Leading Our Community

Through Service
2015 Annual Report

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 2015 FAST FACTS
Total Assets
$103M Civic 2% Youth Development 2%
Health 2% Religion 1%
Funds
366 Leisure
Education/
Scholarships 6%
Grantmaking
$3.9M 12%

Grants Awarded
2015 Grants by
435 Program Area

Grantmaking Since
Inception 16% 40%
$41M Arts/Culture
Sports 19%
Year Founded Human Services
1992
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18 Funds of the Foundation

37 Community Heart & Soul

38 Our 2015 Donors

43 About Handbags That Help

44 2015 Grants Awarded

51 Guidelines for Grantseekers

52 2015 Scholarships Awarded

58 HancockREADS & Hancock Education Fund Grants

60 Power of Endowment

61 Finance & Investment Committee

62 Condensed Financial Statements

Letter from the

PRESIDENT Dear Friends,

There are many theories about what makes an organization or community great. Most include a description of the type and
quality of the leadership that needs to be present. The difficulty is moving from abstract theory to real-life action. This year
we are focusing on servant leadership, a real-life idea first put forward almost 50 years ago.

Even though we now live in a vastly different world, servant leadership still offers people and communities the
things that bind them together- connection, safety, a transforming vision of the future. Servant leadership
also speaks to that something “extra” that The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation seeks
to provide, not just a grant award or a new fund. We want to accomplish more than a successful
transaction. We aspire to create a transformation.

From the earliest years, The Community Foundation has worked to assist our donors and communities
to achieve their vision of the future. Ten years ago the Foundation board and staff had an audacious plan
to create a “campus of caring” in Findlay. Today, we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Family
Center.

In 2012 The Community Foundation supported the wish that has become the Marathon Center for the
Performing Arts with our knowledge, our relationships, and our passion for keeping downtown Findlay
vibrant and the arts and culture of our region strong. We are thrilled to see it now open and finding its
place on the region’s cultural map.

Two years ago we looked at our work outside of Findlay and knew we could better serve the needs of
the entire county. Our desire led us to the visionary servant leadership of the Orton Family Foundation,
located in Vermont. In 2014 we formed a partnership with the Orton Family Foundation to bring the
Community Heart & Soul project to Hancock County. As we see McComb’s Heart & Soul team wrapping
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up its first full year of activity, we are looking forward to launching Heart & Soul in a second Hancock County
side village or town.
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ucThese initiatives have transformed organizations and our entire community. They have also transformed The Community
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rine Foundation. The Board of the Foundation has clearly stated that they are a core part of our operations, just as critical to
the our mission as providing grants and supporting our donors. Throughout, we seek to lead by serving. In this Annual Report and
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throughout the coming years I hope you see The Community Foundation growing as a servant leader, demonstrating empathy,
healing, vision, stewardship, commitment to people and commitment to community.

On behalf of The Community Foundation Board and staff, thank you for your continued support and leadership.

Katherine Kreuchauf, CFRE

President
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Foundation

STAFF MEMBERS

Katherine Kreuchauf Kimberly Bash Julie Brown Pat Eingle Genna Freed Lisa Houck Shelly Joseph
President Senior Program Officer Former Program Director Office Assistant Communications Officer Accounting Assistant Scholarship Manager

Tracy McMath Andrea Reinhart Kevin Richardson Jeff Schimmoeller Robin Short Karen Smith
Development & Planned Donor Services Officer Family Center Building Family Center Assistant Administrative Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Giving Officer Manager Building Manager

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.

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Board of
TRUSTEES

Michael Needler Gwen Kuenzli Garry Peiffer Sherri Garner Brumbaugh Patricia Brown
Chairman Vice Chair Treasurer Secretary Trustee

J. Alec Reinhardt Gene Stevens J. Michael Wilder Gary Wilson Paul Worstell
Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee

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About Servant
LEADERSHIP
Almost 50 years ago Robert K. Greenleaf coined the phrase
in his essay “The Servant as Leader.” In that essay and his
later writings he developed a powerful idea: “The servant-leader is
servant first....It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve,
to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead.”

Greenleaf recognized that organizations could demonstrate the same values

and behaviors as individuals and believed that servant-leader organizations
could change the world. His credo:

“This is my thesis: caring for persons, the more able and the less able serving
each other, is the rock upon which a good society is built. Whereas, until
recently, caring was largely person to person, now most of it is mediated
through institutions – often large, complex, powerful, impersonal; not
always competent; sometimes corrupt. If a better society is to be built,
one that is more just and more loving, one that provides greater creative
opportunity for its people, then the most open course is to raise both the
capacity to serve and the very performance as servant of existing major
institutions by new regenerative forces operating within them.”

The Community Foundation’s vision for Hancock County

mirrors Greenleaf’s credo. The pages of this year’s Annual
Report demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to
helping essential community organizations become self-
sufficient, to serve those in need with dignity and respect,
and support and encourage local residents to become
engaged in creating the future of their community.

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New Funds of the
FOUNDATION
Arlington School Foundation: Mary Lou
Steinman Reading Fund
For more than 60 years, Mary Lou Steinman
has been a resident of the Village of Arlington.
Her five children, Robert, Alan and David
Steinman, Barbara Wagner and Brenda Taylor,
can attest to their mother’s love of service,
reading and community. Whether volunteering
at Arlington Local Schools during the week
or cheering on her beloved Red Devil sports
teams on the weekends, Mary Lou has
always put her whole heart into the Arlington
community.
The Steinman Family established the Mary Lou
Steinman Family Reading Fund in honor of
their mother Mary Lou. This fund will enhance
reading programs and opportunities for
Arlington Local School students. Mary Lou has
been known as a bookworm since childhood
and has spent countless hours volunteering
in Arlington’s Elementary School Library.
This fund will honor Mary Lou’s passion and
establish her legacy at Arlington by touching
the hearts and minds of its youth.
Associated Charities Fund
For 102 years, Associated Charities has been
serving the Hancock County area. Over $7.5
million has been given to more than 100,000
clients in that time. This fund will support
Associated Charities’ mission of serving those
in need in Hancock County.
Photos from top to bottom (page 6): Hancock Historical Museum Hull House, Herb and Clara Mahler, Mary Lou Steinman,
Raymond Landes, Bill Frack, Esther Buckingham, and Associated Charities, (page 7): Legal Aid Clients, Marathon Center for
the Performing Arts
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Esther Buckingham Fund for Mental
Health Care at Century Health
Esther Buckingham was a part of the Findlay
community for more than 50 years. She
enjoyed cooking and baking, especially for
holiday meals with her family. She was
particularly devoted to her parents during their
lifetimes. Likewise, Esther’s three daughters,
Lucy, Susan and Lisa, loved their mother and
established this fund in her honor to support
Century Health, which provided Esther with
exceptional care.
The purpose of the Esther Buckingham Fund
for Mental Health Care at Century Health is to
ensure a full continuum of high quality mental
health care, including prescription medications
necessary to such care, for all persons
regardless of ability to pay. It is the family’s
hope that this fund will help those living
with all types of mental illness and behavior
disorders to get the care and the hope they
need.
William D. Frack Field of Interest Fund
William D. Frack, was known as “Bill” by all who
met and knew him. Bill was a lifelong resident
of Findlay and Hancock County and financially
supported a number of philanthropic causes.
Prior to his death, Bill created the William D.
Frack Donor Advised Fund and the William D.
Frack Field of Interest Fund with the largest
gift the Foundation has received to date.
The William D. Frack Field of Interest Fund
will support programs and make resources
available to individuals or families in Hancock
County who may be homeless or victims of
domestic violence.
Hancock County Performing Arts Center dba Marathon Center for
the Performing Arts
After more than 50 years as Findlay High School and later as Central
Middle School, the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts beautifully
preserves the rich history of the former school while allowing for a
modern theater feel. Built by and for the community, this fund allows
individual donors to provide for the permanent support and maintenance
of the Hancock County Performing Arts Center.
Hancock Historical Museum Fund
The Hancock Historical Museum is a privately-funded, non-profit history
museum founded in 1970 by five Findlay residents to collect and preserve
the rich history of Hancock County. This fund will provide operating
support for the Museum allowing it to preserve the rich heritage of
Hancock County by honoring the past and inspiring the future.
Hancock Park District Blanchard River Greenway Trail Fund
Established by an estate gift to the Hancock Park District, this fund will
support the planning and development of a continuous Greenway
Trail along the Blanchard River in Hancock County. The
Greenway Trail will be used for pedestrian and recreational
purposes such as walking, jogging and bicycling. It
connects parks along the river with neighborhoods,
downtown Findlay and other key community locations.
It serves as a pedestrian-bicyclist oriented network of
interconnecting trails throughout the community aimed
at creating, enhancing and sustaining the health and
vitality of Findlay and Hancock County. The Greenway
Trail Fund is a spend down fund and may be used as a
local match for state dollars.
John D. (“Doc”) Holladay Culinary Arts Scholarship
John “Doc” Holladay has always been passionate about the culinary arts.
He has fond memories of the time he spent in the kitchen cooking with
his mother as a child. Although Mr. Holladay never made a career of his
passion, through this scholarship he is hoping to help other Hancock
County graduates do so.
John was born in McComb, Ohio. He graduated
from McComb High School and attended Henry
Ford College. John served in the United States
Air Force for four years as an Air Policeman
and with the U.S. Navy in Guantanamo Bay.
Following his time in the service and 32 years
in Alabama, John returned to McComb in
2008.
Raymond Landes Memorial Scholarship
Raymond L. Landes was a gifted engineer, business leader and
entrepreneur. He graduated from Miami University in 1970 and moved to
the Findlay area when he accepted a position with Guardian Industries in
1984. After retiring as the company’s Vice President of Engineering, Ray
pursued his dream of opening a restaurant in Findlay, Fins Seafood and
Grille.
Raymond was passionate about education and loved his hometown.
The Raymond Landes Memorial Scholarship will benefit a Findlay High
School graduate who has achieved academic excellence and is an active
member of school and community organizations.
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Fund
Low-income residents of western Ohio, including Hancock County, turn
to Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) for help with a variety of legal
matters. Attorneys and other advocates help low-income individuals who
have no other place to turn for legal assistance: families trying to prevent
the loss of housing due to eviction or foreclosure; mothers seeking to
protect themselves and their children from domestic abuse; veterans
trying to secure income and other assistance for food and medication;
and many others. The result is critical help for thousands of clients who
face personal and family crises, who are struggling to meet their most
basic human needs – housing, food, medical care, personal safety, and
family stability. Most often, poverty, language and cultural barriers, low
education levels, or limited access to social services are issues LAWO
clients live with on a daily basis.
This fund will support Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. and its programs
that provide free, high quality legal assistance in civil matters to help
eligible low-income individuals and groups in Findlay and Hancock
County achieve self-reliance, equal justice and economic opportunity.
The Herbert A. and Clara Rickeard Mahler Family Fund
The Herbert A. and Clara Rickeard Mahler Family Scholarship was
established by Dr. Herbert A. Mahler and his family in memory of
Clara Rickeard Mahler. Clara grew up in Akron, Ohio and earned her
R.N. degree from Akron City Hospital’s Idabelle Firestone School of
Nursing, where she was a labor and delivery nurse. Herb completed his
undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University in 1952, and then
received his Medical Degree from OSU in 1956. Dr. Mahler completed his
Medical Residency at Akron City Hospital where he and Clara met, as well
as a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.
Clara and Herb married in 1962 and moved to Findlay in 1963, at which
time Herb established his private medical practice. Clara enjoyed being
a mother, grandmother, and volunteer, as well as being a nurse in her
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husband’s office. Herb and Clara have three children, Charles, Martha
and Ruth. The couple was married for 53 years prior to Clara’s passing
on March 8, 2015 and Herb on March 2, 2016. The purpose of this fund
is to assist a Hancock County graduate who is pursuing a career in the
medical field.
McComb Rotary Funds
The McComb Rotary Club was chartered April 15, 1929 with the goal
of doing what is needed for the school and community. Since then,
membership has ranged from 14 to 27. The club has focused on
education with projects including, but not limited to, beautifying school
grounds, purchasing scoreboards for various sports, sustaining a Student
of the Month program and awarding up to three annual scholarships to
graduating high school seniors.
Made possible by an estate gift from Dr. Marion V. Arbogast, the Club
established two funds. The McComb Rotary Club Fund is a Donor
Advised Fund of the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation.
The McComb Rotary Club/Marion Arbogast Scholarship Fund will benefit
a graduating senior from McComb High School.
Mission Possible Fund
In 1969 several men from Northwest Ohio went to Haiti on a short-term
mission trip outreach. The men were deeply moved by the situation of
the native people and began to raise funds for ministry in Haiti. Mission
Possible was eventually established in 1979 in Findlay.
The Mission Possible Fund will support the Mission Possible organization
in its efforts to educate and equip Christ-centered leaders in underserved
areas of the world through a focus on leadership training, education,
evangelism and discipleship, improved school programs and upgraded
facilities, Christian worship, medical care and other similar community
functions.
Mike and Pat Oxley Fund
The Oxley family has long been a friend of the Foundation and the
Hancock County area. Hailing from Findlay, Mike was State Representative
from 1973-1982 and U.S. Representative for the Fourth Congressional
District of Ohio from 1982-2007. Pat, a former Board member of the
Findlay YMCA, has been involved in numerous philanthropic activities
both in Hancock County and the Washington, D.C. area.
The Oxley’s made the gift that established this fund shortly before Mike’s
death on January 1, 2016. His directive to the Foundation was to use
the funds to meet the most important needs of his beloved Findlay and
Hancock County.
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Isabelle Pratt Fund for Education
Isabelle Pratt was a longtime educator in the Findlay City Schools
system. She taught most elementary grade levels before becoming
the elementary library coordinator. Isabelle served as a curriculum
coordinator and a supervisor of elementary teachers. After retiring from
the school system, she served on the Findlay City Schools Board of
Education and worked part-time at Findlay College and Bowling Green
State University.
Continuing her passion for education, Isabelle was an active leader
in several local, regional and state professional associations and
organizations. Her lifetime of education inspired her family to create this
Field of Interest fund in her memory.
Larry and Cara Kemler Ray Fund
During her lifetime, Cara Kemler Ray worked for Marathon Oil Company,
The Community Foundation, and the Humane Society SPCA of Hancock
County. She believed in the work of TCF and had an estate plan in
place. At her death in 2015, her husband Larry chose to honor Cara’s
memory by starting a Donor Advised Fund in her name. Larry owned Ray
Insurance and Financial Services and also worked for the State of Ohio.
Larry subsequently passed away in 2016.
It was the Ray’s hope that this fund will provide support for
education and nonprofit organizations in Hancock and
Van Wert Counties, Larry and Cara’s lifetime homes,
with particular emphasis on youth entering a career in
agriculture.
William and Nancy Recker Hancock County
4-H Fund
A lifetime of local farming led William and Nancy
Recker to establish a fund that would continue their
passion for helping youth in the community. Bill and Nancy
grew up in the area and raised their seven children here.
Bill spent 12 years as a Hancock County Commissioner
and 10 years as a Findlay City Schools bus driver in
addition to farming. He’s an active community
member having served on boards for:
Arcadia Schools, Red Cross, Dairy Service
Unite, Blanchard Valley Hospital, Blanchard
Valley Center, Women’s Resource Center
and the Hancock County Soil and Water
Conservation District. Nancy retired from
Whirlpool and nursing in 2004 and has
since been volunteering for Blanchard Valley
Hospital, St. Michael’s Church, Hancock
County 4-H, and the Red Cross where she
was named Volunteer of the Year. The Reckers
were awarded Courier Family of the Year in
the 1970’s. Bill has also received his share
of recognitions: Young Farmer of the Year
in 1963, United Way Volunteer of the Year,
Ohio 4-H Achievement Award and State Dairy
Achievement Award.
Coming from strong agricultural and
philanthropic backgrounds, it was only natural
for their fund to benefit youth in Hancock
County involved in 4-H. The William and
Nancy Recker Hancock County 4-H Fund will,
through its support of 4-H, promote leadership
and outstanding citizenship among the youth
of Hancock County.
Robert and Clara Shroy Scholarship
The Robert and Clara Shroy Scholarship was
established by Clara in memory of her late
husband, Bob. Bob was a 1938 graduate of
Findlay High School and later enlisted in the
U.S. Coast Guard. Bob and Clara married in
Berkeley, California, before he attended The
Ohio State University and graduated from the
Fisher College of Business. Bob was an avid
Buckeyes fan, having held season tickets from
1946 until his passing in 2014. This fund will
benefit Hancock County graduates attending
The Ohio State University.
Bob worked as General Manager for Hancock
Brick & Tile Company and was involved
in the startup of Hancor (now Advanced
Drainage Systems). Bob was a partner in
Hyway Concrete Pipe Company, before
retiring in 1985. Bob worked with Dale
Dorney, who is considered by many to be
the “father” of The Findlay-Hancock County
Community Foundation and was impressed
with his foresight, intelligence and money
management skills.
Photos from top to bottom (page 8): Mission Possible, Bill and Nancy Recker, (page 9): Mike and Pat Oxley, Larry and Cara
Ray, Jan W. Sorgenfrei, Robert and Clara Shroy, Isabelle Pratt, and Dr. Marion Arbogast
Jan W. Sorgenfrei Scholarship
The Jan W. Sorgenfrei Scholarship was
established through his estate. Mr. Sorgenfrei
established this fund to help high school
seniors from Hancock and Hardin Counties
who demonstrate need and intend to pursue a
college education.
Jan was an avid collector of Indian artifacts
and a member of the Archeological Society
of Ohio where he served as past president.
He had four children: Greta Manning, Gayle
Sorgenfrei, Joseph Sorgenfrei and stepson Ty
Comer. As children, they would accompany
Jan to many an antique store in pursuit of his
passion for Indian relics and collectibles.
In January of 2001 he married his wife Vicky.
Mr. and Mrs. Sorgenfrei enjoyed traveling the
country together, buying and selling a variety
of antiques and artifacts. The couple worked
together at the Old Barn Auction until Mr.
Sorgenfrei’s passing in December 2012.
Bill and Eveline Stitt Fund
William and Eveline Stitt had deep roots in
Hancock County. Born and raised in Findlay,
Bill graduated in the Findlay High School Class
of 1956. Eveline was born in Paris, France,
where she met Bill during his Army service.
Following their marriage and completion of
school, Bill practiced internal medicine in
Oxford, Ohio, where they raised their two
daughters. After retirement, Bill and Eveline
returned to Findlay, actively volunteering as
tutors in the schools and with the Blanchard
River Watershed Project. The purpose of
the Bill and Eveline Stitt Fund is to support
early literacy intervention through the use of
mentors. The intervention program is designed
for prekindergarten-2 students and is targeted
toward the most at-risk local students.
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The Tent Maker Scholarship
The Tent Maker Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor as
an expression of his Christian faith. The purpose of the scholarship is to
provide financial support and mentorship to career-focused Christians in
the secular workforce.
The term “tentmaker” originated from the apostle Paul, who supported
himself by making tents while living and preaching in Corinth (Acts 18:3).
“Tentmaking” has come to refer to the activities of any Christian who,
while dedicating him or herself to the ministry of the Gospel, receives
little or no pay for Church work, but performs other jobs for personal
support.
Pat Wagner Memorial Scholarship
The Pat Wagner Memorial Scholarship was established by former
students, friends and family of the late, Pat Wagner. Pat was a graduate of
Arlington High School, Bluffton College and Miami University. He married
Barbara Steinman and they had four children: Scott, Sara, Jennifer and
Kyle.
Cathy Zellner Memorial Scholarship
Catherine L. Zellner was a graduate of Arcadia High School and from the
University of Toledo with a degree in Architectural Technology. She began
working for Jim Rooney, Architect, the design firm which eventually grew
into RCM Architects, Inc., from which she retired in early 2013. She was
a lifetime community volunteer as well as a dedicated employee. Her
crowning contribution to Findlay came in the completion of the three
new schools, Donnell Middle School, Glenwood Middle School and
Millstream Career & Technical Center.
Cathy was married to husband Jim, and mother to sons Jeff and Greg.
Cathy loved her family, her community, her career and people in general.
In all her endeavors, she gave her best and she gave it from the heart.
Probably Cathy’s greatest gift was her willingness to share the story of her
battle with metastatic breast cancer. Despite the challenge of cancer, she
remained positive and an inspiration to countless people throughout her
treatment. Cathy passed away on January 18, 2014 and it is in her honor
that this scholarship is established by her family, friends and coworkers.

For 42 years, Pat taught physical education and coached at Spencerville,

Sheridan, Berne Union and Liberty-Benton High Schools. Pat was highly
successful in his coaching career, earning five state championships in
girls cross country and track. In addition Pat earned several state awards
including Coach of the Year. He was elected to the Ohio Association of
Track/Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame and was also inducted into
the Hancock County Sports Hall of Fame. Coach Wagner further earned
the Ohio Association of USA Track and Field Achievement Award. This
fund was established with the proceeds of the Pat Wagner Memorial
5K Run. This scholarship will help high school seniors from Arlington or
Liberty-Benton High School pursue a college education.
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The Mazza Museum is the most diverse collection of original artwork by
children’s book illustrators in the world. The collection began in 1982.
From the initial donation of the Mazza’s first four works of art, the Mazza
Museum has grown to more than 7,800 original illustrations. These funds were established at The
Mariann Dana Younger has been a longtime faithful supporter of
Community Foundation in 2015. Their
philanthropic causes in the community, including the Mazza Museum philanthropic purposes are as diverse
for which she established this fund. This fund will provide support for as the people and organizations they
the Mazza Museum to hire a deputy director to assist with the museum’s
mission, which is to promote literacy and enrich the lives of all people
through the art of children’s literature. of supporting our
community
honor, but all share the common goal

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 2015 Grants
FUNDING AT WORK
Bluffton Lions Foundation:
Lions Way Trail Bike Path and Trail Head Park
“With this pathway project the Blufftom community will receive important benefits: improvement of quality of
life, health benefits, development of tourism and more.”

