Noteworthy Contributions

Noteworthy Contributions That Shaped Our Community

The West Side Nut Club is proud to recognize the extraordinary contributions that have left a lasting mark on Evansville and the surrounding area. From major donations and community projects to landmark achievements and acts of service, these highlights reflect our unwavering dedication to giving back. Explore the impactful moments, partnerships, and philanthropic milestones that define the legacy of the Nut Club and continue to inspire our mission today.

West Side Nut Club
Donations from 2009 - 2023

Top 25 Running Totals - By Organization

Rank Organization Total Donated
#1 EVSC Schools $1,504,951.45
#2 EVDIO Schools $1,204,237.74
#3 University of Southern Indiana $264,630.00
#4 West Side Nut Club Foundation $170,000.00
#5 Other Schools $151,100.00
#6 Boys and Girls Club $120,937.17
#7 Granted (Wish Upon A Star) $112,500.00
#8 Youth First Inc. $108,000.00
#9 Evansville Fire Department $106,765.00
#10 Evansville Police Dept. Foundation $104,829.00
#11 CASA - Vanderburgh County $103,800.00
#12 Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dept $80,000.00
#13 Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center $79,500.00
#14 Arc Evansville $73,114.60
#15 West Branch Library $61,343.11
#16 Holly's House $59,399.23
#17 Evansville Association for the Blind $58,500.00
#18 Albion Fellows Bacon Center $52,305.00
#19 Y.M.C.A. $50,970.12
#20 Isaiah 117 House $46,000.00
#21 Ronald McDonald House $45,500.00
#22 Perry Township V.F.D. $43,595.00
#23 Ozanam Family Shelter $40,500.00
#24 Dream Center Evansville $36,000.00
#25 Historic New Harmony $34,700.00

2003 - 2023 Running Totals

Year Normal Donations Made Half Pot Donations Made
2003 $158,759.16 $0.00
2004 $211,059.73 $0.00
2005 $206,753.22 $0.00
2006 $225,720.17 $0.00
2007 $250,504.18 $0.00
2008 $255,764.12 $0.00
2009 $212,948.00 $0.00
2010 $192,023.83 $0.00
2011 $223,247.42 $0.00
2012 $224,767.40 $0.00
2013 $200,018.11 $0.00
2014 $212,662.63 $0.00
2015 $202,429.31 $0.00
2016 $280,593.00 $0.00
2017 $255,339.31 $0.00
2018 $232,096.39 $0.00
2019 $269,950.06 $0.00
2020 $183,800.00 $441,450.00
2021 $24,068.00 $520,454.00
2022 $221,611.91 $495,047.20
2023 $191,600.00 $488,100.00

Donation Grand Totals from 2003 - 2023

Festival Donations (2003 - 2023): $4,435,715.95

Half Pot Donations (2019 - 2023): $1,945,051.20

Grand Total: $6,380,767.15