The Rudy and Patti Hein Memorial Scholarhip
The Rudy and Patti Hein Memorial Scholarhip
The Rudy and Patti Hein Memorial Scholarhip
Applications are being accepted now for 2024 awards.
Our History
The Rudy and Patti Hein Memorial Scholarhip
The Rudy and Patti Hein Memorial Scholarhip
The Foundation has been active since 1994 but community support and giving has been a priority for generations. We seek to proactively strengthen Upper Kittitas County by investing in education, youth, families, and the enrichment of our community.
Our Mission
The Rudy and Patti Hein Memorial Scholarhip
Our Mission
The Hein Legacy Foundation supports organizations in Upper Kittitas County that embody the values of Rudy and Patti Hein—honesty, integrity, fairness, and a strong work ethic—through investments in education, youth development, and community infrastructure.
Upper Kittitas County Community Recreation Center
We are proud to support the movement to bring a recreation center to our community.
Visit the project website to learn more about what's going on.
2024 Scholarship winners
This year the Hein Legacy Foundation awarded more than $31,000 in scholarships.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
- Sadie Melhorn - Cle Elum - Roslyn
- Keira Moore - Cle Elum - Roslyn
- Montana Moore - Cle Elum - Roslyn
- Austin Pearson - Cle Elum - Roslyn
- Grace Weeda - Cle Elum - Roslyn
- Sam Weeda - Cle Elum - Roslyn
Best wishes to all the 2024 graduates!
About our Giving
Please reach us at melissabecker@heinlegacyfoundation.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Resources are generally provided to organizations, rather than indiviuals.
Most grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations focused on Upper Kittitas County, although requests from any applicant will be considered.
In general, the foundation looks for projects in the $1,000 to $20,000 range, but welcomes smaller requests. See list below for examples of projects funded.
Preference is given to projects that impact all three areas of our mission: Education, Youth and Families
Preference is given to those applicants who can specifically identify how the funds will be used (e.g., paving a parking lot, providing a summer lunch program for 100 children, etc.).
Preference is given to those applicants who can demonstrate high-impact use of the funds (e.g., large number of people impacted; high economic or social benefit to the community, etc.).
Funds are generally not provided through this foundation for:
- Ongoing operations, repairs and maintenance costs
- Individuals or families directly requesting financial assistance
- Business start-up costs
Complete a grant application. We look forward to learning more about your project!
grant awards
2023
Upper Kittitas County Rotary Club
$35,000
Skatepark Phase I construction
Community Builders
$34,500
“The Shop” teen center: middle school counseling group; summer youth activities program
Cle Elum-Roslyn School District
$15,000
New sound system for main gym; positive experiences program
Central Washington University
$10,987
Scholarships 100% matched by CWU
HopeSource
$9,500
Youth activities scholarships
Various colleges, universities, and trade/vocational schools
$6,000
Post-secondary scholarships
Roslyn, Ronald, Cle Elum Heritage Club
$5,000
Cemetery restoration
Washington Outdoor School
$5,000
Outdoor education for children
Cle Elum Eagles Craft Club
$2,500
Holiday baskets for families
Other donations
$8,000
$2,000 and under
2023 TOTAL AWARDS
$131,487
2022
Community Builders
$46,600
"The Shop" (teen center); summer youth program; mental health counseling
Washington Outdoor School
$7,750
Summer program; after-school program
Various colleges, universities, and trade/vocational schools
$6,500
Post-secondary scholarships
Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge #56
$5,000
Cemetery improvements
HopeSource
$5,000
Youth scholarhip program
Central Washington University
$4,166
Scholarships 100% matched by CWU
Kittitas County Ski and Snowboard Club
$3,000
Youth ski and snowboarding program
Other donations
$16,400
$2,000 and under
2022 TOTAL AWARDS
$94,416
2021
Upper Kittitas County Rotary Club
$37,000
Playground equipment for Cle Elum City Park; skate park feasibilty study
Community Builders
$18,000
"The Shop" teen clubhouse
Various Colleges, Universities and Trade Schools
$18,000
Various Colleges, Universities and Trade Schools
Cle-Elum Roslyn School District
$15,861
Vision screening equipment; Furniture for "Warrior Wellness" space; cross country ski equipment; other
HopeSource
$15,000
Food bank and youth scholarships
UKC Community Recreation Center Alliance
$12,025
Feasibility study for upper Kittitas county community recreation center
Central Washington University
$9,611
Scholarships 100% matched by CWU
Hospice Friends
$7,000
Volunteer training; annual fundraiser
UKC Youth Baseball & Softball Association
$5,325
Sponsorship of facilities; turf repair for two fields
Cle Elum Downtown Association
$5,000
Support for those impacted by Bull Durham building fire
Craven Association for Black Cemetary Preservation
$5,000
Mower for cemetary maintenance
COAL-Community Outreach and Lifeskills Center
$3,500
Food bags for local students and families
Other Donations
$12,350
$2,000 and under
2021 TOTAL AWARDS
$163,672
2020
Various Colleges, Universities and Trade Schools
$28,500
Post-secondary scholarships for local high school graduates
City of Cle Elum
$20,400
Improvements to Hanson Ponds trailhead
Various Colleges, Universities and Trade Schools
$18,000
Post-secondary scholarships for local high school graduates
HopeSource
$16,000
Food bank and youth scholarships
Cle Elum Eagles
$10,000
Funding to help install elevator. The building is used by various organizations and individuals for fundraising and other events.
Kittitas County Fire District #1
$10,000
Contribution toward construction of new fire station at Elk Heights
Cle Elum Kiwanis Club
$7,900
Contribution toward new pavilion at Cle Elum City Park
Cle Elum-Roslyn School District
$7,886
3D printer for high school; music/band equipment and supplies; CPR training equipment and supplies; free admission for basketball games
Easton School
$5,500
WiFI hotspots for remote learning; PE, art and health supplies for remote learning
Hospice Friends
$5,000
Expansion of programs for support of the elderly, infirm and terminally ill in upper county
Washington Outdoor School
$5,000
Program support for early childhood education
Youth Services of Kittitas County
$5,000
Youth mentor program - funding for upper county youth
Various
$3,659
Lunches for KVH workers during COVID pandemic
Coal Ministries
$3,500
Food bags for local students and families
UKC Rotary Foundation
$2,500
Student education about careers and scholarship opportunities
Gallery One
$2,250
Art-to-go kits for upper county during COVID pandemic; museum sponsorship
Other Donations
$13,328
$2,000 and under
2020 TOTAL AWARDS
$146,423
2019
HopeSource
$22,500
Food bank and youth scholarships
Various Colleges, Universities and Trade Schools
$16,000
Post-secondary scholarships for local high school graduates
Roslyn Fire Department
$10,000
New aid car
Cle Elum-Roslyn School District
$10,000
Music/band equipment, repairs and other expenses
KVH Foundation
$9,000
"Blue band" initiative for women at risk of developing pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
Upper Kittitas County Rotary Club
$5,500
Student education about careers and scholarship opportunities; scholarship
Community Builders
$5,000
CRASH and GEAR after-school programs
Hospice Friends
$5,000
Expansion of programs in upper county
Washington Outdoor School
$5,000
Program support for early childhood education
Youth Services of Kittitas County
$5,000
Youth mentoring program - funding for upper county youth
Sparrow Clubs USA
$4,000
Support for local child receiving treatment for leukemia
Other Donations
$22,509
$2,000 and under
2019 TOTAL AWARDS
$119,519
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Hein Legacy Foundation
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