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Founded in 1993, The Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) is a philanthropic foundation through which individuals, families, organizations and corporations, support the well-being of our community. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, CCF invests in solutions to solve Cobb County’s civic, educational, health, human service, and cultural challenges.

Latest News: 2007

Cobb Community Foundation—Awards & Grants

In 2007, CCF increased the number of Donor-Advised, Donor Designated, Endowment, Scholarship, and Un-restricted Funds under management by 20% and awarded nearly $190,000 in gifts and grants back to community organizations serving the Arts, Education, Health and Human Services. Recipients included: The Center for Family Resources, The Center for Children and Young Adults, Cobb Habitat for Humanity, Cobb Library Foundation, Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Communities in Schools, Georgia Ballet, the Link Counseling Center, MUST Ministries, SafePath Children’s Advocacy Services, TellTale Theatre, YMCA, YWCA, and WellStar Tranquility Hospice. When prospective donors learn about the ease, flexibility, and administrative services that are the benefits of setting up a Fund with CCF, they often remark that they wish they had opened a Fund sooner! If you would like to find out how CCF can partner with you on your charitable giving, just give us a call.

CCF Grantees

CCF Grantees included from right to left: Gilliam Horsley and John Schmedes, Tell Tale Theatre; Carol Fey, Communities InSchool; Cheryl Moultrie, CCF 2008 Chair; Doug Chaffins, CCF 2007 Chair; and Palmer Proctor, Fidelity Bank.

Holly Cormer YWCA Grantee

Holly Comer, Executive Director, YWCA, is pleased to accept a CCF grant

2007 James L. Rhoden, Jr.
Visionary Philanthropist Award

Senator Johnny Isakson congratulates Earl Smith, 2007 Visionary Philanthropist. Left to right: Jim Rhoden, the Honorable Johnny Isakson, Earl Smith, Doug Chaffins, 2007 CCF Board chair.

The 2007 recipient was Earl Smith, an extraordinary visionary, former Cobb Commission Chair, and community leader who has worked tirelessly for many years on Cobb’s Arts, Education, and community projects. He is responsible for many of the landmark accomplishments in Cobb County such as the first comprehensive land use plan, the new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, and the renovation of the Strand Theatre.

As the Marietta Daily Journal stated, “Earl has dedicated himself to the people of this community, and he has never been concerned with taking credit or receiving praise for his contributions, but it’s time to honor and thank a man who so effectively and unselfishly enhanced this county.” The Cobb Community Foundation certainly agrees!

Visionary Philanthropist Awards 2004 to Present

Jean Simmons After-Divorce Scholarships

The 2007Jean Simmons After-Divorce Scholarship Winnersand their families: 1st row, 2nd from left - Jennifer Ibarra; 4th from left, Jean Simmons, Donor; Sue Wootton, CCF Executive Director; 5th from left - Carla Miller. Not pictured: Lisa Lane