We are pleased to share with you that so far this year SRCF has granted a total of $38,043 for grants. The 501 (C) 3 recipients are well vetted by our board, they are diverse and are impactful. There is one more cycle this fiscal year and grant requests are due May 1.
The grants awarded are as follows:
  • Assistance League of Los Gatos Saratoga
    • Scholarships for students to attend science camp which is a 5th/6th grade requirement.
  • Bill Wilson Center
    • Purchase of furniture in their new location
  • Onmiware Networks
    • Physical and mental services to local are seniors.
  • RAFT- Resource Area For Teachers
    • Circuit Venture Machines to be used by educators to enhance classroom learning.
  • Santa Clara County Library District Foundation
    • Books for families affected by incarceration.
  • Saratoga MSET Inc. – Mechanical Science and Engineering Team
    • Purchase of items to build 5 robotic vehicles for the club at Saratoga High School, promoting invention and team problem solving.
  • South Bay Musical Theatre
    • Sound mixer used at their performances.
  • Starting Arts
    • Digital Sound Boards used in their performances.
  • Walden West
    • Bird Blind to be used at Science Camp (5th and 6th grade curriculum) and summer camp.
 
And here is a Thank You note from Starting Arts:
 
"Dear Saratoga Rotary Foundation - 
Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our school programs, and the purchase of our light board.  A few of us wanted to express our thanks in this video!
 
A special thank you to Phil for joining us , touring our site and meeting our staff. That was truly special. 
 
Best,
Sara
 
Sara K. Dean
Managing Director, Theatre 
Pronouns: she/ they