MidwayUSA Foundation announces the appointment of Stephanie Femrite to the role of Deputy Director. Stephanie's background reflects nearly two decades of leadership in nonprofit and youth development organizations. For the past 18 years, she has served in various roles within 4-H, most recently as the Missouri Assistant Director and Assistant Extension Professor.
The Deputy Director plays a crucial role on the Foundation's leadership team. This position is responsible for leading and managing the Programs Group and ensuring compliance with all grant-making initiatives.
Stephanie expressed her enthusiasm about joining the Foundation. "I am excited to help further its commitment to developing youth, empowering coaches, and strengthening communities through youth shooting sports."
Stephanie's passion for youth development and advancing opportunities for young people aligns strongly with the MidwayUSA Foundation's mission. Her professional work has long focused on empowering youth, strengthening programs, and building sustainable organizations, including support for youth shooting sports and other hands-on educational experiences.
"We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie to our team," said Pete Eisentrager, Executive Director of MidwayUSA Foundation. "Stephaine comes to the Foundation with an extensive background in youth development and advocacy with an emphasis on leadership, strategic planning, grant management, and team building. Her business acumen and passion for youth development are a perfect fit for this role, and we are confident she will help continue to change the future of youth shooting sports!"
To date, the Foundation holds over $465 million in funds endowed to youth shooting sports programs. Since its inception, the Foundation has paid over $80.4 million in cash grants to assist youth shooting sports programs around the country.
The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain and grow youth shooting sports by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation is tax-deductible and helps the Foundation expand and enhance the leadership skills, confidence, and discipline of today's youth through shooting sports activities. The Foundation supports all shooting disciplines. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit MidwayUSAFoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.