The Shenandoah Community Foundation

   

phi·lan·thro·pist noun \fə-ˈlan(t)-thrə-pist\ 1: One who practices goodwill to fellow members of the human race, especially in their active effort to promote human welfare

When you think of the word philanthropist,
do you think of people like Bill and Melinda Gates? They do, indeed, qualify as modern philanthropists, but you don’t have to be wealthy to do good works with your hard-earned money.

    Become a philanthropist now by contributing to The Shenandoah Community Foundation - a non-profit public foundation that provides for the administration and investment of gifts and bequests primarily for the benefit of Shenandoah County. Needs served by the Foundation may be broad in scope or they may be targeted to something very specific.

   Determining where your charitable assets might have the most direct and lasting impact can often be a frustrating and time-consuming process. One huge advantage offered by the Shenandoah Community Foundation is our ability to pool donated funds for maximum investment leverage, minimal administrative costs and tax savings for the donors.

    We keep local dollars working in our own community to meet local needs.

SCF announces 2011-12 Grant Recipients

 The Shenandoah Community Foundation announced it has awarded $48,000 to area non-profit organizations.  The grants were made possible by a generous gift to the Foundation by Woodstock Anonymous. 

The following organizations received grants:

A Small Hand	Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter
Earth Korps Inc.	Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging
Healthy Families- Shenandoah	Shenandoah County Public School
Help with Housing, Inc.	Shenandoah County Free Clinic
Humane Society of Shenandoah County	Smart Beginnings, Shenandoah Valley
Mt. Olive and Shiloh UMC Enrich Program	The Art Group
Response	The Volunteer Farm
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 “We had an impressive pool of applicants this year and had to make some hard choices.” said Foundation President Jeff Dalke.

Each year the Foundation awards grants to organizations located in Shenandoah County or that directly benefit the citizens of Shenandoah County.  The process begins in November when area non-profits send letters of intent outlining the projects they want to fund. The Foundation invites qualified organizations to submit a full application by February 1st.  This year there were grant requests totaling over $136,000 from 23 organizations.

“There are so many great organizations doing good work in the county,” said Program Coordinator Jeanne Russell.  “The need for support is huge, and it’s a privilege to be able to help.”

During 2011, the Shenandoah Community Foundation gave a total of $109,000 in grants and scholarships from all its various funds and programs. Donors are the life-blood of a community, and the Shenandoah Community Foundation strives to provide cost-effective tools and vehicles for their giving. In short, The Shenandoah Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter in Shenandoah County, Virginia, and surrounding areas.

Click here to read the article presented in Northern Virginia Daily.

Foundation Accomplishments 2011

Over $500,000 in grants and scholarships awarded since January 2007

$109,000 in Grants Awarded in 2011:

• $47,000 to area nonprofit organizations as part of 4th annual unrestricted grants program
• $48,000 in scholarship grants to county youth
• $14,000 in additional grants to nonprofits from restricted grants program

Service Improvements in 2011:

• Upgraded website that is more attractive, informative, and user-friendly
• New on-line donation capability for internet donors
• New Facebook and Twitter social media accounts
• 2010 annual report published and brochures revised

Financial Growth in 2011:

• 6.13% net asset growth for year
• $1.689 million total net assets at year-end
• Three new funds established for a current total of 49 funds
• Over $17,000, or 33%, reduction in operating expenses

New Faces in 2011:

• Two new Board members added:  Dr. Jerry Germroth and The Honorable I. Clinton Miller
• New Program Coordinator selected:  Jeanne Ellen Russell

Community Outreach in 2011:

• June reception for 2011 grant recipients honoring their organizations and service
• Hosting of 2011 Shenandoah County Fair booth
• Presentations to civic groups and donors about how we might help to achieve their charitable goals

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