Noble County Community Foundation

Grants paid to outside organizations through a grant process. Grants are made primarily to 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and other governmental organizations. They are made for items such as, but not limited to: food pantries; homeless shelters; school programs; physical fitness programs; victim aid; reading programs; animal shelters; disaster relief; and much more. There were approximately 100 grants made. Evaluations of grants are made prior to closure to ascertain that all goals and objectives are met according to grant proposals or fund agreements. Grant recipients are mainly Noble County recipients, or their project is to benefit Noble County residents. The grants also include donor advised and designated grants. Donor advised grants must be awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations or charitable projects.

Pulse (philanthropists utilizing lifelong services and education) consists of 22 members, 8th through 12th grade, from the three school corporations in Noble County. They conduct monthly service projects throughout the County. They provide an opportunity for non-profits to apply for grants twice per year, not to exceed 1,000 each. They conduct fundraising events to help with the cost of this program and each member contributes to their own endowment. They conduct education/training to Noble County's young philanthropists; by teaching philanthropy to elementary grades annually. They organize and pay for a senior citizen's prom. The purpose of this prom is to bridge generational gaps. There were approximately 100 attendees.

Grants paid to or on behalf of individuals. The majority of this is scholarship funds, which are a large part of the Foundation's funds held, and of their 2023 programs. Nccf paid approximately 85 grants helping 51 individuals further their education. This is mostly made up of high school seniors and adults. Three of these scholarships were chosen by the pulse group listed in 4c.