2014 Annual Report - The Community Foundation

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2014 ANNUAL REPORT

Building a Better Future


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Bridging Resources. Granting Opportunity.


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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.

Mission Statement

Table of Contents Mission Statement 1

Letter from the President 2

Building a Better Future 4

Dorney Legacy Society 8

Handbags That Help 10

Foundation Board & Staff 3

Find Your Fund 62

Power of Endowment 58

Finance & Investment Committee 59

Financial Statements 61

HancockREADS & Hancock Education Fund 56The Family Center 12

New Funds 14

Funds of the Foundation 18

Our Donors 38

Grants Awarded 44

Scholarship Awards 52

Guidelines for Grantseekers 57

Mission Statement

Front row, from left to right: Sadie Hickle (Arcadia High School), Sarina Rouholfada (Findlay High School)Back row, from left to right: Joseph Hammond (Findlay High School), Alyssa Miller (Van Buren High School),

Garrett Maag (Liberty-Benton High School), and Ian Moser (Cory-Rawson High School)

Cover Pictures: 2015 Scholarship Recipients


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Dear Friend,

As we look back on the last year, we can report continued growth of the Findlay-Hancock County

Community Foundation. It is this growth in the size of our Foundation that continues to strengthenour presence in the community as we assist our donors and area nonprofits in serving the needs of theresidents of Hancock County. Yet our strength comes not just from sheer numbers. Our strength comesfrom the people, ideas, and perspectives that work together in countless ways to enrich the quality of lifein Findlay and Hancock County. Our strength comes from a spirit of collaboration and a shared vision ofa stronger future. Our strength comes from a deep devotion to this place.

This Annual Report highlights scholarships and the celebration of our 20th year of awarding them.Through the generosity of individual donors and the many scholarship funds, last year 178 scholarships were awarded to youth across our region to support their continued learning. Think of our community years from now. How will education influence our children’s children? What future do you imagine for ourcommunity? The Commun

ity Foundation is committed to making education attainable and affordable by providing an effective scholarship program and growing endowed funds so that the scholarship awards havea meaningful impact on the students’ financing. It is so easy to partner with the Community Foundationto honor loved ones and their values by setting up a scholarship fund that will last for generations andimpact the lives of so many. Today, our community has the opportunity to shape the future of our regionthrough education.

In these pages, you will notice that we welcomed 18 new funds to the Foundation.You will also get an opportunity to learn about and be inspired by our donors.

As you read the 300+ fund descriptions, you will see just how personaleach of these funds are, and that it is all about the mission of our

donors and what is meaningful to them. We have the privilege and

responsibility to carry out their wishes. Thank you for your trustas a philanthropic partner, and for allowing us the opportunity

to provide you with the resources and up-to-date informationon the needs of the community. If you are not yet a donor,I would encourage you to join our family and help seeksolutions for our community together.

Katherine Kreuchauf, CFREPresident

Year Founded:

1992

Charitable Funds:

341

Total Assets:

$82.8M

Grantmaking:

$2.2M

Grants Awarded:

389

GrantmakingSince Inception:

$32M

FAST FACTSFOR 2014

Grants by Program Area:(less than 2% not included*)

Letter from the President

Letter from the President

9 1 2 3 A27%

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

22%

20%

10%

7%HEALTH

HUMAN

SERVICES

EDUCATION/

SCHOLARSHIPS

ARTS/CULTURE

*1%: Community Development, Housing, Public Safety, Religion 2%: Civic, Leisure


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Michael S. NeedlerChairman

Garry L. PeifferTreasurer

Sherri GarnerBrumbaugh

Secretary

Gwen KuenzliVice Chair

Farewell,

Ralph Russo passed awaythis past year at 63, leavingbehind an immeasurablelegacy.

Ralph retired from theCommunity Foundation boardafter 18 years of service in 2014. He

was instrumental in the development andgrowth of the Community Foundation. Ralph was a foundingmember of the Board of Trustees and served as Chairman from2010-2012.

Our community is a better place thanks to Ralph.

Gene Stevens J. Michael Wilder J. Alec ReinhardtPatricia J. Brown Gary Wilson

Friend!

Board of Trustees & Staff

Board of Trustees & Staff

Karen L. SmithChief Financial Officer

Shelly L. JosephScholarship Manager

Andrea ReinhartAdministrative Assistant

Tracy L. McMathDevelopment & Planned

Giving Officer

Katherine Kreuchauf President

Kimberly J. BashSenior Program Officer

Julie L. BrownProgram Director

Rachel M. GerberDonor Services Officer

Lisa M. Houck Communications Officer

Pat EingleOffice Assistant

Foundation Board & Staff


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Why is Higher Education Important?It’s no secret that higher education is the ticket to a better life. For the students:individuals who attain degrees -- two-year, four-year or postgraduate -- earnmore and live longer. For the community: the impact is equally important.College helps families pull out of poverty, and the effects of education are feltacross our communities and through generations. The median income of afamily including a four-year college graduate is more than twice that of a family

with a high school graduate. A properly educated workforce is a significantcontributor to a strong economy; and current college graduation rates are notkeeping up with the demand for qualified workers. By 2020, 65% of all American jobs and 80% of jobs in the fastest growing sectors will require at least some postsecondary education. Yet, in 2010 only 41% of Americans aged 18-24 areenrolled in college, and nearly half of these students will fail to graduate withinsix years.

Why are Scholarships Important?One of the greatest barriers to college enrollment and completion for students is

cost. College tuition rates continue to rise and at rates far greater than inflation,making college less and less affordable. In the five year period between the 2007-08 and 2012-13 academic years, the average cost of tuition and fees increasedby 27% at public four-year colleges; 13% at private, nonprofit four-year colleges;and 24% at public, two-year colleges. Scholarships help alleviate the financialburden of college, so that students can focus more on their studies thanoutside employment and graduate with fewer loans. As more students enrollin college, the need for scholarships is even greater. Only about 11% of studentsenrolled in college receive scholarships. Private and employer grants (includingscholarships) make up only 4% of all undergraduate student aid, while federalstudent loans make up nearly 40%. Sixty percent of students graduating witha four-year degree in 2012-2013 had student loan debt averaging $27,300 per

borrower. The nation’s student loan debt now exceeds $1 trillion dollars, which

is more than the nation’s credit card debt.

Our Commitment The Community Foundation is committed to making education attainable and

affordable for our students, even as public funding continues to disappear. Weare committed to measuring the effectiveness of our scholarship program ona regular basis, so that the program is most impactful for both our donors andstudents. To strengthen our program, we’re looking at the obstacles currentstudents face. There is a growing divide between the wealthiest and pooreststudents who earn a bachelor’s degree by age 24, with the gap doubling. Fifty-eight percent of Community Foundation scholarships are need-based, encouraginglower-income families to apply. Many scholarships support the student duringhis or her freshman year only, leaving the student without funding for future years. We encourage donors to consider offering renewal scholarships so thatthe student is supported throughout the student’s college career. Lastly, we are

committed to growing the size of endowed funds so that the scholarship awardshave a meaningful impact on the students’ financing. Endowed funds areinvested and new gifts sought, meaning scholarships will continue to supportHancock County students year after year, generation after generation.

Building a Better Future Through the generosity of individual donors and the many funds that make upthe Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, last year 178 scholarships were awarded. Today, our community has the opportunity to build a betterfuture for our region through education. Your support will make the dream of ahigher education a reality for our bright young people. We hope you will join us.

More than 20 years ago the first scholarship was established at the Community Foundation. Today, we celebrate how far we have come and identify goals for growingand improving our scholarship program in the future.


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2014 Community FoundationS C H O L A R S H I P SWho are the scholarship recipients?

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Where are the scholarshiprecipients headed?

63% of our scholarshiprecipients are female.

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37% of our scholarshiprecipients are male.

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63% of our scholarship recipients are HSseniors and 37% are college students.

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From where did the scholarshiprecipients graduate?From where did the scholarshiprecipients graduate?



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In 2006, Ruth Ball established the Albert J.Ball Scholarship in memory of her husband.This scholarship is for a Hancock Countygraduating senior who will pursue a businessdegree. Albert was the Owner-Operator ofMcDonald’s restaurants in Findlay, Kenton,Fostoria, Ottawa and North Baltimore, Ohioand later the President of Ball Management

Company. Albert and Ruth’s children havemade it a tradition to make donations to thisfund during Christmas in lieu of gifts.

Since 2007, eight scholarships have beenawarded to Hancock County graduatestotaling $9,750.

