TCF Annual Report 09 Web

The power of ING.
Its amazing how adding those three little letters to the end of a word is the difference between a community that wishes and a community that does. A trip back to grammar school reminds us that many words ending with ING are action words. Action words make things happen, just like the Community Foundation and our donors make things happen. For example, wed like to make this program work becomes this program is working. Or, this project needs support can become the community is supporting this project. To build a vibrant community, we must be willing to take action in order to make things happen. This years annual report illustrates the many things the Community Foundation accomplished in 2009, thanks to our generous donors, our supportive board, our energetic staff... and the power of ING.
its facility. The remodel also increased security, and provided additional common and office space.
GROWING
After the rough economic climate of 2007 and 2008, 2009 brought positive investment growth, as we saw our assets rebound to $60,639,927. We are fortunate to have such a diligent Finance & Investment Committee, whose continued careful and prudent oversight will ensure the long-term growth of our investments.
our assets
CONVENING
Over the last few years, the Community Foundation has focused significant time and attention on its role as a community leader. Our close relationships with local nonprofit and government agencies allow us to bring multiple entities together to discuss issues and partner on various projects. The Community Foundation continues to serve as a convener on several important community issues including the merging of the city and county health departments, flood mitigation, disaster planning, literacy, education, and downtown revitalization.
community leaders
WORKING
Every member of our community has the opportunity to unleash the power of ING by setting more action words into motion. PLANNING your legacy. POOLING our resources. ESTABLISHING new endowments. VOLUNTEERING your expertise. REMEMBERING your community. In the spirit of WORKING together to support our community, I encourage you to consider establishing an endowed fund of your own. You can also make a gift to the Community Endowment Fund or to any of our existing endowed funds. Whether your gift is made today, or as part of your will or estate plan, the good work you do will far outlast your lifetime, impacting your communityforever.
together
GRANTING
Each of the 439 grants we awarded put more action words into motion. With the $2.4 million we granted in 2009, local organizations began SUPPORTING young mothers, RESTORING homes and hope, MEETING special needs, CREATING jobs, EXPANDING services, BUILDING capacity, TRAINING leaders, DESIGNING facilities, EDUCATING the community, RECRUITING volunteers, PROVIDING scholarships, and so much more.
funds to local nonprofit organizations
Katherine Kreuchauf, CFRE President
REMODELING
While it may not have been as apparent from the outside, inside the Family Center a major REMODELING project was underway for much of 2009. This remodel allowed Caughman Health Center to more than double the size of
2009 Annual ReportThe Power of ING.
the Family Center
Stephanie was facing the biggest crisis of her young life and she had no one to turn to for guidance. Just 17 years old and pregnant, she was receiving little to no emotional support from the babys father or from her parents. She was understandably scared and apprehensive about the future. Each year in Hancock County, hundreds of women confront situations similar to Stephanies. Teenagers (some as young as 14 or 15 years old), single women, low-income women, and women with chemical dependency problems or mental health issues who are pregnant are all considered at-risk or high-risk. Lacking strong
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
support systems, these women face the immediate danger of premature labor and low-birth weight babies. Long-term problems include postpartum depression, domestic violence, and a continuation of the cycle of poverty. In September 2009, Caughman Health Center launched a prenatal and well-baby educational program, the only one of its kind in the community, to target this at-risk population. Alarming statistics prompted the establishment of the program. In 2006, 20 percent of Hancock Countys pregnant mothers admitted to smoking during their pregnancy and 44 percent indicated
other medical risk factors. In addition, the incidence of low-birth weight babies climbed to 8.8 percent, up from 6.6 percent only ten years ago. The programs goal is to reduce the rising percentage of pre-term and low-birth weight babies in Hancock County and increase knowledge of well-baby care in areas like nutrition and immunization.
The prenatal and well-baby program, which was funded in part through a $39,585 grant from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation and $11,142 from the Handbags That Help womens giving circle, is coordinated by an educational social worker, Sarah Miller. Since the programs inception, Sarah has had personal contact with over 500 Caughman Health Center patients. In some cases, she reminds expectant mothers of doctor appointments, facilitates transportation, or refers them to other local social services agencies. In other cases, she provides one-on-one counseling, helping them to prepare for their babys arrival and plan for a future career. She also facilitates a well-received Young Moms Support Group for teenage moms. The group meets weekly for educational programs, informal discussions, and fun group activities.
