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About the McClure Foundation
Giving with Warm Hands: Our History


When Warren and Lois McClure established the J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation in 1995, the longtime philanthropists already had a deep understanding of how community foundations respond to needs over time.

Giving with "warm hands" is a guiding principal for the family's philanthropic work. According to Warren, when we give while we are alive—while our hands are warm—we can see good works being accomplished, contribute ideas for community betterment, and provide our children with an opportunity to see our actions.

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