In 1994, Linda, Emil, and Brent Zieglerestablished the first scholarship at theCommunity Foundation, the Linda B. ZieglerScholarship, to support a Findlay HighSchool graduating senior. This scholarshipfund is in memory of Linda, who passedaway in December of 1994 from cancer.

Since 1995, 20 scholarships have beenawarded to Findlay High School graduatestotaling $22,000.

At its 50-year class reunion in 2006, theClass of 1956 established the Findlay HighSchool Class of 1956 Scholarship to supporta Findlay High School graduate who wishesto pursue a degree in education. Members ofthe class hope that students who receive thescholarship will become great educators likethose who inspired them more than 50 years

ago.

Since 2007, 12 scholarships have beenawarded to Findlay High School graduatestotaling $11,500.

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“My parents obviously did the best theycould. The reality is there’s only so muchmoney that you can make and that you cangive. It really meant a lot to me to receivethese scholarships and to have people whocared enough about my future even thoughthey didn’t know me. Because someone gaveto me, I’m now able to give my time andtalents back to the community.”

Brandon Kelly is a 2002 graduate of FindlayHigh School. He received the Joseph R. andWestelle L. Brown Scholarship, graduatedfrom Bowling Green State University in 2006and Winebrenner Theological Seminary in2009 with a Masters of Divinity. Brandonlives in Findlay with his wife, Ellen, andtheir two sons. He serves as Pastor for GoodShepherd United Methodist Church andvolunteers extensively in the community.

“The scholarships I received have beenincredibly impactful! When I was choosing acollege, I fell in love with Indiana University,but the main sticking point that kept mefrom making the decision was the high costof out-of-state tuition. My time at IU hasbeen worth every penny, and these gifts havesupported my college career and eased myfamily’s financial burden. The scholarships

have helped provide me the opportunities ofattending a nationally-recognized businessschool and the benefits of going to a schoolthat I absolutely love.”

Shelby Fletcher is a 2012 graduate of FindlayHigh School. She will be a senior at IndianaUniversity in the fall and will be interning atBerry Plastics Corporation in Evansville, INthis summer. Shelby received the renewableChristopher Jon Younger Scholarship andLinda B. Ziegler Scholarship.

“Receiving this scholarship and beingrecognized for my accomplishmentsdemonstrated to me that someone believedin my education. I am grateful to these donorsand appreciate their financial support thatmade my educational endeavors a reality.With the high cost of tuition, it is reassuringthat other people are able to help supportstudents in their education. The scholarship

was incredibly special to me as I knew Brent,Linda Ziegler’s son, growing up and we evenattended college together.”

Julie Hartzell is a 1995 graduate of FindlayHigh School. She received the Linda B.Ziegler Scholarship, graduated fromWittenberg University in 1999 and The OhioState University Moritz College of Law in2002. Julie currently lives in Columbus withher husband, Andy, and their two daughters.She is the Applications Group Manager forOhio Legislative Information Systems.

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When L. Dale Dorney first visited the offices of the Cleveland Foundation in the early1970’s, he arrived unannounced in his usual business attire. During his conversation with foundation staff, Mr. Dorney made quite an impression with his sophisticatedknowledge of the worlds of finance and law, and his creative vision of public giving.They had no way of knowing that day whether he had five hundred or five thousanddollars to give. But his keen understanding and passion for the enduring spirit of philanthropy were easily recognized. Most people who encountered L. Dale Dorney during his lifetime were unaware ofthe unique life and industrious nature that lay behind his quaint, unpretentiousexterior. A private man, he lived the majority of his 90 years in his native Findlay,

Ohio. Although he made his mark as an astute businessman and wise investor,he always downplayed his material wealth. In fact, few people knew the extent to which he had pursued his life long quest for building substantial personal assetsand establishing a trust that would serve the people of his community for manygenerations to come.

In 1976, he left the Cleveland Foundation a $2.2 million dollar bequest dedicatedto improving the quality of life in Findlay and Hancock County. He hoped that thisgift might one day form the nucleus of a community foundation. His dream cameto fruition in 1992 when the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation wasestablished as a supporting organization of the Cleveland Foundation.

On February 28, 1999, the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundationbecame an independent entity and the Dorney Fund assets designated for HancockCounty were returned to our community. What started as one man’s generous giftto his community, has been further expanded by local residents. Today, the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is one of 64 community foundations inOhio and more than 700 community foundations nationwide.

Since 1976, the Dorney Fund has provided more than $11.3 million dollars to supportthe work of the Community Foundation and other local nonprofit agencies. Andthrough the power of endowment, where gifts are invested and grants are awardedthat address community needs, Mr. Dorney’s gift will keep giving, and growing,

forever. That’s the power of a charitable fund with the Community Foundation. Yourgood work far outlasts your lifetime.

Dorney Legacy Society

Members of the Dorney Legacy Society have notif ied us of their intent to leavea planned gift or bequest to the Community Foundation, demonstratingtheir commitment to the future of Findlay and Hancock County. Individuals

who have already shown their commitment by endowing permanent fundsduring their lifetimes are also members of the Dorney Legacy Society. As amember of the Dorney Legacy Society, you’ll be invited to:

NAME YOUR CHARITABLE FUND. As you plan your legacy, the fund canbear your name or you can honor a family member or loved one. You may, ofcourse, choose anonymity instead.

SHARE YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY. We would like to preserve your storyand photographs for future generations who will receive grants from yournamed fund.

ATTEND SPECIAL EVENTS. Let us introduce you to other generous people who have also provided for the future of Findlay and Hancock County in theirestate plans.

BE NAMED IN FOUNDATION PUBLICATIONS. We would like to giveothers the opportunity to follow your example of community stewardshipand leadership. We also respect the wishes of those who prefer to give

anonymously.

LEARN OF CHANGES IN OHIO PROBATE OR FEDERAL TAX LAW.Working with your professional advisor, we want to make sure your estate

plan continues to accomplish your personal, financial , and charitableobjectives.

By following in L. Dale Dorney’s footsteps, you will help to ensure thatour community continues to thrive far into the future. The CommunityFoundation provides confidential philanthropic services to prospectivedonors, without pressure or obligation. Our staff will work with you and your

professional advisor to provide information about the many options available,

designing a plan that works best for you and your personal situation.

“Our earthly possessions are, after all, but life holdings and the grace with which we partwith them at the end of life’s journey shows the heart in its least disguised form.”

- L. Dale Dorney

Becoming a Legacy Member


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Dorney Legacy Society Members Members of the Dorney Legacy Society have notified us of their intent to leave a planned gift or bequest to the Community Foundation. Individuals who have alreadyshown their commitment by endowing permanent funds during their lifetimes are also members of the Dorney Legacy Society. The Community Foundation recently

revised the Dorney Legacy Society list. If you have questions or feel you should be included on this list, please contact Andrea Reinhart at 419-425-1100.

Prakash and Shubha Acharya

Herb* and Cindy* Aldrich Family

Fredrick C.* and Ruth* G. Aldrich

W.S. (Sherman)* and Wanda* Alge

Family

Craig and Mary Lou Anderson

Gertrude O. Anderson*

Marion Arbogast*

Roy and Marcia Armes

Randy Baker

Albert J.* and Ruth Ball

John C.* and Jane C.* Barbieri

Shirley and Richard P. Barchent Jr.

