What’s an endowment? It is a permanent fund that grows and provides financial resources for years to come and helps secure the future of 4-H in your county.
In Jackson County, raising the $25,000 to start the endowment was a true community effort! County Extension Director and 4-H Youth Development Educator Heather VonDielingen shares this with us:
“It started in March 2020 with an anonymous donor pledging $10,000 and gained momentum with a $5,000 pledge from Excel Manufacturing (owned by Brent and Sandy Kilgas) along with the Jackson County 4-H Council. The Jackson County 4-H Junior Leaders donated proceeds from their Third Annual Dinner and Dessert Auction, too.”
With more funds from supporters and a Giving Tuesday campaign, Jackson County reached its $25,000 goal! The endowment will help support programs, supplies and other needs for years to come. Congratulations!
For more information, visit our Endowments page at www.in4h.org/endowments.