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Foundation Background
These leaders realized the need for a local community foundation to serve as a steward for community improvement. All foundation documents were complete and business began in early 1998. There are over 700 community foundations in the United States, which represent the fastest growing opportunity for community philanthropy. Foundation Operation
Gifts received by the Foundation are used to benefit a number of projects that improve the quality of life in the community and benefit future generations. Currently, the Foundation manages assets in excess of $1 million.
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The
Greater PineBelt Community Foundation was conceived in 1997 by an Area
Development Partnership Leaders
for
A
New
Century class. This annual community service
initiative is now known as Leadership
Pine Belt.
A
group
of
civic
and
business
leaders
assisted the class
in
the
foundation
planning.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
that serves as a conduit for permanent endowments and pass through funds. It
is
governed
by
a
board
of directors, familiar with
community needs and chosen to represent a cross-section of public interests.
Greater
PineBelt Community Foundation 1507 Hardy Street, Suite 208 Hattiesburg MS 39401 601-583-6180 or 601-583-6188 (fax) e-mail contact |
This site last updated on June 23, 2009
