The following non-profit and “charitably deemed” organizations have received Environment grant awards from The Skagit Community Foundation in 2009 through 2011: Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group ($2,500) Skagit Land Trust ($9,000) “Thank you for your very generous support of the Junior … Continue reading
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Recent News
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Cheryl Bishop and John G. White Honored
March 15, 2012 – Cottontree Convention Center, Mount Vernon, WA Northwest Business Monthly announced winners during the Skagit County Business Person of the Year Awards Dinner. Cheryl Bishop, CEO (Skagit State Bank) and Board member of The Skagit Community Foundation, was presented the … Continue reading →
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Feeding the Hungry
Too many Americans don’t have enough to eat. In 2009, the number reached 50 million, 17 million of whom were children. David Bobanick, executive director of Rotary First Harvest, a Program of Rotary District 5030 in Washington State, is committed to shrinking those statistics. Continue reading →
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Cheryl Bishop and John G. White Honored
Awarded Grants
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2011 Grant Awards
The Skagit Community Foundation has awarded over $231,000 in grants to nonprofit and “charitably deemed” organizations in 2011: American Red Cross, Mt. Baker Chapter / $5,000 Basic Needs Anacortes Community Theatre / $1,000 Arts & Culture Anacortes Youth Sports Coalition / … Continue reading →
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2011 Grant Awards
Testimonials
“Partnering has meant that hundreds of children, families and educators could gain access to the museum that might not otherwise be able to afford it. We have been able to offer filed trips to school districts, birthday parities for children in homeless shelters or who are functionally homeless, family memberships and passes to people identified by social services, agencies as well as admission to special events.”Cate Melcher, Executive Director, Children’s Museum of Skagit County
Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