With a gift for being positive and compassionate, Sarah forges strong relationships, built on mutual respect, with each client. She was even present in the hospital room when one client gave birth. For many of the women I work with, I am the only support they have, says Sarah. My goal is to be the one safe person that they can trust. I try to be genuine with them and support them throughout their pregnancies. I try to help them to help themselves. Stephanies story ended positively, thanks to Caughman Health Centers program. At the clinic, Stephanie received the kindness and guidance she so desperately needed. Today, shes a happy mother of a healthy baby girl. She is also attending college to become a registered nurse. As a testament to the programs impact on her life, Stephanie says she wants to work in obstetrics and gynecology
some day. The program was a great support to me and it helped me to figure out what was best for me and my child, she says simply. v Based on the success of this program, in May 2010 the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend grant funding for two more years, an additional $39,897. Caughman Health Center is owned and operated by Blanchard Valley Health System. It is located in the Family Center at 1800 N. Blanchard St. in Findlay.
Habitat for Humanity of Hancock County is seeing green with ReStore, a 10,000-square-foot retail and warehouse facility that turns secondhand home building supplies into cash for the construction of new Habitat homes. ReStore accepts donations of used, discounted, or overstocked materials from contractors, building supply stores, individual homeowners, and others. Items that cant be used in the construction of Habitat homes are offered for sale to the public at 50 to 80 percent below retail. The profits are then used to help local families in need realize their dream of home ownership.
A green concept, ReStore enables local residents to recycle and reuse. During its first four years of operation, the store should prevent around 100 tons of materialsdoors, windows, cabinets, light fixtures, appliances, hardwood furniture, and morefrom being dumped into the Hancock County landfill. We accept donations of all kinds, including the kitchen sink! exclaims Wendy McCormick, Habitat executive director. When people are remodeling their homes or cleaning out their garage, we want them to think ReStore.
Treasure hunters and bargain seekers alike can find something of interest at ReStore. The facility is stocked to the rafters with retro items salvaged from older homes and with assorted materials in new or gently-used condition. Low-income families, in particular, benefit from ReStore which not only provides cost-effective materials for home improvement projects, but friendly technical support as well.
ReStore enables local residents to recycle and reuse.
We see it as a teaching ministry because our volunteer staff is on hand to offer advice, says Wendy. Blessed with more than 5,000 enthusiastic volunteers, Habitat for Humanity utilizes ReStore as a site to engage its volunteers year-round. We only build homes two months out of the year. So, ReStore provides countless volunteer opportunities for those dedicated individuals who are gnawing at the bit to help, says Wendy. Volunteers include Habitat partner families who are required to put in 400 hours of sweat equity before their homes are built.
ReStore also provides a public face for Habitat for Humanity in the community, exposing more residents to the organizations mission of providing decent, affordable housing to those in need through a hand up, not a hand out philosophy. Within four years, the retail facility is expected to not only cover all of its overhead, but to contribute much-needed funds toward the construction of Habitat homes. ReStore was made possible through an $84,000 grant from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. ReStore is a perfect fit for us, says Wendy. We are so pleased to have been given the opportunity to expand Habitats reach in our community. v
Located at 2042 Tiffin Avenue in a warehouse behind the Sherwin Williams and Carpet Mart stores, Habitat for Humanitys ReStore is open to the public for both sales and donations Thursdays 3 8 p.m., Fridays noon 4 p.m., and Saturdays 8 a.m. 4 p.m.
Suggestions for items to donate include:

Appliances, working and less than five years old. Architectural items such as columns, molding, and mantels. Cabinetry, complete with attached doors and drawers. Flooring, such as hardwoods, tile, and new carpeting. Hardware, such as cabinet pulls and doorknobs. Hardwood furniture, tables, chairs, and bookcases. Heating and cooling systems, furnaces, and air conditioners. Lighting, such as chandeliers, bath and hall fixtures. Lumber, six feet or longer. New wall coverings, such as wallpaper and borders. Plumbing fixtures, such as tubs, toilets, sinks, showers, and hardware. Residential doors, interior and exterior. Windows, double-paned and in casings.
