Troy Ohio, The Troy Foundation

December 2011 Grants Awarded

At their December 2011 meeting, the Distribution Committee of The Troy Foundation reviewed twenty-nine grant applications and awarded a total of $260,176 in grants from the general fund and $6,357 from the Marr Funds. Grants were awarded to the following:

Troy City Schools – $1,948.00 in support of new risers for the Troy High School Show Choir
The Future Begins Today - $23,000.00 for general support
Leadership Troy - $2,000.00 in support of Leadership Troy Directories
Troy City Schools - $1,836.00 in support of equipment needs for the Jr. High Archery program
Richard’s Chapel United Methodist Church - $10,564.00 for kitchen renovations
First United Church of Christ - $6,000.00 in support the Backpack Food Program
Troy Historical Society - $1,000.00 for the Miami County Veterans History Project
Hobart Arena - $25,000.00 in support of Corridor Floor Replacement
Hobart Arena - $9,100.00 in support of Stage Decking
Lincoln Community Center - $8,860.00 for educational support and tutoring
Troy Mayor’s Concerts, Inc. - $4,000.00 for support of the 2012 Concert
Musicians Club of Troy - $5,450.00 in support of the Piano at Hayner Cultural Center
City of Troy - $5,000.00 in support of the Tree Replacement Planting Project
Troy Main Street - $2,700.00 in support of the Downtown Troy Farmer’s Market
Troy Rec Association - $27,723.00 in support of the HVAC system
Miami County Dental Clinic - $25,000.00 for general operating support
Health Partners Free Clinic - $45,000.00 for general operating support
Miami County YMCA - $5,000.00 in support of Disabilities Compliance in the Aquatic Areas at the Troy Robinson Branch
Miami County Educational Services Center - $1,000.00 in support of the Girl’s Circle Program
Clifford Thompson Post 43 American Legion - $2,000.00 in support of the Honor Guard Van
Troy-Miami County Public Library - $6,357.00 in support of the purchase of large print books & books on CD
Miami Valley Veterans Museum - $16,850.00 in support of the 911 Remembrance Event
Pink Ribbon Girls of Dayton - $11,920.00 in support of the Troy outreach program
Big Brother Big Sisters of Miami Valley - $5,000.00 in support of mentoring programs for Troy Youth
Miami Valley Council Boy Scouts - $7,725.00 in support of the Program and Service support for Troy Youth
Senior Independence - $3,000.00 in support of assistance to resident of Staunton Commons
IInvent Now - $4,000.00 in support of the Camp Invention program in Troy

All grants were awarded from the Troy Foundation General Fund and partial from the Marr Funds.

The Troy Foundation was established in 1924 by Augustus Stouder with the purpose of creating a better life and building a better future for those in Troy and the surrounding community. In the last year, the Foundation has awarded over $4.2 million dollars in grants to assist with a wide variety of services and programs to benefit our community. The Distribution Committee meets quarterly to review grant applications. The next meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2012. The deadline for submitting grants to be reviewed at that meeting is February 15, 2012. Only charitable 501 (c) 3 organizations may apply. Grant applications and information are available on the Foundation’s website at www.thetroyfoundation.org, at the Foundation’s office at 216 W. Franklin St., Troy or by calling 937-339-8935.

Welcome

We are pleased to bring to you The Troy Foundation website and hope you will take the time to bring yourself up to date on the Foundation’s work. It is the interest and support of many individuals that allow the Foundation to continue to address the ever changing needs of the community.

The Troy Foundation is an example of what we as citizens can accomplish when working together. Since the establishment of the Foundation in 1924, those who have served as members of the Trustees and/or Distribution Committees and our donors have taught us that giving back to the community is not only fulfilling, but necessary in order to enjoy the quality of life that we have grown to know. These individuals also taught us that it is important to preserve what we have come to appreciate within our community for future generations.

As an example, in 2008 the Foundation awarded $3.2 million in grants to area charitable organizations and events from its family of 183 funds and 97 charitable checking funds. Grants included new computer labs in schools, life-size sculptures in our downtown, enhancement of computer equipment for many organizations, concerts, and fireworks, to name only a few.

The Troy Foundation These grants were made possible through the many gifts made to the Foundation. Individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations made gifts to the Foundation of over $2 million. These gifts have been added to many different permanent funds of the Foundation, and will assist us in our grant making both now and far into the future.

Although the numbers sound high, there is still much more to be done. There are people to be fed, diseases to find cures for, computers to purchase, community events to support, food pantries to furnish, kids to teach, and the list continues to grow each year. It will be the combined efforts of many that can work together to meet these challenges.

We invite you to become better acquainted with The Troy Foundation and to learn more about how you can help us to make a difference in our community.

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