The Gilchrist Foundation has been supporting nonprofit organizations in Sioux City and the surrounding areas for more than 25 years. The Foundation awards several different types of grants, each with a special funding purpose. Capital Campaign grants in particular help fund renovation or expansion projects that will enhance the mission of an organization.
Read MoreSiouxland nonprofits benefit from donations to help further their missions, and the Gilchrist Foundation has helped support local charities for more than 25 years. In 2024, the Gilchrist Foundation awarded 71 grants totaling more than $2 million.
Read MoreMusic can make us feel happy, sad, excited and even frightened – in the best ways. And for more than 100 years, the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra (SCSO) has brought music to life with its exceptional performances. Seeing music performed live by the SCSO is an enriching experience everyone should enjoy. And the Gilchrist Foundation is proud to support the SCSO’s vision to present performances that are innovative and culturally inclusive to the community.
Read MoreOn June 20, 2024, a dedication was held to celebrate the completion of the Chris Larsen Park Riverfront Redevelopment Project. The official opening and ribbon cutting event was held at the Floyd Shelter in Chris Larsen Park at 700 S. Floyd Blvd. The dedication ceremony marks the multiple years and millions of dollars spent redeveloping this historic area of Sioux City. The entire project cost $12 million, with $6 million coming from the City of Sioux City and the other $6 million from grants and donations, including awards from the Gilchrist Foundation.
Read MoreEach year the Gilchrist Foundation gives thousands of dollars to fund disaster recovery. In 2023 alone, the Foundation gave the American Red Cross $150,000 in disaster grants to aid victims of wildfires, tornados, hurricanes and floods. And while the Foundation pledges to support disaster victims across the United States, sometimes that help is needed at home.
Read MoreEvery Saturday around the Fourth of July tens of thousands of people gather in Grandview Park in Sioux City for the FREE annual Saturday in the Park (SITP) music festival. The event, which has been a summer staple since 1991, is funded by generous donors and sponsors, including the Gilchrist Foundation. In 2023, the Foundation awarded SITP a $150,000 project grant for the 2024 festival. It has supported SITP since the beginning.
Read MoreOn April 26, 2024, multiple tornadoes touched down in Nebraska and Iowa damaging or destroying hundreds of homes and businesses, injuring several people and killing one, according to the National Weather Service. The tornadoes impacted areas in and surrounding Lincoln, Neb., Omaha, Neb. and southwest Iowa. The American Red Cross quickly responded to the devastation, sending disaster workers to help those affected by the storms.
Read MoreMiss the deadline to qualify for an invitation to apply for funding available during the 2024 Gilchrist Foundation’s grant season? The date for requesting an invitation has passed, the deadline was April 1, 2024, but that doesn’t mean funding isn’t still available. Micro-Grants are available year-round. The Gilchrist Foundation’s Micro-Grants were created in 2014 as a way for qualifying, tax-exempt organizations to receive a one-time grant for up to $5,000. Micro-Grants allow non-profit groups to receive funding for smaller projects on a one-time basis.
Read MoreEvery year the Gilchrist Foundation awards grants to deserving charities whose missions align with that of the Foundation. In 2023, the Foundation awarded more than $1.9 million to nonprofit organizations for projects ranging from music arts and the theater, wildlife and conservation and disaster relief. The deadline for applications for the 2024 grants is approaching fast: 2024 Grant Applications are Due by June 28, 2024.
Read MoreThe Gilchrist Foundation is proud to support Siouxland nonprofit organizations that are growing. The Foundation’s purpose is to foster the long-term viability of charities and enable special projects rather than supplying short-term operating funds. Granting funds for expansion projects and initiatives directly ties into this type of support. In 2023, the Foundation awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to nonprofit organizations specifically for expanding their physical space, including Camp High Hopes, a local organization that offers recreational activities for children, teens and adults with disabilities, special needs and chronic illnesses.