A devoted mother of five boys, Deb Seng says her hearts desire is for each of her children to lead happy and fulfilling lives. So when her youngest son, Mike, was diagnosed with autism in 1999, she searched for ways to give him the same advantages his older brothers enjoyed. But instead of opportunities, Deb encountered limited resources and support for kids like Mike. Special needs kids are an underserved population in our community, says Deb. Her biggest concern is the lack of after-school activities. Children with mental, emotional, or physical disabilities arent totally accepted by their classmates so they feel uncomfortable participating in organized activities with them, explains Deb. They have a hard time finding friends and have nothing to do after school. When Special Kids Therapy, a nonprofit organization in Findlay, launched its Out of the Box program in September 2009, Deb was thrilled. The program offers weekly recreational activitieslike swimming, bowling, art, and Wii competitionsto students with a wide-range of challenges, giving them the chance to hang out and have fun with a group of kids who more easily accept them for who they are. We want to enhance their quality of life, explains Karen Rettig, executive director of Special Kids Therapy. Our objective is for teachers and parents to see a measurable change in the students behaviors as well as their social skills and confidence levels. Special Kids Therapy was founded in 2001 by Karens daughter, Amy Rettig, to serve Ohio children with special needs and their families by funding therapies that are not covered by private or public insurance. In the nine years since its founding, the organization has expanded to include an annual Family Fun Day and a multi-sensory playroom in its Findlay
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facility. The Out of the Box program was a natural outgrowth of the organization which has been aware of the programming void for years, says Karen. Enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers, including local artists, musicians, fitness trainers, senior citizens, and college and high school students, staff the Out of the Box program. The Out of the Box program is funded, in large part, by a $40,000 grant from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. To date, more than 50 special needs kids are enrolled in one or more of the after-school activities. Deb says the program has been life-changing for Mike, who is now 17 years old. Like most autistic kids, he was withdrawn and had difficulty expressing himself verbally and non-verbally.
But now, for the first time in his life, he seems genuinely happy. He has no problem initiating a conversation and he has an increased level of confidence out in the community, says Deb. The heartbreak of watching your child navigate his teenage years without his own friends was gut-wrenching. Special Kids Therapy has enabled our son to have his own life and his own friends. Mike has watched his four older brothers lead a normal social life. Our family never dreamed that this opportunity would be afforded to Mike. We are so grateful. v Located in Findlay, Ohio, Special Kids Therapy, Inc. is a nonprofit Section 501 (c)(3) charity funded by grants, individual gifts, and fundraising events. Clients include children with moderate to severe physical, mental, and/or emotional challenges.
PHOTOS
1: Mike Seng and his mother, Deb. 2: Martina Wedge, Director of Out of the Box, and Maria paint pictures with chocolate pudding. 3: TJ Patterson poses with his drawing of the character, Trip, from the movie Herbie - Fully Loaded. 4: Maria loves painting with pudding. 5: Mike Sengs painting.
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Members of the Dorney Legacy Society have notified us of their intent to leave a planned gift or bequest to the Community Foundation, demonstrating their commitment to the future of Findlay and Hancock County. Individuals who have already shown their commitment by endowing permanent funds during their lifetimes are also members of the Dorney Legacy Society. As a member of the Dorney Legacy Society, youll be invited to:
Name your charitable fund. As you plan your legacy, the fund can
OUR FOUNDING FATHER OF PHILANTHROPY

When L. Dale Dorney first visited the offices of the Cleveland Foundation in the early 1970s, he arrived unannounced in his usual business attire. During his conversation with foundation staff, Mr. Dorney made quite an impression with his sophisticated knowledge of the worlds of finance and law, and his creative vision of public giving. They had no way of knowing that day whether he had five hundred or five thousand dollars to give. But his keen understanding and passion for the enduring spirit of philanthropy were easily recognized. Most people who encountered L. Dale Dorney during his lifetime were unaware of the unique life and industrious nature that lay behind his quaint, unpretentious exterior. A private man, he lived the majority of his 90 years in his native Findlay, Ohio. Although he made his mark as an astute businessman and wise investor, he always down-played his material wealth. In fact, few people knew the extent to which he had pursued his life-long quest of building substantial personal assets and establishing a trust that would serve the people of his community for many generations to come. In 1976, he left the Cleveland Foundation a $2.2 million dollar bequest dedicated to improving the quality of life in Findlay and Hancock County. He hoped that this gift might one day form the nucleus of a community foundation. His dream came to fruition in 1992 when the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation was established as a supporting organization of the Cleveland Foundation. On February 28, 1999, the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation became an independent entity and the Dorney Fund assets designated for Hancock County were returned to our community. What started as one mans generous gift to his community, has been further expanded by local residents. Today, the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is one of the more than 80 community foundations in Ohio and 700 community foundations nationwide. Since 1976, the Dorney Fund has provided more than $10.3 million dollars to support the work of the Community Foundation and other local nonprofit agencies. And through the power of endowment, where gifts are invested and earnings are used to make grants that address community needs, Mr. Dorneys gift will keep giving, and growing, forever. Thats the power of a charitable fund with the Community Foundation. Your good work far outlasts your lifetime. v
bear your name or you can honor a family member or loved one. You may, of course, choose anonymity instead.
