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HISTORY

For over 13 years, Barrow Community Foundation has served as a positive force for

giving in Barrow

Barrow Community Foundation was formed in 2006 following a countywide gathering

of business, educational, elected and spiritual leaders. Through an intense two day

session, guidance was created for three distinct paths that we needed to on-board:

Economic Development, Community Development, and Workforce Development.

Bring People Together, Inspire Them to Give

As a part of Community Development, it was recommended that a community

foundation was needed, as an outlet and as a community support vehicle. Many Barrow Community Foundation connects donors

times, residents looked for a place to contribute to their community, but had no that care with causes that make a difference in our

recourse. Many times, there were needs within the community that couldn’t be met. community. We inspire others to give and make

The Foundation was the way to accomplish both requirements. The Foundation was Barrow a better place through the power of

established and approved through the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c) 3 Tax
philanthropy.

Exempt organization.

Our Mission

The Foundation has grown over the years, mostly through directed holdings given to

be used as scholarships. More recently however, the Foundation’s growth has Barrow Community Foundation enhances quality

of life by focusing on the educational, social,
accelerated through a renewed interest in giving across Barrow County, as well as
environmental, and economic needs of the
generous donations from private donors, businesses and organizations residents of Barrow County, Georgia. We connect

donors who care with causes that matter in our

community.

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