"The highest use of capital is not to
make more money, but to make money
do more for the betterment of life."
---Henry Ford

The Westfield Foundation Grants Program

        The Foundation funds its grants program from the income earned on its unrestricted funds, listed below:

        Charles W. Anderson Fund
        Donald H. Bagger Memorial Fund
        Dettre Family Fund
        Glasser Family Fund
        Lee M. and Anne M. Hale Fund
        Loretta M. Hengst Fund
        E. Alfred and Mary D. Herberich Fund
        Marjorie S. McCaulley Memorial Fund
        Carolee C. Paschon Memorial Fund
        Nancy F. Reynolds Fund
        Robert L. Rooke Fund
        Santoriello Family Fund
        Sitcer Family Fund
        Margaret and Edward Stites Memorial Fund
        Harry Sturcke Fund
        John G. and Patricia S. Sully Fund
        Charles F. and Florence F. Wallace Fund
        Westfield Foundation Unrestricted Fund

Since its beginning in 1975, the Foundation has awarded over $3 million in grants.

CRITERIA FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS

Grant applications are reviewed quarterly.  Deadlines for receipt of completed applications are Jan. 1, April 1, August 1 and October 1.  Applications and grant decisions will be acknowledged.  The Foundation receives many more worthy applications that it can possibly fund and the fact that a request is not approved should not be construed as disapproval of the submitting organization.

Grant requests are reviewed in the spirit of the Foundation's goal of supporting the public well-being and improving the quality of life in the Westfield community.  All proposals that show promise of making a significant contribution to the welfare of the community and its citizens are given careful consideration.  Because funds available for distribution are limited, the Foundation favors making grants for community needs not capable of being met from other sources.

The Foundation favors grants for programs or projects that:

• focus primarily on the community of Westfield, or groups serving the Westfield community;
• provide innovative responses to recognized community needs;
• focus primarily upon education; the arts and other cultural activities; civic, health and human services; community development; and the conservation and preservation of historic resources;
• enable agencies/institutions to improve their services to Westfield;
• improve the managerial and fund raising capability of an agency including increasing volunteer involvement; and
• address positive community change in a constructive way.

In addition to adherence to the Foundation's grant criteria, grant requests are evaluated on the soundness of their plans for implementation.  Because the Foundation does not generally fund repetitive or ongoing programs, it looks favorably upon organizations that seek funding from other sources and demonstrate long-range planning for the continuation of projects.

It is a general policy of the Foundation not to make grants for:

• Operating support such as rent, salaries or any expense that is repetitive or continuting
• Financing deficits
• Hosptials, except for programs with a strong Westfield orientation
• Travel
• Private of parochial schools
• Replacement of government funding or city- or state-provided services
• Reimbursement or retro-funding for projects substantially or already completed, or to replenish agency resources used to pay for such purposes.

No grants are made to individuals, or to religious organizations for religious activities, or to other organizations for legislative activities or political campaigns.

Foundation grants are available for definite programs and for projects covering a specified period of time.  Grantees are expected to adhere closely to the stipulated terms of the grant and at the conclusion of the grants period to submit an accounting of all disbursements and a narrative report comparing accomplishments with objectives.  Any unexpended funds must be returned to the Foundation.

Programs receiving Foundation funding are expected to publicly acknowledge the Foundation's contribution in any publicity or printed material generated.

To receive a grant application, (click here) or contact the office at P.O. Box 2295, Westfield, NJ 07091, call 908-233-9787 or   E-mail to:foundation@westfieldnj.com

To see the 2002 Grant awards and 2002 scholarship awards, look below!

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Grants awarded during 2002

        Grant requests are reviewed in the spirit of the Foundation’s goal of supporting the public well-being and improving the quality of life in the Westfield community.  All proposals that show promise of making a significant contribution to the welfare of the community and its citizens are given careful consideration.  Since funds available for distribution are limited, the Foundation favors making grants for community needs not capable of being met from other sources.
        The Foundation’s Investment Committee determines giving guidelines based upon the past performance of the Foundation’s investment portfolio, and recommends distribution amounts to the Board of Trustees.  Proposals are reviewed by the Grants committee on a quarterly basis, with recommendations made to the Board of Trustees.  Following is a list of grants awarded during 2002.

