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Great Fish Awards report
Total Awarded in the 2020 Challenge was over $3.2 million. Find out how the nonprofits did, special awards, incentive grants, and more interesting facts about the 2020 Challenge.
2021
Day of Giving and Unity – giving tuesday
Local nonprofit organizations raised more than $394,000 for programs and projects during the Day of Giving & Unity campaign May 4 and 5. Hosted by Whitefish Community Foundation, the 28-hour campaign provided a convenient way for donors to support 91 nonprofits serving the Flathead Valley and Eureka.
Organizations that raised at least $2,000 received a $1,000 matching grant from Whitefish Community Foundation, made possible by individuals who designated their gifts to the match and members of the foundation’s Circle of Giving. In addition to $80,000 in matching grants, Whitefish Community Foundation awarded 24 $100 incentive grants throughout the campaign to encourage participation, bringing the total raised to $476,655.
Nonprofit Development Partnership
Whitefish Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Development Partnership is the continuation of the program started by Flathead Community Foundation. Monthly workshops are offered free of charge to local nonprofits. Click below to find out how we can assist your nonprofit.
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND
Whitefish Community Foundation has activated a Community Emergency Response Fund to support local nonprofits helping those directly impacted by COVID-19. The Program is providing emergency funding to nonprofits to help them provide critical services to those in need. Many nonprofits are seeing a significant increase in the demand for their services. Click on Learn More to find out what is currently being funded.
Experience a donor advised FUND
A Donor Advised Fund offers individuals and families the ease and flexibility of giving, similar to a private foundation but without all the expense and administration. Gifts of cash or appreciated securities can be donated to set up your fund. You use your fund to make grants to charities over a period of time. Your gift can grow tax free through several investment options. The Community Foundation will do all the administration so that you can focus on your philanthropy.
Leave Your Legacy
A Legacy Fund is a charitable tool that allows you to set up a bequest to your community to direct your gift to the nonprofits that are aligned with your interests and passions. A Legacy Fund is a designated endowment fund that allows your gift to make annual distributions from your named fund in perpetuity. It is a wonderful way for you to leave a legacy to your community and be remembered for it.
MAKE A GIFT TO THE WHITEFISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Whitefish Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on fostering philanthropy, building endowments and helping donors benefit our community. Our work makes the Great Fish Community Challenge possible. If you value our work please make a gift to the Community Foundation through the Great Fish Community Challenge and help us continue making good things happen in our community.
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Day of Giving & Unity Donations Top $394,000 in 28 Hours
Local nonprofit organizations raised more than $394,000 for programs and projects during the Day of Giving & Unity campaign May 4 and 5. Hosted by Whitefish Community Foundation, the 28-hour...
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Whitefish Community Foundation Opens Spring Community Grant, Kids Fund Applications
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Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership
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6th Annual Great Fish – Preliminary Total
2020 Great Fish Challenge another Success Donors gave generously throughout the campaign during the 6th annual Great Fish Community Challenge organized by the Whitefish Community Foundation. The...
Winter 2020 Newsletter
Whitefish Community Foundation Welcomes Four New Directors to the Board The Whitefish Community Foundation’s Board of Directors is a group of community minded donors, leaders, and professionals....
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