GCCF Meets With Local Junior Leaders

Executive Director Sabrina Gaddis and Board Member Pam Patrick met recently with Junior Leaders to discuss how Grant County Community Foundation works and how they can help to contribute to our great community.  They will be selecting a project and applying for a grant from GCCF to help them implement the project.  What a great opportunity for our young leaders to make a difference here in Grant County! Did you know: In 2006, the Grant County Fund was established with the Western Kansas Community Foundation (WKCF) as a field of interest fund to serve the philanthropic needs of Grant County. An Advisory Committee was selected to provide a local presence in Grant County and a channel of communication with the Western Kansas Community Foundation regarding the needs and service opportunities in Grant County. Since then, they have participated in two successful funding challenges which provided $88,518 in matching funds in addition to the endowments received.  As the fund was developed and additional opportunities offered through the WKCF, the fund transitioned to the Grant County Community Foundation (GCCF) in 2010 and became a full affiliate of WKCF. On June 14, 2017, the Grant County Commuinty Foundation Board of Directors voted to withdraw from its affiliate status and become an independent community foundation. As of December 15, 2017, GCCF has incorporated and received in 501(c)3 status from the IRS. During the last eight years, over $550,000 has been granted to organizations in Grant County through the combined efforts of the Grant County Community Foundation and the Western Kansas Community Foundation. - Source Grant County Community Foundation.