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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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