Grantmaking
Give today to the Flushing Area Community Fund and support homegrown philanthropy in the areas of education, community development, health and human services, and recreation. A local advisory committee meets throughout the year to review grant applications and advise funding to nonprofits exclusively benefiting the Flushing area.
In 1997, the Flushing Area Community Fund was established under the leadership of Tim Purman and his fellow Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Flushing. A fundraising campaign was held to create a permanent endowment that would benefit the Flushing area. The campaign raised the seed money to establish the Flushing Area Community Fund.
Flushing Advisory Committee
- Kim Strnad, Chair
- Jane O’Dell, Vice-Chair
- Dawn Hiller, Past-Chair and Trustee Liaison
- Bill Bueche
- John Boerge
- Elgie Bright
- Kari Hartley
- Justin Ham
- Rich Lewis
- Fred Thorsby
Recent Grants
| Organization | Program | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|
| Flushing Christian Outreach Center | Accessibility and Safety | $2,300 |
| Flushing Senior Citizens | Recreational Equipment | $2,100 |
| Flushing Community Schools | Flushing High School Band | $5,350.04 |
| Flushing Area Historical Society | Preserve and Repair Unique Window and Trim | $500 |
Endowed Funds associated with the Flushing Area Community Fund
- Kim Strnad, Chair
- Jane O’Dell, Vice-Chair
- Dawn Hiller, Past-Chair and Trustee Liaison
- Bill Bueche
- John Boerge
- Elgie Bright
- Kari Hartley
- Justin Ham
- Rich Lewisred Thors
Volunteer Recognition
Serving the Community
Dawn Hiller, Past Chair of the Flushing Area Community Fund, was recognized for her service to the committee at the 2021 Art of Philanthropy Awards.