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The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Renews Commitment to American Indian College Fund with $10,000 Gift for Scholarships

Denver, Colo. (November 17, 2009)— The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation has renewed a grant to the American Indian College Fund for $10,000 for scholarships for American Indian students. The amount will be disbursed equally to students belonging to seven Montana tribal colleges and will be awarded to students with a 2.5 or higher grade point average.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, “The generosity of The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and their commitment to helping American Indian students in Montana achieve a higher education is to be commended, especially in hard economic times. Our graduates often come from lives where they face extreme financial hardship, and a college education provides them with hope for a better life and helps them in turn to help their communities and make a difference in the lives of other American Indians.”

About The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

The major philanthropic organization for The Washington Companies and the Washington family, The Dennis and Phyllis Washington’s Foundation values mirror those of its Western heritage. The Foundation holds fast to the Washington family’s sense of place and is actively involved in the communities where its employees live and work. It believes in the individual spirit, but at the same time a strong support network to enhance lives. The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation strives to better the human condition by supporting programs and services that give people the tools to enhance the quality of their lives and to benefit society as a whole. Since its inception, Foundation giving and the Washington Family’s personal contributions to charitable causes total more than $77 million.

About the American Indian College Fund

With its credo “Educating the Mind and Spirit,” the Denver-based American Indian College Fund is the nation’s largest provider of private scholarships for American Indian students, providing more than 5,000 scholarships annually for students seeking to better their lives and communities through education at the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities. For more information about the American Indian College Fund or to make a donation, visit www.collegefund.org.