At-a-Glance
The Fayette Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire a spirit of philanthropy in Fayette County by enhancing the quality of life through impactful grantmaking, strategic endowment building, and community leadership.
Quick Facts:
- Established: 1986
- Legal Name: Fayette County Foundation, Inc.
- Chief Executive Officer: Abigail Roszell
- Volunteer Board: 12 members
- Board President: Abby Stanek
- Staff: 3 full-time staff members
- Assets: Approximately $15M
What We Do:
- Match Charitable Interests: We help individuals align their charitable interests with community needs, ensuring they receive the highest-available tax deductions while saving valuable time.
- Legacy Planning: We work with donors during their lifetime to design legacy plans that ensure their estate aligns with their charitable goals, and we steward philanthropic legacies to address community needs for generations to come.
- Strategic Giving: We assist donors in developing a strategic giving plan, ensuring their current contributions have the greatest impact on causes closest to their hearts.
- Local Expertise: We share our wealth of expertise about local nonprofits and community needs to help donors make informed giving decisions.
- Strengthen Nonprofits: Through granting and leadership training, we enhance the capacity of local nonprofit organizations to achieve their missions and make a lasting impact.
- Community Leadership: We convene key leaders to address important community issues, fostering collaboration and creating solutions to make Fayette County thrive.
