The Lexington Community Foundation exists to encourage and strengthen philanthropy in order to provide a permanent source of funding for opportunities to improve the quality of life, strengthen the sense of community, benefit future generations in Lexington, Nebraska.
Grant Awards Provide $295,836 of Support
Since January 1, 2011, the Foundation has awarded over $295,836 in grants to the Lexington area. The Foundation awards grants throughout the year from its unrestricted funds. Unrestricted funds are those gifts and donations given to the Foundation for use at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
GRANTS AWARDED
Club 180
$20,890
Distribution of Key ’11 proceeds to support the functions of this youth after school program.
Daughters of the American Revolution
$350
Grant funds used to purchase commemorative 9/11 flags and American flags for Lexington Middle School students’ Veteran’s Day celebration.
Give BIG Lexington
$235,850
Distribution of pass through donations, match grant and bonus grant funds to 53 organizations that participated in this day of giving.
Good Samaritan Fund
$200
Support grant funds giving four Lexington High School seniors assistance with senior fees.
Johnson Lake Trails
$20,890
Distribution of Key ’11 proceeds to support ongoing trails project around Johnson Lake.
Latina Leadership Program
$2,000
Grant funds were given in support of the Miss Voz Latina Leadership Academy Program.
Lexington Baseball Association
$374
Match grant funding in support of the Legion baseball program.
Lexington Fast Pitch Softball
$374
Match grant funding in support of fast pitch softball activities.
YMCA of Lexington
$1,008
Pass through grant funding from the Nebraska Softball Foundation for the purchase of new softball equipment for YMCA softball programs.
Lexington Alternative Education Program
$1,035
In support of the quilt rack and rope barricade stand class projects conducted at the Dawson County Historical Museum.
Youth Bowling Association of Lexington
$500
Grant funding supports the Lexington Youth Bowling Association with program costs.
Library Program Initiative
$7,500
Match grant funding to sponsor the programs hosted by the Lexington Public Library.
Lexington Post Prom
$500
Grant funds supported the after prom activities sponsored by the parents.
Operation Santa Claus
$500
Directed support of the Optimist program from the Foundation’s Wal-Mart Community Grant.
Lexington Ministerial Association
$2,000
Program assistance funding for basic human needs – food, temporary housing and utility assistance.
Plum Creek Community Players
$2,900
A program grant in support of the Missoula Children’s Theater’s production of Cinderella in Lexington March 2012.
Match Grants
As directed by LCF Board
of Directors
Alumni
Backpacks for Kids
CFI Lexington
Club 180
Comm. Action Partnership of Mid-Ne
Dawson County 4-H Cafe
Dawson Co. Historical Society & Museum
Dawson County K-9
Dawson/Gosper County CASA
Good Samaritan Fund
Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles
Johnson Lake “Light up the Lake” Fireworks
Johnson Lake Trails
Keep Lexington Beautiful
Lexington Area Community Choir
Lexington Baseball Association
Lexington Concert Fund
Lexington Ministerial Association
Lexington Parks & Trails
Lexington Public Library
Lexington Regional Health Center
Lexington Volunteer Fire Department
Majestic Theater Project
Meals on Wheels
Nebraska LEAD Program
Operation Santa Claus
Scholarship Fund
TeamMates of Lexington
Thistle Lodge No. 61 A.F. & A.M.
Tri-County Shrine
Tri-Co. Shrine Club Transportation Fund
United Way
YMCA of Lexington