CROOK COUNTY
RURAL OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (FORMERLY THE CROOKED RIVER ROUND-UP FOUNDATION)
Total: $23,000
The Rural Oregon Community Foundation brings together members of the community from all walks of life who share our passion for farming, ranching, agriculture, animal health and wellness. Our donations support the "Growing Leaders in Western Culture" scholarship program.
CROOK COUNTY FAIR SPONSORSHIPS AND 4H AUCTIONS
Total: $50,000+
NewSun proudly sponsors the Crook County Fair and supports the hard work of Crook County students by purchasing animals in the 4H / FFA auctions.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Total: $50,000+
Multi-year funding supports the Crook County outreach coordinator position and garden boxes for the Garden for Every School program. The outreach coordinator teaches environmental education classes throughout Jefferson and Crook counties.
ROTARY CLUB
Total: $20,000
The “Rotary on the Radio” annual scholarship fundraiser for Prineville students pays for college or technical programs after graduation.
CENTRAL OREGON TRAIL ALLIANCE (COTA)
Total: $10,000
In 2023, we supported COTA's "Welcome to Central Oregon's Trails" outreach initiative, aimed at educating local residents about the area's existing trail systems. Our 2024 contribution helped fund improvements to the Barnes Butte trail network.
NEWSUN ENERGY CLIMATE & AG SCHOLARSHIPS
Total: $8,000
Since 2023, three Crook County students have received scholarships for writing exceptional essays about the impact of changing climate on their community and way of life: Hoyt Kudlac ($2,500), Grace Budre ($2,500), Andraya McNary ($2,500, pictured) and Ana Laura Jacuined Cabellero ($500).
HIGH DESERT MUSEUM
Total: $5,000
The High Desert Museum’s ”Little Wonders” early childhood education program offers free two-year museum passes and gas cards to low-income families with kids ages 3-5. In 2026, the museum expects 69 Crook County families to participate in the program.
All Crook County Donations
2026
Rural Oregon Community Foundation
Climate and Ag Scholarship - Crook County
Crook County 4-H Fundraising Event Sponsor
Crook County High Track & Field Sponsor
Crook County Rotary
High Desert Museum
Powell Butte Charter School
St. Charles Foundation
Crook County Fair Sponsorship
4-H / FFA Auction Animals
2025
Crooked River Round-Up Foundation
Climate and Ag Scholarship - Crook County
4-H / FFA Auction Animals
CCHS Track & Field Sponsor
Crook County Hospice
Crook County Hoedown
Crook County Fair Sponsorship
Crooked River Roundup
Rotary Foundation
The Environmental Center
2024
Crook County on the Move - Garden Party
Central Oregon Trail Alliance
Climate and Ag Scholarship - Crook County
Crook County Fair - 4-H / FFA Auction
Crook County Fair / Hoedown Fundraiser
Crook County Fair Sponsorship
Crooked River Roundup
Rotary Foundation
The Environmental Center
2023
Central Oregon Trail Alliance
Climate and Ag Scholarship - Crook County
Crook County Fair - 4H / FFA Auction
Crook County Fair Sponsorship
The Environmental Center
2017-2022
Crook County Fair - 4-H / FFA Auction
Crook County Fair Sponsorship
Rotary Foundation