2017 Annual Report
Onward
e Next 25 Years
2017 Fast Facts
Competitive Grants by Program Area
Donors 35% Civic/Capacity Building
595 28% Human Services
Funds 397
Grants Awarded 584
Grantmaking $3.9M
Grantmaking Grantmak ing Since Inception $49M
Assets $132M
Year Founded 1992
0.3% Other 2% Sports, Leisure, Recreation 2% Arts, Culture, Humanities 3% Safety 5% Health 5% Housing
19% Education
Table Tab le of Contents Conte nts Letter From Our President
4
Handbags That Help
40
Foundation Staff Members
5
Grants Awarded
42
Board of Trustees
6
Guidelines for Grantseekers
61
Reasons to Give
7
The Power of Endowment
62
Onward: The Next 25 Yea Years rs
8
Finance and Investment Committee
63
Dorney Legacy Society
10
Condensed Financial Statements
64
2017 Donors
12
New Funds of the Foundation
16
The Family Center
24
Community Heart & Soul
26
Faces of the Foundation
28
Letter From Our President In June 2016, we began planning our 25th anniversary year. We hoped that throughout 2017,, we could celebrate with the community by reaching out and supporting community 2017 projects. We worked with local government to renovate Dorney Plaza, gave grants to three rural communities, hosted dozens of Community Conversations, and matched $25,000 raised by nonprofits on #GivingTuesday. All of this was made possible by you, our donors, local people who gave of themselves to give us these opportunities. We shared each step of the process with you. We were surprised to get the question “What’s next?” With all of the excitement of the anniversary year, you wanted to know what we had planned for the future. The end of 2017 was time for reflection. After a busy year marking a milestone anniversary, what would be next? In this report, you will get a glimpse into the future of The Community Foundation: our people. Without you, the Foundation would not exist. Without your vision, the Foundation would have no direction. In the following pages, you will see some of the faces of the foundation and read not about what they give, but why they give. Alongside those stories are featured grant projects. The faces in this report made those programs, and the impact of each, possible. Katherine Kreuchauf
So what’s next? That is still to be determined. We have ideas and we know you do, too. We look forward to partnering with you to amplify your giving and make your hopes and dreams for the community a reality. Onward to the next 25 years!
Katherine Kreuchauf, CFRE President
Foundation Sta Members
Katherine Kreuchauf President
Kimberly Bash Program Director
Shelly Joseph Scholarship Manager
Tracy McMath Development & Planned Giving Officer
Collective Impact and Community Collaboration
Deb Ebert Administrative Assistant
Pat Eingle Office Assistant
Genna Freed Communications Officer
Sterling Helms The Family Center Assistant Building Manager
Andrea Reinhart Donor Services Officer
Kevin Richardson The Family Center Building Manager
Karen Smith Chief Financial Officer
Brian Treece Program Director Community and Organizational Development and Evaluation
Lisa Houck Accounting Assistant
Board of Trustees
Gwen Kuenzli Chairperson
Michael Wilder Vice Chairperson (Jan - Sept)
Gary Wilson Vice Chairperson (Sept - Dec)
Garry Peiffer Treasurer
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh Secretary
John Koehler Trustee
Our Mission The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation will improve the quality of life in Hancock County through collaborative leadership, responsible grantmaking, and the development of philanthropic giving.
With sincere thanks to our Trustees who retired in 2017 Patty Lucas Trustee
Kim Stumpp Trustee
Paul Wortsell Trustee
J. Alec Reinhardt 15 years of service
J. Michael Wilder 3 years of service
Washington Pre-School Program
50 North
Camp Fire
Washington Pre-School Program
Rawson Proud
Reasons to Give rough e Community Foundation For You
For Your Family
For Your Community
Amplify your impact. In impact. In combination with the resources of like-minded neighbors and our deep understanding of the community,, you can accomplish more community with your giving.
Engage your family. We family. We can help you work with your children and grandchildren to make a meaningful, strategic and positive difference in our community.
Your Vision. You can partner with us to create and fulfill your vision for the community’s future that will last and remain relevant for generations.
Legacy. You can take care of your family Legacy. You and your community, while instilling in them the value you place in giving back.
Forever. When you choose The Community Foundation, you choose to invest strategically in your community now and forever.
A personalized approach to giving. We can help you and your professional advisors create a plan during your life or in your estate that communicates your values and priorities to your family and your community. Responsive to you. Our you. Our staff is here for you: to answer questions, share information, and provide timely assistance in a personal, professional and courteous manner.
Onward: e Next 25 Years Housing, mental health/substance use, safety, transportation, workforce. These are the issues that matter to you.
a gift to our Community’s Endowment in their estate plans. They were able to amplify their giving by combining with likeminded donors to give a priceless gift to local children: high quality education and an opportunity for a productive career.
In 2017, in partnership with United Way of Hancock County, we talked to more than 1,000 people of all ages and backgrounds who call Hancock County home about their Hancock County’s workforce coalition called Raise the Bar wants, needs and hopes for our community. The issues has identified that the road to preparing skilled workers that came forward will not be begins with early education. resolved in a few months, or Ensuring that all students are a few years. They exceed the kindergarten ready will result Early childhood education is an capacity of any one segment in a more prepared workforce. ecient and eective investment of the society to address. However, pre-school is not for economic and workforce They will require sustained free and some families in efforts and strong partnerships Hancock County cannot afford Development. e earlier the between engaged and the opportunity due to the investment, the greater the return caring donors, strong service cost. on investment. organizations, and outstanding leaders. We look forward to Kindergarten Readiness National Institute for working together with you Assessment data shows that Early Childhood Education Research to make Hancock County a only 65% of local students brighter, stronger and safer community, where we can face who do not attend pre-school demonstrate readiness or are approaching readiness for kindergarten. Because of the the future with confidence. Wilsons’ dedication to our community, that number has increased to 89% for students in the expanded pre-school See Into the Future program. The participating schools are seeing dramatic Barton and Josephine Wilson cared deeply about Hancock increases in math and language arts scores, as well as social County. They wanted to be sure that future needs and skills. In addition, both the city and the county programs concerns would be addressed with careful oversight and received the Ohio Department of Education’s 5-Star Quality evaluation. That was why they chose to give through The Community Foundation while they were living, and included Rating.
Findlay City and Hancock County schools have standardized their student evaluations to ensure better communication and continuity in the systems. Through the pre-school committee of Raise the Bar, conversations are taking place with multiple pre-school and early learning providers on how to ensure our community raises both the quality and accessibility of pre-school. Because of Barton and Josephine’s thoughtful giving, more children in Hancock County have the opportunity to attend pre-school. Through the pre-school expansion grant, more than 110 additional children are enrolled in preschool each year.
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treatment policies and strategies to address the local gaps in care for women who are pregnant and battling addiction. This resulted in the creation of the Maternal Opioid Medical Support program (MOMS) in Hancock County. The goal of the program is to deliver healthy babies and help mothers start their paths to recovery. The Community Foundation then granted $50, $50,000 000 in 2018 to Blanchard Valley Health System to hire a care Studies show that if we can intervene navigator to provide care and support to women in the at any stage in the pregnancy pregnancy,, even if MOMS program. it’s the eighth month, we can realize
a better outcome for mom and baby. Our ultimate goal is the birth of healthy babies. Precia Stuby, Executive Director of Hancock County ADAMHS Board
Margaret Foster, George Countryman, Richard and Lynn McCord, and Madeleine Schneider all cared about maternal and infant health. That is why they created field of interest funds to support health care for women and children. But, who could have predicted the nightmare that opioid addiction has caused, resulting in a health care crisis for newborns? In 2014, only 20 babies born in Hancock County were prenatally exposed to substances like opiates, cocaine and others. In 2019, that number is expected to soar to more than 100. There is no easy way to solve a problem so pervasive. But these forward-thinking individuals created funds the Foundation could use to provide support. In 2017, The Community Foundation utilized these funds to grant over $48,000 to create a specialty team to develop
Because of the $100, $100,000 000 in resources provided by Margaret, George, Richard, Lynn and Madeleine, dozens of newborns and mothers will receive life-changing support and medical care each year.
Moving Forward These stories and many others are examples of donors just like you who care care deeply about our our community. By giving through The Community Foundation, they have accomplished immeasurable good in Hancock County. It is our hope to continue those good works for the next 25 years and beyond. The staff at the Foundation is here to help you make your impact and establish your legacy. Contact us at (419) 425-1100 or
[email protected].
Dorney Legacy Society When L. Dale Dorney first visited the offices of the Cleveland Foundation in the early 1970’s, he arrived unannounced in his usual business attire. During his conversation with foundation staff, Mr. Dorney made quite an impression with his sophisticated knowledge of the worlds of finance and law, as well as his creative vision of public giving. They had no way of knowing that day whether he had five hundred or five thousand dollars to give. But his keen understanding and pass ion for the enduring spirit of philanthropy were easily recognized. In 1976, Mr. Dorney left the Cleveland Foundation a $2.2 million dollar bequest dedicated to improving the quality of life in Findlay and Hancock County. He hoped that this gift might one day form the nucleus of a community foundation. His dream came to fruition in 1992 when The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation was established as a supporting organization of the Cleveland Foundation. What started as one man’s generous gift to his community, has been expanded upon by local residents. Today, Today, The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is one of more than 67 community foundations in Ohio and 789 community foundations nationwide.
L. Dale Dorney
Since 1976, the Dorney Fund has provided more than $11.3 million dollars to support the work of The Community Foundation and other local nonprofit agencies. And through the power of endowment, where gifts are invested and earnings are used to make grants that address community needs, Mr. Dorney’s gift will keep giving and growing forever.
Becoming a Legacy Member Members of the Dorney Legacy S ociety have notified us of their intent to leave a planned gift or bequest to The Community Foundation, demonstrating their commitment to the future of Findlay and Hancock County. Individuals who have already shown their commitment by endowing permanent funds during their lifetimes are also members of the Dorney Legacy Society. By following in L. Dale Dorney’s footsteps, you will help to ensure that our community continues to thrive far into the future. The Community Foundation provides confidential philanthropic services to prospective donors, without pressure or obligation.
Dorney Legacy Society Members Prakash and Shubha Acharya Fredrick C.* and Ruth* G. Aldrich Herb S.* and Cindy* Aldrich Family W.S. (Sherman)* and Wanda* Alge Family Paulette L. Allshouse Craig and Mary Lou Anderson Gertrude O. Anderson* Dr. Marion V. Arbogast* Roy and Marcia Armes Randy Baker Albert J.* and Ruth Ball John C.* and Jane C.* Barbieri Shirley and Richard P. Barchent Jr. Warren* and Peg Kirk* Bell Daniel R. Bennett* W. Ray Bennett Robert and Daphnae Bishop Richard N.* and Mildred B.* Bishop Family Pat and Jack* Brown Joseph R.* and Westelle* Browne James F.* and Mary Alys* Brucklacher Leah H. and Thomas C.* Buchanan Cheryl Buckland and Larry Manley Bobby C.* and Joyce Burrell Family Wayne and Dawna Casper Gregg and Karen Cline Florence G. Collins* Dr. Frank and Mary Jane Cosiano George E. Countryman* Floyd J.* and Alice K.* Curran James* and Marie* Dally Richard (Dick) E. Daugherty* Hon. Allan H. Davis Joseph W.* and Claire Davis David Adam and Angela DeBoskey Sue Jones Decker Barbara Deerhake Dr. Richard Deerhake William P.* and Pauline* Deisel
Thomas B. and Kathleen Donnell L. Dale Dorney* Allen* and Ruth* Dudley Mary Ann Emerine* Mary E. Fell* G. Richard* and Beverly Fisher M. Margaret Foster* Michael and Midge Foster William D. Frack* Philip D. Gardner* James and Marsha Geers Austin and Rachel Gerber Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Susan and Alan Graf, Jr. Jean C. Graham Karen Grieser Evelyn J. Burkey Hamilton David S. and Suzi Healy Jane Heck Jim Heck W. Kenneth* and R. Ruth* Helvie Larry and Leslie Hoadley John D. Holladay J. William and Susan Hollington John* and Mary* Masters Hollington Earl* and Laverne* Irons Family Duane and Kathy Jebbett Michael and Ann Johnson Keith L. and Sheila K. Jolliff Vickie Kobeszka George* and Helen* Koepke Brad and Linda Koller Anni N. Kramer Paul and Pam Kramer Richard P. Kramer Vance Kramer II* Gary and Katherine Kreuchauf David and Gwen Kuenzli Marjorie Kuhlman* David and Amy Lai Raymond* and Linda Landes Family William H.* and Martha E.* Lape Midge Lause
Gertrude A. Lee* Christopher Leuthold Dave* and Marjorie* Lodge Ed* and Donna Lodico Family John* and Tamara Luchini Philip and Deb Luginbuhl Larry and Sondra Lunn Family John M.* and Patricia M. Luther Gordon* and Marilyn* Macklin Dr. Herbert* and Mrs. Clara* Mahler Family L.H. “Punk”* and Martha* Mains Michael and Anne Mallett Howard* and Carolyn M.* Marvin Mark May Richard J.* and Betty McCall Family Robert L.* and Helen* McClelland Family Richard K. and Lynn J. McCord Jeffery and Tracy McMath Fritz* and Else Meyer Bryan and Karen Miller Greg* and Lauree Miller Dr. James Miller Michael and Debra Momany Patricia (Conway) Moore Thomas E. Moore* Dana and Kathy Morgan James A. Moul Barbara and Richard* Muzy Rhoda A. Myers Richard C.* and Mary Ellen* Myers Michael Needler Family G. Norman and Jane* Nicholson John Noble William D.* and Marilyn J. Nonnamaker Tom* and Esther* Orndorff Nathalie Osmun Hon. Michael G.* and Pat Oxley Jim and Mahrokh (Esfandiary) Palte Thomas Parke and Cindy* Shoupe-Parke
Garry and Kathleen Peiffer Andy and Mary Ellen Peters Sterling* and Meredith* Pfeiffer Family G. (Bud)* and Valerie* Poole Isabelle Pratt* Darrell* and Alberta Prichard Family Larry* and Cara* Ray Ed and Judy Reading William and Nancy Recker J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt E.D. (Bud)* and Jean* Retter John and Margaret* Rieker Jim* and Mary Jane* Roberts Jim and Julie Robertson Kyle* and Laura Rogers Kevin B. and Karen A. Rohrs Marv and Judy Rower Ralph Russo* and Nancy MoodyRusso Ralph E. Sackett Jr. John H. Schaefer* Jon A. Schlueter* Madeleine T. Schneider* Elaine H. Schoonmaker Family David and Lisabeth Seman Duane and Sherry Shock Thomas Richard* and Wendene Wilson* Shoupe Family Jeff and Elsa Shrader Robert* and Clara Shroy Michael and Jody Simon Donald V. and Mary (Pat)* Sink Tami Sink Bill* and Sandy Slack R. Eugene* and Margaret Slough Mark Smith and Phyllis StoverSmith Michael and Mabel Yung-I Wu Solt Jan* and Vicky Sorgenfrei Mary Lou Steinman Family Gene and Elaine Stevens Shirley Stirling William* and Eveline* Stitt
Robert L.* and Dortha W.* Stober Roberta Stober Glen* and Mary* Stover John* and Nancy* Stozich John and Vicky Stozich The Family of Olga* L. Swanson Jack and Midge Thomas Tell* Te ll* and Opal* Thompson Raymond J.* and Jane J.* Tille Golden M. Tong* Mary Jo Urshalitz* Anna Van Gorder* Karen B. Wachs Patrick* and Barbara Wagner Family Wilhelmina Maxine Wagner* James and Patricia* Wall Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Irene* Ware C.P.* C.P .* and Evelyn J. Weaver William R. Webb* Walter L.* and Norma L.* Weber Gene and Margie White George and Shirley Whitson Family Barton* and Josephine* Wilson Elizabeth Wood Grant* and Emily* Young Charles J. Younger Christopher Jon Younger Mariann Dana Younger* Paul Randolph Younger Scott Charles Younger Stephen Dana Younger Dr. Emil and Joyce Ziegler Anonymous - 22 * = deceased
To learn more about the Dorney Legacy Society, please visit our website www.community-foundation.com/give.
2017 Donors Prakash and Shubha Acharya Aetna Foundation, Inc. Jessica Akers Alcott Family Gift Fund, donor advised fund William Alge, Jr. and Karen Alge Sharon Aller Paulette L. Allshouse American Association University Women American Legion Auxiliary Ralph D. Cole Post #3 A. Kasra and Judith Amirjahed Anderson Family Irrevocable Charitable Lead Trust Eric and Julie Anderson Jennifer Anderson Lee and Deborah Anderson Nathan and Joy Anderson Robert and Karen Anderson Arlington Athletic Boosters Arlington School Foundation Marc P. and Theresa E. Armand Roy and Marcia Armes Jonathan M. and Dorene S. Ash Paul and Mary Ash William and Joyce Avery Timothy and Paula Aydt Timothy A. and Sonja Babcock Allison L. Baer Stephen J. Bailey Albert Ball Jr. and Laura Ball Lawrence and Lisa Ball Ruth Ball Jon and Amy Ballinger Ken Bame Kimberly Bash Thomas and Pamela Basinger Sarah Basore Sally A. Bateson Robert and Paula Beach Brian and Natalie Beall John and Pamela Beall Mary K. Belk Krueger Bell Family Charitable Fund Frank and Susan Bell Thomas and Vikki Bell Joe and Martha Bellman Scott and Linda Beltz Deborah Benson Molly R. Benson Roger and Amelia Berger
Gary and Rita Bernhardt Todd A. and Dena Best Brenda Beutler Thomas H. and Carol J. Bilang Paul Billoni James and Cecelia Bishop Sarah Boisture Richard and Stephanie Bollam Doug and Beth Bonnoront J. Brooks and Ann Bosse Thomas and Sara Bova Michael and Carolyn Braddock Bridge Alternative High School Sharon Brock Jason and Andrea Broerman Steven C. Brokamp and Erika A. Dietsch-Brokamp Ann H. Brooks Kenneth and Susan Brooks Byron and Julie Brown Cliff Browne II Kathleen Brubaker James Brucklacher Wayne and Mitzi Buck Larry Manley and Cheryl Buckland Buckman Limited Sally Buis Thomas and Ann Buis Adeline Burbach Rebecca K. Burgard David G. and Mary Burget Rolen I. and Joan H. Burnette Kristen Busching Larry and Janelle Busdeker BVRHC Medical Staff Muriel Byers Ronald Cable calderon textiles Jeffrey R. and Nichole G. Callicutt Doug and Kim Cameron Sara Campbell Mandie Carey Samuel R. Carolus Clair Carty and Sheryl Pethers James Cashman Druie E. Cavender and Elaine A. Cavender, III Center for Safe and Healthy Children Mary P. Champion Susan Chesebro
Lynn Child Susan Christiansen Mary T. Clairmont Brian and Joan Clark Elizabeth Colatruglio K.C. and Anni Collette Lucille V. Collins Jill Combs Richard and Mary Kay Combs Karen Comfort Cooper Tire & Rubber Foundation Cooper Tire & Rubber Company John R and Constance L. Copeland Larry and Shirley Copeland Frank and Mary Jane Cosiano Ron and Debra Dawn Craig David A. and Lois Crane Larry and Rindy Crates James E. and Carol Crist Jolynda Croy Crushproof Tubing Co. Frank Daley Douglas A. and Marilyn J. Dantuono David Wilkins Fund of Greater Houston Community Foundation Allan H. Davis Dean and Paulette Davis Paul T. and Jane M. Davis Laura M. Davis-McMaster Carol M. De Simone and Margaret M. Murphy David Adam and Angela DeBoskey Barbara Deerhake Barbara Del Rio Bruce L. Depuy Christopher R. and Amy Depuy Rheta A. Depuy Randall L. and Anne E. Diehl Tasha Dimling Jack and Nadine Dobson Andrea Domachowski Donnell Middle School Parents Advisory Council Thomas and Kathleen Donnell David G. and Jan M. Draher Thomas and Ann Drake Jerry W. and Cynthia K. Duke Landon and Holly Dunn Rebecca Earlie Royer Gary G. and Sharon S. Eckenrode
Michael Edie Myra Egbert Sally B. Elsea John D. and Kelly L. Erdeljac Edward and Virginia Erner Jana L. Erner and Martin E. Hanawalt Brian and Stacy Essinger David and Karen Eubanks William G. and Teresa J. Faeth Cynthia A. Feaver Roger D. Felgar Thomas Norman Felgner Roger and Katherine Fell Jon and Eleanor Fellers Max and Pat Fetterman Findlay Area Golf Association Findlay City Schools Findlay Country Club Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc. The Findlay Publishing Company Findlay Rotary Club Findlay Rotary Foundation, Inc. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Beverly Fisher Charles and Helen Fisher Fitzgerald Law Firm, LLC Flag City Morning Rotary Foundation John and Connie Fleming Richard and Beth Flowers Donald Follas Donavon and Jane Follas Fortunaires Club Charitable Foundation, Inc. Robert A. Frederick III and Marla D. Frederick Cameron L. and Genna Freed James L. and Susan J. Freel G. Daniel and Lisa B. Martich Family Charitable Fund Ginny Geaman Richard and Barbara Gebhardt Robert and Barbara George John D. and Carolyn A. Gerlach Suzanne M. German Roger J. and Germaine T. Geyman Peter and Susan Gilgen Gilker Shoupe Family Charitable Foundation David and Carrie Glass
Garry Peiffer
Alex Wagner
Dick and Karen Zunkiewicz
Ruth Ball
Sheree Wagner
Sue Freel
Tom Joseph
Susan Jost, Barbara Deerhake, Sabrina Kirk
Gregory and Amy Glick Jack Glick Joseph and Sue Gomez, Jr. Fred Gohlke and Donna Gohlke, Jr. Grace Speaks Alan and Susan Graf, Jr. Jean C. Graham Nancy L. Gray Scott and Jackie Gray Greater Houston Community Foundation Karen Grieser Charles and Rosemary Griffee Timothy and Tracy Grilliot Janice K. Grubb Donald and Linda Gruenemeyer Beth Gugino David and Marilyn Hackenberg Hadco Products, Inc. Carol A. Haley Mark and Judy Hall Marvin L. and Linda S. Hall Fred and Mary Halvorsen David J. and Martha J.Hamlin Chris and Mary Beth Hammond Hancock County Agricultural Society Hancock County Performing Arts Center Bruce and Pam Hardy Daniel R. and Kerri L. Harmon Michael G. and Patricia M. Harris Abigail Hartman Drew and Amy Hartman Paul and Sharon Hartman Alan and Sally Hartzell Mr. T. Stephen Hauser TTEE Robert and Carol Hauzie Philip and Peggy Havens HCF Management, Inc. Alexis Healy David and Suzi Healy Karl K. and Jan L. Heaver Heck Rentals Laura Hellmuth Gary and Jane Heminger John Henning Gregg A. and Rita Henschen Gregory and Karen Herold John R. and Janice A. Hersh Larry and Ann Hershey Dale and Kay Hill Marianne Hill Patricia Hill Robert Hill James and Cynthia Hindall Harold and Judy Hinkle Betty Hipp Jeffrey and Sandra Hissong Robert and Patty Hollister Diane K. Holmes Hillary A. Holmes Dennis and Theresa Hooper Judith Houdeshell House of Awards and Shoes
Bonnie S. Hugus and James A. Slettebak Merle Hummell Marybeth Hutcheson Nancy Hutchinson Gerald and Eilene Inbody Steve and Karen Inbody Edward and JoAnne Ingold David and Elaine Ingram J. C. Funk Rev. Trust James and Ann Jaffe Megan A. James Lola Jimison Brad and Constance Johnson Tim and Karen Johnson Philip and Kristen Johnson Kurt and Michele Joseph Thomas Joseph and Carol Dale-Joseph Susan Jost Gary and Nancy Junker Nicholas and Marie Jurosic Warren and Judy Kahn Bryan and Ann Karhoff Mary Kasiborski Gregory and Kelly Kepner Daniel and Rosalie King Jill Kinnison Joseph and Diana Kirk Kerry Kirk and Christian Pedersen Kolleen Kirk Mark J. and Suzanne M. Kirk Richard C. and Sabrina K. Kirk Nan T. Knee Steve E. and Doreen M. Knepper James Koehler John and Robin Koehler Kami Kosch William and Kay Kose Thomas and Mary Kostyo Andrea N. Kramer Paul and Pam Kramer Charles and Rita Kreinbihl Gary and Katherine Kreuchauf Tom and Linda Kroske Kenneth Kuehne David and Gwen Kuenzli Pamela K. Kuenzli Richard and Lynn Kuznicki, Jr. David and Amy Lai Linda S. Landes Gerald E. and Alanna Langlois III Douglas and Laura LaPlant Kenneth and Pamela Lather Midge Lause Timothy and Karmen Lauth Thomas R. and Debra A. Lee Richard and April Lehman Scott and Sue Lehman Toni L. Leonard John and Elizabeth Lindenschmidt Linda Lintner Thomas W. and Petra I. Lipski Phyllis M. Livingston
William and Margaret Lobb Barbara Lockard Clinton R. and Deborah C. Lowery James G. and Kathleen L. Loy Donald B. Loyd Elizabeth Loyd Tamara Luchini Larry and Sondra Lunn Patricia Luther Charles H. and Melissa C. Mahler John and Denese Malacos Marathon Petroleum Matching Gift and Volunteer Incentive Program Barbara E. Bruggeman George Martich Mary Ellen Myers Max I. Walker 21st Century Cleaners & Launderers Elizabeth McBride Brandon and Tracie McCall Richard and Jane McCleary Richard and Lynn McCord William and Kimberly McLeod Jeffery and Tracy McMath Gary L. and Debra L. McMillen Ronald and Marsha McMillen Sarah Emily Mertz Carol Metzger Larry and Tricia Miles Brian and Julia Miller Bryan and Karen Miller Cheryl Miller James A. Miller Leslie and Mary Miller Mark and Linda Miller Dr. Kevin A. Miltko, D.D.S. Jerry and Mrs. Minch Kevin and Joanne Minnaert John and Elicia Mitchell Ryan Mitchell MMR International Robert and Sharon Montgomery William J. and Sue E. Montgomery Nancy Moody-Russo Dennis and Ann Moore Jeffrey and Yolanda Moore Dana and Kathryn Morgan Jane Morrin Matt and Amber Moser Walter W. and Susan K. Moses Thomas E. and Irene Mosholder Gina S. Murray Kathy C. Murray Christopher Myers Ken and Kristan Napier National Christian Foundation Michael and Bethany Needler, Jr. Network For Good Dionne K. Neubauer Daniel and Julie Newman Helen Faye Newman Robert J. and Susan L. Nichols G. Norman and Patricia Nicholson
Rebecca J. Noack Carol Oken Mary Lou Oliver Mark and Terry Olthouse Jane O’Neil Stephen and Ami Orr Nathalie Osmun Carey and Dawn Palmer Paul and Sarah Palmer Deborah S. Parish Neal and Jill Parsons David and Mary Alice Patrickson Garry and Kathleen Peiffer Robert L. and Doris J. Penrod Timothy J. and Katherine E. Peterkoski Milton and Carol Peters Richard J. and Kathryn A. Pfeifer Patrick and Susan Pierret Virginia L. Pilstl Jerrie Plesec C. Brad Pohl and Keturah Harding Pohl Jonathan P. and Lauralyn K. Poland Summer Poland Nicholas P. and Tiffiany R. Pottkotter Robert W. and Catherine C. Pratt Alberta Prichard Proceeds of Braden Kramer Black Swamp Golf Outing Proceeds of Bradley Joseph Golf Outing Proceeds of Cooper Tire Centennial Fundraisers Proceeds of Gregory James Shrader Swim Fundraiser Proceeds of John Noble Hockey Scholarship Fundraiser Proceeds of Matt Copus Memorial Golf Outing Proceeds of Zach Morgan Memorial 3v3 Soccer Tournament Gerald and Nancy Rader Wayne R. and Kimberly A. Rahe Bert and Marlene Rayl RCM Architects RE:Align, Inc. Ted and Carol Reams William and Nancy Recker John and Kathleen Redman Carol Reed Tarney Emilee Reed Ralph Reeds J. Alec and Sandra Reinhardt Jeffrey and Kara Reinhardt Rettig Family Charitable Fund of InFaith Community Foundation Christopher and Robin Ridge Rieck Center For Habitat Studies John Rieker A. Jerry and Joanne Riter Todd W. and Heather L. Roberts Michael D. and Cheryl A. Robinson Laura Rogers Morgan Rogers Kevin B. and Karen A. Rohrs Edward and Diane Romatowski
David and Jessica Rossman Ainsley Roth Scott and Martha Rothey H. Richard and Carol Rowe, Jr. Marv and Judy Rower Valerie Roynon William and Donna Ruse Greg Rush Grant C. and Susan D. Russel Jon and Kris Russell Lucy Russell Rodney Russell Roger and Kathy Russell Rustic Razor Barber Shop Anne Sabroske Parker Larry and Charlotte Schaller William J. and Deborah L. Schedel, Jr. Paul and Mary Schlatter Robert and Arlene Schriner Joseph and Kathleen Schulte Mary K. Schulte Dan and Janet Schwartz Mark P. and Judy E. Scrimshaw Kenneth R. and Nancy L. Searles Lawrence and Deborah Seawell Ralph and Margie Sebrell David and Lisabeth Seman Sonia M. Seman William and Laura Shaffer David S. Shaheen Wayne Sheets Jr. and Vera Sheets Williams H. and Patricia L. Shields Donna Shoupe and Lee Hellmuth Shrader Family Foundation Fund of the National Christian Foundation James and Sue Shrader Jeff and Elsa Shrader Daniel J. and Sharon Siampaus Aaron and Hillary Siebeneck Frank Siebeneck W. E. and M. D. Siferd Tami Sink
Sarah Sisser Sandy Slack Barbara A. Slough Carl F. Smith Karen Smith Mark Smith and Phyllis Stover-Smith Nancy K. Smith Robert A. Smith Rick and Kim Snow Daniel M. and Barbara J. Snyder Gregory and Vickie Snyder John J. and Phylis R. Solt, Jr. Christopher and Anne Spahr David and Linda Spahr John and Margrethe Sparks Robert and Connie Sprague Larry R. and Christine L. Sprout Pamela Stacy Jeffrey and Tammy Stahl William D. and Jennifer L. Stamper Russell and Deborah Stauffer Stearns Companies LLC Jeannette M. Stechschulte Matt and Jeannine Stegmeier Mary Lou Steinman Maynard Steinman Robert and Rebecca Steinman James T. and Desiree Stephens Gene and Elaine Stevens Scott and Julie Stevens Shirley B. Stirling Jane Stout Orma J. Strait Ed and Precia Stuby Connie Stuckey Charles and Kim Stumpp, Jr. Teresa Teres a Ann Surgeon Jeffrey and Marie Swaisgood Delmar A. and Sandra M. Swander The Symposium of Findlay Megan Talbert Hugh and Sondra Tavernier
J. Richard and Brnda K. Taylor Donald and Carrie Templin Richard and Betty Tevis Jack and Midge Thomas Jesse and Debra Thomas Joyce Thomas Michael and Barbara Thomas W. Scott and Michelle A. Thomas Jack and Margaret Tidd Steven J. and Renee J. Tiell Layne Toops Christian R. and Rachel Topel Elizabeth A. Tram Trame e Todd R. and Kerry Trautman Brian Treece and Rick Lofgren Jeanne M. Tucker United Way of Hancock County University of Findlay Ann Urbanski Kenneth and Laurie Vaupel Paige Vaupel Daniel Vielhaber Lawrence and Martha Vielhaber Sally A. Vincent Merritt and Dorine Vonstein Deanna Waaland Beth Waddell Barbara Wagner Ann Wallace Nancy A. Wallace David and Juleen Walters Jack and G. Jeanne Wasbro Craig and Crystal Weitz Sherman D. and Leslie A. Weld Carol J. Wells Bernice Welly West End Tavern Inc. David W. and Karla K. Westall Lee and Catherine Weygandt Amy N. White Eugene and Marjorie White Larry W. and Denise M. Whi teleather
John M. Whitson Elmer and Joan Wilch Michael and Nancy Wilder Merrie C. Williams Susan Williams Thomas and Anita Willow Marilyn J. Wilson Stanley W. and Concetta L. Wilson Shirley A. Winch John and Amy Winger Ivan and Judy Withrow William E. and Christine H. Wittenmyer Barbara Wobser David and Janet Wobser Eric V. and Amber G. Wolfrom Peggy Wood Ann Woolum-Hess Steve S. and Sheri B. Wray Stephanie M. Wykes Wyrock Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Dan and Aleta Yates Charles and Mamie Yeagle Christopher and Kathleen Young Charles J. Younger YourCause Corporate Giving Program Zach Morgan Memorial Scoccer Tournament Tournament Thomas G. and Samantha R.K. Zaciewski John and Pamela Zelinsky Steven and Mary Beth Zerby Adam and Patricia Zickert Andrew P. and Melanie M. Ziemniak Virginia Ziemniak Bruce Zitkovic and Julia Walsh Zonta Club of Findlay Richard and Karen Zunkiewicz Anonymous - 3
Thank you! Nearly 600 people pe ople gave through e Community Foundation in 2017. Together, Together, we have helped pregnant women get treatment for substance use, provided nancial classes to underserved populations, given hundreds of students the opportunity to go to college and so much more. Where we go from here is up to you.
Evelyn and Carl Graham, daughter Linda James, grandaughter Beth James, and daughter Karen Johnson
Paul and Ethel Allshouse
Dr. A. Kasra and Mrs. Judith Ann Amirjahed
Marianna Hofer
Ann Kleinfelter and David Shaheen
New Funds of the Foundation Paul E. and Ethel H. Allshouse Family Fund This fund was established by Paul and Ethel’s daughter Paulette in memory of her parents.
American Legion and a member of St. John’s Church. Paul was passionate about education and literacy.
Paul was raised in Akron and was a World War II veteran. While in Akron, Paul was the head of the Civil Justice Association and led the “Jail the Gamblers” crusade in the 1940s to mitigate gang activity. After obtaining his law degree in 1964, Paul and Ethel moved their family to Findlay where Paul took a job with Marathon Oil Company. He was involved in the Chamber of Commerce, the Hancock County Comprehensive Health Planning Committee and the Hancock County Mental Health Clinic. He was also a member of the Findlay and Ohio Bar Associations, the
Ethel was employed at Firestone in Akron in the 1930s and 40s. She was a talented eggeury artist who attended shows in Texas, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She won first prize at a competition in Indianapolis in 1973. After moving to Findlay, she became a regular volunteer at Blanchard Valley Hospital and the Humane Society. To honor each of her parents’ passions, Paulette established this family fund which will support both the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library and the Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County.
Adam and Angela DeBoskey Family Fund This donor advised fund was established by the DeBoskey Family to benefit the community and facilitate their regular charitable giving. Adam, Angela, and their two children recently moved to Findlay. Adam is a Vice President at Superior Trim Trim and Angela is the Marketing Director for One Energy. The DeBoskeys are City Mission volunteers and attend Cedar Creek Church. We are fortunate to have them make Findlay their home.
Grace Education Fund This fund, established by Dr. Kasra and Mrs. Judith Amirjahed, will provide scholarships to graduating seniors who demonstrate significant Christian faith-based values, behavior and activities and possess a basic knowledge of and respect for the U.S. Constitution. “Through it all, the Grace of our God Has Been Supreme.” The Grace Education Fund Scholarships are a humble expression of the Amirjahed’s gratitude for our Creator’s Grace. Dr. and Mrs. Amirjahed received their educations with help from scholarships, family support a nd diligent study. According to the Grace Education Fund Mission Statement, our forefathers established our constitutional republic, distinct from a simple majority democracy, and handed the Constitution of the United States under God with liberty and justice for all to their their heirs. Recipients of these scholarships scholarships should value this inheritance and be willing to dedicate themselves to learning these principles from their founding fathers and sharing them with others.
Helping Hancock County 4-H Forever Fund In honor of Evelyn and Carl Graham This fund was established to celebrate Evelyn Graham’s dedication to 4-H as an advisor to the Lakeland Leaders 4-H Club. The 2017 4-H year was Evelyn’s 50th consecutive year
as an advisor. Her husband Carl has been her right-hand man for the entire 50 years as a loyal supporter. Evelyn and Carl have set an amazing example by modeling the 4-H pledge for hundreds of young women and men. This fund, established in Evelyn and Carl’s honor, is a designated fund that will provide permanent support for future generations of 4-H.
Marianna Hofer Arts Endowment This fund was established by a bequest from Marianna Hofer. Marianna was a celebrated writing teacher at the University of Findlay who, according to a colleague, “Worked diligently, passionately, ferociously ferociously to teach.” Outside of the classroom, Marianna’s life was lived for art. She had a studio in the Jones Building and was a talented photographer who preferred old cameras and black and white film. Her true passion was poetry and she journaled every day. Her work has been published in literary magazines across the country and she has published two books. Marianna hoped this fund would support and encourage starving artists in Hancock County. Scholarships and grants will be awarded to individuals or organizations involved in the arts, both visual and performing.
Ann Kleinfelter Wyandot County Humane Society Fund This fund was established by Ann’s husband David Shaheen in her memory. Ann and David met while employed at Owens Community College, where David teaches electrical engineering. Although married for just five years, they spent many happy years together before marriage. Ann was passionate about the Humane Society and with this fund David will continue to support one of her favorite charities forever.
Kuenzli Funds David and Gwen Kuenzli established two funds at The Community Foundation in 2017. Gwen is a retired University of Findlay professor and Dave is a partner at a local law firm. Though not originally from Findlay, Dave and Gwen called this community home for more than 50 years. The Kuenzli Fund for the Common Good is dedicated to building our Community’s Endowment. As an unrestricted fund, it will be used by the Foundation board to address emerging needs in our community. The Kuenzli Family Fund is a donor advised fund, which will allow Gwen and David to recommend grants from their fund to the causes they care about most.
Luchini Funds
I quickly became aware of the unique environment that was our new home,” said Tamara. “We recognized the contributions and sacrifices of those who came before us helped build the solid foundation of city and county, creating a good place for us to live, work and raise our family. In gratitude for the blessings from the past that benefitted us, we hoped, in our turn, to bless future residents of Findlay and Hancock County as community needs evolve.”
We recognized the contributions and sacrices of those who came before us helped build the solid foundation of city and county, creating a good place for us to live, work and raise our family. In gratitude gratitu de for the blessings from the past that benetted us, we hoped, in our turn, to bless future residents of Findlay and Hancock County as community needs evolve.
Tamara Luchini established two funds for the benefit of Hancock County. Tamara, Tamara, originally from Ashland, met her late husband John at the University of Michigan. They moved to Findlay when John took a job at Cooper Tire & Rubber, where he was employed as an engineer for 34 years. The John and Tamara Luchini Fund for the Common Good will support Hancock County by adding to our Community’s Endowment. “Moving to town in 1977 after our college years, ready to settle down and begin our ‘adult’ lives, my husband and
Tamara worked as the Development Director for St. Michael’s Parish and also provided in-home childcare. She is a classical pianist who enjoys literature, gardening and needlework. John was active in the performing arts community, the library and the Red Cross. He also was involved in several professional engineering organizations and committees. The couple has five children.
In honor of John’s passion for the arts, Tamara also created the John and Tamara Luchini Fund for the Performing Arts. This fund will support the Fort Findlay Playhouse.
Myers Funds Richard and Mary Ellen Myers were long-time Findlay residents who were deeply involved in the community. Before they passed away, Dick and Mary Ellen created an estate plan to support organizations doing critical work in our community. The Myers’ estate created seven endowment funds. Five funds are designated funds for va rious nonprofits:
• Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Fund for City Mission of Findlay • Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Fund for Father Flanagan’s Boy’s Home • Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Fund for Hope House • Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Fund for St. Andrews Music Ministry • Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Fund for Teddy’s Teddy’s Rescue Additionally, they created the Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Additionally, Donor Advised Fund, appointing their daughter as advisor. The final fund is the Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Healthcare Fund, which will support heart, cancer, and diabetic related causes. Richard worked at Job & Family Services for more than 30 years. He loved photography and travel, visiting 26 countries in his lifetime. Mary Ellen spent her early career as an electric solderer for the Air Force during World War II, then was the first female hired by Whirlpool of Findlay. She was involved in St. Andrew’s music ministry.
Larry and Cara Ray Fund for St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Cara Ray was an employee of The Community Foundation who believed in its work and mission. Before she passed away, she and her husband Larry, who owned Ray Insurance, created an estate plan that established this fund and made a significant gift to Cancer Patient Services. They were longtime members of St. John’s and were passionate about strengthening the faith community. This fund will support operations at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and its mission of serving, sharing and witnessing.
Rieck Center for Habitat Studies Fund The Rieck Center for Habitat Studies started with a gift. In 1972, Anne Rieck graciously donated 54 acres of diverse
habitat near Arlington to the Hancock County Humane Society. For 20 years, the facility served as a shelter to homeless animals before becoming a habitat study center in 1992. In June 2007, it was sold to the University of Findlay, which continues to manage the property for education and research. The Rieck Center offers a unique experience for local students studying environmental education as well as space for leisure activities like hiking, bird watching and fishing. In the future, the Center hopes to expand its community program offerings. This fund will help sustain, maintain and manage the habitat at the Rieck Center as well as support educational programs for students and the public.
Kevin and Karen Rohrs Family Fund Kevin and Karen Rohrs established this donor advised fund to support their family’s annual charitable giving.
Rod and Pam Russell Family Scholarship The Rod and Pam Russell Family Scholarship was established by the Russell family in memory of Pam Russell. Rod and Pam were married for 46 years before she passed away in 2016. The Russells have 3 grown children: Mark, Jon and Amy. Pam’s passion in life was her family. She was a loving, caring, and supportive wife, mother, and grandmother. She ra rely missed a sporting event or program for her kids and grand kids. She supported Rod’s career and spent countless hours attending events at the schools where he worked. As lifetime Arlington residents, Rod and Pam dedicated this scholarship to Arlington students. This scholarship will support an Arlington Local School senior who would not otherwise qualify for most academic or athletic awards, but
who has demonstrated hard work and community/volunteer service. This fund is a part of the Arlington School Foundation.
Kay Siebeneck Memorial Scholarship This fund was established by Kay’s family in her memory. As a lifetime Findlay resident, she was passionate about and involved in the community in many ways. Kay was a member of the Marvelous Moms group when her children Alisa and AJ were young. She enjoyed traveling with her family and visited 5 continents and 25 countries. Kay was also an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers, Ohio State Football and Duke Basketball. She enjoyed spending time with her family, music, shopping and remembering birthdays and anniversaries. Kay had a deep faith and was an active member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish. Her faith helped guide her and her family over the years. One thing was always certain of Kay: she had a big heart and it was always in the right place. The scholarship will benefit Findlay High School graduates who demonstrate financial need and are involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities.
Sink Funds Wayne and Judy (Hartman) Sink were lifelong members of the Arlington community. Their daughter Tami created a memorial fund for each of them in 2017. Wayne graduated from Arlington in 1956. In high school, he was involved in chorus as well as athletics. He played baseball, basketball and was quarterback of the 1955 championship football team. He went on to the Columbus College of Business. After graduation, he worked his entire career at Marathon Oil Company before he retired in 1994.
Outside of work, he was a member of the Lion’s Club and the Marathon golf league. He spent many hours working in his father’s orchard. He enjoyed gardening, riding his bicycle and taking drives in his cars. As a longtime supporter of Arlington Athletics the purpose of the R. Wayne Sink Memorial Scholarship fund is to assist a male athlete graduating from Arlington High School. This fund is a part of the Arlington School Foundation. Judy was a 1957 Arlington graduate. She was also involved in chorus and twirling as head majorette. She won numerous twirling awards as well as several individual and ensemble choir contest awards. Judy sang in Good Hope Lutheran Church’s choir for over 40 years, participating in a number of weddings and funerals. She was also active in Arlington’s Community Chorus. Some of her favorite things were her cats, sipping black coffee on the patio, the beach, needlework, and shopping with her daughter. In honor of Judy’s passion for choir and vocal performance, the Judy D. Sink Fund for the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts was created to help foster the arts in Hancock County.
Robert A. and Shirley Smith Family Scholarship The Robert A. and Shirley Smith Family Scholarship was established by Robert Smith. Along with their commitment to the Village of McComb, the Smith family values education. Robert graduated from McComb High School in 1946, followed by receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business/ Accounting and his MBA from Bowling Green State University. Univers ity. Robert worked 35 years at Marathon Oil Company and also taught at the University of Findlay. Robert has been a member of McComb Rotary for more than 50 years. He is passionate about McComb High School
Dave and Gwen Kuenzli
MIchael and Nancy Wilder
Gene and Elaine Stevens
Walter and Dorothy Zuberbuhler
Robert and Shirley Smith Family
athletics, having spent 40 years as the announcer for football games and nearly 27 as the spotter. All of Robert and Shirley’s children also graduated from McComb High school in the 1970s and 80s. In honor of each of the Smith children’s chosen fields, the purpose of this scholarship fund is to assist McComb High School graduating seniors who are pursuing a four year degree in agriculture, business, education, engineering or healthcare. Robert said he hopes the scholarship encourages students to complete their educations.
Gene and Elaine Stevens Family Scholarship Gene and Elaine Stevens moved their family to Findlay in 1962. Gene and Elaine have two children, Scott and Susan. Both Gene and Elaine came from Henry County from families in the automobile industry. Elaine became a registered nurse, while Gene worked in the service department of a car dealership in Napoleon, Ohio for a couple of years, followed by his years of service in the U.S. Navy. From 1963-1977, 1963-1977, Gene worked as a car salesman in Findlay until he purchased his first dealership. The Stevens opened Gene Stevens Honda in Findlay, which they owned and operated until their retirement in July 2017. Gene and Elaine are both active members in the community in addition to being long-time business owners. Gene is also a former Community Foundation board member. The Stevens said they were both raised to give back and would like to help students further their educations. This scholarship fund will benefit graduates of a Hancock County high school who demonstrate financial need and a strong commitment to volunteerism in their church and community.
Michael and Nancy Wilder Fund for the Common Good Michael and Nancy made Findlay their home for 20 years. Michael is retired from Marathon Petroleum Company as Vice President, general counsel and secretary. Nancy is a wife, mother, volunteer and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Kentucky, Michael received received his political science and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Kentucky. He worked for Ashland Petroleum Company before being appointed Deputy General Counsel of Marathon Oil Company, then Vice President and General Counsel of Marathon Petroleum Company in 2011. He served on a number of boards locally, including The Community Foundation board. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family, travel, golf, tennis and hunting. Nancy’s family farm is located in Danville, Kentucky. Nancy received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Transylvania Transylvania University in Lexington. Always more interested in helping others, Nancy was very involved in Lexington and Findlay. She started the Findlay Cotillion and the Grand Prix Club. She was a member of the Findlay Rotary Club and chaired numerous charity events to support the community. Before retiring back to Kentucky, Michael and Nancy wanted to leave a gift for the community that would have the greatest impact. They created the Michael and Nancy Wilder Fund for the Common Good which will support our Community’s Endowment, making grants to the community as needs change. “It has been a pleasure to live in Findlay. Please accept this gift as our thank you for allowing us to work, raise our family and be a part of the community for 20 years.”
Zuberbuhler Funds Nathalie created the Zuberbuhler Family Fund, a donor Hancock County has been home to Nathalie Zuberbuhler advised fund at The Community Foundation to allow her to Osmun since 1972. Although born and raised in the Beaver give in the name of her family to charitable causes of her Valley area of Pennsylvania, her love of Findlay began in choice. She also established the Walter J. Zuberbuhler II the fall of 1968 when she enrolled at Findlay College. She Memorial Scholarship Fund, a fund of the Arlington School met her husband Robert Osmun while enrolled at Findlay Foundation. College. Her husband’s time in the Air Force took them away from Findlay for two years. They returned in the “I have lived in the Arlington School district over 25 years, fall of 1972 for employment opportunities and friends in where my neighbors’ children the Findlay area. During have attended school,” said Nathalie’s years in Hancock Nathalie. “Having attended County, her employment It is my desire to contribute in some some school events, talking to with Job & Family Services small way to helping individuals and parents and people that were and the Community Action involved and/or employed families in this community who are Commission and medical by the school, and receiving offices afforded her the struggling not just by giving them a updates from the Arlington opportunities to work with helping hand, but walking alongside Academic Alliance regarding individuals, families and school science programs children. Nathalie was always them. and needs, I wanted to start drawn to the plight of those a scholarship fund for a who struggle personally and graduating high school senior who is planning to continue economically. their education in a STEM field.” In retirement, volunteer opportunities have helped bring joy to her life and enhance her faith faith in God. “For over 45 years, Hancock County has been my home. It is my desire to contribute in some small way to helping individuals and families in this community who are struggling not just by giving them a helping hand, but by walking alongside them and encouraging them to grow and believe they can become valued and productive members of this community. In faith we are planting seeds for future generations to bear fruit. In faith, my father Walter and my mother Dorothy Zuberbuhler raised a family of four. They encouraged us, guided us and planted the seeds of compassion and love for others in us.”
e Family Center Agencies The Family Center embodies the values of the Findlay and Hancock County Community: local people working together to meet community needs. The Family Center serves as a hub for volunteerism, service to others and philanthropy philanthropy.. Today, Today, The Family Center houses 12 agencies that provide essential community services addressing a variety of needs.
Clothing Supplies • CHOPIN Hall
Dental Services • Christian Clearing House • Dental Center of Northwest Ohio
Financial Services • Associated Charities • Cancer Patient Services • Christian Clearing House
Food Supplies • CHOPIN Hall • Christian Clearing House • WIC
Housing • Christian Clearing House • Findlay Hope House • Hancock Metropolitan Metropolitan Housing Authority
Immunizations • Caughman Health Center Stuff the Bus Giveaway Day
Legal Services • Legal Aid of Western Western Ohio
Medical Services • • • •
Alzheimer’s Association Cancer Patient Services Services Caughman Health Center Center Christian Clearing House
Ohio Benefits Bank • Christian Clearing House • Findlay Hope House House
Pregnancy Support • Caughman Health Center Center • WIC
Prescription Medication • • • •
Associated Charities Cancer Patient Services Services Caughman Health Center Center Christian Clearing House
Transportation • Christian Clearing House • HHWP Community Action Action Commission
Utility Assistance • Associated Charities • Christian Clearing House • HHWP Community Action Action
2017 Hancock Properties Foundation Board The Hancock Properties Foundation is a supporting organization of The Community Foundation. Hancock Properties owns and operates The Family Center, sustaining this vital resource for our community.
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh Chairperson
Gary Wilson Vice Chair
Katherine Kreuchauf Secretary
Molly Benson Trustee
Bob Doxsey Trustee
Dave Healy Trustee
Kim Stumpp Trustee
Mt. Blanchard Core Team
Kick-Off Party in the Park
Community Heart & Soul Mt. Blanchard
Some highlights include:
2017 was an exciting year in Mt. Blanchard! In March, the village was announced as the second Heart & Soul community in Hancock County. Since then, the team has been hard at work on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the program.
“I moved here 19 years ago for a house I liked but I stayed for the people. They’re so welcoming and I never felt like an outsider.”
Project Co-Coordinators Jackie Porcello, Amanda Rardin, and Elizabeth Myers (Amanda Rardin’s successor) led a 12-member team in Mt. Blanchard.
“I dream of Mt. Blanchard becoming a destination. I’d like lots of little shops, a community center and a sports complex. It would really draw people in.”
“Our team is our greatest asset,” said Jackie Porcello. “We have people from all parts of the community and all walks of life. It is an awesome group doing great work.”
“I love walking to the grocery store where everyone knows me. They know my family, too. They even know my mom’s meatloaf recipe!”
The project kicked off in August with a picnic in the park. The team began collecting stories to determine what matters most to Mt. Blanchard residents. residents. Over 200 people shared their stories.
The first Community Summit, held on April 22, 2018, allowed community members to help prioritize the issues from the stories. With that, Mt. Blanchard’s Heart & Soul statements started to solidify. The topics include: the school, parks, safety, community activities, history and more.
McComb Region McComb started 2017 with a community meeting where ideas were shared and plans began to take shape. Following the community summit, an action plan was created to lead the work of the Stewardship Team for the next several years. In July, the team celebrated the official end of the active phase of Heart & Soul. “The Community Foundation is so proud of all that has been accomplished so far,” said Kathy Kreuchauf, Foundation president. “As we support McComb through the implementation phase, we look forward to what is on the horizon.”
Additional actions from the plan suggested by the community include: 1. The Village Office is keeping a list of community events on their website to improve communications and the sharing of events. 2. The McComb Police Department is planning to implement a Neighborhood Watch Program. The McComb Team will update the plan and make additions for 2018 and beyond.
The Stewardship Team began implementing the plan by distributing mini-grants to five projects identified by the community as important: $2,000 – Awarded to the Village of McComb for improvements $2,000 – to the park. Project Coordinator Carol Cary also applied for and received a $20,000 grant from AARP’s Community Challenge program for additional renovations. This allowed the community to purchase two water fountains, eight benches, and adaptive playground equipment. $1,200 – Awarded to McComb Church of Christ for movies $1,200 – and concerts in the village park. Affordable, family friendly events were few and far between. A projector and screen were purchased to start in spring 2018. Area youth will sell drinks and candy, popcorn will be available at no cost. $1,000 – Awarded to McComb Local Schools for an after-school $1,000 – tutoring and homework help program, which started in the fall of 2017. $500 – Awarded to McComb Local Schools for a used sporting $500 – equipment drive. While athletics are valued by the community, the necessary financial commitment can be a limiting factor for families. This drive will allow families to receive needed equipment and community members to also donate sporting equipment that is no longer needed in their home. $500 – Awarded to the McComb Rotary Club to recognize $500 – improvements to homes or businesses in McComb to encourage continued beautification of the village. McComb Region Core Team
Fund for the Common Good: Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Fund For Good, Forever: Cooper’s Legacy Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has been a part of Findlay’s DNA since 1917 when the business relocated from Akron. Cooper plays an important role in Findlay’s economy, employing 2,400 2,400 people locally. But Cooper’s footprint is bigger than economics. “We’re an active member of the community,” said Cathy Huffman, Community Relations Manager. “We’re a proud supporter of Hancock County in a number of ways.”
(2016). The Centennial Scholarship was created in recognition of the company’s 100th anniversary. It is awarded to children of Cooper employees , with preference given to those who intend to pursue a career related to manufacturing. The Armes Scholarship was created to honor retiring CEO Roy Armes. It is for children of Cooper employees who intend to pursue careers in rough these causes and programs programs,, engineering or business.
we hope to improve the health and well-being of our community. We believe these initiatives show that Cooper is dedicated to Findlay and is willing to do its share to maintain and enhance the quality of life here. We We feel good about what we’ve been able to do so far.
Cooper has partnered with The Community Foundation on multiple outreach efforts. Cooper was one of the first corporations to create a Fund for the Common Good at the Foundation in 1993, just a year after the Foundation was established. Funds for the Common Good allow The Community Foundation to partner with donors to support long-term solutions, respond quickly to emergencies and meet the community’s ever-changing needs. In 25 years, the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Fund has granted $30,000 to organization like the Arts Partnership, the YMCA, the Hancock Park District, CHOPIN Hall and more. “We hope these grants have a positive impact on the community,” said Anne Roman, Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs. “We also believe that our support of these organizations will inspire our employees to do the same, multiplying our impact.” Cooper has also established two scholarship funds at The Community Foundation, the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Centennial Scholarship (2014) and the Roy V. Armes Scholarship
“Cooper Tire believes in family,” said Cathy. “These scholarships benefit our Cooper families, and help students gain the skills they need to grow within the industry.”
The Community Foundation isn’t the only philanthropic endeavor taken on by Cooper. Its Tread Wisely program encourages tire and vehicle safety for teens and young adults. Cooper’s participation in The Dream It. Do It. program encourages young people to consider manufacturing careers. Cooper also offers an employee matching gifts program and is a major supporter of United Way. “Through these causes and programs, we hope to improve the health and well-being of our community community,” ,” said Anne. “We believe these initiatives show that Cooper is dedicated to Findlay and is willing to do its share to maintain and enhance the quality of life here. We feel good about the positive impact we have locally.”
United Way Days of Caring
Centennial Run for Scholarship Funds
Girls Engineering/Science Camp
Tread Wisely - Youth Tire Safety Education
Field of Interest Fund: e Community Mental Health Fund Turning Passion Into Action Growing up, Tom Buis spent much of his time wondering why his mom was more tired than other moms seemed to be. He wasn’t able to understand that his mother suffered from depression. And at the time, medication to help did not exist. Years later, Tom Tom dedicated his retirement to raising awareness of mental health needs in Hancock County. While Tom was on the ADAMHS board, mental health care lost 40% of its state funding. At that point, Tom said he knew things needed to change. What started as a volunteer stint for Tom became a longterm commitment to planning for the future. In 2013, Tom and his wife Ann gave the first $2,000 to establish the Community Mental Health Fund, a field of interest fund at The Community Foundation. “If what we want is better mental health care in the future, then a community fund can do that,” said Tom. “It shouldn’t be tied to any service agency. As a business man, I said we have to get in a position where we aren’t so dependent on public funds.” As an endowed fund designed to support community mental health far into the future, the fund will distribute up to 4.5% per year. Therefore Tom’s Tom’s goal is to grow the fund to $100,000 before it starts making grants. “If a fund like this is going to work, it has to get to a million dollars or it’s not going to be very meaningful,” said Tom. “I don’t know if that can happen in my lifetime.” When advocating for the fund, Tom said the biggest objection is the issue of human choice. Because addiction is by definition a mental health disorder, donors hesitate to give because it is seen as a hand out to those who chose to do drugs. Tom said he understands the line of thinking, but doesn’t agree. “You can’t go to very many families and not find a mental health problem,” said Tom. “I definitely believe addiction is a mental health problem. Maybe not in the traditional sense, but the damage being done in our community is incredible. The damage done to those individual families is unbelievable.” Unfortunately the local system of care does not offer options for those seeking treatment immediately. According to Tom, the average wait for a psychiatrist in Hancock County is nearly 6 months.
In 2017, Ann went to the hospital with chest pains. In the 37 minutes it took Tom to drop his granddaughter off at home and get to the hospital, Ann had already had emergency surgery to put stents in her heart and was recovering in her room. “If Ann had gone to the emergency room and they said we can get you a surgeon in 6 months, she would’ve probably died,” said Tom. “I’m trying to cut down that time and improve the quality of what we can provide, especially if that person comes in with no money. We’ve got to get people right away and get them in treatment right away.” In 2017, 32 donors gave a total of $34,212 to the Community Mental Health Fund. At the end of the year, the balance was $67,450. “I do have huge goals for this thing, but it needs so much more money,” said Tom. “My hope is that this fund will someday be a primary provider for mental health services in Hancock County. If the state is providing $5 or $6 million, I’d like to see this fund be able to provide that kind of money.” Tom said he isn’t opposed to public funding of mental health care, but there just isn’t enough to go around. Without sufficient funding the costs to society continue to grow. “The amount of money that could be saved in this country if we could be in a position where most people got help and were functional is unbelievable,” said Tom. “One person with mental health problems costs society so much money.” Being a retired businessman, Tom said raising money isn’t his forte. In fact, asking for money is on his list of least favorite things to do. But it’s because of his belief in the outcome that he pushes forward. “If I were Bill Gates, I’d put $5 or $10 million in this fund and make Hancock County the best mental health care system in the United States. At the very least, I hope we reach a place in Hancock County where if my son or daughter is in need of help and a diagnosis, they can see a psychiatrist in less than 10 days like you would expect from a doctor.”
In Memory of Thomas Buis (1937 - 2018)
Tom and Ann with their daughters
Tom with His Grandsons
Agency Fund: Grace Speaks Fund Changing Lives Through Speech When Todd Todd and Nicole Leslie began taking their daughter Grace to speech therapy, the cost per therapy session was $140. Grace, who has the rare chromosome 18 q deletion syndrome, had weekly appointments for 3 and-a-half years. But the bill for services was never the same. “Our insurance company said we were covered for speech but they’d never pay,” said Nicole. “We had to meet our deductible and we never did.” Over $25,000 later, Todd said enough is enough. It was then that Grace Speaks was born. “At first, I didn’t think there would be too many kids in the community who would need this,” he said. “But I was wrong. There are a lot.” Grace Speaks began in 2013 serving nine clients out of Todd’s family practice office. They now serve 40 in Grace Speaks’ own facility at 1331 Tiffin Ave. “Private therapy averages $4.23 per minute locally, $7.05 regionally. We are able to do it for $.50,” said Nicole.
support the agency in the long-term, as well as help them make big dreams come true. “I want to do more than raise awareness. I want to improve these kids’ lives and the lives of their parents to the point where they don’t think of speech therapy as a deficit, just a hurdle,” he said. “We want to touch as many people with special needs children as we can, whether its speech, occupational therapy, or the business side of being a parent of a special needs child.”
I want to do more than raise awareness. I want to improve these kids’ lives and the lives of their parents to the point where they don’t think of speech therapy as a decit, just a hurdle. We We want to touch as many people with special needs children as we can, whether its speech, occupational therapy, therapy, or the business side of being a parent of a special needs child.
Grace Speaks programming is coordinated by Bowling Green State University’s masters’ students. The students run the programs with supervision to complete their required clinical hours while clients receive much needed services for nearly one-ninth of the cost. The Grace Speaks Fund of The Community Foundation was established as an agency fund in 2014. Todd said the fund will
In the future, the Leslies hope to expand their programming to include legal and financial classes for parents to plan for care for their children beyond their lifetimes. Having life skills classes for the clients, a computer lab, more space for physical and occupational therapy are all part of the plan as well. Between work and caring for three children, one with special needs, Todd said finding the time for managing a nonprofit organization is no easy task.
“It’s been a long process, but if you met Grace you know why we do it. She’s just special.”
Grace at Gliding Stars Practice
Grace in the 2018 Gliding Stars Ice Show
Grace Playing in the Miracle League
Designated Fund: e Arlington School Foundation A Foundation for the Future Nearly three decades ago, the idea of a school foundation for the Arlington district was born. In 2018, the foundation will celebrate its 12th birthday.
Aleta grew up outside of North Baltimore and wanted to be a part of the Arlington community when she relocated with her husband in the 90s. For her, the foundation represents potential.
“We met weekly for months,” said Dave Rossman, former Arlington superintendent and past Arlington School Foundation board member. “We spent a lot of time getting it started and that was a great learning process.”
“I wanted to work toward giving kids at the school more opportunities,” said Aleta. “Opportunities to go places where they wouldn’t necessarily be able to go, or to attend school and further their education.”
It was Dave who was the catalyst for the Arlington School Foundation. After living in Arlington his entire life, he moved to take a position as superintendent for Elmwood Schools. While at Elmwood, Dave learned Otsego School had a school foundation. That connection spurred deeper conversation and eventually the creation of a committee.
Our vision going forward will be to build on the success that has taken place. We must realize that we are the turtle in this race with no end. It is not important if we are rst or tenth, but only that we are in the race until there is no further need for foundation money.
The Arlington School Foundation has grown to 17 funds of several types. There are eleven scholarships, four designated funds and two donor advised funds under the umbrella of the school foundation. Some are managed by the board, others are overseen by individual donors. But together, they create a foundation for future success of the district as a whole. “When you give a kid a $1,000 scholarship to college, $1,000 is a drop in the bucket,” said Dave. “But what it does give them is motivation. It could mean a difference in their life.”
The foundation is governed by a board of nine dedicated individuals, including Treasurer Treasurer Aleta Yates and board member Deb Anderson. “Arlington is a community that revolves around the school,” said Deb, a retired teacher. “People really want to give back to the community and the school long-term. We have an all-volunteer board and that speaks to the dedication of this community.”
The foundation’s current president Greg Snyder is a lifelong member of the Arlington community, but his family’s legacy in the area goes back even further. It can be traced back to Jacob Schneider’s immigration from Germany in 1860.
“I believe the Snyder family along with their neighbors understood the value of their new home and what it had to offer,” said Snyder. “In their own way and time they were able to add value and strength to the community by paying it forward. Now it is my turn to do the same if I can through the work of the Arlington School Foundation.” In its 12 years, the foundation has grown from four funds to 17 and has granted more than $120,000 back to the district and its students. Snyder said he hopes the growth will continue. “Our vision going forward will be to build on the success that has taken place,” said Snyder. “We must realize that we are the turtle in this race with no end. It is not important if we are first or tenth, but only that we are in the race until there is no further need for foundation money.”
Arlington School Foundation Board
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Students Supporting #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday
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Donor Advised Fund: e Elaine and Gene Stevens Family Foundation Leaving a Legacy – The Stevens Family In the 56 years Gene and Elaine Stevens have lived here, Findlay has become home. “We both came from smaller communities,” said Gene, a retired car salesman. “We really like the small town feel of Findlay. It’s easy to like.” Gene is from Napoleon and Elaine is from Hamler. When they moved to Findlay for work, they learned that it had much to offer.
“My family was always philanthropic,” she said. “In a small town, that means you take a can around to the neighbors for donations. That was philanthropy. We’ve just always been doing and giving and sharing.”
My family was always philanthropic,” she said. “In a small town, that means you take a can around to the neighbors for donations. at was philanthropy. We’ve just always been doing and giving and sharing.
In 2017, the Stevens made another gift to create the Gene and Elaine Stevens Family Scholarship Fund at The Community Foundation. “We thought it was the time to start a scholarship and we had the resources to do it with,” said Gene.
“The schools were great. We have ice skating, Camp Fire and athletics,” said Elaine, a retired registered nurse. “There are lots of extracurricular activities that are good for kids. Findlay still has advantages even though it’s a small town.”
Elaine said that scholarships have positively affected their family, and they hope to do the same for others.
The Stevens started the Elaine and Gene Stevens Family Foundation in 2005 as a donor advised fund of The Community Foundation. In that time, it has granted more than $14,000 to the community.
“We had some state college funds for our kids,” she said. “It meant so much to them and our granddaughter had some scholarships. It is really expensive to go to college today.”
“We had a business in the community for a number of years,” he said. “It’s been such a great community to have a business in.”
Looking ahead, Gene and Elaine have appointed their children Scott and Suzi to guide their funds after they pass away. But they hope their legacies will make an even bigger impact in the community.
Gene said after owning a business in Findlay for 40 years, it was time to give back. He was also a member of The Community Foundation board from 2012 to 2016. “Being a part of this board opened my eyes even more when I saw what was going on and what was being done.” For Elaine, giving back gives her “warm fuzzies” and has always been a part of who she is.
“We wanted other people to be able to further their educations and not be too restrictive.”
“We want to make our family’s fund big enough to make a significant donation,” Elaine said. “I’d like it to be big enough so whatever we choose to give money to, it’s worthwhile.”
Elaine and Gene Stevens
Scholarship Fund: Earl and Laverne Irons Family Scholarship A Scholarship for Service Earl Irons and his family moved to Findlay in 1951 for his work at Ashland Oil. Soon after he joined the Findlay Rotary Club and the rest is history. Earl and his wife Laverne have three sons named Richard, James and Robert. “Findlay was special to my parents because it was small and a great place to raise a family,” said Bob, who lives with his wife Sharon in Findlay. “The growing industry, arts, parks and proximity to large cities was attractive to them.” Earl worked for National Oil and Ashland Oil before he retired in 1976. He then co-owned Magic Auto Glass until 1999 when he passed away.
Family and community were incredibly important to Earl and Laverne. They were active members at First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed gardening. Laverne was a member of the garden club, started the Findlay Country Club’s 9-hole women’s gold league and was a Blanchard Valley Hospital Pink Lady.
My parents enjoyed watching their grandchildren grandchildr en participate in school activities. ey were depression babies who didn’t get to go to college so they felt education was important. We We want to keep the fund growing and continue to support children with dreams of careers.
“When he passed away, the Rotary Club offered to start a scholarship in his memory,” said Bob. “Service was important to him. He was a Paul Harris Fellow of the club as well.” The Rotary Club eventually decided to turn all of its scholarships over to The Community Foundation to manage. The Irons were impressed with the Foundation’s model and service and decided to keep the scholarship going. Since 2001, the scholarship has awarded $8,500 to Findlay High S chool students continuing their educations. “My parents enjoyed watching their grandchildren participate in school activities,” said Robert. “They were depression babies who didn’t get to go to college so they felt education was important. We want to keep the fund growing and continue to support children with dreams of careers.”
Earl was a “gentleman and family man” according to those who knew him best. He enjoyed organizing family dinners to celebrate special occasions and taking family trips. On one such trip to Put-In-Bay, Earl demonstrated his love for talking with people by shaking hands with every person as they got off the boat. Nearly 20 years since Earl passed, and 7 years since Laverne passed, Richard, James and Robert are committed to continuing their legacy.
“They were both just genuine people. They were involved in the community and they did a lot. They loved other people, too. We were a family that did a lot together.” And the family now enjoys giving together, too.
Earl and Laverne Irons
Ten Years Years of Handbags at at Help In 2007, a group of 107 women came together to form Handbags That Help, a giving circle for women committed to improving lives in Hancock County. A $500 annual membership guarantees members a vote in how to grant the pooled dollars back to the community. In 10 years, $447,000 has been awarded to local nonprofits doing the Angela Crist community’s most critical work. Those projects have included a Habitat women’s build, the creation of an opiate taskforce, a sensory room at the Children’s Museum, and many more. The Community Foundation is proud to support these philanthropists in learning more about the agencies in the community and the partnership opportunities available through the Foundation. Any woman who is interested in a membership, individual or team, should contact the Foundation or visit the website.
Handbags That Help Guiding Circle 2017-2018 • Angela Crist, Chair Crist, Chair • Tasha Dimling, Dimling, Vice Chair • Dena Best, Treasurer • Sheree Wagner, Member at Large • Jane McCleary, Grants Sub-Circle Chair • Alanna Langlois, Program Langlois, Program Sub-Circle Chair
Handbags at Help 2018 Grants $35,575 Dental Center of Northwest Ohio Findlay Smiles Toothbrush Kits - $2,500 This project will enable the Findlay Smiles office of the Dental Center to purchase approximately 2,000 toothbrush kits, which include a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss. These kits will be distributed during outreach efforts like health fairs, as well as educational events in cooperation with schools, day care centers and other nonprofit agencies.
Raise the Bar Hancock County The Leader in Me Program - $23,945 As Raise the Bar, the local workforce coalition, met with local employers and educators, the need for soft skills (critical thinking, communication, conflict resolution and more) was identified as an area of immediate need for future employees; Raise the Bar is implementing the Leader in Me curriculum in local schools to build skills and prepare students as early as possible for school and life after graduation. This grant will support the implementation of the curriculum in two new schools and continued training in four other schools.
University of Findlay Clubhouse Reading Center - $9,130 Literacy is the key to success. Unfortunately, not every child in Hancock County can read adequately, putting them behind the curve. The Clubhouse offers the only free literacy tutoring in Northwest Ohio. Tutoring is provided by College of Education students, who are supervised by professors and paid for their time. This grant will support the student tutors, provide reading materials for students to take home, and literacy training for parents.
Handbags at Help Members 2017-2018 Sharon Aller Julie Anderson Terry Armand Paula Aydt Lisa Ball Ruth Ball Amy Ballinger Nikki Ballinger Kimberly Bash Sarah Basore Paula Beach Natalie Beall Debbie Benson Dena Best Sara Bova Sharon Brock Andrea Broerman Julie Brown Kathy Brubaker Cheryl Buckland Mary Burget Janelle Busdeker Nichole Callicutt Mandie Carey Lynn Child
Terry Clairmont Annie Collette Jill Combs Mary Kay Combs Mary Jane Cosiano Lois Crane Rindy Crates Angela Crist Jo Croy Carol Dale-Joseph Jamie Davis Jane Davis Laura Davis-McMaster Miranda Dempsey Erika Dietsch-Brokamp Tasha Dimling Andrea Domachowski Myra Egbert Sally Elsea Kelly Erdeljiac Virginia Earner Jana Erner Nancy Fay Katherine Fell Bev Fisher
Beth Flowers Marla Frederick Genna Freed Susan Freel Virginia Geaman Susan Gilgen Cathy Grossman Mary Beth Hammond Keturah Harding Pohl Sally Hartzell Carol Hauzie Alexis Healy Suzi Healy Jane Heminger Rita Henschen Karen Herold Kay Hill Betty Hipp Jenelle Hohman* Hillary Holmes Terri Hooper Leah Horne Nancy Hutchinson Joanne Ingold Ann Jaffe
Kristen Johnson Shelly Joseph Susan Jost Diana Kirk Kerry Kirk Kolleen Kirk Sabrina Kirk Kathy Kreuchauf Gwen Kuenzli Alanna Langlois Pam Lather Sue Lehman Peggy Lomax-Wood Jane McCleary Tracy McMath Carol Metzger Cheryl Miller Julia Miller Linda Miller Nancy Moody-Russo Ann Moore Kathy Morgan Amber Moser Irene Mosholder Kathy Murray
Kristan Napier Bethany Needler Dionne Neubauer Helen Faye Newman Julie Newman Rebecca Noack Lee Osmun Dawn Palmer Sarah Palmer Jill Parsons Kathy Peiffer Katie Peterkoski Ginny Lee Pilstl Carol Reed-Tarney Sandy Reinhardt Robin Ridge Heather Roberts Cheryl Robinson Marty Rothey Donna Ruse Holly Schweitzer Dunn Patricia Shields Sharon Siampaus Karen Smith Danielle Spragg
Tammy Stahl Jennifer Stamper Natalie Stearns Ann Stechschulte Jane Stout Kim Stumpp Marie Swaisgood Carrie Templin Laurie Vaupel Elizabeth Waddell Alex Wagner Sheree Wagner Nikki Wagner Matheny Nancy Wallace Julia Walsh Merrie Williams Susan Williams Judy Withrow Sheri Wray Mamie Yeagle Samantha Zaciewski Patty Zickert Karen Zunkiewicz * = deceased
Grants Awarded: Awarded: Competitive Total Competitive Grants = $1,584,243 Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, Inc. Implementing a hippotherapy program for local youth and adults in need of physical, occupational or speech therapy utilizing the movement of a horse through the establishment of an independent third party billing system and therapeutic practice $15,000/two years
Crime Prevention Association of Findlay-Hancock County Leveraging support for the installation of the BOOT in every classroom in Hancock County $40,000/one year
Fostoria Vision 2020, Inc. Supporting landscaping for the Fostoria Garden Club as part of a rural grant process in celebration of the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary $2,245/one year
Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/ Hancock County Supporting the Habitat for Humanity Capital Campaign to purchase a new facility $100,000/two years
Hancock County Agricultural Society Supporting the construction of a new Youth and Education Building at the Hancock County Fairgrounds $100,000/two years
Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Hiring consultants to coordinate the development of a local Specialty Team to provide services for pregnant women in need of substance use treatment $42,588/one year
Hancock Regional Planning Commission Supporting the redevelopment of Dorney Plaza $200,000/one year
The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County Creating a Youtheatre Club and assisting with the 2017 Fall Musical $26,281/two years
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Funding a Spirit of Giving Match in celebration of the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary $31,500/one year Funding a Giving Tuesday Match to 37 local nonprofit organizations in celebration of the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary $18,500/one year Serving Hancock County residents through debt service on The Family Center $437,374/one $437,37 4/one year
Providing capacity building services so Hancock County nonprofit organizations can better achieve their missions $98,000/one year
Hancock Historical Museum Supporting the adaptive reuse of the Davis Homestead into the Davis Learning Institute and an annex for the Center for Digital Storytelling and Participatory Media $50,000/one year
Raise the Bar – Hancock County Providing a matching grant for the expansion of The Leader in Me program in the Findlay City and Hancock County Schools $200,000/two years
Rawson Proud
Supporting the purchase of a village message board and new resident welcome bags as part of a rural grant process in celebration of the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary $1,325/one year
University of Findlay Leveraging support for the implementation and growth of the Center for Civic Engagement at the University of Findlay $200,000/five years
Village of Arlington
Supporting the construction of a Bike and Pedestrian Pathway as part of a rural grant process in celebration of the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary $21,430/one year
Grants Awarded: Awarded: Field of Interest Total Field of Interest Grants = $118,354 Blanchard Valley Center Purchasing equipment for a playground and sensory room $9,807/one year
City Mission of Findlay Providing services to homeless individuals in Hancock County $980/one year
Habitat for Humanity Supporting critical home repairs for elderly residents with financial need $2,780/one year
Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Hiring consultants to coordinate the development of a local Specialty Team to provide services for pregnant women in need of substance use treatment $5,736/one year
Hancock Education Fund Grants See page 59 for a list of grants $56,247
HancockREADS Grants See page 60 for a list of grants $3,484
Handbags That Help Grants See page 40 for a list of grants $39,320
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer at New Location
Grants Awarded: Awarded: Designated and Agency Total Designated and Agency Grants = $484,807 50 North
$7,848 $7,848 - General Support
Arcadia Local Schools
$10,600 - Providing early literacy $10,600 mentoring support for Arcadia Elementary School
Arlington Local School
$9,975 - Providing early literacy mentoring $9,975 support for Arlington Elementary School
Arlington School Foundation
$399 - Reading Program $399 $1,381 $1,381 - Support the enhancement of the classroom experience and improve the effectiveness of the curriculum for the Arlington Local School District $1,686 $1,686 - Support of social studies education to present and future Arlington students
Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County $16,477 $16,477 - General Support
Beverly Fisher Fund for the Fisher/ Wall Art Gallery at the MCPA
Blanchard Valley Center
$23,728 - Support, care, repair, and $23,728 maintenance of the residential facilities
Blanchard Valley Health Foundation $10,031 $10,031 - General Support
Bluffton High School
$982 - Support of students participating in $982 international student study programs
Boy Scouts of America, BSAC
$120 - Hancock County Boy Scouts to $120 attend camp at Camp Berry or National Jamboree $1,045 $1,045 - General Support $1,079 $1,079 - General Support of Camp Berry
Calvary Baptist Church $1,967 - General Support $1,967 -
Cancer Patient Services $3,459 $3,459 - General Support
CASA/GAL of Hancock County $4,443 $4,443 - General Support
$1,123 $1,123 - Fisher/Wall Art Gallery Support
Century Health Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center $761 - General Support $761 -
$3,598 - General Support $3,598 -
The Chance To Dance Foundation $922 - Supporting local youth dance $922 programs
C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall
$1,865 $1,865 - General Support
Christian Clearing House $19 - General Support $19 $939 $939 - General Support $1,272 $1,272 - General Support $5,237 - General Support
City Mission of Findlay, Ohio $670 - Capital Support $670 $2,372 $2,372 - General Support
City of Findlay, Police Department $9,000 $9,000 - K9 Program
Family Resource Center Lima, Ohio $1,115 - Support of Findlay FRC and its $1,115 programs
The Findlay Art League
$171 - General Support and student art $171 exhibits $774 $774 - General Support $1,267 $1,267 - General Support
Findlay City Schools $10,500 - Providing early literacy $10,500 mentoring support for Lincoln Intermediate School $10,994 $10,994 - Providing early literacy mentoring support for Jefferson Primary School $21,500 $21,500 - General Support
Designated and Agency Grants Continued Findlay Enrichment Programs $712 $712 - General Support
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc. $388 - General Support $388 $1,619 $1,619 - General Support $3,684 $3,684 - Program Support
The Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation $67,931 - To Support Operations of The $67,931 Community Foundation
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library $500 - Support of the Genealogy $500 department $1,640 $1,640 - General Support $12,063 $12,063 - General Support
The Findlay-Hancock County Chamber Foundation $1,000 - General Support $1,000 -
First Lutheran Church $10,072 $10,072 - Support of Lutheran Charities
First Presbyterian Church of Findlay $4,913 $4,913 - General Support
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
Hancock County 4-H Youth Development $670 - Hancock County 4-H Youth $670 Development
Hancock County Agricultural Society
$3,037 - Perpetuate the activities and to $3,037 sustain the Hancock County Fairgrounds, predominantly for the benefit of the Junior Fair activities in Hancock County
Hancock County Performing Arts Center $3,370 - 2017 Distribution $3,370 $4,495 $4,495 - 2017 Distribution $22,454 $22,454 - 2017 Distribution
Hancock Historical Museum Association $404 - Support and maintenance of the $404 Little Red School House, MacArthur Train, Train, and the Resource Center $786 $786 - General Support $852 - Support of the Founding Fathers Lecture Series
Hancock Parks Foundation $1,618 - Support of construction and $1,618 maintenance of bicycle paths/trails in Hancock County, bicycle safety and bicycling programs $8,856 $8,856 - General Support
$436 $436 - General Support
Liberty-Benton Local Schools $13,977 - Providing early literacy mentoring support for Liberty-Benton Elementary School
Macklin Intergenerational Institute $5,792 - General Support $5,792 $21,819 $21,819 - General Support
Mazza Enthusiasts, University of Findlay $14,000 - General Support $14,000 -
McComb Public Library
$4,793 - Support of programs, services, $4,793 projects, and capital purchases
Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center $1,211 $1,211 - General Support
Owens Community College $488 - Support of Owens Community College - Findlay Campus and its programs
Putnam County Homecare & Hospice $2,095 $2,095 - General Support
$200 $200 - General Support
Gliding Stars of Findlay
$496 - Support of the Humane Society and $496 the rescue, care, and maintenance of cats $3,640 $3,640 - General Support
Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County $396 - General Support $396 -
READ for Life
$431 - General Support
Designated and Agency Grants Continued St. John’s Lutheran Church $2,131 $2,131 - Grounds upkeep
United Way of Hancock County $4,465 - General Support $42,187 $42,187 - General Support
University of Findlay $1,465 - General and Scholarship Support $11,284 - General Support
University of Findlay, Mazza Museum $16,220 - Deputy Director of the Mazza $16,220 Museum
Winebrenner Theological Seminary $1,903 $1,903 - General Support
Women’s Resource Center $492 - General Support $492 -
YMCA of Findlay $4,338 - 2017 Distribution $4,338 $10,165 $10,165 - General Support
Center for Civic Engagement at the University of Findlay
Grants Awarded: Awarded: Donor Advised & Supporting Supp orting Organization Total Donor Advised & Supporting Agency Grants = $2,564,710 50 North $1,285 $1,285 - General Support
Arlington Athletic Department $1,700 $1,700 - White Boards
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $500 $1,500 $1,500 - Honorary gift
Bruce Hunt Memorial Fund
Children’s Mentoring Connection C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall
Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County
The John Cook Family Foundation
$500 - General Support $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,000 $1,000 - General Support
Awakening Minds Art
$500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
Blanchard Valley Health Foundation
$326 - Life Form Neonatal Simulator $326 $742 - In Honor of BVH Auxiliary Twig #15 $1,000 $1,000 - Hospice Family Room Remodel $5,383 $5,383 - Northwest Ohio Breast Health Project $6,660 $6,660 - The Armes Family Cancer Care Center
Bowling Green State University Foundation, Inc.
$1,018,960 - Annual distribution to the William D. Frack Division I Men’s Basketball Fund
Boy Scouts of America, BSAC $250 - Friends of Scouting $250 $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
$400 - Basketball court for Tree $400 Tree Line Center $1,000 $1,000 - Tree Line Center $2,167 $2,167 - Tree Line Center
$750 $750 - General Support
Arlington School Foundation $ 1,000 1,000 - Special Program
Century Health
$500 - General Support $500 $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
$250 - The First Tee
Cancer Patient Services
$250 - General Support $250 $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,285 $1,285 - General Support
Carey Exempted Village Schools $2,000 - DECCA - Carey Chapter for competitions and field trips $2,000 $2,000 - FFA - Carey Chapter for camp, field trips and competitions
Carey Historical Society
$1,000 - Tables and storage shed $1,000 -
CASA/GAL of Hancock County $1,285 $1,285 - General Support
The Center for Safe and Healthy Children $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $500 $1,000 $1,000 - General Support $4,000 $4,000 - General Support
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $500 $1,000 $1,000 - General Support $1,285 $1,285 - General Support
Children’s Museum of Findlay $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $500 $800 - Traveling Traveling Exhibit - Imagination Playground Blocks
Christian Clearing House $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $500 $1,000 - General Support $1,285 - General Support
City Mission of Findlay, Ohio $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $500 $1,000 $1,000 - General Support $1,000 $1,000 - General Support $1,285 $1,285 - General Support $2,342 - General Support
Clinton Township Fireman’s Association $1,500 $1,500 - General Support
Clothe-A-Child $500 $500 - General Support
College First Church of God $1,000 $1,000 - General Support
Donor Advised & Supporting Agency Grants Continued Columbus Foundation $892,402 $892,402 - General Support
Community Mental Health Fund $743 $743 - General Support
Crime Prevention Association of Findlay-Hancock County $7,500 - BOOT Security System $7,500 $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
Dental Center of Northwest Ohio $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
Dorcas Carey Public Library
$15,000 - For projects decided by $15,000 administrator and library board
Dr. Thomas Richard Wendene Wilson Shoupe Post Grad Scholarship $100 $100 - In memory of Wendene Shoupe
ENGAGE Youth Council
$4,902 $4,902 - Youth grantmaking
Findlay City Schools $500 - Washington Preschool playground $500 $2,057 $2,057 - NAEYC & OAEYC
The Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation $1,500 - Honorary gift $1,500 -
Findlay High School Athletic Dept. $300 $300 - State swim meet support
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc. $500 - General Support $500 $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,000 - General Support $1,285 - General Support
Findlay Rotary Foundation, Inc. $2,500 $2,500 - Support for local charities
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library $1,285 - General Support $1,285 $2,700 $2,700 - Summer read program
Family Resource Center of Northwest Ohio, Inc.
First Presbyterian Church of Findlay
Findlay Area Golf Association Scholarship
Flag City Honor Flight
$500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
$5,000 - In memory of Doc Spragg $5,000 -
Findlay Area Youth for Christ $5,000 $5,000 - General Support
$1,500 - Honorary gift $1,500 $4,000 $4,000 - Emergency Medical Program
$398 - General Support $398 $500 $500 - General Support $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,000 $1,000 - Carnevale Event
The Greenebucs.org $1,030 $1,030 - Findlay Kiwanis - Amtryke
Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/ Hancock County $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $500 $1,000 $1,000 - General Support $1,000 $1,000 - General Support $5,000 $5,000 - Home Repair Program
Hancock County Job & Family Services $500 - Visitation room improvements $500 $1,000 $1,000 - Visitation room improvements $1,500 $1,500 - Visitation room improvements
Hancock County Performing Arts Center $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $500 $15,000 $15,000 - General Support $25,000 - General Support
Hancock Historical Museum Association
$250 - General Support $250 $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,000 $1,000 - Davis Homestead restoration $1,000 $1,000 - Davis Homestead restoration $1,000 $1,000 - General Support $1,000 $1,000 - Heritage Society $1,285 $1,285 - General Support
Hancock Parks Foundation $33,000 $33,000 - Shelter project design
Hancock Youth Leadership $545 $545 - General Support
Donor Advised & Supporting Agency Grants Continued Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County $500 - General Support $500 $1,000 $1,000 - General Support $1,285 $1,285 - General Support
Indiana Wesleyan University $500 - Ross Hoffman Endowment for IWU Basketball
Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation $2,500 $2,500 - General Support
Literacy Coalition of Hancock County
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $500 $15,000 $15,000 - Dolly Parton Imagination Library and community books
Mazza Enthusiasts, University of Findlay $6,000 - Display case for the Findlay$6,000 Hancock County Library
McComb Local School District $432 - Literacy program $432 $1,000 $1,000 - General Support
McComb Public Library $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
Miracle League of Findlay $250 - General Support $250 $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
Nature Conservancy, National $500 $500 - General Support
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $3,493 - General Support $3,493 -
Nature Conservancy, Ohio $500 $500 - General Support
NOAH Foundation of Ohio Inc. $1,500 $1,500 - General Support
Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc. $1,000 - Disaster Relief Fund $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 - Disaster Relief Fund
Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center $500 - General Support $500 $500 $500 - General Support $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,285 $1,285 - General Support $11,000 - Generator for emergency shelter
The Salvation Army $1,500 $1,500 - Support of Tiffin, OH
Salvation Army, Findlay $1,000 - General Support $1,000 $1,285 $1,285 - General Support $1,608 - General Support
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church $1,000 $1,000 - General Support
St. Mary Parish $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $1,000 $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $1,000 $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $2,000 $2,000 - Emergency Medical Program
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $1,000 $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $1,000 $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $1,000 $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $1,000 $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $1,000 $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program $2,000 $2,000 - Art Auction Program $2,000 - Emergency Medical Program $2,000 $2,000 - Emergency Medical Program
Stein Hospice Service Inc. $1,500 $1,500 - In memory of Lyle H. Kneeskern
Terra Community College Foundation $5,000 - Jennifer Kneeskern and Lyle $5,000 Kneeskern Scholarships
The Tiffin Charitable Foundation $1,500 $1,500 - Greenlawn Cemetery Fund
Donor Advised & Supporting Agency Grants Continued Tiffin Columbian High School
$250 - Columbian Athletic Boosters Boys Basketball
United Way of Hancock County $1,000 - Flood Relief Fund $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 - General Support $1,285 - General Support $6,000 $6,000 - General Support
United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee Counties $500 - General Support $500 $500 - General Support
University of Findlay
$500 - Center for Student Life/College of $500 Business Adopt-A-Tree Program $500 $500 - Japanese Drum Workshop $1,000 $1,000 - Concert and lecture series $1,200 $1,200 - GFAP bench
University of Findlay, Mazza Museum $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,000 $1,000 - Mazza Museum Annual Fund $11,780 $11,780 - Deputy Director of the Mazza Museum
Unruly Arts
$500 - General Support $500 $2,000 $2,000 - General Support
Village of Green Springs
$46,233 - Playground for the park
Village of Hoytville
$250 $250 - Eagle Scout Project
WBGU-TV, Public Television $250 - General Support $250 $250 $250 - General Support $250 $250 - General Support $1,285 $1,285 - General Support
William D. Frack Field of Interest Fund $271,723 - Annual distribution to the $271,723 William D. Frack Field of Interest Fund
Women’s Resource Center $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
Wyandot Special Olympics $541 - Support for the young adults of $541 Angeline School
YMCA of Findlay $400 - Women’s Wellness and Prevention $400 Day $400 $400 - Your Y, Your Year Campaign $500 $500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,000 $1,000 - Campaign Support $2,000 $2,000 - Campaign Support
Zonta Club of Findlay $1,000 $1,000 - General Support
Van Buren Scholarship Awards
Davis Homestead Renovation Project Hancock County Junior Fair
Arlington Village Festival Committee Leader In Me Students
Dorney Plaza Rededication
Grants Awarded: Awarded: President’s Discretionary Total President’s Discretionary Grants = $30,000 American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter Providing support for the Centennial Blood Drive $1,200/one year
Awakening Minds Assisting with a s trategic planning process $2,400/one year
Children’s Museum of Findlay Supporting a free weekend at the Children’s Museum of Findlay for residents of Hancock County $2,000/one year
City Mission of Findlay Providing accounting services for the City Mission $5,000/one year
Findlay City Schools Assisting with resources for the Jacobs Gents and Leading Ladies portion of the Leader in Me at Jacobs Primary School $413/one year Leveraging support for the Chamberlin Hill Elementary School Land Lab $1,850/one year Creating a yoga program at Glenwood Middle School as part of the school’s enrichment activities $250/one year
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Hiring an intern for post Community Conversation activities $3,500/one year
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Purchasing books focusing on diversity $2,000/one year
Hancock County Performing Arts Center (dba Marathon Center for the Performing Arts) Assisting with a s trategic planning process $5,000/one year
Miracle League of Findlay Purchasing additional equipment for the Miracle Playground for the 2018 National All Star Games $4,387/one year
The Chance to Dance Foundation Funding student scholarships for the Findlay Academy of Dance Summer Intensive Program $2,000/one year
Grants Awarded: Scholarships Total Scholarship Grants = $316,250 Findlay Branch AAUW Scholarship Kelsey Harmon
Neil Acharya Memorial Tennis Scholarship
Arlington School Foundation - W.S. (Sherman) & Wanda Alge Family Scholarship Bryson Sleppy
Arlington School Foundation - W.S. (Sherman) & Wanda Alge Family Herb S. and Cindy Aldrich Memorial Renewal Scholarship Taylor Oates Scholarship Andre Hoffman
Jenna Herr, Aaron Rode
The W.S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge Family Scholarship for Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Arlington School School FoundationFoundation Arlington Athletic Boosters Scholarship Colten Crist, Matthew Freed, Alexandria Russell, Lauren Willow
Drew Ashcraft, Kaden Weaver
Findlay High School Alumni Scholarship Elise Billmaier
Eva Kate Cowen Anderson Scholarship Molly Carpenter
Dr. Marion V. Arbogast Scholarship Nora Hemminger
Drew Begg
Arlington School Foundation Cathie L. Solt Memorial Scholarship Drew Begg
Arlington School Foundation Scholarship Faith Cole
Randy Baker Girls Basketball Scholarship Mariah Monday
Margaret Kimmel
W.S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge Family Renewal Scholarship for Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Arlington School Foundation Robert & Helen McClelland Farm Child Scholarship
Arlington School Foundation Harold “Doc” Castor Memorial Scholarship Rachael Thompson
Arlington School Foundation Dally Family Scholarship
Randy Baker Girls Basketball Renewal Scholarship Courtney Cramer, Jenna Saltzman
Albert J. Ball Memorial Scholarship Abby Patterson
Matthew Freed
Battles Stirling Scholarship Arlington School Foundation Dally Family Renewal Scholarship Taylor Vogelsong, Alyssa Willow
Arlington School School FoundationFoundation Keith & Shelia Jolliff Family Scholarship Colten Crist
Brittany Boehm
Warren “Bullet” and Peg Kirk Bell Scholarship Cheyenne Henry
Scholarship Grants Continued Warren “Bullet” and Peg Kirk Bell Renewal Scholarship Victoria Cox, Jenna Lewis, Shelby Roether
Daniel R. Bennett Scholarship Nora Hemminger, Tyge Lopez
Findlay High School Class of 1951 Scholarship Kelly Coleman
Findlay High School Class of 1956 Scholarship Aryana Gonzalez
Joseph R. and Westelle L. Browne Performing Arts Scholarship Grace Dickmann
Findlay High School Class of 1956 Renewal Scholarship Erin Bloomfield, Erin Long, Victoria Terry Terry
Jack Brown Memorial Scholarship Tyler George
April Rodeheffer Burbach Scholarship
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Centennial Scholarship McClain Brown, Erica Cantrell, Zackary High, Emily Howard, Jacob Schimmoeller
Taylor Steinke
Roy V. Armes Scholarship Lora Wiest Burgderfer Scholarship Spencer Evans, Madison Fulton, Lindsay Geiser, Cheyenne Howard, McKenna Kouns, Brookelynne Schroyer, Elizabeth Stahl
Bobby C. Burrell Golf Scholarship KiaLynne Bland
Baylee DeMuth
James L. Child Jr. Scholarship Todd Federici
Sarah Ball, Emily Clark, Dylan Conine, Katyann Graham, Shyloe Hartman, Sadie Hickle, Madison Mock, Gabriel Rader, Doryin Thames, Mariah Waaland, Dylan Waaland, Maddie Young
Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship Travis Benhart
Irma Maxheimer Dana Renewal Scholarship Julia Beccue, Jordan Taylor
Richard E. (Dick) Daugherty Scholarship Gabrielle Calvert
Ryan Stuckey
William P. and Pauline J. Deisel Matthew R. Copus Memorial Soccer Scholarship Jared Hollar, Edward Smith Scholarship Marly McCartney
Hancock Federal Credit Union Scholarship Cheyenne Howard
Kathy Carty Memorial Writing Scholarship
Floyd J. & Alice K. Curran Renewal Scholarship
Floyd J. & Alice K. Curran Scholarship Ethan Boes, Meredith Boes, Logan Boyd, Alyssa Kimble, Andrew Reed, Zachary Salazar, Ryan Shorter
Esfandiary-Palte Scholarship Emily Annesser
Findlay Area Golf Association Scholarship Karina Bruce, Ryan Buck, Zoie Nieto, Brandon Armstrong, Lydia Sparks
Scholarship Grants Continued Richard Fisher Athletic Renewal Scholarship Anna Schumm
William Clark Foster Scholarship Bryson Sleppy
L. Frick and Helen M. Hoadley Memorial Scholarship Fund Ryan Domke
The John D. (Doc) Holladay Culinary Arts Scholarship Cody Bruce
M. Margaret Foster Scholarship Kendra Tuttle
John W. Hollington Scholarship Rylee Aurand
Gail Getway Scholarship Sarah Keefe
Jean C. Graham Women’s Scholarship Harmony Renn
Jean C. Graham Women’s Renewal Scholarship
Huston Financial Services Scholarship Dane Weickert
Intersil Science and Engineering Scholarship Hannah Clinger, Clayton Lenhart, Ryan Stuckey
Earl and Laverne Irons Family Scholarship
Historic Preservation Guild Memorial Scholarship Nicholas Berry
Kayla Christman, Amber Paul, Leighton Wireman
Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka Memorial Scholarship Ethan Frankart
Vance Kramer III Scholarship Scholarship Chris Leuthold Math Scholarship Brittany Boehm
Dave and Marge Lodge Golf Scholarship Karina Bruce
Ed Lodico Memorial Scholarship William H. Jackson Scholarship
Maria Streacker
Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Medical Missions
Ryan Shorter
Ruxi Lalji
W. Kenneth & Ruth S. Helvie Scholarship
Brittney Roth
Chase Owen
Sadie Hickle, Taylor Vogelsong, Alyssa Willow
Beth Bradley Heck Memorial Scholarship
April Sue Jones Memorial Scholarship
Sarah Keefe, Megan Peplinski
Austin Hamilton
Ronald Jenkins Scholarship Abby Federici, Lindsay Geiser, Cierra Hauenstein
Benjamin R. L. Lunn Merit Scholarship Todd Federici
Herbert A. and Clara Rickeard Mahler Family Fund Matthew Freed
Scholarship Grants Continued Punk and Martha E. Mains Memorial Scholarship Aryana Gonzalez
M. Andrew May Scholarship Baylee DeMuth
Zach Morgan Memorial Renewal Scholarship McKenna DiRe
McComb Rotary Club/Marion Arbogast Scholarship Adrian Grubb
Roger Renz Memorial Scholarship Mitchell Hucke
E.D. Bud and Jean Retter Scholarship Hannah Clinger
Norbert F. Meyer Scholarship Aaron Rode
Needler Family Scholarship Madalyn Gephart
Norbert F. Meyer Renewal Scholarship Cody Franks, Taylor Reardon, Aaron Smith
Findlay Rotary Club Scholarship Matthew Freed, Maylai Stewart
John Noble Hockey Scholarship Brandon Armstrong
Findlay Rotary Club Renewal Scholarship Sarah Cramer, Chloe Kromer
Erica Miller Culinary Arts Scholarship Daniel Erlandsen
Glendora Mills Scholarship Elise Billmaier
Thomas E. and Patricia (Conway) Moore Perpetual College Award Maylai Stewart
John Noble Hockey Renewal Scholarship Mitchel Perry
Ohio Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Medical Scholarship Abby Federici, Richard Fox
Mike and Pat Oxley Scholarship Kelly Coleman
Zach Morgan Memorial Scholarship Sophia Norden
Jon A Schlueter City Scholarship Paige Bennett, Lindsey Geiser, Aryana Gonzalez
Jon A Schlueter County Scholarship Klaire Alge, Leah Tracy, Cassandra Waltmire
Jon A. Schlueter City Teacher Scholarship Laura Davis
Partners in Education Scholarship (Partners at or above $5,000 include Jennifer Fell and Greg Miller)
Ethan LaFontaine
Jon A Schlueter County Teacher Scholarship Mackenzie Mellott
Scholarship Grants Continued John Edward Seman Memorial Scholarship Todd Federici
Loren Steiner Automotive Alumni Scholarship
Pat Wagner Memorial Scholarship Avonlea Miller
Joshua Jacoby
Lester L. Werntz Scholarship Dr. Thomas Richard and Wendene Wilson Shoupe Post Grad Scholarship
Mary and Glen Stover Agriculture Scholarship Schelby Beach
Taylor Tweed
Travis Benhart
Lester L. Werntz Renewal Scholarship Elizabeth Siebert
Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship Gregory James Shrader Memorial Scholarship Kaila Butterworth, Kaleb Scott
Robert and Clara Shroy Scholarship
Lauren Willow
Gene and Margie White Scholarship Kaylee Beard, Maylai Stewart
John P. and Nancy K. Stozich Memorial Scholarship Elise Billmaier, Zachary Montgomery
Abby Patterson
George and Shirlee Whitson Scholarship Bailey Rader
The Tent Maker Scholarship Fund Jerry Silveus Agriculture Scholarship Katyann Graham
Victoria Cox
Golden M. Tong Scholarship Carley Coppler
Nathan C. Wilson Trade and Industrial Technology Memorial Scholarship Joshua Jacoby
Bill Slack Memorial Scholarship Fund Ryan Shorter
FHS Social Studies Teacher Memorial Scholarship Katherine Wilson
Jan W. Sorgenfrei Scholarship
Mary Jo Urshalitz Music Scholarship Gabrielle Calvert, Connor Hoverman, Maggie Rucki
Mary Jo Urshalitz Nursing Scholarship Paige Bennett, Logan Boyd, Austin Shuck
Leo and Virginia Woodward Memorial Scholarship Emma Strong
Mariann Dana & Charles Jacob Younger Scholarship Grace Dickmann
Kaylee Beard
Jeanette T. and Leo J. Vielhaber Scholarship Laura Fish
Mariann Dana & Charles Jacob Younger Renewal Scholarship Rachelle Crow, Breeann Lauer, Hyun Woo Suh
Scholarship Grants Continued Christopher Jon Younger Scholarship Richard Fox
Christopher Jon Younger Renewal Scholarship Hannah McClellan, Timothy Polelle, Luke Taylor
Stephen Dana Younger Scholarship Alyssa Montalbine
Stephen Dana Younger Renewal Scholarship Patrick Breen, David Hoban, Emily Schaefer
George Randolph & Harriett Jacobs Younger Scholarship Jennifer Streif
George Randolph & Harriet Jacobs Younger Renewal Scholarship Mikayla Stanfield, Kortney Stanfield
Paul Randolph Younger Scholarship Katelin Kreinbrink
Paul Randolph Younger Renewal Scholarship Boden Fisher, Lindsay George, Jenna Lewis
Scott Charles Younger Scholarship Noah Murdock
Scott Charles Younger Renewal Scholarship Rasheed Ajala, Amanda Campbell, Marisa Kreinbihl
Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship Emily Howard
Education and Literacy Grants Total Hancock Education Fund Grants = $56,247 Arcadia Local Schools $1,063/one year - Engineering of Bottle Racers project $3,635/one year - 3-D Future technology project
Findlay City Schools $733/one year - Creating an all season garden at Washington Pre-School $2,000/one year - “Collaboration and Creativity in the Geometry Classroom” project at Findlay High School $2,237/one year year - Chamberlin Hill - Birchaven Connection program to develop literacy skills and intergenerational relationships $2,624/one year year - Sensory outlets calming measures for overstimulation with special needs students $4,000/one year - High interest books for the library at Lincoln Elementary School $4,400/one year - “Non-fiction: Real People/Animals Making Real Differences and Books Without/With Few Words” project $5,675/one year - Missoula Theatre After-School Theatre Camp and
Performance with Jacobs Primary and Bigelow Hills Schools $6,000/one year - 21st Century skill building for innovative careers $6,000/one year - “Join Phalanges, Feather, Furs and Flukes Around the World” project
Hancock County Education Service Center $5,880/one year - Madcap Puppets Two-Week Residency Program $6,000/one year - Curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities, autism and intellectual disabilities
Van Buren Local Schools Schools $6,000/one year - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) labs for student in grades K-8
Hancock Education Fund Grant Committee Kimberly Bash Mary Ann Culver Laura Finney Teresa Lambert Paul Moyer Cassie Ohlrich Barb Tidd Jane Vanden Eynden
Total HancockREADS Grants = $3,484 Hancock County Educational Service Center $632/one year year - 7 Habits of Happy Kids books to further integrate this method into local county schools
Liberty-Benton Local Schools $2,852/one year year - Key Links leveled readers for guided reading groups at the elementary level
HancockREADS Grants Committee Kimberly Bash Mary Kay Combs Jane McCleary Linda Miller Kim Plesec Linda VanDerMolen Jeff Winkle
Total Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring Grants = $56,046 The following one-year grants were awarded to support early literacy intervention through the use of mentors. $9,975 - Arlington Local Schools $10,500 - Findlay City Schools (Lincoln) $10,600 - Arcadia Local Schools $10,994 - Findlay City Schools (Jefferson) $13,977 - Liberty-Benton Local Schools
Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring Grant Committee Kimberly Bash Linda Miller Linda VanDerMolen
Total Granted in 2017 = $3.9 million
Guidelines for Grantseekers What does The Community Foundation typically fund? Successful applications typically address problems to be solved or opportunities to be seized in the Greater Hancock County area. Grant requests should include some or all of the following elements: • Programs serving Hancock County residents. • Programs that make a substantial difference in the quality of community life. • Programs that avoid unnecessary duplication of services. • Programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes. • Programs that help nonprofit organizations build capacity and become more effective. • Programs that include financial and other strategic commitments from funding organizations other than The Community Foundation. • Programs that expand meaningful civic engagements and build social capital. • Programs that address prevention as well as remediation. • Programs that acknowledge and respect diversity and help bridge differences among individuals, organizations and communities. • Organizations with fiscal soundness and plans for continuing their program in the future. • Organizations that demonstrate sustainability. • Organizations that facilitate collaboration collaboration among relevant groups. • Organizations that use or expand upon demonstrated and documented best practices. • Organizations that leverage change in the capacity of community-wide systems rather than individual organizations. • On a case by case basis, requests for technology funding will be considered as part of a program request if specific criteria are met. Contact program staff to discuss.
Thinking about submitting a grant request? Visit www.community-foundation.com www.community-foundation.com and view the Grants section of our website. Our Guidelines for Grantseekers will give you detailed information regarding our grant process. Our Program Officers are also available to meet with you and discuss your ideas, providing guidance through the entire grant process. Contact process. Contact our office at (419) 425-1100 with any questions you may have. Visit www.community-foundation.com www.community-foundation.com to download the full guidelines.
e Power of Endowment
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An endowment is established by a donor who makes a gift to create a lasting legacy in support of the community or a specific cause.
Margaret Foster was born and raised in Findlay and taught locally for many years. She established several funds through her estate, including the M. Margaret Foster Women & Children’s Fund to support her passions after her lifetime.
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These funds are invested so that the endowment continues to grow forever.
As a field of interest fund, Margaret’s fund will address needs as they emerge in the area of her choosing. The fund stays flexible enough to meet community needs as they change over time.
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A portion of this endowment is used annually, as a grant, to support the cause specified by the donor.
A total of $105,215 has been donated to the M. Margaret Foster Women & Children’s Fund since its creation. In 13 years, the fund has awarded $36,492 in grants for important community projects. Today, the fund balance remains strong at $123,028, allowing for more good work to be done in the community now and forever. M. Margaret Foster
Finance & Investment Committee Finance & Investment Committee Members are stewards of The Community Foundation’s assets. Specifically, members review financial statements and reports, safeguard the organization’s ass ets and monitor investment performance.
J. Alec Reinhardt Chairperson (Jan. - May)
Garry Peiffer Chairperson (June - Dec.)
Hon. Allan Davis Member
Thomas Donnell Member
John Haywood Member
John Koehler Member
Gwen Kuenzli Member
The Board of Trustees, working through its Finance & Investment Committee, establishes investment guidelines and policies for the management of The Community Foundation’s assets. Fund Evaluation Group (FEG) monitors investment performance of assets held by the following managers in 2017:
Charles Younger Member
J. Michael Wilder Member
Katherine Kreuchauf Ex-Officio Member
Karen Smith Ex-Officio Member
• Edward Jones • Evanston Capital Management, LLC • Falcon Investment Advisors, LLC • Fifth Third Bank • Huntington Bank
• JP Alerian MLP Fund • Merrill Lynch • Pyramis Global Advisors • SVP Global • Victory Capital Management, Key Bank
Condensed Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Activities
(As of December 31, 2017 and 2016)
(For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016)
2016
2017 Assets
2017
2016
2,840,494
$ 10,381,496
Revenue and Support
Cash and Cash Equivalent s
$
$
11,331,822
123,630,639
101,452,180
244,410
231,184
4,002,314
4,136,826
$ 131,910,970
$ 117,152,012
Investments, at Fair Value Receivables and Other Assets Net Property & Equipment Total Assets
4,033,607
Liabilities and Net Assets Grants Payable and Other Other Liabilities Liabilities Remainder Trust Trust & Annuity Payable
Contributions
$
Investment Income Realized (Losses)/Gains Unrealized Gains/(Losses)
1,183,905 150,756
$
2,525,801
333,052
(1,254,451)
12,746,203
5,987,312
Changes in Value of Split Interest Agreements
(24,670)
(20,905)
Other Revenue
463,640
385,734
20,337,526
18,004,987
Total Tot al Revenue and Support $
3,978,807
1,418,782 164,790
Expenses
Funds Held for Agencies
6,673,403
5,752,102
Grants
Note Payable
2,179,692
2,409,214
Program
1,028,467
1,185,967
10,187,756
9,744,888
Management and General
564,280
403,079
Fundraising
489,071
383,135
121,723,214
107,407,124
6,021,436
5,725,893
$ 131,910,970
$ 117,152,012
Total Liabilities Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Total Expenses Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
$
3,939,618
$
3,753,712
$ 14,316,090
$ 12,279,094
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
107,407,124
95,128,030
Net Assets, End of Year
$ 121,723,214
$ 107,407,124
The Foundation is audited annually by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. Complete audited financial statements are available upon request.
2017 Assets by Fund Type
Total Assets (in millions) $132
35% Funds for the Common Good 34% Donor Advised $117 $103
$81
$83
2017 Annual Report 3% Field of Interest
10% Designated
7% Agency 3% Supporting Organization
2014
2015
2016
2017
8% Scholarships
2017 Contributions: $2.8M 43% Designated Funds
2013
Total Grants (in millions) $3.9
33% Donor Advised Funds
$3.8
$3.9
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2016
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