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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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
Deputy Alumni Scholarship
The Deputy Alumni Scholarship was established in 1997. The alumni of Deputy High School created this fund to help students in the Deputy and Graham
Deputy Volunteer Fire Company Endowment
The Deputy Volunteer Fire Company Endowment was established in 2019 by the leadership of the Deputy Volunteer Fire Company. In December 2018, the Deputy Volunteer
Developmental Services, Inc. Endowment Fund
The Developmental Services, Inc. Endowment Fund was established in 2000. Developmental Services, Inc. (DSI) serves over 50 counties in the southern portion of the state,
Devon and Rachel Sharpe Charitable Fund
The Devon and Rachel Sharpe Charitable Fund was established in 2020 by Devon and Rachel Sharpe. They created this fund to help with their charitable
Devon and Rachel Sharpe Endowment
The Devon and Rachel Sharpe Endowment is a Flexible Community Fund established in 2019 by Devon and Rachel Sharpe. They created this fund to help
Disaster Relief Fund
The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County activates its Disaster Relief Fund in response to needs created by natural disasters or other relief efforts
Domestic Violence Support Fund
Concerned community members established the Domestic Violence Support Fund in 2018 to provide support to Safe Passage, Inc. Grant funding from this endowment will be
Don R. Wallis Memorial Fund
The Don R. Wallis Memorial Fund was established in 1992 by Don’s widow, Mary Goode Wallis. It is one of the oldest Flexible Community Funds
Dorothy B. Lotz Scholarship
Helen C. Lotz was a Madison native, who taught English at various Jefferson County schools prior to her retirement from Madison High School in 1959.
Dorsey Family Endowment
The Dorsey Family Endowment is a Donor Advised Fund that was established in 2019 by Laurie and Mike Dorsey. This fund has been created as
Doug and JoAnne Spiller Family Endowment
This Donor Advised Fund was established by Doug and JoAnne Spiller in 2021. The Spillers created this endowment as a way to give to the
Dr. Fred Henderson Family Scholarship Fund
The Dr. Fred Henderson Family Scholarship Fund was established in 1961 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Dr. Fred Henderson was a long-time dentist in Madison.
Dr. Gertrude Geraets Memorial Fund for Prince of Peace Catholic Schools
Prince of Peace Catholic Schools created this Agency Fund in memory of volunteer Dr. Gertrude Geraets in 2015. Gertrude was a life-long educator and served
Dr. Harve and Joyce Rawson Memorial Endowment
The Dr. Harve and Joyce Rawson Memorial Endowment was established in 2008 following Joyce’s unexpected passing. Mrs. Rawson was a teacher who worked in Madison
Dr. Harve E. and Joyce E. Rawson Memorial Scholarship Endowment
On November 3, 1999, Harve and Joyce Rawson approached the Foundation about creating a scholarship to honor Joyce’s teaching career and her involvement with Franklin
Dr. John W. Petscher Memorial Endowment
Family and friends of Dr. John Petscher established this memorial endowment in 2013. He was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Madison and
Dr. Marcella S. Modisett Endowment for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
In 2006, Dr. Marcella S. Modisett established the Dr. Marcella S. Modisett Endowment for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. In 2013, the Girl Scouts awarded her
Dupont Alumni Scholarship
The Dupont Alumni Scholarship was established in 2000. The Dupont Alumni Association wanted to give back to local students through an annual scholarship. This scholarship
Eleanor T. Birk Foundation Community Fund
The Eleanor T. Birk Foundation Community Fund was established in 2018 by the Eleanor T. Birk Foundation. The Birk Foundation is a private foundation that
Eleanor T. Birk Foundation Youth Fund
The Eleanor T. Birk Foundation Youth Fund was established in 2018 by the Eleanor T. Birk Foundation. The Birk Foundation is a private foundation that
Endowment for Pearl Park
In 2009, Louis Munier established the Endowment for Pearl Park at the Community Foundation in memory of his late wife, Mary Ellen who died in
Erin Turner Memorial Scholarship
The Erin Turner Memorial Scholarship was established by her family and friends in 2002. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of
Evelyn Wheeler Charitable Endowment
The Evelyn Wheeler Charitable Fund, which is a Donor Advised Fund, was established in 2019 by the Reverend Evelyn Wheeler. She served as the pastor
Father Hilary G. Meny Scholarship Trust
The Father Hilary G. Meny Scholarship Trust was established in 1990, and later transferred to the Community Foundation in 1994. Father Hilary G. Meny was
Fernando and Julie Rubio Charitable Endowment
The Fernando and Julie Rubio Charitable Endowment was established in 2018. Fernando and Julie Rubio saw the creation of this fund as a way to
First Christian Church Endowment
The members of First Christian Church established this fund in 2015 to commemorate the church’s 180th birthday in 2016. Annual grants of this Designated Fund
First Financial Bank Community Fund
First Financial Bank created this Flexible Community Fund in 2015 to support a community they proudly serve: Jefferson County. At First Financial, employees are encouraged
Food for Students Fund
The Food for Students Fund was established in 2021 by Elijah Chandler. Eli established this Designated Fund as a great way to give back to
For the Little Ones Fund: Madison Consolidated Schools Pre-Kindergarten Program Endowment
The For the Little Ones Fund: Madison Consolidated Schools Pre-Kindergarten Program Endowment was established in 2019 by Bob and Mary Kraft. Bob and Mary have