Coleman County Foundation

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COLEMAN COUNTY FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2009-2010

Zac Allen
Carla Finley
Tim Manley
Michael Taylor
Jo Tyson
Jill Atwood
Randy Turner
Ernie Yates
Roy Poage

Contacts:
Katie Alford

Community Foundation of Abilene President

Courtney Jackson

Grants Director

Friends of the Coleman County Foundation Accepting Grant Proposals

The Friends of Coleman County Foundation will accept proposals through April 2, 2010 for its annual grant cycle. Nonprofit organizations and community groups that support cultural, civic, educational and human services activities in Coleman County may apply for a grant. Friends of the Foundation will consider funding for special projects, innovative programs, equipment and building needs. Grants generally range from $1,000 - $5,000 and are awarded on a competitive basis.

A grant writing workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Courtney Jackson, Community Foundation of Abilene Grants Director will offer grant writers helpful tips and guidance in writing their grant proposals. More information regarding this workshop will be forth coming.

In 2005, the Friends of the Coleman County Foundation was established as a support arm of the Coleman County Foundation. The creation of “Friends” provides another grant opportunity for community agencies in addition to the grants from the Coleman County Foundation awarded each Fall.

Organizations interested in applying are required to obtain a copy of the grant guidelines from the Coleman Chamber of Commerce or by contacting Courtney Jackson at 325-676-3883 or cjackson@abilene.com.

Contact:
Nancy Roberts
Community Foundation of Abilene
Marketing/Communications Director
(325) 676-3883

Proposal Cover Sheet	Click here for document
Financial Report Form	Click here for document
Bid Form	Click here for document
Project Budget Sheet	Click here for document
Balance Sheet	Click here for document

Contact: Nancy Roberts
Marketing/Communications Director
325-676-3883

Tim Manley of Wind Clean Corp. hands Zac Allen from the
Coleman County Foundation a check for $8,000. Manley states that
the funds were from the Corporation and employees and said that
they are very proud to be a part of this community.

Coleman County Foundation awards over $42,000 in grants
12/15/2009
The Coleman County Foundation celebrated its 10 year anniversary by awarding 12 deserving community non-profit organizations a total of $42,250 in grants.

The Coleman County Foundation hosted its annual grant reception at the Coleman Public Library on Thursday, December 10th, 2009. Attendees included foundation board members, friends of the organization, staff members of the Community Foundation, and grant recipients.

Zac Allen, Coleman County Foundation chairman, formally welcomed the crowd and delivered a brief history of the Coleman County Foundation. The Foundation began in 1999 with an original gift of 1.7 million dollars from Holiday Hill. The late Clyde Allen along with the founding board were instrumental in providing key leadership for the Foundation. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over a half a million dollars in grant funds back into the community.

Holiday Hill's original gift institutionalized the Foundation, while a group called "Friends of the Coleman County Foundation" help sustain the organization by giving individual gifts (click here for a list of the members). Anyone interested in the Friends of the Coleman County Foundation can join by donating $100 or more to Friends of the Coleman County Foundation, Coleman County Foundation, P.O. Box 700, Coleman, Texas 76834.

The Board of Directors and the Community Foundation of Abilene provide leadership and direction for the organization. Coleman Board members include Zac Allen, Carla Finley, Tim Manley, Michael Taylor, Jo Tyson, Jill Atwood, Randy Turner, Ernie Yates and Roy Poage.

The 2009 grant committee awarded the following organization grants for their causes and projects:

C.H. Hale Prostate Cancer Foundation for the We Care project which provides emergency assistance and prescriptions for clients.

Christian Family Ministries of Coleman County/Loaves and Fishes Food Ministries to repair and replace wood eaves and structural damage due to the leaking roof.

Coleman County Medical Center for Video System Center.

Coleman Public Library for an update to the adult non-fiction materials.

Fine Arts League of Coleman County to purchase a digital projector, file cabinet, and art supplies for Youth Art Show Awards.

Girl Scouts Central Texas Council to support an afterschool program for girls in grades 4-6 focused on science, technology, engineering and math instruction.

Humane Society of Coleman County to purchase gas heaters for the thrift store.

Matthew 25 Ministries to purchase a commercial refrigerator and to support annual Teen Battle Cry leadership training.

Novice Volunteer Fire Department to help renovate a Forest Service Truck and outfit a tanker.

PINE-Partners in Novice Education to provide fencing and gravel for a playground.

Santa Anna Volunteer Fire Department to purchase 2 automatic external defibrillators.

Valera Community Center for a new refrigerator.

The evening concluded with Mr. Allen giving his final thanks to the Coleman Public Library and its staff, Friends of the Foundation, Community Foundation of Abilene, and to the grant winners for constantly improving Coleman County.

To find out more information about the Coleman County Foundation, click the banner below or look for press releases in the future for grant information for your own organization.

Pictures from the CCF May Party

Foundation Awards $61,000 to Area Agencies for the Good of Coleman County
Coleman County Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for 2008

The Coleman County Foundation recently awarded over $61,000 in grants to agencies in the Coleman County area. “We are excited to be able to help so many people and agencies in our area through these grants,” said Jill Atwood, Coleman Country Foundation Board member, “The Coleman County Foundation exists because people in our community want to help and they believe in the future of Coleman County. Thank you to everyone involved in the Coleman County Foundation.”