Share your personal history. We would like to preserve your story
and photographs for future generations who will receive grants from your named fund.
Attend special events. Let us introduce you to other generous people
who have also provided for the future of Findlay and Hancock County in their estate plans.
Be named in Foundation publications. We would like to give
others the opportunity to follow your example of community stewardship and leadership. We also respect the wishes of those who prefer to give anonymously.
Learn of changes in Ohio probate or federal tax law. Working
with your professional advisor, we want to make sure your estate plan continues to accomplish your personal, financial, and charitable objectives. By following in L. Dale Dorneys footsteps, you will help to ensure that our community continues to thrive far into the future. The Community Foundation provides confidential philanthropic services to prospective donors, without pressure or obligation. Our staff will work with you and your professional advisor to provide information about the many options available to you, designing a plan that works best for you and your personal situation. For more information on planned giving or the Dorney Legacy Society, please contact the Community Foundation at 419-425-1100. v
Dorney Legacy Society Members

Neil Acharya* Fredrick C. and Ruth G. Aldrich Herb S. Aldrich* W.S. Sherman* and Wanda Alge Eva Kate Cowen Anderson* Gertrude O. Anderson* Randy Baker Albert J. Ball* John C.* and Jane C. Barbieri Richard P. Jr. and Shirley Barchent Daniel R. Bennett* Richard N. and Mildred B. Bishop Ben Breece* Joseph R.* and Westelle* Browne James F. and Mary Alys Brucklacher Cheryl Buckland and Larry Manley April Lynn Rodeheffer Burbach* Lora Wiest Burgderfer* Kylene Bycycnski* Kathy Carty* Wayne and Dawna Casper Harold Doc Castor* James L. Child, Jr.* Charles Robert Clapper* Florence G. Collins* Harry F. Cooper* George E. Countryman* Floyd J.* and Alice K.* Curran James* and Marie* Dally Irma Maxheimer Dana* Richard (Dick) E. Daugherty* Judge Allan Davis Claire Davis Barbara Deerhake Richard and Barbara Deerhake Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Donnell L. Dale Dorney* Mary Ann Emerine* William P.* and Pauline* Deisel Mary E. Fell G. Richard* and Beverly Fisher M. Margaret Foster* William Clark Foster* Philip D. Gardner* Sara Wagner Gast* Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Jean C. Graham Frank and Annett Hollington Guglielmi Evelyn J. Burkey Hamilton David S. and Susan M. Healy Beth Bradley Heck* W. Kenneth* and R. Ruth* Helvie J. William Hollington John W. Hollington* William H. Jackson* Ronald N. Jenkins* Keith L. and Sheila K. Jolliff April Sue Jones* Bradley Joseph* Warren* and Peg Kirk Bell George and Helen* Koepke Vance Kramer III* Marjorie A. Kuhlman* William H.* and Martha E.* Lape Gertrude A. Lee* Sheila Lewis* Dave* and Marge* Lodge Ed Lodico* Kyle P. Luginbuhl* Benjamin R.L. Lunn* John M.* and Patricia M. Luther Gordon* and Marilyn* Macklin Punk E.* and Martha M.* Mains Howard* and Carolyn* Marvin M. Andrew May* Richard J. McCall* Robert L. McClelland Miriam S. Rader* Richard K. and Lynn J. McCord Erica Miller* Glendora Mills* Thomas E. Moore* Dana and Kathy Morgan Zach Morgan* James A. Moul Barbara and Richard Muzy Michael Needler Family G. Norman and Jane* Nicholson John Noble* Tom* and Esther* Orndorff Michael G. and Patricia Oxley Jim and Mahrokh (Esfandiary) Palte Garry and Kathleen Peiffer Sterling* and Meredith* Pfeiffer Family Mary Ellen Poff* G. (Bud)* and Valerie* Poole J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt Roger Renz* E.D. (Bud)* and Jean* Retter Jim and Mary Jane Roberts Marv and Judy Rower Ralph Russo John H. Schaefer* Madeleine T. Schneider* Elaine H. Schoonmaker Family Dorothy F. Secor* John Edward Seman* Robert A. Shamp* T.R. Shoaff* Dr. Thomas Richard Shoupe* Wendene Wilson Shoupe Don and Mary (Pat) Sink Bill Slack* Cathie L. Solt* Michael Solt Loren Steiner* Gene and Elaine Stevens Robert L.