Philanthropy
Fairgoers and Fair workers and the OCF organization alike contribute to non-profit groups through the Jill Heiman Vision Fund.
THE BILL WOOTEN OREGON COUNTRY ENDOWMENT FUND
The OCF Board has created The Bill Wooten Endowment Fund to assist arts, environmental, and social justice projects to flourish in our Fern Ridge area. In 2009 the Endowment funded the following projects:
- Applegate Art Guild Explorers Club for summer art activities
- Culture Jam Camp for scholarships for West Lane County area teens
- Veneta Elementary School - To support an artist-in-residence program
- Groundwaters Magazine to offer publishing opportunities for young writers and artists. Here's a video of the grant award ceremony.
- Rural Art Center to offer guitar lessons and after-school arts programs
Click here to download the (.pdf) 2010 proposal guidelines and application
THE JILL HEIMAN VISION FUND
The Oregon Contry Fair honors the memory of Jill Heiman, an early Fair attorney, by granting funds to tax-exempt organizations in Lane County. Donations are provided by Fair volunteers, artists, staff, performers and guests. In 2009 we funded the following projects and programs related to improving the environment and fostering sustainability:
Nearby Nature's money will go toward the the development of several sustainability workshops at Alton Baker Park in Eugene.
School Garden Project will conduct a 15-week garden education program at 12 schools in Lane County, Oregon.
Cascade Wildlands plans to apply its funds toward the protection of several wildlife areas in the Coast Range.
Meals on Wheels will replace its styrofoam materials with biodegradable paper containers.
Long Tom Watershed is budgeting its money for eight restoration projects and for educational endeavors focusing on teaching landowners how to practice environmental restoration.
Non-profit groups are encouraged to check this website in February 2010 for RFP's for next year's funding.
Board of Directors Donations
The Board of Directors offers donations to various groups and activities that share our values of living artfully and authentically on the earth. Last year the Board donated money to Islewilde Festival, Community Alliance of Lane County, Earth Day, Spiral Scouts, School Garden Project, Eugene Peace Choir, Network for Reproductive Health, Skipping Stones Magazine, the Lane Arts Council, and the Whiteaker Community Dinner among others. Donations typically range around $500. Non-profit groups seeking a donation should write to the OCF office at office@oregoncountryfair.org.
Click here to download the (.pdf) FAQ sheet and application for requesting a donation from OCF Board of Directors
