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1. Youth Grant Committee (YGC) of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Inc.

Contact Information:
Kelli Miller, Program Director
Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc.
2901 Ohio Boulevard, Suite 153
Terre Haute, IN 47803
phone 812-232-2234
email: kelli@wvcf.com
website: www.wvcf.com

County:
Vigo

Program Description:
The Youth Grant Committee conducts two grant cycles annually funding youth service projects in Vigo County.

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:
The Youth Grant Committee is a committee of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation (WVCF).

Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
Approximately 20 youth serve on the committee.

Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
One adult advisor.

If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
$6,000-$10,000 per year funded by WVCF.

If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
When engaged in special projects, the committee has conducted direct mail fundraising and has had great success.

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

Do youth personally contribute to fundraising efforts? If yes, how much?
Yes; varies, generally $10-$20.

If applicable, are youth responsible for grantmaking decisions? If yes, for what amount?
Yes, up to $10,000.

If applicable, total number of annual grants:
8 to 12 spread over two grant cycles.

If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
13,834

What year was the endowment initiated?
Permanent endowment est. October 2007.

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



Updated - 06/09

Program Description:
This program provides young people with the financial means to complete projects that better their classrooms, schools, and communities. Grants are offered monthly and are simple to apply for. Youth groups complete a paper application and then make a presentation describing their project further to a board of adult and youth volunteers. The board decides which grants are funded.

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:
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
The Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Agency
Local Community Foundation
Vigo County Local Coordinating Council

Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
hundreds each year

Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
varies from grant to grant

If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
$40,000 - $60,000 a year

If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
Grants and we do fundraising

If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?

If applicable, total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:

If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:


Updated - 05/07