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Contact Information:
Judy Johnson
Washington County Community Foundation
PO Box 50
Salem, IN 47167
phone: 812-883-7334
email: director@wccf.biz
website: www.wccf.biz

County:
Washington

Program Description:
The stated mission of Washington County Youth Foundation is to better the lives of the youth in the community by issuing grants to the most qualified, charitable, youth-directed service projects. We desire to better ourselves and the community by volunteering our time, talents, and treasure.

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:
Washington County Community Foundation

Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
20

Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
1

If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
$3K average

If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
Minis for Pennies

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 - Volunteer time at events used to raise dollars

Do youth personally contribute to fundraising efforts? If yes, how much?
Yes; $25

If applicable, are youth responsible for grantmaking decisions? If yes, for what amount?
Yes, $2,000

If applicable, total number of annual grants:
1 to 3

If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
$177,000

What year was the endowment initiated?
1996

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


Updated - 06/09