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SKAGIT COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION

 

"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up."
- John Holmes

 

Building Upon a Family Legacy:
The Gentry Family

 
Kendall and Nancy Gentry built their business and raised their family in Skagit County. For many years, they have been active community philanthropists and members of the Burlington Rotary Club & His Place Community Church.  Skagit Adult Day Program & Skagit Habitat for Humanity have had significant Gentry Family influence over the years.
 
Their goals now are to snowbird in Florida during winter and early spring months, use their motorhome to explore the Great NW and enjoy their family that includes 8 grandchildren whenever and wherever they can.
 
Continuing their family legacy through the new Gentry Family Donor Advised Fund managed by the Skagit Community Foundation is a way for them to continue to give back to the community that has been such a BIG part of their lives for now over 50 years.
 
A gift of real estate, a home in Burlington, was donated to the Skagit Community Foundation to launch the Gentry Family Donor Advised Fund.

A gift of real estate is a gift-in-kind: the value of the home is assigned by the donor and is tax-deductible.  This type of donation is most powerful, tax-wise, with a low basis appreciated asset. (While avoiding capital gains tax).
The home quickly sold above the asking price and the net proceeds were delivered to the Skagit Community Foundation to invest as the Gentry Family Donor Advised Fund.
 
Donor Advised Funds are interactive, flexible, and a perfect option for customized grantmaking throughout the year- and offer the option to be invested or not.

We are excited to partner with Kendall and Nancy to support their generosity to our local community and the causes they care about.
Grant Applications

Due Tonight at 11:45pm:

2022 Annual Grant Cycle
Open: November 1st, 2021 - March 1st, 2022


 
Learn More & Apply Here
Scholarships for Students

Nine Scholarship Opportunities
are available for students from Skagit County


Open: Now - Spring/Summer 2022

 
Learn More & Apply Here
 

The Skagit Community Foundation, the Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC), and other organizations have collaborated to create a flood relief program to assist agricultural producers with unmitigated flood and storm damage incurred in November 2021. 

Funding is earmarked for damage caused by storm, flooding, or landslide loss not covered by insurance or Federal/State programs, and is based on requests and availability of funds.

The maximum award amount is $5,000 (the average award is expected to be $3,500). Applicants may receive a partial award. Farms and ranches located in Skagit County with a gross annual income of $10,000 or more are eligible. Applications will be accepted and reviewed between March 4-21, 2022. To apply visit
agbizcenter.org 

Applicants are urged to apply in either English or Spanish.

Questions?
Call or Email: 360-419-3181 or
maddy@skagitcf.org

The 2022 Candid* (formerly GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency is an honor that recognizes SCF's commitment to accountability, strategic planning, and progress towards our mission.

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1220 Memorial Hwy, Suite C, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
PO Box 1763, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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