GPCF awards a dozen IMPACT grants to nonprofits
Members of the Greater Polson Community Foundation and IMPACT grant recipients include (l-r): Ron Bone, Shauna Rubel, Valerie Lindstrom, David Lewing, Susan Fortner, Melissa Dunning, Cathy Gillhouse, Tom Missett, Jo Cheff, Toni Altenberg, David King, Aric Cooksley, Dorothy Ashcraft, Abbi Dooley, Roger Grimes, Raeva Corkhill, Toni Whealon, Helen Mangels and Jeanette Phillips.
The Greater Polson Community Foundation awarded its annual IMPACT grants to 12 local non-profits on June 29 as part of its 2023 IMPACT grant cycle.
Directors and team members from Code Girls United, Polson Boxing Club, Flathead Lake Bio Station, Miracle of America Museum, Ninepipes Museum, Flathead Lake International Cinema fest, North Lake County Library, Mission Valley Aquatics, the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation, Polson Parks Department and the Mission Valley Choral Society were on hand to discuss their projects and accept funds on behalf of the nonprofits.
Since 2009, over $1,275,000 has been granted to organizations to meet community needs. “Being able to support our community non-profits and their projects is definitely a highlight of our year,” said GPCF Grants Chairman Jeanette Phillips. “We are able to do these grants because our donors truly love making a difference.”
Gifts and donations make it possible to add significantly to the permanent endowment, which totals over $1 million. Grants are funded by the interest earnings from the permanent endowment and are awarded annually through Trust Based Grants in February and Impact Grants in July.
“With the 2023 grant projects off and running, the GPCF continues to put our words into action by inspiring philanthropy, community pride and improvement,” said Phillips.
To learn more about the Greater Polson Community Foundation call 406-883-GPCF, visit www.greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org or find the organization on Facebook.