Funds

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

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

The James A. and Dixie J. McDonough Art Education Fund was established in 1999.

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

The James T. and Jennie P. Ford Endowment for the Kent Volunteer Fire Company was established in 1997. James Ford was a farmer from the

This Donor Advised Fund was created in 2019 by Jason and Marlana Schafer. They created the Jason and Marlana Schafer Family Charitable Fund as a

In 2000, Margaret Tolzmann established the Jeanne Bunton Memorial Endowment for Madison Presbyterian Church following the passing of her mother, Virginia Jean “Jeanne” Lodge Bunton.

The Jefferson County 4-H Development Fund was established in April 1997 by the Jefferson County 4-H Fairboard, the Betty Wehner Memorial, and the Jefferson County

In 2017, Vicky Kreeger Schirmer established the Jefferson County 4-H Horse & Pony Program Fund in Memory of Helen Kreeger. This was a way for

The Jefferson County 4-H Scholarship Fund was established in April 1997 by the Jefferson County 4-H Fairboard, the Betty Wehner Memorial, and the Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Animal Welfare Fund Endowment was established in 2017. Animals are important members of our community. The Jefferson County Animal Welfare Fund organization

Our largest Flexible Community Fund, the Jefferson County Enrichment Endowment, was established in 2001. Over the years, this endowment has granted out over $1.5 million

The Jefferson County Historical Society Endwoment Fund was established by Marcella S. Modisett, MD in 1993. The Jefferson County Historical Society was founded in 1850,

The Jefferson County House of Hope Endowment in Memory of Patty Cooper was established in 2016 by Patty’s husband Bob Cooper and family. The House

In 1997, the Jefferson County Medical Society established the Jefferson County Medical Society Endowment fbo (for the benefit of) Dr. Hutching’s Office. The Dr. Hutching’s

The Jefferson County Veterans Fund was established by Margot and Robin Henderson in 2015. They created this as a way to honor WWII Veteran Bernard

The Jefferson County Youth Fund was established by the Goodman Family on March 11, 1998. Each year, this fund provides financial support to organizations, programs,

On June 11, 1998, the Jefferson County Youth Shelter established the Jefferson County Youth Shelter Endowment in Memory of John Clapham. John passed away in

The Jenner Family Endowment was established in 2018 by Joe and Katie Jenner. The Jenner family has a long history of community service to the

In 1987, Harold and Geneva Andress established a trust in memory of their only child, Jerry, with the Jefferson County Commissioners. In 2008 the Commissioners

This Donor Advised Fund was established by John and Maureen Wurtz in 2015. The Wurtzes saw the creation of John and Maureen Wurtz Charitable Fund

John Paul Park, located on Third Street between Mill and Vine Streets, is one of the city’s oldest parks. The John Paul Park Conservancy Endowment

This endowment was established in memory of Specialist Jonathan Daniel “Jon” Menke in 2008 following his passing while on duty defending our country against global

This Donor Advised Fund was created in 2021 to honor Joseph and Ruby Craig by their daughters Nancy Jacobs, and her husband Curt, Martha Clancy,

The Joseph V. Cline Scholarship is the largest scholarship at the Community Foundation. It was created by James and Blanch Cline in 1968, and that

Josh and Barb Ford established the Josh and Barb Ford Family Fund in Memory of Kenneth Stier in 2017. This fund was created to remember

The Julius “Bud” and Irene Ritter Memorial Endowment was established in 2001 by Irene following Bud’s passing. Julius “Bud” Ritter was a well known teacher

Daniel and Robin Geyman established the Justin Geyman Memorial Endowment in 2007 to remember their son. Justin was a 2003 graduate of Madison High School.

The Keith Brooks Memorial Scholarship was established by Keith’s family and friends in 1996. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of Southwestern High

The Kenneth E. and Mary Lou Dunbar Scholarship to Honor Perry & Dunbar Drugstore Employees is an Scholarship Fund that was established in 2020. Kenneth