* and Dortha W.* Stober Roberta Stober Glen* and Mary* Stover Stacy Stover* John P. Stozich* Jack and Midge Thomas Tell* and Opal* Thompson Richard Thompson* Dr. Raymond J.* and Jane J. Tille Mary Jo Urshalitz* Anna VanGorder* Leo Vielhaber* Deorah Ruth Wall* James and Patricia Wall C.P.* and Evelyn J. Weaver William R. Webb Walter L. Weber* Lester L. Werntz* Gene and Marge White Barton* and Josephine* Wilson Nathan C. Wilson* Leo* and Virginia* Woodward Grant* and Emily* Young Charles J. Younger Christopher Jon Younger George R.* and Harriet J.* Younger Mariann Dana Younger Paul Randolph Younger Scott Charles Younger Stephen Dana Younger Linda B. Ziegler* Anonymous (25)
* Deceased
Ten reasons people choose to give through The Community Foundation... 1. We are a local organization with deep roots in the community. 2. Our professional staff has broad expertise regarding community issues and needs. 3. We provide personalized service tailored to each individuals charitable and financial interests. 4. Our funds help people invest in the causes they care about most. 5. We accept a wide variety of assets and can facilitate complex forms of giving. 6. We partner with professional advisors to create highly-effective approaches to charitable giving. 7. We offer maximum tax advantages as allowed by federal law. 8. We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts and grants. 9. We build endowment funds that benefit the communitys future and help create personal legacies that last forever. 10. We are a community leader,
convening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change.
2009-2010 Handbags That Help Members

Ruth Aldrich Sharon Aller Julie Anderson Mary Lou Anderson Marcia Armes Ruth Ball Connie Barron-Smith Patti Bash Kimberly Bash Jeri Bjorling Jen Bookwalter Marilyn Brewer Ann Brossia Julie Brown Kathleen Brubaker Sherri Garner Brumbaugh Cheryl Buckland Janelle Busdeker Naomi Chaney Susan Chesebro Kay Chesebro Barbara Chesebro-Corbin Sally Chesebro-Mathews Meg Chesebro-Ramlow Lynn Child Nora Cochran Anni Collette Sandy Constien Rindy Crates Carol Dale-Joseph Jane Davis Linda DeArment Barbara Deerhake Ann Demler Jana Doone Lela Doty Myra Egbert Virginia Erner Bev Fisher Anita Fitzgerald Rita Fitzgerald Beth Flowers Sandy Franks Jean Garner Barbara Gebhardt Barb Geyer Tricia Miles Mary Halvorsen Mary Beth Hammond Sandy Hansen Carol Hauzie Patty Haywood Suzi Healy Kathy Heintschel Jane Heminger Shirley Hewitt Kay Hill Betty Hipp Terri Hooper Lisa Houck Alda Hymes Joanne Ingold Kathy Jebbett Darla Johannsen Kristen Johnson Mary Johnston Diana Kirk Kerry Kirk Kolleen Kirk Rill Kay Kose Kathy Kreuchauf Terry Krivoruchka Marge Kruse Gwen Kuenzli Pam Lather Marge Lodge Linda Lotz Patty Luther Peggy Lyon Margaret Malaney Carol Mallett Maxine Mazza Eleanor McCoy Gene McEvoy Linda Miller Cheryl Miller PJ Milligan Rosemary Montalbine Ann Moore Betty Morgan Dionne Neubauer Beth Niemeyer Sarah Palmer Susan Pancake Kathy Peiffer Allyson Perry Robin Pfeiffer Isabelle Pratt Judy Pusateri Jill Quinlin Sandra Reinhardt Bev Robb Mary Jane Roberts Carol Roessing Connie Rooney Marty Rothey Donna Ruse Suzy Sackman Laura Savage Mary Jo Schaller Barbara Sheehan Peggy Slough Karen Smith Linda Spahr Christa Steiner Nancy Stephani Sandra Stoll Kim Stumpp Pat Wall Julia Walsh Corri Wilcox Susan Williams Judy Withrow Gwen Wynkoop Mariann Younger Beth Zachrich Joyce Ziegler Lynne Zydonik
