FYE 2009 GRANT LIST
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Winter Park, Florida
In support of the David R. Roberts Youth in Philanthropy Award. For more information about AFP, please visit www.afpcentralflorida.org
GRANT AMOUNT $3,500.00
Black History Committee of Orange
County, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
In support of the Sixth Annual Black History Month Gala and Celebration. For more information about Black History Committee of Orange County, please visit www.bhcoc.com
GRANT AMOUNT $2,500.00
BoardSource
Washington, D.C.
To provide support to the BoardSource National Leadership Forum to be held in Orlando. For more information about BoardSource, please visit www.boardsource.org
GRANT AMOUNT $10,000.00
Children’s Campaign, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida
Our Children: 2008 Truth Tour, a statewide series of informational community meetings to promote citizen engagement and non-partisan candidate education, at Orlando City Hall. For more information about Children’s Campaign, please visit www.iamforkids.org
GRANT AMOUNT $5,000.00
Community Communications, Inc. - WMFE-TV/FM
Orlando, Florida
A fundraising challenge for each of the agency's 21 Board Members to raise $1,000 in new or increased donations. For more information about WMFE, please visit www.wmfe.org
GRANT AMOUNT $21,000.00
Council of Michigan Foundations
Grand Haven, Michigan
In support of 2009 programs. For more information about CMF, please visit www.cmif.org.
GRANT AMOUNT $500.00
FOCUS
Orlando, Florida
Provide transportation for children to attend the Florida Citrus Sports Day for Kids. For more information about FOCUS, please visit www.focusorlando.org
GRANT AMOUNT $200.00
Florida Philanthropic Network
Winter Park, Florida
In support of 2009 programs. For more information about FPN, please visit www.fpnetwork.org
GRANT AMOUNT $6,000.00
Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
In support of Breakfast of Champions fundraising event. For more information about Legal Aid society of the Orange County Bar Association, please visit www.legalaidocba.org
GRANT AMOUNT $2,000.00
Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center
Winter Park, Florida
In support of 2009 programs of the Donors Forum of Central Florida. For more information about the Philanthropy Center, please visit www.pnlc.rollins.edu
GRANT AMOUNT $8,600.00
The Philanthropy Roundtable
Washington, DC
In support of 2009 programs. For more information about The Philanthropy Roundtable, please visit www.philanthropyroundtable.org
GRANT AMOUNT $1,000.00
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
Winter Park, Florida
In support of the agency's 2009 Chamber Cares effort to raise funds for Seniors First. For more information about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.winterpark.org
GRANT AMOUNT $6,000.00
CULTURAL
Michelee Puppets, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
To provide new and increased office and workshop space and to purchase computer hardware and software. For more information about Michelee Puppets, please visit
www.micheleepuppets.org
GRANT AMOUNT $60,900.00
EDUCATION
The Geneva School Inc.
Winter Park, Florida
"The Moral Biography of Wealth and Philanthropy" presentation by Dr. Paul Schervish. For more information about The Geneva School, please visit www.genevaschool.org
GRANT AMOUNT $4,000.00
United States Catholic Conference - Diocese of Orlando
Orlando, Florida
For the Jerry and Peggy Hilbrich Scholarship Fund in recognition of Jerry Hilbrich’s retirement as Diocese of Orlando Chief Financial Officer.
GRANT AMOUNT $25,000.00
HEALTH CARE
Hospice Of Michigan Inc.
Detroit, Michigan
In support of the documentary "Except for Six "and a public awareness campaign "Have You Had the Talk?” For more information about Hospice of Michigan, please visit www.hom.org
GRANT AMOUNT $25,500.00
HUMAN SERVICES
The ALS Association, Inc. Florida Chapter
Tampa, FL
Walk to Defeat ALS. For more information about ALS Association, please visit www.als-florida.org
GRANT AMOUNT $3,500.00
Alzheimer Resource Center, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
To cover the cost of installing and transferring client records to a new management software system. For more information about Alzheimer Resource Center, please visit www.AlzheimerResourceCenter.org
GRANT AMOUNT $13,175.00
American Red Cross of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Tropical Storm Fay Emergency Relief Effort. For more information about American Red Cross of Central Florida, please visit www.redcross.org/fl/centralflorida
GRANT AMOUNT $25,000.00
American Red Cross of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
In support of the renovation of the main Orlando administrative office. For more information about American Red Cross of Central Florida, please visit www.redcross.org/fl/centralflorida
GRANT AMOUNT $10,000.00
Anthony House Inc.
Zellwood, Florida
Support for homeless shelter
GRANT AMOUNT $20,000.00
Anthony House Inc.
Zellwood, Florida
Emergency funding to assist with the final expenses of suspending operations
GRANT AMOUNT $10,000.00
Anthony House Inc.
