SCF MANAGED 166 FUNDS IN 2024 INCLUDING 10 NEW FUNDS ALL GOVERNED BY FORMAL AGREEMENTS INDICATING THE DONOR'S CHARITABLE INTENT. CONTRIBUTIONS OF $880,028 WERE MADE BY 385 DONORS. THE COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM MADE 145 GRANTS TO 70 AGENCIES SUPPORTING ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELFARE, THE ARTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN OUR SERVICE AREA. SCFS ROBUST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AWARDED 80 SCHOLARSHIPS TO 61 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND ADULT LEARNERS. 55 VOLUNTEERS REVIEWED THE APPLICATIONS OF BOTH COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS. THE WOMEN'S FUND ADDRESSES FUNDING GAPS IN THE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN BELOIT FOCUSING ON: HEALTH AND STABILITY, SAFETY AND SECURITY, OPPORTUNITY, AND LEADERSHIP. THE LITERACY FOR LIFE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON THE BENEFITS OF PARENT-CHILD COMMUNICATION INCLUDING IMPROVED OUTCOMES IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, TEEN RISK BEHAVIORS, CRIME, INCOME, AND EMPLOYMENT.