2009-2010 HANDBAGS THAT HELP MEMBERSHIP: In only three short years, this womens giving circle has already granted $146,455 to eight local nonprofit organizations.
Handbags That Help (HTH) is a womens giving circle founded in 2007 by a group of women committed to dramatically improving lives throughout the Greater Hancock County community. Using its pooled membership dollars, HTH collectively funds grants to charitable projects and programs. Each member makes an annual $500 membership donation which gives her a single vote as to how the pooled funds will be awarded. Group memberships of 2-5 women are also available. HTH is focused on:
Cultivating women as philanthropic leaders; Creating a new and substantial pool of money donated by women; Identifying appropriate and timely opportunities and projects; Allocating funds based on majority preference; Accomplishing change; Celebrating impact; and Attaining recognition as a difference maker, as well as a valued
and significant resource.
The Community Foundation serves as the sponsoring organization for HTH, providing fiscal and program management. Any woman who is interested in joining HTH can contact the Community Foundation office or visit the website at www.community-foundation.com. v
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HTH Open Arms -GRANTS Harmony House
Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services received a grant of $15,600 to support a Program Assistant for Harmony House. Harmony House is Open Arms supervised visitation and exchange program designed to assist families who have experienced divorce, separation, violence or abuse. Like many local agencies, Open Arms faced reduced revenues and operating budget cuts. This grant allowed the agency to continue to provide these services at Harmony House. The goals of this program are to protect children from witnessing domestic disputes between parents during visitations and exchanges, to provide a safe and comfortable environment for children to visit with non-custodial parents or relatives, and to provide a neutral location and third party supervision of the transition from one parent to another for unsupervised visitation.
Findlay Hope House

Findlay Hope House was awarded a $25,000 grant to partially fund the Bridges Out of Poverty program and the coordinators salary and benefits. There are currently over 1,600 families in Hancock County that meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines to receive food stamps. That number represents a 33% increase in just one year, and is just one statistic that demonstrates the very real issue of poverty in Hancock County. Using Bridges Out of Poverty concepts, the Hancock Guiding Coalition, with Hope House in the lead role, will conduct a multifaceted, multi-year approach to poverty. These approaches will include holding Getting Ahead groups for adults living in poverty; organizing Poverty Simulations throughout the community; and educating the community about Bridges concepts. Over the next two years, the goals of the program are to graduate a minimum of 60 heads of household from Getting Ahead groups; implement 3-5 Poverty Simulations locally; and build a critical mass of understanding by providing training to a minimum of 500 people. Several members of HTH have already participated in a Poverty Simulation.
