Funds
The funds listed below demonstrate what a wide variety of interests people have and why they chose to create a fund at the Community Foundation. Each is established with a fund agreement, which directs how the donor wants grants used now and far into the future. The endowments are pooled for investment purposes but accounted for separately. Anyone can add to any fund at any time in any amount.
Have a particular area of interest? You can view our funds listed by area of interest or type HERE.
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George and June Kirk Scholarship
The George and June Kirk Scholarship was established in 1999. June Kirk established this scholarship to help our community’s students achieve future success. This is
George and June Miller Memorial Scholarship
The George and June Miller Memorial Scholarship was established by the Jefferson County Genealogical Society in 2014. Even though he had moved away, George Miller
George Wagoner, MD and Marjorie Jefferies Wagoner, MD Fund
The George Wagoner, MD and Marjorie Jefferies Wagoner, MD Fund was established in 2001. This Flexible Community Fund was created by Ann Grahn to honor
Gerald Amos Memorial Endowment Fund
In 1996, Betty Lynn decided to use a portion of her Powerball lottery winnings to establish the Gerald Amos Memorial Endowment Fund. Gerald, also known
German American Bank Endowment
The German American Bank Endowment was established in 2018 by German American Bank. Since the Community Foundation was established in 1991, German American Bank has
Gil and Trudy McCoy Unrestricted Endowment
The Gil and Trudy McCoy Unrestricted Endowment was established in 2001. Originally from San Diego, Gil and Trudy McCoy moved to Hanover in 1991. In
Girls Inc. of Jefferson County Endowment Fund
The late Dr. Douglas Grahn established the Girls Inc. of Jefferson County Endowment Fund in 1994. He created this fund to help support the mission
Glenn G. and Dorothy Ebel Huntington Memorial Scholarship
The Glenn G. and Dorothy Ebel Huntington Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999. Glenn created this scholarship to remember his wife, Dorothy. She was an
Grandma’s Cookie Jar Fund in Memory of Rita Miller Adams
Tami Hagemier and Chris Lanthier established Grandma’s Cookie Jar Fund in memory of Rita Miller Adams in 2012. Rita worked at Lanthier Winery nearly 15
Greg Cloud Memorial Endowment
Melinda Cloud-Thevenow established the Greg Cloud Memorial Endowment in 2007. She created it in tribute to her first husband, a volunteer fireman who was killed
Grote Lamplighter Club Endowment
The Grote Lamplighter Club Endowment was established in 2018. Each year the past president of the Grote Lamplighter Club chooses a charitable organization to receive
Hagemann Endowment Fund for Meals on Wheels
The Hagemann Endowment Fund for Meals on Wheels was established in 2002.
Hall Family Scholarship
The Hall Family Scholarship was established in 1986 by the Madison Teachers Association, and later transferred to the Community Foundation in 1994. Chuck and Cindy
Hanover Community Education Fund
Several years ago members of the Hanover Presbyterian and Hanover Methodist Churches united to build an endowment to support education in the Hanover area. This
Hanover Fund for Youth
The Hanover Optimist Club was a civic organization that began locally in 1968. In 1996, the club membership decided to dissolve, but they wanted their
Hanover Presbyterian Church Fund
The Hanover Presbyterian Church Fund was established at the Community Foundation in 1995. It was originally a trust established through the will of Robert J.
Hanover United Methodist Church Endowment
In 1997, the late Charles Hensler and his wife, Pauline, established the Hanover United Methodist Church Endowment. This is a Designated Fund, meaning that annual
Hanover United Methodist Church Food Pantry Fund in Memory of Marie Steir
The Hanover United Methodist Church Food Pantry Fund in Memory of Marie Steir was established in 2020. It was created by Josh and Barb Ford
Harold A. “Hal” Davis Memorial Endowment for the Arts
The Harold A. “Hal” Davis Memorial Endowment for the Arts was establised in 2017 by Hal’s wife, Yvonne Davis. Hal was an area artist, known
Helyn Bishop Scholarship
Helyn Bishop always had a special place in her heart for children and she dedicated much of her life to educating youth. She wanted to
Hendricks R. Canida Scholarship Contest Fund
The Hendricks R. Canida Scholarship Contest Fund was established in 2014 by his granddaughter, Christy Canida.
Heritage Trail Conservancy Endowment
The Heritage Trail Conservancy established this Designated Fund in 2011. The purpose of this fund is to provide perpetual enhancements for Heritage Park, a crucial
Historic Eleutherian College Memorial Endowment
The Historic Eleutherian College Memorial Endowment was established in 2016. It was a long standing dream of the Historic Eleutherian College, Inc. Board of Directors
Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D Endowment Fund
On January 13, 1995, the Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D Endowment was created by the organizaton of the same name. The Council of Historic Hoosier Hills
Howard and Mary Muncie Hensler Memorial Fund
On November 28, 2017, Bill and Jennifer Hensler established the Howard and Mary Muncie Hensler Memorial Fund. It was created in memory of Bill’s parents,
Hubbard Family Endowment
Eugene and Norma Hubbard, their son Scott, and his wife Michelle established the Hubbard Family Endowment in 2018. This is a Donor Advised Fund meaning
Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Endowment
The Jefferson County Veterans Council established the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Endowment in 2019. The cemetery opened in Madison on December 1, 1999 and is
J. Michael Sample Memorial Scholarship for Music
The J. Michael Sample Scholarship for Music was established by his estate and friends in 1997. J. Michael was a 1967 gradutate of Southwestern High
James A. and Dixie J. McDonough Art Education Fund
The James A. and Dixie J. McDonough Art Education Fund was established in 1999.
James M. Demaree Memorial Fund
Betty Jean Demaree established the James M. Demaree Memorial Fund in 1995 in memory of her husband. Their granddaughters were involved in Girls Inc. during