Funds
The funds listed below demonstrate what a wide variety of interests people have and why they chose to create a fund at the Community Foundation. Each is established with a fund agreement, which directs how the donor wants grants used now and far into the future. The endowments are pooled for investment purposes but accounted for separately. Anyone can add to any fund at any time in any amount.
Have a particular area of interest? You can view our funds listed by area of interest or type HERE.
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7 Hugs: The David E., Sally Kirk, JD, and Stephanie Webster Family Endowment
The 7 Hugs: The David E., Sally Kirk, JD, and Stephanie Webster Family Endowment was established in 2018. David and Sally Webster established this Flexible
Al and Connie Huntington Family Community Fund
This Donor Advised Fund was established by Al and Connie Huntington in 2014 to support the important work of all the outstanding nonprofit agencies serving
Alex Feltner Memorial Endowment
The Alex Feltner Memorial Endowment was established in 2023 by Alex’s mother, Teresa Waller. Alex was born in 1993 in Madison and graduated from Shawe
Anderson Elementary School Fund in Memory of Clarence Eckerty
The Eckerty Sisters established the Anderson Elementary School Fund in Memory of Clarence Eckerty, their father, in 2024. Clarence was a janitor at Anderson Elementary
Ann Suchocki and Jim Mason Family Endowment
This Flexible Community Fund was established by Ann Suchocki and James Mason in 2014. Ann and Jim saw this as a wonderful opportunity to give
Arleida R. Metz Memorial Fund
In 1994, the Community Foundation was entrusted with the Arleida R. Metz Memorial Endowment Fund. This fund was originally set up as a trust by
B.R. and H.L. Alexander Memorial Endowment for H.O.P.P.S.
The B.R. and H.L. Alexander Memorial Endowment for H.O.P.P.S. was created in 2015 by Margot and Robin Henderson in memory of Margot’s parents. H.O.P.P.S. stands
Barbara Ann Cowan Memorial Fund
The Barbara Ann Cowan Memorial Fund was established in 2002 by her mother, Lee Anna Cowan. During her life, Lee Anna worked for the former
Barbara Trimble Memorial Fund for Girls Incorporated
Bob Trimble and his family established this Designated Fund in memory of his wife, Barbara. Barbara was a founding board member of the Community Foundation,
Bethany Circle/Della Courtney Memorial Fund
Della Courtney joined the Bethany Circle of King’s Daughters’ Hospital in 1939. When Della passed away in 1999, she left a bequest to the Bethany
Bethany Circle/Mary E. and Artz Ellis Memorial Fund
In June 1994, the Bethany Circle of King’s Daughters’ Hospital created the Mary E. & Artz Ellis Memorial Fund. Mary and Artz resided in Carrollton,
Betty S. Wynn Memorial Fund
The Betty S. Wynn Memorial Fund was established in 2010 by her husband, Vernon Wynn. Mrs. Wynn received her BS from Eastern Kentucky State Teachers’
Beverly McGuire Scott Memorial Fund
On July 1, 1995, the Beverly McGuire Scott Memorial Fund was established by Beverly’s three children: Jeffrey, Patsy, and Chris Jones. They liked the idea
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Jefferson County Endowment Fund
The Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Jefferson County Endowment Fund was established in 1998 by Mary Goode Wallis. Mary and her family members were very involved
Big E’s Garage: The Elisha Ellsworth Lowry Memorial Scholarship (Acorn)
Big E’s Garage: The Elisha Ellsworth Lowry Memorial Scholarship is an Acorn Fund that was established in 2020. Phoebe Lowry James created this fund as
Bill and Stacy Barnes Charitable Endowment
The Bill and Stacy Barnes Charitable Endowment was established in 2018. Bill and Stacy Barnes decided to create a Flexible Community Fund so grant dollars
Bill Demaree Memorial Endowment
The Bill Demaree Memorial Endowment is a Donor Advised Fund that was established in 2021. Julie Demaree and Kiran Somashekara created this fund to remember
Bill Oldaker Scholarship Fund of the Madison Rotary Club
The Bill Oldaker Scholarship is the first endowed scholarship created at the Community Foundation in 1992. It was established by the Madison Rotary Club in
Bob and Brenda Eversole Endowment
The Bob and Brenda Eversole Endowment was established on February 25, 2011, shortly after Bob’s passing. Bob and Brenda have supported various organizations and causes
Bonnie and Printis Shelton Scholarship Fund
The Bonnie and Printis Shelton Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 by Printis Shelton. Bonnie and Printis Shelton respectively grew up in Trimble County and
Brad O’Leary Scholarship
The Brad O’Leary Scholarship was established in 2001 by his widow, the late Amelia O’Leary. F. Bradford “Brad” O’Leary taught Spanish at Madison Consolidated High
Brian W. Stites Memorial Scholarship
The Brian W. Stites Memorial Scholarship was established by Brian’s family and friends in 1996. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of Southwestern
Broadway Fountain Endowment Fund
In 2000, an anonymous donor established the Broadway Fountain Fund. This donor enjoyed spending time near the fountain and wanted to do something to help
Broadway School Alumni Scholarship
The Broadway School Alumni Scholarship was established in 1996. Alumni of the school created this scholarship to celebrate, remember, and honor the rich history of
Brok D. Hensler Memorial Endowment
The Brok D. Hensler Memorial Endowment was established in 2002 by his parents, Chuck Hensler and Paula Lee. At the time of his passing, Brok
Calvin Family Scholarship Fund
The Calvin Family Scholarship fund was established in 2013 by Phyllis Calvin in memory of, and in honor of her family members. Phyllis spent 44
CAM Car Club Scholarship Fund
The Choice Automobiles of Madison Car Club, also known as the CAM Car Club, established this Scholarship Fund in 2016. This group of vehicle enthusiasts
Camp Louis Ernst Fund in Honor of Don Riley and Perin Scott
An anonymous donor established the Camp Louis Ernst Fund in Honor of Don Riley and Perin Scott in 2018. This is a Designated Fund for
Canaan Cemetery Endowment
The Canaan Cemetery Association established this Designated Endowment in 2024. The Canaan Cemetery has been the resting place of area residents since 1812, and this
Canida/Knox Family Fund
The Canida/Knox Family Fund was established in 1993 by Bob and Charlotte Canida. They created this Donor Advised Fund to remember and honor generations of