Accepting Grant Applications for Shelby County Nonprofit Organizations

The Shelby County Health Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the advancement of healthcare services throughout Shelby County. During the 30-year existence, the Shelby County Health Foundation has given over $3 million to aid and support healthcare services and programs. Most recently, the Health Foundation awarded $182,000 within the Shelby County community to organizations that funded the following community betterment projects: education scholarships, equipment for fire and rescue departments, Wellness Center pool upgrades and area transportation needs to Shelby County nursing homes.

Organizations providing services in Shelby County are eligible. They must be able to demonstrate broad community/county support; requests for general operational funds will not be considered. The Shelby County Health Foundation’s mission is to provide funds to those nonprofit and governmental agencies that are involved in community betterment through their organizations.

Nonprofit organizations can apply for the grant through Friday, May 5, 2023. Grant winners will be announced on or around May 17th, 2023.

For more information on the Foundation and how to apply for a grant, please visit: https://myrtuemedical.org/about-us/health-foundation/

Organizations may complete the application form and send it to:

Shelby County Health Foundation

Attn: Jani Sorfonden
1213 Garfield Ave
Harlan, IA 51537

The Executive Board members of the Shelby County Community Foundation are: President, Ryan Brodersen; Vice President, Molly Scheve; and Secretary/Treasurer, Stef Kramer. Other board members include: Jim Zimmerman, Marcus Gross, Dr. Roger Davidson, Calla Poldberg, Kristen Lund and Cristie Kenkel.