The Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation announced it has awarded over $179,000 to 39 Midwestern charities, including $25,000 to Madison-area 501(c)(3) organizations.
Created in 2002, the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation has donated more than $2.5 million to various philanthropic organizations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and South Dakota. Each year, the foundation remains committed to supporting the communities within Gordon Flesch Company’s (GFC’s) territories, honoring the memory of founder Gordon Flesch’s mission to give back to the areas where GFC’s employees and customers live and work.
In addition to its annual donations, the Foundation also engages in targeted giving for emergency disaster relief. This year funds were allocated to Iowa nonprofits for flood relief in affected communities after record-high river levels.
Organizations in the Madison area receiving grants in 2024 are:
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Verona Weekend Food Program provides supplemental, easy-to-prepare food to Verona Area School District children to ensure they get enough food on the weekends.
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Beyond Blessed Food Pantry treats every individual with dignity and respect while addressing the food scarcity issues at hand.
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AWARE in Evansville – Community Action Inc. is a grassroots program designed to address the needs of struggling families, seniors, and disabled adults who reside within the Evansville School District.
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Kandu Industries offers life-changing job training and placement, care services, and living skills instruction to individuals with developmental disabilities and disadvantages.
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Gilda’s Club Madison uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities and breaking down barriers to care.
For more information about the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation, or to apply for the next round of grants, visit the company website.
