Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council
History
The Scott County Community Foundation established the Youth Grantmaking Council (“YGC”) in 2001 with a $50,000 grant from the Paul Ogle Foundation and a $4,000 “Angel Grant” from the Moore Foundation. The YGC was formed as a way to get youth involved in the community. After a hiatus from 2003-2007, the YGC was revived and restructured with its current format.
The goals of the YGC are to provide opportunities for leadership development, provide positive peer support, learn about philanthropy and serving the community, form a partnership with other youth and adults, and grow the endowment for the future.
In 2010, the YGC expanded its membership by adding a separate Community Service Committee to allow additional youth to be engaged in volunteering within the community. The board members conduct business similar to a board of directors, with decision-making authority and additional duties of fundraising and grantmaking.
The YGC celebrated 10 years of grantmaking in May 2018 and has awarded over $98,000 in grants since inception.
New membership applications are due August 1 each year, with terms beginning October 1. All new members are currently being interviewed by the youth. Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to apply for membership. Youth must either reside or attend school in Scott County to be eligible for membership.
2025-2026 Youth Grantmaking Council Members
2025-2026 board members include: Reagan Allen, Claire Banister, Porter Banister, Audrey Bishop, Makenna Boswell, Ella Copple, Brynley Culley, Tucker Doriot, Aubree Eldridge, Marley Fleenor, Ellie Groenenboom, Corbin James, Taren James, Kaitlyn Johnson, Braelyn Kleehammer, JJ Montgomery, Brooklyn Moon, Griffin Owens, Jaxon Owens, Lorelai Smith, Landon Toppe, Luke Voiles, Mia Voiles, and Greer Willes.
2025-2026 Members of the Community Service Committee include: Cason Owens, Sloane Barrett, Kendra Higdon, Lia Payne, Michael Wolf, Scarlett Herald, Brody Moon, Cason Swank, Sofia Deirth, Lauren Hanner, Caitelynn Ashley, Beau Carter, Caroline Justice, Khloe Watts, Mason West, Kylie Bressler, Brooklynn East, Mallory Herald, Gavin Jones, Benjamin Parks, Chloe Payne, Hailey Richey, Max West, Kylee Age, Rylee Age, Miles Barnett, Addy Bowen, Kinley Bressler, Whitley Horn, Shelby Jeffries, Ava Johanningsmeier, Reece Jordan, Khloe June, Joanna Manton, Finn Sawin, Maeve Sawin, Addison Smith, Julia Smith, Olivia Smith, Ella Stigdon, Briley Ward, Presley Weddington, Drew Bishop, Aria Case, Reese Cox, Carter Dillon, Myah Dillon, Cooper Doriot, Ethan Herald, Asher James, Eva Kern, Braydon LaMaster, JJ Nocera, Tessa Pierpoint, Olivia Rose, Kory Ward, Briar Willes, Maddy Wimp, and Cree Woods.
YGC Links
- 2025 YGC Grant Application
- Youth Grantmaking Council Application for Membership (PDF Download)
- Youth Grantmaking Council Brochure (PDF Download)