The local affinity group gives money to organizations serving women and children in Lake County, Indiana
The Legacy Women in Philanthropy (WIP) group awarded grants to two organizations serving women and children in Lake County, Indiana. Pink Ribbon Society and South Shore Dance Alliance received funds totaling $18,000 from the affinity group managed by Legacy Foundation.
The Women’s Philanthropy Fund raises money through contributions from members and other donors. Members contribute $1,000 annually and 75% is granted out within the year. The other 25% is placed into an endowment fund to build long-term support for women and children in Lake County, Ind.
Pink Ribbon Society received $6,000 for its Mammogram/Ultrasound Program. The grant will provide financial underwriting for screening and diagnostic mammograms and ultrasound procedures for those who normally could not afford the lifesaving tests.
Another organization impacted by the funding is South Shore Dance Alliance who received a $12,000 grant to provide dance internships to young people from underserved communities. Students in the dance program will receive a stipend to reduce the need for the dancer to choose between coming to class and helping with family income.
Women in Philanthropy members reviewed each proposal for how well it met the group’s priorities, which were to reduce barriers to accessing healthcare and promote economic empowerment. The organizations were considered carefully based on how they addressed root causes; a clearly explained and demonstrated need; clear budget; and capacity to complete the project.
To learn more about Legacy Women in Philanthropy, visit https://legacyfdn.org/donors/women-in-philanthropy/.
Legacy Foundation is the community foundation for Lake County, Indiana. Our goal is to offer a personalized approach to giving that enables individuals, families, organizations, and businesses to create a charitable legacy. Through the generosity of a wide base of donors, Legacy Foundation has awarded over $50 million in grants and scholarships to nonprofit organizations and individuals since its founding in 1992. The foundation manages over $80 million in assets and is governed by a volunteer board of directors representing a diverse spectrum of business, education, and the nonprofit and public sectors. Learn more at www.legacyfdn.org.