Daniel R. Bennett*

W. Ray Bennett

Robert and Daphnae Bishop

Richard N.* and Mildred B. BishopFamily

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*

Frank and Mary Jane Cosiano

George E. Countryman*Vance Kramer II

Floyd J.* and Alice K.* Curran

James* and Marie* Dally

Richard (Dick) E. Daugherty*

Judge Allan Davis

Joseph W.* and Claire Davis

Sue Jones Decker

Barbara Deerhake

Richard Deerhake

Thomas B. and Kathleen Donnell

L. Dale Dorney*

Allen* and Ruth* Dudley

Mary Ann Emerine*

W.S. Sherman* and Wanda* Alge

William P.* and Pauline* Deisel

Mary E. Fell

G. Richard* and Beverly Fisher

Michael and Midge Foster

M. Margaret 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

Frank and Annett Hollington

Guglielmi

Evelyn J. Burkey HamiltonDavid S. and Suzi Healy

Jim Heck

Jane Heck

W. Kenneth* and R. Ruth* Helvie

Larry and Leslie Hoadley

J. William and Susa n Hollington

John* and Mary* Masters

Hollington

Earl* and Laverne* Irons Family

Michael and Ann Johnson

Keith L. and Sheila K. Jolliff

Warren* and Peg Kirk Bell

Vickie KobeszkaGeorge* and Helen* Koepke

H. Brad and Linda Koller

Gary and Katherine Kreuchauf

David and Gwen Kuenzli

Marjorie Kuhlman*

David and Amy Lai

William H.* and Martha E.* Lape

Midge Lause

Gertrude A. Lee*

Dave* and Marjorie* Lodge

Ed* and Donna Lodico Family

Philip and Deb Luginbuhl

Larry and Sondra Lunn Family

John M.* and Patricia M. Luther

Gordon* and Marilyn* Macklin

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

Ralph Russo* and Nancy Moody-

Russo

Patricia (Conway) Moore

Thomas E. Moore*Dana and Kathy Morgan

James A. Moul

Barbara and Richard* Muzy

Richard C. and Mary Ellen Myers

Rhoda Myers

Michael Needler Family

G. Norman and Jane* Nicholson

John Noble

Tom* and Esther* Orndorff

Hon. Michael G. and Pat Oxley

Jim and Mahrokh (Esfandia ry)

Palte

Thomas Parke and Cindy* ShoupeParke

Garry and Kathleen Peiffer

Andy and Mary Ellen Peters

Sterling* and Meredith* Pfeiffer

Family

G. (Bud)* and Valerie* Poole

Darrell and Alberta Prichard

Family

Bert and Marlene Rayl

Ed and Judy Reading

Ralph and Jo Ann Reeds

J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt

E.D. (Bud)* and Jean* Retter

Wilhelmina Maxine Wagner*

James and Patricia Wall

Stephen and Irene* Ware

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 YoungerStephen Dana Younger

Emil and Joyce Ziegler

L.H. “Punk”* and Martha* Mains

Anonymous (23)

*Deceased

John and Margaret Rieker

Jim* and Mary Jane* Roberts

Jim and Julie Robertson

Kyle* and Laura Rogers

Marv and Judy Rower

Ralph E. Sackett Jr.

John H. Schaefer*

Jon A. Schlueter*

Madeleine T. Schneider*

Elaine H. Schoonmaker Family

David and Elizabeth Seman

Duane and Sherry Shock

Thomas Richard* and Wendene

Wilson Shoupe

Jeff and Elsa Shrader

Donald V. and Mary (Pat)* Sink

Tami Sink Bill* and Sandy Slack

R. Eugene* and Margaret Slough

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

Mark Smith and Phyllis Stover-

Smith John and Vicky Stozich

John* and Nancy* Stozich

The Family of Olga L.* Swanson

Lawrence and Nancy Thomas

Tell* and Opal* Thompson

Raymond J.* and Jane J.* Tille

Golden M. Tong*

Ralph Trimble*

Mary Jo Urshalitz*

Anna Van Gorder*

Karen B. Wachs

Patrick* and Barbara Wagner

Family

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Handbags That Help (HTH) is a women’sgiving circle founded in 2007 by a

group of women committed todramatically improving lives

throughout the Greater Hancock

County community. Using its pooled membership dollars,HTH collectively funds grants tocharitable projects and programs.

A unique feature of this groupis members are not asked to do

any fundraising. The only thingrequired of a member is a $500

annual contribution which gives hera single vote as to how the pooled funds

will be awarded. Group memberships of2-5 women are also available.

HTH is focused on:• Cultivating women as philanthropic leaders;• Creating a new and substantial pool of money donated by women;• Identifying appropriate and timely opportunities and projects;• Allocating funds based on majority preference;• Accomplishing change;• Celebrating impact; and• Attaining recognition as a “difference maker,” as well as a valued and

significant resource.

The Community Foundation serves as the sponsoring organization for HTH.Any woman who is interested in joining HTH should contact the CommunityFoundation office or visit the website at ww w.commun ity-fou ndatio n.com .

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2014 - 2015 Handbags ThatHelp Grant

In only eight years, Handbags that Help has granted$336,100 to support 18 local nonprofit organizations.

LITERACY COALITION OF HANCOCK COUNTYThe Literacy Coalition of Hancock County received a grant of $38,000 for the

enrollment of 1,000 preschoolers in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library

(DPIL) program. Funding is also being provided for the training of volunteers

and Help Me Grow service coordinators. These “Parent Partners,” using the

books provided by the DPIL, will offer families literacy activities reinforcing

the emergent language ski lls necessary for children to enter kindergarten ready

to learn. In addition, Family Literacy Nights will be offered at easily accessible

neighborhood locations. Parents and children will participate in fun-filled

evenings of reading related activities with the volunteers. In these sessions, best

practice reading strategies will be modeled by area educators, information on

the developmental stages of learning will be shared, and parents will have the

opportunity to ask questions about school readiness. The anticipated outcome

is that children will be ready to learn on their first day of school.

TOTAL 2014-2015 HANDBAGS THAT HELP GRANT = $38,000

2014-2015 HANDBAGS THAT HELP

GUIDING CIRCLE

Judge Kristen Johnson, ChairAngela Crist, Vice Chair

Donna Ridenour, Treasurer

Suzi Healy, Secretary

Carol Inkrott, Member-at-Large

Pam Lather, Grants Sub-Circle Chair

Judy Pusateri, Communications Sub-Circle Chair

Dena Best, Program Sub-Circle Chair

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Handbags That Help Members

Kay Kose

Kathy Kreuchauf

Anita Kromer

Gwen Kuenzli

Alanna Langlois

Sharon Larmore

Pam Lather

Sue Lehman

Ann Malarkey

Carol Mallett

Teresa Matre

Tracy McMath

Carol Metzger

Judy Miller

Cheryl Miller Julia Miller

Linda Miller

Ann Moore

Kathy Morgan

Amber Moser

Irene Mosholder

Bethany Needler

Dionne Neubauer

Becky Noack

Lee Osmun

Dawn Palmer

Sarah Palmer

Kathy Peiffer

GinnyLee Pilstl

Judy Pusateri

Sandy Reinhardt

Andrea Reinhart

Donna Ridenour

Robin Ridge

Michele Ritchie

Marty Rothey

Heidi Rupp

Donna Ruse

Suzy Sackmann

Jaclyn Schalk Mary Jo Schaller

Elsa Shrader

Karen Smith

Linda H. Spahr

Laurie A. Spahr

Adrea Spoon

Susie Spragg

Dee Dee Spraw

Tammy Stahl

Kim Stumpp

Dawn Swain

Marie Swaisgood

Jennifer Swartzlander

Carrie Templin

Joyce Tettau

Ann Thieman

Shirlee Jo Thomas

Sandra Vaughn

Elizabeth Waddell

Alex Wagner

Sheree Wagner

Nikki Wagner Matheny

Lisa Walker

Karen Wentz

Nancy WilderSusan Williams

Judy Withrow

Patricia J. Wittwer

Peggy Wood

Mamie Yeagle

Mariann Younger

Patty Zickert

Sharon Aller

Debra Ammons

Julie Anderson

Kelly Atkins

Susan Baker

Lisa Ball

Ruth Ball

Amy Ballinger

Connie Barron-Smith

Kimberly Bash

Deb Benson

Dena Best

Sara J. Bova

Carolyn Braddock

Angela Briggs Julie Brown

Kathy Brubaker

Leah Buchanan

Cheryl Buckland

Janelle W. Busdeker

Lynn Child

Nichole Clement

Anni Collette

Lois Crane

Rindy Crates

Angela Crist

Carol Dale-Joseph

Jane Davis

Linda DeArment

Barbara Deerhake

Tasha Dimling

Jana Doone

Barb Dysinger

Myra Egbert

Kelly Erdeljac

Virginia Erner

Leigh Esper

Katherine Fell

Julie Finlay

Beverly FisherBeth Flowers

Janet Frech

Sherri Garner Brumbaugh

Peggy Grandbois

GiGi Griffith

Gena Grismore

Linda Gruenemeyer

Mary Halvorsen

Mary Beth Hammond

Carol A. Hauzie

Alexis Healy

Suzi Healy

Kathy Heintschel

Jane Heminger

Shirley Hewitt

Kay Hill

Betty Hipp

Jackie Hitchings

Jenelle Hohman

Terri Hooper

Leah Horne

Lisa Houck

Nancy Hutchinson

Joanne Ingold

Carol InkrottCarol Jastal

Darla Johannsen

Kristen Johnson

Shelly Joseph

Susan Jost

Ann Karhoff

Chris Keller

Diana Kirk

Kerry Kirk

Kolleen Kirk Rill

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Benefits of The Family Center

THE HANCOCK PROPERTIES FOUNDATION

Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, Chair

Gary Wilson, Vice Chair

Beverly A. Fisher

David S. Healy

James A. Heck

Katherine Kreuchauf

David P. Kuenzli

STABILITYMany nonprofits are relegated to whatever space is available, not what space will best further their mission. This may mean operating in low quality,overcrowded, outdated facilities that may be inaccessible to clients who havelimited transportation or physical mobility. The Family Center is handicapaccessible, offers a convenient and low-cost meeting space, and provides tenantagencies with a positive and eff icient work environment.