The Bluffton pathways master plan identified two priority projects to greatly improve public safety on heavily
trafficked routes: a west side connection to growing residential areas and an east side connection linking Main
Street to the business district. Other groups took on the west project, while the Lions took on the east. The
Community Foundation provided partial funding of $61,600 for a .6-mile, 8-foot wide asphalt pathway along
abandoned railroad tracks, providing a safe and scenic route for residents and visitors that greatly enhances
the quality of life in the greater Bluffton area. The remaining funds were used to create Trail Head Park,
consisting of a picnic shelter, drinking fountain and bike racks to enhance the appeal of the trail.

Blanchard Valley Health System:

Disarming Diabetes
“The best part was I knew I wasn’t alone, anybody you need to talk to is just a phone call away,” Cameron
Sayre, Disarming Diabetes Participant.

In 2013, The Community Foundation awarded Blanchard Valley a $52,817 grant for a program called
Disarming Diabetes. It is a community-based effort for people with diabetes and limited income to remove
barriers to appropriate care and to engage patients in self-management of their condition. The goal is to have
75 percent of participants lower their blood sugar levels (A1c) by 1 percent or more to reduce the risk of eye,
kidney and nerve complications by 40 percent. Cameron was diagnosed December 12, 2014 with an A1c of
14.4, with a healthy level being below 7. His A1c has now dropped to 5.7.

Children’s Mentoring Connection:

School-Based Mentoring to Four Schools
“A student who could not function socially now speaks to other students. Many are doing better in class and
overall attendance has improved.”

Children’s Mentoring Connection received a three-year, $79,752 grant to expand school-based mentoring
to Bigelow Hill, Glenwood Middle School and Cory-Rawson School, while continuing at Jacobs School. The
program has shown measurable successes, including increases in a child’s willingness to participate, positivity
toward school and the future, self-confidence, and interactions with peers and mentors.
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Dorney
LEGACY SOCIETY
Becoming a Legacy
MEMBER
Members of the Dorney Legacy
Society 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.
As a member of the Dorney Legacy
Society, you’ll be invited to:
• Name your charitable fund
• Share your personal history
• Attend special events
• Be named in Foundation
publications
• Learn of changes in Ohio power of endowment, where gifts are invested and earnings are used to make grants that
probate or federal tax law
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.
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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, and his creative vision
of public giving.
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They had no way of knowing that day whether he had five le a
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hundred or five thousand dollars to give. But his keen understanding
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and passion for the enduring spirit of philanthropy were easily recognized.
In 1976, he 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, the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is one
of the more than 67 community foundations in Ohio and 780 community foundations
nationwide.
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
address community needs, Mr. Dorney’s gift will keep giving and growing forever.
“Our earthly possessions are, after all, but life
holdings and the grace with which we part with
them at the end of life’s journey shows the heart
L . Dale Dorney
in its least disguised form.”

DORNEY LEGACY SOCIETY
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.
Warren* and Peg Kirk Bell
Daniel R. Bennett*
W. Ray Bennett
Richard N.* and Mildred B.*
Bishop Family
Robert and Daphnae Bishop
Pat and Jack* Brown
Joseph R.* and Westelle* Browne
James F. and Mary Alys
Brucklacher
Leah H. and Thomas C.*
Buchanan
Esther Buckingham* Family
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*
Floyd J.* and Alice K.* Curran
James* and Marie* Dally Family
Richard (Dick) E. Daugherty*
Judge Allan Davis
Joseph W.* and Claire Davis
Sue Jones Decker
Barbara Deerhake
Richard Deerhake
William P.* and Pauline* Deisel
Thomas B. and Kathleen Donnell
L. Dale Dorney*
Allen* and Ruth* Dudley
Members of the
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
Frank and Annett Hollington
Guglielmi
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 Jebbet
Michael and Ann Johnson
Keith L. and Sheila K. Jolliff
Vickie Kobeszka
George* and Helen* Koepke
H. Brad and Linda Koller
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 Family
Ed* and Donna Lodico Family
Philip and Deb Luginbuhl
Larry and Sondra Lunn Family
John M.* and Patricia M. Luther
Gordon* and Marilyn* Macklin
Michael and Anne Mallett
Howard* and Carolyn M.* Marvin
Mark and Beth 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
Judy Miller
Michael and Debra Momany
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
William D.* and Marilyn J.
Nonnamaker
Tom* and Esther* Orndorff
Robert* and Jane Orwick
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
Bert and Marlene Rayl
Ed and Judy Reading Patrick* and Barbara Wagner
William and Nancy Recker Family
J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt Wilhelmina Maxine Wagner*
E.D. (Bud)* and Jean* Retter James and Patricia Wall
John and Margaret Rieker Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Irene* Ware
Jim* and Mary Jane* Roberts C.P.* and Evelyn J. Weaver
Jim and Julie Robertson William R. Webb*
Kyle* and Laura Rogers Walter L.* and Norma L.* Weber
Marv and Judy Rower Gene and Margie White
Ralph E. Sackett Jr. George and Shirley Whitson
John H. Schaefer* Family
Jon A. Schlueter* Barton* and Josephine* Wilson
Madeleine T. Schneider* Elizabeth Wood
Elaine H. Schoonmaker* Family Grant* and Emily* Young
David and Elizabeth Seman Charles J. Younger
Duane and Sherry Shock Christopher Jon Younger
Thomas Richard* and Wendene Mariann Dana Younger
Wilson Shoupe Paul Randolph Younger
Jeff and Elsa Shrader Scott Charles Younger
Robert* and Clara Shroy Stephen Dana Younger
Donald V. and Mary (Pat)* Sink Emil and Joyce Ziegler
Tami Sink L.H. “Punk”* and Martha* Mains
Bill* and Sandy Slack Anonymous (22)
R. Eugene* and Margaret Slough *Deceased
Michael and Mabel Yung-I Wu Solt
Jan* and Vicky Sorgenfrei
Mary Lou Steinman* and 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 Nancy* Stozich
John and Vicky Stozich
Olga L. Swanson* Family
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
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The
FAMILY CENTER

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008-2009

In planning the The Foundation Construction Opened with 11 Caughman Health Taste of the Town
Foundation’s 10th collaborated with began. of the current Center expanded Retaurant was
Anniversary, the RCM Architects to agencies: pediatric and adult closed to allow for
idea of a nonprofit plan renovations • Alzheimer’s Association care units. the relocation of
campus came about. to the former Food • Associated Charities the W.I.C offices
Town grocery store. • Cancer Patient Services and the Caughman
• Caughman Health Health Center’s
Center ob-gyn offices.
• CHOPIN Hall The Alzheimer’s
• Christian Clearing
Association
House
relocated to the
• Dental Center of
Northwest Ohio front of the building
• Findlay Hope House which allowed for
• Hancock Metropolitan the expansion of
Housing Authority Legal Aid.
• Legal Aid
• W.I.C. (Women, Infants,
Children)

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 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Hancock Caughman Health The Family Center HHWP Community Hope House NAMI moved in,
Metropolitan Housing Center opens serves as a hub for Action Commission expanded, and building managers
Authority expanded. pharmacy victims of the June moved in. A the loading dock/ office was added,
Interior walls, on-site. 28th Derecho. generator was storage area were family-use restroom
common hallways installed, providing upgraded. The were added, and the
and conference an uninterrupted facility assumes Dental Center added
rooms were painted. power source role as MARC new operatory space.
during community
(Multi-Agency
disasters.
The Family Center Agencies Recovery Center).
• Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio • Findlay Hope House for the Homeless
• Associated Charities • Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority
• Cancer Patient Services • HHWP Community Action Commission
• Caughman Health Center • Legal Aid of Western Ohio
• CHOPIN Hall • NAMI of Hancock County
• Christian Clearing House • W.I.C. (Women, Infants, and Children)
• Dental Center of Northwest Ohio

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 Tenth Anniversary
Celebration!
2016
A new brand will be
launched and an open
house celebration will
be held in September.

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The Hancock Properties Foundation Board
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, Chairman Beverly A. Fisher
Gary Wilson, Vice Chair Dave Healy Th
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Ten Years and Counting!

As the flagship facility of The Community Foundation, The Family Center has embodied the work of
the Foundation for 10 years. As a result of listening to the needs of our community the idea came about in
planning for the Foundation’s 10th Anniversary. As stewards of our donors’ dollars, careful planning and collaboration with
RCM Architects took place over the next few years before the doors opened to the campus in 2006. We are proud of what
The Family Center started as, and what it has become. Currently home to 13 thriving nonprofit agencies, it is a place of
empathy, healing and commitment to the people of our community.

We understand The Family Center is not the answer to all the community’s problems, but we are proud to offer housing
for many resources under one roof to continue moving our town in the right direction. With the vision and foresight of our
Board, staff and partner nonprofits, we believe The Family Center will be a cornerstone of the community for decades to
come.

Photos from left to right: Cancer Patient Services, Dental Center of Northwest Ohio, CHOPIN Hall

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Funds of the
FOUNDATION
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:
assess community needs and respond by awarding grants to the nonprofit organizations
that undertake our community’s most critical work. Unrestricted funds help The Community
Foundation support long-term solutions; respond quickly to emergencies; and meet changing
social, cultural, educational, or environmental needs in our local community.
Advanced Drainage Systems Fund Est. 2011
Advanced Drainage Systems established this
fund to support unrestricted grantmaking for
the benefit of Hancock County and its residents.
Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 2 Est. 1995
In addition to the designated funds Gertrude
established for First Presbyterian Church and
Hope House, this unrestricted fund supports our
community’s changing needs.
Bank One Fund Est. 1993
Bank One established this fund as part of its
strong tradition of community giving. This is a
tradition which goes back to its predecessor
companies, Diamond Savings & Loan and
Hancock Savings & Loan.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Barchent Jr. Fund
Est. 1995
Strong supporters of scouting, the Hancock
County Fair, and other local organizations, Dick
and Shirley established this unrestricted fund to
give back to their community.
B. Ann Brossia Fund Est. 2011
This fund was established in memory of B.
Ann Brossia by The Community Foundation,
her husband, Steve, and children, Libby
and Stephen. Ann joined The Community
Foundation in March 2010 as the Development
Officer. This fund supports unrestricted
grantmaking for the benefit of Hancock County
and its residents.
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James F. and Mary Alys Brucklacher
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
Est. 1995
The Brucklachers established this trust to share
their good fortune with their home community
and with the charitable organizations they have
long supported.
Florence G. Collins Fund Est. 1995
A testamentary gift from the Florence G. Collins
estate established this fund. Florence was a
member of First Christian Church and was
instrumental in bringing Girl Scouts to Findlay.
Celebration of Life Fund Est. 2014
This Fund was established by The Community
Foundation’s Board of Trustees to receive gifts
in honor of individuals and memorial gifts
that have not been designated for a particular
fund. Proceeds from this endowed Fund for
the Common Good will be used to meet
emerging needs that will improve the quality of
life in Hancock County. In 2014 and 2015, gifts
were made to the Celebration of Life Fund in
memory of: Judge Robert Walker, Reg Wardle,
and Robert Constein.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Fund
Est. 1993
Cooper Tire has a long tradition of being a
responsible corporate citizen in our community.
Many current and former Cooper employees
are involved with The Community Foundation
as board members, committee members, and
donors.
George Countryman Fund Est. 2003
A 45-year Marathon Oil Company employee,
George left this generous gift to our community
as part of his estate.
Richard and Barbara Deerhake Fund
Est. 1993
Dick, a retired orthopaedic surgeon, and
Barbara, the first local program officer of the
L. Dale Dorney Fund and first president of
The Community Foundation, have supported
the community in many leadership positions.
Volunteerism and philanthropy have long been
Deerhake family priorities.
L. Dale Dorney Fund Est. 1976; Revised 1999
L. 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 established to complement and work
cooperatively with the Dorney Fund. In 1999,
when The Community Foundation became
independent from the Cleveland Foundation,
the Dorney Fund assets designated for Hancock
County were returned to our community.
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Mary Ann Emerine Fund Est. 2005
Mary Ann Speiser Emerine established this fund
with a gift from her charitable remainder trust
to support charitable organizations in Hancock
County.
Fifth Third Bank Fund Est. 1994
Fifth Third Bank established this fund in the
philanthropic tradition of Findlay’s founding
fathers, to be a good corporate citizen in order
to create a strong community.
Findlay Industries, Inc. Fund Est. 1993
This fund was established by the founder of
Findlay Industries, Philip D. Gardner, to support
our community.
G. Richard and Beverly Fisher Fund
Est. 1995
Beverly Fisher established this fund as a means
of “putting her roots down” in the community
that became her home after many years of
traveling for Dick’s job with Marathon. She also
established a scholarship fund in Dick’s honor at
The Community Foundation.
Philip D. Gardner Fund Est. 1993
Mr. Gardner, founder of Findlay Industries, Inc.
and local philanthropist, established this fund
to support the start-up of The Community
Foundation. He also served on the steering
committee that established The Community
Foundation.
Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Fund Est. 1993
Ivan, former Chairman and CEO of Cooper
Tire & Rubber Company, and Dorothy, an
active community member and mother to
their five children, established this fund to
support their community. Ivan served on the
steering committee that helped establish The
Community Foundation and on the Finance &
Investment Committee.
Evelyn Hamilton Fund Est. 2008
Evelyn Hamilton established this fund, through
a charitable gift annuity, to support her
community.
Hancor, Inc. Fund Est. 1993
Hancor, (now Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.)
founded in 1887 in Findlay, is committed to
supporting communities in which it operates
in order to provide services for its valued
workforce.
Intersil Corporation Fund Est. 2002
Intersil Corporation established this fund to
support our community.
George H. and Helen K. Koepke Fund
Est. 1996
George and Helen moved to Findlay in 1985
at the invitation of their daughters and sons-
in-law, Susan and David Healy, and Sandra
and Lloyd Bunting. As dedicated supporters of
our community, they admired the charitable
objectives of The Community Foundation.
Marjorie Kuhlman Fund Est. 2002
A member of East Foulke Avenue Church of
God where she was a Sunday school teacher
and pianist, Marjorie left this unrestricted gift as
part of her estate.
Gertrude A. Lee Fund Est. 2007
In her last will and testament, Gertrude Lee
left an unrestricted gift to The Community
Foundation. Gertrude’s interests included
supporting health care and women’s issues.
Howard and Carolyn Marvin Fund Est. 2000
Longtime members of First Presbyterian Church,
Howard and Carolyn left this estate gift to their
community. Howard was a 40-year Marathon
Oil employee and a deacon, elder, trustee, and
financial secretary for the church.
Norman and Jane Nicholson Fund Est. 1993
The Nicholson family moved to Findlay in 1960
where Norm worked for Marathon Oil until
his retirement in 1986. He was co-chairman
of the steering committee that established
The Community Foundation and served on
the Board of Trustees from 1996-2009. Jane
volunteered at the hospital for 25 years and was
instrumental in starting programs that enabled
elderly residents to stay in their homes.
The Ohio Bank Fund Est. 1993
Reinvestment in the community where you live
and work was the philosophy of Peter Hosler,
founder of The Ohio Bank. Even though The
Ohio Bank is no longer in operation, having
merged with Sky Bank and later Huntington, this
fund continues to support our community.
OHM Corporation Fund Est. 1993
This fund was established by CEO and President
of OHM, James Kirk. Although OHM is no longer
headquartered in Findlay, the fund serves as a
permanent legacy and continues to support our
community.
Mike and Pat Oxley Fund Est. 2015
The Oxley family has long been a friend of the
Foundation and the Hancock County area.
This fund was established prior to Rep. Oxley’s
passing to be used to meet the immediate
needs of the community.
Garry and Kathleen Peiffer Fund Est. 2009
Garry and Kathleen established this fund to
support the unrestricted grantmaking of The
Community Foundation. A long-time member
of The Community Foundation’s Finance &
Investment Committee, Garry was named to
the Board of Trustees in 2009 and also serves as
treasurer of the Board.
Pfeiffer Family Fund Est. 1995
The Pfeiffer family moved to Findlay in 1957
when Sterling began working for McDonald
& Company Securities. Active community
members, Sterling and Meredith established this
charitable lead trust to increase the unrestricted
assets of The Community Foundation.
The Schaefer Fund Est. 2001
John H. “Jack” Schaefer originally established
this fund as a Donor Advised Fund to support
his charitable interests. Upon his death, the
fund converted to unrestricted dollars to be
distributed at the discretion of The Community
Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Madeleine Thomas Schneider Fund
Est. 2005
Born and raised in Findlay, Madeleine’s family
had deep roots in the community. This fund
was established through a gift from her estate to
benefit Hancock County. It is the second largest
gift made to The Community Foundation, and
when received in 2005, it nearly doubled the
assets of The Community Foundation.
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Schoonmaker Family Fund Est. 1998
The Schoonmaker Family Charitable Lead Trust
supports unrestricted grantmaking.
Donald V. and Mary (Pat) Sink Fund
Est. 2006
To honor their lifelong family and business roots
in Findlay and Hancock County, Don and Pat
established this charitable gift annuity fund at
The Community Foundation.
Gene and Peggy Slough Fund Est. 2014
Having lived in Findlay and Hancock County
almost all of their lives, Peggy Slough made this
gift to honor the memory of her husband Gene
and to leave a legacy to the community that
both of them held dear. This fund will allow The
Community Foundation to assess community
needs and respond by awarding grants to
nonprofit organizations doing the community’s
most critical work.
Robert L. and Dortha W. Stober Fund
Est. 1998
A native of Hancock County, Dortha Wilch
Stober believed that giving to the community
was important. Hard-working people, she and
her husband, Bob, were owners of Stober’s
Rubber Stamp Company from 1959-1994.
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Jack and Midge Thomas Fund Est. 1997
Jack and Midge Thomas are Findlay natives and
owned Thomas Jewelers located in downtown
Findlay. They established this charitable
remainder trust because they felt most
fortunate to have grown up and lived in Findlay
and wanted to help ensure a positive future for
the community.
Tell and Opal Thompson Fund Est. 2006
This fund was established through a gift from
the estate of Opal Thompson to support
Hancock County.
The Community Endowment Fund
Est. 1993
This general unrestricted fund supports the
community needs of Findlay and Hancock
County as determined by The Community
Foundation Board of Trustees. Gifts of all sizes
are pooled together in this fund. Donors who
wish to support the unrestricted grantmaking
of The Community Foundation, without
establishing a named fund of their own, may
give to the Community Endowment Fund.
Deborah Ruth Wall Fund Est. 1993
Jim and Pat Wall established this fund in
memory of their daughter, Debbie, with
the proceeds of her estate. A generous and
caring young woman, they are confident she
would approve of this gift to The Community
Foundation for the benefit of the community.
William R. Webb Fund Est. 2013
Through a Fund for the Common Good, William
R. Webb’s legacy will give and grow forever to
improve the quality of life in the Findlay and
Hancock County community.
Whirlpool Foundation Fund Est. 1993
Whirlpool Corporation established this
unrestricted fund to support the community
and their employees who benefit from The
Community Foundation’s grantmaking.
Whirlpool’s Findlay plant is the largest
dishwasher manufacturing facility in the world.
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
their organization’s future. As the endowments
grow, they become an increasingly valuable
source of support for the programs and services
these agencies provide to our community.
The following nonprofit organizations have
established agency funds at The Community
Foundation.
50 North Fund Est. 2004
This fund supports programs and services
provided by 50 North, formerly the Hancock
County Agency on Aging, which seeks to
enhance the quality of life of older adults by
empowering them to maintain independence
through advocacy, education, support, and
fellowship.
Arlington Local School District Capital
Improvement Fund Est. 2006
This fund was established by the Arlington
School Foundation to provide a means for
donors to support land and building acquisitions
and capital improvements for Arlington Local
Schools.
Arlington Local School District
Educational Excellence Fund Est. 2006
This fund was established by the Arlington
School Foundation to enhance the classroom
experience and improve the effectiveness of the
curriculum for Arlington Local Schools.
Black Heritage Library & Multicultural
Center Fund Est. 2002
This fund was established by library founder
Nina Parker to support the agency’s educational
programs, services and capital improvements in
its efforts to build harmony and understanding.
Blanchard Valley Center Endowment Fund
Est. 2006
This fund provides general support for
Blanchard Valley Center, which serves Hancock
County children and adults with disabilities.
Boy Scouts / Local Council Fund Est. 2006
This fund supports the efforts of the Black
Swamp Area Council of the Boy Scouts of
America.
Camp Berry Boy Scout Fund Est. 2005
This fund was established to maintain, sustain,
and improve the facilities at Camp Berry for
generations of scouts.
Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio Fund
Est. 2005
The Friends of Camp Fire USA of Northwest
Ohio established this fund to support youth
programs and projects of Camp Fire.
Camp Glen Scholarship Fund Est. 2005
The Friends of Camp Fire USA of Northwest
Ohio established this fund to support a
scholarship program to send area youth to
Camp Glen for resident or day camp.
Cancer Patient Services Endowment Fund
Est. 2003
This 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 educational
resources.
Century Health Family Service Fund
Est. 2000
This fund supports the agency’s services as a
mental health and substance abuse outpatient
clinic and its programming which directly
impacts the mental well-being of individuals and
families.
City Mission of Findlay, Ohio, Capital Fund
Est. 2001
This fund supports the agency’s land and
building acquisitions and capital improvements.
City Mission serves the physical and spiritual
needs of both local and transient persons by
providing shelter, food, and rest in emergency
situations.
The Community Improvement Fund
Est. 2006
Established by the City of Findlay, this fund
supports community improvements, including
the creation of a downtown park and other
projects within the community.
Barbara Deerhake Fund Est. 2003
Established by The Community Foundation
Board of Trustees to recognize Barbara’s
years of service as program officer of the
L. Dale Dorney Fund and first president of
The Community Foundation, this endowed
fund supports the operational costs of The
Community Foundation.
Dudley, Findlay Music Boosters Fund
Est. 2010
This fund is in memory of Ruth and Allen
Dudley. The purpose of the fund is to support
the Findlay Music Boosters and its programs to
promote music education in the Findlay City
Schools.
Family Resource Center Fund Est. 2004
This fund supports Family Resource Center
and its programs which provide specialized
behavioral health services to individuals,
children, and families to strengthen family life
and promote personal growth.
Findlay Art League Fund for Visual Arts
Est. 2005
This fund supports visual arts in Hancock
County through the promotion of local artists,
community education and gallery shows.
Findlay Enrichment Program Inc. Fund
Est. 2006
This fund was established by a group of
parents to support and encourage educational
enrichment programs for children in Findlay
City Schools, as well as broaden the number of
services offered and students served.
The Findlay-Hancock County Community
Foundation Administrative Endowment
Fund Est. 1999
The Community Foundation Board of Trustees
established this fund to support its annual
operating costs. The board strives to maintain
low administrative fees while still being able
to support the growth of The Community
Foundation.
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless
Fund Est. 2000
This fund supports Hope House, a transitional
residence facility for homeless women and
children. Hope House was founded in 1990 by
Sister Karen Elliott with a grant from the L. Dale
Dorney Fund.
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
Fund Est. 2002
This fund supports the programs, projects, and
capital purchases of the library.
Flag City Honor Flight Fund Est. 2013
This fund was established by the Flag City
Honor Flight Board to provide ongoing support
for its programs to transport America’s local and
surrounding area veterans to Washington D.C.
to visit those memorials dedicated to honor
their service and sacrifices.
Founding Fathers Lecture Series of the
Hancock Historical Museum Fund Est. 2000
This fund was established by the Museum
Foundation to support the lecture series and to
honor the five founding fathers of the Museum
Association: Harold Corbin, Jack Harrington,
Ed Heminger, Joe Opperman, and Jim
Brucklacher.
Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County
Public Library Fund Est. 1995
This fund supports the Friends of the Findlay-
Hancock County Public Library and its
programs. It was the first agency endowment
established at The Community Foundation.
Grace Speaks Fund Est. 2014
This fund supports Grace Speaks, an
organization that helps children find their voices
by providing affordable speech therapy in the
Hancock County area.
Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock
County Fund Est. 2014
This fund supports Habitat for Humanity’s
mission to put God’s love into action by
bringing people together to build and repair
homes, communities and hope. Habitat
provides a hand up so everyone can have a
decent place to live.
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Hancock Historical Museum Fund Est. 2015
The Hancock Historical Museum is a privately-
funded, non-profit history museum founded
in 1970 by five Findlay residents to collect
and preserve the rich history of Hancock
County. This fund will support the Museum by
preserving the rich heritage of Hancock County
to honor the past and inspire the future.
Hancock County Sheriff - K-9 Unit Fund
Est. 2008
This fund supports the Hancock County Sheriff’s
Department’s K-9 Unit, providing funds for
purchases, training, and maintenance. The initial
gift to this fund was made by Findlay graduate
and NFL quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger,
through The Giving Back Fund.
Hancock Parks Bicycling Fund Est. 2006
This fund supports construction and
maintenance of bicycle paths and trails in
Hancock County. It also supports bicycle safety
classes and bicycle recreation programs as
determined by the Hancock Parks Foundation.
Hancock Parks Endowment Fund Est. 1999
The Hancock Parks Foundation established
this fund to support the Hancock Park District
and other qualified organizations, exclusively
for parks and other recreational activities within
Hancock County.
Humane Society of Hancock County Fund
Est. 2006
This fund supports programs, projects, clinics,
and capital improvements as determined by
The Humane Society Foundation of Hancock
County.
Gene & Evelyn Kelsey Fund for Christian
Clearing House Est. 2009
This fund was established by the Christian
Clearing House Board of directors in honor of
the couple’s many years of dedication to the
organization. This fund will support the agency’s
mission to provide emergency assistance to
Hancock County residents.
Law Enforcement - K-9 Fund Est. 2006
This fund was established to support the
Findlay City Police Department’s canine
officer program, as well as to provide related
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equipment and training. The initial gift to this
fund was made by Findlay graduate and NFL
quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, through The
Giving Back Fund.
Legal Aid of Western Ohio Fund
Est. 2015
This fund will support Legal Aid of Western
Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) and its programs that provide
free legal help in civil matters to eligible low-
income individuals and groups in Findlay and
Hancock County who do not have access to
the legal system and cannot afford a private
attorney.
Marilyn and Gordon Macklin
Intergenerational Institute Fund Est. 2003
This fund, established by a gift from the estate
of Gordon Macklin, supports the Macklin
Intergenerational Institute and its programs,
improving the lives of all ages through multi-age
programming, care, community relationships,
and creative communication.
Mazza Enthusiasts Endowment Fund
Est. 2000
This fund was established by volunteers and
supporters of the Mazza Museum to foster
artistic excellence in children’s literature through
general support of the museum and support of
the Medallion Program.
McClelland Family Student Art Fund
Est. 2004
The McClelland Family established this fund to
support the Findlay Art League and student art
exhibits.
Mission Possible Fund Est. 2015
The Mission Possible Fund will support the
Mission Possible organization in its efforts to
educate and equip Christ-centered leaders in
underserved areas of the world through a focus
on leadership training, education, evangelism
and discipleship, improved school programs
and upgraded facilities, Christian worship,
medical care and other similar community
functions.
Old Mill Stream Foundation Fund Est. 2008
This fund was established by The Old Mill
Stream Foundation to perpetuate the activities
and to sustain the Hancock County Fairgrounds.
This fund serves to support this mission in
perpetuity, predominantly for the benefit of
Junior Fair activities in Hancock County.
Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape
Crisis Services Fund Est. 2002
This fund supports the agency and its programs
and projects related to domestic violence and
sexual assault.
Ottawa Kiwanis Club Tri-Centennial Fund
Est. 2013
The Ottawa Kiwanis Club established this
designated fund to benefit the Ottawa-Glandorf
area during the tri-centennial celebration of the
United States of America. No sooner than June
1, 2076, the proceeds of this fund are to be
used by the Village of Ottawa to make capital
improvements in the Ottawa-Glandorf area.
Owens Community College - Findlay
Campus Fund Est. 2006
This fund was established by the Owens
Community College Foundation to support
scholarships and other programs for the Findlay
Campus.
Miriam S. Rader McComb Public Library
Fund Est. 2008
This fund was made possible by a gift from
Dave Rader and Susan Kinn, the children of
Miriam S. Rader, former director and lifelong
supporter of the library. Her dedication to the
library and the community was tremendous
and this fund stands as a fitting tribute to her 44
years of service.
Read For Life Fund Est. 2008
This agency endowment fund was established
by Read For Life, an adult literacy program
which provides reading instruction through
trained volunteers. The Findlay-Hancock County
Public Library assumed responsibility for this
program in 2014.
United Way of Hancock County Fund
Est. 1996
The purpose of this fund, established by the
United Way Foundation, is to support the
programs of United Way and its member
agencies, and to support the administrative
expenses of United Way.

