by ExecDir | Jan 23, 2026 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Jamie Longacre, right, presents a check for $6,232 to Humane Society of Scott County volunteer Kelley Barger. The grant was awarded from the Dr. William and Diann Scott Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation and will...
by ExecDir | Jan 22, 2026 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (“YGC”) is accepting grant applications to fund youth-related projects in the community. The YGC has about $7,000 from the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council Fund and the Terry Fewell Memorial Youth Fund that they may...
by ExecDir | Jan 22, 2026 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation Executive Director Jaime Toppe presents a check for $3,900 to Austin High School Alumni Association members Ishmael White and Rick Rigel. The grant was awarded from the AHS Alumni Education Fund at the Foundation and will be used to...
by ExecDir | Jan 21, 2026 | Grants
Scott County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly Dulaney, third from right, presents a grant for $1,000 to EMPOWER members. The grant was awarded from the Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund at the Community Foundation and will be used for The Amazing Shake....
by ExecDir | Jan 20, 2026 | Foundation News
Scott County Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new matching gift program to encourage charitable giving and strengthen the community for generations to come. Through the program, SCCF will provide 50 cents for every dollar donated, up to $100,000 in total...
by ExecDir | Jan 14, 2026 | Special Events
Scott County Community Foundation is hosting its third event for their new women’s philanthropy initiative. The group is designed to foster connection among women as they come together to champion causes that matter to them. Women will meet quarterly to socialize,...
by ExecDir | Jan 14, 2026 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
On Sunday, Feb. 8, over 100 million Americans will tune in to the Super Bowl football game. There will be parties with abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At the same time, there will be people worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and a warm meal. Many...
by ExecDir | Jan 12, 2026 | Scholarships
Scott County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, Blake Lortie of Austin High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character...
by ExecDir | Dec 30, 2025 | Grants
The Wolf family presents a check for $3,000 to Cradle Family Resource Center. The grant was awarded from the Wolf Family Charitable Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. Shown from left to right are Joe Wolf, Sonya King, Tammy Wolf, Becky Wolf, Michael Wolf;...
by ExecDir | Dec 29, 2025 | Lilly Scholars
2026 Lilly Scholar – Blake Lortie Blake Lortie Senior, Austin High School Plans to major in marketing and communications “Opening the door to the surprise of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship revealed countless new possibilities for me. I am truly...
