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Established in 1984, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States.
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We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of individuals knowledgeable about and dedicated to the charitable activities of southwest Washington.
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Our Foundation has granted more than $100 million since our inception. In 2010, we more than tripled the grant dollars awarded in 2009.
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We are home to more than 260 separate funds which distribute hundreds of grants annually, addressing arts and culture; children’s issues; civic and community building; conservation; education; and health and human services.
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We support the academic futures of approximately 190 students each year through 50 separate scholarship funds. More than $2 million in total scholarships has been awarded.
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Our Community Giving Fund has awarded nearly 300 grants totaling nearly $2 million – ranging in size from $2,500 to our $200,000 Impact Grant – to support the vitality of our community in a results-oriented manner.
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Our volunteer grant committees, experienced in local issues, guide the process of awarding grants to local nonprofit organizations with due diligence.
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We are a leader in public-private-Community Foundation projects including Propstra Square; Firstenburg Community Center; Jack, Will & Rob Center; the Travis Hays 21st Century Learning Center; and Stan Rister Stadium.
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Our Board invests endowed and expendable funds expertly and wisely with professional oversight provided by nationally renowned, independent investors.
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We have earned four Council on Foundations awards for excellence in communications, including top honors for our “Give” campaign.
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Our Foundation complies with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations in regards to our legal, ethical and operational practices.
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We have been recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization in our region by the Association of Fundraising Professionals for effecting dynamic community change through innovative philanthropy.
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