The University of Findlay Fund Est. 1999
This fund was established by the University to
support scholarship opportunities for students
and for general operating needs.
Winebrenner Theological Seminary Fund
Est. 2008
This fund was established by Winebrenner
Theological Seminary to support their work in
perpetuity.
Women’s Resource Center Fund Est. 2013
The Women’s Resource Center Board
established this fund to support its Christian-
based programs that provide women
compassionate support in the area of
pregnancy services, always respecting the
sanctity of life. It also provides young families
with information and encouragement, and
teens with education in the areas of sexual
integrity, healthy choices, and positive futures.
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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
A personal approach to giving.
Donor Advised Funds are convenient, flexible tools for individuals, families, businesses, or
groups that want to be personally involved in suggesting grant awards made possible by
their gifts. If you have a range of community interests, you may find that a Donor Advised
Fund is an ideal vehicle for fulfilling your charitable wishes.
Craig and Mary Lou Anderson Family
Foundation Fund Est. 2006
Craig and Mary Lou established this fund to give
back to their community, where they have been
involved for more than 30 years.
Arlington School Foundation Advised
Fund
Est. 2006
This fund supports the administrative costs of
the Arlington School Foundation as it works to
raise funds for Arlington Local Schools.
Arlington School Foundation:
Sara Wagner Gast and Pat Wagner
Memorial Fund Est. 2007
This fund, established in memory of Sara
and Pat by their family, supports the band,
cheerleading, and extra-curricular programs at
Arlington Local Schools.
Roy & Marcia Armes Family Fund Est. 2012
This fund was established by Roy and Marcia
Armes to give back to the community in a
meaningful way. They hope to make a positive
difference in the quality of life in Hancock
County through their philanthropic efforts.
Grants from this fund will focus primarily on
health and education.
Leah H. and Thomas C. Buchanan Fund
Est. 2011
This Donor Advised Fund was established by
Leah to give back to the community that has
been so good to her family.
Frank R. and Mary Jane Cosiano Fund
Est. 2005
This fund was created to support the family’s
charitable interests.
Allan H. Davis Fund Est. 2004
Findlay native Judge Allan Davis established this
fund to support his charitable giving. He has
been a strong supporter of The Community
Foundation from the very beginning, serving as
chairman for the original Dorney Fund (1978-
1997) and currently as a member of the Finance
& Investment Committee.
Thomas B. Donnell Fund Est. 1993
A philanthropist with deep family roots in the
community, Tom Donnell established the very
first Donor Advised Fund at The Community
Foundation to support his charitable interests.
Tom was co-chairman of the steering
committee that established The Community
Foundation and currently serves on the Finance
& Investment Committee.
Findlay Rotary Foundation Forward Fund
Est. 2001
The goal of this fund is to make a substantial
and lasting contribution to the local community
through the support of worthy causes and
projects as determined by the Findlay Rotary
Foundation.
William D. Frack Donor Advised Fund
Est. 2014
Seventy-five percent of the annual distributions
from this fund will benefit Bowling Green State
University Men’s Basketball Program. Twenty
percent of the annual distribution will be used
to establish the William D. Frack Field of Interest
Fund to assist individuals who are homeless
or victims of domestic violence in Hancock
County. The remaining five percent will address
other community needs.
Hancock Leadership Legacy Fund
Est. 2012
This fund will support future Hancock
Leadership Class projects or poverty alleviation
in Hancock County with an emphasis on
education. The Class of 2012 chose this
name for the fund in the hope that Hancock
Leadership Alumni and future classes will
support the fund with donations.
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Kneeskern Family Fund Est. 1997
This fund was established to support the family’s
charitable interests in Tiffin and Seneca County.
Mary Martha Class Fund Est. 1997
The Mary Martha Class of Christ Lutheran
Church in Carey, Ohio is a Sunday School
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.
McComb Rotary Fund Est. 2015
Made possible by a gift from Dr. Marion V.
Arbogast, the McComb Rotary Fund will support
the McComb community as needed with a
focus on education.
McMath Family Fund Est. 2013
Jeff and Tracy McMath established this fund
to teach their children about the joy of giving.
Jeff and Tracy hope that through this fund, their
children will grow a spirit of generosity, remain
close as they make charitable giving decisions
together, become more aware of the needs of
others, and learn to make thoughtful and wise
charitable gifts.
Zach Morgan Memorial Youth Leadership
Fund Est. 2007
This fund, established in memory of Zach by his
family, supports youth leadership opportunities
in Hancock County, in particular the ENGAGE
program and Hancock Youth Leadership.
Andy and Mary Ellen Peters Family Fund
Est. 2004
This fund supports the family’s charitable
interests.
Larry and Cara Kemler Ray Fund Est. 2015
This fund, established by Larry in memory of
his wife, will provide support for education and
nonprofit organizations in Hancock or Van Wert
Counties, which were Larry and Cara’s lifetime
homes, with particular emphasis on youth
entering a career in agriculture.
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Ralph and JoAnn Reeds Fund Est. 2014
Through this fund, Ralph and JoAnn Reeds
will continue to support the organizations and
interests to which they have devoted much of
their lives.
J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt Family
Fund Est. 1999
Alec and Sandy established this fund to
contribute to the progress of “people helping
people” for future generations. A retired Cooper
Tire executive, Alec currently serves on The
Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees and
the Finance & Investment Committee.
Robertson-Gillis Family Fund Est. 2013
Julie and Jim Robertson created this fund
to honor their family, to provide an example
of benevolence to their children and
grandchildren, and to return something to this
community which has blessed them in so many
ways.
Ralph Russo Family Fund Est. 2003
This fund was created to support the family’s
charitable interests. Ralph served on The
Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees and
served as Chairman from 2010-2012.
Jeremy Shock Memorial Fund Est. 2007
This fund, established by the Shock Family
with the assistance of Fresh Encounter, Inc., to
honor Lance Corporal Jeremy Shock USMC,
will benefit the City of Green Springs Parks &
Recreation Department.
Cindy Shoupe Parke Teach and Inspire
Fund Est. 2011
This Donor Advised Fund, in memory of
Cindy Shoupe Parke, will provide student and
professional development for the Findlay City
Schools in the area of social and emotional
learning.
Gregory James Shrader Memorial Fund
Est. 2011
This fund, established in memory of Gregory
by his family, is for the benefit and support
of youth programming, with priority given to
organizations espousing Christian ideals.
Elaine and Gene Stevens Family
Foundation Est. 2005
Elaine and Gene Stevens, local business owners
since 1980, established this fund to give back
to the community and to ensure that charitable
giving will continue to be part of the Stevens
family tradition. Gene previously served from
2012 to 2015 on The Community Foundation
Board of Trustees.
Jane J. and Raymond J. Tille, M.D., Fund
Est. 1995
Jane and Raymond established this fund to
support literacy programs and women’s health
issues focusing on routine and preventative
medical services and education for women in
need.
C. P. and Evelyn J. Weaver Fund Est. 1999
Lifelong residents of Hancock County, C.P. and
Evelyn established this fund to give back to their
community.
Charles J. Younger Fund Est. 1996
Chuck established this fund to support his
charitable interests and give back to the
community. A former executive vice president
at Continental Cablevision, he served on
the Board of Trustees for The Community
Foundation from 1996-2013 and currently
serves on the Finance & Investment Committee.
Mariann Dana Younger Fund Est. 1996
Mariann established this fund with a special
interest in organizations dealing with children
and the public good.
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Helping sustain and grow local organizations.
A designated fund provides a wonderful way to give back to one or more specific
organizations that have touched your life. Your gift provides more than just annual funding
– your favorite organization will benefit from The Community Foundation’s investment
stewardship and ability to manage endowment funds.
Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 1 Est. 1995
This fund, established by Ms. Anderson, will
support the First Presbyterian Church of
Findlay for 20 years. After that time, the funds
will convert to unrestricted support for the
community.
Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 3 Est. 1998
This fund, established by Ms. Anderson in her
estate plan, supports Hope House for the
Homeless for 20 years. After that time, the
funds will convert to unrestricted support for
the community.
Arlington School Foundation:
Mary Lou Steinman Reading Fund Est. 2015
The Steinman Family established the Arlington
School Foundation: Mary Lou Steinman Family
Reading Fund in honor of their mother Mary
Lou. This fund will enhance reading programs
and opportunities for Arlington Local School
students.
Associated Charities Fund Est. 2015
For 102 years, Associated Charities has been
serving the Hancock County area. Over $7.5
million has been given to more than 100,000
clients in that time. This fund will support
Associated Charities’ mission of serving those in
need in Hancock County.
Richard N. and Mildred B. Bishop Fund
Est. 2005
This fund, established in honor of Richard and
Mildred by their children, supports Christian
Clearing House.
Midge Breece Fund for Putnam County
Homecare and Hospice, Inc. Est. 2001
This fund was established by Midge Breece,
daughter Lynne, and son Bernie, to support the
Hospice Program through Friends of Putnam
County Homecare and Hospice, Inc.
This organization assisted the Breece Family
through a time of end-of-life care. The fund
will provide ongoing support to community
members and their families.
Esther Buckingham Fund for Mental
Health Care at Century Health Est. 2015
Esther Buckingham’s three daughters, Lucy,
Susan and Lisa, established this fund in her
honor to support Century Health, which
provided Esther with exceptional care. It will
ensure a full continuum of high quality mental
health care, including prescription medications
necessary to such care, for all persons
regardless of ability to pay.
C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall Fund Est. 2011
This fund was established by a Donor Advised
Fund of The Community Foundation. This fund
supports C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall’s mission to provide
assistance free of charge to those in need in
Hancock County.
Christian Clearing House - Dental Center
Fund Est. 2013
Christian Clearing House and the Dental Center
of Northwest Ohio established this designated
fund to support their program to provide
emergency dental services to eligible clients of
Christian Clearing House through the Dental
Center of Northwest Ohio.
City Mission of Findlay, Ohio, Fund
Est. 1999
M. Margaret Foster established this fund to
support the City Mission, an emergency shelter
for those in need.
Harry F. Cooper Band Trust Est. 1997
This fund, established by a gift from the estate
of Harry Cooper, supports travel expenses of
the Findlay High School band. Historically, this
fund has been used to support travel expenses
to bowl games in accordance with his wishes.
ECLIPSe Endowment Fund Est. 2001
This fund was started with a grant from the
Foundation, Higher Education, and School
Partnership (CHESP) to help develop a Hancock
County youth grantmaking council to train
future civic leaders in philanthropy. This
program has since evolved into the ENGAGE
youth council.
The Family Center Fund Est. 2005
This fund supports The Family Center, a multi-
tenant nonprofit facility.
Findlay Area Arts Fund Est. 2003
This fund supports the operational costs
of the Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock
County, which provides, encourages, and
promotes quality arts presentations, educational
opportunities, and entertainment.
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
Fund – Genealogy Est. 2000
M. Margaret Foster established this fund to
support the genealogy department of the
library.
Beverly Fisher Findlay Art League Fund
Est. 2011
Beverly Fisher established this fund to support
the Findlay Art League.
Louie Foster Humane Society Fund
Est. 2013
Michael and Midge Foster established this
fund to support the Humane Society & SPCA
of Hancock County and its programs for the
rescue, care and maintenance of cats. They
established this fund in honor of Louie, their
beloved, beautiful, big black cat.
M. Margaret Foster Fund for Voices for
Children/CASA of Hancock County
Est. 2005
A gift from the estate of M. Margaret Foster
established this fund which supports Voices for
Children/CASA of Hancock County.
M. Margaret Foster Fund for United Way of
Hancock County Est. 2005
A gift from the estate of M. Margaret Foster
established this fund which supports agencies
of the United Way of Hancock County.
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M. Margaret Foster Local History Fund
Est. 2000
M. Margaret Foster established this fund to
support the maintenance of the Little Red
Schoolhouse, the MacArthur Train, and the Mae
Hutson Local History Resource Center of the
Hancock Historical Museum Fund.
Friends of Handbags That Help Fund
Est. 2007
This fund supports the administrative costs of
the Handbags That Help women’s giving circle.
Gliding Stars of Findlay Fund Est. 2014
The purpose of this fund, established by Brad
and Linda Koller, is to support Gliding Stars of
Findlay, which provides an adaptive ice skating
program for children and adults with special
needs. This program allows them to transcend
personal barriers to achieve their dreams
through instruction, practice, and an on-ice
choreographed performance.
Girl Scouts of Hancock County Fund
Est. 2014
Olga Swanson’s family established this fund for
Girl Scouts of Hancock County to support an
organization that played a fundamental role in
her life and will encourage young women to
develop lifelong self-confidence and leadership
skills.
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Daisy Fae Grieser Legacy Fund for
Humane Society Est. 2014
Karen Grieser established this fund in memory of
Daisy Fae, her lovable Cocker Spaniel, to support
the medical needs of animals at the Humane
Society & SPCA of Hancock County.
Karen and Eric Grieser Legacy Fund for
Findlay Hope House Est. 2014
This fund, established by Karen Grieser in
memory of her brother Eric, supports the
Bridges Out of Poverty Program of Hope House.
Hancock County Performing Arts
Center dba Marathon Center for the
Performing Arts Est. 2015
Built by and for the community, this fund allows
individual donors to provide for the permanent
support and maintenance of the Hancock
County Performing Arts Center.
Hancock Park District Blanchard River
Greenway Trail Fund Est. 2015
Established by The Hancock Park District, this
fund will support the planning and development
of a continuous Greenway Trail along the
Blanchard River in Hancock County.
Hancock Youth Leadership Fund Est. 2002
This fund, established through a gift from Intersil
Corporation, supports the programs of Hancock
Youth Leadership.
Handbags That Help Endowment Fund
Est. 2007
Established by an anonymous donor as a
show of support for Handbags That Help in
its inaugural year, this fund is a permanent
endowment fund which supports the annual
grantmaking of the women’s giving circle.
David S. and Susan M. Healy Fund
Est. 2000
Dave and Suzi established this fund to support
the administrative costs of The Community
Foundation. Retired from Spencer-Patterson
Insurance, Dave served on The Community
Foundation’s Board of Trustees from 1999-2012
and served as Chairman from 2007-2010.
Gwen and David Kuenzli Fund for The
Center for Safe & Healthy Children
Est. 2013
Gwen and David Kuenzli established this fund
to support the Center for Safe and Healthy
Children and its mission to minimize the trauma
experienced by victims of child abuse. Gwen
was named to The Community Foundation
Board of Trustees in 2013.
Kyle P. Luginbuhl Memorial Fund Est. 2004
This fund, established by Philip and Deb
Luginbuhl in memory of their son, is available to
students or graduates of Bluffton High School
or a rural high school in Allen, Hancock, Hardin
or Putnam Counties participating in international
student study programs through their college, or
the Rotary International Exchange program.
Patricia M. and John M. Luther Fund
Est. 2003
Believing that intergenerational experiences
enrich the lives of both the very young as well
as older citizens, John and Patty established
this fund to benefit Macklin Intergenerational
Institute.
Richard J. McCall Boy Scout Camping
Fund
Est. 2000
This fund was established by Dick’s wife, Betty,
and children, Dianna, Janet, James, and David,
to ensure that Boy Scouts residing in Hancock
County have the opportunity to attend summer
camp at Camp Berry or the National Jamboree.
Darrell and Alberta Prichard Fund for
Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio
Chapter Est. 2013
Members of the Prichard family established
this fund, in honor of the couple, to support
the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio
Chapter and its programs to educate and
advocate for individuals and families touched by
Alzheimer’s disease living in Hancock County.
William and Nancy Recker Hancock
County 4-H Fund Est. 2015
The William and Nancy Recker Hancock County
4-H Fund will, through its support of 4-H,
promote leadership and outstanding citizenship
among the youth of Hancock County.
Kyle Rogers Memorial Social Studies Fund
Est. 2012
This fund was established in memory of Kyle by
his family and the Arlington School Foundation.
Kyle was a beloved teacher, coach, mentor,
and friend over his 28 years at Arlington High
School. This fund will support social studies
education for Arlington students.
Marv and Judy Rower Fund for Christian
Clearing House Est. 2001
Marv and Judy established this fund for Christian
Clearing House to support local individuals
in need of assistance with housing, utilities,
medical needs, food, and transportation. Judy
served on The Community Foundation’s Board
of Trustees from 1996-2009.
Secor Fund Est. 1997
This fund was established through a gift from
the estate of Dorothy (Sikorski) Secor, to honor
her husband, Steve, and as her personal legacy.
It supports Project N.O.W. (New Opportunities
for Work), a program of Millstream Career &
Technology Center.
T. R. Shoaff Fund for the Chance to Dance
Foundation Est. 2004
This fund, established by Edward and Judy
Reading in honor of Judy’s father, supports the
work of the Chance to Dance Foundation which
assists gifted ballet and dance students.
Bill and Eveline Stitt Fund Est. 2015
The purpose of the Bill and Eveline Stitt
Fund is to support early literacy intervention
through the use of mentors in the Findlay City
School and Hancock County School districts.
The intervention program is designed for
prekindergarten-2 students and is targeted
toward the most at-risk students.
Tell Thompson University of Findlay Fund
Est. 2006
This fund, established with a gift from the estate
of Opal Thompson to honor her husband,
supports general operations of The University of
Findlay.
Tell Thompson YMCA Fund Est. 2006
This fund, established with a gift from the estate
of Opal Thompson to honor her husband,
supports the general operations of the Findlay
Family YMCA.
Tell and Opal Thompson Blanchard Valley Grant and Emily Young Fund Est. 2000
Health Foundation Fund Est. 2006 Emily Settle Young established this fund in
This fund, established with a gift from the estate memory of her husband, Grant, to publicly
of Opal Thompson, is designated for acknowledge the many benefits he received
the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation and from YMCA programs when he was young. The
supports operating expenses of the Blanchard fund supports membership and activity fees for
Valley Health System. underprivileged children in Findlay and Hancock
County.
Tell and Opal Thompson Findlay-Hancock
County Public Library Fund Est. 2006 Mariann Dana Younger Fund for Mazza
This fund, established with a gift from the Museum Est. 2015
estate of Opal Thompson, supports the Findlay- This fund will provide support for Mazza
Hancock County Public Library. Museum to employ a deputy director to
assist with the museum’s mission, which is
Tell and Opal Thompson Lutheran Church to promote literacy and enrich the lives of all
Fund Est. 2006 people through the art of children’s literature.
This fund, established with a gift from the estate
of Opal Thompson, supports various Lutheran
charities.
Tell, Opal, and Richard Thompson
Blanchard Valley Center Fund Est. 2006
This fund, established with a gift from the estate
of Opal Thompson in honor of her son Richard,
supports the care, repair, and maintenance of
residential facilities at Blanchard Valley Center.
United Way of Hancock County
Administrative Endowment Fund Est. 2002
The fund, established with an initial gift from
Intersil Corporation, supports the United Way of
Hancock County’s administrative needs.
Wilhelmina Maxine Wagner Fund for
Calvary Baptist Church & Heritage
Christian School Est. 2012
Wilhelmina Wagner established this fund
through her estate to support Calvary Baptist
Church by providing scholarships for deserving
students to attend Heritage Christian School.
Walter L. Weber Fund Est. 2004
This fund, established by Norma L. Weber in
memory of her husband, Walter, and his parents,
Fred and Kathryn Weber, is designated for the
perpetual care of grounds and landscaping at St.
John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Barton and Josephine Wilson Fund for
Mazza Museum Est. 2001
This fund was established by Josephine Wilson
to support the administrative costs of the Mazza
Museum.
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 FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS
Connecting personal values to high-impact opportunities.
Field of interest funds allow you to target your gift to address needs in the area of your
choice - arts, health, education, aging, at-risk youth, etc. Our board awards grants to
community organizations and programs that are making a difference in the area you
select. Your gift stays flexible enough to meet community needs in your interest area -
even as needs change over time.
John C. and Jane C. Barbieri Fund Est. 1999
To celebrate the new millennium, John and
Jane Barbieri established this fund to support
educational projects and programs in our
community.
W. Ray Bennett Fund Est. 2009
This fund was established through a gift of
farmland to The Community Foundation. It will
support the welfare of companion animals.
Community Mental Health Fund Est. 2013
This fund was established through a
collaborative effort of local mental health
agencies to support programs and operations
of nonprofit agencies providing services to
improve emotional and mental health, including
substance abuse prevention and services, to
residents of Findlay and Hancock County.
ECLIPSe and ENGAGE Grants Fund
Est. 2001
This fund supports the grantmaking of ENGAGE,
a Hancock County youth council which trains
future civic leaders in philanthropy and service-
learning.
Field of Interest Fund for Education
Est. 1993
This fund supports education in our community
by pooling together the gifts of multiple donors.
The Findlay Publishing Company Fund
Est. 1993
The Findlay Publishing Company established
this fund to support structured educational
programs that benefit the community.
Beverly Fisher Community Fund Est. 2007
Beverly established this fund for the
improvement of the Greater Hancock County
area and to aid the future development of a
community arts center in downtown Findlay.
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M. Margaret Foster Education Fund
Est. 2005
This fund, established with a gift from the M.
Margaret Foster estate, supports projects and
programs that improve the quality of classroom
education and stimulate student learning.
M. Margaret Foster Health Fund Est. 2005
This fund, established with a gift from the M.
Margaret Foster estate, supports health-related
causes concerned with heart disease, cancer,
lupus, and arthritis.
M. Margaret Foster Women and Children’s
Fund Est. 2005
This fund, established with a gift from the M.
Margaret Foster estate, supports projects and
programs of Hancock County agencies that
address the issues of women and children in
need or who may be homeless because of
domestic separation or domestic violence.
William D. Frack Field of Interest Fund
Est. 2015
The William D. Frack Field of Interest Fund
will focus on providing support to programs
and making resources available to individuals,
classes of individuals and/or families in Hancock
County who may be homeless, or, victims,
directly or indirectly, of domestic violence.
Fund for People with Developmental
Disabilities Est. 2014
This fund, established by Hancock County
Council for Retarded Children and Adults,
supports developmentally disabled persons in
Hancock County.
Greenway Conservancy Fund Est. 2008
This fund was established by Findlay residents,
Bert and Marlene Rayl, to encourage and
support environmental conservation education.

