Community Foundation Facts
Local Nonprofits
FIST Programs
100

What is the Steuben County Community Foundation's mission?

Connecting people who care with needs that matter in our community.

100

What local nonprofit keeps Clear Lake a safe and healthy environment?

Clear Lake Conservancy

100

This annual F.I.S.T. program is where F.I.S.T. students teach 5th graders about philanthropy? (The acronym and what the acronym stands for)

FLIP (Future Leaders in Philanthropy)

200

How many full time staff members does the foundation have?

6
200

What two nonprofit organizations are connected with the local schools through youth league sports?

AKL and FSL

200

What state did FIST go to for their Dekko Retreat?

Alabama

300

How many board members does the foundation have?

12

300

Name one of the two nonprofits in Steuben County that provide families with food, clothes, and hygiene necessities.

FYCO (Fremont Youth and Community Outreach) or Project Help

300

This annual F.I.S.T. program which occurs in October was expanded this year to include Trine University?

Trick or Treat for Canned Goods

400

How many grant cycles does the community foundation have?

4

400

This nonprofit’s mission is “To provide individuals and families a place to experience compassion and hope through the wonder of God’s Creation”

Haven Hills Therapy Center

400

This is the name of this year's F.I.S.T. 's event held to bridge the gap between the younger and older generations of our community.

Bingo Bash

500

What year did the Steuben Community Foundation start serving the community?

1991

500

What nonprofit was the first established in Steuben County

The Steuben County United Way

500

How much did F.I.S.T. grant this year to nonprofits and teachers?

over $23,000