Read MoreThe need for behavioral treatment in Siouxland is growing. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, national drug-involved overdose deaths has risen drastically over the last two decades from less than 20,000 deaths in 1999 to more than 100,000 deaths in 2021. Alcohol use continues to be a concern in Iowa as well. Binge drinking was higher in Iowa compared to the US national average, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. That’s why the Rosecrance Foundation’s Brighter Futures campaign to expand the Sioux City campus is so important and why the Gilchrist Foundation supported it in 2023.
Read MoreEvery year the Gilchrist Foundation awards millions of dollars in grant money to nonprofit organizations that make a difference in Siouxland. In 2023, the Foundation awarded $1,938,876 in grants to nonprofits committed to supporting the arts, wildlife and conservation and disaster relief. The 2024 grant review process opens in March. The Foundation is passionate about supporting the causes that were near and dear to Jocelyn Gilchrist’s heart by awarding four types of grants: project grants, micro-grants, endowment grants and capital campaign grants.
Read MoreSharing experiences not only helps us learn from each other but also lets us realize we have more in common than we initially thought. And for the past year, Nebraska audiences have been able to experience what being a staff sergeant in World War II was like, thanks in part to the Gilchrist Foundation.
Read MoreThe Gilchrist Foundation is committed to supporting Siouxland nonprofits and has awarded 60 grants in 2023 totaling more than $1.9 million. Since 1998, the Foundation has awarded grants to local charities whose interests align with those of Jocelyn Gilchrist, who established the Foundation.
Read MoreBoys and Girls Home of Sioux City has been working to improve the lives of children and families in the area for more than 100 years. In 2022 alone, it served 60 children in residential treatment as well as provided 754 group/family therapy sessions, 3779 individual therapy sessions, 124 mental health assessments and 15,121 pounds of emergency food relief. Because the need to help children and families is growing, Boys and Girls Home has developed plans to relocate some of its services to the new Ginny Peterson Behavioral Health Campus at 1551 Indian Hills Drive. It will accomplish this goal through a $8.5 million capital campaign that the Gilchrist Foundation is proud to support.
Read MoreA beautiful outdoor garden can help ease the anxiety of those seeking medical care. It’s one of the reasons the Gilchrist Foundation chose to support MercyOne Siouxland Foundation’s renovation of its Garden Space at 6th and Jones streets. The Foundation awarded MercyOne a $5,000 project grant in 2022 to help complete the project. The updated and enhanced Garden Space gives patients an area to relax, reflect and rejuvenate.
Read MoreThe Sioux City Parks and Recreation department is putting the finishing touches on the $12 million Chris Larsen Park Riverfront Redevelopment project. The redeveloped riverfront, located on the former site of the Argosy Casino along the Missouri River, was a multi-year project funded in part by generous donors like the Gilchrist Foundation.
Read MoreSaturday in the Park is a summer highlight for those living in and around Sioux City. The outdoor concert event showcases some of the biggest and brightest stars who perform live for around 25,000 people. Past event headliners have included Aretha Franklin, Santana, Avett Brothers, John Fogerty, Kacey Musgraves, Flo-Rida, Melissa Etheridge and many more. The best part is admission to the event is free, thanks to generous donations from organizations, including The Gilchrist Foundation.
Read MoreCamp Joy Hollow, located near Westfield, Iowa, has been a summer gathering place for girl scout troops since the 1970s. About a decade ago, the camp was facing financial uncertainty due to declining numbers but now it is poised to have a second life thanks to supporters like the Gilchrist Foundation.
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Millions of Americans and hundreds of communities are affected by disasters each year. Fires, floods, tornados and earthquakes destroy homes, misplace people and cause injuries and deaths. That’s why the work that the American Red Cross does is so important, and why the Gilchrist Foundation supports the Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts. Each year the Gilchrist Foundation awards tens of thousands of dollars to help fund disaster relief efforts nationwide. In 2023, the Foundation has already awarded $50,000 to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts in California and the southern United States.
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