Youth in Philanthropy

As part of the Winona Community Foundation’s ongoing effort to educate about the benefits of philanthropy, a special grant program has been created titled ‘Youth in Philanthropy’ - teaching the art of giving to our youth .  This program awards grants to Winona area non-profit programs and projects after review by local youth. 

Coordinated with area schools, certain classrooms have the opportunity to work through this decision making process and are given grant funds to distribute while working with their teachers and Foundation staff to understand the process of giving charitably.

For agencies applying for these funds, they must have 501(c)3 status or a fiscal agent.  Students involved will be given funds to grant back out.  They may grant this in one allocation, or divide between several projects. 

YiP Guideline & Timeline

YiP Press Release 2009

2008 - Grant Awards

Please direct questions on this program to:

Jeni Arnold, Grant Program& Development Director

51 E. 4th St., Suite 314

Winona, MN 55987

507.454.6511 or grantwcf@hbci.com