The Winthrop Kiwanis Club was established in 1949 and has been in continuous operation ever since. The Winthrop Club currently has 32 members from throughout the Valley and contributes over 2,700 volunteer hours to the community. Each year, the Club holds four fundraisers to support a wide variety of projects. We are proud of the fact that 100% of the net proceeds from our fundraisers go back into helping kids and the community.  We are now adding a donate feature to our web pages so that any community member can help.

Please join us in helping serve the community and kids of the Methow Valley…

Donate by sending a check to Winthrop Kiwanis Foundation, PO Box 286, Winthrop, WA 98862, or use our Paypal portal:





Winthrop Kiwanis Foundation donations are tax deductible (EIN 23-7090044)

Some of our community programs and projects for 2022 included:

  • Assisted an elderly homeowner with wildfire assessment, prevention and cleanup efforts in conjunction with Methow at Home and local ‘Firewise’ efforts.
  • Funding and support for the “Be The Change” (break the cycle of generational poverty) program
  • Provided labor and materials to support the Classroom In Bloom project
  • Provided funding to Friends of the Winthrop Library to purchase children’s books
  • Conducted a Cider Press with donated apples for the Cove’s Food Bank
  • Upgraded and improved Winthrop Barn Facilities
  • Donated funds for scholarships for Missoula Children’s Theater
  • Provided funding for the Methow Community Theater Kids Program
  • Supported SIGN, an international surgical implant bone repair program
  • Supported local volunteer firefighters at the Scott Stair Climb for Lymphoma and Leukemia
  • Recognized twenty-two LBHS Graduates for Community Service
  • Supported Our House for Cancer Care program
  • Provided logistic support for the operation of the LBHS Junior Class “Close Up” raffle
  • Funded and worked the Tye-Dye T-shirt booth at the Arts in the Park on July 4th
  • Provided financial support and volunteer labor to “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.”
  • Awarded $14,400 in Scholarships to LBHS Graduates
  • Conducted Highway Litter Cleanup on Hwy 20 South of Winthrop twice a year
  • Provided porta-potties for Kiwanis Heckendorn Park
  • Provided volunteer labor for repairs and enhancements to the Shafer Museum
  • Purchased portable microphones for Methow Valley Community Theater
  • Sponsored LBHS Key Club and provided financial support and volunteer labor
  • Sponsored LBJH Builders Club and provided financial support and volunteer labor
  • Provided and decorated Christmas Tree for the Winthrop Barn
  • Supported FireWise program to help reduce community wildfire dangers
  • Supported 4-H Club livestock sales at the Okanogan County Fair
  • Volunteered as Tutors at LBHS
  • Provided Financial support to “Eliminate” project to prevent maternal and neonatal tetanus
  • Provided volunteer assistance at LBHS Track and Cross Country meets
  • Provided volunteer assistance at LBHS Football, Soccer, and Wrestling events
  • Provided $250 for Methow Valley Riding Unlimited scholarships
  • Provided funding for the Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program
  • Provided financial support to the Children’s Miracle Network
  • Provided setup, support, and cleanup for local Blood Drives
  • Provided volunteer labor to serve lunch at Hank’s Senior Appreciation Luncheon
  • Provided supplies and volunteers to assist preschool & grade school Vision & Hearing Screening
  • Provided funds for students to have follow-up Eye Exams and Purchase Eyeglasses
  • Financial support, volunteers & photos with the Easter Bunny at Winthrop City Park
  • Provided financial support to the cove for the Friday Food Program
  • Provided volunteer labor for Pearrygin Lake State Park and Twisp Works Bike Rodeos
  • Provided funding to support the “Family Empowerment Program” in the MV School District
  • Sponsored the Merc Children’s Theater
  • Provided financial aid to support the ILC Mentor Program
  • Provided Santa photos, candy canes & children’s activities for Christmas at the End of the Road
  • Supported Kiwanis Outreach funding of Key Club Activities
  • Supported attendance of four Key Clubbers and advise at the District Convention