TCF Annual Report 08 Web

FOR HANCOCK COUNTY. FOREVER.
There is no denying that last year was a challenging one for foundations, individuals, families, companies, in short, any entity that relied on investments to provide capital for growth, development, or philanthropy. The good news isweve seen this all before. Throughout the decades there have been periods of economic recession and fear, followed each time by renewal and even greater investment and growth. This cycle has repeated itself throughout history, and we stand confident that this time it will be no different. I am pleased to tell you that your community foundation is on very solid ground. Our Board of Trustees has invested significant time in shepherding the assets in its care, and in constructing a portfolio that is diversified and balanced. We have weighed risk against potential return and protected the funds to the best of our collective ability in these volatile times. Fortunately for Findlay and Hancock County, The Community Foundation is designed to weather this kind of storm. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community, and we accomplish that goal through the power of endowment. Endowment funds are based on the theory that if we invest your principal gift, and make grants using only a portion of the average balance, your fund will continue to grow and will provide support for our community forever. And we mean exactly thatforever. Long after you and I are gone, The Community Foundation will still be here, making grants and enriching lives throughout our community. The L. Dale Dorney Fund was established in 1976a $2.2 million gift from one insightful man to the community he loved. His gift, now more than 30 years old (though, still young in terms of forever), has already granted more than $7.6 million to our community. One unique aspect of Mr. Dorneys gift is that it is an unrestricted endowment. This means that he put his full trust in our Board of Trustees to decide where the funds would be most needed. He provided for the future of his community with the keen understanding that conditions would change over time. During times like these, unrestricted dollars really make a difference, allowing us to meet the ever-changing needs of our community. I encourage you to join with those who have already captured the power of forever, by making a gift to our unrestricted endowment, or to any of our endowed funds. Whether your gift is made today, or as part of your will or estate plan, the good work you do will far outlast your lifetime, impacting your communityforever. Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the warm welcome to Findlay and Hancock County. I look forward to working with you and making this community part of my familys forever story.
Katherine Kreuchauf, CFRE President
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PARTNERING FOR PRESCRIPTON ASSISTANCE

Family Center agencies are working together to save lives.
Being diagnosed with a health condition is stressful, but when you cant afford the medicine to treat the condition, it can be emotionally overwhelming. Almost every day, Gene Kelsey, executive director of Hancock Christian Clearing House, counsels distraught individuals facing this predicament. They all have a story, he says, and they all have a need. Cathy Debolt, for example, arrived at Hancock Christian Clearing House suffering from Lupus and other debilitating conditions that require her to take
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12 different medications. In the process of getting a divorce, she couldnt make her monthly co-payment for the prescriptions. Her future looked bleaker still with unemployment and no health insurance coverage until she could sign up for disability. Being without health insurance is scary, she says. I was afraid to leave (my husband). I thought I was stuck. Just a few years ago, the options for Debolt and other Hancock County residents in difficult circumstances were limited. But today, many receive help
HCCH had a record 4,429 requests for help in 2008. These requests were from 3,728 families representing 11,992 individuals. HCCH committed a record total of $170,993.59 in client assistance in 2008. Keeping people in their homes, one of HCCHs primary purposes, increased 21% from 2007 to a total cost of $109,279 in 2008.
The Prescription Assistance Programs roots can be traced to 2006 when Brenda Sciranka, manager of Caughman Health Center, became concerned with the growing number of clinic patients who couldnt afford their prescription drugs. She knew that when medical conditions such as diabetes, mental illness, depression, and high blood pressure were left untreated, it led to greater, and more costly, health problems down the road. With grant funding from The Community Foundation, Sciranka was able to hire a full-time registered nurse (RN) to connect patients with national prescription assistance programs. These programs, offered as a community service through pharmaceutical companies, provide free prescriptions to those who qualify. As a further preventative measure, Caughman Health Center monitors the health conditions of patients enrolled in the assistance programs through regular checkups and screenings. Last year, Caughman Health Center helped patients in need receive more than $1.3 million in free medications. While the RN position made a big impact, there was still an unmet need; it took several weeks for a patient to begin receiving medications through a national program. This time gap, from diagnosis to receiving the medication, was critical to the patients health. A lot can happen in a month, explains Sciranka, such as inpatient stays and emergency
Each year, Hancock Christian Clearing House helps approximately 300 individuals purchase the medications they need short-term, while Caughman Health Center aids approximately 1,200 individuals with long-term prescription assistance and preventative care. The two agencies, located just down the hall from each other at The Family Center, regularly refer patients to each other. We are working together and making a difference, says Sciranka. None of this would have been possible without The Community Foundation. For individuals like Debolt, who had nowhere to turn, the Prescription Assistance Program provides a pathway to better health. When she connected with the program, Debolt felt an enormous sense of relief that made dealing with her numerous health and personal issues just a little easier. I am truly amazed by all the help that Hancock County offers, she says. v
Caughman Health Center

Served 26,275 patients in 2008an increase of 108% over 2007. Administered 6,984 immunizations in 2008.
Provided $450,096 in medical services at no cost in 2008an increase of 128% over 2007. This does not include the services covered by Medi- care, Medicaid or private insurance. Helped individuals gain access to $1.39 million worth of free prescription medication. An increase of 117% over 2007.
Photo opposite page: Cathy Debolt talks with Paula Sidle and Cathy Mullahy from Caughman Health Center and Tammy Stahl, Hancock Christian Clearing House. Working together, the two agencies helped Debolt obtain life-sustaining prescriptions through the Prescription Assistance Program.
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through the Prescription Assistance Program, a joint effort between Caughman Health Center and Hancock Christian Clearing House. The Community Foundation was the leader behind this innovative program that results in healthier individuals and lower costs.
room visits. And, many patients who didnt begin a medication immediately would opt to forgo it entirely, especially patients with non-symptomatic conditions like high blood pressure. Once again, The Community Foundation stepped in to help by funding a grant to provide short-term prescription assistance. The grant monies enable Hancock Christian Clearing House to help patients purchase an immediate supply of their needed medications, with costs ranging from a few dollars to several hundred dollars.
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MATCH DAY PROVIDES UNEXPECTED GIFTS

Local citizens step up to help agencies weather the storm.
Its a safe haven for Hancock County children whove been traumatized by physical or sexual abuse, but last fall, the Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children needed protection itself from a financial storm. We were struggling to keep our doors open, admits Julie Banner, the agencys coordinator. We didnt have rent money for the coming year, which meant the kids wouldnt have had anywhere to go. The Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children wasnt the only nonprofit agency in the county hit hard by the nations economic crisis. Other agencies reported declining donations at a time when demand for services was skyrocketing. Rising unemployment meant a growing number of families needed help with basic needs, such as food, shelter, and healthcare. It was a crisis in the making. The number (of those in need) was climbing substantially, says Gene Kelsey, executive director of Hancock Christian Clearing House, adding that his agency was in danger of running out of funds by the first half of 2009. Recognizing that timely action was needed to avert a crisis, The Community Foundation came up with a resourceful plan to raise awareness and funds for the countys struggling health and human service agencies. By providing $300,000 in matching funds, The Community Foundation sponsored Match Day on December 17, 2008, giving donors the chance to double their contribution to their favorite local charity. Match Day resulted in an outpouring of generosity that infused $768,514 into the immediate needs and endowment funds of 32 county agencies. Our community always comes together to help each other out, says Banner. It never disappoints me. It took only two hours to deplete The Community Foundations $300,000 in matching funds. Many agency directors had reached out to supporters ahead of time, taking advantage of Match Day to inform donors of their growing needs. They camped out on the sidewalk in front of The Community Foundations office the night before, determined to ensure that the donations they had collected were matched dollar for dollar. Even bitter cold and blustery weather couldnt dampen their spirits. It was a chance to better our agency, so we were going to be there, says Linda Lotz, executive director of Cancer Patient Services, an agency that has been reducing the burden of cancer on county residents since 1946.
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Match Day helped many nonprofit agencies weather the economic downturn. For some agencies, like the Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Match Day meant its doors would stay open for another year. Our focus on child advocacy and on the treatment, prosecution, and prevention of physical and sexual abuse will continue, says Banner. With the $21,975 it received from Match Day, the agency also bolstered its funds for the Hancock County Tooth Fairy program, which helps children in foster care receive orthodontic treatment that isnt covered by Medicaid. Recently, the program provided the down payment for dental work for an adopted child whose jaw was severely damaged from the physical abuse she endured in her previous home. The adoptive mother was overjoyed that we could assist, says Banner. It made a huge difference in her daughters self esteem and life. Other agencies that werent in danger of closing, like Cancer Patient Services, can better serve their constituents thanks to Match Day. Weve had more and more individuals coming in who cant manage because theyve lost a job or had their insurance reduced, says Lotz. Dealing with cancer is stressful and financial concerns only magnify the stress. Match Day dollars have enabled us to go beyond what is usual and customary to provide extra assistance on a case-by-case basis. The reverberations from Match Day and the wonderful generosity of the community have been felt by thousands of county residents struggling through the recession. Watching the community rally together to do something important was incredible, says Beth Meeks, executive director of Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, which received $75,020 in matched funds. It felt like moving a mountain. v
TOTAL RAISED = $768,514*

Immediate Need Funds Raised
Cancer Patient Services Caughman Clinic Century Health CHOPIN Hall City Mission Clothe-A-Child Dental Center of NW Ohio Family Resource Centers Focus on Friends Hancock Christian Clearing House Hancock County Agency on Aging Hancock Co. Center for Safe & Healthy Children HHWP Community Action Commission Hope House for the Homeless Lutheran Social Services Open Arms Domestic Violence Center The Salvation Army Voices For Children of Hancock Co. Womens Resource Center of Hancock Co. $53,018 $32,300 $8,634 $54,875 $87,358 $4,400 $1,300 $1,350 $200 $105,714 $36,590 $21,975 $5,100 $9,425 $2,875 $75,020 $20,197 $4,415 $49,250
Agency representatives from Open Arms, Womens Resource Center, Cancer Patient Services, Hancock Christian Clearing House, and Caughman Health Center weathered the wintry snow to ensure their place in line for Match Day.
Endowment Funds Raised

Arlington School Foundation (Capital Improvement Fund) $1,400 Arlington School Foundation (Educational Excellence Fund) $7,150 Cancer Patient Services $1,200 Century Health $3,000 City Mission $1,000 Findlay Enrichment Program $1,045 Findlay Area Arts Fund $100 Hancock County Agency on Aging $27,039 Hancock County Sheriff K-9 Fund $200 Hancock Parks Foundation $18,134 Hancock Christian Clearing House $6,800 Hope House for the Homeless $1,000 Humane Society of Hancock County $22,200 Macklin Intergenerational Institute $350 Mazza Museum Enthusiasts $1,000 McComb Public Library $40,000 Old Mill Stream Foundation $41,500 Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center $900 United Way of Hancock County $400 Winebrenner Theological Seminary $20,000 YMCA $100 Eric Anderson, Fresh Encounter/Great Scot Supermarkets, delivers hot beverages and donuts to Match Day participants. Like many other local business leaders, Eric and his family supported Match Day as both corporate and individual donors. He currently serves on the board of directors for Open Arms.
* Includes $300,000 match from The Community Foundation.
Debbie Seawell, Tammy Stahl, and Gene Kelsey, representatives from Hancock Christian Clearing House, are all smiles as their Match Day donations are totaled. HCCH received $105,714 in Immediate Need Funds from Match Day. 2008 Annual ReportFor Hancock County. Forever.
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MONEY MATTERS AT EVERY AGE

Hancock Saves teaches the power of financial responsibility.
Kimberly Lee, mother of three, knows that good habits start at an early age. Setting a positive example for her three small boys, ages 3, 5, and 7, on how to manage money wisely, is important to her. I want them to learn to save, she says. I want them to know we earn everything we have. Hancock Saves, funded through a grant from The Community Foundation, helps families like Lees develop smart money strategies. The innovative program encourages county residents from all walks
of life to make a commitment to increase wealth and reduce debt. With the U.S. economy in a recession, Hancock Saves is growing in popularity, even becoming a model program in the state of Ohio. More and more individuals are realizing that theyve been living beyond their means and want help to change, says Angela Crist, director of Hancock Saves. Its incredible how many people from so many different income brackets live from paycheck to paycheck.
But the bubble has burst. People are more willing to listen now. Its a great time for renewal and reassessment, she explains. Hancock Saves places responsibility in the hands of the participants. More than 550 county residents have already established goals to reduce their debt or increase their savings as part of the program. They have access to educational workshops, newsletters, financial information, and one-on-one financial counseling to help them reach their goals. Its a great way to force myself to save, says Lee. If I didnt have a plan and a commitment, the money would get spent. To keep participants inspired, Hancock Saves hosts special programs, like Count Your Coin Week, throughout the year. The message behind Count Your Coin Week is that small steps, such as saving coins or eliminating little luxuries, can go a long way toward helping you save money. In 2008, more than $10,000 in spare change was deposited in savings accounts by 220 individuals during Count Your Coin Week. Lees three boys, who earn money from lawn and garden chores, participated by dumping out their piggy banks and making a special trip to the bank. They loved seeing how much they had earned, says Lee. My oldest son had a great time adding it up with a calculator. Hancock Saves also sponsors educational programs in the city and county middle schools and high schools. Designed to be interactive and eye-opening, these programs shatter misconceptions and challenge students to think about whats important. In Real Money, Real World, high school students role
By helping children and parents learn how to manage money responsibly, Hancock Saves is affecting change for generations to come. We live in a culture that encourages us to spend, spend, spend, with little thought to the consequences, says Crist. There is no magic bullet. But we are helping many families build financial stability. We are providing the tools for change, and they are making them work. v
A student determines how much of her assigned budget must be allocated for food based on the ages and number of children in the household.
Bev Welty helps students contemplate the costs and implications of buying versus renting a home.
PHOTO OPPOSITE PAGE: Kimberly Lee is one of 550 Hancock County residents who have made a commitment to save money or reduce debt through Hancock Saves. Through her example, she is teaching her three small boys, Kenneth, Andrew and Micah, the importance of saving.
Wayne Peck assists a student with decisions regarding auto and home Insurance. 2008 Annual ReportFor Hancock County. Forever.
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play the life of an adult. They are given a pretend job and family and have to make tough choices about spending and saving based on their income. They are even exposed to high pressure sales pitches for items like cable television. The students reactions are priceless, says Crist. They are always shocked when they realize how much things like childcare cost.
DORNEY LEGACY SOCIETY

Hancock Countys Father of Philanthropy
When L. Dale Dorney first visited the offices of the Cleveland Foundation in the early 1970s, 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. They had no way of knowing that day whether he had five hundred or five thousand dollars to give. But his keen understanding and passion for the enduring spirit of philanthropy were easily recognized. Most people who encountered L. Dale Dorney during his lifetime were unaware of the unique life and industrious nature that lay behind his quaint, unpretentious exterior. A private man, he lived the majority of his 90 years in his native Findlay, Ohio. Although he made his mark as an astute businessman and wise investor, he always down-played his material wealth. In fact, few people knew the extent to which he had pursued his life-long quest of building substantial personal assets and establishing a trust that would serve the people of his community for many generations to come. 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. On February 28, 1999, The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation became an independent entity and the Dorney Fund assets designated for Hancock County were returned to our community. What started as one mans generous gift to his community, has been further expanded by local residents. Today, The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is one of the more than 80 community foundations in Ohio and 700 community foundations nationwide. Since 1976, the Dorney Fund has provided more than $7.6 million dollars to local agencies. And through the power of endowment, where gifts are invested and earnings are used to make grants that address community needs, Mr. Dorneys gift will keep giving, and growing, forever. Thats the power of a charitable fund with The Community Foundation. Your good work far outlasts your lifetime. v
Donors who make a commitment to Findlay and Hancock Countys future through a planned gift or bequest to The Community Foundation are eligible to join the Dorney Legacy Society. All donors who have established permanent funds are also named to the Society. As a member of the Dorney Legacy Society, youll be invited to:
Name your charitable fund. As you plan your legacy, the fund can bear
your name or you can honor the name of your family or loved ones. You may, of course, choose anonymity instead.
Share your personal history. We would like to preserve your story and
photographs for future generations who will receive grants from your named fund.
Attend special community events. Let us introduce you to other gener-
ous people who have also provided for Findlay and Hancock Countys future in their estate plans.
Learn of changes in Ohio probate or federal tax law. Working with
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your professional advisor, we want to make sure your estate plan continues to accomplish your personal, financial, and charitable objectives.
Be named in Foundation publications. We would like to give others
the opportunity to follow your example of community stewardship and leadership. We also respect the wishes of those who prefer to give anonymously.
Your planned gift or bequest puts you in good company today. Tomor-
row, your endowed fund will be multiplied with gifts from other caring individuals and families to do good works in our community for generations to come. We invite you to make a gift that far outlasts your lifetime. By following in L. Dale Dorneys 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. Our staff will work with you and your professional advisor to provide information about the many options available to you, designing a plan that works best for you and your personal situation. For more information on planned giving or the Dorney Legacy Society, please contact The Community Foundation at 419-425-1100. v
Dorney Legacy Society Members

Fredrick C. and Ruth G. Aldrich Herb S. Aldrich* W.S. Sherman* and Wanda Alge Eva Kate Cowen Anderson* Gertrude O. Anderson* Randy Baker Albert J. Ball* John C.* and Jane C. Barbieri Richard P. Jr. and Shirley Barchent Daniel R. Bennett* Richard N. and Mildred B. Bishop Ben Breece* Joseph R.* and Westelle L.* Browne James F. and Mary Alys Brucklacher April Lynn Rodeheffer Burbach* Lora Wiest Burgderfer* Kylene Bycycnski* Wayne and Dawna Casper Kenneth C. and Ruth E.* Casteel James L. Child, Jr.* Charles Robert Clapper* Florence G. Collins* Harry F. Cooper* George E. Countryman* Floyd J.* and Alice K.* Curran James* and Marie* Dally Irma Maxheimer Dana* Richard (Dick) E. Daugherty* Judge Allan Davis Barbara Deerhake Richard and Barbara Deerhake Family William P.* and Pauline* Deisel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Donnell L. Dale Dorney* Mary Ann Emerine* Mary E. Fell G. Richard* and Beverly Fisher M. Margaret Foster* William Clark Foster* Philip D. Gardner* Sara Wagner Gast* Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Jean C. Graham Frank and Annett Hollington Guglielmi Evelyn J. Burkey Hamilton David S. and Susan M. Healy Beth Bradley Heck* W. Kenneth* and R. Ruth* Helvie J. William Hollington John W. Hollington* William H. Jackson* Ronald N. Jenkins* Keith L. and Sheila K. Jolliff April Sue Jones* Bradley Joseph* George and Helen Koepke Vance Kramer III* Marjorie A. Kuhlman* William H.* and Martha E.* Lape Gertrude A. Lee* David Lodge* Kyle P. Luginbuhl* Benjamin R.L. Lunn* John M.* and Patricia M. Luther Gordon* and Marilyn* Macklin Punk E.* and Martha M.* Mains Howard* and Carolyn* Marvin M. Andrew May* Richard J. McCall* Robert L. McClelland Richard K. and Lynn J. McCord Erica Miller* Glendora Mills* Thomas E. Moore* Zach Morgan* James A. Moul Barbara and Richard Muzy Michael Needler Family G. Norman and Jane* Nicholson John Noble* Tom* and Esther Orndorff Michael and Pat Oxley Jim and Mahrokh (Esfandiary) Palte Sterling* and Meredith* Pfeiffer Family G. (Bud)* and Valerie* Poole J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt Roger Renz* E.D. (Bud)* and Jean* Retter Jim and Mary Jane Roberts Marv and Judy Rower Ralph Russo John H. Schaefer* Madeleine T. Schneider* Elaine H. Schoonmaker Family Dorothy F. Secor* John Edward Seman* Robert A. Shamp* T.R. Shoaff* Dr. Thomas Richard Shoupe* Wendene Wilson Shoupe Don and Mary (Pat) Sink Gene and Elaine Stevens Robert L.* and Dortha W.* Stober Roberta Stober John P. Stozich* Jack and Midge Thomas Richard Thompson* Tell* and Opal* Thompson Dr. Raymond J.* and Jane J. Tille Mary Jo Urshalitz* Anna VanGorder* Leo Vielhaber* Deorah Ruth Wall* James and Patricia Wall C.P.* and Evelyn J. Weaver William R. Webb Walter L. Weber* Lester L. Werntz* Barton* and Josephine* Wilson Leo* and Virginia* Woodward Grant* and Emily* Young Charles J. Younger Christopher Jon Younger George R.* and Harriet J.* Younger Mariann Dana Younger Paul Randolph Younger Scott Charles Younger Stephen Dana Younger Linda B. Ziegler* * Deceased
Ten reasons people choose to give through 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. We provide personalized service tailored to each individuals charitable and financial interests. 4. Our funds help people invest in the causes they care about most. 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 as allowed by federal law. 8. We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts and grants. 9. We build endowment funds that benefit the communitys future and help create personal legacies that last forever. 10. We are a community leader, con- LEGACY SOCIETY
Names of Dorney Legacy Society members who do not wish to be listed in publications are kept anonymous at their request.
vening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change.
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2008-2009 Handbags That Help Members

Ruth Aldrich Sharon Aller Julie Anderson* Marcia Armes Marguerite Armstrong Sue Arnold Kelly Atkins Ruth Ball Connie Barron-Smith Kimberly Bash Patricia Bash Sharon Bishop Barb Bodie Jennifer Bookwalter Marilyn Brewer Julie Brown Kathleen Brubaker Sherri Brumbaugh Cheryl Buckland Janelle Busdeker Jennifer Cairns Kimberly Cameron Naomi Chaney Susan Chesebro Kay Chesebro Barbara Chesebro-Corbin Sally Chesebro-Mathews Margaret Chesebro-Ramlow Lynn Child Karen Cline Nora Cochran Patty Coffman Anni Collette Alice Conlisk Shirley Copeland Rindy Crates* Michelle Dale Sandy Dale Carol Dale-Joseph Jane Davis Linda DeArment Barbara Deerhake Darmis Demler Jana Doone Lela Doty Myra Egbert Virginia Erner Beverly Fisher Anita Fitzgerald Rita Fitzgerald Beth Flowers Sandy Franks Jean Garner Barbara Gebhardt Barbara Geyer Dorothy Gorr Jackie Gray Trisha Green Marilyn Hackenberg Mary Halvorsen Evelyn Hamilton Mary Beth Hammond* Sandra Hansen* Sara Harrington Susan Harrington-Williams Barbara Hay Suzi Healy Kristin Heck-Sajadi Kathy Heintschel Jane Heminger Shirley Hewitt Kay Hill Terri Hooper Alisa Houck Carol Houzie Alda Hymes Joanne Ingold* Kathy Jebbett Darla Johannsen Mary Johnston Peggy Kelley Kerry Kirk Diana Kirk Barbara Kirk Kolleen Kirk Rill* Kay Kose Kathy Kreuchauf Terry Krivoruchka Marge Kruse Gwen Kuenzli Pam Lather Marjorie Lodge Karen Logan Linda Lotz Patty Luther Peggy Lyon Denese Malacos Margaret Malaney Anne Mallett Carol Mallett Maxine Mazza Stephanie McClellan Eleanor McCoy Gene McEvoy Linda Miller Cheryl Miller Pauline Milligan* Rosemary Montalbine Nancy Moody-Russo A. Ann Moore Gina Mummert Peggy Musser Dionne Neubauer Beth Niemeyer Rosanna Palmer Sarah Palmer Susan Pancake Cindy Parke-Shoupe Jill Parsons Jennifer Payne-White Kathleen Peiffer Allyson Perry* Mary Ellen Peters Robin Pfeiffer Isabelle Pratt Sandra Reinhardt Bev Robb Bridget Robb Mary Jane Roberts Carol Roessing Connie Rooney Martha Rothey Judy Rower Donna Ruse Suzanne Sackman Laura Savage Elaine Schoonmaker Anne Sheaffer Barbara Sheehan Margaret Slough Karen Smith LInda Spahr Susie Spragg Christa Steiner Nancy Stephani Julie Stevens Sandra Stoll Denise Thomas Patricia Thomas Pat Wall Julia Walsh Corri Wilcox Susan Williams Judy Withrow Carri Wurm Mariann Younger Beth Zachrich Chris Zawisza Joyce Ziegler Lynne Zydonik * Guiding Circle Members
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Handbags That Help (HTH) is a womens giving circle founded in 2007 by a group of women committed to dramatically improving lives throughout the Greater Hancock County community. Using its pooled membership dollars, HTH collectively funds grants to charitable projects and programs. What is unique about this group 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. In their inaugural year, members voted to award a total of $54,000 in grants to three organizations: Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County, Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children, and Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio. The Community Foundation serves as the sponsoring organization for HTH, providing fiscal and program sponsorship. Any woman who is interested in joining HTH should contact The Community Foundation office. v
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Habitat For Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County received $26,858 from HTH to partially fund the construction of a new home for a single mother and her son. This particular home was also selected as the second local Women Build project, making this project especially fitting for HTH to fund. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman, and child should have a decent, safe, and affordable place to live. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner Soon-to-be homeowner, Toni Woodyard, and her mother (partner) families. work together during the build. Habitat houses are sold Partner families are required to to partner families at no contribute 400-500 sweat equity hours towards their new home. profit and financed with affordable loans. The homeowners monthly mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat houses. This build was especially memorable for many HTH members, who also volunteered their time to help onsite as part of the Women Build effort. The home was completed in 12 volunteer days and was dedicated on September 27, 2008.
Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children

Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children, a local child advocacy center, received a grant of $23,742 to purchase video and audio recording equipment for two interview rooms. The Centers mission is to minimize the trauma experienced by child abuse victims by providing a childfriendly facility where local authorities and agencies convene to investigate, treat, prosecute, and prevent child abuse cases. It replaces the inadequate system of the past where children were interviewed multiple times, agencies conducted independent investigations, and no local medical exam was available for victims. The old system often served to re-victimize the children it was trying to protect. One of the key services the Center provides is recorded interviews. In addition to providing evidence for court, it minimizes the number of times a child has to tell his or her story. The new audio and video recording equipment allows the Center to capture everything that happens in the interview room. The new video equipment can pivot and zoom to view all areas of the room. Enhanced audio capabilities eliminate background noise and allow everyone in the room to be recorded, even the softest of voices. In 2008, the Center saw 138 children and their families (135 Sexual Abuse, 14 Physical Abuse, 6 Neglect, 4 Emotional Maltreatment, and 1 Medical Neglect.)
Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio

Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio received an HTH grant of $3,400 to support their Summer of Science (SOS) day camp program. This eight-week program targeted children from Findlay Commons apartments, a low-income housing community. Realizing that so much information is lost during the summer months when children are not in school, Camp Fire sought to help retain and build on what the children already knew. Two staff members and two volunteers led the four day per week program, which focused on science and reading. Children were able to creatively explore the scientific world through handson learning and field tripsopportunities they likely wouldnt have had otherwise. The 33 children participated in a number of sciencerelated activities: Collected ants for an ant farm. Learned about frogs and their life cycle, and set up a frog pond habitat. Learned about the strength of soybeans. Learned about the solar system. Conducted pop bottle experiments. Made sidewalk chalk, tie-dye t-shirts, and ice cream. Took field trips to COSI, the Toledo Zoo, the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum, and Grand Lake St. Marys State Park.
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THE FAMILY CENTER
Goals of The Family Center

1. To serve those in need with dignity. 2. To create a synergy among agencies in providing services that will change lives. 3. To improve the infrastructure of nonprofit agencies. 4. To increase community awareness that there are low-income families in Findlay who need help becoming financially stable.
Stability
Many nonprofits are often relegated to whatever space is available, not what space will best further their mission. This may mean operating in lowquality, overcrowded, outdated facilities that may be inaccessible to clients who have limited transportation or physical abilities. The Family Center is a beautiful, well-located, and handicapped accessible building that has provided its tenant agencies with a positive and productive work environment from which to serve their clients.
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Affordability
Increasingly high rent costs make it difficult for nonprofits to maintain adequate facilities to house their staff and provide their services. The Family Center offers affordable opportunities for local nonprofit agencies.
Location and Visibility

Nonprofits are not always located in places that are easily accessible for clientele. In Findlay, our agencies were scattered from one end of town to another. People needing services often didnt know where to go to get helpor they needed help from more than one agency. The Family Center building is well-located, making it easier for people to find the help they need. The Family Center also provides the visibility needed for our community to recognize the important role the nonprofits play in making our community a better place to live.
The Family Center, established by The Community Foundation in 2006, is a multi-tenant nonprofit center located at 1800 North Blanchard Street in Findlay. Multi-tenant nonprofit centers are buildings that house multiple nonprofit organizations and provide healthy, efficient, quality, mission-enhancing workspace. Our facility is one of only a few hundred similar facilities nationwide.
The Family Center is owned, managed, and maintained by Hancock Properties Foundation, Inc., a supporting organization of The Community Foundation. For a list of the Hancock Properties Foundation Board of Directors please see page 55.
Nonprofit Collaboration
By enhancing program delivery space, an amazing synergy has been created. Prior to creation of The Family Center, many of our tenant agencies were unfamiliar with what services other agencies offered. Now, they are able to work together as partner agencies to best assist local people in need. Its not uncommon to see one agency staffer walking clients down the hall to another agency to find additional help with their situation. We are blessed to have many professionals and leaders in the nonprofit sector who are talented, caring and well-prepared to improve the lives of our citizens.
The Family Center Agencies

Alzheimers Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter Associated Charities Cancer Patient Services Caughman Health Center, a subsidiary of Blanchard Valley Health Association C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall Dental Center of Northwest Ohio Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Appleseed Ridge Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County Hancock Christian Clearing House Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority Hope House for the Homeless Legal Aid of Western Ohio Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., NW Ohio Chapter WIC (Women, Infants, Children)

Continuing Financial Support

The total cost for The Family Center purchase and renovation was $6 million. Continued financial support is needed to pay for and maintain the facility and enable local agencies to operate in their clients best interests. To make a gift to support The Family Center please contact The Community Foundation office.
Family Center agencies and their clients enjoy the beautiful facilities and office space. Pictured above is the waiting room at Hancock County Center for Safe & Healthy Children.
Working Toward The Future

As a result of the success weve already seen with this facility, opportunities to improve and expand the facilities located at 1800 North Blanchard Street are being examined. A major remodel will be completed in 2009, allowing for a significant expansion of Caughman Health Center. Hancock Properties Foundation leadership is working with local government and several other nonprofit agencies to continue to develop The Family Center property into a campus of caring for our community. v
Hope House volunteers, Kay Hoane and Deb Mihalik, completed a beautiful mural on the walls of the Hope House Shelters playroom. The shelter and its basement playroom were damaged in the August 2007 flood. Because Hope Houses administrative offices are located at The Family Center (a modern, updated facility unaffected by flooding), they were able to concentrate 100% of their efforts on repairing and improving the shelter, a direct benefit to the clients they serve. Each year local dentists volunteer their time to assist the Dental Center staff with Give Kids a Smile day, a single day when services are provided at no cost. During the rest of the year, the Dental Center staff provides routine dental care to low-income children and adults. To be eligible for services, individuals must be at or below 300% of the federal poverty level or receiving health benefits from Medicaid or a Medicaid HMO. In addition to dental treatment, the Dental Center staff educates its patients about the importance of routine professional dental care and good oral hygiene habits.
THE FAMILY CENTTER
NEW FUNDS
The following funds were established at The Community Foundation in 2008. Their philanthropic purposes are as diverse as the people they honor, but all share the common goal of supporting our community. boiler operator and eventually became plant supervisor. Millie worked for H&R Block. Their five children, Nancy Rower McMinn, Marv Rower, Dennis Rower, Cheryl Rower Reissig, and Cindy Rower Lee all graduated from Arlington High School.
Arlington School Foundation: Harold Doc Castor Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established in memory of longtime football coach, Harold Doc Castor, for a graduating senior from Arlington High School. Doc, whose name has become synonymous with Arlington football, was the head coach at Arlington from 1933-1962. In the 26 seasons he coached (he was in the service for Harold Doc Castor three years), Doc never had a losing season, compiling an 1906 - 1995 amazing record of 175-32-12. From 1945-1951, his teams went 45 games without a defeat. In 1985, Doc was inducted into the Hancock Sports Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class. Castor received his AB degree from Findlay College, his BS from Kent State, and also did graduate work at the University of Michigan. He was a history and social studies teacher at Arlington until 1966.
Arlington School Foundation: Cathie L. Solt Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established by Michael and Mabel Yung-I Wu Solt to honor Michaels sister. Cathie was the daughter of Dr. John and Dorcas (Beach) Solt, and sister to John Jr., Michael, and Thomas. Cathie was dedicated to her family and especially loved her many great nieces and nephews. A 1961 graduate of Arlington High School, Cathie attended Ohio State University for two years and graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1965 with a degree in Political Science. She was a member of the Arlington United Methodist Church, co-founder of Starlite Cosmetic Company (Shreveport, Lousiana), and a retired Realtor and antique dealer. This scholarship is for an Arlington High School senior.
Randy Baker Girls Basketball Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established by Randy Baker to assist girls basketball players at Arcadia High School, where he has coached for the past 26 years. Randy has coached girls basketball at Arcadia since 1983, and is considered one of the top coaches in the region. Over the years, Randy has coached many successful teams at Arcadia, including the 1989 team which advanced to the Final Four state tournament. The team was honored in 2004 when they were inducted into the Hancock Sports Hall of Fame. He was honored in 2001 for his many years of outstanding service and dedication to the Arcadia Athletic Program when he was inducted into the Arcadia Athletic Hall of Fame.
Arlington School Foundation: John and Millie Rower Music Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established by John and Millies children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren as a gift on Millies 85th Birthday. In giving this scholarship, the family wishes to acknowledge the gift of great parenting and their shared love of music. It will support a graduating senior from Arlington who will pursue a degree in music. John and Millie Rower were members of the Arlington community for many years, with John Rower 1919 - 1985 John serving on the Arlington School Board of Education. John and Millie both loved music, and John was active in a barbershop quartet and chorus. John worked for Ashland Oil Company as a
John and Millie Rower
NEW FUNDS
Warren Bullet and Peg Kirk Bell Scholarship

This scholarship fund, established by the Findlay Country Club as part of its 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. Peg Kirk Bell began playing golf at the Findlay Country Club following her graduation from high school in 1939. Her golf game developed rapidly under the direction of long-time club pro Leonard Schmutte. She soon won the Findlay Country Club Ladies Club Championship four straight times, won the Ohio Womens Amateur Championship three times, and established herself as one of the outstanding female golfers in the country. She won the 1949 Titleholder Tournament, became a charter member Peg Kirk Bell of the LPGA, and often piloted her own airplane to golf tournaments around the country. She was honored by the PGA of America in 2007 when she was named the First Lady of Golf. She has become a legendary golf instructor through her pioneer work in teaching the game to thousands of golfers of all ages. Warren Bullet Bell was also a Findlay native. He was an outstanding football and basketball player at Findlay High School, graduating in the class of 1940. He attended Southern Methodist University on a basketball scholarship, but left school to serve in the Army during World War II. Following the war, Warren Bullet and Peg Kirk Bell he played professional basketball for the Warren Bell 1922 - 1984 Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons. In 1953, he and Peg moved to Southern Pines, North Carolina and purchased Pine Needles Resort. At the time, the resort consisted of a classic Donald Ross golf course in need of repair and an old Army barracks which served as the lodge. Through years of perseverance and tireless efforts, Bullet and Peg developed Pine Needles into one of the countrys leading golf resorts. Never forgetting their roots, the Bells were great ambassadors for their hometown and for the Findlay Country Club.
Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship

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.
Greenway Conservancy Fund

This fund was established by Findlay residents, Bert and Marlene Rayl, to encourage and support environmental conservation education.
Dr. Clifford L. Hite Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established by family and friends to benefit a Findlay High School vocal or instrumental music student who will pursue a degree in one of those fields. Dr. Clifford L. Hites career at Findlay High School spanned 34 years, from 1943 to 1977. He served as coordinator of music and conductor for the Findlay Senior High School concert and marching bands and the symphony orchestra. During the tenure of Dr. Hite, the band was hailed as one of the nations finest. Dr. Hites interest in music began at an early age. His father was an amateur violinist and in his youth he served as organ pumper at the United Brethren Dr. Clifford L. Hite Church of Dennison, where the family attended 1916 - 2004 services regularly. The first words Hite spoke were in a song, and he began his first formal musical studies with Dominic Greco. He began playing in bands, and at the age of 14 became the youngest member of the Dover Concert Band. Dr. Hite graduated from Dennison High School in Tuscarawas County and from Ohio State University where he received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. He also received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Findlay, and had attended the University of Michigan. He was an Army Air Corps veteran who served during World War II. In 1943, he became Supervisor of Instrumental Music in the Findlay City Schools, and became director of the First E.U.B. Church choir. In the 1950s, he organized and became the conductor of the Findlay Civic Symphony Orchestra.
NEW FUNDS
Miriam S. Rader McComb Public Library Fund

This agency endowment 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 McComb Public 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. Miriam was a 1936 graduate of McComb High School, and a 1937 graduate of the Tri-State Business School in Toledo. She worked for Ohio Oil (now Marathon) in Findlay, and Ford Motor Miriam S. Rader Company and the Homeowners Loan Company in 1918-2008 Detroit, Michigan. Miriam began her career at the library in 1959 and was named director in 1965. She retired from that position in 1986, but continued to work at the library as a part-time evening circulation clerk until 2003. Miriams knack for finding missing items was unsurpassed and her huge heart and laughter made her a joy to work with. In 2003, she officially retired at the age of 85. Miriam was a member of the McComb United Methodist Church and served on various committees of the church over the years. She was a member of the McComb American Legion Auxiliary, the McComb Query Club, the New Beginnings Retirement Group in Findlay, and the Ohio Library Association.
Read For Life Fund

This agency endowment fund was established by Read For Life, an adult literacy program which provides reading instruction through trained volunteers. The nonprofit organization provides tutors and materials to adult residents of Hancock County to help them learn to read and expand their literacy and other related skills. The organization was established in 1987 and was initially funded by the Findlay Service League. This endowment will serve as a long-term funding source for the organization.
Winebrenner Theological Seminary Fund

This agency endowment fund was established by Winebrenner Theological Seminary to support its work in perpetuity. Winebrenner Theological Seminary was established in 1942 as a graduate school of theology of Findlay College (now the University of Findlay). In 1961, Winebrenner received its charter from the State of Ohio, and became an independent, degree-granting institution. Winebrenner Theological Seminary serves Gods mission of reconciliation in changing the world by preparing servants of the Lord Jesus Christ to lead the Church.
Old Mill Stream Foundation Fund

This agency endowment 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.
NEW FUNDS
Thomas E. Moore Perpetual College Award

Thomas E. Moore 1943 - 2009
Tom grew up in Findlay, attending Lincoln Elementary, Donnell Junior High and Findlay High School. He was the Vice President of multiple financial institutions and retired in 2003 from Morgan Stanley. Tom established this scholarship to benefit Findlay students because of his fond memories of a great community.
The Community Foundation is honored to carry out the charitable interests of our donors. We are deeply grateful to the hundreds of individuals who have established more than 260 funds and to the thousands of individuals who have contributed to them. Together, we are making a difference. The following lists describe the funds donors have established at The Community Foundation.* Many are endowments - permanent capital that will support local charitable institutions and their good works forever. You will notice that some funds are very flexible and can be used to address the ever-changing needs of our community, while other funds are very specific in their purpose. What all of these funds have in common is that they were established by people who wanted to support their community.
Mary Ann Emerine Fund Established 2005 Mary Anne Speiser Emerine established this fund with a gift from her Charitable Remainder Trust to support charitable organizations in Hancock County. Fifth Third Bank Fund Established 1994 Fifth Third Bank established this fund in the philanthropic tradition of Findlays founding fathers, to be a good corporate citizen in order to create a strong community. Findlay Industries, Inc. Fund Established 1993 This fund was established by the founder of Findlay Industries, Inc., Philip D. Gardner, to support our community. G. Richard and Beverly Fisher Fund Established 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 Dicks job with Marathon. She also established a scholarship in Dicks honor at the Foundation. Philip D. Gardner Fund Established 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 Foundation. Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Fund Established 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 has served on the Foundations Finance & Investment Committee. * Donors who wish for their funds to remain anonymous are not listed in the Funds of the Foundation section.
Unrestricted Funds
Meeting ever-changing community needs.
Because you set no restrictions on the use of your gift, it enables our experienced program staff and board of trustees to do what they do bestassess community needs and respond by awarding grants to the nonprofit organizations that undertake our communitys most critical work. Unrestricted funds help The Community Foundation to support long-term solutions; respond quickly to emergencies; and meet changing social, cultural, educational, or environmental needs in our local community. Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 2 Established 1995 In addition to the designated funds Gertrude established for First Presbyterian Church and Hope House, this unrestricted fund supports our communitys changing needs. Bank One Fund Established 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 Established 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.
Florence G. Collins Fund Established 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. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Fund Established 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 Established 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 Established 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 Established 1976; Revised 1999 L. Dale Dorney is our communitys father of philanthropy. Through his will in 1976, he established the Dorney Fund,
FUNDS OF THE FOUNDATION
a trust of the Cleveland Foundation. In 1992, The FindlayHancock County Community Foundation was established to complement and work cooperatively with the Dorney Fund. In 1999, when the Foundation became independent from the Cleveland Foundation, the Dorney Fund assets designated for Hancock County were returned to our community.
Hancor, Inc. Fund Established 1993 Hancor, 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 Established 2002 Intersil Corporation established this fund to support our community. George H. and Helen K. Koepke Charitable Remainder Unitrust Established 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. They admired the charitable objectives of The Community Foundation and are dedicated supporters of our community. Marjorie Kuhlman Fund Established 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 Established 2007 In her last will and testament, Gertrude Lee left an unrestricted gift to The Community Foundation. Gertrudes interests included supporting health care and womens issues. Howard and Carolyn Marvin Fund Established 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 Established 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 has served on the board of directors since 1996. As a board member, Norm has served as Chairman and Vice Chairman. 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 Established 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 Established 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. Pfeiffer Family Fund Established 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 Established 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 Foundations board of trustees. Madeleine Thomas Schneider Fund Established 2005 Born and raised in Findlay, Madeleines family had deep roots in the community. This fund was established through a gift from her estate to benefit Hancock County. It is the largest single gift that has been made to The Community Foundation, and when received in 2005, it nearly doubled the assets of the Foundation. Schoonmaker Family Fund Established 1998 The Schoonmaker Family Charitable Lead Trust will support unrestricted grantmaking.
Donald V. and Mary (Pat) Sink Fund Established 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. Robert L. and Dortha W. Stober Fund Established 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 Stobers Rubber Stamp Company from 1959-1994. Jack and Midge Thomas Fund Established 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 Established 2006 This fund was established through a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson to support Hancock County. Unrestricted Fund Established 1993 This fund supports the community needs of Findlay and Hancock County as determined by The Community Foundation board of trustees. Deborah Ruth Wall Fund Established 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. Whirlpool Foundation Fund Established 1993 Whirlpool Corporation established this unrestricted fund to support the community and their employees who benefit from The Community Foundations grantmaking. Whirlpools Findlay plant is the largest dishwasher manufacturing facility in the world.
Field of Interest
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 choicearts, 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 areaeven as needs change over time. John C. and Jane C. Barbieri Fund Established 1999 To celebrate the new millenium, John and Jane Barbieri established this fund to support educational projects and programs in our community. Field of Interest Fund for Education Established 1993 This fund supports education in our community through the gifts of multiple donors. The Findlay Publishing Company Fund Established 1993 The Findlay Publishing Company established this fund to support structured educational programs that benefit the community. Beverly Fisher Community Fund Established 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. M. Margaret Foster Education Fund Established 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 Established 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.
Hancock Education Fund Established 2001 The Hancock Education Fund represents a community partnership between the Findlay Rotary Club, Findlay Rotary Club Golden Apple Teachers, and The Community Foundation. The purpose of the fund is to promote classroom learning by providing teachers with resources that encourage learning. HancockREADS Endowment Fund Established 2001 The goal of HancockREADS, an initiative of The Community Foundation, is to promote literacy by developing a countywide literacy philosophy and implementing literacy programs. Handbags That Help Fund Established 2007 This fund supports the grantmaking of the Handbags That Help womens giving circle. Funds are raised annually through membership donations, creating a pool of dollars which are distributed to local nonprofit organizations based upon grant recommendations voted on by the members. J. William Hollington Fund Established 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. Richard and Lynn McCord Fund Established 1993 Dick and Lynn established this fund to support medical needs in the community. William J. Moore Fund Established 2006 This fund, established by his four daughters, supports recreational activities for youth in Hancock County with a specific interest in hunting and fishing.
Tom and Esther Orndorff Fund Established 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 Established 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. Anna Van Gorder Fund Established 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 Established 2001 This fund was established by Josephine Wilson to support the educational needs of our community. Youth in Philanthropy Grants Fund/ECLIPSe Established 2001 This fund supports the grantmaking of ECLIPSe, a Hancock County youth grantmaking council which trains future civic leaders in philanthropy.
M. Margaret Foster Women and Childrens Fund Established 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.
National Lime & Stone Company Fund Established 1993 National Lime & Stone Company established this fund to provide funding for educational programs in our community.
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 organizations future. As these 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 endowments at The Community Foundation. The Arlington Local School District Capital Improvement Fund Established 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. The Arlington Local School District Educational Excellence Fund Established 2006 This fund was established by the Arlington School Foundation to support the enhancement of the classroom experience and improve the effectiveness of the curriculum for Arlington Local Schools. Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center Fund Established 2002 This fund was established by library founder, Nina Parker, to support the agencys educational programs, services, and capital improvements in its efforts to build harmony and understanding. Blanchard Valley Center Endowment Fund Established 2006 This fund provides general support for Blanchard Valley Center, which serves Hancock County children and adults with disabilities. Boy Scouts / Local Council Fund Established 2006 This fund supports the efforts of the Black Swamp Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Camp Berry Boy Scout Fund Established 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 Established 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 Established 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 Established 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 Established 2000 This fund supports the agencys 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 Established 2001 This fund supports the agencys 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 Established 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 Established 2003 Established by the The Community Foundation Board of Trustees to recognize Barbaras years of service as program officer of the L. Dale Dorney Fund and president of The Community Foundation, this endowed fund supports the operational costs of the Foundation.
Family Resource Centers Fund Established 2004 This fund supports Family Resource Centers 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 Established 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 Established 2006 This fund was established by the parent group 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 Established 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 Foundation. Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Fund Established 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 Established 2002 This fund supports the programs, projects, and capital purchases of the library. Founding Fathers Lecture Series of the Hancock Historical Museum Fund Established 2000 This fund was established by the Museum Foundation to support the lecture series and in honor of the five founding fathers of the Museum Association: Harold Corbin, Jack Harrington, Ed Heminger, Joe Opperman, and Jim Brucklacher.
Hancock County Agency On Aging Fund Established 2004 This fund supports programs and services provided by 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. Hancock County Sheriff - K-9 Unit Fund This fund supports the Hancock County Sheriff s Departments K-9 Unit, providing funds for purchases, training, and maintenance. The initial gift to this fund was made by Findlay native and NFL quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, through The Giving Back Fund. Hancock Parks Bicycling Fund Established 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 Established 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 Established 2006 This fund supports programs, projects, clinics, and capital improvements as determined by the Humane Society Foundation of Hancock County. Law Enforcement - K-9 Fund Established 2006 This fund was established to support the Findlay City Police Departments canine officer program, as well as to provide related equipment and training. The initial gift to this fund was made by Findlay native and NFL quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, through The Giving Back Fund.
McClelland Family Student Art Fund Established 2004 The McClelland Family established this fund to support the Findlay Art League and student art exhibits. Old Mill Stream Foundation Fund Established 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 Established 2002 This fund supports the agency and its programs and projects related to domestic violence and sexual assault. Owens Community College - Findlay Campus Fund Established 2006 This fund was established by the Owens Community Foundation to support scholarships and other programs for the Findlay Campus. Miriam S. Rader McComb Public Library Fund Established 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 Established 2008 This agency endowment fund was established by Read For Life, an adult literacy program which provides reading instruction through trained volunteers.
The University of Findlay Fund Established 1999 This fund was established by the university to support scholarship opportunities for students and general operating needs. Winebrenner Theological Seminary Fund Established 2008 This fund was established by Winebrenner Theological Seminary to support their work in perpetuity.
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 fundingyour favorite organization will benefit from The Community Foundations investment stewardship and ability to manage endowment funds. Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 1 Established 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 Established 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. Richard N. and Mildred B. Bishop Fund Established 2005 This fund, established in honor of Richard and Mildred by their children, supports Hancock Christian Clearing House.
Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Fund Established 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.
Mazza Enthusiasts Endowment Fund Established 2000 This fund was established by volunteers and supporters of the Mazza Collection to foster artistic excellence in childrens literature through general support of the museum and support of the Medallion Program.
United Way of Hancock County Fund Established 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.
James F. and Mary Alys Brucklacher Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Established 1995 The Brucklachers established this trust to share their good fortune with their home community and with the charitable organizations they have long supported. City Mission of Findlay, Ohio Fund Established 1999 M. Margaret Foster established this fund to support the City Mission, an emergency shelter for those in need. Harry F. Cooper Band Trust Established 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. The Family Center Fund Established 2005 This fund supports The Family Center, a multi-tenant nonprofit facility. Findlay Area Arts Fund Established 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 Established 2000 M. Margaret Foster established this fund to support the genealogy department of the library. M. Margaret Foster Fund for Voices for Children/CASA of Hancock County Established 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 Established 2005 A gift from the estate of M. Margaret Foster established this fund which supports agencies of the United Way of Hancock County.
Friends of Handbags That Help Established 2007 This fund supports the administrative costs of the Handbags That Help womens giving circle. Greenway Conservancy Fund Established 2008 This fund was established by Findlay residents, Bert and Marlene Rayl, to encourage and support environmental conservation education. Hancock Historical Museum Fund Established 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. Hancock Youth Leadership Fund Established 2002 This fund, established through a gift from Intersil Corporation, supports the programs of Hancock Youth Leadership. Handbags That Help Endowment Fund Established 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 womens giving circle. David S. and Susan M. Healy Fund Established 2000 Dave and Suzie established this fund to support the administrative costs of The Community Foundation. Retired from Spencer-Patterson Insurance, Dave currently serves as Chairman of the Foundations Board of Trustees. William H. and Martha E. Lape Fund for Innovative Initiatives Established 1997 Martha Lape established this fund to support innovative initiatives inspired by teachers, staff, and administrators of Findlay City Schools. Patricia M. and John M. Luther Fund Established 2003 Believing that intergenerational experiences enrich the lives of both the very young and older citizens, John and Patty established this fund to benefit Macklin Intergenerational Institute.
Macklin Intergenerational Institute Professional Development/Continuing Education Fund Established 2005 Gordon Macklin established this fund in memory of his wife, Marilyn, to support professional development and continuing education training opportunities through the Macklin Intergenerational Institute. Marilyns Kids of the Macklin Intergenerational Institute Fund Established 2005 Gordon Macklin established this fund in memory of his wife, Marilyn, to provide scholarship assistance for intergenerational childcare opportunities for working parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Richard J. McCall Boy Scout Camping Fund Established 2000 This fund was established by Dicks 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. Zach Morgan Memorial Youth Leadership Fund Established 2007 This fund, established in memory of Zach by his family, supports youth leadership opportunities in Hancock County, in particular the ECLIPSe program. Marv and Judy Rower Fund for Hancock Christian Clearing House Established 2001 Marv and Judy established this fund for Hancock Christian Clearing House to support local individuals in need of assistance with housing, utilities, medical needs, food, and transportation. Secor Fund Established 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 and Technology Center. Senior Citizens Building Fund Established 2007 This fund was established by an anonymous donor through a Charitable IRA Rollover in support of future efforts to build a new senior citizens center.
Tell Thompson YMCA Fund Established 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 Health Foundation Fund Established 2006 This fund, established with a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson, is designated for the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation and supports operating expenses of the Blanchard Valley Health System. Tell and Opal Thompson Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Fund Established 2006 This fund, established with a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson, supports the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Tell and Opal Thompson Lutheran Church Fund Established 2006 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 Established 2006 This fund, established with a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson, supports the care, repair, and maintenance of residential facilities at Blanchard Valley Center. United Way of Hancock County Administrative Endowment Fund Established 2002 The fund, established with an initial gift from Intersil Corporation, supports the United Way of Hancock Countys administrative needs. Walter L. Weber Fund Established 2004 This fund, established by Norma L. Weber in memory of her
Barton and Josephine Wilson Fund for Mazza Collection Established 2001 This fund was established by Josephine Wilson to support the administrative costs of the Mazza Collection. Grant and Emily Young Fund Established 2000 Emily Settle Young established this fund in memory of her husband, Grant, to publicly acknowledge the many benefits he received from YMCA programs when he was young. The fund supports membership and activity fees for underprivileged children in Findlay and Hancock County. Youth in Philanthropy Endowment Fund/ECLIPSe Established 2001 This fund was started with a grant from the Community, 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 our Emerging Community Leaders Investing in Philanthropic Service (ECLIPSe) program.
A supporting organization is an excellent alternative to a private foundation. You select some 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 Established 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 Established 2000 This supporting organization was established by the Guglielmis to teach their children about philanthropy and to continue the familys tradition of giving to their community.
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 Established 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 Established 2006 This fund supports the administrative costs of the Arlington School Foundation as it works to raise funds for Arlington Schools. Arlington School Foundation: Sara Wagner Gast Memorial Fund Established 2007 This fund, established in memory of Sara by her family,
Program Sponsorship Funds

