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Tommy Leonard Charitable Fund—Nonprofit of the Month

FALMOUTH ROAD RACE INC

Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Tommy Leonard Charitable Fund—Nonprofit of the Month

Funder: Falmouth Road Race, Inc. (MA, US)

Mission: A new initiative announced November 2017 to assist local nonprofit organizations and honor race founder Tommy Leonard. The program awards one local nonprofit organization a monthly gift to carry forth the philanthropic spirit of Leonard, who founded the race in 1973 to raise funds for the Falmouth High School girls' track team and co-founded the Falmouth Walk in 1991.

Award Amount: $2,500 per month

Geographic Scope: Falmouth, MA and surrounding area

Program Details:

  • Monthly awards (12 recipients per year if fully distributed)

  • Honors Tommy Leonard's legacy and commitment to philanthropy

  • Launched in 2018

  • Part of broader community giving initiative (in addition to semi-annual grant program)

  • No formal applications necessary
  • Eligible Organizations:

  • Local non-profit organizations in Falmouth area

  • Organizations aligned with health, wellness, community service, or social causes
  • Background:

  • Established November 2017

  • Tommy Leonard founded the New Balance Falmouth Road Race in 1973

  • Co-founded the Falmouth Walk in 1991

  • Leonard celebrated his 84th birthday during Race Week 2017

  • Since 2012, Falmouth Road Race, Inc. has donated more than $1.6 million to Falmouth-area organizations
  • First Award Recipient (2018):

  • Falmouth firefighters' "Homeless for the Holidays" event (food collection program)
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: philanthropy@falmouthroadrace.com

  • Website: www.falmouthroadrace.com/philanthropy

  • Address: P.O. Box 732, Falmouth, MA 02541-0732

  • Office: 205 Worcester Court, Falmouth, MA, USA

  • Phone: 508.540.7000
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