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The Community Foundation of NCW is for people who care about making this part of the world a more wonderful place to live, to learn, to work and raise family. Established in 1986, your foundation attracts and manages charitable gifts from a broad range of people for the long-term benefit of Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties. Our motivation is simple; no one knows exactly what North Central Washington’s needs will be in 20, 50 or 100 years, yet we believe that tomorrow’s local leaders will need substantial charitable resources to respond adequately to the issues of the day. We are a foundation of, by and for all of the citizens in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties.
Our mission, to grow, protect and connect charitable gifts in support of strong communities, is purposefully broad. We work in four basic areas: 1) making grants to strengthen and support local nonprofit organizations; 2) advancing philanthropy at all levels of giving; 3) raising awareness of local charitable needs and giving opportunities; 4) managing the investments of our community’s charitable endowment. All decisions are based on local needs and interests and are directed by a 21-member board of trustees.
Annual Reports:Recent Grants
The mission of the U.S. Armed Forces Legacy is “To provide a place for veterans and members of the United States Armed Forces to be honored and remembered. ”
Ohme Gardens is an internationally known garden and an important tourist destination for.
The Community Foundation was pleased to grant $6,500 to purchase new playground equipment for Simpson Park.
Cornerstone Community Adult Family Home in Leavenworth, a project of Upper Valley MEND, will be home to adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
The Community Cultural Project provides a space for community gatherings and programs for cultural enrichment serving the communities in the north Okanogan Valley including Tonasket, Oroville, Loomis, Chesaw, Wauconda and surrounding areas.
Oroville Senior Citizens received a $5,000 grant to replace the barely-functioning walk-in freezer in the Oroville Senior Center.
Recognizing the incredibly rich scenic, recreation and wildlife value of the Wenatchee Foothills and the forecast for population growth.
Two Okanogan county animal care organizations recently collaborated to open a high- volume, high-quality spay and neuter clinic for cats and dogs of low income families.
A $3,750 grant to the Chelan Douglas Land Trust helped publish a comprehensive booklet providing current residents and newcomers the information they need to be good stewards of our amazing natural heritage. 5000 handbooks were distributed to businesses and were sent to new neighbors.
The North Central Educational Service District in collaboration with the Partnership for Children & Families received a grant of $2,500 to bring teams of school personnel together from twelve districts in Chelan and Douglas counties.
College. It’s not a dream. It’s a plan. The WHS GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Scholars Program was so successful, additional staff was required to support the students.
Lynn Love, teacher at Orchard Middle School in Wenatchee, WA, says “Every day since receiving the grant, I have watched our students blossom into talented, knowledgeable musicians.”
The Community Foundation joined in celebrating the Wenatchee Apollo Club’s 100th birthday with a $1,000 grant for a commemorative program.
Flower Dancing In The Wind is a full-size bronze sculpture by Jerry McKellar.
The Apple Hill Art Camp came to the Okanogan Valley in 2005 to help fill a gap in art education.