When warranted, we may choose to provide fiscal and program sponsorship for charitable projects that further the mission of The Community Foundation. Program services include the provision of nonprofit status to the project (thus making contributions tax-deductible), acknowledging and managing contributions, and the authorization and payment of grants and expenses from the fund. The primary beneficiaries of program sponsor services are typically new charities without an IRS determination letter and community groups planning a specific short-term project that is clearly charitable in nature. Northwest Ohio Flood Mitigation Partnership Established 2007 This fund supports the efforts of the public-private partnership to expedite the design and development of a long-range flood mitigation plan to alleviate flooding throughout the Blanchard River Watershed.
Tell Thompson University of Findlay Fund Established 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.
husband, Walter, and his parents, Fred and Kathryn Weber, is designated for the perpetual care of grounds and landscaping at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Supporting Organizations
High impact, high involvement, low hassle.
supports the band, cheerleading, and extra-curricular programs at Arlington Local Schools.
Frank R. and Mary Jane Cosiano Fund Established 2005 This fund was created to support the familys charitable interests. Allan H. Davis Fund Established 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 Established 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 Foundation and currently serves on the Finance & Investment Committee. Findlay Rotary Foundation Forward Fund Established 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. First Fruits Christian Fund Established 2005 This fund was established to initiate, support, and promote Christian charitable endeavors. Kidd Foundation Fund Established 2005 This fund was established by M. John Kidd, III, to support charitable causes. Kneeskern Family Fund Established 1997 This fund was established to support the familys charitable interests in Tiffin and Seneca County.
Marilyn and Gordon Macklin Intergenerational Institute Fund Established 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. Andy and Mary Ellen Peters Family Fund Established 2004 This fund was created to support the familys charitable interests. J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt Family Fund Established 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 Foundations Board of Trustees. Ralph Russo Family Fund Established 2003 This fund was created to support the familys charitable interests. A local attorney, Ralph currently serves on the Foundations Board of Trustees. Jeremy Shock Memorial Fund Established 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. Elaine and Gene Stevens Family Foundation Established 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. Jane J. and Raymond J. Tille, M.D. Fund Established 1995 Jane and Raymond established this fund to support womens health issues in Hancock County focusing on routine and preventative medical services and education for women in need.
C. P. and Evelyn J. Weaver Fund Established 1999 Lifelong residents of Hancock County, C.P. and Evelyn established this fund to give back to their community. Charles J. Younger Fund Established 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 serves on the Board of Trustees for the Foundation including serving as Chairman from 2004-2007. Mariann Dana Younger Fund Established 1996 Mariann established this fund with a special interest in organizations dealing with children and the public good.
Scholarship Funds
Investing in deserving students may be the best investment you ever make.
By creating a scholarship, you invest in your communitys future and show students you care. 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 persons goals and values. Or, you may use it to express your own educational valuesor those of your family or business. Our program staff tracks performance to ensure students continue to meet the terms for scholarship support. Neil Acharya Memorial Tennis Scholarship Established 2006 Established by the family in memory of Neil, a 2002 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. Aldrich Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established in memory of Herb by his family, is for a student athlete from McComb High School.
Arlington School Foundation: W.S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge Family Scholarship Established 2002 This scholarship, established in honor of Sherman and Wanda by their family, is for an Arlington High School senior who participated in sports. Arlington School Foundation: Arlington Local School District Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by the Arlington School Foundation, is for a graduating senior from Arlington High School. Arlington School Foundation: Harold Doc Castor Memorial Scholarship Established 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 Established 2007 This 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 Established 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. Arlington School Foundation: Robert and Helen McClelland Farm Child Scholarship Established 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 Established 2008 This scholarship fund, established by Michael and Mabel Yung-I Wu Solt to honor Michaels sister, is for an Arlington High School senior. Automotive Alumni Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship is for an outstanding Millstream Career and Technology Center graduating senior who plans to attend a two-year or four-year post-secondary automotive school. Randy Baker Girls Basketball Scholarship Established 2008 This scholarship fund 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 Established 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. Warren Bullet and Peg Kirk Bell Scholarship Established 2008 This scholarship fund, 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 Established 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 demonstrates enthusiasm for learning and good citizenship.
Ben Breece Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship was established by Bens wife, Midge, daughter, Lynne, and son, Bernie, for a graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High School or graduate of Millstream Career and Technology Center who resides in the Ottawa-Glandorf school district. The family especially wishes to identify a dedicated student with entrepreneurial aspirations. Joseph R. and Westelle L. Browne Performing Arts Scholarship Established 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 Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Aprils family in her memory, supports a soccer player at Findlay High School. Lora Wiest Burgderfer Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by Lora in her trust, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning. Kylene Bycynski Memorial Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship was established by Sheldon and Elizabeth Bycynski and their daughter, Loresa, in memory of their daughter and sister. It is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who has matured during his or her high school career and has made great strides to get their life on track. Kathy Carty Memorial Writing Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major in English, writing, or literature.
Eva Kate Cowen Anderson Scholarship Established 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.
Arlington School Foundation: John and Millie Rower Music Scholarship Established 2008 This scholarship fund was established by John and Millies children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren as a gift on Millies 85th Birthday. It supports a graduating senior from Arlington who will pursue a degree in music.
Marie D. Berry Educational Scholarship Fund Established 1999 This renewable scholarship program, established by a gift from the Marie Dodge Berry estate, awards scholarships to deserving students and provides them with financial assistance to further their post-secondary education. This scholarship is for a graduate of any Hancock County high school. The Community Foundation administers this Key Bank trust.
Ruth E. and Kenneth C. Casteel Scholarship Established 2006 Kenny established this fund, in honor of his wife, for the valedictorian of Vanlue High School. A Chance to Dance Scholarship Established 2007 The scholarship fund, established by Judy Reading, provides gifted ballet students with financial assistance to further their dance education. Charles Construction Services Inc. Scholarship in Memory of Howard Boyce Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Charles Construction in memory of Howard Boyce, is for a graduating high school senior from a Hancock County high school or Carey High School who will pursue education or employment in the construction field. James L. Child, Jr. Scholarship Established 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. Charles Robert Clapper Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established in honor of this Findlay High School teacher, provides financial assistance to a graduating senior pursuing a post-secondary education. Floyd J. and Alice K. Curran Scholarship Established 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 Established 2006 This 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 Established 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 in the arts, including graphic design, music, dance, theatre, broadcasting, or speech. Allen P. and Ruth A. Dudley Music Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by family and friends in memory of Allen and Ruth, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who plans to major or minor in music. David Egbert Memorial Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by family and friends in memory of this local sports writer, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who has earned a varsity letter in baseball or softball while maintaining a strong academic record. The Esfandiary-Palte Scholarship Established 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 Established 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 Established 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 Established 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 AAUW Scholarship Established 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 their profession, income, or standard of life. Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship provides financial support to a graduating senior who resides in Hancock County and wishes to pursue a course of pre-law or paralegal studies. Findlay High School Alumni Scholarship Established 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 1956 Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by the Class of 1956 at their 50year class reunion, is for a Findlay High School graduate who wishes to pursue a degree in education. Findlay Rotary Club Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship is for a Hancock County graduating senior who demonstrates involvement in school and community activities. Richard Fisher Athletic Scholarship Established 2000 This renewable 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 Established 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 Established 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. Mandy Friar Memorial Scholarship Established 2005 This scholarship, established by Mandys family, is for a graduating senior from Findlay High School who demonstrates school and community participation. Terry Frost Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Karen Frost in memory of her husband, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior involved in school, church, and community activities who will pursue a degree in education with a major in foreign languages. Jean C. Graham Womens Scholarship Established 1997 Jean established this fund to provide assistance that will open doors and provide opportunity for young women in Hancock County. This renewable scholarship is for a female graduating from a Hancock County high school who has demonstrated hard work, good citizenship, dependability, and character. Judith A. Griffin Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by the family, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who shows great potential and plans to attend a college, technical school, or a specialized school. Tennyson Guyer Speech Award Established 1997 This scholarship was established by Mrs. Edith Mae Guyer in memory of her husband, U.S. Congressman Tennyson Guyer. Born and raised in Findlay, Guyer was a member of the Ohio State Senate from 1959 to 1972, and served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 until his death in 1981. The scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who excels in speech. Wilbur E. Hall, Sr. Scholarship Established 1997 Wilbur E. Hall, Sr., established this scholarship for a Findlay High School graduating senior who is an outstanding member of the Thespian Society and has participated in a Findlay High School theater production.
W. Kenneth and Ruth S. Helvie Scholarship Established 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 Established 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. Dr. Clifford L. Hite Memorial Scholarship Established 2008 This scholarship fund was established by family and friends to honor Dr. Clifford L. Hite. Hite served as coordinator of music and conductor for the Findlay Senior High School concert and marching bands and the symphony orchestra from 1943 to 1977. It will benefit a Findlay High School student who will pursue a degree in vocal or instrumental music. John W. Hollington Scholarship Established 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 as the selection committee. Huston Financial Services Scholarship Established 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.
Earl E. Irons Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is dedicated to a Findlay High School graduating senior who has an outstanding record of extracurricular activities. The Findlay Rotary Club serves as the selection committee. William H. Jackson Scholarship Established 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. Ron Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by Shirley Jenkins, 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. Kyle Johnson Information Technology Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Mike and Ann Johnson in memory of their son, is for a graduating senior from Millstream Career and Technology Center who resides in Hancock County, has been enrolled in the Information Technology Program at Millstream, and plans to continue their studies in that field. Kyle Dean Johnson Super Techie Award Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Mike and Ann Johnson in memory of their son, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who has provided technical assistance and participated in at least four theatrical performances during their FHS career. April Sue Jones Memorial Scholarship Established 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.
Beth Bradley Heck Memorial Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Jim Heck in memory of his wife, is for a female graduate of a Hancock County high school who demonstrates good citizenship and leadership in her school and community. The Findlay Rotary Club serves as the selection committee.
Intersil Science and Engineering Scholarship Established 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.
Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Medical Missions Established 2007 This fund was established in memory of Brad by his family, co-workers, and friends. The scholarship supports Northwest Ohio pharmacy students who wish to participate, as Brad did, in medical mission trips as part of the West Ohio Conference Medical Mission Team to Nuevo Progresso, Mexico. Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka Memorial Scholarship Established 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 Scholarship Established 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. Derek T. Krueger Memorial Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship was established by Dereks family with funds raised by the Liberty Benton Golf Team at their annual golf outing. It is for a graduating senior of Liberty Benton High School who was a member of the golf team and lettered for at least one year. William H. and Virginia W. Kuck Church and Community Award Established 2001 This scholarship, established by Sherry Biederman in honor of her parents, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school. It honors a student who has been a role model for their peers and has set an example for volunteerism and commitment to their church and community. Sheila Lewis Memorial Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by Findlay High School faculty members and friends, is for a graduating Findlay High School senior who has excelled in social studies and wishes to pursue a major in social studies, pre-law, economics, psychology, political science, or international relations.
Bill Lobb Girls Basketball Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by coach Bill Lobb, is for a female at Findlay High School who has participated in basketball for at least two years and lettered during her senior year. David Lodge Golf Scholarship Established 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. Kyle P. Luginbuhl Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 The scholarship, established by Philip and Deb Luginbuhl in memory of their son, is available to students or graduates of Bluffton High School or any rural high school (Allen, Hancock, Hardin or Putnam County) wanting to participate in international student study programs through their college, or as part of the Rotary International Exchange program. Benjamin R. L. Lunn Merit Scholarship Established 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). Punk and Martha Mains Memorial Scholarship Established 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 Established 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. The Erica Miller Culinary Arts Scholarship Established 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 and Technology Center and plans to pursue additional training in culinary arts. Glendora Mills Scholarship Loan Fund Established 1999 This fund was created in 1958 by Glendora and Bertha Mills, both teachers at Donnell and Findlay High School, as a loan program for students. In 1999, administration of this fund was transferred to The Community Foundation, and at such a time as all loans are paid in full, this fund will operate as a standard scholarship. Thomas E. Moore Perpetual College Award Established 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 Established 2007 This 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 National Honor Society, and who demonstrates vision, insightfulness, thoughtfulness, and compassion. Needler Family Scholarship Established 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 Established 2000 This renewable scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a graduating Findlay High School senior who played hockey, received a varsity athletic letter, demonstrates leadership ability, and has good moral character. Mike and Pat Oxley Scholarship Established 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.
Brad S. Reddick Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 This fund, established by Brads classmates from the Findlay High School Class of 1976, is for a graduate of Findlay High School. Roger Renz Memorial Scholarship Established 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 Established 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. John Edward Seman Memorial Scholarship Established 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. Robert A. Shamp Scholarship Established 2007 The scholarship fund, established by Marilyn Shamp and Lynn Shamp Otley in memory of their husband and father, is for a graduating senior at Findlay High School pursuing a degree in education. Robert Shamp served as principal at Findlay High School from 1979-1993 and helped establish many of the scholarships that serve FHS students today. T. R. Shoaff Dance Scholarship Established 2004 Edward and Judy Reading established this scholarship to honor T. R. Shoaff, Judys father, who served as past president of the Fort Wayne Ballet and as a board member for the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, Fort Wayne Art School, and Fort Wayne
Dr. Thomas Richard and Wendene Wilson Shoupe Post Grad Scholarship Established 1995 Wendene Shoupe established this fund in memory of her husband, a long-time Findlay physician who valued education and life-long learning. In 2008, their daughters requested that Wendenes 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. Bill Slack Memorial Scholarship Established 2003 This fund, established by the family to honor this long-time Findlay High School sports announcer, is for a Findlay High School senior. Zachary Smith Newspaper Carrier Scholarship Established 2005 The Findlay Publishing Company established this scholarship in memory of Zachary, a Courier newspaper carrier. This scholarship provides college assistance for Courier newspaper carriers who wish to pursue higher education. Loren Steiner Auto Shop Memorial Scholarship Established 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 Millstream Career and Technology Center. Glen and Mary Stover Agriculture Scholarship Established 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.
John P. Stozich Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 This fund is 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. Joyce Swisher Memorial Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who elects to further his or her education. Students with special needs are given preference. Turkey Bowl Memorial Scholarship Established 2006 This fund was established by ten members of the Findlay High School Class of 1972 who have played football every Thanksgiving morning since 1970. The members of the class include: John Arnold, Jeff Bixler, Ken Brooks, Frank A. Cosiano, Cliff Hite, Tim Leichty, Chuck Rogers, Rich Steiner, Dale Swiger, and Dick Tesnow. The scholarship is for Findlay High School graduates who have participated and lettered in a sport during their senior year. Mary Jo Urshalitz Music Scholarship Established 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 Established 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.
Mary Ellen Poff Memorial Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major in some area of social studies including, but not limited to, pre-law, economics, psychology, political science, or international business.
Art Museum. The scholarship assists gifted ballet or dance students with classes, summer study programs, and purchase of pointe shoes.
Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship Established 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 pursuing a degree in education who is active in their church and community.
The Leo Vielhaber Scholarship in Partnership with the Hancock County Society for the Handicapped Established 2005 This fund was established by the Hancock County Society for the Handicapped and named in honor of Leo Vielhaber, who was instrumental in the development of the Society. It supports a graduate of a Hancock County high school who is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in speech, occupational, or physical therapy, with the goal of working with children. Lester L. Werntz Scholarship Established 2006 This 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. Nathan C. Wilson Trade and Industrial Technology Memorial Scholarship Established 2002 This fund was established in memory of Nate, an instructor at Millstream Career and Technology 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 Established 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 Scholarship Established 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
Younger Family Scholarships Established 2007 Charles and Mariann Younger established these 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 Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship Established 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.
WAYS TO GIVE
Stock, Bonds, and Mutual Funds. Appreciated stock, bonds, and mutual funds make an economical choice when gifting. You make the gift at a lower cost basis and enjoy double tax savings by avoiding capital gains and receiving a charitable contribution based on the securitys full market value. Matching Gift. Matching gifts can more than double a gift if your employer (and/or your spouses employer) has such a program. All that is needed is the appropriate form from the employer. Charitable Gift Annuity and Charitable Remainder Trust. You can make a gift of cash, marketable securities, or property to The Community Foundation now, get immediate tax benefits, and ensure that you or a loved one receive income payments for life. Charitable Lead Trust. You can place cash or property into a trust that provides income to The Community Foundation for a set number of years, after which the remainder may be transferred back to you or your heirs. Real Estate and Personal Property. Residences, vacation homes, farms, and valuable items, such as art, make wonderful charitable gifts and enjoy significant tax savings. Retained Life Estate. You can make a gift of your home, farm, or vacation home, obtain an immediate tax deduction, and still continue to use the property for as long as you wish. Only after you no longer need the property will The Community Foundation assume the usual ownership rights. Bequest. A bequest made through a will or living trust allows you to designate a portion of your estate to The Community Foundation without drawing from assets during your lifetime. Beneficiary Designation and Contingency Designation. You can name The Community Foundation as a direct or contingency beneficiary of your retirement funds, life insurance policies, and other assets. The Community Foundation can assist you and your financial advisor with information and ideas on ways to integrate charitable giving into your estate plan.
OUR DONORS
We extend our deepest gratitude to our donors, who, in 2008, entrusted a total of $1,949,139 in gifts to establish new funds and grow existing funds of The Community Foundation. These individuals, families, businesses, and organizations have helped ensure that the gift of a helping hand will be there when and where it is needed in our community.
We work diligently to ensure that all names are spelled correctly in our annual report. If we need to make a correction to our database, please contact our office at 419-425-1100 or ahouck@community-foundation.com. A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Ms. Karen Abbott-Lahey Mr. Prakash and Mrs. Shubha Acharya Mr. Brian and Mrs. Trudy Adams Mr. Dean and Mrs. Janet Adler ADS Pipe Aetna Giving Campaign Dr. William and Mrs. Karen Alcott Mr. Fredrick and Mrs. Ruth Aldrich Mr. Mervin and Mrs. Nancy Alexander Mr. Douglas Alge Mrs. Wanda Alge Mr. William Alge, Jr. and Mrs. Karen Alge Mr. Leon and Mrs. Carolyn Allard Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Susan Allen Mr. James Allen Ms. Susan Allen Mr. Edwin Aller Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Joann Aller Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Nadine Aller Ms. Sharon Aller Ms. Anna Allison Mr. Donald and Mrs. Charlotte Altvater American Postal Workers Union Mr. Charles and Mrs. Bernita Amsler Dr. Michael and Mrs. Denise Anders Anderson Family Irrev Charitable Lead Trust Mr. Craig and Mrs. Mary Lou Anderson Mr. David and Mrs. Gretchen Anderson Mr. Earl Anderson Mr. Eric and Mrs. Julie Anderson Mr. Lee and Mrs. Deborah Anderson Mr. John and Mrs. Pauline Andrews Ms. Nancy Angers Apple Seed Fundraising Sale Arcadia United Methodist Women Mr. Martin and Mrs. Laureen Arft Ar-Hale Family Foundation, Inc. Arlington Academic Alliance Arlington High School Class of 1958 Arlington High School Class of 2008 Arlington High School Class of 2009 Arlington Local School Arlington Pharmacy Arlington School Bucks Arlington School Classified Staff Arlington SSO Arlington United Methodist Orva Armacost Mr. Roy and Mrs. Marcia Armes Mrs. Marguerite Armstrong Mr. Gene and Mrs. Suzanne Arnold Mr. John and Mrs. Christina Arnold Mr. Philip Arnold, Jr. and Mrs. Julia Arnold Mr. Robert and Mrs. Berniece Asel Ms. Elaine Ashley Mrs. Beverly Atkins Dr. J. Scott Atkins, D.D.S. Dr. Scott and Mrs. Kelly Atkins Mr. William and Mrs. Joyce Avery Mr. Clifton and Mrs. Becky Babcock Mr. Donald Badertscher
Reverend G. Terry Bard and Ed Heminger
Mr. Steven and Mrs. Cynthia Bahlman Mr. Alan Baker Mr. James Baker Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Deborah Baker Mr. Randy Baker Mr. Albert Ball, Jr. Mr. Lawrence Ball Mr. Raymond and Mrs. Bonita Ball Mrs. Ruth Ball Mrs. Jane Barbieri Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Marcia Barkey Mr. David and Mrs. Marsha Barnhill Ms. Constance Barron-Smith Mr. Scott Barthelmas Mr. Vincent and Mrs. Rose Barto Dr. Harry and Mrs. Patricia Bash Ms. Kimberly Bash Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Pamela Basinger Bernard K. Bauer Co., L.P.A. Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Nancy Baxter Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Elizabeth Beach Mr. David and Mrs. Shelly Beal Mr. John and Mrs. Pamela Beall Ms. Terri Bean Mr. Warren and Mrs. Barbara Bean Mr. David and Mrs. Carol Bearden Mr. Garth and Mrs. Lynda Beatty Mr. Michael and Mrs. Linda Bechstein Mrs. Delma Beck Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Erika Beckman Mr. Brent and Mrs. Judy Beeker Mr. Robert Behne Mr. Charles Belcher Mr. Frank and Mrs. Susan Bell Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Vikki Bell Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Paula Bell Mr. Scott and Mrs. Linda Beltz Mr. Brian and Mrs. Dawn Benjamin Mr. Don and Mrs. Kathleen Bennett Mr. C. Sam Benson Mr. Kent and Mrs. Bonnie Benson Mr. Robert and Mrs. Carol Berger Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Victoria Berger Mr. Steve Berlekamp Mr. Gary and Mrs. Rita Bernhardt Mr. Michael Best and Mrs. Margaret Gordon Mr. David and Mrs. Jami Bettinger Ms. Cynthia Beucler Mr. Dwight and Mrs. Carol Bibler Mr. Edward and Mrs. Nancy Bickford Mr. Harry and Mrs. Joyce Biddinger Mrs. Erma Biehl Ms. Ruth Bihn Ms. Helen Bisbee and Ms. Sondra Graham Mr. Charles and Mrs. Sharon Bishop Ms. Chris Bishop
Mr. Gary and Mrs. Patricia Bishop Mr. James and Mrs. Cecelia Bishop Ms. Madeline Bishop Mr. Paul and Mrs. Shirley Bishop Mr. R. Gene and Mrs. Bernita Bishop Mr. Richard and Mrs. Mildred Bishop Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Pamela Bixler BKK Management Mr. Jason Blackford Mr. Paul and Mrs. Holly Blaine Dr. C. Richard and Mrs. Julie Blake Mr. Douglas Blakely Blanchard Valley Health System Blanchard Valley Hospital Blanchard Valley Pathology & Laboratory, Inc. Blanchard Valley Pediatrics, Inc. Mr. Joe and Mrs. Barbara Blem Mr. Scott and Mrs. Barbara Bodie Mr. Philip and Mrs. Trina Boehnlein Mr. Gary and Mrs. Pamela Bogner Mr. John and Mrs. Jane Bohnlein Mr. Philip Bolen, Jr. Frances L. Boltze Mr. John and Mrs. Kimberly Bookmyer Ms. Jennifer Bookwalter Mr. Andy and Mrs. Tammy Bordner Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Nancy Borton Mr. Dean and Mrs. Pat Bott Mr. David and Mrs. Karen Bower Mr. Ron and Mrs. Carol Bower Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowman Mr. Tod and Mrs. Martha Boyd Mr. Donald and Mrs. Rebecca Bozell Mr. Bennet and Mrs. Cynthia Brabson Mr. Frank and Mrs. Ruth Braden Mrs. Deborah Bradley Mrs. Barbara Brahm Mrs. Betty Brandman F.M. and C.H. Bremer Mr. Francis and Mrs. Cynthia Brennan Ms. Marilyn Brewer Ms. Mary Ann Breyman The Bridge Club Mr. Dale and Mrs. Sue Briggs Brimley Law Firm LLC Brinkman Turkey Farms, Inc. Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Susan Brooks Ms. Wilma Brooks Mr. Byron and Mrs. Julie Brown Ms. Donna Brown Ms. Esther Brown Mr. Jack and Patricia Brown Mr. Cliff Browne II Mr. Clifford Browne Terry A. Browneller Dr. Eric and Mrs. Christina Browning
OUR DONORS
Ms. Kathleen Brubaker Mr. James and Mrs. Mary Brucklacher Ms. Jane Brunot Mr. Ricky and Mrs. Marlene Brunswick Mr. David and Mrs. Lonna Bruskotter Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Carolyn Bryant Ms. Deborah Bucher Mr. Brian and Mrs. Kerri Buck Mr. Steve Weising and Mrs. Mary Buck Mr. Steven and Mrs. Darlene Buck Ms. Cheryl Buckland
Precia Stuby, Judge Allan Davis, and Dr. Dean Wittwer
Buckman Limited Mr. Rick and Mrs. Danie Budde Ms. Sally Buis Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Ann Buis Mr. Carl and Mrs. Adeline Burbach Mr. Michael Burbach Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Allyson Burkart Mr. Larry and Mrs. Janelle Busdeker Mr. Neil and Mrs. Sharon Bushong Mr. Ray and Gwen Bushong Ms. Judith Butler Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mariann Byrne C. Richard Kamerer Rev Living Trust Mr. Ronald Cable Mr. Dan and Mrs. Missy Caffoe Mr. Paul and Mrs. Virginia Cairl Mr. Michael and Mrs. Jennifer Cairns Ms. Janet Calkins Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Jessica Cameron Mr. Doug and Mrs. Kim Cameron Mr. Earl and Mrs. Ada Campbell Ms. Sara Campbell Canal Pharmacy Cancer Patient Services Mr. Dan and Mrs. Elizabeth Candler Cans Incorporated Mr. Tom and Mrs. Janet Carey
Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Michelle Carnes Ms. Clair Carty and Ms. Sheryl Pethers Mr. Dale and Mrs. Sharon Carty Cascades Dental Group, Inc. Cascades Urology Center, Inc. Mr. David and Mrs. Frances Cass The Catalyst Community Church Ms. Maude Cattell Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Laura Cavitt Central Association of Teachers Century Health Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Naomi Chaney Character Builders Class Charles Construction Services, Inc. Dr. Daren and Mrs. Lisa Cheney Mr. Robert and Mrs. Kay Chesebro Ms. Susan Chesebro Chicago Police Marine Corps. Mrs. Lynn Child C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall Mr. Norman and Mrs. Bonnie Lee Chretien Christ Church United Methodist Christ Church United Methodist Women Mr. James and Mrs. Alice Christopher Dr. William and Mrs. Mary Ann Chubb Mr. David Chumley Circle of Praise Church Mr. Charles and Mrs. Paula Clapper Mr. William and Mrs. Theresa Clark Mr. Jason Clevenger and Ms. Laura Schmelzer Mr. Greg and Mrs. Karen Cline Clouse Construction Clyde Young Farmers Clyde-Findlay Area Credit Union Mr. Richard and Mrs. Virginia Clymer Ms. Denice Clyne Mr. James Coats and Mrs. Kathryn Foote-Coats Mr. Barry and Mrs. Georgianna Cobb Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Nora Cochran Mr. Todd and Mrs. Patricia Coffman Mr. Michael and Dr. Sharon Cole Phil Cole Auctioneer Ms. Cleva Collar College First Church of God Mr. K.C. and Mrs. Anni Collette Mr. Joe and Mrs. Donna Collingwood Commercial Savings Bank Mr. John and Mrs. Nancy Compson Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Amber Congdon Ms. June Conine Mr. William and Mrs. Alice Conlisk Mr. Donovan and Mrs. Leona Conrad Mr. Shane Cook Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Lu Anne Cooke Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Cooper Tire & Rubber Foundation
Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Sonya Coover Ms. Jennifer Copeland Lewis Mr. Larry and Mrs. Shirley Copeland Mr. E. Keith and Mrs. Muriel Corbin Corporate Research International Dr. Frank and Mrs. Kim Cosiano Dr. Frank and Mrs. Mary Jane Cosiano Mr. Richard and Mrs. Janice Cotten Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Nancy Cottrell Ms. Lou Ann Cousino Mr. Mark Cover and Mrs. Laurel Adams-Cover Mr. Bradley and Mrs. Glenna Cox Mr. Chandler and Mrs. Connie Cox Mr. Frederick and Mrs. Kim Cramer Mr. Jack and Mrs. Betty Cramer Mr. William and Mrs. Kristen Cramer Crates Funeral Home Mr. Fred and Mrs. Kathleen Crates Mr. Larry and Mrs. Rindy Crates Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Constance Crawfis Mr. Charles and Mrs. Eloise Crawfis Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Deborah Crawford Mr. J. William and Mrs. Doris Critzer Mr. Paul Crofts Mr. Harry and Mrs. Constance Cross Crow Law Offices, Ltd. Mr. Kimm and Mrs. Kathy Crow Mr. Jack and Mrs. Sharon Croy Mr. Barry and Mrs. Leis Crum Mr. David Cryer Mr. Jonathan Cryer Mr. Brian and Mrs. Kari Cupp Mr. David and Mrs. Barbara Cytlak Mr. John and Mrs. Barbara Dahlstrom Mr. Kevin Dailey Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Peg Dailey Mr. Charles and Mrs. Sandy Dale Dancers Pointe Ms. Rebecca Davidson Hon. Allan Davis Mr. C. David Davis Ms. Jane Davis Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Claire Davis Mr. Julius and Mrs. Janice Davis Mr. James and Mrs. Linda Davison Network DMS Mr. John and Mrs. Helen Deamicis Mr. Dan and Mrs. Linda DeArment Mr. Norman and Mrs. Ruth Decker Ms. Susan Decker Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Mary Jane Deeds Ms. Jessica Deel Dr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Deerhake Mr. John and Mrs. Amy DeMarsh Mr. James and Mrs. Ann Demler Ms. Glenna Dennis
Dental Center of Northwest Ohio Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Lenore Depriest Derik Edward Utz DDS Mr. Dale and Mrs. Sally Devene Ms. Phyllis DeWitt Donald Dietsch Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Sherry Diller Mr. David and Mrs. Jenni Dillon Mr. Richard and Mrs. Marilyn Dillon Mr. James and Mrs. Patti Dimling Mr. Alan and Mrs. Deb Dishong DJSM Williams Trust Mr. Gregory Dobrowlski Ms. Judith Doby Mr. Bill and Mrs. Mary Ellen Dodds Donnell Middle School Parents Advisory Council Mr. Richard Donnell Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Kathleen Donnell Dr. Jim Doone, Jr. and Dr. Jana Doone Dorannes Gifts & Gourmet, Inc. Dr. Stan and Mrs. Lela Doty Stan K. Doty, D.D.S. Mr. Scott and Mrs. Ty Doty Mr. James Dowen and Ms. Sue Bridgeman Mr. William and Mrs. Maile Doyle Drake, Phillips, Kuenzli & Clark Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Ann Drake Mr. William and Mrs. Mary Lou Drake Ms. Meredith Dray DTR Industries, Inc. Mr. Drew Dukes Mr. Larry and Mrs. Kathy Dunfee Ms. Leslie Dunford Mr. James and Mrs. Barbara Dunn Mr. Jason and Mrs. Tracy Dunn Mr. William and Mrs. Joyce Durliat DWC Properties Ms. Margaret Dwiggins Mr. Charles and Mrs. Linda Dyar Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Melanie Dyer Mr. James and Mrs. Barbara Dysinger
OUR DONORS
Isabelle Pratt, Elaine Schoonmaker, and Suzanne Sackmann
Mr. Matt Dysinger Dr. Nancy Dysinger Mr. Kurt and Mrs. Jane Anne Ebersole Mr. John Edel Eden Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Michael Edie Edward Jones Ms. Myra Egbert Mr. Nial and Mrs. Marjorie Elder Mrs. Jean Elsea Ms. Mary Elsea Mr. Edwin Englert Mr. Edward and Mrs. Virginia Erner Essinger Family Living Trust Mr. David and Mrs. Karen Eubanks Ms. Ellen Everhart Mr. James and Mrs. Karen Ewalt F & AM Lodge F.O.R.M.E. Medical & Rehab Center of Findlay Factory Direct International Mr. Alan and Mrs. Karen Fadel Mr. John and Mrs. Janet Fahl Faith Presbyterian Church
Eleanor Speck, Kathryn Foote-Coates, and Jim Speck
Mr. F. William and Mrs. Janet Fawley Mr. Tim and Mrs. Sherri Federici Mr. Alvin and Mrs. Colene Feller Mr. Lyle and Mrs. Jane Feller Mr. Robert and Mrs. Patricia Fellers Mr. Gerald Fenberg Mr. Scott Fenimore Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Cynthia Ferguson Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Susan Fern Ms. Kathryn Ferner Mr. Robert and Mrs. June Ferrell Fifth Third Bank Fifth Third Bank Foundation The Final Touch Findlay Area Golf Association
Findlay Chapter No. 23 Order of the Eastern Star Findlay City Schools Findlay Civitan Club Findlay Evangelical Free Church Findlay Flag City Arbor 739 Findlay Grace Brethren The Findlay Hancock County Bar Association Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc. Findlay Inn & Conference Center Findlay Noon Optimist Club Findlay Optical The Findlay Publishing Company Findlay Rotary Club Findlay Rotary Foundation, Inc. First Christian Church First Church of the Nazarene First Evangelical Lutheran Church First Presbyterian Church of Findlay Mrs. Beverly Fisher Mr. Michael and Mrs. Sharon Fisher Ms. Irene Fisk Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Anita Fitzgerald Mr. William and Mrs. Rita Fitzgerald Flag City Arbor 739 Flag City Corvettes, Inc. Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Christine Fleck Ms. Melinda Fleegle Fleming Financial Services, Inc. Mr. John and Mrs. Connie Fleming Mr. Donald and Mrs. Leah Flory Mr. John Flowers Ms. Nancy Flowers Mr. Richard and Mrs. Beth Flowers Mr. Edwin Folk Mr. Don Follas Mr. Donavon and Mrs. Jane Follas Mr. Frederick and Mrs. Rita Follas Mr. Jack and Mrs. Susan Foltz Mr. Henry and Mrs. Phyllis Ford Ms. Susan Ford Fortunaires Club Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. J. Eugene Foster Mr. Mike Foster, Jr. and Mrs. Midge Foster M. Margaret Foster Trust Mr. Austin Fox Mr. James and Mrs. Kathryn Fox Dr. Mark and Mrs. Amy Fox Mr. Robert Fox Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Karissa Fox Mr. William and Mrs. Janet Frankart Mr. Gary and Mrs. Sandra Franks Ms. Cynthia Frantz Mr. David and Mrs. Sandra Frantz Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Karen Frantz Fraternal Order of Eagles Mr. William and Mrs. Thelma Freed
Freedom Financial Solutions Mr. William Freemyer Fresh Encounter, Inc. Ms. Louise Frey Mr. Robert and Mrs. Carol Frey Friends Business Source Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Mr. Don and Mrs. Donye Frommer Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Lisa Fulton Mr. Robert and Mrs. Judith Gaffga Mr. Ronald and Mrs. G. Marie Gallaher Ms. Lynda Gallant Ms. Kathryn Garlock Mrs. Regina Garner Gateway Church Mr. James and Mrs. Rae Leah Gearheart Mr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Gebhardt Mr. James and Mrs. Marsha Geers Ms. Samantha Gehriking Ms. Ruby Gehrisch Mr. Kurt and Mrs. Gloria Geisheimer Ms. Laura George Mr. Tim and Mrs. Kristina Gephart Ms. Emily Geren Mr. Larry and Mrs. Janet Gerken Mrs. Barbara Geyer Mr. Michael and Mrs. Susan Giangiodano Gibbs Equipment Ms. Sue Gibson Mr. Peter and Mrs. Susan Gilgen Mr. Karl and Mrs. Gertrude Gingrich Mr. Matthew Ginter Mr. Charles and Mrs. Terry Glaser Mr. David and Mrs. Carrie Glass Glazers Wholesale Drug Co., Inc. Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Amy Glick Mr. Jack Glick Mr. Fred Gohlke, Jr. and Mrs. Donna Gohlke Ms. Amy Gonso Gonterman Masonary & Concrete Mr. Donald and Mrs. Geraldine Gonyer Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of Benton Ridge Ms. Carolyn Gooding-Kuhlman Mr. Ivan and Mrs. Dorothy Gorr Mr. Roger and Mrs. Jane Gossman Mr. Mark and Mrs. Melissa Grady Mr. Bradley and Mrs. Sondra Graham Mrs. Jean C. Graham Mr. Michael and Mrs. Sandra Gray Great Scot Supermarkets Green Springs Business Association Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Denise Green Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Susan Green Ms. Tricia Green
David Healy and Barbara Deerhake
