The Community Foundation

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s annual scholarship application is now available, and we invite students to apply. The deadline to submit applications is March 15, 2012.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, The Community Foundation’s more than 70 scholarship funds offer opportunities for hundreds of students from various backgrounds and communities. Whether a student is studying at a four-year university or technical school, or, for example, studying law, horticulture, or musical composition ... planning a career in technology or dentistry ... our scholarship program supports students with a variety of educational and career goals.

Award-winning actress and humanitarian Ashley Judd will address the 14th annual Power of the Purse ® Luncheon on Monday, April 9, 2012, in Nashville.

Each year, The Power of the Purse® luncheon, benefiting The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation, brings prominent women from across the country to Middle Tennessee to celebrate women and giving in the community, and to support The Women’s Fund mission.

In addition to her acting career, Ashley Judd is also recognized as a dedicated activist and has traveled the world in support of humanitarian programs and causes. The Power of the Purse® luncheon tickets and tables are available now.

The Community Foundation’s team of experts actively participates in public speaking engagements, panels and forums to educate the Middle Tennessee community about how everyone can participate in charitable giving to support the causes they care about, during and even beyond their lifetimes.

The Foundation’s knowledgeable and professional staff offers a comprehensive view on a variety of charitable topics, from our community's growing needs, to opportunties to address them and maximize giving opportunities.

Our Speakers Bureau is ready to present to your business, club or group about how The Community Foundation works with donors and nonprofits to make our community an even better place to live.

The Community Foundation, along with city officials, community leaders and relief organizations, is committed to helping survivors of the May 2010 flood with the long-term recovery process, to restore lives and get people back on their feet.

Through our flood response website, users have an enhanced tool to track flood donations and the grantmaking process. The site offers extensive breakdowns of how money donated for flood relief is being used to meet our community’s needs, including information on grants given by organization and by area of need. The site lists resources to get help, features stories of recovery and more.