You already know it… the harder you work, the luckier you get!

By the Bootstraps Foundation knows that good things come with hard work. There is just no way around it. Throw some grit and a willingness to reroute around the detours life launches and there you will find success.

And here at By the Bootstraps, success has many definitions but all with the common theme of elbow grease and grit is how to get there…

We consider ourselves almost a “Reverse Foundation.” By the Bootstraps works with individuals, communities, and local charities to help identify deserving candidates or communities in need.

Examples of where we help:

• Scholarships aimed at those with a proven track record of showing up.

• Scholarships for students entering the trades to help keep our communities thriving.

• Scholarships to those planning to serve

  • Health care providers

  • Veterinary providers

  • Educators

• Resources to those who are serving

  • Veterans groups

  • Service animals

• Grants to local communities with specific needs:

  • Examples:

    • Sponsorship of grass roots efforts like a golf coach for your local special Olympics

    • Support to the local garden club for a beautification of

    • Funding a local 4H group to travel to the state fair with their award willing Club!