Over $825,000 in grants and scholarships awarded since January 2008
$126,000 in grants and scholarships awarded in 2014:
- $61,000 in scholarships awarded to county high school graduates
- $47,000 in grants awarded to area non-profits as part of 7th annual unrestricted grants program
- $18,000 in additional grants awarded to non-profit organizations from restricted grants program
Service Accomplishments in 2014:
- Annual report and individual fund sponsor reports prepared and distributed in Spring
- Maintenance of website with Facebook, Youtube, video and other informational postings
- Interviews with early founders, directors, fund sponsors, donors and grantees to preserve Foundation history
Financial Growth in 2014:
- 11.83% net asset growth
- $2.787 million in assets at year-end
- 4 new funds started bringing the total number of active funds to 56
- $293,000 in contributions
- Operating expenses–$38,340
Community Outreach in 2014:
- Spring reception for 2014 non-profit grant recipients and May luncheon for Shenandoah Scholars
- Fall reception for fund sponsors
- Presentations throughout year to civic groups and donors about how the Foundation can help them reach their charitable goals
- Participation in 4-H Dairy Club Gallon-of-Milk Sale at 2014 Shenandoah County Fair
Photo credit: Dr. John A. Cottrell, Jr.