Findlay YMCA
The Findlay YMCA received a grant of $15,713 to provide support for the 2010 summer employment of lifeguards for Riverside Park pool. A first for Findlay, city council approved a partnership in which the YMCA will oversee summer pool operations and the city will provide maintenance. The YMCA offered to take over pool operations when the city announced last year it would not be opening and operating the pool due to budget constraints. Hundreds of other YMCAs across the country are now involved in similar pool partnerships with municipalities. The YMCA will be responsible for pool staffing and programming, along with running the citys summer youth day camp program. The YMCA operation plan includes decreased admission fees and season pass prices. The goal is to increase daily attendance by making it more affordable for families of all income levels. The Findlay Area Swim team (FAST) will continue to use the facilities for practice and swim meets. When the HTH grant was announced in April 2010, it was the largest of three local gifts that guaranteed this project would move forward.
Caughman Health Center

Caughman Health Center received a grant of $11,142 to partially support a health educator social worker to coordinate education and programming for low-income pregnant women. The goal of the program is to reduce the percentage of low-birth weight babies and increase knowledge of well-baby care in areas such as immunization and nutrition. Hancock Countys current rate of low-birth weight babies is 8.8 percent, up from 6.6 percent only ten years ago. In 2006, 20 percent of Hancock County pregnant mothers indicated that they smoked. About 30 percent of Caughmans current obstetric patients did not seek care until after their 30th week of pregnancy. See page 2 for an article highlighting this program. Caughman Health Center is owned and operated by Blanchard Valley Health System.
Hancock Christian Clearing House

Hancock Christian Clearing House (HCCH) received a grant of $25,000 to support classes, supplies, training, and wages for the Partners in Progress program. This program will address the need for HCCH clients to become more self-sufficient and accountable for their own situation. Each client who requests assistance from the agency will be screened to determine the conditions that may have caused their need to seek help. Trained volunteers will then seek out solutions for the clients issue. HCCH provides financial emergency assistance to residents of Hancock County for needs such as food, rent, utilities, and medical prescriptions. Participation in this program will be mandatory before clients can be considered for additional assistance.
HTH GRANTS
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suite for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), a larger break room for Family Center staff and volunteers, an additional office space, and increased security features. The Family Center is one of only a few hundred similar facilities nationwide and is recognized for its unique concept and ability to improve the delivery of social
services in our community. U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan has visited the facility several times, most recently in January 2010. I truly enjoyed my visit to the Family Center, and I appreciate the hard work of everyone involved. Hancock County is such a unique place, and the collaborative efforts of agencies and nonprofits in the Family Center show why. Housing those with a mission to serve under the same roof and encouraging them to work together not only helps stretch precious dollars farther, it better serves those in the community who need a helping hand, said Congressman Jordan. The Family Center is owned, managed, and maintained by Hancock Properties Foundation, Inc., a supporting organization of the Community Foundation. v
The Family Center, established by the Community Foundation in 2006, is a multi-tenant nonprofit center located at 1800 North Blanchard Street in Findlay. Multi-tenant nonprofit centers are buildings that house multiple nonprofit organizations, providing healthy, efficient, quality, mission-enhancing workspace. While it may not have been as apparent from the outside, inside the Family Center a major REMODELING project was underway for much of 2009. This remodel allowed Caughman Health Center to more than double the size of its current facility. The need for this additional space was the result of a dramatic increase in patient volume over the past three years. The Family Center remodel resulted in other improvements as well, including additional office space for Legal Aid of Western Ohio, a new office
Family Center Agencies

Alzheimers Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter Associated Charities Cancer Patient Services Caughman Health Center C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall Dental Center of Northwest Ohio Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Appleseed Ridge Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County Hancock Christian Clearing House Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority Hope House for the Homeless Legal Aid of Western Ohio Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., NW Ohio Chapter WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan (left) toured the Family Center in January 2010. Pictured with him are Bill Conlisk, Marathon Oil Company, and Harold Puck Rowe.
www.hancockfamilycenter.org
StabiliZING
ENSURING ACCESS
Continuing Support
Nonprofits are often relegated to whatever space is available or affordable, not what space will best support their mission. This may mean operating in low-quality, overcrowded, and outdated facilities that often require significant operating and maintenance expense. The Family Center is a beautiful, well-located, and handicapped accessible building that has provided its tenant agencies with a positive and productive work environment from which to serve their clients.
MAKING RENT AffordabLE
Nonprofits are not always located in places that are easily accessible for clientele. In Findlay, our agencies were scattered from one end of town to another. People needing services often didnt know where to go to get helpor they needed help from more than one agency. The Family Center building is well-located, making it easier for people to find the help they need. The Family Center also provides the visibility needed for our community to recognize the important role the nonprofits play in making our community a better place to live.
