Invest in Your Community Through a Designated Fund.
Designated Funds allow our donors to designate their gift to a specific charity or organization. You have the flexibility to provide ongoing financial support to your favorite nonprofit organization, your church, your school or a charity that is near and dear to your heart. You choose the agency, organization, or charity to benefit from your generosity, and our staff will take of the distribution of funds on an annual basis.
- Our staff handles all paperwork.
- Our minimum balance to establish an endowed fund is $10,000 and $500 for a pass-through fund.
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The Beth McKnight Delta Cotton Belles Endowment Fund was established to celebrate the organization’s 10th year anniversary and to honor their founder, Beth McKnight. Beth founded Delta Cotton Belles in 2007, after being diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. This endowment fund at CFWC will serve to provide resources to continue this work for the next 10 years and beyond.
From promoting breast health awareness to providing clinic breast screenings and mammograms to the working uninsured and under-insured, to providing support programs and services for individuals with breast cancer, the Delta Cotton Belles has always adhered to a philosophy of flexibility and innovation to allow for new services and programs, always in response to the unmet needs of women and breast cancer patients within their target communities throughout the Mississippi and Arkansas Delta.
As Delta Cotton Belles continues to carry out its mission of caring and supporting individuals throughout their breast cancer journey and working to educate the community on the importance of early detection, the Beth McKnight Delta Cotton Belles Endowment Fund at CFWC will serve to provide resources to continue this work for the next 10 years and beyond!
The Camp Looking Glass Fund was created to assist in funding the programming and projects for Camp Looking Glass, a non-profit organization focusing on providing year-round activities as well as a sleep-away summer camp experience for children and adults with disabilities throughout Mississippi, at no cost to the campers or their families.
Through the donation of 13 acres of land, Camp Looking Glass has now created a permanent Camp Looking Glass Camp site, right here in Greenville. Activities include arts and crafts projects, field trips, swimming and singing and performing skits all focused on creating lifetime memories and friendships!
Through this fund, the Board of Directors of Camp Looking Glass will be working on the continued development and implementation of construction and building projects to further enhance the camp site, including the construction of new and expanded cabins to house additional campers each summer!
Donors can contribute to this fund and play a significant role in expansion of this incredible mission and in the establishment of life-long friendships between those with and those without disabilities right here in our home community! Camp Looking Glass is truly a jewel located right here in Greenville, and with your help we can do even more!
The Camp Looking Glass Endowment Fund was created to assist in funding the programming and projects for Camp Looking Glass, a non-profit organization focusing on providing year-round activities as well as a sleep-away summer camp experience for children and adults with disabilities throughout Mississippi, at no cost to the campers or their families.
Through the donation of 13 acres of land, Camp Looking Glass has now created a permanent Camp Looking Glass Camp site, right here in Greenville. Activities include arts and crafts projects, field trips, swimming and singing and performing skits all focused on creating lifetime memories and friendships!
Through this fund, the Board of Directors of Camp Looking Glass will be working on the continued development and implementation of construction and building projects to further enhance the camp site, including the construction of new and expanded cabins to house additional campers each summer!
Donors can contribute to this fund and play a significant role in expansion of this incredible mission and in the establishment of life-long friendships between those with and those without disabilities right here in our home community! Camp Looking Glass is truly a jewel located right here in Greenville, and with your help we can do even more!
The Bobby Henry Memorial Pool Renovation Fund was established to benefit the planning and development, renovation and enhancement of the Bobby Henry Memorial Pool, right here in our home community! Through the donations to this fund, the Bobby Henry Memorial Pool will be renovated and repaired allowing it to once again be used to enhance the fun, family-centered and wellness-orientated recreational activities available to residents throughout our community as well as to offer and conduct vital and life-saving “learn to swim” programming! Your contribution makes all the difference!
To make an online donation at the Foundation’s secure website, please visit us at www.cfwashco.org. Or simply mail your contribution to the:
Community Foundation of Washington County
P.O. Box 5910,
Greenville, MS 38704.
Please make all donations to the Community Foundation of Washington County with Bobby Henry Memorial Pool Renovation Fund in the memo line.
Words like bridge-builder, collaborator and philanthropist were always used to describe Mayor Chuck Jordan. His impact on the City of Greenville and surrounding counties was immense. His love for his Delta community was never-ending. To honor and preserve his memory, Jane Jordan gave the generous lead gift to create the Chuck Jordan Endowment Fund, benefiting the Community Foundation of Washington County and all its work. This endowment fund will be the engine that enables the Community Foundation to drive and expand our grant-making and scope of programming to best serve our community in the future.
