by
Jennifer Hinterscher
| Aug 31, 2021
On August 30, 2021, The Orell Farley Foundation awarded grants to nine organizations from Jasper County, Illinois. During the awards presentation, held at The Peoples State Bank located in Newton, Illinois, a total of $30,205.87 was given to the various organizations chosen to receive funding for their projects. Grant recipients were as follows:
| Grantee | Award | Purpose |
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| 1. JCCU#1, Jasper County Junior High/Newton Community High School | $2,000 | Funding toward motivational speaker, Chris Herren |
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| 2. The Sainte Marie Foundation | $976.33 | Concession materials |
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| 3. JCCU#1, Newton Community High School Choral and Theater Departments | $7500 | Funding toward purchase of Broadway Media Stage Projector Premium projector |
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| 4. Blessings in a Backpack | $1,000 | Groceries for food bags |
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| 5. JCCU#1, R.E.A.D. Program | $2,000 | Books for students, K-3rd Grade |
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| 6. JCCU#1, Newton Elementary/JCJH/NCHS band programs | $1,000 | Funding toward purchase of musical equipment |
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| 7. JCCU#1, Newton Elementary | $568.54 | Books for students, Social Studies 5th Grade, Mrs. Stark, 5th Grade |
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| 8. Jasper County Agricultural Association gates on the Jasper County Fairgrounds | $10,909 | Funding towards purchase of livestock gates on the Jasper County Fairgrounds |
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| 9. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School | $4,252 | Funding to maintain Accelerated Reader Program and Star testing program and purchase of a laptop |
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The Orell Farley Foundation, initially funded in 2018, benefits qualified organizations in Jasper County, Illinois that sponsor projects and activities that enhance the public health, safety, recreation and education for the use and enjoyment of the general public within the county. To be considered, an organization must be either a tax-supported governmental unit or entity, or must be a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c)(3) and must be located in Jasper County. Thanks to Mrs. Farley’s generosity, the residents of Jasper County will greatly benefit.
Grant applications for the annual awards of The Orell Farley Foundation may be obtained from the Trust Department of The Peoples State Bank located at 100 West Washington Street in Newton, Illinois. The deadline for submission of applications is July 31 each year. An advisory board reviews the applications and determines the awards given each year.