Greenway Conservancy of Hancock
County Fund Est. 2014
Bert and Marlene Rayl created this fund to honor
their family and to benefit this community which
has given them so much.
Hancock Education Fund Est. 2001
The Hancock Education Fund is a cooperative
grant program between The Community
Foundation, Findlay Rotary, and Findlay Rotary’s
Golden Apple Teachers. The fund provides grant
dollars to provide teachers with resources that
promote “21st Century Learning” skills.
HancockREADS Endowment Fund Est. 2001
HancockREADS, an initiative of The Community
Foundation, supports literacy by promoting a
county-wide literacy philosophy and funding
literacy programs.
Handbags That Help Fund Est. 2007
This fund supports the grantmaking of the
Handbags That Help women’s giving circle.
Funds are raised annually through membership
donations, creating a pool of dollars which are
distributed to local nonprofit organizations.
J. William Hollington Fund Est. 1997
Mary Masters Hollington established this fund in
the name of her son, Bill Hollington, to support
programs for diabetic children residing in
Hancock County.
Lai Wei-zwei and Lai Hung Tsu-mei Fund
Est. 2011
This field of interest fund was established by
David and Amy 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 gift of real
estate. The purpose of this fund is to benefit
people in Hancock County who are affected by
mental illness.
William H. and Martha E. Lape Fund for
Innovative Initiatives Est. 1997
Martha Lape established this fund to support
innovative initiatives inspired by teachers, staff,
and administrators of Findlay City Schools.
Richard and Lynn McCord Fund Est. 1993
Dick and Lynn established this fund to support
medical needs in the community.
William J. Moore Fund Est. 2006
This fund, established by his four daughters,
supports recreational activities for youth in
Hancock County with a specific interest in
hunting and fishing.
National Lime & Stone Company Fund
Est. 1993
National Lime & Stone Company established
this fund to provide funding for educational
programs in our community.
Tom and Esther Orndorff Fund Est. 1995
Esther Orndorff established this fund to support
educational programs in the Hancock County
Schools with emphasis on the Hancock
Education Fund.
G. (Bud) and Valerie Poole Fund Est. 1994
Natives of Hancock County and graduates of
Van Buren High School, Bud and Valerie Poole
established this fund to support the educational
needs of our community.
Isabelle Pratt Fund for Education Est. 2015
Isabelle Pratt was a longtime educator in the
Findlay City Schools system and a lifelong
learner. Her legacy of education inspired her
family to create this Field of Interest fund in her
memory.
Jim and Mary Jane Roberts Fund Est. 2013
Jim and Mary Jane left this gift in their estate
to continue their lifetime passion for providing
assistance to low-income families in Hancock
County.
Anna Van Gorder Fund Est. 2002
Anna Van Gorder left this gift as part of her
estate to provide for the care, comfort, and
pleasure of elderly persons of Hancock County.
Barton and Josephine Wilson Fund for
Education Est. 2001
This fund was established by Josephine Wilson
to support the educational needs of our
community.
SUPPORTING
ORGANIZATIONS
High impact, high involvement, low
hassle.
A supporting organization is an excellent
alternative to a private foundation. You
select a minority of the board members
and support the causes you care about
most, while enjoying the favorable
tax treatment, immediate startup, and
ease of administration associated with
working through The Community
Foundation.
Hancock Properties Foundation Est. 2005
This supporting organization was established
to oversee the renovation, development, and
administration of The Family Center, a multi-
tenant nonprofit center.
Frank A. & Annett Hollington Guglielmi
Family Fund Est. 2000
This supporting organization was established
by the Guglielmi’s to teach their children about
philanthropy and to continue the family’s
tradition of giving to their community.
Board of Directors: Frank Guglielmi, Chairman;
Richard Flowers; Annett Hollington Guglielmi;
Michael S. Needler; Paul Worstell
Ex-Officio Members: Annie, Chris and Phillip
Guglielmi
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SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Investing in deserving students may be the best investment you ever make.
A scholarship is an investment in your community’s future. The Community Foundation
provides the expertise in administering the application process and awards scholarships
to deserving students. You can create a scholarship as a memorial to someone special,
selecting eligibility criteria that exemplify that person’s goals and values. Or, you may
use it to express your own educational values – or those of your family or business.
Our scholarship manager tracks performance to ensure students continue to meet the
terms for scholarship renewals.

Neil Acharya Memorial Tennis Scholarship Arlington School Foundation Scholarship

Est. 2006
Established by the family in memory of Neil,
a 2006 Findlay High School graduate, this
scholarship is for a Findlay High School student
who participates in tennis and is active in school
and community activities.
Herb S. and Cindy Aldrich Memorial
Scholarship Est. 2004
This scholarship, established in memory of Herb
and Cindy by their family, is for a student athlete
from McComb High School.
Eva Kate Cowen Anderson Scholarship
Est. 2000
Craig and Mary Lou Anderson and Jerry and
Paula Anderson established this fund in memory
of their mother. This scholarship is for a
Randolph Central High School (NY) graduating
senior who is committed to caregiving and
wishes to pursue post-secondary education in
nursing.
Dr. Marion V. Arbogast Scholarship
Est. 2013
Living in the McComb community for more
than fifty years, Dr. Marion Arbogast had hoped
to make a difference in his community by
helping McComb students attend college. This
scholarship will benefit a graduating senior of
McComb High School who is pursuing a career
in a health care field.
Arlington School Foundation:
Arlington Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Est. 2010
This scholarship, established by the Arlington
Athletic Boosters, is for an Arlington High
School athlete who will have participated in at
least one varsity sport prior to his or her senior
year and received at least one varsity letter by
graduation.
Est. 2006
This scholarship, established by the Arlington
School Foundation, is for a graduating senior
from Arlington High School.
Arlington School Foundation:
W.S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge Family
Scholarship Est. 2002
This fund, established in honor of Sherman and
Wanda by their family, awards two renewable
scholarships annually. One scholarship is for an
Arlington High School senior who participated
in sports and the other is for a student who has
been admitted to the Ohio Northern University
Pettit College of Law.
Arlington School Foundation:
Harold “Doc” Castor Memorial Scholarship
Est. 2008
This scholarship fund was established in
memory of longtime football coach, Harold
“Doc” Castor, for a graduating senior from
Arlington High School.
Arlington School Foundation:
Dally Family Scholarship Est. 2007
This four-year scholarship was established by
Marie M. Dally and the Dally Family to support
college tuition costs for students graduating
from Arlington High School.
Arlington School Foundation:
Keith and Sheila Jolliff Family Scholarship
Est. 2007
This scholarship was established by Keith and
Sheila for a graduating senior from Arlington
High School who plans to obtain a degree in
Business Administration or Procurement.
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Arlington School Foundation:
Robert and Helen McClelland Farm Child
Scholarship Est. 2003
This scholarship, established by their children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, is
for a graduating senior from Arlington High
School who was raised on an operating farm in
Hancock County.
Arlington School Foundation:
Cathie L. Solt Memorial Scholarship
Est. 2008
This scholarship fund, established by Michael
and Mabel Yung-I Wu Solt to honor Michael’s
sister, is for an Arlington High School senior.
Randy Baker Girls Basketball Scholarship
Est. 2008
This four-year scholarship was established by
long-time coach, Randy Baker, to assist girls
basketball players at Arcadia High School in
pursuing a college education.
Albert J. Ball Scholarship Est. 2006
This scholarship, established by Ruth Ball in
memory of her husband, is for a Hancock
County graduating senior who will pursue a
business degree.
Battles Stirling Scholarship Est. 2012
Shirley Stirling established this scholarship
to benefit a Cory-Rawson student. With this
scholarship, she hopes to change the life of
a student in the same way that her life was
changed when she received a scholarship many
years ago.

