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KEYS (Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services)
Contact Information:
Lori Masur, Executive Assistant
102 East Market Street
Warsaw, IN 46580
phone: 574-267-1901
email: lorim@kcfoundation.org
website: www.kcfoundation.org
Program Description:
KEYS is the youth philanthropy program at Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The mission of KEYS is: "To work together to positively impact and improve education in our community by providing aid, now and for future generations."
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
√ Other: Endowment Building
Community Partner Organizations:
Kosciusko County Community Foundation
The Dekko Foundation
The four school corporations in Kosciusko County: Lakeland Christian Academy, Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw and Wawasee.
Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
20
Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
8 volunteers and 1 Navigator
If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
$2,000-$3,000 for KEYS Endowment
If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
KEYS students are asked and give to their endowment. KEYS students ask community members, community organizations and community businesses for gifts to their endowment. KEYS students make presentations to organizations and businesses. KEYS students apply for grant funding from other foundations and businesses.
If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
See previous question.
If applicable, total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:
Approximately $18,000
If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
$95,000
Updated - 5/07
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