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George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship Fund

CFNV CHARITABLE REAL ESTATE FUND CO

Funding Amount

$20,000 available annually (6 recipients awarded $14,500 total in 2013)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship Fund

Organization: Napa Valley Community Foundation

Geographic Scope: Napa County, California

Focus Areas:

  • College and university scholarships for military veterans

  • Support for dependents of military veterans who died while in active duty
  • Eligibility:

  • Napa County residents

  • Military veterans and/or dependents of military veterans who died in active duty

  • College and university students
  • Award Details:

  • Permanent endowment established from estate gift

  • 2013: $14,500 awarded to 6 recipients

  • 2014: $20,000 available for awards

  • 38% budget increase from 2013 to 2014
  • Fund Origin: Established with a gift from the estate of George and Gwendolyn Goodin, longtime residents of Yountville. George Goodin had a U.S. Army career, retiring in 1964 as Chief Warrant Officer IV. The Goodins created this permanent scholarship fund for veterans in their community.

    Administration:

  • Volunteer committee comprised of local veterans and professionals who work with veterans

  • Committee determines guidelines and makes award decisions

  • Annual basis distribution
  • Context:

  • Approximately 11,000 veterans in Napa County

  • 1,500 have service-connected disabilities

  • Approximately 218 veterans enrolled at Napa Valley College

  • Recipients can use funds for educational supplies and expenses
  • Contact Information:

  • Visit napavalleycf.org after December 5 to apply

  • Phone: (707) 254-9565

  • To contribute to the fund: napavalleycf.org or (707) 254-9565
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Available for application: After December 5 each year
    • How to apply: Visit napavalleycf.org
    • Contact: Phone (707) 254-9565

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veteranseducation

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