New Fund Supports Land Preservation

by | February 25, 2026 | Foundation News | 0 Comments

A new endowment fund at the Scott County Community Foundation will support the preservation of agricultural land for future generations. The Farms Forever Endowment will provide perpetual funding for the George Rogers Clark Land Trust (GRCLT), a nonprofit that has...
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Fundraisers Benefit Devonnia Tscheulin Memorial Fund

by | February 17, 2026 | Foundation News | 0 Comments

Chicago City pizza owners John and Renee are shown with members of Devonnia Tscheulin’s family: her sister-in-law Amanda Sears, oldest brother Jared Sears, nephew Wil Sears, and her daddy, Joe Sears. A total of $2,102.25 was raised from two fundraisers, donations from...
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2026 Community Grants Program Opens

by | February 13, 2026 | Foundation News, Grants | 0 Comments

The Scott County Community Foundation extends an open invitation to the community to submit proposals for the Foundation’s 2026 Community Grants Program. The grants may be used for any charitable purpose in the areas of community betterment, health and human services,...
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SUMC Renames Fund to Honor Mary Ellen Graham

by | February 11, 2026 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories | 0 Comments

An endowment fund at the Scott County Community Foundation honors the legacy of longtime musician Mary Ellen Graham. “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with...
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Literacy Council Funds Awarded

by | February 9, 2026 | Grants | 0 Comments

Scott County Community Foundation board member Jennifer Coward, right, presents a check for $500 to Scott County Partnership Executive Director Heather Law. The grant was awarded from the Scott County Literacy Council Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation will...
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Recent News and Events

SCSD1 Receives Funding

SCSD1 Receives Funding

by | Feb 6, 2026 |

Scott County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly Dulaney, second from left, presents a check for $1,000 to Scott County School District 1 staff Brooke Hall, Grace Bishop, Ryan Herald and Darcie Goodin. The grant was awarded from the Chamber of Commerce...

Scholarship Applications Available

Scholarship Applications Available

by | Feb 5, 2026 |

Over $134,000 in scholarship assistance is available to graduating high school seniors and non-traditional adult learners through the Scott County Community Foundation. Whether a student has not decided on a major, or has plans to choose a career path in education,...

Clearinghouse Awarded Funds

Clearinghouse Awarded Funds

by | Feb 3, 2026 |

Scott County Community Foundation board member Jamie Longacre, left, presents a check for $8,873 to Scott County Clearinghouse Director Beth Trabue. The grant was awarded from the Scott County Hunger Fund at the Community Foundation and will be used to assist...

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