The following agencies are 2008 Coleman County Foundation grant recipients:
$5,000 to the Coleman Little League for improvements to the batting cage
$13,200 to Coleman County Medical Center to assist with a Picture Archiving Communications System
$6,440 to Coleman High School Shop Department to purchase equipment for welding and construction classes
$5,000 to the Coleman County Chamber of Commerce to assist with the purchase of new board room furniture
$2,000 to Coleman Public Library for tables, chairs and carts
$1,000 to C.H. Hale Prostate Cancer Foundation, Inc. for the We Care Program
$8,500 to Holiday Hill Nursing Home to assist with the purchase of a bladder scan
$2,500 to the Humane Society of Coleman to assist with the spay neuter program
$4,850 to Keep Coleman Beautiful to assist with tire removal and lawn equipment
$2,000 to the Lake Coleman Fire Department to assist with renovation of Fire Department/Community Center
$7,500 to Matthew 25 Ministries to assist with the Hot Meals Program and the Battle Cry Program
$3,700 to the Santa Anna Foundation for the conversion of Santa Anna News archives from microfilm to digital format

The Coleman County Foundation was established in 1999 to help Coleman County residents give back to their community. Since its inception in 1999, the Coleman County Foundation has awarded over $470,000 in grants.

Friends of Coleman Co. Foundation Award Grants
12/3/2007
Friends of the Coleman County Foundation gathered last Thursday night at Sunnies in downtown Santa Anna to enjoy a wine tasting and light snacks but, more importantly, hand out checks to various organizations.

There are 126 members of the Friends group. Part of the money they pay in annual dues turns into grants to organizations who request assistance. This year, 14 proposals were received and considered by a committee made up of a dozen county residents. David Stewart and Sarah Beal served as chairmen of the Friends committee. After much consideration and discussion, the 14 requests were cut to seven finalists. Fewer grants were given this year but each contained more money than in the past. Grants totaling $21,550 were given to the following:

Grant 1 - In the amount of $3,000 was given to the Coleman Career Center for skills training. Accepting on behalf of the Career Center was Richard Holloway, Coleman High School Prinicipal.

Grant 2 - In the amount of $3,000 went to the Coleman Christian Fellowship for roller skates. The Fellowship is a youth ministry located on East College in the former skating rink building. Skating is part of their outreach.

Grant 3 - In the amount of $1,800 was given to Coleman County Crimestoppers for signage and awards.

Grant 4 - In the amount of $3,500 to the Coleman Heritage, Arts and Preservation Society for ceiling fans and lights.

Grant 5 - In the amount of $2,115.00 to the Fine Arts League of Coleman County for a Commercial Gallery Hanging System for the Bill Franklin Center. The system will enhance and enlarge space for all future exhibits and provide needed hanging space for the art.

Grant 6 - In the amount of $4,635 to the Friends of the Coleman Public Library for books and education tools. Some of the money will help buy a laminating machine.

Grant 7 - In the amount of $3,500 to Matthew 25 Ministries for a new commercial freezer.

Grants from the Coleman County Foundation - Spring 2007

$1000 to the C. H. Hale Prostate Cancer Foundation
“We Care Program”

$3,264 to the Coleman County First Responders
BCI Finger Pulse Oximeter

$4,538 to Coleman County Medical Center
Trauma Stretcher

15,000 Coleman County youth Activity Center
Assistance with ongoing utilities and insurance costs

$14,734 to the Coleman Public Library
Assist with air-conditioning Tillman building

$2,505 to the Coleman Fire Department
3 Scott Radio Communicators and 3 brackets

$5,000 Coleman County Fire Departments
$500 to each of the 10 Volunteer Fire Departments

$500 to the Hearts of Texas Porcelain Arts Club
Teacher salaries, supplies, and workshop expenses

$5,000 to Matthew 25 Ministries
New Freezer

Grants from The Friends of the Coleman County Foundation

$750 to the C.H. Hale Prostate
Cancer Foundation
“We Care Program”

$3,000 to the Coleman Christian
Fellowship Center
New roller skates

$1,488 to the Coleman County
First Responders
Two way radios

$4,000 to Coleman County Medical Center
ORTHO PRO|VUE machine

$900 to Loaves and Fishes Ministries
New kitchen items and equipment

$2,500 to the Coleman Public Library
Renovation and expansion project

$1,000 to the Comanche Shores
Volunteer Fire Department
Assistance with the completion of new firehouse

$750 to the Fine Arts League of
Coleman County
Assistance with the purchase of art panels and an overhead mirror

$500 to the Friends of the Coleman Public Library
Books

$1,500 to the Humane Society of
Coleman County
Spay/neuter event

$3,000 to Matthew 25 Ministries
Completion of kitchen and interior improvements

Coleman County Foundation Grant Awards, Spring 2006

Nonprofit Organization	Grant Award	Amount
Boy Scout Troop 221/ First United Methodist Church	Outdoor equipment replacement	$7,907.00
C.H. Hale Prostate Cancer Foundation, Inc.	Funds for WE CARE program	$2,000.00
Coleman County First Responders Organization	Automatic External Defibrillator, portable suctioning devices, oxygen regulators and intubation kits	$3,849.00
Coleman County Medical Center	BiPAP machine	$5,000.00
Coleman Heritage, Arts & Preservation Society	Repairs to 54 stained glass windows	$8,910.00
Humane Society of Coleman County	Printing costs for brochure	$1,500.00
Loaves and Fishes	New dishwasher, oven and range and materials for other repairs	$8,650.00
Matthew 25 Ministries	Salary for Coordinating Supervisor	$7,000.00
Novice Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary	Funds for repairs to Community Center Building	$3,134.00
Santa Anna Historical Development Organization	Stonemason project in conjunction with Humanities Texas	$1,500.00
South Coleman Co. Volunteer Fire Department	Pressure Pump and Bunker Coats	$3,939.00
Coleman County Volunteer Fire Departments	$1,000 per VFD	$9,000.00
Total Amount Awarded		$62,389.00

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