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Warren “Bullet” and Peg Kirk Bell
Scholarship Est. 2008
This four-year scholarship, established by the
Findlay Country Club as part of their 100th
anniversary celebration, is for a Findlay High
School senior athlete who demonstrates
perseverance and determination in overcoming
significant adversity in his or her life.
Daniel R. Bennett Scholarship Est. 1998
Daniel Bennett, the former owner of Bennett
Brothers Furniture Store in McComb, left a trust
to establish a scholarship program for McComb
High School. This scholarship is for graduating
seniors who demonstrate enthusiasm for
learning and good citizenship.
Jack Brown Memorial Scholarship Est. 2010
Pat established this fund, in memory of Jack
Brown, for the purpose of investing in the
higher education of students who demonstrate
athletic leadership at Liberty-Benton High
School. Pat was named to The Community
Foundation Board of Trustees in 2009, and
served as Chair from 2012-2014.
Joseph R. and Westelle L. Browne
Performing Arts Scholarship Est. 1996
Joe and Wes established this scholarship for
a Findlay High School graduating senior who
will pursue a major or minor degree in vocal or
instrumental music.
April Rodeheffer Burbach Scholarship
Est. 2006
This scholarship, established by April’s family in
her memory, supports a soccer player at Findlay
High School.
Lora Wiest Burgderfer Scholarship Est. 1997
This scholarship, established by Lora in her trust,
is for a Findlay High School graduating senior
who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning.
Bobby C. Burrell Golf Scholarship Est. 2010
Joyce Burrell, and children, Barbie, Bobbie,
Teresa, Terri, Tina, and Tommy, established
this fund in memory of Bobby C. Burrell. This
scholarship will assist a graduating senior of a
Hancock County high school who participated
in golf.
Kathy Carty Memorial Writing Scholarship
Est. 1997
This scholarship, established by family and
friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating
senior who will pursue a major in creative
writing, English, journalism or other writing
related field.
James L. Child Jr. Scholarship Est. 1997
This scholarship, established in memory of
James by the Child family, is for a Findlay High
School graduating senior who will pursue a
degree in engineering.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Centennial Scholarship Est. 2014
To celebrate its 100 years in the tire business
and to create an enduring legacy, Cooper Tire
& Rubber Company established this scholarship
for graduating high school seniors who are
children of current Cooper Tire & Rubber
Company employees in the U.S.
Matthew R. Copus Memorial Soccer
Scholarship Est. 2014
This scholarship, established in memory of
Matthew Copus, is for a graduate of Van Buren
High School who has participated and lettered
in varsity soccer.
Floyd J. and Alice K. Curran Scholarship
Est. 2002
This renewable scholarship, established by Floyd
and Alice, is for a high school graduate from a
state-chartered school or private school located
in Hancock County. Special consideration is
given to students from Arcadia High School.
Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship
Est. 2006
This four-year scholarship, established by
Mariann Dana Younger in memory of her
mother, is for a Mt. Pulaski High School (IL)
graduating senior who has participated in
music, art, or drama while in high school.
Richard E. (Dick) Daugherty Scholarship
Est. 2004
This scholarship, established by The Findlay
Publishing Company with the Findlay Rotary
Club, is for a Findlay High School graduating
senior who will pursue a major or minor in the
arts, including graphic design, music, dance,
theatre, broadcasting, or speech.
William P. and Pauline J. Deisel
Scholarship Est. 2008
William and Pauline established a trust in 1952
to benefit students in Allen County. These funds
were transferred to The Community Foundation
in 2008. The scholarship benefits a graduating
senior from an Allen County high school with
an emphasis on faith-based community service.
Esfandiary-Palte Scholarship Est. 2006
This scholarship, established by Jim and
Mahrokh (Esfandiary) Palte, is for an Ottawa-
Glandorf High School graduating senior. Priority
is given to students who are the first in their
family to pursue post-secondary education.
Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship
Est. 2008
This scholarship fund was established by an
anonymous donor to benefit a math student in
the senior class at Cory-Rawson High School.
The scholarship is awarded to the top student
as determined by a mathematical formula based
on GPA and ACT scores.
Jennifer L. Fell Memorial Art Scholarship
Est. 2004
This scholarship, established by the staff of
Findlay High School, is for a graduating senior
from Findlay High School who has taken at least
two years of visual arts courses in high school
and will study and pursue a career in the arts.
Findlay Area Golf Association Scholarship
Est. 2007
This scholarship, established by FAGA, is for a
graduating senior of a Hancock County high
school who has satisfied the requirements to
qualify for the FAGA Championship two of the
last three years.
Findlay Branch of the American
Association of University Women (AAUW)
Scholarship Est. 1999
This scholarship, established by M. Margaret
Foster, is for a female who resides in Hancock
County, is currently employed, and wishes
to pursue a degree that will improve her
profession, income, or standard of life.
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Findlay City Schools Social Studies
Teacher Memorial Scholarship in memory
of Charles Robert Clapper, Sheila Lewis,
and Mary Ellen Poff Est. 2009
This scholarship supports a Findlay High School
senior who excelled in social studies and
plans to pursue a major in an area of social
studies including, but not limited to, pre-law,
economics, psychology, political science, or
international relations.
Findlay Education Association Scholarship
Est. 2011
The purpose of this scholarship is to advance
education by providing scholarships to support
post-secondary education of Findlay High
School graduating seniors and children of
members of the Findlay Education Association.
Findlay High School Alumni Association
Scholarship Est. 1998
The Findlay High School Alumni Association
supports this fund with an annual fundraiser
each fall. This scholarship is for a Findlay
High School graduating senior who shows
enthusiasm for learning.
Findlay High School Class of 1951
Scholarship Est. 2010
This scholarship, established by the Class of
1951, is for a Findlay High School graduate. This
fund will ensure that future classes of Findlay
High School will be able to “reach for their
dreams.”
Findlay High School Class of 1956
Scholarship Est. 2006
This renewable scholarship, established by the
Class of 1956 at their 50-year class reunion, is
for a Findlay High School graduate who wishes
to pursue a degree in education.
Findlay Rotary Club Scholarship Est. 2001
This renewable scholarship is for a Hancock
County graduating senior who demonstrates
involvement in school and community activities.
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Richard Fisher Athletic Scholarship
Est. 2000
This four-year scholarship, established by
Beverly Fisher in memory of her husband, is for
a Findlay High School graduating senior who
has participated in athletics.
M. Margaret Foster Scholarship Est. 1999
This scholarship, established by M. Margaret
Foster, is for a graduate of a Hancock County
high school who will pursue a degree in English
or in a related field such as written or oral
communications, foreign language, or creative
writing.
William Clark Foster Scholarship Est. 1999
This scholarship, established by M. Margaret
Foster in honor of her brother, is for a graduate
of a Hancock County high school planning to
pursue a pre-law degree, or a college graduate
who will begin his or her first year of law school.
Robert J. Fox Scholarship Est. 2011
This scholarship, established by the Central
Middle School PTO and Robert Fox, is for a
Findlay High School graduating senior who
is studying education or a social studies field.
Preference will be given to students who
attended or the family of whom attended a
Findlay middle school.
Gail Getway Scholarship Est. 2010
This scholarship was established in memory
of Gail Getway. The award is for a full-time
student entering at least their sophomore year
at an accredited college or university to study
nursing.
Jean C. Graham Women’s Scholarship
Est. 1997
Jean established this fund to provide assistance
that will open doors and provide opportunity
for young women in Hancock County. This
four-year scholarship is for a female graduating
from a Hancock County high school who has
demonstrated hard work, good citizenship,
dependability, and character.
Hancock Federal Credit Union
Scholarship Est. 2014
The Hancock Federal Credit Union has a rich
history of service to members. In that tradition,
this scholarship was established to assist
members and their children with the cost of
post-secondary education.
Beth Bradley Heck Memorial Scholarship
Est. 2006
This scholarship, established by Jim Heck in
memory of his wife, is for a female graduate
of a Hancock County high school pursuing a
business degree. The Findlay Rotary Club serves
on the selection committee.
W. Kenneth and Ruth S. Helvie Scholarship
Est. 2005
This scholarship, established through a bequest
by the Helvies, is for a graduate of a Hancock
County high school who has demonstrated
good citizenship and attendance and wishes to
pursue a post-secondary education.
Historic Preservation Guild Memorial
Scholarship Est. 2005
This scholarship, established by the Historic
Preservation Guild in memory of Charles L.
Ebersole, recognizes the accomplishments of
graduates of Hancock County schools who will
be entering at least their junior year in college
studying historic preservation, architecture, or
history education.
L. Frick and Helen Hoadley Memorial
Scholarship Est. 2013
This scholarship, established by Larry and Leslie
Hoadley in memory of Larry’s parents, is for
a graduate of Van Buren High School who
will pursue a career in the trades at a qualified
educational institution.
John D. (“Doc”) Holladay Culinary Arts
Scholarship Est. 2015
John “Doc” Holladay has always been
passionate about the culinary arts. He has fond
memories of the time he spent in the kitchen
cooking with his mother as a child. Although Mr.
Holladay never made a career of his passion,
through this scholarship he is hoping to help
other Hancock County graduates do so.
John W. Hollington Scholarship Est. 2001
This scholarship, established by Mary Hollington,
is for an individual who lives in Hancock County
and is a graduate of a Hancock County high
school. It is for a high school senior entering
his or her first year of college or an older
student who will be returning to college after an
absence. The Findlay Rotary Club serves on the
selection committee.
Huston Financial Services Scholarship
Est. 1999
This scholarship, established by Dennis Huston,
is for a Findlay High School graduating senior
who will pursue a degree in business or finance,
and has participated in a varsity sport at Findlay
High School for at least one year.
Intersil Science and Engineering
Scholarship Est. 2002
This scholarship, dedicated to future engineers
of our community, is for a graduating senior
from a Hancock County high school who plans
to pursue an engineering degree.
Earl and Laverne Irons Family Scholarship
Est. 2001
This scholarship is dedicated to a Findlay High
School graduate who has demonstrated hard
work and high ethical standards in school, extra-
curricular activities, and life.
William H. Jackson Scholarship Est. 2000
This scholarship, established by Barbara Muzy
and family in memory of her brother, is for a
Findlay High School graduating senior who will
pursue instrumental music education.
Ronald N. Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
Est. 2000
This scholarship, established by Shirley (Jenkins)
Pettit and is supported annually by the Donnell
Chicken Barbecue, is for a Findlay High School
graduating senior who attended Donnell Middle
School for a least one full school year and
earned a letter in at least one sport during his or
her attendance there.
April Sue Jones Memorial Scholarship
Est. 2007
This scholarship, established by Sue Jones
Decker in memory of her daughter, is for a
female graduating senior from Cory-Rawson
High School who has lettered in two of the
following sports: basketball, volleyball, outdoor
track, or softball.
Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for
Medical Missions Est. 2007
This fund was established in memory of Brad
by his family, co-workers, and friends. The
scholarship supports students pursuing a career
in the medical field in Ohio or Michigan who
wish to participate, as Brad did, in medical
mission trips.
Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka Memorial
Scholarship Est. 2007
The scholarship fund, established by Vickie
Kobeszka in memory of her daughter, is for
a graduating senior of Liberty-Benton High
School who demonstrates a positive attitude, is
ready and willing to go above and beyond, and
is involved in his or her community or church.
Vance Kramer III Memorial Scholarship
Est. 1997
This scholarship, established by Vance Kramer
II and family in memory of Vance, is for a
graduating Findlay High School senior who has
excelled in art, drama, or music.
Raymond Landes Memorial Scholarship
Est. 2015
The Raymond Landes Memorial Scholarship,
established by the Landes Family, will benefit a
Findlay High School graduate who has achieved
academic excellence and is an active member
of school and community organizations.
Dave and Marge Lodge Golf Scholarship
Est. 2004
This scholarship, established by Marjorie Lodge
in memory of her husband, is for a graduating
senior from Findlay High School who has
played golf for no less than two years and who
will enroll in a math or science curriculum in
college.
Ed Lodico Memorial Scholarship Est. 2009
This scholarship was established in memory
of Ed by his wife, Donna, and children, James,
Sally, and Susan. The scholarship supports a
college junior majoring in science, math, or
engineering.
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Benjamin R. L. Lunn Merit Scholarship
Est. 1998
Larry and Sondra Lunn and their sons, Andrew
and Nick, established this fund in memory
of their son and brother. This scholarship is
for a Findlay High School graduate who has
participated and lettered in a sport at Findlay
High School (preferably football or track).
The Herbert A. and Clara Rickeard Mahler
Family Fund Est. 2015
The Herbert A. and Clara Rickeard Mahler Family
Scholarship was established by Dr. Herbert
A. Mahler and his family in memory of Clara
Rickeard Mahler. The purpose of this fund is
to assist a Hancock County graduate who is
pursuing a career in the medical field.
Punk and Martha Mains Memorial
Scholarship Est. 1998
L. H. “Punk” Mains established this fund in
memory of his wife, Martha. This scholarship is
for a Findlay High School graduating senior who
is a well-rounded student.
M. Andrew May Scholarship Est. 1999
This fund was established in memory of Andy
by his parents, Mark May and Elizabeth Wood,
and his sister, Katelyn. This scholarship is for
a Findlay High School graduating senior who
wishes to pursue a major in writing, political
science, government, or any field of social
studies.
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McComb Rotary Club/Marion Arbogast
Scholarship Fund Est. 2015
The McComb Rotary Club was chartered in
1929 with the goal of doing what is needed
for the McComb Community with a focus on
education. Made possible by a gift from Dr.
Marion V. Arbogast, this scholarship will benefit
a graduating senior from McComb High School
pursuing a college education.
Norbert F. Meyer Scholarship Est. 2014
Fritz and Else Meyer, with the help of family and
friends, established this renewable scholarship
in memory of their son, Norbert F. Meyer, for a
graduating senior of McComb High School who
will pursue a degree in engineering, medicine,
mathematics, or the sciences.
Erica Miller Culinary Arts Scholarship
Est. 2006
This scholarship, established by Bryan and
Karen Miller in memory of their daughter, is for
a graduating senior from a Hancock County
high school who is enrolled in the culinary arts
program at Millstream Career & Technology
Center and plans to pursue additional training in
culinary arts.
Glendora Mills Scholarship Est. 1999
The Glendora Mills Scholarship was created
in 1958 by Glendora and Bertha Mills, both
teachers at Donnell and Findlay High School.
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist
worthy boys and girls graduating from Findlay
High School, who plan to attend an accredited
college or university as a full-time freshman
student.
Thomas E. and Patricia (Conway) Moore
Perpetual College Award Est. 2008
Thomas E. Moore attended Lincoln Elementary,
Donnell Junior High, and Findlay High School.
He established this scholarship to benefit a
Findlay High School senior because of his fond
memories of this community.
Zach Morgan Memorial Scholarship
Est. 2007
This renewable scholarship, established by Dana
and Kathy Morgan in memory of their son, is for
a Liberty-Benton High School graduating senior
who has participated in one or more varsity
sports while in high school, is a member of
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National Honor Society, and who demonstrates
vision, insightfulness, thoughtfulness, and
compassion.
Needler Family Scholarship Est. 2002
This scholarship, established by the Needler
Family, is for Fresh Encounter, Inc., employees
and family members who are planning to attend
college majoring in agriculture, agribusiness,
food service management, business, wholesale
or retail business, or the independent grocer
business.
John Noble Hockey Scholarship Est. 2000
This four-year scholarship, established by family
and friends, is for a graduating Findlay High
School senior who played hockey, received a
varsity letter, demonstrates leadership ability,
and has good moral character.
Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Medical Scholarship Est. 2009
The physicians at Ohio Orthopaedics
established this scholarship to support
graduating seniors of a Blanchard Valley
Conference School or Findlay High School who
will pursue a degree in the medical profession
including, but not limited to, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, and athletic training.
Mike and Pat Oxley Scholarship Est. 2002
This scholarship was established by Mike and
Pat for a graduating senior from Findlay High
School who has made a significant contribution
to his or her school and participates in extra-
curricular activities.
Partners In Education Scholarship Est. 2009
This general scholarship fund was established in
2009 by the Board of Trustees of The Findlay-
Hancock County Community Foundation
to encourage donors to contribute to the
higher education of area youth, without the
requirements to establish a named fund.
Partners at or above $5,000 include:
Greg Miller Memorial Scholarship
Roger Renz Memorial Scholarship Est. 2000
This scholarship, established by family and
friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating
senior who displays dedication to basketball and
demonstrates an intense and unselfish style of
play on the court.
E. D. (Bud) and Jean Retter Scholarship
Est. 1998
This scholarship, established by Jean Ellis Retter
in memory of her husband, is for a Findlay High
School graduating senior who will pursue a
major in math or science.
Jon A. Schlueter Fund Est. 2012
This fund was established through the estate
of Jon A. Schlueter to support scholarships for
youth and teachers in Hancock County. Born
in Defiance, Ohio in 1941, Jon was a graduate
of Metamora High School and Bowling Green
State University. A long-time resident of Findlay,
Jon owned and operated Mid State Homes.
John Edward Seman Memorial
Scholarship Est. 2005
This scholarship, established by David and
Lisabeth Seman in memory of their son, is for
a graduating Findlay High School senior who
plans to major in civil, mechanical, electrical, or
chemical engineering.
Dr. Thomas Richard and Wendene Wilson
Shoupe Post Grad Scholarship Est. 1995
Wendene Shoupe established this fund in
memory of her husband, a long-time Findlay
physician who valued education and lifelong
learning. In 2008, their daughters requested that
Wendene’s name be added to the fund in honor
of her 90th birthday. This scholarship provides
financial assistance to deserving students who
wish to pursue graduate or professional studies.
Gregory James Shrader Memorial
Scholarship Est. 2011
This fund was established in memory of
Gregory by his parents, Jeff and Elsa Shrader,
and his brother, Jonathan. This scholarship is
for a senior swim team member at Findlay High
School who will be a full-time freshman student
at an accredited college, university, or technical
school.
Robert and Clara Shroy Scholarship
Est. 2015
The Robert and Clara Shroy Scholarship was
established by Clara Shroy in memory of her
late husband, Robert (Bob) Shroy. This fund will
benefit Hancock County graduates attending
The Ohio State University.
Jerry Silveus Agriculture Scholarship
Est. 2014
The Legacy Farmers Cooperative established this
scholarship in honor of the longtime service of
General Manager Jerry Silveus for members and
employees of Legacy Farmers Cooperative, and
their children or grandchildren.
Bill Slack Memorial Scholarship Est. 2003
This fund, established by the family to honor this
long-time Findlay High School sports announcer,
is for a Findlay High School senior.
Jan W. Sorgenfrei Scholarship Est. 2015
The Jan W. Sorgenfrei Scholarship was
established through the estate of Jan Walter
Sorgenfrei. Mr. Sorgenfrei established this fund
to help high school seniors from Hancock and
Hardin Counties in need who intend to pursue a
college education.
Loren Steiner Automotive Alumni
Scholarship Est. 1997
This fund was established by Ina Mae Steiner
in memory of her husband, a teacher of
automotive trades in the Trade and Industrial
Department at Findlay City Schools. This
scholarship is awarded each year to an
outstanding graduating senior from one of
Millstream Career & Technology Center’s
automotive trade programs.
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Glen and Mary Stover Agriculture
Scholarship Est. 1999
This fund was established by the family in
memory of this businessman, farmer, athlete,
scholar, WWII fighter pilot, and coach. This
scholarship is for a graduate of a Hancock
County high school who wishes to pursue an
education in an agriculture-related profession.
Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship
Est. 2005
Family members established this scholarship in
memory of this young woman who touched
the lives of many, giving unselfishly of her time
and energy to help others. This scholarship is
for a graduating senior from Patrick Henry High
School or a Hancock County high school who is
pursuing a degree in education, and is active in
their church and community.
John P. and Nancy K. Stozich Memorial
Scholarship Est. 2004
This fund was established in memory of John,
who served his community as an athletic coach,
state representative, and Mayor of Findlay. John
also served on The Community Foundation
Board of Trustees. This scholarship is for one
male and one female athlete graduating from
Findlay High School who has played sports for at
least two years.
The Tent Maker Scholarship Est. 2015
The Tentmaker Scholarship was established by
an anonymous donor as an expression of his
Christian faith. The purpose of the scholarship
is to provide financial support and mentorship
to career-focused Christians in the secular
workforce.
Golden M. Tong Scholarship Est. 2014
A long time farmer in Carey, Ohio, Golden M.
Tong established this scholarship through the
Mary Martha Class of Carey for a graduating
senior of Carey High School, with preference
given to students pursuing a career in
agriculture.
Mary Jo Urshalitz Music Scholarship
Est. 2006
This scholarship, established through a gift from
her estate, is for a graduating senior from a
Hancock County high school who will pursue a
degree in instrumental or vocal music.
Mary Jo Urshalitz Nursing Scholarship
Est. 2006
This scholarship, established through a gift from
her estate, is for a graduating senior from a
Hancock County high school who will pursue a
degree in nursing.
Jeanette T. and Leo J. Vielhaber
Scholarship Est. 2005
This scholarship was established by the family
to support the development of professional
therapists dedicated to working with disabled
children. It supports a graduate of a Hancock
County high school who is pursuing an
undergraduate or graduate degree in speech,
occupational therapy, or physical therapy, with
the goal of working with children.
Pat Wagner Memorial Scholarship
Est. 2015
The Pat Wagner Memorial Scholarship was
established by former students, friends and
family of the late, Pat Wagner. This fund was
established with the proceeds of the Pat Wagner
Memorial 5K in honor of Pat and in order to help
high school seniors from Arlington or Liberty-
Benton High School pursue a college education.
Lester L. Werntz Scholarship Est. 2006
This four-year scholarship was established by
Mariann Dana Younger in honor of Lester L.
Werntz, a teacher who had great influence on
Mariann and encouraged her love for educating
and mentoring children. This scholarship is for
a Mt. Pulaski High School (IL) graduating senior
who participated in the band or music program.
Gene and Margie White Scholarship Est. 2011
This scholarship, established by Gene and
Margie White, is for a graduating senior of a high
school located in Hancock County who will be a
full-time student at The Ohio State University.
George & Shirlee Whitson Scholarship
Est. 2012
This scholarship was established by the children
of the Whitsons in honor of their 60th Wedding
Anniversary. This scholarship is for a Findlay
High School student who has demonstrated
good character by volunteering in church
and the community and who is pursuing an
undergraduate degree from the University of
Findlay.
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Nathan C. Wilson Trade and Industrial
Technology Memorial Scholarship Est. 2002
This fund was established in memory of Nate,
an instructor at Millstream Career Center
who is remembered for his ability to motivate
students by establishing a positive classroom
atmosphere. This scholarship is for a graduate
of Millstream who will pursue a course of study
which may include construction, welding,
automotive, engineering, or cosmetology.
Leo and Virginia Woodward Memorial
Scholarship Est. 2001
Members of the Woodward family established
this scholarship, in memory of their parents, for
a graduate of Van Buren High School who will
major in agriculture, agribusiness, or nursing.
George Randolph and Harriet Jacobs
Younger Memorial Scholarship Est. 2007
Charles and Mariann Younger established this
scholarship in memory of Charles’ parents. This
scholarship is for a North Clay High School (IL)
graduating senior who has participated in one
or more of the following: a varsity sport, the
music program, forensics, student government,
and debate.
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Mariann Dana and Charles Jacob Younger
Scholarship Est. 2010
This scholarship was established by the families
of Mariann and Charles’ children, Scott, Paul,
Stephen, and Christopher in honor of the
couple. The award is for a freshman student at
an accredited four-year college or university and
is renewable for up to three additional years.
Mariann and Charles established scholarships
in honor of each of their four sons in 2007
and now their children are giving back to
them. Charles was a long-time member of The
Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Younger Family Scholarships Est. 2007
Charles and Mariann Younger established these
four-year scholarships to honor each of their
four sons. The scholarships are for Findlay High
School seniors who have participated in one or
more of the following: a varsity sport, the music
program, forensics, student government, and
debate.
• Stephen Dana Younger Scholarship
• Scott Charles Younger Scholarship
• Paul Randolph Younger Scholarship
• Christopher Jon Younger Scholarship
Cathy Zellner Memorial Scholarship
Est. 2015
This scholarship, established in memory of
Cathy Zellner by family and friends, will be
awarded to a graduate of a Hancock County
high school pursuing a college education.
Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship Est. 1994
This fund was established by Linda, Emil,
and Brent Ziegler for a Findlay High School
graduating senior who will study at an
accredited college, university, or vocational
school. This scholarship was the first scholarship
established at The Community Foundation.
SEED FUNDS
Build to endowment over time
Seed Funds allow you to start a fund and
gradually build upon it to create a mature
fully-endowed fund. Your Seed Fund will grow
into an endowment that will let you support
the charities or causes you choose and will
forever have an impact on the quality of life in
your community.
How it works:
The Seed Fund Program can be used to
establish any type of endowment fund: Funds
for the Common Good, Field of Interest Funds,
Agency Funds, Designated Funds, Donor
Advised Funds, and Scholarship Funds. Donors
make an initial contribution of at least $1,000
to establish the Seed Fund and then have up
to three years to build the fund to the required
minimum endowment level. Minimum
endowment levels vary according to fund type.
A funding plan must be submitted at the time
the Seed Fund is established that includes a
detailed, reasonable approach to raising the
required fund minimum by a specific date that
is no more than three years from the date the
fund is established. When a seed fund reaches
the minimum endowment level, the fund
matures into an active charitable endowment
fund. Once a fund has reached the minimum
endowment level, distributions can be made to
the causes and charities of the donor’s choice.
Our current annual spending policy is 4.5% of
the average of the ending market values for
the previous twelve quarters.
Contact The Community Foundation office at
419-425-1100 for more information.
Grant Highlight & Progress Update
COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL
Community Heart & Soul™ reconnects people with what
they love most about their town and translates those personal
and emotional connections into a blueprint that serves as
the foundation for future community decisions. It’s a barn-
raising approach to community planning and development
designed to increase participation in local decision-making and
empower residents to shape the future of their communities in
a way that upholds the unique character of each place.

