Kiwanis Club of
Corvallis |
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Kiwanis Club of
Corvallis |
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:
To assist all people, particularly young people, to realize lives of rich achievement;
To assist deserving youth in attaining vocational excellence;
To assist other organizations in the charitable, educational, scientific research and other humanitarian purposes with financial and/or other means;
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.
Where Foundation assistance went to in 2005-06:
| Oreganization | Purpose | Grant Amount |
| American Red Cross-Oregon PAC Chapter | General Funding | $300 |
| ARC of Benton County | Adair Easter Egg Hunt | $125 |
| ARC of Benton County | Art Supplies | $400 |
| Accentric | Arts Reaching Youth At Risk Program | $400 |
| Benton 4-H | Government Day Staff T-shirts | $200 |
| Benton County PEP | 14 Calendars, 20 Nutritional Cookbooks | $300 |
| Benton Furniture Share | Clean Up | $250 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis | Basketball Backboard Padding | $170 |
| CARDV | Plain Talk Program for Kids Program | $400 |
| Chidren's Farm Home | Clay for Ceramics Studio | $300 |
| Corvallis American Legion Baseball | Baseball Uniforms | $100 |
| Corvallis Parks and Recreation | Bicycle Repair Program | $200 |
| First Christian Church of Corvallis | Commercial Mixer - Stone Soup Kitchen | $423 |
| Friends of Benton County - RSVP | Recruit and Train Volunteers - SHIBA | $250 |
| Friends of the Family Ministry | Sand Tray Figurines and Dollhouse | $100 |
| Home Life, Inc. | Replace Vacuums and Rug Shampooer | $600 |
| Jeffferson Elementary | Supplies - 4-H Wildlife Steward | $300 |
| Kairos Consumer Council | Operating Expenses | $200 |
| Mary's River Gleaners | Food Distribution Expense | $350 |
| Parent Enhancement Program | Training materials | $250 |
| Old Mill Center | Play Equipment (2-3 panels) | $400 |
| Oregon 4-H Conference Center | Educational Kiosk | $200 |
| Philomath Scout Lodge | Help Build Scout Lodge Facility | $300 |
| Philomath Youth Activities | Heavy-Duty Waterslide | $300 |
| Total Allocated | $6,818 |
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 handy "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: Kris Egan, President
(541) 745-7422Kiwanis Club of Corvallis:
Doug Conrad, Russ EarleArt Koebel , Vice President
(541) 752-8197Kiwanis Club of Western Hills:
Fred Quale, Jim JuntunenKeith McCreight, Treasurer
541-929-3904Kiwanis Club of Sunrisers:
Steve Blevans, Jim HazardCarla Friedt, Secretary
(541) 740-5340Dan 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:
Foundation
Funding Application form (PDF)