Mr. Jason and Mrs. Melissa Greenlee Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Carol Gregory Ms. Karen Grieser Mr. William and Mrs. Betty Griffith Mr. Raye and Mrs. Cindy Grigsby Mr. Doug and Mrs. Gena Grismore Mr. Leonard Grohoske, Jr. Ms. Catherine Grossman Ms. Leora Grostick Group Benefit Consultants, Inc. Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Patricia Grove Ms. Tina Groves Pine Mr. Donald and Mrs. Linda Gruenemeyer Mr. John Guagenti Mr. Frank and Mrs. Annett Guglielmi Mr. Marvin Guhn, Jr. and Mrs. Tracie Guhn Ms. Tracie Guhn Mr. Raymond and Mrs. Susan Gunhouse Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Deborah Guthrie Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Michelle Gutman Ms. Margaret Haas Mr. David and Mrs. Marilyn Hackenberg Mr. Philip and Mrs. Rebecca Haffenden Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Judy Hafley Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Barbara Hahn Hall Trucking Express, Inc. Mr. Mark and Mrs. Judy Hall Dr. Fred and Mrs. Mary Halvorsen Mr. Doug and Mrs. Linda Hamilton Mrs. Evelyn Hamilton Mr. Thomas Hammer and Mrs. Kim Carles-Hammer Mr. Chris and Mrs. Mary Beth Hammond Mr. Kent and Mrs. Marilyn Hampton Hancock Christian Clearing House Hancock County Agency on Aging, Inc. Hancock County Agricultural Society Hancock County Auditor Hancock County Coordinating Council Hancock County Educational Service Center Hancock County Farm Bureau
OUR DONORS
Hancock County Medical Society Hancock County Naturalists Hancock County Right to Life Hancock Federal Credit Union Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority Hancock Parks Foundation Mr. Donald Hanes and Mrs. Marie Louden-Hanes Mr. Todd Hanes Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Charlene Hankinson Ms. Karen Hans Mr. Hans and Mrs. Debra Hansen Mr. Richard and Mrs. Sandra Hansen Ms. Dianne Hanson Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Pam Hardy Mr. Michael and Mrs. Eva Harp Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Celia Harper Mr. Gary and Mrs. Rhonda Harpst Mrs. Sara Harrington Ms. Lydia Harris Ms. Marsha Harris Mr. Paul and Mrs. Ruth Harry Mr. Edward and Mrs. Melynda Hartman Mr. Paul and Mrs. Sharon Hartman Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Melanie Harvey Mr. Roger and Mrs. Susan Haseley Ms. Cynthia Hatfield Mrs. Doris Hattendorf Mr. John and Mrs. Bobbye Haughawout Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Lisa Haught Mr. George and Mrs. Barbara Hay Mr. Jim Hayes Ms. Martha Hayes Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Megan Haynes Mr. David and Mrs. Suzi Healy Heck Rentals Mrs. Kristin Heck-Sajadi Mr. James Heintschel II and Mrs. Kathy Heintschel Mr. James and Mrs. Dana Helfrich Mr. Edwin Heminger Mr. Gary and Mrs. Jane Heminger
Lou Mihaly, Tim Brugeman, and Dick Zunkiewicz
Mr. Karl and Mrs. Anne Heminger Ms. Agnes Hempfling Mr. Alvie and Mrs. Sonja Hendrick Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Sandra Henning Mr. Cody Henson Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Karen Herold Mr. Steven and Mrs. Bonita Herold Mr. Richard and Mrs. Cheryl Herr Mr. Donald and Mrs. Patricia Herrit Mr. Larry and Mrs. Ann Hershey Ms. Edna Hetrick Mrs. Janice Hewitt Mr. Gary and Mrs. Shirley Hewitt Mr. William and Mrs. Audrey Hicks Mr. William and Mrs. Nancy Higginbotham Ms. Kathleen Higgins Mrs. Helen Hildebrand Mr. Alan and Mrs. Michelle Hill Mr. Dale and Mrs. Kay Hill Mr. Jack and Mrs. Lois Hindall Mr. James and Mrs. Cynthia Hindall Mr. Harold and Mrs. Judy Hinkle Mr. Herbert and Mrs. Betty Hipp Mr. Carl and Mrs. Dorothy Hippensteel Ms. Irene Hipsher Mr. Austin Hissong Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Sandra Hissong Historic Preservation Guild Hancock County Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Jacqueline Hitchings Mr. Cliff and Mrs. Diane Hite Hoadley Insurance Agency Ms. Marie Hobbs Mr. Michael and Mrs. Cathy Hocanson Mr. James and Mrs. Barbara Hochstettler Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Diane Hogue Mr. Ron and Mrs. Terrie Hohlfelder Mr. J. William and Mrs. Susan Hollington Mr. Robert and Mrs. Patty Hollister Mr. Dennis Holman Mr. Craig Holmes Ms. Jean Holmes Ms. Lynda Holmes Mr. Allen and Mrs. Janet Holtzscher Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Theresa Hooper Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Shelley Hooper Mr. Larry and Mrs. Jane Hoover Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Carol Hornick Mr. Nicholas and Mrs. Brianne Hottinger Mr. Josh and Mrs. Lisa Houck Dr. James and Mrs. Mira Houdeshell Dr. Jesse Houdeshell Mr. Keith Houdeshell Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Eleanor Householder Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Ann Hovis Howard United Methodist Church Ms. Delores Howell
Ms. Sandra Hrometz Mr. Robert and Mrs. Sheila Huber Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Helen Hudson Mr. Douglas and Dr. Cheryl Huffman Mr. Jack and Mrs. Betty Huffman Ms. Peggy Hughes Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County Mrs. Barbara Hummel Mr. Arnold and Mrs. Barbara Humphreys Ms. Jean Hunker Huntington Bank The Huntington Foundation Huntington Insurance Huston Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Charles Hymes, Sr. and Mrs. Alda Hymes Imaging Consultants of Findlay, Inc. Impact Network Solutions, Inc. Infection Prevention & Treatment Center ,LLC Mr. Edward and Mrs. JoAnne Ingold Mr. Edward and Mrs. Marsha Ingold Mr. Charles and Mrs. Brenda Insley Clair Insley Ms. Evelyn Insley Mr. Tony Iriti Mrs. Laverne Irons J. Robert Adams Trust Mr. Drew Trampe and Ms. Holly Jacobson Mr. Darol Jameson Mr. Raymon and Mrs. Mary Jameson Mr. William Jaqua Mr. Gary and Mrs. Patricia Jay Mr. Duane and Mrs. Kathy Jebbett Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Marie Jernigan Jess Service Center Mr. Dwayne and Mrs. Jennifer Jett Jims Trophies Mr. Mark Johannigman Ms. Darla Johannsen Mr. Philip and Mrs. Kristen Johnson Odah H. Johnson Mrs. Mary Johnston Mr. Keith and Mrs. Sheila Jolliff Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Teresa Jones Ms. Wendy Joseph Carbone Mr. Kendall Joseph Mr. Thomas Joseph and Mrs. Carol Dale-Joseph Mr. Michael and Mrs. Charlotte Judy Mr. Gary and Mrs. Nancy Junker Mr. Nicholas and Mrs. Marie Jurosic Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Kagey Mr. Lloyd and Mrs. Alice Kagy Mr. Warren and Mrs. Judy Kahn Dr. Eugene and Mrs. Nellie Kandel Eugene C. Kandel Revocable Trust Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Kane Mr. Roger Kapeluck and Mrs. Virginia Pilstl
Keith DuVernay and Alec Reinhardt
Mr. Gary and Mrs. Kathy Kapostasy Kappa Alpha Theta Zeta Sigma Chapter Kappa Espilon Fraternity Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Courtney Karhoff Mr. Bryan and Mrs. Ann Karhoff Ms. Courtney Karhoff Ms. Jolynn Karhoff Mr. W.M. Keenan Mr. Roger and Mrs. Denise Keeran Mr. Lyle and Mrs. Susan Keller Mr. David and Mrs. Nancy Kelley Ms. S. Elizabeth Kelly Mr. Gene and Mrs. Evelyn Kelsey Mr. Donovan and Mrs. Ruth Kemerly Dr. J. Paul Kennedy Mr. Gregory Kepner Mr. Carroll and Mrs. Cora Kerr Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Micheline Kerr Dr. Matthew and Mrs. Nancy Kettinger Ms. Sharon Kidd Ms. Andrea King Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Rosalie King Mr. David King Ms. Barbara Kirk Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Diana Kirk Ms. Kerry Kirk Mr. William Kirkwood Ms. Whitney Klear Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Mary Klein Country Club Acres, Inc. Mr. John and Mrs. Robin Koehler Dr. George and Mrs. Helen Koepke Kohls - Kohls Cares for Kids Dr. William and Mrs. Kay Kose Mr. Ernest and Mrs. Lorna Kramer Mr. Paul and Mrs. Pam Kramer Mr. Ted Kramer Mr. Vance Kramer II Mr. Charles and Mrs. Rita Kreinbihl
OUR DONORS
Pam and Ken Lather
Mr. Richard and Mrs. April Lehman Mr. Tim and Mrs. Charlie Leichty Ms. Jennie LeJeune Ms. Heliodora Lengel Mr. Dick and Mrs. Tracy Leonard Mr. Christopher Leuthold Ms. Nancy Lewis-Young Mr. Allan and Mrs. Suzanne Libbe Mr. John Libbe
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Mr. Brian and Mrs. Tracy Kreinbrink Mrs. Katherine Kreuchauf Mrs. Francene Kriegel Mr. Mark and Mrs. Terry Krivoruchka Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Cindy Kroetz Mr. Marion and Mrs. Lucille Kroetz Mr. Gordon and Mrs. Agnes Kroh Ms. Nancy Kronberg Linda L. Kroske Trust Mr. Vic Krout Mr. Steven and Mrs. Paula Krugh Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Marjorie Kruse Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Joni Krutsinger Mr. William Kuck Mr. David and Mrs. Gwen Kuenzli Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Pat Kujawa Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Janet Kulczak Mr. Craig and Mrs. Rebecca Kupferberg Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Kristy Kurtz Mr. Donald Laconis Dr. Joseph Lamancusa Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Laura LaPlant Mr. Scott and Mrs. Matricia Larkey Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Pamela Lather Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Tammy Launder Mr. Merl and Mrs. Mary Lauth Mr. James and Mrs. Connie Lavrich Gertrude A. Lee 2006 Trust Mr. Gary Lee and Mrs. Anne Risser-Lee Ms. Peggy Lee
Liberty Baptist Chapel Liberty Benton Local Schools Liberty Benton Spanish Club Liberty Benton Z-Club Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Margaret Lieske Mr. Paul and Mrs. Debra Lilley Lincoln National Life Insurance Group Mr. Bob and Mrs. Chelsey Link Mr. Richard Lis Mr. William and Mrs. Margaret Lobb Ms. Barbara Lockard Mr. John and Mrs. Lisa Lockwood Mr. Roger and Mrs. Ruth Lockwood Mrs. Marjorie Lodge Mr. Laurence and Mrs. Patricia Loffman Dr. Sean and Mrs. Karen Logan Dr. Sean R. Logan Inc. Mr. James and Mrs. Margaret Logsdon Mr. W. Randall and Mrs. Susan Long Mr. Gary and Mrs. Donna Lora Mr. Robert and Mrs. Linda Lotz Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Rebecca Love Mr. Richard Lowery Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Patty Lucas Ms. Rosemary Lugabihl Mr. Larry and Mrs. Sondra Lunn Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Judith Luth Mrs. Patricia Luther Ms. Joyce Luzader Mr. Charles and Mrs. Peggy Lyon Mr. Dante and Mrs. Susan Machir Macklin Intergenerational Institute Mad Hatter Promotions Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Linda Maik Main Street News Mr. James and Mrs. L. Eileen Mains Mr. John and Mrs. Nadine Mains Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Diane Mains Mr. Robert and Mrs. Donna Mains Mr. John and Mrs. Denese Malacos Mr. Scott and Mrs. Margaret Malaney Dr. Jerry and Mrs. Carol Mallett Mr. Michael and Mrs. Anne Mallett Mr. Michael Malone Marathon Petroleum Company, LLC Marathon Pipe Line LLC - Adopt a Family Committee Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Mark, Jr. Mr. Robert and Mrs. Joanne Marquart Mr. John Marshall and Ms. Kristi Clark Mr. Robert and Mrs. Phyllis Martin Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Joan Martter Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Betty Marvin Mr. Freeman and Mrs. Suzy Mast Maxs Dairy Bar Mr. Daniel May and Ms. Cheryl Cape Mazza Enthusiasts, University of Findlay
Ms. Maxine Mazza MC Guns and Sports Mr. W. P. and Mrs. Judy McMahon
Barbara Sheehan, Carol Mallett, Dick Sheehan, and Doris Schumacher
Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Phyllis McAdoo Ms. Elizabeth McBride Mr. F. D. and Mrs. Joy McCarthy Mr. Jason and Mrs. Stephanie McClellan Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Grace McClelland Mr. Robert McClelland McComb Church of Christ McComb First Presbyterian Church Sunshine Class McComb Public Library Mr. William and Mrs. Karen McConnell Mr. Richard and Mrs. Lynn McCord Mr. Jack and Mrs. Eleanor McCoy Mrs. Rowena McDougle Ms. Margaret McDowell Dr. Robert and Mrs. Gene McEvoy Mr. James and Mrs. Susan McGonnell McKenna Construction Company, Inc. Mr. William and Mrs. Esther McKinney Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Deborah McKinzie Ms. Carol McKitrick and Ms. Shirley Tussing Dr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Tracy McMath Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Marsha McMillen Mark and Ruth McPheron Trust Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Sharyn McPheron Ms. Joanne McPherson Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Linda McRill Ms. Patricia McVetty Dr. Linda Meiring Peck Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Karen Melin MEPAC Match Program Ms. Carlotta Mercer Mr. Lynn and Mrs. Laura Mercer Meridian Club Merrill Lynch Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Mr. Timothy Merritt
Ms. Virginia Messer Mr. David Metzger Mr. Russell and Mrs. Lisa Meyer Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Donneta Middleton Mr. Don and Mrs. Judy Mieure Mr. Louis and Mrs. Georgiann Mihaly Ms. Helen Mikolajewski Mildred B. Fink Giving Trust Mr. Larry Miles Mr. Bill and Mrs. Gail Miller Mr. Bryan and Mrs. Karen Miller Dr. Cheryl Miller Mr. Evan and Mrs. Judy Miller Mr. James and Mrs. Kathleen Miller Mr. James N. Miller Ms. Jan Miller Mr. John and Mrs. Karen Miller Mr. Leslie and Mrs. Mary Miller Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Miller Mr. Mark and Mrs. Krista Miller Mr. Mark and Mrs. Linda Miller Ms. Mildred Miller Mr. Rex and Mrs. Marilyn Miller Mr. Roger and Mrs. Ann Miller Mr. Ronald Miller Ms. Shirley Miller Mr. George and Mrs. Pauline Milligan Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Julie Mills Millstream Area Credit Union Millstream Career and Technology Center Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Jane Minch Lucinda E. Mires-Peebles Missys Country Market Mr. Gary and Mrs. Ellen Mohr Mr. Keith and Mrs. Joyce Mohr Ms. Sylvia Molina Ms. Carol Monday Mr. Carl and Mrs. Rosemary Montalbine Mr. Robert and Mrs. Sharon Montgomery Ms. Vicki Moomaw Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Ann Moore Mr. Thomas Moore Mrs. Betty Moorhead Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Mary Moorhead Mr. Jim and Mrs. Jean Morehart Morgan Healthcare Consulting Mr. Charles and Mrs. Betty Morgan Mr. Dana and Mrs. Kathryn Morgan Mr. Michael Morgan August and G.C. Moritz Mr. Jason Morse Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Marilyn Morse Mr. Claire and Mrs. Marlene Mortensen Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Heather Mosier Mother Hubbards Learning Cupboard Mr. John Motter
Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Carol Mount Mr. Burl and Mrs. Delores Moyer Mr. Chris and Mrs. Shannon Moyer Mr. Paul and Mrs. Jeanne Moyer Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Ms. Leni Mueller and Mr. Michael Hayward Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Dawn Mullinger Mr. David and Mrs. Gina Mummert Mr. David and Mrs. Sheri Murphy Mr. Ray and Mrs. Aunt Murray Mr. David and Mrs. Marcia Musgrave Mr. J.M. and Mrs. P.A. Musser Dr. Bruce Mutchler DDS Mr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Muzy Mr. Brenton Myers
Jim and Connie Rooney, Marjorie and Gene White
Mr. Richard and Mrs. Rhoda Myers Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Diana Naliborsky Mr. Mike Nannes Mr. Ken and Mrs. Kris Napier National Junior Honor Society National Lime and Stone Co. Ms. Jill Neal Mr. G. William and Mrs. Sharon Neason Needler Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Michael and Mrs. Kathy Needler Mr. Scott and Mrs. Sibylle Neff Nellie Mae Larson Trust Mr. Lowell and Mrs. Vera Nelson New Hope United Methodist Church Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Julie Newman Mr. Rod and Mrs. Barbra Nichols Mr. G. Norman Nicholson Dr. Erik Nielsen Hon. Joseph and Mrs. Beth Niemeyer Ms. Christine Niese Ms. Lisa M. Niese Noakes Rooney Realty & Assoc. Ms. Marilyn Noel Mr. Michael Noggle
Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Mary Nold Mr. William and Mrs. Marilyn Nonnamaker North Clay Community Unit Northside Marathon, Inc. Northwest Ohio Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Northwest Troopers Lodge Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Ms. Chassity Nuhfer Mr. Christopher Oaks Ms. Evelyn Oates Mr. Tim and Mrs. Janice OConnell Mr. Howard and Mrs. Dolores Oestreich The Ohio Automotive Supply Co. Ohio Northern University Ohio State Eagles Charity Fund Ms. Carol Oken Old Mill Stream Foundation The Old Millstream Ringers Oleda V. Johnson Living Trust Mr. Mark and Mrs. Terry Olthouse Ms. Ruthellen Ondrus Ms. Jane ONeil Mr. R. Joseph and Mrs. Phyllis Opperman Mr. Richard J. Opperman Orion Cancer Care, Inc. Dr. Stephen and Dr. Ami Orr Dr. Carmela G. Osborne M.D. Mr. Robert and Mrs. Nathalie Osmun Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Kathryn Otte Mr. W. Dean and Mrs. Diane Otto Owens Community College - Toledo Hon. Michael and Mrs. Pat Oxley Proctor & Gamble, The IAMS Company Mr. Carleton Palmer III and Mrs. Rosanna Palmer Mrs. C. Paul Palmer Ms. Michelle Palmer Mr. Paul and Mrs. Sarah Palmer Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Susan Pancake Pandora Grain & Supply, Inc. Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Sarah Pannell Mr. Thomas Parke and Mrs. Cindy Shoupe-Parke Parkview Church of Christ Mr. Neal and Mrs. Jill Parsons Ms. Karen Parsons Mr. Brian Paskvan and Mrs. Rebecca Lentz-Paskvan Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Rosemary Patten Ms. Pam Patterson Mr. William and Sandra Patterson Mr. Harold and Mrs. Linda Paul Mr. Roger and Mrs. Ann Paul Mr. Michael and Mrs. Jane Peak Mr. Garry and Mrs. Kathleen Peiffer Kathleen J. Peiffer Trust Mr. Lon and Mrs. Sharon Pepple Dr. Sue Perrott Siferd Mr. Todd and Mrs. Allyson Perry
Mr. Carl and Mrs. Pam Peschel Mr. Andy and Mrs. Mary Ellen Peters Mr. Milton and Mrs. Carol Peters Frigidaire Company Pfeiffer Family CLT Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Robin Pfeiffer Pharmacy Council Raabe College of Pharmacy Philip Morris USA, Inc. Ms. Teresa Pierce Mr. Mark and Mrs. Kerry Pinion Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Corinne Piper Mr. William and Mrs. Linda Pitkin Jerrie Plesec Mr. Mark and Mrs. Kim Plesec Mr. Brian and Mrs. Mary Plumb Plumbline Solutions Mr. Steven and Mrs. Diane Poehler Casey Pore Portage Chapel United Methodist Church Mr. Dick and Mrs. Janet Powell Mr. Max Powell Mr. Powell and Mrs. Charlotte Prater Mrs. Isabelle Pratt Mr. John Prazynski Mr. Carl Prenzlin Mr. Robert Pressnell Ms. Clarabelle Price Ms. Ellen Price Rev. Darrell and Mrs. Alberta Prichard Proceeds of 3rd Annual Ray Havenlin Charity Ice Bowl Proceeds of Pointe of the Evening Ballet Proceeds of Bradley Joseph Golf Outing Proceeds of FHS Alumni Hockey Tournament Proceeds of Sara Wagner Gast Golf Outing Proceeds of Pancake Breakfast Proceeds of the Herb Aldrich Memorial Golf Outing Proceeds of the Punk and Martha Mains Golf Outing Proceeds of Warren and Peg Kirk Bell Events Proceeds of Zach Morgan Memorial 3v3 Soccer Tournament Progressive Reading Circle Pro-Tec Coating Company Pry Professional Group Mr. C. Nicholas and Mrs. Betsy Pry Ms. June Qualls Ms. Shirley Quellhorst Mr. Robert and Mrs. Joyce Quillen Mr. Steven Rackley Mr. Lynn and Mrs. Melanie Radabaugh Mr. George and Mrs. Nancy Rader Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Linda Rahe Mr. Edward and Mrs. P. Eileen Railing Family Trust Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Jackie Ramge
Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Brenda Rando Rankin, Hill, Porter & Clark LLP Ms. Beverly Rarey Mr. Hubert and Mrs. Treva Rauch Mr. Bert and Mrs. Marlene Rayl Mr. Scott Raypholtz Read for Life Mr. Edward and Mrs. Judy Reading Real Reflections Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Irene Recker P.J. Recker Mr. William and Mrs. Nancy Recker Red Devil Booster Club Mr. John and Mrs. Kathleen Redman Dr. Ralph and Mrs. Jo Ann Reeds Mr. Robert and Mrs. Margene Reese Dr. Andrew and Mrs. Carol Reid Mr. John and Mrs. Cheryl Reineke Dr. J. Alec and Mrs. Sandra Reinhardt Mr. Jeffrey Reinhardt Mr. David and Mrs. Rebecca Reinhart Mr. Michael and Mrs. Diana Reiser Pastor William and Mrs. Judy Reist Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Barbara Renfro Ms. Paula Renfro Mr. Christopher Renn Mr. Martin and Mrs. Carol Lee Reno Mr. Marty and Mrs. Maureen Rentz Restoration Tabernacle Church of Christ Reynolds Joint Trust Agreement Ms. Bethanne Reynolds Mr. William and Mrs. Carol Reynolds Ms. Sharon Richards Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Betty Richardson Mr. John and Mrs. Susan Richter Mr. Chad Rider and Mrs. Julie Taft-Rider Mr. David and Nita Rider Ridez Rehabs and Rentals Mr. Jack and Mrs. Judith Ridge Mr. John and Mrs. Margaret Rieker Mr. Andrew Rill and Mrs. Kolleen Kirk-Rill
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Charles Younger, Larry Busdeker, Hank Ford, and Scott Younger
Sheri Murphy, Nancy Moody Russo, and Eleanor McCoy
Hon. Richard Rinebolt Mr. George Rings Mr. Tobias Rittner Ms. Bridget Robb Mr. Larry and Mrs. Carol Robb Dr. B. J. and Mrs. Mildred Roberts Mr. James and Mrs. Mary Jane Roberts Ms. Madelyn Robinson Mr. James and Mrs. Sara Rode Ms. Jane Rodeheffer Ms. Carolyn Roehm Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Tena Roepke Mr. Norman and Mrs. Carol Roessing The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Brenda Roethlisberger Ms. Andrea Rogers Mr. Charles and Mrs. Peggy Rogers Mr. Kyle Rogers Mr. L. Kent and Mrs. Diana Rogers Mr. Lester Roller Mr. David and Mrs. Christina Romick Mr. James and Mrs. Connie Rooney Mr. Philip and Mrs. Tamara Rooney Mrs. Sondra Rooney Mr. Kevin Root Mr. William Rose Dr. Fred and Mrs. Vicki Rosebrook Ms. Janis Rosen Mr. James and Mrs. Paula Rosencrans Ms. Patricia Roser and Ms. Linda Luvell Mr. Jason and Mrs. Angela Ross Mr. David and Mrs. Jane Rossman Mr. Michael and Mrs. Amanda Rost Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Leah Roth Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Traci Roth Mr. Trace and Mrs. Lana Roth Mr. A. Scott and Mrs. Martha Rothey Hon. Reginald and Mrs. Barbara Routson Mr. Harold and Mrs. Janet Rowe Mr. H. Richard Rowe, Jr. and Mrs. Carol Rowe Mr. William and Mrs. Marylou Rowe Dr. Marv and Mrs. Judy Rower
Ms. Beth Ruffing Mr. William and Mrs. Donna Ruse Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Anita Rush Mr. D.C. and Mrs. Marilyn Russell Mr. Rodney and Mrs. Pamela Russell Mr. Ralph Russo and Mrs. Nancy Moody-Russo Rustic Razor Barber Shop Mr. Robert and Mrs. Jeanne Rustic The Rutter Family Trust Ms. Margaret Rutter S & K Mower and Small Engine Service S.N.PH.A. Raabe College of Pharmacy Mrs. Suzanne Sackmann Mr. Mark Sadowy Mr. Jerrold and Mrs. Michelle Saltzman Mr. Roger and Mrs. Lisa Saltzman Mr. Heda and Mrs. Jeannia Samimi Mr. Parker and Mrs. Alvera Sams The Sandusky-Erie County Community Foundation Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Dorothy Sandusky Mr. Thomas Sanford Mr. Edward and Mrs. Janice Sartore Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Barbara Sauber Dr. Donald Savage, Jr. and Mrs. Laura Savage Mr. Lynn and Mrs. Sandra Sawyer Mr. Nicholas and Mrs. Catherine Say Anna C. Scarbrough Trust Mr. Chad Scarbrough Mr. Scott Schimmoeller Mr. Paul and Mrs. Donna Schmelzer Mr. Larry and Mrs. Mary Schneider Mr. Robert and Mrs. Dondus Schober Schoonmaker Family Charitable Lead Trust Mrs. Elaine Schoonmaker Ms. Joyce Schrieber Mr. Robert and Mrs. Arlene Schriner Mr. Alexander Schroeder Mr. Jason and Mrs. Ashley Schroeder Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Kathleen Schulte Mr. Mike and Mrs. Nikki Schulte Mr. John and Mrs. Kimberly Schumacher Ms. Christine Schutz Mr. Maurice and Mrs. Sue Schutz Mr. Terry and Mrs. Delilah Schwaner Mr. Dan and Mrs. Janet Schwartz Mr. Paul Sears Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Deborah Seawell Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Cynthia Seffrin Hon. Peter and Mrs. Nanci Sehnert Mr. David and Mrs. Lizabeth Seman Dr. Loren and Mrs. Inez Senn Mr. James Shafer The William Shakespeare Club Mr. Deryl Shank and Mrs. Jane Dukes-Shank Mr. James and Mrs. Deanna Shank Dr. Jerry and Mrs. Anne Sheaffer
Mr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Sheehan Mr. Kevin Sheets Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Kay Sheldrick Ms. Marcia Shellenbarger Mr. Charles Shepard II and Mrs. Joy Shepard Mr. Gary and Mrs. Patricia Sherrieb Ms. Anne Shiple Ms. Phyllis Shoaff Mr. Steve Shoemaker Mr. John Shoop Dr. Donna Shoupe and Mr. Lee Hellmuth Ms. Karen Shoupe and Mr. Robert Gilker Mrs. Wendene W. Shoupe Mr. Peter Shoureas Mr. James and Mrs. Sue Shrader Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Elsa Shrader Mr. Richard and Mrs. Sherry Shultis Mr. David and Mrs. Louise Shultz Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Linda Shultz Mr. W. E. and Mrs. M. D. Siferd Sinks Florists, Inc. Mr. Gerald Slezak, Jr. and Mrs. Andrea Slezak Mr. David and Mrs. Betty Slough Mr. R. Eugene and Mrs. Margaret Slough Mr. Henry Slyker II and Mrs. Rochelle Slyker Ms. Alice Smith Mr. Carl and Mrs. Doris Smith Mr. Dallas and Mrs. Karen Smith Mr. Mark Smith and Mrs. Phyllis Stover-Smith Dr. Richard and Mrs. P.C. Smith Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Ruth Smith Mr. William and Mrs. Bonnie Smith Mr. Dudley and Mrs. Deborah Snyder Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Sondra Snyder Mr. John and Mrs. Jane Snyder Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Jenny Snyder Sojourner Ministries Mr. Mike Solt Dr. Jimmy and Mrs. Barbara Sorrells South Main Designs Mr. Bret and Mrs. Tamara Spaeth Mr. David and Mrs. Linda Spahr Mr. John and Mrs. Margrethe Sparks Spearman Motor Sales Mr. James and Mrs. Eleanor Speck Ms. Deborah Spero Ms. Donna Spitler Ms. Agnes Spitzer Dr. Charles and Mrs. Phyllis Spragg Mr. Michael and Mrs. Susie Spragg Mr. Robert and Mrs. Connie Sprague Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Diana Sprouse Mr. Jim and Mrs. Karen Spurgat St. Andrews United Methodist Church St. Andrews United Methodist Women St. Johns Lutheran Church, Findlay
St. Johns Lutheran Church, McComb St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Stacy Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. Eric and Mrs. Becky Stacy Mr. Michael and Mrs. Debra Stacy Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Tammy Stahl Mr. Robert Stahl Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Janice Staley Stall & Company CPAs, Inc. Mr. Donald and Mrs. Patricia Stansloski Ms. Sharon Stateler Mr. Lupe Stears Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Ann Stechschulte Mr. Gary and Mrs. Brenda Steed Mr. Zelton Steed Mr. William and Mrs. Dorothy Steigerwalt Mr. Jesse and Mrs. Christa Steiner Mr. Richard and Mrs. Patricia Steiner Mr. John Steinman Ms. Mary Lou Steinman Mr. Robert Steinman Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Nancy Stephani Gene Stevens Auto & Truck Center Mr. Scott and Mrs. Julie Stevens Mr. John and Mrs. Betty Stiles Ms. Sandra Stoll Stonebridge Church of God Mr. Brian and Mrs. Polly Stout Mr. Philip and Mrs. Sue Stover Mr. Gary Stowell Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Cindy Strathman Mr. Norman and Mrs. Jeanne Strathman Mrs. Mary Strathman-Henry Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Lissa Streacker Mr. Ed and Mrs. Precia Stuby Mr. Chuck Stumpp, Jr. and Mrs. Kim Stumpp Mr. Larry and Mrs. Kathryn Summers Mr. John and Mrs. Karen Sunderman Survocom LLC Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Marie Swaisgood
Jackie Urbanski, Maile Doyle, Becky Noack, John Urbanski, and Bill Conlisk
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Ms. Nancy Swartz Mr. Jason and Mrs. Jennifer Swartzlander Mr. Dale and Mrs. Rebecca Swiger Mr. Sean and Mrs. Allison Swisher Ms. Joan Swisher Ms. Joanne Swisher Mr. Robert Tatterson Mr. Hugh and Mrs. Sondra Tavernier Mrs. Mary Taylor Mr. Martin and Mrs. Chrystal Terry Dr. Nanette Tertel Mr. Richard and Ms. Betty Tevis Ms. Leslie Theis Mr. Luke and Mrs. Linda Theis Mr. Andrew Thieman Mr. Timothy Thiry Thomas & Ridge Certified Public Accountants Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Diane Thomas Mr. Graham and Mrs. Denise Thomas Ms. Helen Thomas Mr. James Thomas
Scott Wintringham, Linda DeArment, Roger Criblez, John Koehler
Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Gio Thomas Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Nancy Thomas Mr. Mark and Mrs. Kimberly Thomas Mr. Michael and Mrs. Barbara Thomas Ms. Patricia Thomas Mr. Steven and Mrs. Vanessa Thomas Mr. Jeffrey Thompson Mr. Michael and Mrs. Sharon Thompson Tell Thompson Estate Mr. Todd and Mrs. Cynthia Thompson Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Christine Thornton Thursday Conversational Club Mr. Jack and Mrs. Margaret Tidd Mrs. Jane Tille Mr. John Tinsman Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Julie Todd Dr. Alan and Mrs. Jane Tong Mr. Philip and Mrs. Wendy Tossey TPDP Enterprises, Inc.
Ms. Susan Trecroci Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Janette Treece Mr. Steven and Mrs. Susan Treece Mr. Michael and Mrs. Stacy Lynn Tremains Trends Boutique Ms. Jo Ann Trice Ms. Gayle Trollinger Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Suzanne Tropf Mr. Robert and Mrs. Cheryl Truman Tucker Living Trust Mr. Michael and Mrs. Laurie Turnow Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Linda Tuttle Mr. Matthew Tuttle Twenty First Century Foundation Two Songs Unitarian Universalist Church of Blanchard Valley United Way of Deleware County Staff Unity Christian Ministries University of Findlay Mrs. Ann Urbanski Mr. John and Mrs. Jackie Urbanski Van Buren Lions Club Van Buren United Methodist Church Van Horn Hoover & Associates, Inc. Ms. Jacqueline Van Wagner Mr. Ray VanGunten, Jr. and Mrs. Nancy VanGuten Mr. Raymond VanGunten III and Mrs. Jeanne VanGunten Ms. Sue VanSant, Sylvan Learning Center Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Laurie Vaupel Ms. Lisa Velazquez Verhoff Machine and Welding, Inc. VFW Post 6067 Mrs. Jeanette Vielhaber W E L C A Trinity Arcadia W. C. Wood Corporation, Inc. Mr. Robert and Mrs. Deanna Waaland Wachovia Foundation Matching Program Mr. Walter Walker, Jr. and Mrs. Karen Walker Mr. William Walker, Jr. and Mrs. Barbara Walker Mr. James and Mrs. Patricia Wall Mr. Craig and Mrs. Lee Ann Wallace Mr. Scott Wallace Mr. Bruce Zitkovic and Mrs. Julia Walsh Mr. Darl and Mrs. Marilyn Waltermire Mr. Mark and Mrs. Beth Waltermire Mr. Jeff and Dr. Emily Walton Ms. Mary Wanamaker Ms. Joan Ward Dr. Reginald and Mrs. Judy Wardle Mr. Jack and Mrs. G. Jeanne Wasbro Mr. Charles and Mrs. Caroline Wasson Dr. Rick and Mrs. Debra Watson Ms. Karen Watt Mr. David and Mrs. Jacki Waugh
Ms. Marie Weathers Mrs. Evelyn Weaver Mr. John and Mrs. Linda Weaver Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Webb Mr. Michael and Mrs. Jane Webber Mr. Donald and Mrs. Ann Weber Ms. Rhea Weichman Mr. Darrell and Mrs. Cheryl Weidman Mr. Craig Weigand Mr. Dean Weiker Mr. Larry Weiker Mr. Wayne Weiker Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Angela Weingates Mr. Craig and Mrs. Crystal Weitz Wells Fargo Mr. Paul and Mrs. Bonnie Wells Ms. Bernice Welly Mr. James and Mrs. Pauletta Welshimer Mr. Steve and Mrs. Julie Welton Mr. Jack and Mrs. Shirley. Wenner Mr. William and Mrs. Beth Wenner Ms. Betsy Wernert West Independence UM Church Mr. James and Mrs. Donna West Mr. Lee and Mrs. Catherine Weygandt Mr. Michael and Mrs. Marcia Whalen Whirlpool Corporation - Findlay Division Mr. Byron and Mrs. Eileen White Mr. Donald and Mrs. Sandra White Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Marjorie White Mr. Richard White and Mrs. Jennifer Payne-White Ms. Phyllis Whitehead Ms. Susan Whitehouse Ms. Ann Whithaus Whitman Law Office LLC Mr. George and Mrs. Shirlee Whitson Mr. Charles and Ms. Jane Whitwam Mr. Ernest and Mrs. Waunetta Wiechman Mr. Elmer and Mrs. Joan Wilch Mr. Melford Wilcox Ms. Walta Lou Wilcox Mr. Greg and Mrs. Heidi Wilhelm Mr. Steven and Mrs. Susan Wilkin Mr. Mark and Mrs. Beth Wilkins William P. and Pauline J. Deisel Trust Mr. Daniel Williams Mr. Jack and Mrs. Marsha Williams Ms. Melinda Williams and Mr. James Bado Ms. Phyllis Williams Mrs. Susan Williams Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Martha Williman Barton and Josephine Wilson Trust Mr. Dexter Wilson Mr. Gary and Mrs. Mary Wilson Ms. Jo Ann Wilson Winebrenner Theological Seminary
B.J. Roberts, Peggy and Gene Slough
Mr. Garry and Mrs. Katherine Winger Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Leslye Winkle Ms. Nicole WInkle Mr. Rodney and Mrs. Joan Winkle Dr. Jack and Mrs. Nancy Winters Mr. Max and Mrs. Kathryn Wise Mr. Ivan and Mrs. Judy Withrow Dr. Dean and Mrs. Pat Wittwer Mr. Richard and Mrs. Ruthanne Wohlgamuth Mr. Bradley and Mrs. Susan Wolford Mr. Quentin Wood Mr. James and Mrs. Karis Woodward Ms. Ann Woolum-Hess Mr. Paul and Mrs. Patricia Worstell Mr. Scot and Mrs. Ivy Wright Mr. John and Mrs. Bernadette Wurm Mr. Riad and Mrs. Beverly Yammine Mr. William Yang Mr. Charles and Mrs. Mamie Yeagle Mr. Paul Yoder Mrs. Betty Young Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Kathleen Young Mr. Charles Younger Mrs. Mariann Younger Mr. Craig and Mrs. Beth Zachrich Mr. Robert and Mrs. Nancy Zellers Mr. James and Mrs. Catherine Zellner Dr. Emil and Mrs. Joyce Ziegler Ms. Carri Ziemniak Mr. Chester Ziemniak, Jr. Mr. Mark Ziemniak Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Melanie Ziemniak Mr. Michael and Mrs. Korin Ziemniak Mr. Chester and Mrs. Virginia Ziemniak Mr. Robert and Mrs. Amy Zilles Mr. Richard Zunkiewicz Mr. Shawn and Mrs. Lorraine Zuver Mr. Richard Zydonk, Jr. and Mrs. Lynne Zydonik
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GRANTS AWARDED
Grants in 2008 reached a record $3.3 million, enabling many organizations to provide programs and services that are improving the lives of individuals and families in Hancock County. Many of these programs and services would not exist without funding from The Community Foundation and the forethought of our generous donors.
Music Is Weird Science!
Competitive Grants
These grants were awarded from the unrestricted endowment funds established at The Community Foundation.
Arcadia Local School $40,104/one year Expanded A.P.P.L.E. Bus availability, accessibility, and affordability to Hancock County teachers and students by fully supporting curriculum development and consultant fees, and partially supporting materials. Arlington Elementary School $32,781/one year Improving literacy skills for all Arlington elementary students by funding consultant fees and substitute teacher salaries to fully implement the guided reading program. The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County $5,000/one year Shared classical music with 3,000 area students in grades four through eight by partially supporting The Lima Symphony Orchestra performances in county and city schools. See photo at right. $1,000/six months Increased quality of sound equipment for Youtheatre performances that annually showcase 200 area children. Blanchard River Watershed Partnership $30,000/four years Developed an effective stakeholder education program to link water quality and water management issues through support of marketing and public relations consultant, staff training, and office and educational materials. The Council on Domestic Violence, Inc./Open Arms $59,710/two years Partially supported an internet sexual predator intervention and prevention program in coordination with local law enforcement agencies. Family Resource Centers $8,120/two years Training 200 parents of strong-willed and out-of-control youth in parenting skills and strategies through support of facilitator stipends and supplies. $8,700/one year Trained 36 youth-serving adults in research-based Aggression Replacement Training (ART) to reduce violence in Hancock County youth. Glenwood Middle School $23,321/one year Assisted successful transition of Glenwood students from middle school to high school through participation in careertechnical programs. $450/one year Preserved a program proven to be effective in raising student achievement by partially supporting staff salary to keep the Glenwood library open during the summer. Findlay Family YMCA $29,000/one year Motivated 1,000 new health seekers to make positive changes in pursuit of personal well-being through the Activate America program. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Up to $63,450/20 months Provided timely assistance to 2,638 flood survivors through Long Term Recovery Committee. Up to $47,100/one year Provided The Family Center operational management by supporting a building manager salary and benefits.
The Arts Partnership received a grant to bring the Lima Symphony Orchestra to Hancock County for two age-appropriate concerts geared towards students in grades 4 through 8. The concert featured the 2008 Young Peoples Concert: Weird Science - Musical Instruments and How They Work along with educational sessions at local schools. Over 1,700 students from 27 area schools and home schools attended the two performances. Additionally, eight in-school intensive workshops facilitated by four of the Orchestras ensembles (brass quintet, string quartet, woodwind quartet, and percussion ensemble) were presented in seven Findlay City and Hancock County Schools. More than 1,000 students and educators attended these workshops. The goal of the program was to increase student knowledge of how instruments work, the various sounds they make, and to encourage students to join band or orchestra. Of those educators returning evaluations after attending a performance, 100% rated it as Excellent. In addition, 100% indicated that they would suggest another similar experience for the future and 100% indicated that by attending the performance their students deepened their knowledge and/or understanding of the arts. The morning following a brass quintet performance, one local music educator received several e-mails from parents asking how they could get their students involved in the band. Each year, the Arts Partnership offers a series of School Day Performances geared at enhancing the learning process for local youth.
GRANTS
Up to $240,000/one year Serving over 40,000 Hancock County residents annually by supporting operating expenses for The Family Center. Up to $15,000/one year Supported the CommunityREAD event which highlighted the book The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. Up to $3,155/one year Documented the Madeleine Thomas Schneider story to share her life and philanthropy as inspiration to others. Up to $25,000/one year Creation of a web-based comprehensive social service study in Hancock County based on predetermined community indicators Hancock County Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Services $1,000/one year Sponsored a regional conference in response to the school shootings at Virginia Tech and other schools. Hancock Christian Clearing House $30,000/three years Positioned Hancock Christian Clearing House for long-term financial sustainability by partially supporting a full-time Marketing Coordinator. Hancock County Prosecutors office $34,300/one year Preserved the successful Juvenile Diversion Program during a period of unforeseen state budget cuts by funding the salary for a full-time Juvenile Diversion Officer. Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam Community Action Commission $25,000/one year Assisted 12 Hancock County Individual Development Account (IDA) participants to save for a home, business, or education by providing match dollars.
Hancock Properties Foundation, Inc. $1,413/six months Researched preliminary opportunities to relocate and physically combine the City and County Health Departments in a renovated space at the Family Center through support of preliminary architectural drawings. Hancock Regional Planning Commission $1,000/one year Provided factual information regarding the Hancock County flood to area residents by developing and implementing a community flood information survey. $1,000/six months Rekindled business interest in downtown revitalization by supporting educational materials for a business tour of downtown Findlay. Long Term Recovery Committee of Hancock County $57,096/18 months Developed individual recovery plans for Hancock County
flood survivors by supporting salaries for two part-time case managers and one construction management case manager. Lupus Foundation $615/one year Initiated an awareness campaign by making direct contact with lupus patients through their health care providers. Match Day $300,000 Matching Funds for Immediate Needs Cancer Patient Services $25,059 Caughman Health Center $16,000 Century Health $3,992 C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall $24,099 City Mission of Findlay, Ohio $31,110 Hancock Christian Clearing House $48,237 Hancock County Agency on Aging $16,860 Hancock Co. Center for Safe & Healthy Children $9,900 Hope House for the Homeless $100 Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services $35,235 Salvation Army $366 Voices for Children: CASA $100 Womens Resource Center $24,000 Matching Funds for Endowment Building Arlington School Foundation: Capital Improvement Fund $700 Arlington School Foundation: Educational Excellence Fund $3,575 Century Health Family Service Fund $1,500 City Mission of Findlay, Ohio Fund $500 Cancer Patient Services Fund $600 Findlay Enrichment Program, Inc, Fund $100 Hancock County Agency on Aging Fund $10,500 Hancock County Sheriff K-9 Unit Fund $100 Hancock Parks Fund $4,017 Richard N. and Mildred B. Bishop Fund $500 Hope House for the Homeless Fund $500 Humane Society of Hancock County Fund $11,050 Patricia M. and John M. Luther Fund $100 Old Mill Stream Foundation Fund $20,750 Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services Fund $450 Winebrenner Theological Seminary Fund $10,000 Northwest Ohio Flood Mitigation Partnership, Inc. Up to $300,000/three years Provided project leadership by partially supporting chief executive officer and administrative assistant salaries.
Concert in Park - Summer Music Series
Hancock Parks District $34,630/one year Provided matching funds for construction-related costs necessary to complete the Blanchard Valley Greenway Trail to Riverside Park. Funds were subsequently returned due to cancellation of project.
The Concert in the Park summer music series has provided live outdoor musical entertainment at Riverside Park since 1952. When the concert series encountered financial sustainability concerns in 1987, a grant from the Dorney Fund helped solidify the event. Free public music was a priority for L. Dale Dorney, and its importance was mentioned specifically is his last will and testament. The Dorney Fund continues to support the Concerts in the Park series through grants to the Hancock Park District, which now coordinates the popular series.
GRANTS
Ohio Grantmakers Forum $1,000/one year Assisted Ohio foundations to become more effective grantmakers, working with statewide policy leaders to improve Ohios kindergarten through 12 education system. The Ohio State Research Foundation $95,800 /two years Increased financial literacy knowledge and skills for 6,500 Hancock County residents by partially supporting the salary and benefits of a full-time Economic Literacy Program Coordinator for Hancock Saves. Read for LIFE $250/one year Supported the Read for LIFE annual Spelling Bee. Village of Arlington $6,310/one year Increased long-term beauty and sustainability of the community park through partial support of contract services to oversee excavation and installation of playground equipment and purchase of trees.
Funday Sunday
TOTAL 2008 Competitive Grants = $1,521,305
Field of Interest Grants

