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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Carl J. and Mary M. Hoefling Fund
Mary M. Hoefling enjoyed volunteering in her hometown of Madison in a variety of ways, including the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP Jefferson County). In
Carolyn Bruce Spicer and Gene E. Spicer Nursing Scholarship
The Carolyn Bruce Spicer and Gene E. Spicer Nursing Scholarship was established in 2019 by Carolyn and Gene Spicer. Carolyn was a nurse for 45
Catholic Cemeteries of Jefferson County Fund
The Catholic Cemeteries of Jefferson County Fund was established in 2017. Cemeteries are sacred places to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. Local
Centerstone Mental Health Fund for Jefferson County
The Centerstone Mental Health Fund for Jefferson County will help strengthen and enhance the quality of life, specifically mental health, for area residents. Grants from
Charles H. and C. Chris Keller Scholarship
The Charles H. and C. Chris Keller Scholarship was established in 1984. Charles served as the City of Madison Utilities Superintendent for 20 years. In
Cheatham Family Scholarship Fund
The Cheatham Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2021. Robert and Mildred Cheatham were lifelong Madisonians who loved their community and raised their family here.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana, Inc. Endowment
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana, Inc. established this Agency Fund in 2022. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana, Inc. helps children who
Children’s Fund of Jefferson County
The Children’s Fund of Jefferson County was established in 2013 by several local residents to assist Jefferson County families struggling to pay entrance, registration, and/or
Christ Episcopal Church Endowment
The Christ Episcopal Church Endwoment was established by a group of anonymous donors in 2008. Annual grants from this Designated Fund provide support to Christ
Christie Crafton Memorial Scholarship
The Christie Crafton Memorial Scholarship was established by her family and friends in 1995. She was a dearly loved teacher at Southwestern Elementary School for
Class of ’84 Scholarship
In 1995, members of the Madison Consolidated High School Class of 1984 came together to create the Class of ’84 Scholarship Fund. At their 15-year
Clearinghouse of Jefferson County Endowment Fund
An anonymous donor established the Clearinghouse of Jefferson County Endowment Fund in 2014. This Designated Fund provides perpetual financial support to the Clearinghouse of Jefferson
Clifford O. Taylor Memorial Fund for the Performing Arts
The Clifford O. Taylor Memorial Fund for the Performing Arts was established in 2001 by his wife, June O. Taylor, and his family and friends.
College Hill Cemetery Endowment
The College Hill Cemetery Association, made up of family members of many of the people buried there, created the College Hill Cemetery Endowment in 2015.
Community Endowment for the Arts
In December 1996, the Community Endowment for the Arts was established by Jan Vetrhus. Annual grants from this Field of Interest Fund are used to
Community Foundation Administrative Endowment
The Community Foundation Administrative Endowment was established in 1996. Douglas and Ann Grahn created this endowment to provide perpetual support to the Community Foundation and
Community Foundation Board Member and Alumni Fund
Current and past board members of the Community Foundation established this Flexible Community Fund in 2014 utilizing Lilly Endowment GIFT VI matching program dollars. The
Community Spay/Neuter Fund
The Madison-Jefferson County Humane Society and several individual donors established the Community Spay/Neuter Fund in 2011 to expand current efforts to save pets, reduce overpopulation
Cronen/Marsiglio Family Endowment Fund
The Cronen/Marsiglio Family Endowment Fund was established in 1997 by Paul and Cherri Cronen. Paul and Cherri established this fund in memory of their family
Cronen/Marsiglio Family Unrestricted Endowment
The Cronen/Marsiglio Family Unrestricted Endowment was established in 2002 by Paul and Cherri Cronen. Paul and Cherri established this fund in memory of their family
Curtis Wright Memorial Scholarship
The Curtis Wright Memorial Scholarship was established by his family and friends in 1999. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of Madison Consolidated
Custer Oratory Contest Scholarship Endowment
In 1911, A. S. Custer gave $1,000 to Madison High School in order to create the annual Custer Oratorical Contest. That tradition has spanned over
Dale McNeely Scholarship
On March 23, 2009, the Dale McNeely Scholarship was established through the estate plans of his wife, Martha. Dale and Martha were both educators, and
Dallas Lamb Visual Arts and Arts & Craft Scholarship
The Lamb family established this scholarship fund in 2022 to remember their son and brother, Dallas Lamb. Dallas was one of 10 children, and his
Dan and Molly Baughman Charitable Fund
Dan and Molly Baughman established this Donor Advised Fund in 2019. They created the Dan and Molly Baughman Charitable Fund to invest in Jefferson County’s
Daniel and Jessica Butler Charitable Endowment
This Donor Advised Fund was established by Daniel and Jessica Butler in 2022. As long-time residents of Madison and Jefferson County, Daniel and Jessica Butler
David and Sally Webster Community Fund
The David and Sally Webster Community Fund was established in 2021 by David and Sally Webster. They created this fund to help with their charitable
Deborah Lynn Taylor Memorial Endowment Fund
The Deborah Lynn Taylor Memorial Endowment Fund was established in 1999. To donate to this fund, click the GIVE NOW button and type “Deborah Lynn
Delbert O. King Memorial Endowment
Delbert O. King was a well-respected educator and coach within the Hanover/Saluda area of Jefferson County. The gymnasium of Southwestern High School bears his name
Dennis Holt Memorial Scholarship
The Dennis Holt Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 by his sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Michael Kennedy, along with memorial donations from family and