INVESTING in Keith County
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Over the past 20 years, dedicated Fund Advisory Committees have been vigilant stewards of the unrestricted endowment. We are so grateful to those who had the foresight to form the Keith County Foundation Fund, or KCFF. We applaud the many giving individuals who have donated to the fund and entrusted the Foundation Advisory Council (FAC) to decide how the money is given, guided by our mission and vision. This structure allows flexibility for future opportunities and will continue to grow and benefit Keith County forever!
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Mindful of the responsibility entrusted to us, our FAC formally turned to interested community members to refine the vision and create practical alignment with community needs. The sessions were implemented through the cooperation of Keith County Area Development, NE Public Power District and KCFF. The process identified four areas of focus: Housing, Entrepreneurship, Early Childhood Development and First Impressions. Thank you to the dedicated citizens and organizations who have come forward to work on these areas and bring the sessions to fruition. It is very gratifying to see so many people that are passionate about the future of Keith County coming together to make our community a better place to live.
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2022 KCFF Keith County Investments
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Friends of the Kenfield Gallery - $5,793.96
Lemoyne Senior Center - $3,000
Front Street Cowboy Museum - $3,000
Trails West CASA - $2,700
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Grant total for four organizations is $14,493.96
Guided by our vision and mission statement, we strive to
make significant, sustainable grants and will designate funds
for the following entities.
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Youth Inspired Philanthropy, $10,000
Future Library Replacement Fund, $10,000
Big Give Matching Funds, $60,000
Housing (new housing study) $35,000
First Impressions through KCAD
(Branding for Keith County) $50,000
Early Childhood Development 2021 $50,000
Early Childhood Development 2022 $300,000
Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (E3) $17,000
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Total designated for eight above mentioned
organizations is $532,000.
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$546,000 in Investments
