For immediate release: May 22, 2009
Inasmuch Foundation Announces
$119,300 in Grants to Colorado Organizations
(Oklahoma City, OK) May 22, 2009---
Robert J. Ross, President and CEO of Inasmuch Foundation,
announced today the distribution of $119,300 in grants to 11
organizations in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Edith Kinney Gaylord founded Inasmuch Foundation in 1982 to
support charitable, scientific and educational causes that
enhance the progress and quality of life for Oklahomans. Today,
the Foundation is committed to carrying on the interests of its
late founder by giving to education, health and human services,
cultural organizations, the arts, historic preservation and
environmental concerns.
We are pleased to announce grants supporting outstanding
organizations making Colorado Springs a better place for its
citizens, said Bob Ross, President and CEO of Inasmuch
Foundation. In these difficult economic times, we believe it is
imperative to support non-profit organizations that recognize
the importance of utilizing limited resources efficiently to
ensure the continuity and, when possible, the expansion of
services.
Organizations awarded grants from Inasmuch Foundation are:
$25,000 to Colorado Springs School for restoration of the
Trianon's windows.
$20,000 to the Center for Nonprofit Excellence for the
training phase of the Standards for Excellence project.
$15,000 to Community Partnership for Child Development for the
Colorado Preschool Program.
$10,000 to FutureSelf for program support.
$10,000 to Partners in Housing for general operating support.
$10,000 to Peak Vista Community Health Centers for Well Child
Waiting Areas, providing healthy children with a play area to
wait while siblings, parents or guardians attend appointments.
$10,000 to Pikes Peak Community Action Agency for general
operating support.
$5,000 to Franciscan Community Counseling for mental health
counseling for the uninsured and underinsured.
$5,000 to Greccio Housing for emergency necessities, such as
bus tickets, food, rent and utilities assistance, for residents.
$5,000 to Westside CARES for direct services to clients,
including rent, transportation and prescription assistance.
$4,300 to Project Angel Heart for home-delivered meals for
Colorado Springs residents living with life-threatening
illnesses.
To learn more about Inasmuch Foundation, visit
http://www.inasmuchfoundation.org or
call 405-604-5292.
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