A Philanthropy Policy was established by the Board in 2010 to give Mid Valley Quilt Guild a method for making cash donations/grants to non-profits that “create, stimulate and encourage an interest in all aspects pertaining to the making, collecting, tradition, history and preservation of quilts for future generations.” 

Source of the funds is the profit from the bi-annual Pot Holder projects.  Monies, in the form of grants,  will be donated over a two year period, giving those qualifying organizations up to $500 per year, depending upon available funds.

Net receipts from the sale of Pot Holders during the 2011 quilt show were $1975.  $235 was donated in June 2011 to Mission Mill for its Quilt show, Treasures of the Trunk: Quilts of the Oregon Trail.   The balance will be distributed in June 2011.

The Philanthropy Committee is soliciting the names of 501 (c) 3 non-profits who might be interested in applying for our grants.  We are asking members to recommend any group that might be added to our mailing list.  Please provide the name, address and contact person and submit it to Penny Currier, committee chair.