Zellwood, Florida
Emergency funding to assist with the final expenses of suspending operations
GRANT AMOUNT $10,000.00
BETA Center
Orlando, Florida
To provide basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter for BETA Center clients during 2009. For more information on BETA, please visit www.betacenter.org
GRANT AMOUNT $10,000.00
Catholic Charities of Orlando, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
To provide emergency relief to victims of Tropical Strom Fay. For more information about Catholic Charities of Orlando, please visit www.ccorlando.org
GRANT AMOUNT $25,000.00
Christian HELP Foundation, Inc.
Casselberry, Florida
Provide basic needs of employment counseling, food, utility costs, and rent & mortgage assistance to Central Florida unemployed. For more information about Christian HELP, please visit www.christianhelp.org
GRANT AMOUNT $10,000.00
Elevate Orlando
Maitland, Florida
To provide a Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center membership and training. For more information about Elevate Orlando, please visit www.elevateorlando.org
GRANT AMOUNT $200.00
Florida Foundation for Special Children, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
To assist developmentally delayed campers to attend Camp Thunderbird in Summer 2009. For more information about Florida Foundation for Special Children, please visit www.questinc.org
GRANT AMOUNT $10,000.00
Forgotten Harvest
Oak Park, Michigan
To provide a fundraising challenge for the 2009 Mother's Day Appeal. For more information about Forgotten Harvest, please visit www.forgottenharvest.org
GRANT AMOUNT $30,000.00
Foundation for Foster Children
Orlando, Florida
Provide a fundraising challenge to local high-net worth individuals, increasing philanthropic giving for the healthy development of over 1,500 foster youth in the Central Florida region. For more information about Foundation for Foster Children, please visit www.foundationforfosterchildren.org
GRANT AMOUNT $25,000.00
Heart to Heart - A Community Care Home
Casselberry, Florida
To encourage other funders to support re-organized agency.
GRANT AMOUNT $50,000.00
Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, Inc.
Winter Park, Florida
To provide basic needs of food, financial assistance and counseling for clients during 2009. For more information about Jewish Family Services, please visit www.jfsorlando.org
GRANT AMOUNT $10,000.00
Kids House of Seminole
Sanford, Florida
Challenge grant to encourage donations. For more information on Kids House of Seminole, please visit www.kidshouse.org
GRANT AMOUNT $50,000.00
Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc.
New York, New York
Central Florida K.I.D.S. Program, supplying new clothes to Central Florida children. For more information about K.I.D.S, please visit www.kidsdonations.org
GRANT AMOUNT $50,000.00
La Amistad Foundation, Inc.
Fern Park, Florida
To provide a Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center membership and training. For more information about La Amistad, please visit www.laamistad.org
GRANT AMOUNT $425.00
Lutheran Counseling Services, Inc.
Winter Park, Florida
In support of the 2008-09 programs that provide quality professional care through confidential pastoral counseling and consultation. For more information about Lutheran Counseling Services, please visit www.lutherancounselingservices.org
GRANT AMOUNT $1,500.00
Mustard Seed of Central Florida, Inc.
Longwood, Florida
Repair roof damage caused by Tropical Storm Fay, support of Beds For Kids program, and to replace revenue resulting from vendor fraud. For more information about Mustard Seed of Central Florida, please visit www.mustardseedfla.org
GRANT AMOUNT $37,500.00
New Beginnings of Lake County, Inc.
Clermont, Florida
To provide a community challenge to encourage contributions. For more information about New Beginnings of Lake County, please visit www.newbeginningslake.org
GRANT AMOUNT $50,000.00
Restore Orlando, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
To provide a community challenge to encourage donations that will increase the agency's capacity to provide services to residents of the Holden Heights community. For more information about Restore Orlando, please visit www.restoreorlando.org
GRANT AMOUNT $25,000.00
Safe House of Seminole
Sanford, Florida
To provide "The Basics" addressing the fundamental needs of women and children residing at Safe House of Seminole due to domestic violence. For more information about Safe House of Seminole, please visit www.safehouseofseminole.org
GRANT AMOUNT $10,000.00
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
In support of Faces Behind the Miracles Fundraising Breakfast. For more information about UCP of Central Florida, please visit www.ucpcdc.org
GRANT AMOUNT $3,000.00
United States Catholic Conference -
St. Margaret Mary
Winter Park, Florida
To provide a Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center membership and training. For more information about St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, please visit www.stmargaretmary.org
GRANT AMOUNT $1,000.00
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Edyth Bush (Mrs. Archibald G. Bush) was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Sarah and Eugene Bassler. She became a successful ballet dancer, actress, musician, composer and playwright.