Elizabeth “Betsy” Hartmann Dyer was the perfect example of a “selfless volunteer” to our Washington County community. As a charter member of the Community Foundation of Washington County, Betsy was our Recording Secretary for four years and served on several committees throughout her tenure on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Most notable was Betsy’s passion for the Early Childhood Education Committee where she continued to actively contribute after rotating off the Board.
To honor and preserve Betsy’s memory, Betsy’s family established the Elizabeth “Betsy” Hartmann Dyer Charitable Fund, benefiting the grant-making and scope of programming under the Foundation’s strategic focus areas of Early Childhood Education, Workforce Development and Downtown Revitalization.
The First Presbyterian Church England Nash Todd Families Fund was the collaborative effort between the England, Nash and Todd families to established this incredible legacy that will support their church and specifically the Meals on Wheels ministry and other local mission work for generations to come.
The Meals on Wheels program has been a mainstay in the local mission work at First Presbyterian Church in Greenville and has always been strongly supported by the England, Nash and Todd Families since it’s inception over forty years ago. The First Presbyterian Church began the Meals on Wheels ministry, under the direction of Mary Nell Todd, wife of Dr. Hal Todd, the congregation’s pastor at the time. Todd’s passion for providing weekend meals to our elderly and low-income neighbors was the beginning of the Meals on Wheels ministry; since that time, members of the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville have been delivering meals every Saturday and Sunday to residents throughout the community.
Now in 2018, church members deliver healthy, nutritious home-cooked meals to the thirty (30) Meals on Wheels participants every weekend. This ministry is all about feeding not only the body, but the spirit as well, and the church members receive far more than they give each weekend when visiting with the participants. Donors can contribute to the First Presbyterian Church England, Nash and Todd Families Fund ensuring the future sustainability and the continuation of this incredible legacy of service here in our home community!
The First Presbyterian Church England Nash Todd Families Fund was the collaborative effort between the England, Nash and Todd families to established this incredible legacy that will support their church and specifically the Meals on Wheels ministry and other local mission work for generations to come.
The Meals on Wheels program has been a mainstay in the local mission work at First Presbyterian Church in Greenville and has always been strongly supported by the England, Nash and Todd Families since it’s inception over forty years ago. The First Presbyterian Church began the Meals on Wheels ministry, under the direction of Mary Nell Todd, wife of Dr. Hal Todd, the congregation’s pastor at the time. Todd’s passion for providing weekend meals to our elderly and low-income neighbors was the beginning of the Meals on Wheels ministry; since that time, members of the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville have been delivering meals every Saturday and Sunday to residents throughout the community.
Now in 2018, church members deliver healthy, nutritious home-cooked meals to the thirty (30) Meals on Wheels participants every weekend. This ministry is all about feeding not only the body, but the spirit as well, and the church members receive far more than they give each weekend when visiting with the participants. Donors can contribute to the First Presbyterian Church England, Nash and Todd Families Fund ensuring the future sustainability and the continuation of this incredible legacy of service here in our home community!
The Greenville Fire Station Museum Restoration Fund was established to benefit the planning and development, restoration, enhancement and maintenance of our historic Greenville Fire Station Museum located on Main Street in Downtown Greenville!
Through the collaboration of individuals, corporations, non-profits and government agencies, this iconic jewel is another source of pride for our community and a wonderful attraction for tourists coming to visit our home community! Memories of hands-on activities and rides on Little Red are rich and robust and with YOUR help the Greenville Fire Station Museum can be restored and enhanced to serve the children of Washington County and beyond!
Your gift will help to make the dreams of our children to “be firefighters” and “to ride on a firetruck” a reality .. at least for a little while within the walls of the Greenville Fire Station Museum!
The Greenville Renaissance Scholars Fund was established as a means to support the growth of Greenville Renaissance Scholars, allowing the organization’s leadership and volunteers to continue serving the children of our community.
Greenville Renaissance Scholars (GRS) is dedicated to providing the youth of the greater Greenville area systematic, engaging and academically challenging after-school and summer programming. Since its inception in 2007, GRS has stayed true to its mission to inspire, motivate and prepare middle school students to succeed on a college track.
Through programming like its famous summer Camp Renaissance, the expanded School Year Renaissance program, and consistent ACT Prep sessions before each ACT test, GRS provides an avenue for students to learn, be creative, and lead healthy lives.
GRS has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of middle school students throughout the greater Greenville area! The leadership and volunteers focus on building and strengthening core academic skills, on providing enrichment opportunities in the arts, and on promoting and guiding college planning and exposure opportunities.
The Greenville Renaissance Scholars Endowment Fund was established as a means to create a long-term endowment to secure the legacy of Greenville Renaissance Scholars for generations to come. This fund will ensure the future vitality, sustainability and growth of Greenville Renaissance Scholars, allowing the organization’s leadership and volunteers to continue serving the children of our community.
