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A Note About Donation Amounts:

 

Thank you for considering a donation to these funds. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. To donate to the various funds, simply click the donation under the fund you wish to support. You will be asked to fill in the amount you wish to donate and whether it is a one-time donation or a monthly amount. The average amount ranges between $100 and $1,000. Again, thank you for your community support!

The Agribusiness Scholarship Fund

The Agribusiness Scholarship Fund

The Agribusiness Fund of OTCF is used to fund the OTCF Ag Scholarship, as well as Ag-Based Grants and events.

Austin Mitchell Memorial Fund_edited

Austin Mitchell Memorial Fund_edited

The Austin Mitchell Memorial Fund was set up to keep Austin's passion for basketball become a catalyst for the youth in our community find their own love for the sport. This Fund supports a new summer basketball camp, FREE and open to all kids in the Nebraska Panhandle ages 5 to 15.

Angel of Hope/ Reunited in Heaven

Angel of Hope/ Reunited in Heaven

Our mission is to create a beautiful Angel of Hope Memorial Park in memory of the precious children that have left this world too soon. Please join our cause! A special thank you goes out to Megan Hayward, CEO of Trails West Architecture, for her passion and generous donation of time of to this project. The future home of our Angel of Hope Statue will be at Gentry Park in Gering.

Bayard Public School Fund

Bayard Public School Fund

Bayard Public Schools Fund was established as a place where Bayard teachers and staff could contribute to the ongoing needs of the Bayard schools. Others are welcome and encouraged to donate as well.

Community Ever Green House

Community Ever Green House

This passive solar greenhouse, with its 30-year old fig tree, and surrounding lot is owned by the City of Gering, Neb. and managed by volunteers. Gardening plots and service opportunities are available to anyone interested in growing flowers and produce.

Circle the Bluffs Powwow

Circle the Bluffs Powwow

The Creative Beet Art District

The Creative Beet Art District

The Creative Beet is the Scottsbluff Creative Art District, encompassing Visual and Performing Arts within the designated Art District of Downtown and East Overland in Scottsbluff

Downtown Scottsbluff Association

Downtown Scottsbluff Association

The DSA is made up of business owners and organizes downtown Farmer's Markets, Sidewalk Sales, Trick

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Our mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

Festival of Hope

Festival of Hope

FOH is a grass roots fundraising event organized by volunteers committed to assist area cancer patients with non-medical expenses during their treatment.

Friends of Alzheimer's &  Dementia

Friends of Alzheimer's & Dementia

We aim to enhance quality of life for those living with a dementia, their families, friends & their communities by supporting education, service & research

Firefighter Ministry

Firefighter Ministry

We are a non profit organization dedicated to providing services to those in need after a fire. We provide motel stays, food and clothing, provide help with finding a new home and assistance with first months rent/deposit.

Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce

Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce

Gering Public Library Foundation

Gering Public Library Foundation

This fund was created to raise money for the new Gering Library.

A group of dedicated volunteers working to coordinate the activities within CO, NE, SD, and WY trans

A group of dedicated volunteers working to coordinate the activities within CO, NE, SD, and WY trans

A group of dedicated volunteers working to coordinate the activities within CO, NE, SD, and WY transportation departments. We hope to ensure that the 4-lane provides a seamless artery for routing people and goods safely.

Hemingford Community Foundation

Hemingford Community Foundation

The Hemingford Community Foundation is a community catalyst which ignites ideas and inspires a future; specifically to strategize, foster and create legacies for the future of the community of Hemingford

Hispanic Advisory Council

Hispanic Advisory Council

Scholarship

Japanese Hall

Japanese Hall

The Japanese Hall, previously located on Avenue C in Scottsbluff, was constructed in 1928. For decades, this building was used for Japanese language classes, dances, festivals, theater productions, sports clubs, and church services. The Friendly Circle Bazaar was held at the building from the 1950s through 2016 to help maintain the building.

Lied Scottsbluff Library

Lied Scottsbluff Library

Lied Scottsbluff Public Library provides high quality public education for all ages. Through delivery of high quality public education for all, the library advances the economy, enhancing quality of life in our community.

Life Change Connection

Life Change Connection

This fund was established to help local and Panhandle residents learn about diabetes, through education and research.

MHS Booster Club

MHS Booster Club

Mitchell Jr/Sr High Booster Club is a non-profit organization that's sole purpose is to support all aspects of Mitchell Athletics.

Monument Prevention Coalition

Monument Prevention Coalition

This Coalition's mission is to create a community consensus that clearly states that underage alcohol use is illegal, unhealthy, and unacceptable.

Old West Balloon Fest

Old West Balloon Fest

Our mission is to create a joyful experience for patrons of all ages with a family-friendly, all-inclusive community hot-air ballooning event. Old West Balloon Fest is a festival that brings pilots and visitors from all over the United States to Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.

Oregon Trail Community Foundation

Oregon Trail Community Foundation

Dedicated to improving the quality, vitality and safety of life in Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming

Platte River Basin Environments

Platte River Basin Environments

Platte River Basin Environments, Inc. (PRBE) is a 501 (c) (3) corporation formed by a group of sportsmen of western Nebraska concerned about deteriorating conditions of important wildlife habitat and the natural areas in the North Platte River basin. Clive Ostenberg made a bequest challenging PRBE to accomplish the task at hand. The challenge and mission accepted by PRBE is to preserve, conserve, enhance and restore vital wildlife habitat and natural areas within the North Platte River basin an

Scotts Bluff County Fair

Scotts Bluff County Fair

SB Gering Sports Council

SB Gering Sports Council

Team Ashtyn Foundation

Team Ashtyn Foundation

The Team Ashtyn Foundation offers magical moments to childhood cancer families, with the hope of alleviating some of the stresses that accompany treatment. Our mission is to provide opportunities for family members to experience some normalcy during the longevity of most cancer treatments. The vision of the foundation is to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancers and to encourage others to get involved and make a difference.

West Nebraska Arts Center

West Nebraska Arts Center

The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported the programs of this organization through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

Western Nebraska Tourism Coalition

Western Nebraska Tourism Coalition

The WNTC exists to share marketing ideas and develop innovative approaches to promote Western Nebraska, their attractions and businesses by attending bimonthly meetings, held in various communities throughout the region.

Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byway

Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byway

The Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byway fund was established to develop, promote,and enhance the: scenic, historic, natural, cultural and recreational qualities along the Highway 26/92 corridor from Ogallala,NE to the Wyoming- Nebraska State Line at Henry, NE.

18th Steet Plaza

18th Steet Plaza

The Sports Council will be tasked with organizing competitions that align with local opportunities and resources, providing resources such as grant opportunities, encouraging other entities to host sporting events, exploring opportunities for facility growth, seeking alternative funding sources and promoting healthy lifestyles for youth and area residents.

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Oregon Trail

Community Foundation

416 Valley View Dr, #700

PO Box 1344

Scottsbluff, NE

69363-1344

308-635-3393​​

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