AFFORDABILITYIncreasingly high rent costs make it difficult for nonprofits to maintainadequate facilities to house their staff and provide their services. The Family

Center offers affordable opportunities for local nonprofit agencies.

LOCATION AND VISIBILITYNonprofits are not always located in places that are easily accessible for clientele.In Findlay, agencies were scattered from one end of town to the other. Peopleneeding services often didn’t know where to go for help — or needed help frommore than one agency. The Family Center building is well-located, making iteasier for people to find the help they need and receive coordinated ser vices.

NONPROFIT COLLABORATIONBy enhancing program delivery space, an amazing synergy has been created.Prior to creation of The Family Center, many of the tenants were unfamiliar with serv ices offered by other agencies. Now, they are able to work together as

partner agencies to best assist local people in need.

The Family Center, established by the CommunityFoundation in 2006, is a multi-tenant nonprofitcenter located at 1800 North Blanchard Streetin Findlay. Multi-tenant nonprofit centersare buildings that house multiple nonprofit

organizations and provide safe, efficient, quality,mission-enhancing workspace.

The Family Center is one of only a few hundredsimilar facilities nationwide and is recognizedfor its unique concept and ability to improve thedelivery of social services to our community.

The Family Center is owned, managed, andmaintained by the Hancock Properties Foundation,a supporting organization of the CommunityFoundation.

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Family CenterAgencies

Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio

Associated CharitiesCancer Patient Services

Caughman Health Center

C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall

Christian Clearing House

Community Action Commission

Dental Center of Northwest Ohio

Findlay Hope House for the Homeless

Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority

Legal Aid of Western Ohio

W.I.C. (Women, Infant, and Children)

• To serve those in need with dignity.

• To create a synergy among agencies

in providing services that will change

lives.

• To improve the infrastructure of

nonprofit agencies.

• To increase community awareness

that there are low-income families

in Hancock County who need help

becoming financially stable.

Family Center Goals

Kevin Richardson, Building Manager

Jeff Schimmoeller, Assistant Building Manager C.H.O.P.I.N. HALL Volunteer

W.I.C. Client

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2014 New Funds

The following funds were established at the Community Foundation in 2014. Their philanthropic purposes are as diverse as the people and organizations they honor,

but all share the common goal of supporting our community.

COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIPCooper Tire & Rubber Company celebrated 100 years in the tire business in 2014.To mark this major milestone and create an enduring legacy, Cooper establishedthe Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Centennial Scholarship.

The purpose of this scholarship is to advanceeducation by providing financial assistanceto graduating high school seniors who are

children of current Cooper Tire & Rubber Company employees in the U.S. and who are attending a U.S. technical school or university.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is the parent company of a global family ofcompanies that specialize in the design, manufacture, marketing, and salesof passenger car and light truck tires. Cooper has joint ventures, affiliates andsubsidiaries that also specialize in medium truck, motorcycle and racing tires.Cooper’s headquarters is in Findlay, with manufacturing, sales, distribution,technical and design facilities within its family of companies located in 11countries around the world.

MATTHEW R. COPUS MEMORIAL SOCCER SCHOLARSHIPMatthew R. Copus was active in soccer from the age of five, had dreams of

playing for the Columbus Crew, and wanted to coachone day. His life was taken too soon but a scholarship was established in his memory to encourage othersto follow their dreams. The Matthew R. CopusMemorial Soccer Scholarship will benefit a VanBuren High School graduate who has participatedand lettered in varsity soccer.

Matthew Copus was born on May 13, 1982 andattended Van Buren Local School. Copus was involvedin Hancock County Soccer, Findlay Storm traveling team,Van Buren Varsity Soccer, and the Toledo Celtics Premier team.

WILLIAM D. FRACK DONOR-ADVISED FUNDWilliam D. Frack was a lifelong resident of Findlay and Hancock County, as wellas a lifelong fan of Bowling Green State University FalconsMen’s Basketball. Mr. Frack told stories that as a childhe traveled with his father to BGSU to cheer on hisbeloved Falcons Men’s Basketball Teams. In 2011,as a result of his “leadership gift” to the school,the floor at BGSU Stroh Center was named in hishonor.

During his life, Mr. Frack established two charitableremainder trusts with the Community Foundationthat resulted in this fund being created at his death.In addition, the Foundation is the residual beneficiary of his trust and estate.Combined, these three gifts will comprise the largest fund ever held by theCommunity Foundation. Seventy-five percent of the annual distributions fromthis fund will benefit the Bowling Green State University Men’s BasketballProgram. Twenty percent of the annual distribution will be used to establish theWilliam D. Frack Field of Interest Fund, to assist individuals who are homelessor victims of domestic violence in Hancock County. The remaining five percent will be used as community needs dictate.

FUND FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIESThis fund, established by Hancock County Council for Retarded Children andAdults, supports developmentally disabled persons in Hancock County.

GIRL SCOUTS OF HANCOCK COUNTY FUNDOlga L. Swanson was born 100 years ago in August 1914 in BridgeportConnecticut, just two years after the first Girl Scout Troop was organized. Inhonor and in memory of Mrs. Swanson, her family has established the GirlScouts of Hancock County Fund. As a member of the 27th Girl Scout Troopin the United States, Mrs. Swanson was a long time believer in the Girl Scoutmission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world


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a better place. By the age of 22, she was able to positively influence the youngerscouts as a leader in her troop.

At the age of 26, Mrs. Swanson was married andlater had three children, including two sons and a

daughter. She passed her passion for Girl Scoutsdown through several generations of her ownfamily, to her daughter, granddaughter, and evengreat-granddaughters, who were all involved inGirl Scouts.

Mrs. Swanson’s family established this fund for GirlScouts of Hancock County to support an organization

that played a fundamental role in her life and that will encourage young womento develop lifelong self-confidence and leadership skills.

GLIDING STARS OF FINDLAY FUNDBrad and Linda Koller established this fund to support Gliding Stars and its programs to provide adaptive ice skating opportunities for children and adults who have disabilities.

Gliding Stars provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to increasetheir personal potential through a regular program of ice skating instructionand practice, culminating in the demonstration of thoseskills publicly in a choreographed performance. This

program serves as a source of motivation, teamwork,increased self-esteem and the “magic” that resultsfrom transcending one’s barriers to accomplishone’s dreams.

Brad Koller was born on January 17, 1956 andLinda Koller on February 9, 1956, both in Lorain,Ohio. Brad and Linda graduated from Lorain HighSchool and attended Bowling Green State University.Brad received an accounting degree and Linda a teaching degree. Brad workedfor Marathon Petroleum Company for 35 years before retiring in 2013. Together,

they raised two daughters, Jen and Becky. Brad serves as board president of theFindlay Chapter of Gliding Stars and is on the board for the National Chapter.

GRACE SPEAKS FUNDThe Grace Speaks Board of Directors established the Grace Speaks Fund to

support its programs to help children find theirvoices by providing affordable speech therapyin the Hancock County area.

Grace Speaks is a nonprofit organization thatis raising funds to help families pay for speech

therapy in the Hancock County area and to bring awareness to the people andorganizations that have helped Todd and Nicole Leslie on their personal journey,

in hopes that they can help someone else.

GREENWAY CONSERVANCY OF HANCOCK COUNTY FUNDBert and Marlene Rayl created this fund to honor their family and to benefit thiscommunity which has given them so much. With this fund,they hope to support Findlay, rural Hancock County,the University of Findlay, community and socialservices, early childcare, education, agriculture,history, military veterans and environmentalconservation education.

Bert Rayl was born in Akron, Ohio in 1933 and

graduated from Greensburg High School andFindlay College. Bert taught middle school in theFindlay City Schools for 34 years. Marlene was born inCarey, Ohio in 1935 and graduated from Carey High School and Findlay College.Marlene has taught piano lessons since she was 17 years old and is an enrolledagent by the Internal Revenue Service. She is an active volunteer accompanist,National Certified Teacher of Music and is in the Piano Guild’s Hall of Fame.

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GRIESER FUNDSKaren Grieser established two agency funds to support local nonprofits that areimportant to her, while honoring those near to her heart.

Karen established the Daisy Fae Grieser Legacy Fund for the Humane Societyto support the medical needs of animals at the Humane

Society & SPCA of Hancock County. This fund wasestablished in memory of Daisy Fae, her belovedCocker Spaniel. Karen also established the Karenand Eric Grieser Fund for Hope House, to supportthe Bridges Out of Poverty Program whichcombats poverty by educating the community

and families in poverty. This fund was establishedin memory of her brother, Eric Grieser.

Karen Grieser was born in 1941 in Bluffton, Ohio. She wasa graduate of Arlington High School and Owens Community College. Karenretired from nursing at Blanchard Valley Hospital after more than 45 years.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF FINDLAY/HANCOCK COUNTY FUNDThe Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Findlay and Hancock Countyhave established this fund to support its missionof bringing people together to build homes,communities, and hope.

Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty

housing and homelessness from the face ofthe earth by constructing simple, adequate and affordable housing for lowerincome persons. To accomplish these goals, Habitat for Humanity brings peopletogether from all backgrounds and affiliations to build and repair housestogether in partnership with families who could use a hand up.

HANCOCK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIPThe Hancock Federal Credit Union has a rich history of serving members inHancock County and they are continuing that tradition by establishing thisscholarship to assist Hancock Federal Credit Union members and their children with the cost of education.

Hancock Federal Credit Union was chartered on May 16, 1938 by 13 originalmembers, all of whom were localschool teachers. Initially, it operated

out of the treasurer’s home untilgrowth required the rental of anoffice in 1978. The first company-

owned location was built on Trenton Avenue in 1990, where it does business tothis day. Further growth has allowed it to open a second location and an officeon Croy Drive, until its present Melrose Avenue office opened in 2003.

MARY MARTHA CLASS FUNDThe Mary Martha Class of Christ Lutheran Church in Carey, Ohio is a SundaySchool class that was left a sum of money from a lifelong member, Golden Tong.The Class established this fund with his gift to support the religious, charitable,

scientific, literary, and educational needs of Carey, Ohio, Crawford Township,Ridge Township, and the surrounding community.

NORBERT F. MEYER SCHOLARSHIPFritz and Else Meyer, with the help of family and friends, established a scholarshipin memory of their son, Norbert F. Meyer. The Norbert F. Meyer Scholarship,established in 1993, has been transferred for administrationand award to the Findlay-Hancock County CommunityFoundation for a graduating senior of McComb HighSchool who will pursue a degree in engineering,mathematics, physical sciences, chemistry, physics, or pre-med.

Norbert F. Meyer, the son of Fritz G. and ElseMeyer, was born in Cincinnati on August 8, 1956.He moved with his family to McComb in 1962 wherehe attended McComb Elementary School. He passedaway on December 24, 1967 as a result of a tragic accident.This scholarship was established by his parents along with the McCombDevelopment Corporation and other contributors to honor his memory.

RALPH AND JOANN REEDS FUNDDr. Ralph Reeds was born on June 20, 1931 in Iowa City, Iowa. Ralph was agraduate of Iowa City High School, attended Medical School at the University


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of Iowa, and completed his Residency in Dermatology at the University ofMinnesota and the Mayo Clinic. He joined the Air Force

and has served in private medical practice since 1964.

Ralph was a dermatologist in the Hancock Countycommunity from 1982 to 2007.

JoAnn Thompson was born on May 7, 1944 inPaducah, Kentucky. She has received educationdegrees and certifications from University of

Findlay, University of Toledo, University of Louisvilleand University of Kentucky. She has held numerous

education positions in Louisville and Ft. Mitchell,Kentucky, and in Columbus, Findlay, and Hancock County, Ohio.

JoAnn and Ralph raised a blended family of four sons. They see the strugglesof those with mental illness as significant issues for the community, and relishthe opportunity to assist organizations that provide treatment, outreach, andfamily support.

JERRY SILVEUS AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPThe Legacy Farmers Cooperative established this scholarship in honor of JerrySilveus, who was the general manager of Blanchard Valley Farmers Cooperativefor more than 20 years. This scholarship is for members and employees of LegacyFarmers Cooperative, as well as their children or grandchildren.

Jerry Silveus graduated from Van Buren

High School in 1962 and began work inthe agricultural elevator business. In 1966,he became elevator manager for NorthBaltimore Grain Association. Over many years, Jerry worked for Ohio Farmers retailoutlets: Landmark, Countrymark, AdaFarmers Exchange, and Blanchard Valley Farmers Cooperative. In his sparetime, Jerry enjoys spending time with family and drag racing, a sport at whichhe excels, even in retirement. He is married to Sally and together they have twogrown children and four grandchildren.

Established March 1, 2014 through a merger between Blanchard Valley

Farmers Cooperative and Deshler Farmers Elevator Company, Legacy FarmersCooperative is locally owned and operates in Findlay, Ohio and Hancock, Henry,Putnam, Seneca, and Wood Counties. It has 19 locations including five for

agronomy, one lawn and pet, two petroleum cardtrol locations, a liquid fuel andlubricant delivery, and 11 grain facilities.

GENE AND PEGGY SLOUGH FUNDHaving lived in Findlay and Hancock County almost all of their lives, PeggySlough made this gift to honor the memory of her husband Gene and to leave alegacy to the community that both of them held dear. TheGene and Peggy Slough Fund is a Fund for the CommonGood that will allow the Community Foundation toassess community needs and respond by awardinggrants to nonprofit organizations doing the

community’s most critical work.

Gene Slough was born in Findlay, Ohio in 1925,graduating from Findlay High School and later fromthe Ohio State University. Gene worked for MarathonOil Co. for 35 years. Margaret (Peggy) Blackford was alsoborn in Findlay, Ohio in 1930. Peggy graduated from Findlay High School andlater from the University of Michigan. Peggy is grateful for her marriage toGene and the privilege of helping to raise his three children: Jim, Tom, and Jenny.Together they enjoyed traveling, snow skiing, OSU football, tennis, reading andchurch work; but especially, they cherished family.

GOLDEN M. TONG SCHOLARSHIPA long time farmer in Carey, Ohio, Golden M. Tong started a scholarship throughthe Mary Martha Class of Carey that will have a lasting impact on the Careycommunity. The Golden M. Tong Scholarship will benefit a graduating seniorof Carey High School with preference given to students pursuing a career inagriculture or a related field.

Golden Tong was born on August 4, 1896 in Wyandot County. He married DorisFern Augustine on October 20, 1944 and she preceded him in death in 1961.Golden passed away in 1990.

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Advanced Drainage Systems FundEstablished 2011Advanced Drainage Systems established this fund tosupport unrestricted grantmaking for the benefit ofHancock County and its residents.

Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 2Established 1995In addition to the designated funds Gertrude establishedfor First Presbyterian Church and Hope House, thisunrestricted fund supports our community’s changingneeds.

Bank One FundEstablished 1993Bank One established this fund as part of its strong traditionof community giving. This is a tradition which goes back toits predecessor companies, Diamond Savings & Loan andHancock Savings & Loan.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Barchent J r. FundEstablished 1995Strong supporters of scouting, the Hancock County Fair,and other local organizations, Dick and Shirley establishedthis unrestricted fund to give back to their community.

B. Ann Brossia FundEstablished 2011This fund was established in memory of B. Ann Brossiaby the Community Foundation, her husband, Steve, andchildren, Libby and Stephen. Ann joined the CommunityFoundation in March 2010 as the Development Officer. Th isfund supports unrestricted grantmaking for the benefit ofHancock County and its residents.

James F. and Mary Alys Brucklacher CharitableRemainder Annuity TrustEstablished 1995The Brucklachers established this trust to share their goodfortune with their home community and with the charitable

organizations they have long supported.

Florence G. Collins FundEstablished 1995A testamentary gift from the Florence G. Collins estateestablished this fund. Florence was a member of FirstChristian Church and was instrumental in bringing GirlScouts to Findlay.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company FundEstablished 1993Cooper Tire has a long tradition of being a responsiblecorporate citizen in our community. Many current andformer Cooper employees are involved with the CommunityFoundation as board members, committee members, anddonors.

George Countryman FundEstablished 2003A 45-year Marathon Oil Company employee, George leftthis generous gift to our community as part of his estate.

Richard and Barbara Deerhake FundEstablished 1993Dick, a retired orthopaedic surgeon, and Barbara, the firstlocal program officer of the L. Dale Dorney Fund and first

president of the Community Foundation, have supportedthe community in many leadership p ositions. Volunteerismand philanthropy have long been Deerhake family priorities.

Funds of the Foundation

The Community Foundation is honored to carry out the charitable interests of our donors. We are deeply grateful to the hundreds of individuals who have establishedmore than 340 funds and to the thousands of individuals who have contributed to them. Together, we are making a difference in our community.

The following is a current list of the funds that our donors have established at the Community Foundation.* Many are endowments - permanent capital that willsupport local nonprofit organizations and their good works forever. You will notice that some funds are very f lexible and can be used to address the ever-changingneeds of our community, while other funds are very specific in their purpose. All of these funds share one thing in common: they were established by people who want to support their community.

* Donors who wish for their funds to remain anonymous are not listed in the “Funds of the Foundation” section. Indicates Seed Funds. See page 37 for more information.

FUNDS FOR THE COMMON GOOD

Meeting ever-changing community needs.

Unrestricted gifts allow our program staff and

board of trustees to do what they do best: assesscommunity needs and respond by awarding

grants to the nonprofit organizations that

undertake our community’s most criticalwork. Unrestricted funds help the Community

Foundation support long-term solutions; respondquickly to emergencies; and meet changing social,

cultural, educational, or environmental needs in

our local community.

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L. Dale Dorney FundEstablished 1976; Revised 1999L. Dale Dorney is our community’s father of philanthropy.Through his will in 1976, he established the Dorney Fund,a trust of the Cleveland Foundation. In 1992, the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation was establishedto complement and work cooperatively with the DorneyFund. In 1999, when the Community Foundation becameindependent from the Cleveland Foundation, the DorneyFund assets designated for Hancock County were returnedto our community.

Mary Ann Emerine Fund

Established 2005Mary Ann Speiser Emerine established this fund with a giftfrom her charitable remainder trust to support charitableorganizations in Hancock County.

Fifth Third Bank FundEstablished 1994Fifth Third Bank established this fund in the philanthropictradition of Findlay’s founding fathers, to be a goodcorporate citizen in order to create a strong community.

Findlay Industries, Inc. FundEstablished 1993This fund was established by the founder of Findlay

Industries, Philip D. Gardner, to support our community.

G. Richard and Beverly Fisher FundEstablished 1995Beverly Fisher established this fund as a means of “puttingher roots down” in the community that became her homeafter many years of traveling for Dick’s job with Marathon.She also established a scholarship fund in Dick’s honor atthe Community Foundation.

Philip D. Gardner FundEstablished 1993Mr. Gardner, founder of Findlay Industries, Inc. and local

philanthropist, established th is fund to support the star t-up of the Community Foundation. He also served on thesteering committee that established the CommunityFoundation.

Ivan and Dorothy Gorr FundEstablished 1993Ivan, former Chairman and CEO of Cooper Tire &Rubber Company, and Dorothy, an active communitymember and mother to their five children, establishedthis fund to support their community. Ivan served on thesteering committee that helped establish the CommunityFoundation and on the Community Foundation’s Finance

& Investment Committee.

Evelyn Hamilton FundEstablished 2008Evelyn Hamilton established this fund, through a charitablegift annuity, to support her community.

Hancor, Inc. FundEstablished 1993Hancor, (now Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.) founded in1887 in Findlay, is committed to supporting communitiesin which it operates in order to provide services for itsvalued workforce.

Intersil Corporation FundEstablished 2002Intersil Corporation established this fund to support ourcommunity.

George H. and Helen K. Koepke FundEstablished 1996George and Helen moved to Findlay in 1985 at the invit ationof their daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and David Healy,and Sandra and Lloyd Bunting. As dedicated supporters ofour community, they admired the charitable objectives ofthe Community Foundation.

Marjorie Kuhlman FundEstablished 2002A member of East Foulke Avenue Church of God where she

was a Sunday school teacher a nd pianist , Marjorie left thisunrestricted gift as part of her estate.

Gertrude A. Lee FundEstablished 2007In her last will and testament, Gertrude Lee left anunrestricted gift to the Community Foundation. Gertrude’sinterests included supporting health care and women’sissues.

Howard and Carolyn Marvin FundEstablished 2000Longtime members of First Presbyterian Church, Howardand Carolyn left this estate gift to their community. Howard

was a 4 0-year Marat hon Oil employee a nd a deacon, elder,trustee, and financial secretary for the church.

Norman and Jane Nicholson FundEstablished 1993The Nicholson family moved to Findlay in 1960 where Norm

worked for Marathon Oi l unt il his ret irement in 1986. He was co-chairman of the steering committee that establishedthe Community Foundation and served on the Board ofTrustees from 1996-2009. Jane volunteered at the hospital

for 25 years and was instrumental in starting programs thatenabled elderly residents to stay in their homes.

The Ohio Bank FundEstablished 1993Reinvestment in the community where you live and work

was the philosophy of Peter Hosler, founder of The OhioBank. Even though The Ohio Bank is no longer in operation,having merged with Sky Bank and later Huntington, thisfund continues to support our community.

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OHM Corporation FundEstablished 1993This fund was established by CEO and President of OHM,

James Kirk. Although OHM is no longer headquarteredin Findlay, the fund serves as a permanent legacy andcontinues to support our community.

Garry and Kathleen Peiffer FundEstablished 2009Garry and Kathleen established this fund to support theunrestricted grantmaking of the Community Foundation.A long-time member of the Community Foundation’sFinance & Investment Committee, Garry was named to the

Board of Trustees in 2009 and also serves as treasurer.

Pfeiffer Family FundEstablished 1995The Pfeiffer family moved to Findlay in 1957 when Sterlingbegan working for McDonald & Company Securities. Ac tivecommunity members, Sterling and Meredith establishedthis charitable lead trust to increase the unrestricted assetsof the Community Foundation.

The Schaefer FundEstablished 2001

John H. “Jack” Schaefer orig inally established this fund a sa donor-advised fund to support his charitable interests.

Upon his death, the fund converted to unrestricted dollarsto be distributed at the discretion of the CommunityFoundation’s Board of Trustees.

Madeleine Thomas Schneider FundEstablished 2005Born and raised in Findlay, Madeleine’s family had deeproots in the community. This fund was established througha gift from her estate to benefit Hancock County. It is thelargest single gift made to the Community Foundation todate, and when received in 2 005, it nearly doubled the assetsof the Community Foundation.

Schoonmaker Family FundEstablished 1998The Schoonmaker Family Charitable Lead Trust supportsunrestricted grantmaking.

Donald V. and Mary (Pat) Sink FundEstablished 2006To honor their lifelong family and business roots inFindlay and Hancock County, Don and Pat established thischaritable gift annuity fund at the Community Foundation.

Gene and Peggy Slough FundEstablished 2014

Having lived in Findlay and Hancock County almost all oftheir lives, Peggy Slough made this g ift to honor the memoryof her husband Gene and to leave a legacy t o the communitythat both of them held dear. This fund will allow theCommunity Foundation to assess community needs andrespond by awarding grants to nonprofit organizationsdoing the community’s most critical work.

Robert L. and Dortha W. Stober FundEstablished 1998A native of Hancock County, Dortha Wilch Stober believedthat giving to the community was important. Hard-working

people, she a nd her husband, Bob, were owners of Stober’sRubber Stamp Company from 1959-1994.

Jack and Midge Thomas FundEstablished 1997

Jack and Midge Thomas are Findlay natives and ownedThomas Jewelers located in downtown Findlay. Theyestablished this charitable remainder tr ust because they feltmost fortunate to have grown up and lived in Findlay and

wanted to help ensure a positive future for the community.

Tell and Opal Thompson FundEstablished 2006This fund was established through a gift from the estate ofOpal Thompson to support Hancock County.

The Community Endowment FundEstablished 1993This general unrestricted fund supports the communityneeds of Findlay and Hancock County as determined bythe Community Foundation Board of Trustees. Gifts of allsizes are pooled together in this fund. Donors who wish tosupport the unrestricted grantmaking of the CommunityFoundation, without establishing a named fund of theirown, may give to the Community Endowment Fund.

Deborah Ruth Wall FundEstablished 1993

Jim and Pat Wall established this fund in memory of

their daughter, Debbie, with the proceeds of her estate. Agenerous and caring young woman, they are confident she

would approve of th is g ift to the Communit y Foundationfor the benefit of the community.

William R. Webb FundEstablished 2013Through a Fund for the Common Good, William R. Webb’slegacy will give and grow forever to improve the quality oflife in the Findlay and Hancock County community.

Whirlpool Foundation FundEstablished 1993Whirlpool Corporation established this unrestricted

fund to support the community and their employees whobenefit from the Community Foundation’s grantmaking.Whirlpool’s Findlay plant is the largest dishwashermanufacturing facility in the world.

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John C. and Jane C. Barbieri FundEstablished 1999To celebrate the new millennium, John and Jane Barbieriestablished this fund to support educational projects and

programs in our community.

W. Ray Bennett FundEstablished 2009This fund was established through a gift of farmland tothe Community Foundation. It will support the welfare ofcompanion animals.

Community Mental Health FundEstablished 2013This fund was established through a collaborative effortof local mental health agencies to support programs andoperations of nonprofit agencies providing services toimprove emotional and mental health, including substanceabuse prevention and services, to residents of Findlay andHancock County.

ECLIPSe and ENGAGE Grants FundEstablished 2001This fund supports the grantmaking of ENGAGE, aHancock County youth council which trains future civicleaders in philanthropy and service-learning.

Field of Interest Fund for EducationEstablished 1993This fund supports education in our community by poolingtogether the gifts of multiple donors.

The Findlay Publishing Company FundEstablished 1993The Findlay Publishing Company established this fund tosupport structured educational programs that benefit thecommunity.

Beverly Fisher Community FundEstablished 2007

Beverly established this fund for the improvement ofthe Greater Hancock County area and to aid the futuredevelopment of a community arts center in downtownFindlay.

M. Margaret Foster Education FundEstablished 2005This fund, established with a gift from the M. MargaretFoster estate, supports projects and programs that improvethe quality of classroom education and stimulate studentlearning.

M. Margaret Foster Health FundEstablished 2005

This fund, established with a gift from the M. MargaretFoster estate, supports health-related causes concerned

with heart disease, cancer, lupus, and art hritis.

M. Margaret Foster Women and Children’s FundEstablished 2005This fund, established with a gift from the M. MargaretFoster estate, supports projects and programs of HancockCounty agencies that address the issues of women andchildren in need or who may be homeless because ofdomestic separation or domestic violence.

Fund for People with Developmental Disabilities Established 2014This fund, established by Hancock County Council forRetarded Children and Adults, supports developmentallydisabled persons in Hancock County.

Greenway Conservancy FundEstablished 2008This fund was established by Findlay residents, Bert andMarlene Rayl, to encourage and support environmentalconservation education.

Greenway Conservancy of Hancock County Fund

Established 2014Bert and Marlene Rayl created this fund to honor theirfamily and to benefit th is community which has given themso much.

Hancock Education FundEstablished 2001The Hancock Education Fund is a cooperative grant

program between the Community Foundation, FindlayRotary, and Findlay Rotary’s Golden Apple Teachers.The fund provides grant dollars to provide teachers withresources that promote “21st Century Learning” skills.

HancockREADS Endowment FundEstablished 2001HancockREADS, an initiative of the CommunityFoundation, supports literacy by promoting a county-wideliteracy philosophy and funding literacy programs.

Handbags That Help FundEstablished 2007This fund supports the grantmaking of the Handbags ThatHelp women’s giving circle. Funds are raised annuallythrough membership donations, creating a pool of dollars

which are distributed to local nonprofit organizations .

FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDSConnecting personal values to high-impact

opportunities.

Field of inte rest funds al low you to target your gif tto address needs in the area of your choice - arts,

health, education, aging, at-risk youth, etc. Our

board awards grants to community organizationsand programs that are making a difference in the

area you select. Your gift stays flexible enough tomeet community needs in your interest area - even

as needs change over time.

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J. William Hollington FundEstablished 1997Mary Masters Hollington established this fund in the nameof her son, Bill Hollington, to support programs for diabeticchildren residing in Hancock County.

Lai Wei-zwei and Lai Hung Tsu-mei FundEstablished 2011This field of interest fund was established by David andAmy Lai in honor and memory of David’s parents, Lai Wei-zwei, 賴威銳 and Lai Hong Tsu-mei, 賴洪春梅, with a giftof real estate. The purpose of this fund is to benefit peoplein Hancock County who are affected by mental illness.

William H. and Martha E. Lape Fund for InnovativeInitiativesEstablished 1997Martha Lape established this fund to support innovativeinitiatives inspired by teachers, staff, and administrators ofFindlay City Schools.

Richard and Lynn McCord FundEstablished 1993Dick and Lynn established this fund to support medicalneeds in the community.

William J. Moore FundEstablished 2006This fund, established by his four daughters, supportsrecreational activities for youth in Hancock County with aspecific interest in hunting and fishing.

National Lime & Stone Company FundEstablished 1993National Lime & Stone Company established this fundto provide funding for educational programs in ourcommunity.

Tom and Esther Orndorff FundEstablished 1995

Esther Orndorff established this fund to support

educational programs in the Hancock County Schools withemphasis on the Hancock Education Fund.

G. (Bud) and Valerie Poole FundEstablished 1994Natives of Hancock County and graduates of Van BurenHigh School, Bud and Valerie Poole established this fund tosupport the educational needs of our community.

Jim and Mary Jane Roberts FundEstablished 2013

Jim and Mary Jane left this gift in their estate to continuetheir lifetime passion for providing assistance to low-income

families in Hancock County.

Anna Van Gorder FundEstablished 2002Anna Van Gorder left this gift as part of her estate to providefor the care, comfort, and pleasure of elderly persons ofHancock County.

Arlington Local School District CapitalImprovement FundEstablished 2006This fund was established by the Arlington SchoolFoundation to provide a means for donors to support landand building acquisitions and capital improvements forArlington Local Schools.

Arlington Local School District EducationalExcellence FundEstablished 2006This fund was established by the Arlington SchoolFoundation to enhance the classroom experience and

improve the effectiveness of the curriculum for ArlingtonLocal Schools.

Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center FundEstablished 2002This fund was established by library founder, Nina Parker,to support the agency’s educational programs, services, andcapital improvements in its efforts to build harmony andunderstanding.

Blanchard Valley Center Endowment FundEstablished 2006This fund provides general support for Blanchard ValleyCenter, which serves Hancock County children and adults

with disabilities.

Boy Scouts / Local Council FundEstablished 2006This fund supports the efforts of the Black Swamp AreaCouncil of the Boy Scouts of America.

Camp Berry Boy Scout FundEstablished 2005This fund was established to maintain, sustain, and improvethe facilities at Camp Berry for generations of scouts.

AGENCY FUNDS Endowing your nonprofit organization.

Nonprofit organizations place their endowments

with the Community Foundation as a way

to protect and grow their funds for theirorganization’s future. As the endowments grow,

they become an increasingly valuable source

of support for the programs and services theseagencies provide to our community. The following

nonprofit organizations have established agency funds at t he Community Found ation.

Barton and Josephine Wilson Fund for EducationEstablished 2001This fund was established by Josephine Wilson to supportthe educational needs of our community.

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Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio FundEstablished 2005The Friends of Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio establishedthis fund to support youth programs and projects of CampFire.

Camp Glen Scholarship FundEstablished 2005The Friends of Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohioestablished this fund to support a scholarship program tosend area youth to Camp Glen for resident or day camp.

Cancer Patient Services Endowment Fund

Established 2003This fund supports the agency as it works to assist cancer

patients and their families by providing them with physical,emotional, and financial assistance as well as educationalresources.

Century Health Family Service FundEstablished 2000This fund supports the agency’s services as a mental healthand substance abuse outpatient clinic and its programmin g

which directly impacts the mental well-being of individualsand families.

City Mission of Findlay, Ohio, Capital FundEstablished 2001This fund supports the agency’s land and buildingacquisitions and capital improvements. City Mission servesthe physical and spiritual needs of both local and transient

persons by providing shelter, food, and rest i n emergencysituations.

The Community Improvement FundEstablished 2006Established by the City of Findlay, this fund supportscommunity improvements, including the creation of adowntown park and other projects within the community.

Barbara Deerhake FundEstablished 2003Established by the Community Foundation Board ofTrustees to recognize Barbara’s years of service as programofficer of the L. Dale Dorney Fund and president of theCommunity Foundation, this endowed fund supports theoperational costs of the Community Foundation.

Dudley, Findlay Music Boosters FundEstablished 2010This fund is in memory of Ruth and Allen Dudley. The

purpose of the fund is to support the Findlay Music Boostersand its programs to promote music education in the Find lay

City Schools.

