Geneseo Foundation Grants, 2008-2009
The Foundation has provided over half a million in grants to qualified organizations during 2008-2009. Here are just a few of the community groups and projects supported...
| $100,000.00 | Geneseo School Facility Enhancement Foundation - Millikin Field Project (2 Year Grant) | |
| 99,000.00 | Antique Engine & Tractor Association (4 Year Grant) | |
| 60,000.00 | Abilities Plus - Bringing Home The Dream Campaign (3 Year Grant) | |
| 59,300.00 | Scholarships Awarded | |
| 30,000.00 | Geneseo Historical Association (Matching Grant) | |
| 25,000.00 | Geneseo Community Park District - Renovation of Indoor Pool & Lobby Area | |
| 15,000.00 | Atkinson Public Library (Matching Grant) | |
| 13,500.00 | Geneseo Development & Growth, Inc. | |
| 12,500.00 | Junior Achievement of the Heartland | |
| 11,000.00 | Geneseo Marriage & Family Counseling | |
| 10,770.00 | Geneseo Community Unit School District - Geneseo High School Kindles | |
| 10,000.00 | Geneseo Community Unit School District - Millikin Elementary Laptop Computers | |
| 10,000.00 | The Good Shepherd Foundation | |
| 9,000.00 | Geneseo Art League | |
| 8,000.00 | Rebuilding Together Geneseo/Cambridge | |
| 8,000.00 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley | |
| 7,500.00 | Geneseo Community Chest | |
| 6,000.00 | Henry County Youth Services Bureau | |
| 6,000.00 | Hammond Henry Hospital Auxiliary | |
| 5,500.00 | Royal Family Kids Camp | |
| 4,000.00 | Honor Flight of the Quad Cities | |
| 4,000.00 | Geneseo Youth Football | |
| 4,000.00 | Teen Reach Adventure Camp | |
| 3,500.00 | Andover Historical Society | |
| 3,000.00 | Geneseo Community Unit School District - Geneseo High School Choir Robes & Dresses | |
| 16,050.00 | Other Grants Given | |
| $540,620.00 | Total Grants Awarded |
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| Millikin Elementary Computer Lab From L to R: Will Sammons and Taylor Smith. Back L to R: Morgan May; Bruce Fehlman, Foundation board member; and Mrs. Ford, teacher |
Hammond Henry Hospital Auxiliary Front: Payton Taylor. Standing L to R: Jessica Taylor; Mary Ann Vandersnick, Auxiliary President; and Bryce Chamberlain, Foundation board member |
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| Honor Flight of the Quad Cities L to R: Bryce Chamberlain, Foundation board member; Dick Detmer with Honor Flight; and Carl Walker, WWII Veteran |
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