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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Mike Hess Memorial Endowment
The Mike Hess Memorial Endowment was established in 2012. Mike’s friends created this Donor Advised Fund to remember their dear, departed friend who touched so
MJHS Peer Counseling Endowment in Honor of Dianna Risk
Dianna Risk was a well-loved educator and counselor in the Madison Consolidated Schools system for over 30 years. During her time at Madison Junior High
Morgan Family Advised Fund
The Morgan Family Advised Fund was established in 1996 by John Morgan. Each year, John selects the charities and organizations that benefit from the grants
Nancy J. Strandmark Memorial Fund
The Nancy J. Strandmark Memorial Fund was established in 2017 by her husband, Steve Strandmark. Nancy was a well-loved elementary school counselor in Jefferson County.
Nathan Hadley Memorial Fund for MCHS Career Readiness
The Nathan Hadley Memorial Fund for MCHS Career Readiness was established in 2017 by Nathan’s wife, Katy Hadley. Katy established this fund in memory of
Nathan Wilson Memorial Mathematics Scholarship
The Nathan Wilson Memorial Mathematics Scholarship was established in 1998. Nathan was recognized for having a significant and lasting contribution in the furtherance of the
Neida Rogers Memorial Endowment for Music
The Neida Rogers Memorial Endowment for Music was established in 2008 by E. Lee Rogers, Neida’s husband. This Field of Interest Fund remembers and celebrates
Norbert A. “Tony” Steinhardt, Jr. and Phyllis Steinhardt Family Endowment
The Norbert A. “Tony” Steinhardt, Jr. and Phyllis Steinhardt Family Endowment is a Flexible Community Fund established by Tony and Phyllis Steinhardt. Tony and Phyllis
Norma A. Cull Memorial Scholarship
On March 28, 1994, Bill Stiver established the Norma A. Cull Memorial Scholarship in memory of his wife. Norma graduated from Madison High School in
Ohio Theatre Endowment
Jarrett Boyd established this Designated Fund in 2021. The historic Ohio Theatre is a valued piece of Madison’s Main Street district. The Ohio has been
Patty Cooper Memorial Endowment for Hanover United Methodist Church
The Patty Cooper Memorial Endowment for Hanover United Methodist Church was established in 2016. Patty’s husband, Bob, and family created this Designated Fund to honor
Pope John Elementary School Children’s Fund
In 2003, the late Don & Caroline McCauley established the Pope John Elementary School Children’s Fund. Education was a priority for the McCauleys, and they
Rainbow Youth Scholarship
PFLAG of Hanover/Madison established the Rainbow Youth Scholarship in 2022. The organization’s volunteers wanted to create a lasting legacy of love and support for the
Ralph and Margaret Seifert Madison Rotary Club Scholarship
The Ralph and Margaret Seifert Madison Rotary Club Scholarship was established in 2021. It was established by the Madison Rotary Club in memory of long-time
Ralph and Robyn Jones Family Memorial Scholarship
The Ralph and Robyn Jones Family Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998. It was created in memory of Ralph and Robyn Jones and their children
Randy and Donna Wehner Children’s Literacy Fund
The Randy and Donna Wehner established this Designated Fund in 2022. Donna was a local elementary school teacher who saw the importance of instilling reading
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Endowment
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Jefferson County established an endowment for their program in 2007 with a bequest given to them by Mildred Cadle.
Richard Tevis Heck/Ruth Irwin Heck Fund
Richard Heck and his wife, Ruth, established the Richard Tevis Heck/Ruth Irwin Heck Endowment in 1995. Richard was well-known and nationally recognized for his tree
Richard Tevis Heck/Ruth Irwin Heck Fund for Madison Presbyterian Church
The Richard Tevis Heck/Ruth Irwin Heck Fund for Madison Presbyterian Church was established in 2002. Richard became a member of Madison Presbyterian in 1938, and
Richard Tevis Heck/Ruth Irwin Heck Fund for the Hanover Volunteer Fire Company
The Richard Tevis Heck/Ruth Irwin Heck Fund for the Hanover Volunteer Fire Company was established in 1997. Richard Tevis Heck served as a firefighter in
Rinda Rains Memorial Endowment
Dr. Marcella S. Modisett established the Rinda Rains Memorial Endowment in 2002. Dr. Modisett wanted to remember Rinda Rains and her 22 years of service
Rob and Michele Barlow Charitable Endowment
The Rob and Michele Barlow Charitable Endowment was established in 2021. Rob and Michele Barlow established this Donor Advised Fund. As long-time residents of Madison
Robert E. Wall DDS Fund
The Robert E. Wall DDS Fund was established in 1993. Robert Wall established this Flexible Community Fund to benefit Jefferson County residents and address the
Rogers Family Memorial Historical Research Fund for Madison and Jefferson County
In 2008, E. Lee Rogers established the Rogers Family Memorial Historical Research Fund. Lee and his family are descendants of John & Jamima (Green) Rogers.
Roland Lichlyter Fund for the Hanover United Methodist Church
The Hanover United Methodist Church congregation created this fund in memory of one of their members, Roland Lichlyter, in 2014. Roland was a long-time member
Salvation Army Endowment in Memory of Tom Palfreeman
The Salvation Army Endowment in Memory of Tom Palfreeman was established in 2016. It was created through Tom Palfreeman’s estate after his passing. During Tom’s
Save Our History Endowment
The Save Our History Endowment was established in 2017 to honor longtime collections volunteer Julie Curtis. This Designated Fund will provide funds to purchase and/or
Schafer Family Philanthropy Fund
This Donor Advised Fund was created in 2021 by members of the Schafer Family. Many generations of the Schafer family have been fortunate to call
Schroeder Foundation Endowment Fund
The Schroeder Foundation Endowment Fund has a long history of making an impact on Jefferson County. John Benedict “Ben” Schroeder came to the United States
Sharon Thom Alcorn Memorial Scholarship
The Sharon Thom Alcorn Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 by her husband, Merritt Alcorn, and family. Sharon was a member of the Madison Consolidated