Arizona

The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona in Tucson has announced that its Hellene Henrikson Fund of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills, a donor advised fund, awarded $105,000 to eight local nonprofits that have a focus on behavioral health in Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties. Recipients include Amphi Foundation, Casa de los Niños, Autism Society of Southern Arizona, and The Haven.

Connecticut

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced grants totaling more than $344,000 in support of basic needs. Recipients include the Hummingbird Project, Lucinda’s House, Advancing Connecticut Together, and Enfield Loaves and Fishes.

Florida

Quantum Foundation has announced a $500,000 grant to the recently established African American Museum and Research Library Fund at the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The funding will support architectural planning and design for the new facility. Quantum Foundation’s mission is to inspire and fund initiatives that improve the health of Palm Beach County residents.

Pennsylvania

The Bucks County Foundation in Doylestown has awarded grants totaling more than $157,000 this year. Recipients include the Bucks County Children’s Museum, Hands Holding Hearts, Twilight Wish Foundation, and United Way of Bucks County.

Texas

The Amarillo Area Foundation has announced that president and CEO Clay Stribling is transitioning to the role of executive advisor after more than a dozen years leading the foundation. Keralee Clay, who joined the foundation eight years ago and has served as senior vice president, assumes the role of interim president and CEO.

Virginia

The Williamsburg Community Foundation has announced the 10th and final surprise grant of its 25th Anniversary celebration. The award, directed to the Williamsburg Players, a nonprofit performing arts organization, is part of the foundation’s year-long campaign to grow its community endowment and highlight its commitment to the arts and culture in the Williamsburg area.

West Virginia

The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF) has announced a $15,000 grant from the Mary Ann and Doug Ketelsen Charitable Fund and the Mary M. Welch Advised Fund to the Humane Society of Parkersburg to help with the costs of spaying, neutering, and other animal medical bills. In addition, PACF awarded a $2,800 grant from the David A. Couch ALS Neuromuscular Disease Fund in support of the YMCA of Parkersburg’s Rock Steady Boxing program, which is designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s disease through non-contact, boxing-based exercise.