Kiwanis Foundation
Since 1973
What is the Corvallis Kiwanis Foundation?
It is a non-profit foundation, incorporated under the laws of the State of Oregon and approved by Kiwanis International and the members of the three Corvallis-area Kiwanis clubs: the Kiwanis Club of Corvallis, the Kiwanis Club of Corvallis Sunrisers and the Kiwanis Club of Corvallis Western Hills. It contributes over $5,000 a year to organizations that benefit our community.
The major purposes of the foundation are:
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To assist all people, particularly young people, to realize lives of rich achievement;
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To assist deserving youth in attaining vocational excellence;
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To assist other organizations in the charitable, educational, scientific research and other humanitarian purposes with financial and/or other means;
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To support and encourage projects and programs which will, in the judgment of the foundation officers, improve and upgrade the quality of life in the Corvallis community.
Testamentary Gifts:
The Foundation is eligible to receive tax-exempt gifts by will or codicil. Individuals wishing to make such as gift should first seek professional tax advice. Use the "In Remembrance Donation" form:
In Remembrance Donation Form (PDF)
Administration of the Foundation:
All donations and gifts will be administered by the Board of Trustees of the Foundation in harmony with the stated purposes in accordance with the by-laws of the Foundation. All donated funds are invested and five percent of the assets are distributed each year, thus ensuring that funds will always be available to support and encourage worthwhile local projects and programs. Our annual overhead is less than one percent.
Foundation officials:
If you'd like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Corvallis Kiwanis Foundation, please contact one of the following:
Foundation Directors Club Representatives Art Kobel, President
(541) 752-8197Kiwanis Club of Corvallis:
Doug Conrad, Russ EarleJohn Gallagher, Vice President
(541) 753-5204Kiwanis Club of Western Hills:
Fred Quale, Jim JuntunenCarla Friedt, Treasurer
(541) 740-5340Kiwanis Club of Sunrisers:
Steve Blevans, Jim HazardBetty Brose, Secretary
(541) 760-5509Kris Egan, Immediate Past President Barrett Reeve, Dan Harrington, John Landers, & Jack Ross, Past Presidents
Corvallis Kiwanis Foundation
PO Box 1602
Corvallis, OR 97339
Send applications to the Foundation Secretary
Application for Funding:
The Kiwanis Club of Corvallis Foundation invites applications for funding. Due to IRS regulations, the Foundation can grant money only to non-profit agencies or governmental entities. The foundation is relatively small so most gifts are for a modest amount. Funding allocations will be made in the Fall Quarter only. Please use the following link to download the application form: