Welcome to the Sandhills Area Foundation
The Sandhills Area Foundation (SAF) is a public charity, whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Cherry County. Our steady growth is driven by the generosity of our donors and members and our belief that together we can make a lasting impact on the lives of the people who live and work in Cherry County.
SAF relies heavily on memberships, donations and the annual fundraiser to meet the needs of Cherry County. Please join us and take pride in knowing that you are part of improving the quality of life in Cherry County.
Together we are making a difference!
2021 Grant Recipients
$4000--Valentine Community Schools for protective gym floor covering
$41,185 in 2020
$400,000 since 1998
Board
of
Directors
Gregg Perrett, President
Kim Marlatt, Vice-President
Katie O'Kief, Secretary
Sheila Wheeler, Treasurer
Talia Benson
Steve Brown
Chris Douglas
Mark Johnson
Duane Kime
Steve Koinzan
Rob Lee
Monty Neiffer
Kimberly Johnson,
Executive Director
2021
Scholarships
110 students applied
Winners will be
announced in May.
2020
45 scholarships awarded
$69,500 in 2020
$667,000 since 1998
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