The region has spoken and the themes for the

upcoming McComb Heart & Soul Statements are: ONE
Lay the
Athletics Library Groundwork
Get organized
Business Parks Create a roadmap
Spread the word

Churches Safety
FOUR
Community Schools Take Action TWO
Explore Your
Mobilize resources
Environment Small Town Follow through
Community
Cultivate Heart & Soul Gather stories
Identify Community

THREE Values
Get oriented
“When a community takes the time to get to know Make Decisions
itself, it gains a sense of identity and purpose that Formalize decisions
informs decisions and planning.” Make choices

Lyman Orton, Founder Develop options

Photos from left to right: Carol Cary, Facilitator at McComb Summit, and Dawn Swain
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Our 2015
DONORS
1st Federal Savings and Loan Association
Prakash and Shubha Acharya
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
Joe and Jean Alexander
Joseph D. and Maegan J. Alexander
Lisa Alexander
Alfagreen Supreme
William and Karen Alge Jr.
Wayne and Karolyn Allen
Sharon Aller
Anna Allison
Paulette L. Allshouse
Altria Group Distribution Company
American Association of University Women
Eric and Julie Anderson
Lee and Deborah Anderson
Robert and Karen Anderson
Anderson Family Charitable Lead Trust
AR Marketing LLC
Larry D. and Litta M. Andonian
John and Pauline Andrews
Jeannette F. Angle
Antitrust Bureau
Ronald and Brenda Arbogast
Lawrence Arbogast Family
Dr. Marion V. Arbogast
Arlington Athletic Boosters
Arlington Local School
Arlington Pharmacy
Arlington School Foundation Donor
Advised Fund
Paul and Ruthann Armbruster
Roy and Marcia Armes
Associated Charities
Scott and Kelly Atkins
Atrium Medical Center
Automatic Date Processing Inc.
Foundation Account
William and Joyce Avery
Nathaniel Aydt
Dana G. and Sharon K. Babcock
Timothy A. and Sonja B. Babcock
Philip D. and Brenda M. Bader
Marjorie A. Badertscher
Stephen J. Bailey
Randy Baker
Albert and Laura Ball Jr.
Lawrence A. and Lisa Ball
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Ruth Ball
Robert B. Banchefsky
Bang a Gong
Bank of America
Joel and Diane Baringer
Robert Barnett
Kimberly Bash
Rhoda N. Basinger
James S. and Betty J. Bassett Jr.
Michael W. and Mary Sue Baxter
Robert and Paula Beach
John and Pamela Beall
Martina Beall
D. Kay Beamer
Thomas S. and Patricia Beegle
William J. and Nancy Behe
Alan and Brenda Beining
Marjorie Bell
Frank and Susan Bell
Robert Bell
Scott and Linda Beltz
Deborah Benson
Frances Besson
Todd A. and Dena M. Best
Shawn and Michelle Beucler
John K. and Joan M. Bickerton
Edward and Nancy Bickford
Anthony R. and Debra A. Bish
Chris Bishop
Gary and Patricia Bishop
James and Cecilia Bishop
Paul and Shirley Bishop
Blanchard Valley Health Foundation
John and Mary E. Boelkens
Eugene P. and Marguerite Boes
Jeffery L. and Gaye A. Boggs
Sarah Boisture
Russell M. and Marie J. Bolin
David Bone
Doug and Beth Bonnoront
Tim Wohlgamuth and Trisha Bott
Athur J. Boujoukos
Jeannette F. Bowman
Michael and Carolyn Braddock
Betty Brandman
Kurt and Jolleen Brawley
Brayton Professional Services, Inc.
Don R. and Carol Bridinger
Angela Briggs
John and Sue Brobst
Jerome C. Brooks II
Byron and Julie Brown
David W. Brown
Keith and Dianne Brown Ale
Roger and Cynthia Brown cR
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Clifford Browne ha
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Kathleen Brubaker an
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Donald S. and Christine M. Bruce ave
James and Mary Brucklacher He
aly
Robert J. and Cynthia S. Brumbaugh
Thomas and Deborah Brumley Citizens National Bank
Linda L. Buckingham Mary T. Clairmont
Larry Manley and Cheryl Buckland Michael and Cynthia Clark
Rebecca Budrow Clean Team
Sally Buis Kenneth M. and Jean M. Clemens
Thomas and Ann Buis The Cleveland Foundation
Chelsea Bumb Bradley Clymer
Patricia Bunge Elizabeth Colatruglio
Carl and Adeline Burbach Sabra P. Cole
Carole Byal K.C. and Anni Collette
Robert and Mariann Byrne Lucille P. Collins
C.B. Kelley Co. Sara Collins
C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall Karen Comfort
Jeffrey R. and Nichole G. Callicutt Thomas Compson
Gary E. and Jane L. Callihan Robert W. and Cynthia J. Constien
Doug and Kim Cameron Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Camp Fire Northwest Ohio Cooper Tire & Rubber Company &
Phil W. Campbell Employees
Sara Campbell Cooper Tire & Rubber Foundation
Dan and Elizabeth Candler Linda Coors
Captive Radiology LLC Robert T. and Dorothy I. Copas
Phillip Caris John R and Constance L. Copeland
Joseph and Michelle Carnes Larry and Shirley Copeland
Brent L. and Tonda E. Carrick David and Carolyn Copus
Leighton and Irene Carrick Glenn R. and Mary Lynn Corbin
Beth Carver Charlotte Corrigan
Diane Casile James G. and Debra L. Corwin
Druie E. and Elaine A. Cavender III Frank and Mary Jane Cosiano
Cellular 1 Enterprises Inc. Country Club Acres, Inc.
Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Inc. Naomi Coutinho
Robert and Kay Chesebro Coward, Pinski & Associates
Susan Chesebro Craig S. and Mary E. Cramer
Lynn Child David A. and Lois B. Crane
Christian Clearing House Larry and Rindy Crates
Brian L. and Andrea Christiansen Ann Crawford
Churches of God General Conference James E. and Carol Crist
Croghan Colonial Bank
Phyllis J. Crossland
Crushproof Tubing Co.
Martha J. Cunningham
Kenneth E. and K’etta Curry
Judith E. Custer
Thomas and Peg Dailey
Thomas Joseph and Carol Dale-Joseph
Janet E. Darnall
W. Stanley and Jo Ann Darrah
David Wilkins Fund of Greater Houston
Community Foundation
Hon. Allan H. Davis
W. Jarman and Rachael B. Davis III
Paul T. and Jane M. Davis
Roger and Judith Davis
Dealer Strategic Planning, Inc.
Dolly Deary
Barbara Deerhake
John and Amy DeMarsh
Ray F. and Lois Ann DeWeese
Ed and Sue Diebold
Steven C. Brokamp and Erika A. Dietsch-
Brokamp
Tasha Dimling
Alan and Deb Dishong
Judith Doby
Daniel A. and Catherine M. Dohnalek
Donnell Middle School Parents Advisory
Council
Daniel and Catherine Donovan
William and Maile Doyle
Thomas and Ann Drake
James and Barbara Dysinger
Nancy Dysinger
Easterday Construction LLC
Robert L. and Deborah P. Eatherton
Robert and Debora Edds
John Edel
Michael Edie
Randall and Roberta Edinger
Myra Egbert
Martin R. Speed and Janis Eiler
John D. and Kelly L. Erdeljac
Edward and Virginia Erner
Martin E. Hanawalt and Jane L. Erner
Deborah L. Eschenbacher
Betty C. Fell
Phyllis Fellabaum
Jon and Eleanor Fellers
Alan B. and Laura J. Ferrell
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Findlay American Prosthetic & Orthotic
Centre, Inc.
Findlay Area Golf Association
Findlay Art League
Findlay City Schools
Findlay Country Club
Findlay-Hancock County Community
Foundation
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc.
Findlay Moose
Findlay Rotary Club
Findlay Rotary Foundation Forward Fund
of TCF
Findlay’s Tall Timbers Distribution Center
Brent R. and Julie A. Finlay
First Federal Bank
First Federal Bank of the Midwest
First National Bank
Theodore M. and Emily Fischer
Joe and Martha Fish
Beverly Fisher
Michael and Sharon Fisher
Flag City Honor Flight
Flag City Morning Rotary Foundation
John and Connie Fleming
Edwin M. and Ethelyn M. Flick
Richard and Beth Flowers
Flying Quail Chapter Model A Club
Phyllis Ford
Fortunaires Club Charitable Foundation,
Inc.
Mike Foster
Sarah Foster-Bledsoe
Fostoria High Twelve Club
James and Kathryn Fox
William D. Frack
Alice Frankovitch
Cartha Franks
Cameron L. and Genna M. Freed
Anthony W. and Joanne C. Fuller
Lynda Gallant
James M. Sturgill and Crystal L. Garcia
Jerry Brumbaugh and Sherri Garner-
Brumbaugh
Richard Gassman
James M. and Linda K. Gatchell
Gary Gearing
Richard and Barbara Gebhardt
Robert and Barbara George
Austin and Rachel Gerber
Cathy Gerber
Suzanne M. German
Gilker Shoupe Family Charitable
Foundation
Robert S. and Donna J. Gillen
Gilmore, Jasion, and Mahler LTD
Glazer’s Wholesale Drug Co., Inc.
Glenwood PTO
Jack Glick
Carol Good
Ernest C. and Virginia M. Good
Alan and Susan Graf Jr.
Jean C. Graham
Robert and Peggy Grandbois
Scott and Jackie Gray
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Karen Grieser
Doug and Gena Grismore
David M. and Karen S. Grogg
Janice K. Grubb
Donald and Linda Gruenemeyer
Brian and Jennifer Gutman
Sharon Guyer
David and Marilyn Hackenberg
James R. and Barb Haddox
Fred and Mary Halvorsen
Larry F. and Linda E. Hamilton
David J. and Martha J. Hamlin
Chris and Mary Beth Hammond
Hancock County ADAMHS Board
Hancock County Home Builders
Hancock Federal Credit Union
Hancock Historical Museum Foundation
JJ Hanley
Jill E. Hanna
Lloyd W. and Norma Jean Harlan
Lucas C. Harper
Richard and Helen Harris
Clara Harrod
Jack and Jean Harshbarger
David E. and Mary E. Hartman
Alan and Sally Hartzell
Dean Hay
Nancy Hayes
Alexis Healy
David and Suzi Healy
Nathan J. and Lisa M. Heath
Heck Rentals
Larry L. and Heather M. Heilman II
Bryce Heller
Joyce Heller
Sandra Heller
Thomas Heller
Gary and Jane Heminger
Kevin and Sandra Henning
Jim and Karen Henry
Steven and Bonita Herold
John R. and Janice A. Hersh
Dale and Kay Hill
Harold and Judy Hinkle
Betty Hipp
Hitchings Living Trust
Timothy and Jacqueline Hitchings
Cliff and Diane Hite
Kenneth P. and Virginia V. Hofford
Jenelle L. Hohman
John D. Holladay
Hollinger Insurance Agency Inc.
Hillary A. Holmes
Dennis and Theresa Hooper
Josh and Lisa Houck
House of Awards and Shoes
Barbara J. Hovis
Joan P. Hren
Shartia Huddleston
Douglas and Cheryl Huffman
Gregory and Elizabeth Hull
Merle Hummell
Hutchison Fine Furniture
Nancy Hutchinson
Viola Ibarra
Edward and JoAnne Ingold
Christie Insley
Richard E. Irons
Robert and Sharon Irons
J.P. Morgan Clearing Corp.
Jac & Do’s Of Arlington
James and Ann Jaffe
Ted and Carol Jastal
Gary and Patricia Jay
JDP Ventures c/o Kirk Family of
Companies
Duane and Kathy Jebbett
Kevin S. and Pam P. Jenkins
Darla Johannsen
Katherine Johnson
Philip and Hon. Kristen Johnson
Ramon and Johanna Johnson
Mary Beth Johnson Christoff
Keith and Sheila Jolliff
Betty J. Jones
Jeffrey W. and Ginger M. Jones
Creg and Kimberly Jordan
Kurt and Michele Joseph
Susan Jost
Nicholas and Marie Jurosic
Kahle & Associates CPAs LLC
Warren and Judy Kahn
Bryan and Ann Karhoff
David and Joan Katz
Christine Keller
Gene and Evelyn Kelsey
Larry E. and Susan R. Kelsey
James and Tracy Kennedy

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Jereme Kent
Gregory and Kelly Kepner
Key Trust Company, N.A.
Kathy Jo Keysor
Mary Lou Kieffer
Nicholas B. Graham and Timothy A. Kieffer
Jack W. Jr. and Danielle N. King
Christian Pedersen and Kerry Kirk
Joseph and Diana Kirk
Kolleen Kirk
Richard C. and Sabrina K. Kirk
Thomas and Betsy Klein
Nan T. Knee
Matthew G. Kochheiser
John and Robin Koehler
Phillip C. and Marilyn M. Koenig
William and Kay Kose
Donald and Connie Kramp
Gary and Katherine Kreuchauf
Ronald and Marjorie Kruse
Gwen L. Kuenzli
Lynn Kuznicki
Linda S. Landes
Gerald E. and Alanna R. Langlois III
Gary Lannes
Douglas and Laura LaPlant
Kenneth and Pamela Lather
Midge Lause
Spenser LaWarre
Darrel W. Holdman and Georgia Lawson-
Holdman
James R. and Jean H. Lay
Dean and Karol Lee
Richard and Jeanne Lee
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc.
Richard and April Lehman
Scott and Sue Lehman
Tim and Charlie Leichty
Michael C. Leifheit
Heliodora Lengel
Todd and Nicole Leslie
Liberty-Benton Athletic Boosters
Phyllis M. Livingston
William and Margaret Lobb
Beth A. Loew
Robert and Linda Lotz
Thomas and Elizabeth Lovell
Donald B. Loyd
Eric T. Loyd
Phillip and Patty Lucas
Larry and Sondra Lunn
Charles and Peggy Lyon
Mackinaw Insurance Group LLC
Charles H. and Melissa C. Mahler
Herbert Mahler
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Main Street Deli Inc.
Robert Mains
Jerry and Carol Mallett
Juliet Mancino
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Matching Gift and
Volunteer Incentive Program
Jay Marinstein
Dawna Martich
G. Daniel and Lisa B. Martich Family
Charitable Fund
George Martich
John G. and Judith E. Martich
Ralph and Betty Marvin
Mary Martha Class Trust II
Kristopher L. and Teresa Matre
Mattlage Diversified
Matt’s Money Makers
James I. and Merrill Beth Maurer
Nancy E. McCarty
Richard and Jane McCleary
Robert L. McClelland
Joyce H. McClintock
Richard and Lynn McCord
Larry J. and Judith L. McClure
McComb Athletic Boosters
McComb Rotary Club
Jack and Eleanor McCoy
McDonald Partners, LLC
Michael T. and Melinda L. McGrail
JoAnne J. McGregor
Patrick and Deborah McKinzie
Jeffery and Tracy McMath
Kenneth and Linda McMillan
Mary L. McMurray
Howard G. and Cheryl L. McNish
James F. and Constance F. McStay
Revanell D. McVay
Jerry and Lori Meckstroth
Meghin Meckstroth
Lynn and Laura Mercer
Merrill Lynch
Carol Metzger
Joseph and Cynthia Metzger
Michael L. and Christie C. Meyer
Gregory and Elizabeth Meyers
Norman R. and Marilyn Meyers
Mile High United Way
James B. Miles
Larry and Tricia Miles
Bill and Gail Miller
Cheryl Miller
Leslie and Mary Miller
Mark and Linda Miller
George and Pauline Milligan
Earl E. and Kimberly L. Mills Milton and Carol Peters
Jerry and Jane Minch Clair Carty and Sheryl Pethers
Mission Possible Richard J. and Kathryn A. Pfeifer
Keith and Joyce Mohr Ronald and Robin Pfeiffer
Robert and Sharon Montgomery Brenda S. Phillips
William J. and Sue E. Montgomery Charles W. and Cheri D. Phillips
Nancy Moody-Russo Virginia L. Pilstl
Moore Tires, Inc. Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and
Dennis and Ann Moore Dietetics
Patricia Moore Jerry and Shirley Pollock
Dana and Kathryn Morgan Nancy M. Powell
Jane Morrin Robert W. and Catherine C. Pratt
Ted R. and Mary Jo Morrow George and Elsie Preston
Del and Donna Morter John Preston
Matt and Amber Moser Darrell and Alberta Prichard
Thomas E. and Irene G. Mosholder Frank J. Jr. and Wanda L. Printke
Kenneth E. and Kathleen M. Musselman Proceeds of Bradley Joseph Golf Outing
Matthew and Alana Muzik Proceeds of Cooper Tire Centennial
Linda Myers Fundraisers
Thomas R. and Marilyn J. Myers Proceeds of FHS Alumni Hockey
Michael and Bethany Needler Jr. Tournament
Jerry and Thelma Neff Proceeds of Gregory James Shrader Swim
Dionne K. Neubauer Fundraiser
Frederick H. and Carolyn E. Neubauer Proceeds of Pat Wagner Memorial 5K Run
Rod and Barbra Nichols Proceeds of Zach Morgan Memorial 3v3
G. Norman and Patricia Nicholson Soccer Tournament
Julie Niswander Steven and Carla Prochaska
Rebecca Noack Judith Pusateri
Marilyn Nonnamaker Jeffrey P. and Michelle A. Rachel
Northwestern Mutual David Rader
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services Gerald and Nancy Rader
Michael W. and Linda K. Obrien Amanda J. Ratliff
Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Larry Ray
Carol Oken Roger A. Ray
Mark A. Oleszczak Bert and Marlene Rayl
Mary Lou Oliver RCM Architects
Jane O’Neil Read for Life
R. Joseph Opperman Ted and Carol Reams
Martha Orabella William and Nancy Recker
Stephen and Ami Orr John and Kathleen Redman
Orthodontic Associates Ralph and Jo Ann Reeds
Nathalie Osmun Gerald and Janet Reichert
Kylie M. Ostheimer J. Alec and Sandra Reinhardt
Christopher and Dina Ostrander Jeffrey and Kara Reinhardt
Dorothy Otis William and Judy Reist
Pat Oxley Rettig Family Charitable Fund of InFaith
Anne Pahl Community Foundation
Carey and Dawn Palmer Kevin and Sandra Rettig
Paragon Management Associates, Inc. Jeffery Richardson
Jeffrey Parthemore Russell and Joyce Rickeard
David and Mary Alice Patrickson Philip and Donna Ridenour
Carl J. and Joan Patterson Ridge & Company CPAs
Marie L. Peace Jack and Judith Ridge
John and Dee Pecoraro Virgil N. and Yvonne I. Riffle
Garry and Kathleen Peiffer Peggy J. Rinehart
Risingsun First Church of God James L. and Sandra L. Simbro Debra Thomas
Bob and Debbie Roberts Paul C. and Traci L. Sittason Stark Kurt R. Thomas
George O. and Mary Lue Robertson Sandy Slack Richard L. Thomas
Herbert C. Robinson Gerald Jr. and Andrea Slezak John Thompson
Robison, Curphey & O’Connell Betty J. Slough Jack and Margaret Tidd
Kelley A. Robison Bob Ellsworth and Ronda Smith Beth A. Treadway Trust
Christopher M. and Melanie M. Jacqueline Smith Trenton Chiropractic
Roethlisberger James E. and Jill A. Smith Jo Ann Trice
Charles and Peggy Rogers Karen Smith Donald M. and Rosemary L. Trictch
Laura Rogers Robert A. Smith USX Federal Credit Union
Rod P. and Heather A. Rose Roland K. and Carol Smith Harold E. and Donna A. Utt
Larry L. and Stephanie A. Rosenberger II Arlyn and Judith Snyder Frank and Merry Valentin
James and Paula Rosencrans Deborah Snyder Van Buren Youth Soccer
Mark Rossman Elizabeth M. Snyder David and Miriam Vance Ric
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Rebecca Roth Glen D. and Janet E. Snyder Kenneth W. and Sharon G. Vanderwoude rd
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Reginald and Barbara Routson Gregory and Vickie Snyder Richard R. and Clarabelle Vanhorn Ka
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H. Richard and Carol Rowe, Jr. Andrew Solt Paige Vaupel Zu
Marv and Judy Rower Jan W. Sorgenfrei Alice Velandia nkie
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Linghui Ruo David and Linda Spahr Shelby Veppert z
William and Donna Ruse Donna Spitler David S. and Heidi L. Vickers
Bruce and Lucy Russell Robert and Connie Sprague Abigail Vielhaber Dan and Ann Wilmoth Family Trust
Debbie S. Ryan Jerry and Diane Sprouse John and Marian Vielhaber Marilyn J. Wilson
Eileen M. Ryan Jeffrey and Tammy Stahl Lawrence M. Vielhaber Wintrust Bank
Sachs Family Charitable Gift Fund Stall & Company CPAs Inc. Eleanor D. Volke Shirley A. Winch
Doris Salis William D. and Jennifer L. Stamper Vorst Builders, Inc. J. Theodore and Fritzi Winkeljohn
Deb Salyer Statebank Deanna Waaland Shane A. and Kathryn R. Wion
Barry and Susan Sandrock Nana B. Stauffer Beth Waddell Randy E. and Debra L. Wireman
Anna C. Scarbrough Dorothy B. Stealey Barbara Wagner Ivan and Judy Withrow
Larry and Mary Jo Schaller Marvin and Ann Stechschulte Scott N. Wagner Barbara Wobser
Linda Schlachter James J. and Dyan K. Steffen Wagner Ford Jeffrey and Jane Wobser
Carolyn Schlicher Matt and Jeannine Stegmeier Kevin B. and Lisa C. Walker Helen J. Wolfe
Jon A. Schlueter Bradley Steinman Ann Wallace Russell C. and Ruth M. Wood
Nancy G. Schoonmaker Christine Steinman Scott Wallace James and Karis Woodward
Austin Schulte Dave Steinman Beth A. Wallwey Paul and Patricia Worstell
Jane M. Schultz Robert and Rebecca Steinman Jared and Shonda Walsh Marcia J. Wunderlich
Donald Schurr James T. and Desiree Stephens Walter Bros. Inc. Kenneth R. and Jean A. Wynkoop
Robert L. and Marcia R. Schwab Stickan Family Trust Judy Wardle Dan and Aleta Yates
Dan and Janet Schwartz Emery J. Stickan Jane M. Warren Charles and Mamie Yeagle
Jim and Margaret Scothorn Virginia Stickan Thomas Weaver Christopher and Kathleen Young
Charles Scott Marvin and Marilyn Stinehart David A. and Anna M. Welker Young Men’s Christian Association
Scott W. Miller D.D.S. General Dentistry Shirley B. Stirling James and Carol Wells (Findlay)
SFN Group Eveline P. Stitt Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Charles and Mariann Younger
William Shade Scott J. and Linda W. Stocker Karen Wentz Anita Zeigler
Jeffrey A. and Jane A. Shadle Mark Smith and Phyllis Stover-Smith Western and Southern Life Insurance John and Pam Zelinsky
William and Laura Shaffer Charles and Kim Stumpp Jr. Company Steven and Mary Beth Zerby
James T. Shepard Jr. Timothy P. Sulken Eileen White Adam and Patricia Zickert
Lee Hellmuth and Donna Shoupe Dawn M. Swain Eugene and Marjorie White Emil and Joyce Ziegler
Wendene W. Shoupe Kent W. Swain Phyllis Whitehead Andrew and Melanie Ziemniak
George M. and Alice C. Showers Jason and Jennifer Swartzlander John M. Whitson Mark and Antoinette Ziemniak
Christopher and Terri Shrader Hugh and Sondra Tavernier Marv Wilhelm Michael and Korin Ziemniak
James and Sue Shrader Jimmy Taylor Richard E. and Barbara A. Wilkin Virginia Ziemniak
Jeff and Elsa Shrader Donald and Carrie Templin Jancie Willbur Scott Zimber
Clara Shroy Richard and Betty Tevis DJSM Williams Trust Richard and Karen Zunkiewicz
Victor L. and Kelly D. Siewert Steven L. and Donna M. Thiel Susan Williams Anonymous (18)
W. E. and M. D. Siferd George F. and Ann M. Thieman Stephen and Martha Williman
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About
HANDBAGS THAT HELP
Handbags That Help (HTH) is a women’s giving circle
formed in June 2007 by local women committed
to dramatically improving lives throughout the
greater Hancock County community. These
women collectively fund significant
grants to charitable projects and
programs and increase philanthropy in
our community.
What makes HTH unique is that
members are not asked to do any
fundraising. The only thing required
of a member is a $500 annual
contribution which gives her a single
vote as to how the pooled funds will
be awarded. Group memberships of
two to five women are also available.
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www.community-foundation.com.
2015-2016 Handbags That Help Guiding Circle
Kristen Johnson, Chair Tasha Dimling, Member-at-Large
Angela Crist, Vice Chair Pam Lather, Grants Sub-Circle Chair
Donna Ridenour, Treasurer Irene Mosholder, Communications Sub-Circle Chair
Suzi Healy, Secretary Dena Best, Program Sub-Circle Chair
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Handbags That Help
2015 GRANTS
$32,500 – Habitat for Humanity of
Findlay/Hancock County
Habitat was awarded a grant to support
their Critical Repair program. The
average home repair costs $3,000,
which is used for roof replacements,
hot water heaters, windows, furnaces,
and much more. This grant will cover
the cost of materials and supplies for
12 families over an eight-month period.
The dollars HTH awarded will help keep
families in their homes, encourage
beautification of neighborhoods, and
increase the value of the home.
$3,000 – Fire Relief Foundation
The Fire Relief Foundation was given
a grant to assist the organization with
capacity building. The training Fire
Relief will participate in will address
governance, fundraising, board
training, and strategic planning. These
consultations will combine to ensure
stability and success for the Fire Relief
Foundation’s future.
 Members of

