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A Sneak Peek of our design at the “Festival of Trees.”  We trimmed our  tree with philanthropy! Happy Holidays!

  1.  Give to Support the Foundation The work of the Community Foundation could not continue without direct support. Please consider a gift to support the operations of the foundation.... Read More Read the full article 3 Ways to Give this Holiday Season!

This past Wednesday (November 12th) was Philanthropy Day 2014 for the Cape & Islands. Nantucket’s very own Jill Roethke & Jim Pignato – co-chairs of the event: Swim Across America:... Read More Read the full article Outstanding Volunteer Award

For the second consecutive year, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) and the Nantucket Atheneum presented the concert Chasing Light: An Evening of Art and Music on Saturday, November 15th... Read More Read the full article Chasing Light Concert

Throughout 2014, the Council on Foundations has undertaken a number of major initiatives to help build a second century of community philanthropy and build public awareness of the important role community foundations... Read More Read the full article It’s Community Foundation Week!

Artists Association of Nantucket and the Nantucket Atheneum co-host Chasing Light: An Evening of Art and Music Concert at the Atheneum Great Hall on Saturday, November 15 featuring the art... Read More Read the full article Chasing Light Concert

The Community Foundation for Nantucket has started its annual Community Grants process through the Nantucket Fund™.  We received our last submission on October 22nd  and now begin on the road... Read More Read the full article The Nantucket Fund™ Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the Nantucket Wheelers on the purchase of their fourth innovative wheelchair bike!  With the addition of the new wheelchair bike (and a crossing guard position for added safety)... Read More Read the full article Nantucket Wheelers add a fourth bike to their lineup!

Now less than three weeks away, the inaugural 2014 Nantucket Music Festival, which will benefit the Nantucket Community Music Center, is thrilled to announce Boston legends Dispatch as a new,... Read More Read the full article Dispatch Joins Nantucket Music Festival Lineup

This 4th of July includes unique programs at Fair Street Park @ Main for music lovers and children and families sponsored by local small businesses! Hope you enjoyed Yellowred on... Read More Read the full article PopUP Nantucket continues with Pocket Park Series