Fountain Hills Flutter weekend results in $50,000 grant pool
Nonprofit organizations benefited from FHCF signature event
Nonprofit organizations in the Fountain Hills area will benefit from grants from the Fountain Hills Community Foundation (FHCF), thanks to another successful Flutter at the Fountain fundraising …
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Fountain Hills Flutter weekend results in $50,000 grant pool
Nonprofit organizations benefited from FHCF signature event
Photo courtesy of Debbie Clason
Shawn Uphoff (left) was named the 2025 Hometown Hero for her contributions to the Presbyterian Church, Fountain Hills PTO and the Fountain Hills Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Clason
Families showed up for the Flutter Gala’s Foodie Fest on Saturday, March 22.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Clason
“Fin-tastic” by Jo Ho was one of the thirty-three butterfly art sculptures sold during the Flutter weekend in support of local nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit organizations in the Fountain Hills area will benefit from grants from the Fountain Hills Community Foundation (FHCF), thanks to another successful Flutter at the Fountain fundraising event.
Proceeds from the auction of 33 butterflies and 10 jackrabbit art sculptures during the March 21-23 weekend were added to other funds received throughout the year, creating a $50,000 grant pool for the FHCF to award to nonprofit organizations later this year, according to a press release.
“The venue and weather were amazing,” FHCF President Dori Wittrig said. “We are very grateful for all of the artists, volunteers, and donors who came together to make our fifth annual event so successful.”
Shawn Uphoff was named the 2025 Hometown Hero for her contributions to the Presbyterian Church, Fountain Hills PTO and the Fountain Hills Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition during the Donor and Sponsor Luncheon.
Uphoff named the McKee Branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale as the recipient of a $2,500 grant from Flutter proceeds.
Foodie Fest winners
Winners of the Flutter Gala’s Foodie Fest on Saturday evening included Best of Fest, Debbie J. Elder; Most Creative Entrée, Cielo at Adero Scottsdale; Best Italian Entrée, Arrivederci; Best Dessert, We-Ko-Pa Resort and Casino; and Best Bar Food, Graze Craze.
Family Day participants on Saturday afternoon included the Fountain Hills Chess Club, Tender Little Hearts Mini Tales, Fountain Hills Youth Theater, Paige Productions Youth Theater, Fountain Hills Little League and the Fountain Hills Soccer Club.
Other participants included Fountain Hills Martial Arts, Fountain Hills Fire Department, Loving Family Dental, McDowell Mountain Cycles, Boys & Girls Club, Fountain Hills Noon Kiwanis K-Kids & Builder’s Club, Cactus Pine Girl Scouts and Fountain Hills Sunset Kiwanis Key Club.
Other local organizations included the Fountain Hills Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, Fountain Hills Unified School District, Fountain Hills PTO, Rescue Pals, Behavior Ally, Town of Fountain Hills, Bob’s Free Bikes and the Inspiration Academy.
Flutter at the Fountain is the signature fundraising event for the Fountain Hills Community Foundation. Learn more about the FHCF at fountainhillsgives.com.