HANDBAGS THAT HELP

Sharon Aller Angela Crist Sally Hartzell Susan Jost Kathy Morgan Jennifer Stamper
Julie Anderson Carol Dale-Joseph Carol Hauzie Diana Kirk Amber Moser Kim Stumpp
Kelly Atkins Janelle Davie Alexis Healy Kerry Kirk Irene Mosholder Dawn Swain
Lisa Ball Jane Davis Suzi Healy Kolleen Kirk Kathy Murray Marie Swaisgood
Ruth Ball Linda DeArmont Heather Heilman Sabrina Kirk Bethany Needler Jennifer Swartzlander
Kimberly Bash Erika Dietsch-Brokamp Jane Heminger Kay Kose Dionne Neubauer Carrie Templin
Debbie Benson Tasha Dimling Kay Hill Kathy Kreuchauf Rebecca Noack Ann Thieman
Dena Best Barb Dysinger Betty Hipp Gwen Kuenzli Lee Osmun Elizabeth Waddell
Sara Bova Myra Egbert Jackie Hitchings Alanna Langlois Dawn Palmer Alex Wagner
Carolyn Braddock Crystal Ellerbrock Jenelle Hohman Pam Lather Kathy Peiffer Sheree Wagner
Angela Briggs Kelly Erdeljiac Hillary Holmes Sue Lehman Ginny Lee Pilstl Nikki Wagner Matheny
Julie Brown Jana Erner Terri Hooper Charlie Leichty Erin Poling Lisa Walker
Kathy Brubaker Virginia Erner Leah Horne Margaret Malaney Judy Pusateri G. Jeanne Wasbro
Cheryl Buckland Julie Finlay Lisa Houck Ann Malarky Joanne Reeds Karen Wentz
Janelle Busdeker Bev Fisher Nancy Hutchinson Carol Mallett Donna Ridenour Nancy Wilder
Nichole Callicutt Beth Flowers Joanne Ingold Teresa Matre Robin Ridge Susan Williams
Kimberly Cameron Genna Freed Carol Inkrott Tracy McMath Marty Rothey Fritzi Winkeljohn
Lynn Child Sherri Garner Brumbaugh Ann Jaffe Carol Metzger Donna Ruse Judy Withrow
Terry Clairmont Rachel Gerber Carol Jastal Cheryl Miller Mary Jo Schaller Pat Wittwer
Annie Collette Gena Grismore Darla Johannsen Linda Miller Karen Smith Mamie Yeagle
Mary Jane Cosiano Linda Gruenemeyer Kristen Johnson Judy Miller Laurie Spahr Patty Zickert
Lois Crane Mary Halvorsen Ginger Jones Nancy Moody-Russo Linda Spahr
Rindy Crates Mary Beth Hammond Shelly Joseph Anne Moore Tammy Stahl

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2015
GRANTS AWARDED
COMPETITIVE GRANTS
These grants were awarded from the Funds for the Common Good established at The $65,758/one year
Community Foundation. Funding capacity building services so that
Hancock County nonprofit organizations can
Blanchard Valley Health System Findlay City Health Department better achieve their missions.
$28,450/two years $9,102/one year $212,276/one year
Empowering the Alzheimer’s Community: Leveraging funding for a Hancock County Serving over 70,000 Hancock County residents
Skills2Care™ in a Palliative Care Model Community Health Assessment in order to annually through debt service on the Family
Design. obtain up to date data on a wide variety of Center.
issues.
Cancer Patient Services Hancock County Educational Service Center
$15,000/one year Findlay City Schools $35,016/one year
Providing support for an in depth needs $143,984/one year Helping expand the availability of Pre-K to local
assessment for local cancer patients and Helping expand the availability of youth with financial need.
developing a comprehensive measurement prekindergarten-2 to local youth with financial
and evaluation system for Cancer Patient need. Hancock County Performing Arts Center
Services. (Marathon Center for the Performing Arts)
Findlay-Hancock County Chamber Foundation $1,000,000/one year
Century Health $65,000/two years Investing in capital for the Hancock County
$9,500/one year Providing support for the Heritage Ohio Main Performing Arts Center.
Supporting a feasibility study to look at the Street Program in downtown Findlay. $1,000,000/five years
capacity for behavioral health philanthropy in Investing in stabilization for the Hancock
Hancock County. Findlay-Hancock County Community County Performing Arts Center.
Foundation
Children’s Museum of Findlay $3,500/one year Hancock Properties Foundation
$35,000/two years Supporting a Collective Impact Summit for $32,102/two years
Funding the Museum Educator position at the community leaders and stakeholders. Hiring a part-time assistant for the building
Children’s Museum of Findlay. $9,000/one year manager at the Family Center.
Supporting the McComb Heart & Soul project.
CHOPIN Hall $10,000/one year Hancock Regional Planning Commission
$15,000/one year Funding a matching grant opportunity to $15,000/one year
Assisting with the purchase of a new freezer and grow the Partners in Education Scholarship Providing support for a Joint Fire District
refrigerator. Fund and other scholarship funds at The Feasibility Study with three townships and
Community Foundation. three villages in Hancock County.
City Mission $10,000/one year
$105,910/one year Providing additional Collective Impact Training HHWP Community Action Commission
Providing support for the kitchen expansion for community leaders and stakeholders. $15,000/three years
and renovation portion of the City Mission $15,000/one year Supporting strategic planning and business
Expansion. Funding a matching grant opportunity to grow management consulting.
the Partners in Education Scholarship
Fund and other scholarship funds at The
Community Foundation.
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Miracle League of Findlay

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$114,672/one year

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Helping construct a special needs inclusive
playground at the Marathon Diamonds Fields.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hancock

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$11,452/three years
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$11,218/two years

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Supporting culturally enriched classroom

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teaching in Hancock County.

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Van Buren Community Sports Association
$25,000/one year
Expanding the pathway and building a new
playground at the Van Buren Sportsplex.

Village of Mt. Blanchard

$9,000/one year
Creating a master design for the development
of Hurricane Park in Mt. Blanchard.

TOTAL 2015
COMPETITIVE GRANTS
$3,022,055

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FIELD OF INTEREST GRANTS
These grants were awarded from the Field of Interest Funds established at The
Community Foundation.
City Mission
$3,764/one year
Providing support for the kitchen expansion
and renovation portion of the City Mission
Expansion.
Findlay City Health Department
$7,898/one year
Leveraging funding for a Hancock County
Community Health Assessment in order to
obtain up to date data on a wide variety of
issues.
Findlay-Hancock County Chamber Foundation
$1,000/one year
Supporting the Hancock Leadership Class
of 2015 Class Project through mentor
recruitment for Children’s Mentoring
Connection.
Hancock Education Fund Grants
$57,391 in 2015
See page 58 for a list of Hancock Education
funds grants.
Hancock Properties Foundation
$1,000/two years
Hiring a part-time assistant for the building
manager at the Family Center.
HancockREADS Grants
$10,000 in 2015
See page 58 for a list of HancockREADS grants.
Handbags That Help Grants
$38,000 in 2015-2016
See page 42 for a list of Handbags That Help
grants.
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Miracle League of Findlay
$10,328/one year
Helping construct a special needs inclusive
playground at the Marathon Diamonds Fields.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hancock
County
$3,548/three years
Implementing the KidShop program for children
with a mental health diagnosis and/or siblings
and children of loved ones with a mental
health diagnosis.
TOTAL 2015 FIELD OF
INTEREST GRANTS
$132,929
DESIGNATED &
AGENCY GRANTS
Agency and designated grants are
awarded from those funds established to
benefit a specific organization identified
by either the donor or the organization
itself.
Arlington School Foundation
$1,255 - Support of the enhancement of the
classroom experience and improve the
effectiveness of the curriculum for the
Arlington Local School District.
$1,605 - Support of social studies education to
present and future Arlington students.
Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County
$15,727 – General Support
Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center
$715 – General Support
Blanchard Valley Center
$22,647 – Support, care, and maintenance of
the resident facilities.
Blanchard Valley Health Foundation
$9,577 – General Support
Bluffton High School
$946 – Support of students or graduates
of Bluffton High School or any rural high
school in the area wanting to participate
in international student study programs
through their college, or as part of the Rotary
International Exchange Program.
Boy Scouts of America, BSAC
$96 - Hancock County Boy Scouts to attend
camp at Camp Berry or National Jamboree
$980 – General support
$1,018 – General support of Camp Berry
Calvary Baptist Church
$1,885 – General Support
Cancer Patient Services
$2,649 – General Support
CASA/GAL of Hancock County
$4,215 – General Support
Century Health
$3,287 – General Support
Chance to Dance Foundation
$848 – Supporting local youth dance programs
Christian Clearing House
$1,127 – General Support
$1,158 – General Support
$3,826 – General Support
City Mission of Findlay, Ohio
$571 – Capital Support
$2,142 – General Support
Findlay Art League
$524 – Visual Arts Support
$1,171 – General Support
Findlay City Schools
$21,686 – General Support
$47,989 – Funding for the summer 2015
and 2015-2016 school year Early Literacy
Mentoring Program.
Findlay Enrichment Programs
$596 – General Support
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc.
$1,452 – General Support
$3,515 – Program Support
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
$477 – Support of the Genealogy Department
$1,293 – General Support
$11,186 – General Support
First Lutheran Church
$9,615 – Support of Lutheran Charities
First Presbyterian Church of Findlay
$4,690 – General Support
Hancock County Agency on Aging, Inc.
$3,755 – General Support
$166,201 – General Operating Support
$166,262 – Debt Service
Hancock County Agricultural Society United Way of Hancock County
$2,732 – Perpetuate the activities and to $4,244 – Agency Support
sustain the Hancock County Fairgrounds and $49,910 – General Support
predominantly for the benefit of the Junior
Fair activities in Hancock County. University of Findlay
$1,392 – General and Scholarship Support
Hancock County Historical Museum $10,769 – General Support
Association
$377 – Support and maintenance of The Little Winebrenner Theological Seminary
Red School House, MacArthur Train, and the $1,805 – General Support
Resource Center.
$772 – Support of the Founding Fathers Lecture Young Men’s Christian Association (Findlay)
Series $1,966 - YMCA memberships- to support
underprivileged children in Hancock County
Hancock Park District Blanchard River $9,701 – General Support
Greenway Trail Fund of TCF
$332,664 – Passthrough gifts from Eveline Stitt
Estates
TOTAL 2015 DESIGNATED
& AGENCY GRANTS
Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County
$493 - Support of the Humane Society and the $972,410
rescue, care, and maintenance of cats.
$3,429 – General Support
Macklin Intergenerational Institute
$5,525 – Quarterly General Support
$21,510 – Quarterly General Support l ers
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McComb Public Library k H ound
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$4,284 – Support of programs, services, H se
projects, and capital purchases. Mu
Putnam County Homecare & Hospice
$1,657 – General Support
Owens Community College
$460 - Support of Owens Community College
– Findlay
St. John’s Lutheran Church
$2,034 – Quarterly Grounds Upkeep
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DONOR ADVISED & SUPPORTING
ORGANIZATION GRANTS
These grants were recommended by the business, individual, or family who College First Church of God
established the Donor Advised Fund, or directed by the board of directors of the $1,000 - General Support
Supporting Organization.
ENGAGE Youth Council
American Red Cross, Hancock County Cancer Patient Services
$1,107 - Youth Grantmaking
Chapter $250 - General Support
$500 - General Support for Hancock County
$500 - General Support Carey Boys 4-H Club of Carey, Ohio
$3,943 - Camp, city, and fair projects
Arlington School Foundation Mary Lou
Steinman Reading Fund Carey Exempted Village Schools
$250 -General Operating Support $2,000 - DECA class summer camp/fall
$1,000 - Grant to help fully endow fund conference
that will benefit Arlington student reading
enhancement programs Carey Exempted Village Schools
$2,000 - FFA misc. camp/conferences, etc.
Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County
$500 -General Support - Annual Contribution Carey Historical Society
$15,000 - Update electric, spouting, garage
Blanchard Valley Health Foundation door, drainage, etc.
$5,000 - Field for All
$5,000 - Armes Family Cancer Care Center CASA/GAL of Hancock County
endowment $500 - General Support
$10,000 -Transport Crib Program
Century Health
Bowling Green State University Foundation, $2,000 - Tree Line Center outdoor garden and
Inc. grounds
$824,130 - Annual distribution to the William D. $5,000 - Patio and pathways at the Tree Line
Frack Division I Men’s Basketball Fund Recovery Center

Boy Scouts of America, BSAC Challenger’s 4-H Club of Carey Ohio

$250 - Friends of Scouting Annual Contribution $1,176 - Camp - City Fair - Projects
$2,000 - General Operating Support
$5,000 - Capital Campaign Christian Clearing House
$1,000 - General Support
CHOPIN Hall
$500 - General Support City Mission of Findlay, Ohio
$1,000 - General Support
Camp Fire Northwest Ohio $1,000 - General Support
$200 - General Funding
Clothe-A-Child
Mount Blanchard Clean Up
$500 - General Support- 2015 Gift
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Findlay Area Youth for Christ
$500 - Camp Scholarships
$5,000 - General Support
Findlay High School Athletic Dept. Heritage Society
$300 - FHS Swim Team - State Swim Meet
Support
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
$4,350 - General Operating
First Presbyterian Church of Findlay
$291 - General Support
$1,000 - General Support
$4,350 - Capital Fund
$5,000 - Musical Expense
Flag City Honor Flight
$500 - General Support
$5,000 - General Operating Support for
2015 Flight
Flag City Honor Flight Fund of TCF
$250 - General Operating Support
Gregory James Shrader Donor Advised Fund
of TCF
$250 - General Operating Support
Hancock County Performing Arts Center $22,500 - Lakeside Fund
$500 - Encore Partner
$5,000 - General Support
$25,000 - General Operating Support
$300,000 - General Operating Support
Hancock County Veterans Memorial
Foundation
$2,100 - Veterans Memorial landscape
improvements
Hancock Hist. Museum Foundation
$10,000 - General Support
Hancock Historical Museum Association
$250 - General Support
$500 - General Support
$1,200 - W.W. Campbell exhibit and display Items
$1,200 - W.W. Campbell exhibit and display Items
$1,467 - General Operating Support
$3,000 - Three Year Membership in their
Hancock Parks Foundation
$500 - Arbor Day 2015 Trees
$1,000 - Large, Young Trees
Hancock Youth Leadership
$2,583 - General Operating Support
Hathaway Brown
$200 - General Support
Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County
$1,000 - General Support
Humane Society of Hancock County Fund
of TCF St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
$250 - General Operating Support
Indiana Wesleyan University $500 - Community Dinners
$350 - Ross Hoffman endowment for IWU
basketball
Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation
$2,500 - General Support Director's Club
Mazza Enthusiasts, University of Findlay
$2,500 - General Support
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless
$500 - General Support
Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation
$200 - This Grant is to buy children's gifts in
honor of Ava Guglielmi and Braden Kramer
Nature Conservancy, Ohio
$500 - General Support
Ohio Northern University
$1,000 - College of Law - Dean's Discretionary
Fund
Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis
Center
$500 - General Support
$500 - General Support
$1,000 - General Operating Support
$1,000 - General Support
Patriot’s 4-H Club of Carey Ohio
$1,729 - Camp - City Fair - Projects
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater
Cincinnati
$300 - General Support
Salvation Army, Findlay
$1,000 - General Support
Skidmore College
$100 - General Support
$250 - Community Dinners
$500 - General Support
$1,000 - General Operating Support
$1,000 - General Operating Support
The Armes Family Cancer Care Center
Blanchard Valley Hospital
$6,670 - General Support
The Kiwanis Foundation of Findlay, OH
$1,000 - Kiwanis Closets Program Support
The Nature Conservancy, National
$500 - General Support
The University of Findlay Advancement Office
$1,000 - Mazza Museum Annual Fund
United Way of Hancock County
$1,000 - General Operating Support
$1,000 - General Operating Support
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and
Okeechobee Counties
$1,000 - General Operating Support
University of Findlay
$4,000 - Different but the Same Program
University of Findlay College of Pharmacy
$500 - Smoking Cessation Counseling
University of Findlay, Mazza Museum
$2,000 - Mazza Museum Artwork Sponsor
University of Toledo Foundation
$100,000 - Rocket Athletic Academic Center
WBGU-TV, Public Television
$250 - General Support
Western Reserve Academy $2,500/one year
$1,000 - In Memory of Andrew Guglielmi for ice
hockey program
WGTE Public Broadcasting
$250 - General Support
William D. Frack Donor Advised Fund
$219,768 - Annual distribution to the William D.
Frack Field of Interest Fund
Young Men's Christian Association (Findlay)
$250 - Annual Support Campaign Fund
$300 - YMCA Scholarships
$1,000 - 2015 Community Annual Support
Campaign
$2,000 - Community Annual Support Campaign
TOTAL 2015 DONOR
ADVISED & SUPPORTING
ORGANIZATION GRANTS
$1,665,657
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PRESIDENT’S DISCRETIONARY GRANTS
The Community Foundation offers a limited number of President’s Discretionary grants.
Discretionary grants fund urgent or special requests that are outside of The Community
Foundation’s various grant cycles. The president of The Community Foundation is allocated
an amount each year. Usually these grants do not exceed $2,500, and are typically smaller
in size.
Arts Partnership of Hancock County St. Michael the Archangel
$600/one year $1,000/one year
Providing access to free music in downtown Providing support for the 2015 Backyard Mission
Findlay through the Courtyard Concert Series. Trip.
$2,500/one year
Chance to Dance Foundation Providing a facilitator for the Recovery Home
$1,250/one year Community Resolution Process.
Providing student scholarships for the Findlay
Academy of Dance summer intensive The Findlay-Hancock County Community
program. Foundation
$2,500/one year
City of Findlay Supporting a social return on investment study
of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Implementing an Adopt-A-Tree and Neighbor $2,000/one year
Woods Project in the Old South End Historic Supporting the implementation of a Giving Card
District of Findlay. Program in order to generate excitement and
encourage annual meeting attendees to learn
Hancock County Performing Arts Center more about The Community Foundation.
(Marathon Center for the Performing Arts)
$1,000/one year Village of McComb
Providing partial support for a facilitator for $2,500/one year
strategic planning. Providing an Intern for the McComb Heart &
Soul Process.
Hancock Historical Museum
$1,000/one year
Supporting the Humans of Findlay book project.
TOTAL 2015 PRESIDENT’S
$815/one year DISCRETIONARY GRANTS
Providing partial support for an overhead
projector for community education $19,000
programming.
Mt. Blanchard United Methodist Church
$1,335/one year
Supporting the village clean-up with over 100
volunteers in May 2015.
Guidelines for
GRANTSEEKERS
Thinking about submitting a grant
REQUEST?
Visit
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 our office at 419-425-1100
with any questions you may have.
Please visit
www.community-foundation.com to
download the complete guidelines.
What does The Community Foundation typically fund?
Successful applications typically address problems to be solved or opportunities
to be seized in the 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 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
other funding organizations.
• 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 the program in
the future.
• Organizations that demonstrate sustainability.
• Organizations that facilitate 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.
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2015
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Findlay Branch AAUW Scholarship Arlington School Foundation Scholarship
Abbey E. Kindler Vanessa R. Rieman

