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Contact Information:
Bonita Embry Coots
President and CEO
P.O. Box 205
Miltown, IN 47145
phone: 812-633-2077
email:BECoots@cf-cc.org
website: www.cf-cc.org

County:
Crawford

Program Description:
The CFCC Youth Philanthropy Program includes providing educational opportunities to teach youth about charitable giving and expose youth (K-12) to philanthropy. This is accomplished through direct interaction with youth service organizations, church groups, in-school and after school programs. Additionally, the CFCC Youth Philanthropy Program will provide opportunities for youth to learn how to become grantors by soliciting and awarding local mini grants in 2009.

Program Components:
√ Leadership Development
√ Community Service
√ Civic Engagement
√ Develops youth and adult partnerships
√ Fundraising events and activities
√ Service Learning
√ Philanthropy education/training
√ Grantmaking
√ Encourages personal giving
√ Annually gives funds for community needs

Community Partner Organizations:
Community Foundation of Crawford County (CFCC)

Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
Varies according to focus.

Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
3 to 5

If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
$1000 to $2000, 2007-2008 over $10,000 (YPII match)

If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
Recently focused to match programs .

If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
   Write/send grant request letters to potential donors
   Meet with donors to "make the ask"
   Create fundraising plans
√ Other - Typically with adult leadership

Do youth personally contribute to fundraising efforts? If yes, how much?

If applicable, are youth responsible for grantmaking decisions? If yes, for what amount?
Note: the CFCC YPP is under redevelopment due to recent Board member election. First young adult elected to the Board (youth minister).

If applicable, total number of annual grants:

If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:

What year was the endowment initiated?

Total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:


Updated - 06/09