Westfield Foundation -2002 Grants from Unrestricted Funds
                                             $225,707

Interfaith Council for the Homeless - $7,000 - upgrade technology
Westfield Neighborhood Council - $5,000 - airconditioning of second floor
Children's Museum of Central NJ - $4,000 - underwrite master plan
United Fund of Westfield - $5,000 - employ a caseworker to assist 9/11 families
Education Fund of Westfield - $1,750 - sponsorship of road race
Westfield Glee Club - $500 - new music
Center for Hope Hospice - $4,500 - indoor garden at Hudson House
Alzheimer's Association - $2,500 - Caregiver Respite program
September 11th Memorial Committee - $7,500 - town memorial
Westfield Community Band - $1,500 - anniversary yearbook
CONTACT -We-Care - $6,500 - training manuals
NJ Workshop for the Arts - $4,000 - keyboards for seniors program
Westfield Rotary Foundation - $40,000 - scholarship program
United Fund of Westfield - $15,000 - annual campaign
Summit Speech School - $2,042 - phonic ear transmitter
Occupational Center of Union County - $1,350 - computer work station
Union County College - $4,200 - LIFE courses for senior citizens
The Rainbow Experience - $3,800 - 2002-2003 chorales
Prevention Links, Inc. - $5,000 - "Prehistoric Pals" program
Westfield Symphony Orchestra - $7,500 - New Year's Eve progam
JCC of Central NJ - $3,500 - LIFE courses for seniors
Youth & Family Counseling Service - $5,000 - coping skills program for adolescents
Cerebral Palsy League - $4,000 - equipment for childhood center
WYACT - $5,000 - 2002-2003 season expenses
Westfield Chamber of Commerce - $4,000 - holiday lighting
Habitat for Humanity - $2,500 - construction materials
NJ Kidpower - $4,000 - safety workshops
Westfield Cultural Arts Center - $15,000 - preliminary design & cost estimate
Westfield Bach Festival - $5,000 - 2003 support
 
 

Scholarship Awards - 2002

 Scholarship funds held by the Westfield Foundation are administered according to the original donor’s wishes and the agreement signed with the Foundation.  Foundation Trustees notify the awarding committee as to funds available.  With the only exception being the Westfield Foundation Scholarships, Foundation Trustees are not involved in any part of the selection for any of the other scholarship and award winners listed below.   Following is a listing of scholarship awards presented in June, 2002:

Charles Addams Memorial Art Scholarship - $ 1,000
Andrew and Helen Bogert Scholarships - 2 at $5,000 each
Madeleine Wild Bristol Scholarships - 2 at $1,500 each
Kevin M. Clabby Memorial Award - $ 500 U. S. Savings Bond
J. Isabella Dodds Scholarship - $ 5,000
Driver Family Scholarships - 2 at $ 2,000 each
Robert L. & Linda J. Foose Memorial Award - $ 600
Charles H. Frankenbach, Sr., Memorial Scholarship - $ 1,000
Tomas Garcia Memorial Award - $ 400 U. S. Savings Bond
David M. Hart Science Scholarship - $ 1,000 U. S. Savings Bond
Keith S. Hertell II Memorial Scholarship - 2 at $1,000 each
Waldron W. Holck Memorial Scholarship - $ 600
Nelson A. Keller Fine Arts Awards - 2 at $ 100 each
Megan Kelley Memorial Scholarship - $ 400
Westfield Lacrosse Club Award - $ 750
Joel B. Langholtz Memorial Scholarship - $ 350
Steven L. Lapidus Scholarship  - $2,500
Peggy Harris Lott Scholarship - $1,500
Edith MacCormack Memorial Scholarship - $ 350
Helen Bell McMartin Memorial Scholarship - $ 2,500
Lisa K. Monteleone Memorial Scholarship - $ 500
Vida Evans Nogi Memorial Scholarship - $ 500 U. S. Savings Bond
Douglas J. Odenkirk Scholarship - $ 600
Robert M. & Winifred M. Read Scholarships - 2 at $ 2,000 each
Joseph E. Rood Memorial Scholarship -  $ 500
Khalid Shahid Memorial Award - $1,000
Noel A. & Thelma C. Taylor Memorial Scholarship - $ 1,500
Justina V. Taylor Memorial Scholarship - 4 at $ 1,250 each
Leisja Tortorello Memorial Scholarship - $ 500
Gail W. Trimble Memorial Scholarship - $ 750
Ruth V. Vincent Fine Arts Awards - 3 at $ 250 each
Mary Kay Wanchik Memorial Award - $ 300
Mary Kay Wanchik Fine Arts Award - $ 300
W. Earl & Helen W. Wyman Memorial Scholarship -  $ 2,000
Westfield Foundation (McCoy) Scholarship - $ 3,000
Westfield Foundation Scholarships  - 7 at $2,500 each
 
 
 

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