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Local Agencies Receive Grant Awards
Forty-two applications. Five weeks of intense review and research. The outcome: seventeen local organizations received program and/or project grants totaling nearly $40,000 during the Kitsap Community Foundation Grant Awards Event on Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the Norm Dicks Government Center.
This is the ninth year that the Kitsap Community Foundation has made grants to support community needs - culminating in distributions of more than $500,000 since the organization was established.
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2008 Scholarship Award Winners Announced
Each year, the Scholarship Review Committee (this year Ruth Bernstein and Rob Woutat) and Scholarship Fund Donor Advisors have the pleasure of reviewing applications from local high schools for college scholarships. This year's recipients were:
Christina Beahm, South Kitsap High School, receives the Marie A. Barker Teaching Scholarship. Christina will attend Washington State University and pursue a career in Elementary School Music Education.
Tyler Seth, North Kitsap High School, receives the Fred and Marvel Hill Scholarship. Tyler will attend Gonzaga University and pursue a degree in Business Communications or Sports Management.
Jordan Matthew Batschi, Central Kitsap High School, receives a Charles and Dorothy Martell Family Music Scholarship. Jordan will attend Brigham Young University (Utah) and pursue a major in Astrophysics and a minor in Music.
Tiffany J. Maib, King's West School, receives a Charles and Dorothy Martell Family Music Scholarship. Tiffany will attend Northwest University in Kirkland and pursue a career as a writer/author and graphic artist.
Congratulations to the recipients, their teachers, and their families!
Thank You For A Successful 2007 Celebration of Philanthropy
The Kitsap Community Foundation wishes to extend its appreciate to our generous sponsors, contributors, donors and guests for helping make the 2007 Celebration of Philanthorpy a great success. Many thanks to Gary Beanland, too, who is responsible for the excellent photographs of this special evening. We will be posting more about the event in the next couple of weeks.
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COP Sponsor: James H. Robinson Company
KCF 2007 Honorees:
Tex Lewis, Clear Creek Trail
• Community Volunteer Award
Martha & Mary
• Business Making A Difference Award
Don & Elizabeth Drury
• Hannah Langer Spirit of Philanthropy Award
Partners, Hosts and Friends:
American Marine Bank
Edgren Hecker & Lemmon Insurance
Fred Hll Materials
Hill Moving Services
Kitsap Alliance of Resources for Elders
Kitsap Business Journal
KPS Health Plans
Land Title Company of Kitsap
Paladin Data Systems
Bradley Scott, Inc.
Farrell's Pharmacy & Home Health
Ryan Sells Uptegraft, Inc. PS
Tim Ryan Construction
Special thanks to Richard S. Thornton for contribution of professional graphic design services.
Scripps Howard Foundation Contributes $10,000 to KCF for Kitsap Sun Chemical Dependency Fund.
The KCF received a check from the Scripps Howard Foundation to benefit the Kitsap Sun's Chemical Dependency Intervention/Prevention Fund.
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Sharing A Commitment
For Good, For Ever
The Kitsap Community Foundation is building endowments that will give forever to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Kitsap County. Today, the Kitsap Community Foundation has 50 community funds including several fields of interest in health, education, environment, social service, youth, and the arts.
Since 1999, we have awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to improve the quality of life locally. This year, we gave nearly $120,000 in grants for programs and projects benefiting the Kitsap County community.
We are excited about the coming year and look forward to continuing to meet the growing needs of Kitsap County; today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
Mission Statement: “To improve quality of life in Kitsap County through endowment-funded grants.”
Independent Auditor: Ball & Treger, LLP. Audited financial statements and IRS Form 990 are available for public viewing during regular business hours by contacting KCF at 360.698.3622.
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KCF Receives Recognition for Meeting Rigorous National Standards for Quality and Accountability
Kitsap Community Foundation was recently notified that it has met the nation’s highest philanthropic standards for operational quality, integrity and accountability. The notice comes from the Council on Foundations, a national professional association based in Washington, D.C. “This is similar to the Good Housekeeping Seal for community foundations,” said Steve Gunderson, Council on Foundations president and chief executive officer. “It says the Kitsap Community Foundation has demonstrated a commitment to operational quality, integrity and accountability.”
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KCF Website Being Updated
We are currently in the process of revamping our website to provide more information about our services and accept contributions for KCF funds on-line, 24-7. The new site will also allow guests to sign-up for an on-line newsletter. Thank you for your patience!
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KCF welcomes your comments. Please send your thoughts to: comments@kitsapfoundation.org
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