These competitive grants are supported by donors who have identified a specific area of concern, such as education, youth, arts, and social services.
Warren Bullet and Peg Kirk Bell Scholarship Fund $5,000/ one year Provided additional funds for college scholarships by participating in a heavily-supported community project. Hancock Education Fund $40,592/ one year Provided Hancock County students with 21st Century learning skills. Hancock Education Fund Grants $38,787/one year See page 50 for a list of Hancock Education Fund grants.
Mazza Museums Funday Sunday, funded by both competitive and donor-advised grants from The Community Foundation, features storytelling, art stations, music, refreshments, shopping, and special guests. Each month has a special theme with related books and activities. The program is held on the first Sunday of the month at the University of Findlays Mazza Museum. Its a great opportunity for children, parents, and grandparents to spend quality time together in a fun, creative environment. There is no admission charge and everyone is welcome to attend. The mission of the Mazza Museum is to promote literacy through its educational programs and to collect, exhibit, and preserve original art from childrens books.
HancockREADS Grants $11,498/ one year See page 49 for a list of HancockREADS grants. Handbags That Help Grants $54,000/ one year See page 11 for a list of HTH Grants.
Youth in Philanthropy/ECLIPSe Grants $4,111.40 See page 53 for a list of ECLIPSe Grants.
TOTAL 2008 Field of Interest Grants = $153,988.40
GRANTS
Fiscal Sponsorship Grants

