Representatives of 32 organizations that received GCCF funding.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
GCCF board members pictured include (front row): Stacey Simmons, Tammy Deal, JoAnn Johnson, Susan Belding, Joni Dvorak and Mary Ebert. (Back row): Jeremy Muell, Diane Flanery, Ryan Albers, Andrew Arganbright, Carla Hilgenberg, Kirby Klinge and Ruth Blomquist.
On Thursday evening, Nov. 13, representatives of 32 area entities came together at the Panora Community Center to describe the projects being done with funding from the Guthrie County Community Foundation (GCCF).
Groups represented included Little Charger Early Learning Center, Main Street Guthrie Center, Casey Public Library, Guthrie County Arts Council, Bayard Church of Christ, City of Panora, Yale Fire, Stuart Fire, Friends of Guthrie Center Library, Boys & Girls Club, Little Smiles & Company, Menlo Fire & Rescue, Coon Rapids Ambulance, Thomas Rest Haven, Coon Rapids Police, Guthrie County Hospital Foundation, Stitch & Chatter, YJB TTT, Panora EMS, West Central Youth Club, Panora Garden Club, Guthrie County Conservation, Stuart Public Library, Guthrie County Fair Foundation, Jamaica Fire, Guthrie Center Fire, Tri Center Association mealsite, Friends of Bayard Library, Guthrie County Historical Village, Tori’s Angels, Panorama Soccer Club and Guthrie County First Responders.
The mission of the Guthrie County Community Foundation is to foster giving, strengthen service providers and improve the local conditions and quality of life. The foundation promotes philanthropy, endowment building, community-building, capacity-building, grant making, organizational collaborations and public leadership for the benefit of Guthrie County and is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Guthrie County by investing in area nonprofits through its grant programs. The foundation also provides individuals, families and area businesses with a way to give back.
Grants are available to 501(c)3 organizations and government entities serving Guthrie County. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in Guthrie County. The local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community.
Advisory board members include Ryan Albers, Diane Flanery, Andrew Arganbright, Carla Hilgenberg, Susan Belding, JoAnn Johnson, Tamara Deal, Kirby Klinge, Joni Dvorak, Ruth Blomquist, Mary Ebert, Jeremy Muell, Tom Rutledge and Stacey Simmons.
Applications are now available for groups wishing to request funds from the GCCF. They are due Jan. 31, 2026. Contact gccfoundation@gmail.com with any questions or visit www.GuthrieCountyCommunityFoundation.org.