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Foundation News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tami Durrence, Director of Supporting Foundations, 614/251-4000 x 133
THE PAUL G. DUKE FOUNDATION AWARDS $185,500 IN GRANTS
TO BENEFIT MIAMI COUNTY
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The Duke Foundation actively encourages Miami County
nonprofit organizations to apply for grants
Columbus, OH (June 2, 2008)—Six nonprofit organizations working in and near Miami County will benefit from grants totaling $185,500 from The Paul G. Duke Foundation. The announcement was made by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees at its May meeting. Since its start in 1984, The Duke Foundation’s statewide grantmaking totals almost $16 million, the majority of it in the Miami County region.
The Trustees of The Paul G. Duke Foundation honor Mr. Duke’s concern for children, families, and the most needy members of community, but also hope to have a lasting effect on the community.
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Recent Announcements
May 22, 2008—Columbus Youth Foundation Recognizes 108 “Best All-Around Students” At Cooper Stadium Today
May 14, 2008—Research Finds Columbus Prime Market for College Student Retention Effort
May 6, 2008—J. Floyd Dixon Memorial Fund Accepting Grant Applications to Benefit Jackson County
April 18, 2008—John W. And Edna Mcmanus Shepard Fund/Cambridge Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
April 4, 2008—Unrestricted Gift Gives Boost to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
March 14, 2008—Powerphilanthropy Match Day Pumps More Than $800,000
March 6, 2008—Foundation Offers $250,000 in Matching Funds for Match Day
March 5, 2008—Governing Committee Approves Additional $75,000 for Match Day
February 29, 2008—Foundation Offers $175,000 in Matching Dollars for Match Day
February 14, 2008—Foundation Announces 2008 Grant Workshop Dates
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From the Knowledge Center
 Download the Collegia Presentation on the Columbus College Student Engagement Project presented to the Columbus Metropolitan Club on May 14.
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