Maps Community Foundation

Over 700 donations were received from members of maps credit union for the wildfire relief fund. Of the donations received, $68,750 in direct financial assistance was given to 128 members of maps credit union who were impacted by the wildfires. Additionally, the foundation gave $2,500 in food and gas cards to impacted members and $15,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations. The remaining funds will continue to be distributed in 2021 to those impacted.

The foundation sponsored local events organized by 20 non-profit organizations in marion and polk counties.

The foundation distributed $34,600 to 33 school districts and 119 local k-12 schools.

The maps community foundation has donated to the gilbert house children's museum in salem for their new bubble exhibit and accessible outdoor play area. The gift illustrates how the foundation is increasing its impact by creating impact partnerships investments in lasting projects such as nonprofit capital campaigns and initiatives.

Scholarships aggregating $18,250 were given to 18 students during the year. Scholarships awarded ranged from $500 - $2,000.

The foundation awarded 10 teachers in polk and marion $1,000 each to assist them with the costs of their in-classroom projects. Nine schools and 3,863 students benefited from the initiative.

During the ealry part of 2020, the foundation held 15 financial education workshops for approximately 170 participants.