Mission Statement

The GIG (Kit Worthington Foundation for the Arts) is a non-profit foundation created to help students aspire to their dreams through education, inspiration, and opportunity. We will help in strengthening and connecting the local community to the arts through events, programs, and scholarships. We will help financially assist budding enthusiasts to advance in their artistic endeavors.

Some of the groups the who received funds were:

  • MDHS Drama and Visual Arts
  • Heartland High School
  • Meadows Valley School
  • Cascade School Arts & Drama
  • Payette Lakes Middle School
  • Alpine Playhouse
  • Seven Devils Playwright Festival
  • Horizons
  • Adams and Valley County Schools
  • Seven Devil’s ID Theatre
  • McCall Donnelly School District for musical instruments
  • McCall Public Library for Film Grants and Artist Participation Events

sThe GIG also gives out scholarships to individuals for music lessons, including voice lessons, violin lessons, piano lessons and more. Also, the McCall Donnelly high school student’s participation in NAFME All-National Choir and HOSA National Leadership Conference at the Grand Ole Opry Music event.

Funds raised from 2024 - 2008: $158,407!

Donations Given:

  • 2024 – $1,290 individuals, $6,485 organizations
  • 2023 – $0.00 to individuals, $9,540 organizations
  • 2022 – $0.00 to individuals, $6,900 organizations
  • 2021 – $1,937 individuals, $700 organizations
  • 2020 – $1,505 individuals, $5,865 organizations
  • 2019 – $2,240 ($600 to individuals, $1,640 to organizations)
  • 2018 – $5,615 ($1,405 to individuals, $4,210 to organizations)
  • 2017 – $4,938.00 ($2,030 to individuals, $2,908 to organizations)
  • 2016 – $6,115
  • 2015 – $7,354
  • 2014 – $6,025
  • 2013 – $5,073
  • 2012 – $4,885

How to Apply

 To apply for scholarship funds, click on the ‘Apply’ drop down at top of page.  All Valley and Adams County students pursuing music, arts and theater/playwrighting are encouraged to apply!

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