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LaGrange Independent Foundation for Endowments (L.I.F.E)
Contact Information:
Loren Heinlen, Program Officer
109 E Central, Suite No. 3
LaGrange, IN 46761
phone: 260-463-4363
email: lheinlen@lccf.net
Program Description:
LaGrange Independent Foundation for Endowments (L.I.F.E.) is a program funded by and managed in conjunction with Dekko Foundation. The program consists of 20 teens, grades 8-12.
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:
Dekko Foundation
LaGrange County Community Foundation
Westview School Corporation
Prairie Heights School Corporation
Lakeland School Corporation
Howe Military School Corporation
Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
20
Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
10
If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
Varies
If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
Grants received for grantmaking, earnings from endowment, fundraising
If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
Fundraising dances, auctioning donated items
If applicable, total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:
$15,000
If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
$10,000
Updated - 05/07
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