Over $1 million in grants and scholarships awarded since January 2008
$145,500 in grants and scholarships awarded in 2015:
- $63,000 in scholarships awarded to county high school graduates
- $47,250 in grants awarded to area non-profits as part of 8th annual Community Grants Program
- $35,000 in additional grants awarded to non-profit organizations from restricted grants program
Service Accomplishments in 2015:
- Annual report and individual fund sponsor reports prepared and distributed in Spring
- Maintenance of website with Facebook, Youtube, video and other informational postings
- Production of a video about the Foundation containing interviews with early founders, directors, fund sponsors, donors and grantees to preserve Foundation history
Financial Growth in 2015:
- 2.10% net asset growth
- $2.846 million in assets at year-end
- 3 new funds started bringing the total number of active funds to 59
- $261,500 in contributions
- Operating expenses–$41,690
Community Outreach in 2015:
- Reception for 2015 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 2015 Shenandoah County Fair