by ExecDir | Jan 23, 2018 | Scholarships
Over $89,000 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,...
by ExecDir | Jan 22, 2018 | Grants, 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 at least $4,300 from the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council Fund and the Terry Fewell Memorial Youth Fund that it may...
by ExecDir | Jan 19, 2018 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories
A young mother who was tragically killed several years ago will continue to have her memory live on through the establishment of a fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. The Nina Keown Memorial Fund will provide support for charitable causes, and offer a...
by ExecDir | Jan 15, 2018 | Grants
Austin Alumni Association President Ishmael White accepts a check for $2,174 from Scott County Community Foundation board member Jami Parks. The grant was awarded from the AHS Alumni Education Fund at the Foundation and will be used to provide scholarships to...
by ExecDir | Jan 9, 2018 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
On Sunday, Feb. 4, over 150 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 | Dec 22, 2017 | Foundation News, Scholarships
One Scott County student has been named recipient of a full-tuition, four-year scholarship as the Scott County Community Foundation 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Isaak Mount of Scottsburg High School will receive full tuition to an accredited public or...
by ExecDir | Dec 15, 2017 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Members of the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) personally donated and bought presents for eight children in foster care this year. The YGC is a program of the Scott County Community Foundation. There are currently 76 youth in grades 5-12 who learn about...
by ExecDir | Dec 4, 2017 | Foundation News
The Scott County Community Foundation is celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2017. During the last several weeks of the year, we are sharing stories from people who have been impacted by the efforts of our donors and volunteers. The last in the series is written by...
by ExecDir | Nov 28, 2017 | Foundation News, Special Events
Do you know if your organization needs an annual audit or if there is a different attestation engagement needed? If you do, is your organization ready for its annual financial reporting? Join Shannon Borden from Blue and Company, as she helps you become better...
by ExecDir | Nov 27, 2017 | Foundation News
Do you have a passion for working with students? An internship position is available for college juniors, seniors and graduate students to work with local high school students through the fall semester of 2018. The position is made available to the Scott County...
