Newton Community and Healthcare Foundation: What's New

Newton Ccommunity and Healthcare Foundation

Women's Fund Grants

Members of the Women's Community Fund (WCF) recently announced the recipients of this year's grant distribution.

The fund, with 23 contributors donating $500 each, gave a total of $11,500 to the following area organizations:

Health Ministries of Harvey County, $5,000
Peace Connections, $2,100
Respite Care, Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, $1,700
St. Matthews' Representative Payee Program, $1,500
Harvey County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Task Force, $1,200

The WCF operates as a component donor-advised fund of Newton Community & Healthcare Foundation (NCHF).

The WCF's mission is to provide an avenue for area women to engage in philanthropy, creating a fund for projects which will benefit citizens in the Newton area.

"We had eight organizations apply for funds this year, and we were able to provide five of the groups with grants," said Nancy Craig, WCF executive board member. "I think our second year went very well, and we continue to add new members, so next year should be even better."

Any woman is welcome to support the WCF. A year's commitment to the fund is $500 which can be made in quarterly payments if the contributor chooses. The partnership with NCHF allows all fund donations to be tax-deductible.

Each year a Grants Committee presents the membership with a list of possible grant recipients, developed from member suggestions or grant applications. This year grant applications will be limited to $5,000 per request.

"We've decided to limit the amount awarded to each grant request while our fund is new to give groups a better opportunity to receive grants," added Craig.

For more information on becoming a member of the Women's Community Fund or grant applications, call Nancy Craig, 316-283-6128, or Suzie Luginbill, 316-315-0255.

Click here for a downloadable grant application form and guidelines.