Special to the Times Vedette
In its effort to improve the quality of life in Guthrie County, the Guthrie County Community Foundation awarded a total of $213,874 to local nonprofits. Each year, the Foundation requests applications from local non-profit organizations. Qualified organizations must be located within Guthrie County or provide services to residents of Guthrie County.
The Foundation has continued to grow over the years and providing a growing number of helpful resources to services in the county. Local residents may also donate to the Guthrie County Foundation as a way to preserve what they love about Guthrie County and receive tax benefits. Visit GuthrieCountyCommunityFoundation.org to learn more about the Foundation.
This year, the largest grants went to Little Charger Early Learning Center, the Guthrie County Hospital Foundation, and the summer children’s lunch programs sponsored by the Lutheran Church of Hope in Panora and the Bayard Church of Christ.
|
Applicant |
Project |
Total Funded |
|
Little Smiles & Company |
Improvements for childcare |
$6,700.00 |
|
Panora EMS |
Power Stair Chair |
$6,000.00 |
|
City of Stuart, dba Stuart Rescue |
Upgrading radio communication |
$8,000.00 |
|
Menlo Fire & Rescue Foundation |
Updating protective fire gear |
$8,000.00 |
|
Stuart Public Library |
Updating computers & technology |
$3,500.00 |
|
GC Historical Village Foundation |
1890 Youtz Carriage House renovation |
$3,000.00 |
|
Little Panther Day Care in Panora |
Outside Sunshades |
$10,300.00 |
|
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central SW Iowa |
Safety First |
$7,500.00 |
|
Friends of Guthrie County Public Library |
Read Tech 2024 |
$3,500.00 |
|
Coon Rapids Fire Department |
Equipment for Fire Department |
$5,800.00 |
|
Stuart Fire Department |
Bunker Gear Equipment |
$7,500.00 |
|
Lutheran Church of Hope Panora Local Site |
Panora Summer Food Program |
$13,300.00 |
|
Bayard Church of Christ |
Summer Lunch Program |
$13,300.00 |
|
City of Guthrie Center |
Mitchell Park-New playground equip. |
$10,000.00 |
|
City of Coon Rapids: Thomas Rest Haven |
Memory Care Supplies |
$900.00 |
|
City of Menlo |
Basketball Court/Park Renovation |
$5,000.00 |
|
Yale Community Club Association |
Equipment Replacement |
$2,500.00 |
|
Guthrie County Hospital Foundation |
GCH/ENT Equipment |
$17,274.88 |
|
City of Coon Rapids-Parks & Recreation |
Purchase of Equipment |
$1,000.00 |
|
Little Charger Learning Center |
Build Little Charger Learning Center |
$50,000.00 |
|
Guthrie County Arts Council |
Multi-Purpose Room Project |
$5,000.00 |
|
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program(Senior & Volunteer Program) |
Samaritan’s Feet Seniors |
$2,000.00 |
|
Casey Public Library |
Kids area and front desk area updates |
$1,000.00 |
|
Iowa College Access Network |
High School Preparedness/Financial Aid |
$1,000.00 |
|
Stuart American Legion |
New HVAC |
$12,500.00 |
|
Coon Rapids-Bayard Education Foundation |
CR-B Hygiene Initiative |
$1,500.00 |
|
Stuart Economic Development |
Depot Preserving doors, windows, facade |
$7,800.00 |
|
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|
Total Allocated |
|
$213,874.88 |
Eligible applicants for a 2024 grant are 501(c)3 non-profit organizations or organizations that have the same tax-exempt qualifying status. Qualified organizations must be located within Guthrie County or provide services to residents of Guthrie County.