Neil Acharya Memorial Tennis Scholarship Arlington School Foundation:

Jenna E. Burget W.S. (Sherman) & Wanda Alge Family
Scholarship
Herb S. and Cindy Aldrich Scholarship Taylor N. Oates
Kendall D. Newcomer
Arlington School Foundation:
W.S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge Family Harold “Doc” Castor Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Ohio Northern University John A. Solt
Jessica N. Borsani
Arlington School Foundation:
W.S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge Family Dally Family Scholarship
Renewal Scholarship for Ohio Northern Autumn L. Erb
University
Tabitha N. Voglewede Arlington School Foundation:
Dally Family Renewal Scholarship
Findlay High School Alumni Scholarship Corey A. Freed
Colton J. Hamilton Alyssa R. Willow

Eva Kate Cowen Anderson Scholarship Arlington School Foundation:

Brittany R. Gates Cathie L. Solt Memorial Scholarship
Vanessa R. Rieman
Dr. Marion V. Arbogast Scholarship
Aubrey J. Parker Randy Baker Girls Basketball Renewal
Scholarship
Arlington School Foundation: Courtney D. Cramer Kirsten Glick
Arlington Athletic Boosters Scholarship Miranda M. Palmer
Bryce A. Hartman Hunter R. Bernhardt
Courtney A. Stoltz Hannah M. Johnson Albert J. Ball Scholarship
Joseph M. Hammond

Investing in deserving students may be

the best investment a community can ever
make.

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 Photos from top to bottom (page 52):
Jim Child, Thomas and Wendene Shoupe, Randy Baker, and Erica Miller

Photos from left to right (page 53):

Ian Moser, Sarina Rouholfada, Garrett Maag, Sadie Hickle, Alyssa Miller, and
Joseph Hammond

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Shirely Battles Stirling Scholarship Findlay High School Class of 1956 Renewal Findlay Education Association Scholarship
Mariah L. Burkholder Scholarship Erin E. Bloomfield
Rachael Schumm Rebekah M. Shultis Jenna E. Burget
Warren “Bullet” and Peg Kirk Bell Scholarship Victoria M. Terry
Victoria E. Cox Jennifer L. Fell Memorial Art Scholarship
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Centennial Katrina R. Combs
Warren “Bullet” and Peg Kirk Bell Renewal Scholarship
Scholarship Adam J. Seitz Alexandria L. Magyar Richard Fisher Athletic Scholarship
Shelby M. Roether Garrett L. Schrum Anna K. Schumm
Eli E. Stacy
Floyd J. and Alice K. Curran Scholarship William Clark Foster Scholarship
Daniel R. Bennett Scholarship Dylan P. Conine Samantha E. Fielding Alyssa L. Miller
Madison P. Pierce Hailey N. Ginnever Sadie L. Hickle
Gabriel A. Rader Stephen J. Markley Madison R. Mock M. Margaret Foster Scholarship
Gabriel A. Rader Austin N. Smith Jessica N. Borsani
Joseph R. and Westelle L. Browne Doryin I. Thames Dylan T. Waaland
Performing Arts Scholarship Gail Getway Scholarship
Denise Ruth V. Mojica Floyd J. and Alice K. Curran Renewal Robyn E. Flick
Scholarship
Jack Brown Memorial Scholarship Jacob E. Babione Hannah M. Ball Jean C. Graham Women’s Scholarship
Amelia D. Miller Olivia P. Berry Jesse B. Eckert Sadie L. Hickle
Regina M. Fox Patrick J. Heaston
April Rodeheffer Burbach Scholarship Sam A. Inbody Marie N. Keefe Jean C. Graham Women’s Renewal
Amanda G. Kovaleski Sarah A. Keefe Kiranpreet Singh Scholarship
Eli E. Stacy Olivia P. Berry Lacie Kern
Lora Wiest Burgderfer Scholarship Alyssa R. Willow
Erin E. Bosse Brittany R. Grine Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship
Kaelyn N. Kouns Aaron T. Long Julia L. Beccue Beth Bradley Heck Memorial Scholarship
Ashley R. Rickle Skyler J. Sensel Sadie L. Hickle
Tristen C. Spahr Irma Maxheimer Dana Renewal Scholarship
Audrey Maske Elyse McCormick W. Kenneth & Ruth S. Helvie Scholarship
Bobby C. Burrell Golf Scholarship Jordan C. Taylor Emilie M. Bartow
Spencer G. Shoemaker
Richard E. (Dick) Daugherty Scholarship Historic Preservation Guild Memorial
Kathy Carty Memorial Writing Scholarship William Bivens Scholarship
Colton J. Hamilton Mikayla F. Brown
William P. and Pauline J. Deisel Scholarship
James L. Child Jr. Scholarship Christopher J. Ellington L. Frick and Helen M. Hoadley Memorial
Samuel A. Majors Madalynn T. Helmig Scholarship
Mackenzie D. Howard
Findlay High School Class of 1951 Esfandiary-Palte Scholarship
Scholarship Adam D. Siefker John W. Hollington Scholarship
Sarina Rouholfada Sara E. Goddard
Findlay Area Golf Association Scholarship
Findlay High School Class of 1956 Adam M. August Britton B. Jackson Huston Financial Services Scholarship
Scholarship Kiera L. Robinson Nicholas P. Streacker Brandon N. Muehl
Breeann N. Lauer
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Intersil Science and Engineering Scholarship Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Ohio Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Nicholas W. Jones Samuel A. Majors Ian J. Moser Medical Scholarship
Adam J. Seitz Rasheed A. Ajala
M. Andrew May Scholarship Andrew J. Conner
Earl and Laverne Irons Family Scholarship Colton J. Hamilton
Alexis V. Butterworth Mike and Pat Oxley Scholarship
Arlington School Foundation: Adam D. Lauth
William H. Jackson Scholarship Robert & Helen McClelland Farm Child
Alexis V. Butterworth Scholarship Partners in Education Scholarship
Autumn L. Erb Aubrey J. Brown
Ronald Jenkins Scholarship
Alexis M. Gray Norbert F Meyer Scholarship Fund Roger Renz Memorial Scholarship
Cody A. Franks Grant D. Niswander
Arlington School Foundation: Jordan R. Skilliter
Keith and Shelia Jolliff Family E.D. Bud and Jean Retter Scholarship
John A. Solt Norbert F Meyer Renewal Scholarship Fund Adam J. Seitz
Sam A. Inbody
April Sue Jones Memorial Scholarship Taylor K. Reardon Findlay Rotary Club Scholarship
Kendra C. Tuttle Michaela L. Breece
Erica Miller Culinary Arts Scholarship Victoria E. Cox
Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Faith R. Long
Medical Missions Findlay Rotary Club Renewal Scholarship
Kaitlin Bova Sarah Bova Glendora Mills Scholarship Michelle Flanagan
Kaitlyn Miller Grant D. Niswander Alyssa Willow

Elizabeth Mae Kobeskza Memorial Thomas E. and Patricia (Conway) Moore Jon A. Schlueter County Teacher
Scholarship Perpetual College Award Renewal Scholarship
Griffin S. Rath Scholarship Molly A. Heitkamp
Jesse B. Eckert Stephanie G. Myers
Vance Kramer III Scholarship
Laura K. Kreinbihl Zach Morgan Memorial Scholarship Jon A. Schlueter City Teacher Scholarship
Bradley T. Steinman Ryan A. Headley
Dave and Marge Lodge Golf Scholarship
Suzanne M. Short Zach Morgan Memorial Renewal Scholarship Jon A. Schlueter County Scholarship
Megan K. Peplinski Clarissa Courtney Kara Galvan
Ed Lodico Memorial Scholarship Garrett Maag Justin Phillips
Andrew G. Bishop Needler Family Scholarship Schuyler Turner
Alexander D. Roszman Alexis R. Spoon
Shelby N. Woodward Jon A. Schlueter City Scholarship
Benjamin R. L. Lunn Merit Scholarship Patricia Barreto Elizabeth Crow
Jacob T. Kreinbrink John Noble Hockey Scholarship Zoe Houdeshell Tyler McDonald
Connor R. Curlis Sarina Rouholfada
Punk and Martha E. Mains Memorial
Scholarship John Noble Hockey Renewal Scholarship John Edward Seman Scholarship
Emilie M. Bartow Corey Bern Lucas Karhoff Lindsay N. George
Mitchel C. Perry

2015 Grants Awarded | 55

Dr. Thomas Richard and Wendene Wilson Jeanette T. and Leo. J. Veilhaber Scholarship Christopher Jon Younger Renewal
Shoupe Post Grad Scholarship Alexandra R. Perrault Scholarship
Connor W. Hoban Samuel A. Duling Hannah R. McClellan
Lester L. Werntz Scholarship Shelby Fletcher
Gregory James Shrader Scholarship Molly A. Williams
Alec J. Patterson George Randolph and Harriet Jacobs
Angelica E. Gray Lester L. Werntz Renewal Scholarship Younger Scholarship
Elyse McCormick Jamie N. Bible
Jerry Silveus Agriculture Scholarship
Molly C. Cleveland Gene and Margie White Scholarship George Randolph and Harriet Jacobs
Corrine A. Kanable Younger Renewal Scholarship
Bill Slack Memorial Scholarship Michael T. Roche Paige Krumreich Nathan M. Micklautz
Joseph M. Hammond Kortney S. Stanfield
George and Shirlee Whitson Scholarship
FHS Social Studies Teacher Memorial Stephen M. Christiansen Paul Randolph Younger Scholarship
Scholarship Lindsay N. George
Adam D. Lauth Nathan C. Wilson Trade and Industrial
Technology Memorial Scholarship Paul Randolph Younger Renewal Scholarship
Loren Steiner Automotive Alumni Bryce A. Hartman Boden B. Fisher Kyle W. Hopkins
Scholarship James Rooney
Isaiah D. Carpenter Leo and Virginia Woodward Memorial
Scholarship Scott Charles Younger Scholarship
Mary and Glen Stover Agriculture Lauren C. Wise Rasheed A. Ajala
Scholarship
Kaye L. Wise Mariann Dana and Charles Jacob Younger Scott Charles Younger Renewal Scholarship
Scholarship Rebekah V. Shaffer Brandon Shanahan
Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship Breeann N. Lauer Amanda R. Campbell
Genna R. Zachrich
Mariann Dana & Charles Jacob Younger Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship
John P. and Nancy K. Stozich Memorial Renewal Scholarship Emma L. Miller
Scholarship Peter Russel
Victoria E. Cox
Thomas M. Ramsey Stephen Dana Younger Scholarship
David J. Hoban TOTAL 2015
The Tent Maker Scholarship SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Christin N. Frommer Stephen Dana Younger Renewal Scholarship

Golden M Tong Scholarship Fund

Lydia C. Stump
Emily L. Schaefer
Nicholas T. Blackburn $278,535
Claire A. Allison
Christopher Jon Younger Scholarship
Mary Jo Urshalitz Music Scholarship Timothy M. Polelle
Shauna R. Nikles

Mary Jo Urshalitz Nursing Scholarship

Hailey E. Buck
Kailey C. Leal

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 Ten Reasons People Give to

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

1 We are a local organization with deep
roots in the community.
2 Our professional staff has broad expertise
regarding community issues and needs.

3 4
We provide professional service tailored Our funds help people invest in the causes
to each individual’s charitable and they care about most.
financial interests.

5 We accept a wide variety of assets and can

facilitate complex forms of giving.
6 We partner with professional advisors
to create highly-effective approaches to
charitable giving.

7 We offer maximum tax advantages allowed

by law.
8 We multiply the impact of gift dollars by
pooling them with other gifts and grants.

9 10
We build endowment funds that benefit We are a community leader, convening
the community’s future and help create agencies and coordinating resources to
personal legacies that last forever. create positive change.

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HancockREADS and Hancock Education Fund

GRANTS
Hancock Education Fund HancockREADS
Findlay City Schools Hancock County Educational Service Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
$3,332/one year
Engaging middle school students with high interest
Center (Read for L.I.F.E.)
$6,000/one year $2,325/one year
books by author, Michael Buckley, that teach leadership,
Increasing student learning by providing advanced Integrating Dolly Parton Imagination Library books into
responsibility, initiative and self-direction.
coursework through the Odysseyware Curriculum for tutoring sessions with clients at Read for L.I.F.E.
$3,800/one year
students at the Alternative Opportunity Center and eight
Bringing ideas to life through illustration for local K-3
county school districts.
students with assistance from author and illustrator, Henry
$6,000/one year Liberty-Benton Local Schools
Cole. $3,570/one year
Utilizing puppet-making to foster creativity and motivate
$4,000/one year Implementation of the Engaging Early Readers program
students through the use of art, drama and reading.
Providing opportunities for differentiated learning for for students in kindergarten and first grade.
students at Jacobs Primary School. $4,105/one year
$4,000/one year Liberty-Benton Local Schools Expanding literature options and increasing academic
Leveraging support for the creation of a Reading Room in $1,895/one year achievement through ebooks.
the library at Findlay High School. Expanding literature options and increasing academic
$4,000/one year achievement through ebooks.
Teaching strategies for integrating the arts with students
with Asperger’s, Austism, ADHD and other related
$430/one year
Implementation of the Engaging Early Readers program TOTAL HANCOCKREADS
conditions in order to teach social skills, calming strategies
and confidence and strengthen motor coordination and
for students in kindergarten and first grade. GRANTS
attention.
$5,000/one year
Leveraging support for the Nature Kids Place outdoor
Vanlue Local Schools
$1,204/one year
$10,000
Integrating Orff Xylophones in the music
learning area at Jefferson Primary School.
classroom in order to encourage creativity and
$5,730/one year
build critical thinking skills.
Enhancing the integration of STEM (Science, Technology,
e l
Engineering and Math) learning at Bigelow Hill, Lincoln, tur
t Na choo
Chamberlin Hill, Northview and Jacobs Schools. uc S
$6,000/one year TOTAL HANCOCK c
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Obtaining supplemental literature designed for ESL ers t Je
students that will support their English language EDUCATION FUND GRANTS l u nte ce a
Vo s Pla
development and learning of content taught in core
classes.
$6,000/one year
$57,391 Kid

Putting together Autism Tool Kits for students in order to

increase speech, language, academic and life skills as well
as increase attention span and focus.

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Hancock Education Fund Grant Committee
Kimberly Bash Laura Finney Paul Moyer Barb Tidd
Mary Ann Culver Teresa Lambert Cassie Ohlrich Jane Vanden Eynden

About Hancock Education Fund

The Hancock Education Fund is a cooperative grant program established in 2001 between The
Community Foundation, Findlay Rotary, and Findlay Rotary’s Golden Apple Teachers. The fund
provides grant dollars to promote classroom learning and to provide teachers with resources
that encourage learning activities. An advisory committee comprised of members from each of
these three organizations meets annually to review grant proposals.

Unique to the Hancock Education Fund, the grantseekers are asked to focus on “21st Century
Learning” skills. These skills include cultural awareness and diversity, creative thinking,
technological savvy, interpersonal communication skills and many others that education
experts believe are necessary to prepare students for success in a global economy.

HancockREADS Grant Committee Captu

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to ensure individuals and families in Hancock County enjoy the benefits of literacy. Many
individuals in Hancock County have difficulty reading, writing, or using the basic math skills
needed in everyday life. The HancockREADS mission is to ensure these individuals can find
the help they need to become successful and to ensure the current and future success of
our children.

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Power of

ENDOWMENT
The Power of Endowment
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.

These funds are invested so that the endowment continues

to grow forever.

A portion of this endowment is used annually, as a grant,

to support the cause specified by the donor.

An Endowment at Work
During her lifetime, Elaine Schoonmaker created
a charitable lead trust to benefit the community
and take care of her loved ones. For 15 years the
Foundation received regular payments totaling
$150,000. After that time, her family received the
rest of the trust.

Elaine’s gift established the Schoonmaker

Family Fund, a Fund for the Common Good
to meet the ever-changing needs of the
community.

In seven years the Schoonmaker Family

Fund has awarded $40,586 in grants for
important community projects. Today,
the fund balance remains strong at
$178,079, allowing for more good
work to be done in the community
now and forever.
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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 assets, and monitor investment performance.

J. Alec Reinhardt Hon. Allan Davis Thomas Donnell John Haywood John Koehler
Chairman

Garry Peiffer J. Michael Wilder Charles Younger Katherine Kreuchauf Karen Smith

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 2015:
• Clear Arc Capital • Huntington Bank • SVP Global
• Edward Jones • JP Alerian MLP Fund • UBS Fund Services Ltd.
• Evanston Capital Management, LLC • Merrill Lynch • Victory Capital Management, Key Bank
• Fifth Third Bank • Pyramis Global Advisors

Finance & Investment Committee | 61

Condensed

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Condensed Consolidated Condensed Consolidated

Statements of Financial Position Statements of Activities
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

2015 2014 2015 2014

Assets Revenue and Support
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 2,414,456 $ 1,520,354 Contributions $ 29,025,058 $ 1,839,024
Investments, at Fair Value 96,038,107 76,863,051 Investment Income 2,991,796 2,121,119
Receivables and Other Assets 180,389 170,638 Realized Gains 71,627 1,426,009
Net Property & Equipment 4,120,013 4,243,350 Unrealized Losses (6,070,466) (124,805)
Total Assets $ 102,752,965 $ 82,797,393 Changes in Value of Split Interest Agreements (67,965) 3,975,265
Other Revenue 455,148 360,072
Liabilities and Net Assets Total Revenue and Support $ 26,405,198 $ 9,596,684
Grants Payable and Other Liabilities $ 366,450 $ 781,908
Remainder Trust & Annuity Payable 182,622 145,626 Expenses
Funds Held for Agencies 4,455,860 4,659,604 Grants $ 3,883,986 $ 1,948,534
Note Payable 2,620,003 2,835,207 Program 1,075,481 1,045,411
Total Liabilities $ 7,624,935 $ 8,422,345 Management and General 320,711 301,145
Fundraising 372,038 397,667
Net Assets $ 95,128,030 $ 74,375,048 Total Expenses 5,652,216 3,692,757
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 102,752,965 $ 82,797,393
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets $ 20,752,982 $ 5,903,927
Net Assets, Beginning of Year $ 74,375,048 $ 68,471,121
Net Assets, End of Year $ 95,128,030 $ 74,375,048

The Foundation is audited annually by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. Complete audited financial statements are available upon request.

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 2015 ASSETS BY FUND TYPE TOTAL ASSETS
(in millions)
Donor Advised Unrestricted $103
33% 43%
$81 $83
$71
$63

2015 Annual Report

9%
Scholarship
9% 101 West Sandusky Street, Suite 207
Field of Interest 3% Designated Findlay, Ohio 45840
Agency Endowment 3% (419) 425-1100
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 www.community-foundation.com

Editor
Genna Freed
2015 CONTRIBUTIONS: $29M TOTAL ANNUAL GRANTS
(in millions) Design & Production
Scholarship
All Others 1% AR Marketing
Unrestricted 1% $3.9
Donor Advised
Designated
Printed by
4% 78% Millstream-Kennedy Inc.
16% $2.2 $2.2
$1.9 $1.9
Photography
Lindsay Brown
Louden Photography
Timber & Frame
White Owl Weddings

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101 West Sandusky Street, Suite 207
Findlay, Ohio 45840
419.425.1100
www.community-foundation.com