Northwest Ohio Flood Mitigation Partnership, Inc. $430,000 Support as Fiscal Sponsor for NWOFMP, Inc.
William and Martha Lape Fund Grants Awarded in 2008 - Findlay City Schools
Creating a 21st Century Freshmen Wing Concept - $800
A retreat for freshmen teachers held during the summer of 2008 to develop action plans to address the freshmen wing concept and the team building endeavors.
Ohio Kindergarten Conference - $800

To learn creative and innovative ways to enhance Findlays all day kindergarten program.
TOTAL 2008 Fiscal Sponsorship Grants = $430,000
Findlay Librarians Take on OELMA! - $800

To stimulate the library aids to become more proactive with learning the changing responsibilities that are added and expected of each library aid by attending the Ohio Educational Library Media Association conference.
Pass Thru Grants

The Community Foundation can assist donors giving to causes they care about through IRA rollovers, stock, and other gifts.
Findlay Area Chamber Foundation $5,017.96 Support of Hancock Leadership Project Findlay City Schools $2,943 Proceeds of community music event that benefited Central Middle School to help repair flood damage. Match Day Agencies $330,438.16 Donations from community for Match Day were passed directly on to agencies.
Wheres Wagner - $500

A six-week backpack tour through Europe documenting the art, history, design, and architecture. Students from schools all over the world had an opportunity to be linked to Mr. Wagner via the internet and were able to interact with him along his journey.
Chinese II - $500
Provide Lin Adams a stipend for writing the curriculum for Chinese II.
Loung Ung: Crimes Against Humanity - $800

Help pay speaker fees for Loung Ung visit Findlay and speak about genocide that occurred other than in Hitlers reign.
Soaring to Meet AYP! - $320

To attend a literacy conference to receive technology training for the new computer lab Washington School received in order to give students the ability to utilize technology to augment student achievement.
Shift Happens, Even in Findlay - $800