Greenville Renaissance Scholars (GRS) is dedicated to providing the youth of the greater Greenville area systematic, engaging and academically challenging after-school and summer programming. Since its inception in 2007, GRS has stayed true to its mission to inspire, motivate and prepare middle school students to succeed on a college track.
Through programming like its famous summer Camp Renaissance, the expanded School Year Renaissance program, and consistent ACT Prep sessions before each ACT test, GRS provides an avenue for students to learn, be creative, and lead healthy lives.
GRS has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of middle school students throughout the greater Greenville area! The leadership and volunteers focus on building and strengthening core academic skills, on providing enrichment opportunities in the arts, and on promoting and guiding college planning and exposure opportunities.
The Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA Fund was created to assist in funding the operations, programming, scholarships and facilities enhancement of the Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA.
The Y is dedicated to improving the lives of residents throughout the Washington County community and empowering them to be healthier in spirit, mind and body. Through programming focused on health and wellness like fitness classes, team sports, recreational swimming and one-on-one personal training, the Y is dedicated to changing lives one individual at a time.
The Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA Endowment Fund was created to assist in funding the operations, programming, scholarships and facilities enhancement of the Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA. The Y is dedicated to improving the lives of residents throughout the Washington County community and empowering them to be healthier in spirit, mind and body.
Through programming focused on health and wellness like fitness classes, team sports, recreational swimming and one-on-one personal training, the Y is dedicated to changing lives one individual at a time. The Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA Endowment Fund will serve as a means to support the Y for generations to come ensuring future sustainability and the continuation of this incredible legacy of service here in our home community!
The Police and Citizens United Crime Prevention Fund was created by Rebecca Goodman, owner of S. Goodman’s Department Store. Rebecca’s passion for her community and her drive to always work to improve her hometown through partnerships and collaborative efforts made the establishment of this fund a simple decision.
This fund allows additional donors to participate in Rebecca’s vision and work together to support the Greenville Police Department through the provision of needed equipment and resources. With a community UNITED in its commitment and dedication towards crime prevention, the Greenville Police Department will be able to purchase needed equipment and technology to enhance its ability to protect and serve the residents of our community.
In July 2017, the Community Foundation was so thrilled to present a check for $13,300 to Chief Delando Wilson with the Greenville Police Department to assist in the purchase of a new Livescan fingerprinting machine through the Police and Citizens United Crime Prevention Fund, affiliated with CFWC. With this new technology, officers can positively identify arrested persons quicker than with traditional manual fingerprinting techniques. Additionally, Livescan enters the prints into a national database that cross matches the prints for comparison to other prints that have been entered across the nation which helps solve crimes faster!
In August 2017, the Foundation received a generous grant to the Police and Citizens United Crime Prevention Fund to assist with funding the purchase of a Motorola APX 4000 Portable Radio for our Greenville Police Department. This new radio will allow our law enforcement officers to have efficient and streamlined communications with other first responders through our county in the event of an emergency here in our community.
The Stein Mart Square and Levee Walking/Biking Trail Charitable Fund was created by Bill Boykin, owner of Simpson Air Conditioning. Bill’s passion for downtown revitalization and development and his desire to help the City of Greenville reach its grant match for the Levee Walking/Biking Trail made the establishment of this fund a simple decision.
This fund allowed additional donors to participate in Bill’s vision and work together to create an incredible green space opportunity in Stein Mart Square and an extensive Levee Walking/Biking Trail that will span over 2.3 miles overlooking beautiful Lake Ferguson. Both of these projects are sure to be cornerstones for Greenville’s downtown and will create a new resurgence of activity in the downtown area.
Upon the completion of the Greenville Levee Walking/Biking Trail in late 2017, the Community Foundation was pleased to present a check to Mayor Errick Simmons and the Greenville City Council for $17,800 from the Stein Mart Square and Levee Walking/Biking Trail Charitable Fund.
The Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center Fund was established to welcome residents of surrounding communities to a space that educates, entertains, and heals. As the wonders of nature are all around us in the Mississippi Delta, the Center will focus on the creation of a children’s garden, event and exhibit space, a life-sized maze, walking trail, amphitheater, and much more. Through the creation of these unique public spaces and the experiences of berry picking, nature walks and the exhilaration of planting seeds in the children’s garden, cultivating those seeds and ultimately harvesting their bounty, the Center will be fostering the love of nature and respect for our natural resources in our youngest residents, right here in our community! With your support, the Center will be developing a space and programming that will educate and inspire our community on the importance and wonder of our natural surroundings.