Family Resource Center FundEstablished 2004This fund supports Family Resource Center and its

programs which provide specialize d behavioral healthservices to individuals, children, and families to strengthenfamily life and promote personal growth.

Findlay Art League Fund for Visual ArtsEstablished 2005This fund supports visual arts in Hancock County throughthe promotion of local artists, community education, andgallery shows.

Findlay Enrichment Program Inc. FundEstablished 2006This fund was established by a group of parents to supportand encourage educational enrichment programs forchildren in Findlay City Schools, as well as broaden thenumber of services offered and students served.

The Findlay-Hancock County CommunityFoundation Administrative Endowment FundEstablished 1999The Community Foundation Board of Trustees establishedthis fund to support its annual operating costs. The board

strives to maintain low administrative fees while still beingable to support the growth of the Community Foundation.

Findlay Hope House for the Homeless FundEstablished 2000This fund supports Hope House, a transitional residencefacility for homeless women and children. Hope House wasfounded in 1990 by Sister Karen Elliott with a grant fromthe L. Dale Dorney Fund.

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library FundEstablished 2002This fund supports the programs, projects, and capital

purchases of the library.

Flag City Honor Flight FundEstablished 2013This fund was established by the Flag City Honor FlightBoard to provide ongoing support for its programs totransport America’s local and surrounding area veteransto Washington D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated tohonor their service and sacrifices.

Founding Fathers Lecture Series of the HancockHistorical Museum FundEstablished 2000This fund was established by the Museum Foundation to

support the lecture series and to honor the five foundingfathers of the Museum Association: Harold Corbin,

Jack Harring ton, Ed Heminger, Joe Opperman, and JimBrucklacher.

Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County PublicLibrary FundEstablished 1995This fund supports the Friends of the Findlay-HancockCounty Public Library and its programs. It was thefirst agency endowment established at the CommunityFoundation.

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Grace Speaks FundEstablished 2014This fund supports Grace Speaks, an organization thathelps children find their voices by providing affordablespeech therapy in the Hancock County area.

Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock CountyFundEstablished 2014This fund supports Habitat for Humanity’s mission to putGod’s love into action by bringing people together to buildand repair homes, communities and hope. Habitat providesa hand up so everyone can have a decent place to live.

Hancock County Agency On Aging FundEstablished 2004This fund supports programs and services provided by theHancock County Agency on Aging, which seeks to enhancethe quality of life of older adults by empowering them tomaintain independence through advocacy, education,support, and fellowship.

Hancock County Sheriff - K-9 Unit FundEstablished 2008This fund supports the Hancock County Sheriff’sDepartment’s K-9 Unit, providing funds for purchases,training, and maintenance. The initial gift to this fund

was made by Find lay graduate and N FL quar terback, BenRoethlisberger, through The Giving Back Fund.

Hancock Parks Bicycling FundEstablished 2006This fund supports construction and maintenance ofbicycle paths and trails in Hancock County. It also supportsbicycle safety classes and bicycle recreation programs asdetermined by the Hancock Parks Foundation.

Hancock Parks Endowment FundEstablished 1999The Hancock Parks Foundation established this fund to

support the Hancock Park District and other qualified

organizations, exclusively for parks and other recreationalactivities within Hancock County .

Humane Society of Hancock County FundEstablished 2006This fund supports programs, projects, clinics, and capitalimprovements as determined by the Humane SocietyFoundation of Hancock County.

Gene & Evelyn Kelsey Fund for Christian ClearingHouseEstablished 2009This fund was established by the Christian Clearing House

board of directors in honor of the couple’s many years ofdedication to the organization. This fund will supportthe agency’s mission to provide emergency assistance toHancock County residents.

Law Enforcement - K-9 FundEstablished 2006This fund was established to suppor t the Findlay City PoliceDepartment’s canine officer program, as well as to providerelated equipment and training. The initial gift to this fund

was made by Find lay gr aduate and NFL quarterback, BenRoethlisberger, through The Giving Back Fund.

Marilyn and Gordon Macklin Intergenerational

Institute FundEstablished 2003This fund, established by a gift from the estate of GordonMacklin, supports the Macklin Intergenerational Instituteand its programs, improving the lives of all ages throughmulti-age programming, care, community relationships,and creative communication.

Mazza Enthusiasts Endowment FundEstablished 2000This fund was established by volunteers and supporters ofthe Mazza Museum to foster artistic excel lence in children’sliterature through general support of the museum and

support of the Medallion Program.

McClelland Family Student Art FundEstablished 2004The McClelland Family established this fund to support t heFindlay Art League and student art exhibits.

Old Mill Stream Foundation FundEstablished 2008This fund was established by the Old Mill StreamFoundation to perpetuate the activities and to sustain theHancock County Fairgrounds. This fund serves to supportthis mission in perpetuity, predominantly for the benefit of

Junior Fair activities in Hancock County.

Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape CrisisServices FundEstablished 2002This fund supports the agency and its programs and

projects related to domestic violence and sexual assault.

Ottawa Kiwanis Club Tri-Centennial FundEstablished 2013The Ottawa Kiwanis Club established this designatedfund to benefit the Ottawa-Glandorf area during the tri-centennial celebration of the United States of America. Nosooner than June 1, 2076, the proceeds of this fund are to beused by the Village of Ottawa to make capital improvementsin the Ottawa-Glandorf area.

Owens Community College - Findlay Campus Fund Established 2006This fund was established by the Owens Community CollegeFoundation to support scholarships and other programs forthe Findlay Campus.

Miriam S. Rader McComb Public Library FundEstablished 2008This fund was made possible by a gift from Dave Rader andSusan Kinn, the children of Miria m S. Rader, former directorand lifelong supporter of the library. Her dedication to thelibrary and the community was tremendous and this fund

stands as a fitting tribute to her 44 years of service.

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Read For Life FundEstablished 2008This agency endowment fund was established by Read ForLife, an adult literacy program which provides readinginstruction through trained volunteers. The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library assumed responsibility forthis program in 2014.

United Way of Hancock County FundEstablished 1996The purpose of this fund, established by the United WayFoundation, is to support the programs of United Way andits member agencies, and to support the administrative

expenses of United Way.

The University of Findlay FundEstablished 1999This fund was established by the University to supportscholarship opportunities for students and for generaloperating needs.

Winebrenner Theological Seminary FundEstablished 2008This fund was established by Winebrenner TheologicalSeminary to support their work in perpetuity.

Women’s Resource Center FundEstablished 2013The Women’s Resource Center Board established this f und tosupport its Christian-based programs that provide womencompassionate support in the area of pregnancy services,always respecting the sanctity of life. It also provides youngfamilies with information and encouragement, and teens

with education in the areas of sexual integrit y, healthychoices, and positive futures.

Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 1Established 1995This fund, established by Ms. Anderson, will support theFirst Presbyterian Church of Findlay for 20 years. After thattime, the funds will convert to unrestricted support for thecommunity.

Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 3Established 1998This fund, established by Ms. Anderson in her estate plan,supports Hope House for the Homeless for 20 years. Afterthat time, the funds will convert to unrestricted support forthe community.

Richard N. and Mildred B. Bishop FundEstablished 2005This fund, established in honor of Richard and Mildred bytheir children, supports Christian Clearing House.

Midge Breece Fund for Putnam County Homecareand Hospice, Inc.Established 2001This fund was established by Midge Breece, daughterLynne, and son Bernie, to support the Hospice Programthrough Friends of Putnam County Homecare and Hospice,Inc. This organization assisted the Breece Family througha time of end-of-life care. The fund will provide ongoingsupport to community members and their families.

C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall FundEstablished 2011This fund was established by a donor-advised fund of theCommunity Foundation. This fund supports C.H.O.P.I.N.Hall’s mission to provide assistance free of charge to thosein need in Hancock County.

Christian Clearing House - Dental Center FundEstablished 2013Christian Clearing House and the Dental Center ofNorthwest Ohio established this designated fund to supporttheir program to provide emergency dental services toeligible clients of Christian Clearing House through the

Dental Center of Northwest Ohio.

City Mission of Findlay, Ohio, FundEstablished 1999M. Margaret Foster established this fund to support theCity Mission, an emergency shelter for those in need.

Harry F. Cooper Band TrustEstablished 1997This fund, established by a gift from the estate of HarryCooper, supports travel expenses of the Findlay Hig h Schoolband. Historica lly, this fund has been used to support travelexpenses to bowl games in accordance with his wishes.

ECLIPSe Endowment FundEstablished 2001This fund was started with a grant from the Com

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