GREATER KELLER WOMEN’S CLUB FOUNDATION
The Greater Keller Women's Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is the funding arm for the Greater Keller Women's Club. Since it's inception, the Foundation, through the support and volunteerism by members of the Greater Keller Women's Club, has donated more than ONE MILLION dollars to local non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations representing women, children and the elderly within the Northeast Tarrant County area through a grant application and review process, as well as scholarships to graduating Keller ISD seniors.
The annual Garden of Roses fundraiser is the primary source of funding for these grants and scholarships and would not be possible without the sponsorships and donations from individuals and area businesses from Keller, Tarrant County and beyond. GKWC's motto of "Joining Together, Having Fun, and Helping Others" shines through each year as a dedicated group of volunteers with philanthropic hearts for service to the community donate countless hours to host this annual event.
The GKWC Foundation's 2021 Garden of Roses Fundraiser "Gatsby in the Garden" took place on September 30, 2021.
GREATER KELLER WOMEN’S CLUB FOUNDATION
DONATIONS TO PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS
DONATIONS TO PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS
2022 Distribution total $574,950.00
This year $249,600 in grants and $325,350 in scholarships has been disbursed. We are grateful to Greater Keller Women’s Club, for proceeds generated by the Bowden, Inc., Kocian Law Firm and Keener Financial Planning.
2021 Distribution total $49,000
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $10,000, GKWC Foundation donated $33,000, Kocian Law Firm donated $3000, Keener Financial Planning donated $3000. We were unable to fund grants this year due to lack of funds. Event moved to September 30, 2021.
2020 Distribution total $112,500.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $34,000 to be distributed along with $26,000 from the GKWC Foundation and $52,500 profit from the fundraiser. The event was not held this year due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and this total is due largely in part from our generous sponsors and club members donating ticket and sponsorship money.
2019 Distribution total $111,000.00
Greater Keller Women's Club donated $25,000 to be distributed along with the $82,000 profit from the annual fundraiser. Additionally, there was a $4,000 carryover from 2018.
2018 Distribution total $114,000.00
Greater Keller Women's Club donated $14,000 to be distributed along with the $100,000 profit from the annual fundraiser.
2017 Distribution total of $75,000.00
Greater Keller Women's Club donated $15,000 to be distributed along with the $60,000 profit from the annual fundraiser.
2016 Distribution total of $71,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $10,000 to be distributed along with the $56,000 profit from the annual fundraiser. Also, added anonymous $2,000 donation and a $3,000 carry over from 2014.
2015 Distribution total of $79,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $10,000 to be distributed along with the $69,000 profit from the annual fundraiser.
2014 Distribution total of $85,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $5,000 to be distributed along with the $80,000 profit from annual fundraiser.
2013 Distribution total of $108,140.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $20,000 to be distributed along with the $85,000 profit from the annual fundraiser. An additional $3.000 was donated for the Ryan Martin Memorial Scholarship. Also, $140 was distributed for women’s charities.
2012 Distribution total of $102,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $10,000 to be distributed along with the $88,000 profit from the annual fundraiser. An additional $4,000 was donated -- $3,000 for Ryan Martin Memorial Scholarship and $1,000 for baby needs.
2011 Distribution total of $89,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $10,000 to be distributed along with the $76,000 profit from the annual fundraiser. An additional $3,000 was donated for the Ryan Martin Memorial Scholarship.
2010 Distribution total of $77,200.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $7,200 to be distributed along with $70,000 profit for the annual fund raiser.
2009 Distribution total of $97,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $25,000 to be distributed along with the $72,000 profit from the annual fund raiser.
2008 $70,500.00 2001 $32,000.00
2007 $63,000.00 2000 $30,000.00
2006 $52,000.00 1999 $32,500.00
2005 $40,000.00 1998 $19,500.00
2004 $37,400.00 1997 $26,399.00
2003 $29,000.00 1996** $17,000.00
2002 $29,500.00
**Donated to Community Storehouse
This year $249,600 in grants and $325,350 in scholarships has been disbursed. We are grateful to Greater Keller Women’s Club, for proceeds generated by the Bowden, Inc., Kocian Law Firm and Keener Financial Planning.
2021 Distribution total $49,000
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $10,000, GKWC Foundation donated $33,000, Kocian Law Firm donated $3000, Keener Financial Planning donated $3000. We were unable to fund grants this year due to lack of funds. Event moved to September 30, 2021.
2020 Distribution total $112,500.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $34,000 to be distributed along with $26,000 from the GKWC Foundation and $52,500 profit from the fundraiser. The event was not held this year due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and this total is due largely in part from our generous sponsors and club members donating ticket and sponsorship money.
2019 Distribution total $111,000.00
Greater Keller Women's Club donated $25,000 to be distributed along with the $82,000 profit from the annual fundraiser. Additionally, there was a $4,000 carryover from 2018.
2018 Distribution total $114,000.00
Greater Keller Women's Club donated $14,000 to be distributed along with the $100,000 profit from the annual fundraiser.
2017 Distribution total of $75,000.00
Greater Keller Women's Club donated $15,000 to be distributed along with the $60,000 profit from the annual fundraiser.
2016 Distribution total of $71,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $10,000 to be distributed along with the $56,000 profit from the annual fundraiser. Also, added anonymous $2,000 donation and a $3,000 carry over from 2014.
2015 Distribution total of $79,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $10,000 to be distributed along with the $69,000 profit from the annual fundraiser.
2014 Distribution total of $85,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $5,000 to be distributed along with the $80,000 profit from annual fundraiser.
2013 Distribution total of $108,140.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $20,000 to be distributed along with the $85,000 profit from the annual fundraiser. An additional $3.000 was donated for the Ryan Martin Memorial Scholarship. Also, $140 was distributed for women’s charities.
2012 Distribution total of $102,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $10,000 to be distributed along with the $88,000 profit from the annual fundraiser. An additional $4,000 was donated -- $3,000 for Ryan Martin Memorial Scholarship and $1,000 for baby needs.
2011 Distribution total of $89,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $10,000 to be distributed along with the $76,000 profit from the annual fundraiser. An additional $3,000 was donated for the Ryan Martin Memorial Scholarship.
2010 Distribution total of $77,200.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $7,200 to be distributed along with $70,000 profit for the annual fund raiser.
2009 Distribution total of $97,000.00
Greater Keller Women’s Club donated $25,000 to be distributed along with the $72,000 profit from the annual fund raiser.
2008 $70,500.00 2001 $32,000.00
2007 $63,000.00 2000 $30,000.00
2006 $52,000.00 1999 $32,500.00
2005 $40,000.00 1998 $19,500.00
2004 $37,400.00 1997 $26,399.00
2003 $29,000.00 1996** $17,000.00
2002 $29,500.00
**Donated to Community Storehouse