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.
2023-2024 Youth Grantmaking Council Members
2024-2025 board members include: Reagan Allen, Noah Bagwell, Porter Banister, Audrey Bishop, Alex Campbell, Ella Copple, Brynley Culley, Tucker Doriot, Aubree Eldridge, Marley Fleenor, Ellie Groenenboom, Corbin James, Taren James, Kaitlyn Johnson, Braelyn Kleehammer, Katie Montgomery, Brooklyn Moon, Chloe Mullins, Griffin Owens, Jaxon Owens, Lorelai Smith, Alex Spaulding, Brooks Swank, Landon Toppe, Luke Voiles, and Mia Voiles.
2024-2025 Members of the Community Service Committee include: Chace Coomer, Cason Owens, Sloane Barrett, Kendra Higdon, Jarin Luttrell, Lia Payne, Kaden White, Michael Wolf, Scarlett Herald, Brody Moon, Cason Swank, Sofia Deirth, Lauren Hanner, Lucas Wimp, Caitelynn Ashley, Claire Banister, Aven Broadus, Beau Carter, Caroline Justice, Maddix Melker, Khloe Watts, Mason West, Makenna Boswell, Kylie Bressler, Brooklynn East, Ian Gricius, Mallory Herald, Gavin Jones, Benjamin Parks, Chloe Payne, Hailey Richey, Max West, Kylee Age, Rylee Age, Miles Barnett, Addy Bowen, Kinley Bressler, Lanan East, Whitley Horn, Shelby Jeffries, Ava Johanningsmeier, Reece Jordan, Khloe June, Joanna Manton, JJ Montgomery, Finn Sawin, Maeve Sawin, Addison Smith, Julia Smith, Olivia Smith, Ella Stigdon, Presley Weddington, Briley Ward, and Greer Willes.
YGC Links
- 2025 YGC Grant Application
- Youth Grantmaking Council Application for Membership (PDF Download)
- Youth Grantmaking Council Brochure (PDF Download)