rink building. Skating is part of their outreach.

Grant 3 - In the amount of $1,800 was given to Coleman County Crimestoppers for signage and awards.

Grant 4 - In the amount of $3,500 to the Coleman Heritage, Arts and Preservation Society for ceiling fans and lights.

Grant 5 - In the amount of $2,115.00 to the Fine Arts League of Coleman County for a Commercial Gallery Hanging System for the Bill Franklin Center. The system will enhance and enlarge space for all future exhibits and provide needed hanging space for the art.

Grant 6 - In the amount of $4,635 to the Friends of the Coleman Public Library for books and education tools. Some of the money will help buy a laminating machine.

Grant 7 - In the amount of $3,500 to Matthew 25 Ministries for a new commercial freezer.

Sherri Merrill from the Coleman County 4-H Shotgun Club and Richard Hensley from the Coleman Fire Department attended “Write Winning Grants”, sponsored by the Coleman County Foundation and the Friends of Coleman County Foundation on Thursday, August 23, 2007 held at Heritage Hall. 

Left to right: Kathy Andrews, Kay Mitchell and Grace Crum from the Coleman Heritage Arts and Preservation Society, at “Write Winning Grants” sponsored by the Coleman County Foundation and the Friends of Coleman County Foundation on Thursday, August 23,2007 held at Heritage Hall.

Grants from the Coleman County Foundation - Spring 2007

$1000 to the C. H. Hale Prostate Cancer Foundation
“We Care Program”

$3,264 to the Coleman County First Responders
BCI Finger Pulse Oximeter

$4,538 to Coleman County Medical Center
Trauma Stretcher

15,000 Coleman County youth Activity Center
Assistance with ongoing utilities and insurance costs

$14,734 to the Coleman Public Library
Assist with air-conditioning Tillman building

$2,505 to the Coleman Fire Department
3 Scott Radio Communicators and 3 brackets

$5,000 Coleman County Fire Departments
$500 to each of the 10 Volunteer Fire Departments

$500 to the Hearts of Texas Porcelain Arts Club
Teacher salaries, supplies, and workshop expenses

$5,000 to Matthew 25 Ministries
New Freezer

Grants from The Friends of the Coleman County Foundation

$750 to the C.H. Hale Prostate
Cancer Foundation
“We Care Program”

$3,000 to the Coleman Christian
Fellowship Center
New roller skates

$1,488 to the Coleman County
First Responders
Two way radios

$4,000 to Coleman County Medical Center
ORTHO PRO|VUE machine

$900 to Loaves and Fishes Ministries
New kitchen items and equipment

$2,500 to the Coleman Public Library
Renovation and expansion project

$1,000 to the Comanche Shores
Volunteer Fire Department
Assistance with the completion of new firehouse

$750 to the Fine Arts League of
Coleman County
Assistance with the purchase of art panels and an overhead mirror

$500 to the Friends of the Coleman Public Library
Books

$1,500 to the Humane Society of
Coleman County
Spay/neuter event

$3,000 to Matthew 25 Ministries
Completion of kitchen and interior improvements
 

Coleman County Foundation Grant Awards, Spring 2006