Attend NCTE Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
TOTAL 2008 Pass Thru Grants = $338,399.12
Boy Scouts of America $1,855 General Support $1,989 Support of Camp Berry $100 Support of Scholarship Program for Youth Century Health $3,632 General Support City Mission of Findlay, Ohio $600 General Support $599 Capital Support City of Findlay $9,000 Support of the Field of Dreams Complex $222.80 Support of the Field of Dreams Complex Findlay City Schools $15,677 New Opportunities for Work Project (Project NOW) $4,165 William H. and Martha E. Lape Fund for Innovative Initiatives. See grants detailed above. Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc. $1,024 General Support $4,102 Program Support First Lutheran Church $10,943 Support of Lutheran charities
First Presbyterian Church of Findlay $5,468 General Support Hancock Christian Clearing House $391 General Support $647 General Support Hancock County Sheriffs Office $8,000 Purchase of new K-9 officer $1,552.24 Support of K-9 units and handlers training Hancock Historical Museum Association $300 Founding Fathers Lecture Series Support $364 Support and Maintenance of the Little Red School House, MacArthur Train and Mae Huston Local History Resource Center Hancock Parks Foundation $500 Bicycling Activities Support Macklin Intergenerational Institute $6,333 General Support $3,500 Intergenerational Certificate Trainings $1,000 Intergenerational Certificate Trainings $7,750 Intergenerational Certificate Trainings $432 Student Tuition Assistance $432 Student Tuition Assistance
Agency and Designated Endowment 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 Local School $1,000 Support of two programs at Arlington Local Schools.
GRANTS
Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County $18,324 General Support Blanchard Valley Center $23,314 Support, care, repair, and maintenance of the residential facilities at Blanchard Valley Center. Blanchard Valley Health Foundation $13,634 General Support
Mazza Enthusiasts, University of Findlay $1,800 Medallion Program Support St. Johns Lutheran Church $2,356 Grounds Upkeep The Findlay Art League $166 Support of Student Art Shows The Findlay Hancock Community Foundation $51,136 General Support United Way of Hancock County $3,955 Agency Support $57,068 General Support $1,966 General Support Voices for Children: CASA of Hancock County $3,955 General Support Young Mens Christian Association (Findlay) $10,943 General Support $3,350 Membership Fees for Low-Income Youth
Bright Side of the Road Foundation $1,000 ALS Research Support Cancer Patient Services $250 General Support Cancer Patient Services Fund of TCF $10,000 Challenge Grant for Endowment Building $10,000 Challenge Grant for Endowment Building Child Evangelism Fellowship, Inc. $1,500 General Support $1,000 Support of Summer Programming CHOPIN Hall $1,000 Match Day Immediate Need Funding City Mission of Findlay, Ohio Fund of TCF $10,000 Endowment Support City Mission of Findlay, Ohio $1,000 General Support $1,000 Match Day Immediate Need Funding $500 Newsletter Upgrade College First Church of God $1,000 General Support Diospi Suyana - USA $5,000 Support of Mission Projects ECLIPSe $2,500 Endowment Support $2,500 Youth Grantmaking Support Findlay Area Youth for Christ $5,000 General Support $1,000 Springhill Camp Scholarhip Program Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc. $1,000 Match Day Immediate Need Funding First Presbyterian Church of Findlay $18,000 General Support Green Springs Fire Department Association, Inc. $123,600 Purchase and Installation of Park Lights
Basu Point Fills Housing Need
TOTAL 2008 Agency Endowment and Designated Grants = $283,545.04
Donor-Advised and Supporting Organization Grants

These grants were recommended by the business, individual, or family who established the donor-advised fund, or directed by the board of directors of the Supporting Organization.
Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County $500 General Support Barbara Deerhake Fund of TCF $1,000 Endowment Support in honor of Barbaras Retirement. Blanchard Valley Health Foundation $1,000 General Support Boy Scouts of America $250 Support for Friends of Scouting
Basu Point is a $1.2 million, 15-unit efficiency apartment complex owned and overseen by the Hancock County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board. The ADAMHS Board received a Program-Related Investment (PRI) from The Community Foundation to construct the facility for at-risk individuals. At risk includes individuals who have recently been released from jail, are on probation, are recovering from a substance abuse disorder, or who have character or personality disorders. More broadly defined, at risk is applied to individuals who have minimal ability to afford housing and who have additional social issues which require some level of supervision or intervention to successfully maintain independent housing. Ground was broken for the facility in August of 2008 and a dedication ceremony was held in March 2009. The Hancock County ADAMHS Board is a county agency serving recovering drug users and the mentally ill.
Hancock Christian Clearing House $2,000 Assist Local Families in Emergency Need $1,000 General Support $1,000 Match Day Immediate Need Funding Hancock County Agency on Aging $1,000 Match Day Immediate Need Funding Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children $500 General Support $500 Match Day Immediate Need Funding $1,000 Match Day Immediate Need Funding
GRANTS
Hancock Historical Museum Association $250 General Support Hancock Parks Foundation $500 General Support Hancock Parks Fund of TCF $10,000 Match Day Endowment Support Humane Society of Hancock County $500 General Support Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship Fund of TCF $1,000 Endowment Support Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation $1,750 General Support Macklin Intergenerational Institute $29,301 General Support $500 General Support Marietta College $11,000 General Support Marv and Judy Rower Fund of TCF for Hancock Christian Clearing House $10,000 Endowment Support Mazza Enthusiasts Fund of TCF $1,000 Match Day Endowment Support Mission Possible $4,000 General Expenses for the Haiti Project Nature Conservancy of Ohio Field Office $500 General Support Ohio State University Foundation $1,000 University Fund Support
St. Andrews United Methodist Church $500 General Support $1,500 General Support $5,000 Support of New Audio/Visual Equipment St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Parish $500 General Purpose in honor of Louise E. Tebbe The Nature Conservancy $500 General Support Tiffin City School District $1,000 Summer Programming for Student Athletes United Way of Hancock County $2,000 Campaign Support $2,000 Campaign Support $500 Campaign Support $5,000 Campaign Support $2,500 General Support $1,000 General Support $2,000 General Support $2,500 General Support University of Findlay $10,000 Support for the Jerry J. Mallett Institute Endowment Voices for Children: CASA of Hancock County $500 General Support $1,000 Match Day Immediate Need Funding Warren Bullet and Peg Kirk Bell Endowed Scholarship Fund of TCF $500 Endowment Support $500 Endowment Support $5,000 Endowment Support WBGU-TV, Public Television $500 General Support $250 General Support WGTE Public Broadcasting $1,000 General Support $250 General Support Young Mens Christian Association (Findlay) $250 Strong Kids Campaign
Scholarship Awards
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Neil Acharya Memorial Tennis Scholarship Andrew Jack Herb S. Aldrich Memorial Scholarship Blair Wells Arlington School Foundation: The Arlington Local School District Scholarship Megan Neal Arlington School Foundation: W. S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge Family Scholarship Paden Morehart Arlington School Foundation: Dally Family Scholarship Cody Light Arlington School Foundation: Keith and Shelia Jolliff Family Scholarship Andrew Steinman Arlington School Foundation: Robert and Helen McClelland Farm Child Scholarship Morgan Heacock Automotive Alumni Scholarship Alex Vasquez Randy Baker Girls Basketball Scholarship Lindsay Fleegle, Amy Pina Albert J. Ball Scholarship Jerae Bower Daniel R. Bennett Scholarship Brittany Fry, Elizbeth Hoverman, Linsey Shafer, Tasha Webb Marie D. Berry Scholarship Anthony Alessi, Emily Anderson, John Arnold, Desiree Baird, Andrew Balega, Lori Bell, Andrew Boehlein, Madellyn Bourret, Jerea Bower, Steven Chin, Kelly Clinger, Hannah Crane, Andrew Dehnhoff, Chelsea Dilley, Mary Edmiston, Caleb Elsea, Lauren Faine, Shelly Fetters, John Flanagan, Erika Friedmeyer, Brittany Fry, Jessica Gephart, Cody Gonya, Cody
GRANTS
Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center $1,000 General Support $1,000 Match Day Immediate Need Funding $5,000 Purchase of New Audio/Visual Equipment $5,000 Support of Capital Improvements Salvation Army $1,000 General Support
TOTAL 2008 Donor Advised and Supporting Organization Grants = $337,151
Greeno, Nathan Harris, Hilary Hartman, Mitchell Heacock, Morgan Heacock, Bethany Heldman, Chelsea Holman, Courtney Holman, Michelle Homan, Emily Horstman, Dana Huntley, Christopher Iliff, Joy Kellogg, William Kentris, Jeffrey Kindig, Lee Kindig, Jennifer LaLonde, Lauren Lammers, Morgan Lear, Haley Livesay, Taryn Longberry, Hana Maazaoui, Melody McCloud, Emma McDougle, Stephen McLaughlin, Courtney Miller, Nicole Miller, Danielle Miller, Cynthia Misamore, Tonya Myers, Melissa Neiderhiser, Jessica Olsen, Ashley Rader, Kora Ridings, Molly Rucki, Lauren Salisbury, Ellen Sankovich, Kali Schroeder, Bailey Shoemaker Richards, Teara Shuck, Andrew Smith, Eric Smith, Ryan Sponsler, Andrew Steinman, Lauren Stuck, Susan Thomas, Brett Valentine, Brent Von Stein, Erik Ward, Emily Weiler, Branden Wiler, Brooke Woodward, Brandi Young Ben Breece Scholarship Zach Cassidy Joseph R. and Westelle L. Browne Performing Arts Scholarship Shannon Bash April Rodeheffer Burbach Scholarship Ashley Peterson Lora Wiest Burgderfer Scholarship Andrew Balega, Kimberly Baucher, Danielle Baum, Andrew Jack, Cynthia Misamore, Lauren Roth, Phillip Runion, Bailey Shoemaker Richards Kylene Bycynski Memorial Scholarship Andrea Hochstettler Kathy Carty Memorial Writing Scholarship Bailey Shoemaker Richards Ruth E. and Kenneth C. Casteel Scholarship John Arnold Chance to Dance Scholarship Sarah Brown, Hayley Havener, Brittany Schmidt, Catherine DeMith, Rebecca Wells, Alexa Piccirillo Charles Construction Services Inc. Scholarship in Memory of Howard Boyce Michael Streaker
James L. Child, Jr. Scholarship Graham Pickering Charles Robert Clapper Scholarship Samantha Green Floyd J. and Alice K. Curran Scholarship Mackenzie Albach, Desiree Baird, James Bremner, Steven Chin, Caleb Elsea, Lauren Faine, Matthew Fenstermaker, Shelly Fetters, Lindsay Fleegle, Cody Gonya, Abigail Holman, Chelsea Holman, Courtney Holman, Lea Holman, Clinton Holman, Dana Huntley, Elizabeth James, Samantha Kaple, Susan Kau, Joy Kellogg, Sarah Kentris, William Kentris, Lee Kindig, Erika Kinser, Sarah L. Brooks, Nicole Miller, Cynthia Misamore, Ashley Rader, Victoria Sharrer, David Spridgeon II, Alexander Tate, Susan Thomas, Brendan Valentine, Brett Valentine, Molli Weaver, Tasha Webb, Julia Wendling, Branden Wiler, Jonathyn Zapf Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship Alison Maske, Megan Volle Richard E. Dick Daugherty Scholarship Shannon Bash Allen P. and Ruth A. Dudley Music Scholarship Ashton Wingate David Egbert Memorial Scholarship Alex Elchert The Esfandiary-Palte Scholarship Heather Deitering Jennifer L. Fell Memorial Art Scholarship Brooke Thomas Findlay Area Golf Association Scholarship Joshua Bartlheim, Michael Streaker Findlay Branch of the AAUW Scholarship Tiffany Beach Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association Scholarship Thomas Davidson Findlay High School Alumni Scholarship Caitlin Mellott, Ellen Sankovich
Findlay High School Class of 1956 Scholarship Trevor Barrientos Findlay Rotary Club Scholarship William Kentris, Lee Kindig Richard Fisher Athletic Scholarship Angela Misamore M. Margaret Foster Scholarship Bailey Shoemaker Richards William Clark Foster Scholarship Emily Bucher Mandy Friar Memorial Scholarship Danielle Baum Terry Frost Scholarship Emily Samimi Jean C. Graham Womens Scholarship Desiree Baird, Chelsea Dilley, Emily Horstman Judith A. Griffin Scholarship James Bremner Tennyson Guyer Speech Award Erika Friedmeyer Wilbur E. Hall, Sr. Scholarship Alena Miller Beth Bradley Heck Memorial Scholarship Emily Anderson W. Kenneth and Ruth S. Helvie Scholarship Lee Kindig Historic Preservation Guild Memorial Scholarship Emily Weiler John W. Hollington Scholarship Nicole Lang Huston Financial Services Scholarship Ian Machir
GRANTS
Intersil Science and Engineering Scholarship Nicholas Koenig, Christopher Price Earl E. Irons Scholarship Amanda Peterman William H. Jackson Scholarship Shannon Bash Ronald Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Lauren Roth Kyle Johnson Information Technology Scholarship Kevin Phamakao Kyle Dean Johnson Super Techie Award Kimberly Baucher April Sue Jones Memorial Scholarship Brooke Woodward Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Medical Missions Kelly Hiteshew Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka Memorial Scholarship Molly Rucki Vance Kramer III Scholarship Rachel Roepke Derek T. Krueger Memorial Scholarship Michael Streaker William H. and Virginia W. Kuck Church and Community Achievement Award Lacy Allen Sheila Lewis Memorial Scholarship Tom Davidson Bill Lobb Girls Basketball Scholarship Ashley Peterson David Lodge Golf Scholarship Kaitlyn Van Gunten Kyle P. Luginbuhl Memorial Scholarship Jessica L. Quellhorst
Punk and Martha Mains Memorial Scholarship Susan Thomas M. Andrew May Scholarship Emily Seitz The Erica Miller Culinary Arts Scholarship Jessica Brenneman Zach Morgan Memorial Scholarship Michael Shivers John Noble Hockey Scholarship Christopher Atkins, Bryan Brigadoi, Max Dobler Mike and Pat Oxley Scholarship Emily Bucher Mary Ellen Poff Memorial Scholarship Emily Bucher E. D. Bud and Jean Retter Scholarship Joel Burget John Edward Seman Memorial Scholarship Christopher Price Dr. Thomas Richard and Wendene Wilson Shoupe Post Grad Scholarship Tiffany Beach Bill Slack Memorial Scholarship Ellen Sankovich Zachary Smith Newspaper Carrier Scholarship Austin Blaski Loren Steiner Auto Shop Memorial Scholarship Seth Sattler Glen and Mary Stover Agriculture Scholarship Lacy Allen Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship Ashley Klein, Ann Reamsnyder John P. Stozich Memorial Scholarship Kyle Hermiller, Amanda Peterman
Joyce Swisher Memorial Scholarship Tim Bowlin Turkey Bowl Memorial Scholarship Travis Barnhill Mary Jo Urshalitz Music Scholarship Shannon Bash Mary Jo Urshalitz Nursing Scholarship Molly Rucki The Leo Vielhaber Scholarship in Partnership with the Hancock County Society for the Handicapped Alicia Hindall Lester L. Werntz Scholarship Carly Holcomb Nathan C. Wilson Trade and Industrial Technology Memorial Scholarship Mitchell Furry Leo and Virginia Woodward Memorial Scholarship Lacy Allen George Randolph and Harriet Jacobs Younger Scholarship Marcy Lewis, Jantzen Zink Younger Family Scholarships Stephen Dana Younger Scholarship Erika Friedmeyer Scott Charles Younger Scholarship Megan Richter Paul Randolph Younger Scholarship Carol Lishawa Christopher Jon Younger Scholarship Lee Kindig Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship Allison Church
GRANTS
TOTAL 2008 Scholarships Awarded = $274,316
GUIDELINES FOR GRANTSEEKERS

What Does the 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. Religious organizations for religious purposes. Community services such as police and fire protection. Travel for individuals or groups when it is the primary focus of the proposal. Staff positions for government agencies. Stand-alone books, films, or videos. Computer equipment. Medical research. Retroactive programs and projects. Partisan political advocacy. Capital requests or capital campaigns.*
*Capital projects must help meet a compelling community need; advance Foundation priorities; and offer broad social benefits. When the Foundation does participate in a capital project, support is contingent on funding from other sources. Payment will not be authorized until the organization has raised a significant percentage of its total dollar goal.
What Does the Foundation Typically Decline?

The Community Foundation is not likely to support the following: Sponsoring or attending conferences. Unnecessary duplication of existing services. Requests from individuals. Ongoing operating expenses. Annual appeals or membership drives. Fundraising projects or advertisements; endowment; debt reduction.
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 on how the grant process works. You may also contact our office at 419-425-1100 with any questions you may have.
Grant Review Schedule for Competitive Grants :

Letter of Intent due the First Friday of: October January April July Proposals due the First Friday of: December March June September Interviews with Program Staff: January April July October Board Decisions: February May September November
GUIDELINES FOR GRANT SEEKERS
HANCOCK READS FUND
props used to animate stories in the classroom. To involve parents, literacy bags were then created for students to take home. Each cloth bag contains a copy of the current book and a list of activities parents can do at home with their child to reinforce what is being taught in the classroom. Each book is used for about two weeks in both the classroom and at home. Children really respond to this repetition because they can anticipate what is going to happen. Repetition gives them reinforced confidence, plus builds their self esteem and helps them to begin developing a positive self image a powerful tool in their overall development, says Linda Benjamin, Developmental Specialist at BVC. RESULTS: Kids Connecting With the Story The results of this program are already evident in these young students. Children are becoming involved in the stories, and many are able to verbally fill in the blanks when asked story-related questions. Staff reports that children are beginning to use more forms of expression including gestures, actions, dramatizations, drawings, and words. They are connecting with the story and anticipate with excitement the part of the story thats coming next. Some of the children are now able to sit for the entire story session, a task which was very difficult for them earlier in the year. Parents also report that their children are showing an interest in books they had never seen before. A BONUS RESULT: Literacy Skills for Parents BVC staff often finds that parents dont read to their children because of their own low literacy levels. A bonus result of this project was the opportunity
A HancockREADS grant is helping staff at Blanchard Valley Center (BVC) increase literacy skills for 72 pre-schoolers and their families. The Early Intervention staff at BVC works with children from birth to age three who may be developmentally delayed in gross or fine motor skills, cognitive development, speech, and socialization skills. The goal of this project is to embed literacy from BVCs Early Intervention Program within the childs home environment by providing parents with the same books being used in the classroom.
THE GOAL: Involve Parents and Enhance Home Learning When a child enters the Early Intervention program, an extensive team of specialists, including the parents, is formed to establish strategies promoting the childs development. Parents are the most important teachers in any childs life, and BVC staff identified literacy intervention as a way to increase parent participation. They also knew that many parents were eager to help, but needed some guidance and tools to get started. Using funds from the HancockREADS grant, BVC staff assembled 12 book tubs containing books and
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2008 HancockREADS Grants

The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County - $2,310 Connecting literacy with theatre for 800 kindergarten through second grade Hancock County students. Blanchard Valley Center - $2,053 Increased literacy skills for 72 Blanchard Valley Center preschoolers and their families through book tubs and literacy bags. Findlay City Schools- Chamberlin Hill Intermediate - $600 Instilled a love of books and reading for 30 at-risk students who participate in the Salvation Army summer feeding program.

HancockREADS, founded in 2001, is an initiative of The Community Foundation designed to ensure that individuals and families in Hancock County enjoy the benefits of literacy. Many individuals in Hancock County have difficulty reading, writing, or using basic math skills necessary in everyday life. Our mission is to ensure that these individuals can find the help they need to become successful; and to ensure the current and future success of our children.
St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church - $2,440 Increasing literacy skills for 14 Wilson Vance students through the Homework Wildcats after-school homework assistance program. Total Grants Awarded Total: $11,498
Walls visited Findlay in April and was overhwelming well-received by our community. During her visit, she spoke to students, visited with community members, and received a standing ovation following her feature presentation at Central Auditorium.
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for parents to improve their own reading skills and confidence levels. Repetitive reading as part of this program was a very positive experience for many parents, creating a non-threatening environment for them to improve their own skills while reading to their child. One of the parents had indicated to staff that the program had been hard for her, but she has continued to read the book with her daughter at least a couple of times per week. Additionally, staff notes that with new-found confidence, parents are getting more involved, and have been asking questions about additional activities they can use to help their children like games, music, songs, finger plays, and art activities. v
Findlay City Schools - Glenwood Middle School - $600 Promoted reading to all Findlay City School students by funding staff for the Glenwood Library Summer Reading Program. St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church - $1,220 Increased literacy skills for 14 Wilson Vance students through the Homework Wildcats after-school homework assistance program. Findlay City Schools - Chamberlin Hill Intermediate - $600 Purchase nominated books to establish a book club for 275 fourth and fifth graders to read, write, and discuss. Findlay City Schools - Jacobs Primary - $825 Increased parent involvement, proficiency reading scores, and love of literacy for 350 students through family literacy nights. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library - $850 Increased childrens attendance, circulation of childrens books, and community outreach through use of puppet theatre.
CommunityREAD is a month-long community event that encourages reading and promotes the benefits of literacy. Each year, a different book is chosen and read by community members during the month of March. Various events are planned throughout the month at the library, schools, churches, bookstores, and throughout the community. Funds raised by the CommunityREAD event support the HancockREADS grant program. The Glass Castle, by Jeannette Walls, was the 2008 CommunityREAD selection. In her best-selling memoir, Walls describes growing up in the desert of the American Southwest and then in a West Virginia mining town with her three siblings and the brilliant, unorthodox, irresponsible parents who manage at once to neglect them, love them, and teach them to face their fears. Despite all her hardships, Walls develops the determination to leave West Virginia on her own at the age of 16, move to New York, enroll in Barnard College, and eventually become a television personality and a wellknown columnist for New York magazine and MSNBC. com.
HANCOCK EDUCATION FUND
Bigelow Hill, Chamberlin Hill, Washington, and Wilson Vance Intermediate Schools - $1,225 Provided books and materials for 20 elementary students to learn the Mandarin Chinese language and appreciate the Chinese culture in the Chinese II class. See photo this page. Bigelow Hill, Chamberlin Hill, Washington, and Wilson Vance Intermediate Schools - 1,500 Provided ten $150 scholarships for elementary students to attend Camp READ 08. Bigelow Hill, Chamberlin Hill, Washington, and Wilson Vance Intermediate Schools, and Lincoln Elementary School - $1,538 Supported science materials for third through fifth grade students to learn the applications for engineering knowledge around the world, in different fields, and from local professional engineers. Central Middle School - $792 Provided books for 29 middle school English as a Second Language (ESL) students to build reading fluency and comprehension about their culture and cultures of other ESL students. Central Middle School - $1,183 Increased the knowledge level and learning respectful debate for 450 students by reading about different cultures and weekly parent-led group discussions during homeroom or lunch. Central Middle School - $1,199 Enhanced 166 sixth grade students learning about the periodic table by providing an elements display mount set and world map. Central, Donnell, and Glenwood Middle Schools - $636 Provided the book Girl With a Pearl Earring for 60 REACH students to engage in reading by following Mr. Wagners journey to Vermeer. Central, Donnell, and Glenwood Middle Schools - $2,000 Provided materials and clinicians to teach listening skills to 45 band students to develop musicianship. Central, Donnell, and Glenwood Middle Schools - $2,000 Encouraged students to learn drumming techniques, sing songs with drumming accompaniment, and to understand African and Latin American rhythms through the purchase of drums and percussion instruments. See photo next page. Chamberlin Hill Intermediate School - $990 Provided scrapbook materials to increase the scores of 45 third grade students on Ohio State Social Studies assessments by personalizing Findlays rich history through the creation of social studies scrapbooks.
The Hancock Education Fund is a cooperative grant program established in 2001 between The Community Foundation, Findlay Rotary, and Findlay Rotarys 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 semi-annually to review grant proposals. For a list of 2008 committee members see page 55. What is unique to the Hancock Education Fund is that grantseekers are asked to focus on what is being called 21st Century Learning skills. These skills include cultural awareness and diversity, creative thinking, technological savvy, and interpersonal communication skills. Education experts believe these are the skills necessary to prepare our students for success in a global economy. v
2008 Hancock Education Fund Grants

