About Us:

Established in 2008, the G.O.4.I.T. mission is to create a lasting effect on the community by volunteering and granting money to local nonprofit organizations.

This program is a process for students in Clinton County to learn about the process of grant giving as well as learn about the role nonprofit organizations play in the community.  Students also have the opportunity to meet local business leaders and participate in volunteer activities.

The 21 G.O.4.I.T. Board Members, who are made up of the six High Schools in Clinton County, will meet once a month to identify community needs and address emerging issues.  The students will also learn other leadership and communication skills throughout the monthly meetings. 

The program increases student awareness of volunteer opportunities, increasing the chance for young people to play active rolls in their communities in the future. Teens develop leadership and networking skills and the ability to help others.  A great sense of accomplishment is seen in the students as they are able to help others.  A great sense accomplishment is seen in the students as they are able to help their community.

Students also learn about the grant giving process.  Grant applications will be available for a one month time frame and returned to the students.  Students will then make site visits to the different nonprofit organizations.  The board members will all be responsible for reading the grant applications and scoring them and in turn choose who they would like to grant the money to.

G.O.4.I.T is a program started by the DeWitt Area Community Foundation and the River Bluff Foundation and is an affiliate of the Teens For Tomorrow program started by the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend. 

G.O.4.I.T. will also be a part of the Midwest Youth Philanthropy Network.  For more information on other youth philanthropy programs in Iowa and in the Midwest visit: iowayouthphilanthropy.org

Become a member:

Become a member of G.O.4.I.T. by clicking here or contact Ashley Spain to learn more information.

G.O.4.I.T. grants:

In 2008-2009, G.O.4.I.T. awarded $1,500 to the following local nonprofit organizations:

IA State Extension-$200 for Middle School Ricochet Leadership Program
MJL Foundation- $250 for display board for Suicide Prevention and Depression
Awareness Discovery Center- $350 for Fun Time Friday Program
YWCA- $350 for a Ping Pong Table
Gateway Red Cross- $350 for AmeriCorps volunteer 

Contact Us: 

Ashley Spain
Phone: 563-349-1518
Email: aspainm@gmail.com