Established Charitable Endowments at the Foundation
(For Scholarship Endowments, See "Scholarship Endowments" in Charity At Work Section)
A Kids Place Community Daycare Endowment – an agency fund to provide support to A Kids Place Daycare to fulfill their mission in providing quality, educational daycare opportunities in our community
Angel Mission Endowment –a donor advised fund of Ms. Diane Fehribach Lehmkuhler to support local charities for kids in family distress or need of assistance
Brooke’s Journey Endowment – a designated fund in memory of Brooke Flamion whose battle with childhood brain tumor took her life in 2006 provides support to hospitals and charities assisting families during hardships caused by major illness
Color My World Preschool Tuition Endowment - a designated fund to provide support to Huntingburg United Methodist Church to support the Preschool with tuition for qualified underprivileged students as determined by the Methodist Church
Community Impact Endowment – a discretionary fund established by Lilly Endowment through “Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow” and continually funded by unrestricted gifts from our community members to provide support to a broad range of charitable community projects and causes
Dubois County Leukemia Association Pediatrics Endowment -- a designated fund generously established by the Dubois County Leukemia Association to benefit Memorial Hospital's Pediatric Unit
Edward Fuesler Education Endowment – a donor advised fund generously established by Larry and Kristy Fuesler in memory of Edward Fuesler to enhance educational opportunities and access for parents, students, and the general community
Eunice Tormohlen Salem Church Choir Endowment – a designated fund to support Salem United Church of Christ Choir
Friends of Raider Field Endowment -- an advised fund established by Friends of Raider Field to provide funds for the replacement cost of the Raider football field and to help with other field improvements
Fourth Street Charitable Endowment -- an advised fund established by the Huntingburg Downtown Merchants Associations in an effort to preserve, improve, and enhance the historic Fourth Street and surrounding downtown area of Huntingburg for public benefit
Generations Endowment – a designated fund generously established by Reverend Raymond Ley to provide support to Generations Council on Aging to fulfill their mission in providing quality programs and services to the elderly and disabled in our community
German American Bank Endowment – A discretionary endowment to provide support to a broad range of charitable community projects, primarily for families of distress or need of assistance
Harold "Hank" & Eloise Henke Stadium and Field Endowment – a designated fund generously established by a community matching gift from Steve Henke and Family in memory of their parents, Hank and Eloise, to support the enhancement and improvement of the Henke Stadium and Field in Holland Park
Holland Park Charitable Endowment – a designated fund generously established by a community matching gift from Woods Printing Company for continual enhancements and improvements to Holland Park
Huntingburg Assistance Endowment -- a donor advised fund established by the City of Huntingburg to perpetually build resources for needy families that will distribute grants throughout the year to supplement the holiday giving campaign in the future
Huntingburg Public Library Endowment -- a designated fund to provide support at the discretion of the Huntingburg Public Library Board, with specific emphasis on programs and activities for the public benefit
Huntingburg United Methodist Church Endowment -- an agency fund to provide perpetual support for the mission works of Huntingburg United Methodist Church
John Paul the Great Catholic High School Endowment -- a designated fund generously established by Delmar and Doris Bromm to benefit the Catholic High School in Dubois County
Lynne Weber-Messmer Memorial Endowment -- a donor advised fund established by the generosity of friends and family. Lynne passed on the twentieth of March, 2010. In her memory, the fund is intended to support the local community and Raider athletics.
League Stadium Endowment – a designated fund to provide historic League Stadium with maintenance and upkeep support for continued use of the historic ballpark in HuntingburgMatrix Lifeline of Dubois County Endowment -- an agency fund to provide support for the organization, Matrix Lifeline, in its mission to offer services directly to women experiencing stress pregnancies. Services include counseling, social services support, and maternity and infant supplies.
Maurice C. Woods Memorial Endowment -- a donor advised fund established by the generosity of friends and family. Maurice passed on the first of April, 2010. In his memory, the fund is intended to support the Holland community.
Old Town Hall Endowment – a designated fund generously established by Marian McMurtrie to provide support for the maintenance, betterment, and improvements of the Old Town Hall, a landmark community gathering place and home of various charitable institutions publicly owned by the City of Huntingburg.
R.P. & Mary Olinger Community Grants Endowment – a discretionary fund to provide support to a broad range of charitable community projects and causes that enhance the quality of life for the common good
Salem Church Endowment – a designated fund generously established by Reverend Raymond Ley to support Salem United Church of Christ
Southridge Letterman's Club Athletic Endowment -- a designated fund generously established by the Lettermen's Club to support the Southridge High School Athletics program. This perpetuates the support provided by Lettermen's Club to various athletic programs in our community.
St. Joseph Hospital Community Healthcare Endowment – a field-of-interest fund to provide community healthcare support
The Hugo Steinkamp "Shared Abundance" Endowment -- a designated fund generously established by memorial gifts for local businessman and philanthropist, Hugo Steinkamp, to support the Christian Ministries "Shared Abundance Food Pantry & Distribution Center"
Teen Outback Youth Center Endowment -- an advised agency fund established by Huntingburg Teen Age Canteen, Inc. to provide support for the improvement of programs, activities, and the facility of the Teen Outback Youth Center in Huntingburg
Timberland Management Endowment – a designated fund established by the Historical and Natural Area Conservation Trust, Inc. to provide funds for the management of timber lands owner thereafter gifted or acquired by the Foundation
Types of Funds (Defined)
AGENCY ENDOWMENTS: Typically established at the request of a charitable organization (the “Agency”) to provide support to Agency’s exempt purposes, as recommended by the Agency
DESIGNATED FUNDS: As the Community Foundation's most popular endowments, this fund is stablished to provide support for a specified public charity (e.g., the local art museum, symphony, humane society, or City Park).
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS: A discretionary fund is established to benefit the community more broadly. These “common good” funds are the best way to give back to the whole community in general rather than support a particular organization or cause. An unrestricted fund is a permanently endowed fund named by or for the donor and grants adjust over time as the needs of our community change.
DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS: A donor-advised fund is the Community Foundation's most flexible giving vehicle. It allows you to donate now to the Community Foundation and recommend grants to specific nonprofits - A few key items to know about this fund:
- Donors are separately identified with reference to the contribution.
- The fund is owned and controlled by a sponsoring organization.
- The donor must have the privilege of providing advice with respect to the fund’s distributions.