Arcadia Local School - $692 Supported science materials for 50 Arcadia students to explore genetic disorders and diseases caused by DNA code in other parts of the world. Arcadia Local School - $1,137 Enhanced the learning process of 150 seventh through ninth graders by conducting hands-on experiments to better understand the concepts of resonance, seismic waves, and energy transformations. Arcadia Local School & Hancock County Schools - $2,000 Provided equipment and supplies for eleventh and twelfth grade science students throughout Hancock County to learn the concepts of spectroscopy by using a computer and a SpectroVic spectrophometer. Bigelow Hill Intermediate School - $1,186 Increased reading levels in 270 struggling and emergent readers by providing leveled reading books to use in literacy circles.
HANCOCK EDUCATION FUND
Donnell Middle School - $632 Promoted the learning of different cultures to 475 students through the purchase of books to be used in student Book Talks to other students. Findlay City Schools & Hancock County Schools - $2,000 Supported speaker fees to help 1,000 fifth graders in Hancock County understand the nature of a bully and the role others play in supporting or stopping bullying actions. See photo at top right. Findlay Enrichment Programs, Inc. - $1,500 Provided support for teachers supplies which will allow 120 students in grades 1-5 to attend Camp Discovery and experience hands-on activities related to various types of engineering. Findlay High School - $1,100 Provided 500 freshmen with the vital connection to their new school, using junior and senior students trained in the Search Institutes 40 developmental assets as mentors to assist peers and ensure academic and social success. Findlay High School, Central, Donnell, and Glenwood Middle Schools - $878 Purchased copies of the book Marley and Me for 550 students to allow them to participate in the 2009 CommunityREAD presentation. Findlay High School, Central, Donnell, and Glenwood Middle Schools - $2,000 Supported speaker fees to deepen the understanding of 2,000 students about genocide and crimes against humanity by attending a presentation from Loung Ung, a native Cambodian speaker, who speaks about her childhood experiences as a victim of the Khmer Rouge. Findlay High School & Hancock County Schools $1,691 Provided globally-themed books to expand the Books and Brownies book clubs. Glenwood Middle School - $300 Supported museum entrance fees for Glenwood teacher, Jason Wagner, as he backpacked through ten European countries documenting art, history, design, and architecture. Wagner used blogging, video blogging, podcasts, and digital images to communicate with students to help stimulate their interest in foreign cultures. Jacobs Primary School - $935 Supported assembly fees and materials for 260 students to learn the harmful effects of bullying by attending a Bully Buster assembly.
Jacobs, Jefferson, Northview, and Whittier Primary Schools - $1,708 Provided books to implement the Findlay City Schools special needs pre-school literacy program. Jefferson Primary School - $1,200 Supported consultant fees for professional storyteller Heather Forest to promote the oral tradition of storytelling to 300 students and their families through the Story Arts program. Jefferson Primary and Chamberlin Hill Intermediate Schools - $500 Provided books about working dogs and dogs from other countries to assist with the schools trained therapy dog. Whittier Primary School - $1,197 Provided books for 130 first grade students to learn about world cultures through reading and listening to books, watching DVDs, and tasting foods. Students also took a field trip to the Black Heritage Library. Van Buren Middle School - $1,200 Increased 260 middle school students comfort level and student achievement by creating a sixth grade mentoring program conducted by trained eighth graders who have read Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Vanlue Local School - $799 Provided drumming instruments and materials for 200 students to develop knowledge about Africas history and culture. Vanlue Local School - $800 Provided art materials for 80 students to explore world cultures and produce art, such as masks, motifs, Batik, and ceramics that reflects the visual and material cultures of the native peoples.
HazardBullies At Work!
Findlay Area Youtheater students presented Hazard! Bullies at Work for Hancock Countys fifth-graders. The play was written specifically for our countywide assembly by Karen Erickson, executive director of Creative Directions in Chicago. Erickson is a teaching artist who works with schools in art assessment, curriculum development, and drama education. She also conducted a workshop for second through sixth-grade teachers titled Whos the Bully? This performance and its related workshops are designed to help students understand the nature of a bully and the role others play in supporting or stopping bullying actions.
World Drumming Instruments
Vanlue Local School - $1,193 Provided materials and equipment for 100 high school students to enhance their learning of math and science by performing hands-on experiments with sensor probes. TOTAL 2008 Hancock Education Fund Grants: $38,787
Central, Donnell, and Glenwood Middle Schools received a grant to purchase World Drumming instruments to encourage students to learn drumming techniques, sing songs with drumming accompaniment, and to understand African and Latin American rhythms by giving the students hands-on experience. Respect for other cultures was emphasized while students listened to African and Latin American songs and rhythmic accompaniments.
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Vanlue Local School - $1,076 Supported science materials for 60 students to strengthen their awareness of alternative energy resources by providing materials to build a heating system, wind turbine, solar cars, and solar homes.
YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY
ECLIPSe
ECLIPSe (Emerging Community Leaders Investing in Philanthropic Service) was created in order to promote youth philanthropy, integrate service learning into the community, increase youth civic engagement, and expand the number of youth-adult partnerships in Hancock County. ECLIPSe members are Hancock County youth in the eighth grade through college. Youth members participate in a wide variety of service learning projects such as Make A Difference Day, Coats for Christmas, National Youth Service Day, March of Dimes Walk America, and CommunityREAD. In addition to participating in their own service learning projects, ECLIPSe members provide funds to other youthdriven service learning projects in Hancock County. The ECLIPSe Youth Grantmaking Council reviews grant applications, meets and interviews potential grantees, and makes funding decisions based on established guidelines. Since 2002, a total of 48 grants have been awarded totaling $43,334.68 to support local youth-driven service learning projects. More than 150 youth have participated in ECLIPSe since 2001 and their projects impact approximately 10,000 youth annually. As ECLIPSe members, youth participate as equal voting members with adult partners. They facilitate and run their own meetings and activities. ECLIPSe representatives also regularly attend The Community Foundation board meetings to report on their grantmaking and other activities.
ECLIPSe Member Projects

Service learning is a powerful educational strategy that makes school work more relevant by allowing students to use classroom knowledge in a real-world, handson way by providing service that meets actual community needs. The following are several projects where ECLIPSe youth members played important roles.
100 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Youth members assisted in applying for Findlay-Hancock County to be considered one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by Americas Promise- the Alliance for Youth. Findlay-Hancock County received this award in 2005, 2007, and 2008. Findlay-Hancock County is the only three time winner of this award in Ohio.
LEARN & SERVE MODEL GRANT
Ohio Department of Education - Learn and Serve Ohio awarded ECLIPSe a Model Grant in June 2007 and 2008. ECLIPSe serves as a mentor in the state of Ohio to other schools and communities interested in service learning.
SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS SUMMIT
ECLIPSe was selected as one of eight presenters at the Governors Supporting Student Success Summit to address the high school drop out rate in Ohio in November 2008. Recommendations from that presentation were given to the Governor as he crafted his state Education Plan. His plan, announced in January 2009, included a recommendation for all Ohio students to participate in service learning before they graduate from high school.
ZACH MORGAN MEMORIAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT
ECLIPSe youth members were instrumental in coordinating the inaugural Zach Morgan Memorial Soccer Tournament in memory of their friend and fellow ECLIPSe member who was killed in a tragic car accident. Proceeds from this event support the Zach Morgan Memorial Youth Leadership Fund.
ECLIPSe Youth Members

Lacy Allen Elizabeth Blaser Michael Blaser Jessica Borer Megan Borer Brittany Borsani Jessica Borsani Eric Brown Levi Bruce Spencer Bruce John Cassidy Julia Edelbrock Kaitlyn Endicott Tayler Finsel Shelby Fletcher Austin Fox Michael Fox Erika Friedmeyer Alicia Humphrey Erin Jenkins Steve Jones Robert Kelley Elizabeth Kniss Emily Lause Michael Lause Tyler Lilley Stephen Mackell Layne Martin Shanna Martinez Angie Martaus Kayla Meeks Richard Meyer Andrea Mitchell Cory Morgan Bailey Shoemaker Richards Rachel Roepke Phil Runion Stephanie Sawyer Kailie Scarlett Rachael Schumm Teresa Selhorst Meghan Siebeneck Kiersten Smith Cole Stuby Nate Thomas Michael Varney Ryan Vorst Marc Wadsworth Jessica Wilson Janelle Wood Brody Yingling Maggie Yoder Sam Yoder
ECLIPSe
2008 ECLIPSe Grants

Findlay High School Junior Statesman of America - $400 Supported a project to educate elementary school students about the educational needs in Tanzania and helped build a multi-room 6th-12th grade school in Tanga, Tanzania. See photos below. Findlay High School Junior Statesman of America - $174.40 Supported a project to educate students and the community about the need for farm implements in Tanzania. Gliding Stars - $462 Supported the creation of an educational book highlighting inspirational stories of volunteers and participants with disabilities. Van Buren High School - $525 Supported the Freshman Mentoring program between high school students who mentor one another as well as mentoring elementary students on a variety of character related topics. Van Buren Middle School - $550 Supported the Circle of Friends mentoring program between students with disabilities and their typically-performing peers. University of Findlay - $2,000 Supported students at The University of Findlay in a collaborative project to research the benefits of raising the local sales tax rate.
2008-2009 Learn and Serve Grants

Alternative Opportunity Center - $1,475 Supported the Alternative Opportunity Center service learning projects taking place through the Asset and Life Skills Course. Arlington High School - $600 Supported Arlington High School foreign language students in a project with Mission Possible to provide library books for students in Haiti. Findlay High School - $496.37 Supported the Findlay High School Helping Our Community Project through the Family and Consumer Science Class. Findlay High School - $645 Supported the Findlay High School Save Johnsons Island-PAST Project in taking students to the National Service Learning Conference. Liberty Benton High School - $750 To expand the STRIDES service learning program with an added component for freshman students. Millstream Career and Technology Center - $1,700 To rebuild Buster the Bus to teach elementary school students from all over northwest Ohio about bus safety. Van Buren Elementary School - $4,600 Supported the Van Buren Elementary School Medieval Garden Project expansion of school gardens. Van Buren High School - $360 Supported Van Buren High Schools Freshman Mentoring program between high school students who mentor one another as well as mentoring elementary students on a variety of character related topics. Washington Intermediate School - $1,050 Supported the Washington Intermediate School Think N Green Project helping develop a variety of environmental service learning projects.
2008 ECLIPSe Grant total: $4,111.40
Findlay Secondary School - Tanga, Tanzania
Findlay High Schools Junior Statesmen of America helped fund a multi-room 6th-12th grade school in Tanga, Tanzania. Construction continues on this building, which is called the Findlay Secondary School. Two of Findlays JSA members will travel to Tanzania this summer to help with the construction. JSA also works locally to educate our community about the needs in Tanzania. They have also raised money to purchase farm equipment for this Tanzanian community.
2008 Grant total: $11,676.37.
Funds awarded during this grant cycle were distributed from funds housed at the Hancock County Educational Service Center.
ECLIPSe
BOARD AND STAFF

BOARD & STAFF
Board of Trustees of the Foundation

We would like to take this opportunity to remember those who have served in the past on The Dorney Funds Findlay Distribution Committee and The Findlay-Hancock Community Foundations Board of Trustees.
Donald E. Badertscher Reverend G. Terry Bard Pamela K.M. Beall The Honorable W. Bentley Burr Roy E. Carlson The Honorable Allan H. Davis Reverend Gerald Davison Jeffrey M. Erickson Lee R. Luff Donald S. Renninger The Honorable Keith Romick Patrick W. Rooney James W. Speck The Honorable John P. Stozich Steven H. Walker
David S. Healy
Chairman Retired, Spencer Patterson Insurance
G. Norman Nicholson
Vice Chairman Retired, Vice President of Marketing, Marathon Oil Co.
Ralph D. Russo
Secretary Attorney at Law, Betts, Miller & Russo
Charles F. Stumpp, Jr.

Treasurer President, Pry Professional Group
Karl L. Heminger
Publisher, The Courier
Michael S. Needler
President/CEO, Needler Enterprises, Inc.
Jennifer Payne-White
Owner, Gifts in Time
J. Alec Reinhardt
Retired, Executive Vice President, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Judy M. Rower
Retired, Educational Administrator
Charles J. Younger
Retired, Executive Vice President, Continental Cablevision, Inc.
Foundation Staff
Katherine Kreuchauf
President
Kimberly J. Bash
Program Officer
Julie L. Brown
Program Officer
Lisa M. Houck
Administrative Assistant
Karen L. Smith
Financial Officer
Christa K. Steiner
Communications Officer
Marie J. Swaisgood
Donor Services Officer
Hancock Properties Foundation, Inc.

Charles F. Stumpp, Jr. - Chairman Michael S. Needler - Vice Chairman Katherine Kreuchauf - Secretary G. Norman Nicholson - Treasurer Beverly A. Fisher James R. Heck David P. Kuenzli Barbara Deerhake - retired 9/2008
HancockREADS
Kim Plesec Jane McCleary Carol Dunn / Sybil Galer Kevin Hennessy / Burt Roberts Linda VanDerMolen Martha Rothey
Handbags That Help Guiding Circle

2008-2009 Mary Beth Hammond, Chair Pauline Milligan, Vice-Chair JoAnne Ingold, Secretary Beverly Fisher, Treasurer Julie Anderson, Grants Committee Chair Rindy Crates, Program Committee Chair Pam Lather, Communications Chair Karen Cline, Member-At-Large 2009-2010 Mary Beth Hammond, Chair Pauline Milligan, Vice-Chair Sandy Hansen , Secretary Allyson Perry, Treasurer Julie Anderson, Grants Committee Chair Rindy Crates, Program Committee Chair JoAnne Ingold, Communications Chair Kolleen Kirk Rill, Member-At-Large
CommunityREAD
Community Impact Committee

Julie Anderson Kimberly Bash Timothy Brugeman K.C. Collette Bradley Cox Carol Dale-Joseph Barbara Deerhake Sherri Garner Brumbaugh Bil Homka Ed Ingold Kathy Kreuchauf Tracy McMath Sarah Palmer Marty Rothey Judy Rower Ralph Russo Precia Stuby Marc Washington
Cindi Chasse Sarah Clevidence Rindy Crates Carol Dunn AnnaLee Kemp Debra Lautermilch Jodi Miller Tiffani Murray-Hogrefe Terry Olthouse Debbie Reynolds Stephanie Roth Martha Rothey Linda VanDerMolen Sandy White Judy Withrow
ECLIPSe Advisory Committee
LAPE Grant Committee

Kimberly Bash Laura Davis Janet Greiner Gary Kapostasy Mark Miller John Miller Sandy Recker Stephanie Roth Edie Wannemacher Sandy White Greg Williamson Judy Withrow
Hancock Education Fund

Janelle Busdeker Sue Davis Matt Dysinger Mike Eier Dave Hanson Lisa Houck Julie Miller Linda Miller Roger Miller Paul Moyer Martha Rothey Barbara Tidd Beppie Walarius Deb Wickerham Judy Withrow
Barbara Brahm, Ohio State University Extension Julie Brown, Hancock Youth Leadership Heather Eichner, Univ. of Findlay Campus Compact Mark Miller, Hancock Co. Educational Service Center Beverly Phillips, United Way of Hancock County Marty Rothey, TCF Program Staff Meghan Siebeneck, ECLIPSe (youth member) Crystal Weitz, University of Findlay Campus Compact Sandy White, Findlay City Schools
ECLIPSe Financial Sustainability Committee

Ed Erner Tayler Finsel Mary Beth Hammond Rachel Roepke Marty Rothey Jeanne Rustic Nicole Winkle
Frank and Annett Hollington Guglielmi Supporting Organization Board of Directors:

Richard Flowers Annett Hollington Guglielmi Frank Guglielmi, Chair Michael Needler Ralph Russo
Ex-Officio Members: Annie Guglielmi, Chris Guglielmi, Philip Guglielmi

VOLUNTEERS & COMMITTEES
VOLUNTEERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FINANCIAL REPORT
When you place your gifts in our care, we know that you count on The Community Foundation to operate efficiently and invest wisely. An active Board of Trustees oversees the financial assets of the Foundation, and works with our Finance & Investment Committee and independent investment consultants to exercise high standards of management and fiscal stewardship. Our current investment performance reflects the U.S. and global economic upheaval that began in late 2007 and continues today. We continue to work closely with our investment advisors, monitoring the markets and keeping in mind The Community Foundations long-term goals for investment performance. Our portfolio is highly diversified, and our asset allocation reflects the wisdom of an investment committee and advisors with many years of investment experience. not predict when and how the market will improve, but based on our superior investment performance over the long term, we are confident that the funds you have entrusted to us will continue to grow over time, providing grants to help the causes important to us all. v
Example of an Endowed Fund

Original Gift Amount 1996: Total Grants 1996-2009: Fund Balance June 2008: $90,000 $62,560 $121,662
Example of an Endowed Fund

All of our endowment funds have a common objective: to support our community forever. At right, we have presented a synopsis of a fund held at the Foundation. This fund is a wonderful illustration of the power of endowment and the prudence of our spending policy. Established in 1996 with a gift of $90,000, the fund has granted $62,560 to support our community over the last thirteen years. Graph A shows the fund balance over time. After an initial period of growth from 1996-2000, note the period of decline experienced from 2000-2003 and the subsequent period of growth from 2003-2007, recovering almost to the 2000 level. While it is tempting to allow these short-term fluctuations to influence our thinking, it is important to remember that returns are cyclical. History suggests that conditions will improve over the long term. Thats why our investment strategies are structured to weather the bad times as well as take advantage of the good times. Simply put, we invest for the long haul. Graph B shows the grants made from the fund. Note that this graph exhibits a much smoother curve than Graph A, demonstrating the methodology of our spending policy. Grants from endowed funds are based on a spending policy calculated on an average of the previous 12 quarters as of June 30th. This policy helps to smooth out the amount available to spend, protecting grant distributions from market fluctuations. In troubling times, we need to be prudent, realistic, and most importantly, patient. That means keeping our disciplined, long-term perspective. We can56 The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
Graph A: Fund Balance Over Time

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Graph B: Annual Grants From Fund

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FINANCIAL REPORT
Finance & Investment Committee

Members of this committee are stewards of The Community Foundations assets. Specifically, committee members review financial statements and reports, assist in the preparation of an annual administrative budget, safeguard the organizations assets, and monitor investment performance.
Investment Managers
The Community Foundations charitable funds were held by the following investment managers in 2008. The Board of Trustees, working through its Finance & Investment Committee, establishes the investment guidelines and policies for the management of The Community Foundations assets. Fund Evaluation Group (FEG) monitors investment performance of assets held by the following managers:
Fifth Third Bank Huntington Bank Victory Capital Management, Key Bank First Federal Bank Merrill Lynch Butterfield Fulcrum Group Citco Investor Relations Group UBS Fund Services Ltd.
Garry L. Peiffer
Chairman Senior Vice President, Finance & Information Technology, Marathon Ashland Petroleum
John B. Arnold
Retired, Fifth Third Bank
Hon. Allan H. Davis

Judge, Hancock County Probate and Juvenile Courts
Thomas B. Donnell
Chairman Emeritus, Fifth Third Bank of Northwest Ohio
John H. Haywood
Division Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation
J. Alec Reinhardt
Retired, Executive Vice President, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Charles F. Stumpp, Jr.

President, Pry Professional Group
Katherine Kreuchauf
President, The Community Foundation (began Sept 2008)
Barbara M. Deerhake
President, The Community Foundation (through Sept 2008)
Karen L. Smith
Financial Officer, The Community Foundation
FINANCIAL REPORT
From time to time, the Board of Trustees will consider the addition of investment managers where donors have existing relationships.
Foundation Assets by Fund Type

CRT & CGA 1% Field of Interest 3% Agency 6% Scholarships 6% Designated 7% Donor Advised 7%
Our Foundation and our community are truly fortunate to have such a large portion of our assets as unrestricted dollars. This allows us to use our expertise to meet the ever-changing needs in Findlay and Hancock County. The Foundation now holds more than 260 individual funds.
Gifts Received by Fund Type

Administrative 2% Unrestricted Charitable Gift Annuity 3% 1% Donor Advised 4% Agency Endowment 7%
Unrestricted 70%
Field of Interest 9%
Pass Through 41%
Designated 9% Scholarships 24%

Gifts and bequests in 2008 totaled $1,949,139.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Investments by Asset Class

Hedge Fund of Funds 5% Bank Loans 5% Commodity/TIPS 5% International Small Cap 5% Emerging Markets 5% Mid Cap Equity 7.5% Large Cap Equity 20% Small Cap Equity 10% International Equity 15%
Growth of Foundation Assets

$80,000,000
Core Fixed Income 22.5%
70,000,000 60,000,000 50,000,000 40,000,000 30,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000 0
08 20 07 20 06 20 05 20 04 20 03 20 02 20 01 20 00 20 99 19 98 19 97 19 96 19 95 19 94 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007 2008 Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments, at Fair Value Receivables and Other Assets Net Property & Equipment Total Assets Liabilities and Net Assets Grants Payable and Other Liabilities Funds Held for Agencies Note Payable Total Liabilities Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets $4,001,212 40,732,625 774,532 4,551,866 $50,060,235 2007 $5,733,443 64,893,772 367,152 4,708,382 $75,702,749
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Activities

For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 2008 Revenue and Support Contributions Investment Income and Gains Other Revenue Total Revenue and Support Expenses Investment Losses Grants Program Expenses Other Expenses Total Expenses Increase in Net Assets Net Assets, Beginning of Year Net Assets, End of Year $1,949,139 2,788,313 523,887 5,261,339 2007 $2,272,275 4,769,686 418,036 7,459,997
$1,225,693 2,777,016 4,600,000 $ 8,602,709 41,457,526 $50,060,235
$789,859 4,373,024 4,600,000 $9,762,883 65,939,866 $75,702,749
25,219,198 3,031,142 597,336 896,003 29,743,679 (24,482,340) 65,939,866 $41,457,526
1,316,655 441,749 1,283,003 3,041,407 4,418,590 61,521,276 $65,939,866
The Foundation is audited annually by Weber OBrien Ltd. Complete audited financial statements are available upon request.
FINANCIAL REPORT
2008 Annual Report

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FOR HANCOCK COUNTY. FOREVER.

Katherine Kreuchauf, CFRE President

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PARTNERING FOR PRESCRIPTON ASSISTANCE

Caughman Health Center

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Hancock Christian Clearing House

MATCH DAY PROVIDES UNEXPECTED GIFTS

TOTAL RAISED = $768,514*

Endowment Funds Raised

* Includes $300,000 match from The Community Foundation.

MONEY MATTERS AT EVERY AGE

DORNEY LEGACY SOCIETY

 The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

Dorney Legacy Society Members

Ten reasons people choose to give through The Community Foundation...

vening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change.

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HANDBAGS THAT HELP

2008-2009 Handbags That Help Members

HANDBAGS THAT HELP

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Habitat For Humanity

Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children

Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio

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HANDBAGS THAT HELP

THE FAMILY CENTER

Goals of The Family Center

THE FAMILY CENTTER

Location and Visibility

The Family Center Agencies

Continuing Financial Support

Working Toward The Future

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THE FAMILY CENTTER

Arlington School Foundation: Harold Doc Castor Memorial Scholarship

Arlington School Foundation: Cathie L. Solt Memorial Scholarship

Randy Baker Girls Basketball Scholarship

Arlington School Foundation: John and Millie Rower Music Scholarship

Warren Bullet and Peg Kirk Bell Scholarship

Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship

Greenway Conservancy Fund

Dr. Clifford L. Hite Memorial Scholarship

Miriam S. Rader McComb Public Library Fund

Read For Life Fund

Winebrenner Theological Seminary Fund

Old Mill Stream Foundation Fund

Thomas E. Moore Perpetual College Award

FUNDS OF THE FOUNDATION

FUNDS OF THE FOUNDATION

FUNDS OF THE FOUNDATION

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FUNDS OF THE FOUNDATION

FUNDS OF THE FOUNDATION

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FUNDS OF THE FOUNDATION

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2008 Annual ReportFor Hancock County. Forever.

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

2008 Annual ReportFor Hancock County. Forever.