From left to right: Alan Wilwending, John Wells, Bill Anderson, Kusa Stein, Wendie Cadwell, Lisa Riggs, May Jane Steenhusen, Margaret Anderson, Barb Brundigs, Karen Schlueter, Jenny Schulte, Roger Bissen, Jennifer Wright, Nick Preston, and Don Anderson. Last row: SCEF board members, Dave Robinson, Pat Deren, Don Holdsworth, and Frank Powers.
Patrick Deren, Chair of the Shelby County Endowment Fund announced today the distribution of $51,216 in grants to Shelby County nonprofit agencies. The following organizations received grants:
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Organization |
Program |
Award |
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Irwin Senior Center |
New Water Heater |
$541 |
|
Nishnabotna Girl Scout Council |
Uniquely ME! |
$875 |
|
City of Irwin |
Security at County Building |
$1,000 |
|
Panama Betterment Association |
Panama Triangle Beautification |
$1,000 |
|
Concerned, Inc. |
Hospital Bed for Physical Therapy |
$1,000 |
|
Defiance Volunteer Fire and Rescue |
Purchase Stair Chair |
$1,000 |
|
Earling Volunteer Fire Department |
Quick Attack Rescue Truck |
$1,000 |
|
Harlan Community Library |
Circulation Desk Replacement |
$1,000 |
|
Harlan Fire Dept. |
Shelby County Water/Ice Rescue |
$1,000 |
|
Lied Irwin Public Library |
Update Reference Material |
$1,000 |
|
Shelby County Conservation Board |
Nishna Bend Rec Area Campground Expansion |
$1,000 |
|
Town of Tennant |
City Hall Heating and Air Conditioning |
$1,000 |
|
Boy Scout Troop 90 |
Camping Maintenance/Upgrade |
$1,000 |
|
Harlan and Shelby Head Start |
Purchase a Listen and Learn Kit and a Math Kit for the classroom. |
$1,000 |
|
Shelby Community Center |
Replacement of tables. |
$1,000 |
|
City of Defiance |
Playground Equipment at Defiance Walking Park |
$2,000 |
|
Heartland Family Service |
AED for Shelby County Juvenile Justice Program |
$2,000 |
|
Shelby County Board of Supervisors |
Morgan Hall Update and Air Conditioning |
$2,000 |
|
Shelby County Historical Society |
Roof Repair |
$2,300 |
|
Country Care Center Corporation |
Revitalization 2, Handicap Accessibility, and Transportation |
$2,500 |
|
Harlan Little League |
High School Concession Stand and Netting |
$2,500 |
|
Shelby County Fair Association |
Permanent Camper Hookups at the Fairgrounds |
$2,500 |
|
Danish Windmill Corporation |
New Wind Shaft for 1848 Danish Windmill |
$3,000 |
|
Time For Tots |
Health and Safety and Equipment |
$3,000 |
|
Shelby County Sheriff's Office |
Dash Camera Upgrade |
$5,000 |
|
Shelby County DevelopSource |
College Park |
$10,000 |
These organizations had submitted grant applications to the Shelby County Endowment Fund by the February 1st deadline and were approved at its recent Board meeting. All grantees met the criteria as Shelby County nonprofit agencies or organizations with charitable missions in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education and social services. Only organizations providing services in Shelby County were eligible.
Shelby County agency representatives received their checks this week. During brief check distribution activities, Mr. Deren honored the nonprofit agencies for their individual efforts to provide a better quality of life for the residents of Shelby County. The twenty-six agencies receiving grants represent their community’s efforts at building stronger communities. That is what the Shelby County Endowment Fund is all about. Our Advisory Board is pleased to direct $51,216 in grants to these important community efforts in Shelby County.”
Deren explained, “The Shelby County Endowment Fund is a countywide community foundation that serves the interests of Shelby County and its residents. It was established to help donors contribute to the betterment of their community by creating their own family foundation, an endowed named fund, or a scholarship fund to honor loved ones. Because the Shelby County Endowment Fund is a community foundation and a public charity each gift has maximum tax benefits. The Shelby County Endowment Fund is one of nine “Qualified Community Foundations” in Southwest Iowa as recognized by the Iowa Department of Economic Development. The nine community foundations are collectively known as the Endowment Funds of Southwest Iowa, are affiliated with the Omaha Community Foundation, and meet or exceed the Standard for Community Foundations as established by the Council on Foundations in Washington DC. Deren said, “In other words we are For Good…Forever.”
The Shelby County Endowment Fund, works with individuals, families, businesses and organizations to create permanent funds that address the changing, vital community needs. Contributions large and small come in the form of cash, appreciated securities, real estate and end of life bequests that leave a lasting legacy. The Shelby County Endowment Fund invests and administers these funds and makes the funds available each year for distribution to qualified organizations. “This is an annual granting process,” said Deren, “this year the Shelby County Endowment Fund will distribute approximately $87,000 in grants and scholarships.”
Board members are: Chair, Patrick T. Deren, Esq. of Harlan; Vice Chair, Dave Robinson of Shelby; Secretary/Treasurer, Tom Cannon of Elk Horn; Don Holdsworth of Irwin; Frank Powers of Defiance; and Lonnie G. Muxfeldt, CPA of Harlan. For more information contact any board member or the Endowment Funds of Southwest Iowa, Dennis N. Nissen, Iowa Program Officer at 800-794-3458.
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