Foundation News, Updates & Announcements
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Funeral Service Foundation and Legacy.com Launch Matching Gift Campaign
For the fifth year in row, Legacy.com is matching dollar-for-dollar the first $22,500 in donations The Funeral Service Foundation is launching a matching gift campaign backed by the generosity of Legacy.com. For the fifth year in row, the longtime supporter [...]
Funeral Service Foundation Announces $50,000 Major Gift from Argent Trust Company
This gift comes during a challenging year for funeral service, as funeral service professionals work to safely and compassionately serve families and communities. Argent Trust Company representatives (L-R) Jim Breaux, senior vice president and national sales executive; Mark Milton, [...]
Funeral Service Foundation Now Accepting Applications for NFDA Virtual Convention Scholarships, Academic Scholarships and Career Development Awards
The Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications and submissions for NFDA Virtual International Convention & Expo scholarships, academic scholarships and Career Development Awards. NFDA Virtual NFDA International Convention & Expo Scholarships The Funeral Service Foundation is awarding up to [...]
Funeral Service Foundation’s COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund Reaches Nearly $500,000 Thanks to $97,500 in Major Gift Support
Major gift support from the Memorial Classic, Matthews International, The Baue Charitable Fund, The McComb Family Foundation, Terrybear Urns & Memorials and John & Barbara Wenig brings the total available to grant to $481,000. The Funeral Service Foundation gratefully accepted [...]
Funeral Service Foundation Awards Nearly $500,000 in COVID-19 Response Grants
Brookfield, WI – Thanks to generous donors, the Funeral Service Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants from its COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund since its April call for funding proposals. The Foundation’s Fund Advisory Committee reviews grant proposals weekly allowing [...]