Funds

On June 11, 1998, the Jefferson County Youth Shelter established the Jefferson County Youth Shelter Endowment in Memory of John Clapham. John passed away in

The Jenner Family Endowment was established in 2018 by Joe and Katie Jenner. The Jenner family has a long history of community service to the

In 1987, Harold and Geneva Andress established a trust in memory of their only child, Jerry, with the Jefferson County Commissioners. In 2008 the Commissioners

This Donor Advised Fund was established by John and Maureen Wurtz in 2015. The Wurtzes saw the creation of John and Maureen Wurtz Charitable Fund

John Hawk established this Designated Fund through his estate after his death in 2021. After moving to the Madison community in 2005 with his wife,

John Paul Park, located on Third Street between Mill and Vine Streets, is one of the city’s oldest parks. The John Paul Park Conservancy Endowment

This endowment was established in memory of Specialist Jonathon Daniel “Jon” Menke in 2008 following his passing while on duty defending our country against global

This Donor Advised Fund was created in 2021 to honor Joseph and Ruby Craig by their daughters Nancy Jacobs, and her husband Curt, Martha Clancy,

The Joseph V. Cline Scholarship is the largest scholarship at the Community Foundation. It was created by James and Blanch Cline in 1968, and that

Josh and Barb Ford established the Josh and Barb Ford Family Fund in Memory of Kenneth Stier in 2017. This fund was created to remember

The Julius “Bud” and Irene Ritter Memorial Endowment was established in 2001 by Irene following Bud’s passing. Julius “Bud” Ritter was a well known teacher

Daniel and Robin Geyman established the Justin Geyman Memorial Endowment in 2007 to remember their son. Justin was a 2003 graduate of Madison High School.

The Keith Brooks Memorial Scholarship was established by Keith’s family and friends in 1996. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of Southwestern High

The Kenneth E. and Mary Lou Dunbar Scholarship to Honor Perry & Dunbar Drugstore Employees is an Scholarship Fund that was established in 2020. Kenneth

Bill and Virginia Kessler received an unexpected windfall of lottery winnings in 1999. They decided to use a portion of those winnings to establish the

The Kevin and Mary Kay McCubbin Endowment is a Flexible Community Fund and was established in 2021. The McCubbin family has been giving back to

The King’s Daughters’ Health Community Health Initiatives Endowment was established in 2000. This is a Donor Advised Fund meaning that, each year, KDH selects health

The King’s Daughters’ Hospital Fund was transferred to the Community Foundation on December 1, 1995. This was originally a trust held at a local bank.

King’s Daughters’ Hospital/William G. Crosby Fund for Pediatrics was established in 1992. Mr. Crosby made a significant donation to King’s Daughters’ Hospital (KDH) in 1992

Long-time Madison Kiwanis Club member John Hawk established this Scholarship through his estate after his death in 2021. The mission of the Kiwanis is to

Gary and Sue Kemper established the Kristen E. Kemper Memorial Endowment in 2008 to remember their daughter who passed away in a car accident. Kristin

To help support the operations of the fire company, the Ladies’ Auxiliary of Kent Fire Department was created in 1981. This group held fundraisers to

An anonymous donor established the Lanier Mansion Endowment in 2018. The Lanier Mansion State Historic Site is often referred to as the “crown-jewel” of Madison’s

Mr. and Mrs. Owens established this fund in 2008 to forever benefit charities that matter to them. The annual grants from this Designated Fund are

Mr. and Mrs. Owens established this fund in 2008 to forever benefit local students. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to a Jefferson County graduating

The Lichlyter Fund for Youth was established in 2020 by Beth and Josh Lichlyter. They established this Donor Advised Fund to help programs that support

The Estate of Ethel Lamb and the Lick Branch Baptist Church established this Designated Fund in 2022. This fund remembers Everett and Ethel Lamb, who

The Lide White Memorial Boys and Girls Club Endowment Fund was established in 1998. At that time, Board members of the Club decided to each

The Life Choices Clinic Endowment was established in 2016 by Matt and Andrea Forrester. When preparing for the birth of a child, prenatal care and

On August 19, 1997, LifeTime Resources, Inc. established the LifeTime Resources Senior Services Development Fund. The organization created this Agency Fund to create a perpetual