Funds

In 1997, the late Charles Hensler and his wife, Pauline, established the Hanover United Methodist Church Endowment. This is a Designated Fund, meaning that annual

The Hanover United Methodist Church Food Pantry Fund in Memory of Marie Stier was established in 2020. It was created by Josh and Barb Ford

The Harold A. “Hal” Davis Memorial Endowment for the Arts was establised in 2017 by Hal’s wife, Yvonne Davis. Hal was an area artist, known

Helyn Bishop always had a special place in her heart for children and she dedicated much of her life to educating youth. She wanted to

The Hendricks R. Canida Scholarship Contest Fund was established in 2014 by his granddaughter, Christy Canida. To donate to this fund, click the GIVE NOW

The Heritage Trail Conservancy established this Designated Fund in 2011. The purpose of this fund is to provide perpetual enhancements for Heritage Park, a crucial

The Historic Eleutherian College Memorial Endowment was established in 2016. It was a long standing dream of the Historic Eleutherian College, Inc. Board of Directors

On January 13, 1995, the Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D Endowment was created by the organizaton of the same name. The Council of Historic Hoosier Hills

On November 28, 2017, Bill and Jennifer Hensler established the Howard and Mary Muncie Hensler Memorial Fund. It was created in memory of Bill’s parents,

Eugene and Norma Hubbard, their son Scott, and his wife Michelle established the Hubbard Family Endowment in 2018. This is a Donor Advised Fund meaning

This Donor Advised Fund was established by the Hunt family in 2022 as another way to give back to the communities they love. As life-long

The Jefferson County Veterans Council established the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Endowment in 2019. The cemetery opened in Madison on December 1, 1999 and is

The J. Michael Sample Scholarship for Music was established by his estate and friends in 1997. J. Michael was a 1967 gradutate of Southwestern High

The James A. and Dixie J. McDonough Art Education Fund was established in 1999.

Betty Jean Demaree established the James M. Demaree Memorial Fund in 1995 in memory of her husband. Their granddaughters were involved in Girls Inc. during

The James T. and Jennie P. Ford Endowment for the Kent Volunteer Fire Company was established in 1997. James Ford was a farmer from the

The Bethany Legacy Foundation (BLF) established the Jane’s Kids Endowment in 2023. Jane’s Kids, a program at the Clearinghouse of Jefferson County, provides financial assistance

This Donor Advised Fund was created in 2019 by Jason and Marlana Schafer. They created the Jason and Marlana Schafer Family Charitable Fund as a

In 2000, Margaret Tolzmann established the Jeanne Bunton Memorial Endowment for Madison Presbyterian Church following the passing of her mother, Virginia Jean “Jeanne” Lodge Bunton.

Jeff and Susan Studds established this Donor Advised Fund in 2022. Jeff and Susan were college sweethearts and graduated from Hanover College. Following their retirement,

The Jefferson County 4-H Development Fund was established in April 1997 by the Jefferson County 4-H Fairboard, the Betty Wehner Memorial, and the Jefferson County

In 2017, Vicky Kreeger Schirmer established the Jefferson County 4-H Horse & Pony Program Fund in Memory of Helen Kreeger. This was a way for

The Jefferson County 4-H Scholarship Fund was established in April 1997 by the Jefferson County 4-H Fairboard, the Betty Wehner Memorial, and the Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Animal Welfare Fund Endowment was established in 2017. Animals are important members of our community. The Jefferson County Animal Welfare Fund organization

Our largest Flexible Community Fund, the Jefferson County Enrichment Endowment, was established in 2001. Over the years, this endowment has granted out over $1.5 million

The Jefferson County Historical Society Endwoment Fund was established by Marcella S. Modisett, MD in 1993. The Jefferson County Historical Society was founded in 1850,

The Jefferson County House of Hope Endowment in Memory of Patty Cooper was established in 2016 by Patty’s husband Bob Cooper and family. The House

In 1997, the Jefferson County Medical Society established the Jefferson County Medical Society Endowment fbo (for the benefit of) Dr. Hutching’s Office. The Dr. Hutching’s

The Jefferson County Veterans Fund was established by Margot and Robin Henderson in 2015. They created this as a way to honor WWII Veteran Bernard

The Jefferson County Youth Fund was established by the Goodman Family on March 11, 1998. Each year, this fund provides financial support to organizations, programs,