San Juan Island Community Foundation Board Chair Emeritus Charles Anderson is the 2022 recipient of the national Distinguished Service Award for his many decades of community and philanthropic work to improve the quality of life on San Juan Island.Read More »Charles Anderson receives national award for community contributions
When 30 nonprofit organizations on San Juan Island asked for the community’s help last month, islanders responded in a big way. Nearly 500 people came together to donate over $180,000 in just four days in support of critical local projects as part of the San Juan Island Community Foundation’s 2022 County Fair Giving Campaign.Read More »County Fair Giving Campaign raises $213,000 in support of 30 community projects
For the first time in three years, San Juan Islanders will get together in person next week for four days of community celebration, education, and entertainment at the San Juan County Fair. To help translate that community spirit into action in the weeks and months that follow, the San Juan Island Community Foundation is preparing to launch its 2022 County Fair Giving Campaign.Read More »County Fair Giving Campaign brings islanders together in support of 30 community projects
It was a busy spring of grant making at the San Juan Island Community Foundation.
In response to the devastating April 7 fire in downtown Friday Harbor, the Community Foundation and its donors awarded an emergency grant to the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center. These funds provided temporary rental and mortgage assistance for business owners and employees in financial need. Additionally, they helped subsidize the FRC’s Community Wellness Program, which offered counseling sessions for families affected by the fire.
Community Foundation grants also supported the ongoing work of half a dozen other nonprofits, each of which offers a unique contribution to our quality of life here on San Juan Island.Read More »SJICF awards $57,000 in grants to seven nonprofits
The San Juan Island Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Philip Johnson has joined the Board of Directors.
Phil first discovered San Juan Island over 20 years ago and soon became a resident along with his spouse, Peg Gerlock. During his 40-year career as a market research professional, he was an owner and the CEO of Leo J. Shapiro & Assoc., a market research and consulting company. Professionally he has been a researcher, analyst, manager, mentor, and marketing consultant. Currently, he is president of JJG Group LLC, which provides survey research for intellectual property litigation. Phil has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Loyola University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.Read More »Philip Johnson joins Board of Directors
Thanks to the sustained generosity of island donors, the San Juan Island Community Foundation has awarded 38 students more than $169,000 in scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year. The recipients include 15 graduating high school seniors – 11 from Friday Harbor High School and four from Spring Street International School – along with 23 students already working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.Read More »SJICF awards scholarships to 38 island students
The San Juan Island Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. John Moalli, Michael Soltman and Duncan Wilson have joined the Board of Directors.Read More »Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
The San Juan Island Community Foundation is thrilled to announce an incredible $118,720 was donated during our annual County Fair Matching Grant campaign. 643 donations were made by generous community donors during the “virtual” fair days through SJICF’s online giving catalog.
Read More »Community Donated Nearly $119k During SJICF Virtual Fair Event
Each year, the San Juan Island Community Foundation hosts an exciting matching grant program in their booth at the San Juan County Fair. This tradition gives local nonprofits heightened visibility in the community and a chance to raise funds for current projects. More than $65k was awarded to 9 nonprofits following the 2019 county fair!Read More »SJICF to Launch Virtual Fair Matching Grant Program August 12th
Although 2020 has been an incredibly challenging school year, the San Juan Island Community Foundation carried on its tradition of awarding annual scholarships to local students. Over the last few months, SJICF has awarded just under $150k in college scholarships and awards to 39 local students for the 2020-2021 school year. 9 graduating seniors from Friday Harbor High School and 2 from Spring Street International School were awarded new scholarships from funds held at the San Juan Island Community Foundation. 25 previous recipients were also awarded one-year renewals and new scholarships.
Read More »SJICF Awards Nearly $150k in Scholarships, Academic Awards