CollaboratiNG
The total cost for the Family Center purchase and renovation was $6 million. Continued financial support is needed to operate and maintain the facility. To make a gift to support the Family Center, please contact the Community Foundation office at 419-425-1100.
Working Toward The Future
Increasingly high rent costs make it difficult for nonprofits to maintain adequate facilities to house their staff and provide services to clients. The Family Center offers affordable opportunities for local nonprofit agencies.
Prior to the creation of the Family Center, many of our tenant agencies were unfamiliar with what services other agencies offered. Now, they are able to work together as partner agencies to assist local people in need.
As a result of the success weve already seen with this facility, opportunities to improve and expand the facilities located at 1800 North Blanchard Street are being examined. Hancock Properties Foundation leadership is working with local government and several other nonprofit agencies to continue to develop the Family Center property into a campus of caring for our community.
PHOTOS
1. Employee and volunteer break room. 2. Cancer Patient Services front desk area. 3. The bright and welcoming foyer of the Family Center. 4. Colorful walls in the hallways and throughout the building enhance the space. 5. Womens, Infants, and Childrens (WIC) new office space.
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The following funds were established at the Community Foundation in 2009. Their philanthropic purposes are as diverse as the people they honor, but all share the common goal of SUPPORTING our community.
W. Ray Bennett FUND
This fund was established through a gift of farmland to the foundation. It will support the welfare of companion animals.
Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Medical Scholarship

For over 30 years, Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has been a preferred orthopaedic and sports medicine care provider in Hancock County, serving all of Northwest Ohio. The physicians at Ohio Orthopaedics are devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Ohio Orthopaedics provides residents with comprehensive treatment optionsmedication, physical therapy, surgery, or other treatment plans. In 2009, Ohio Orthopaedics held its inaugural Docs-n-Socks 5K Run, and with the proceeds established this scholarship fund to assist students from Findlay High School and Blanchard Valley Conference Schools including Arcadia, Arlington, Cory-Rawson, Hardin Northern, Leipsic, Liberty-Benton, McComb, Pandora-Gilboa, Van Buren, and Vanlue. It will support a student who will pursue a degree in the medical profession including, but not limited to, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Athletic Training.
Gene & Evelyn Kelsey Fund for Hancock Christian Clearing House
The Gene and Evelyn Kelsey Fund for Hancock Christian Clearing House (HCCH) was established as a seed fund by the HCCH board of directors in honor of the couple. This fund will support the agencys mission to provide emergency assistance to Hancock County residents. Gene and Evelyn Kelsey have been associated with HCCH since it was established in 1994 by 13 local churches. Gene served in a volunteer role as President of HCCH from 1994-1999, and in 1999 accepted the position of Executive Director, a job he still holds. Evelyn volunteered with HCCH for ten years before taking on the role of Emergency Services Coordinator for HCCH.
Partners In Education SCHOLARSHIP

This general scholarship fund was established in 2009 by the Board of Trustees of the FindlayHancock County Community Foundation for the purpose of investing in the higher education of students who reside in Hancock County or who attend a high school within Hancock County. This scholarship will also encourage the involvement of donors who wish to contribute to the higher education of area youth, but do not wish to establish a named fund. A donor who makes a gift of $1,000 or more to this fund will be given the opportunity to have his/her name or a family name listed as a Partner in any literature created for the purpose of honoring donors or marketing the fund during the next scholarship season. The name will also be listed on the award letter given to the scholarship recipients.
Ed Lodico Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Ed Lodico by his wife, Donna, and children, James, Sally, and Susan. The scholarship is for a full-time student enrolled for at least their third year at an accredited four-year college or university, majoring in science, math, or engineering. Two scholarships will be awarded from this fund beginning in 2011. Ed graduated from Cornell University where he earned a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree. After graduation, he joined Mobil Oil Company and worked five years in the Paulsboro, New Jersey, research labs. He then joined Marathon Oil in 1960, retiring in 1994 as Manager of Products and Services. He also attended Drexel Institute of Technology and received an MBA from Bowling Green State University. Ed was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Findlay Elks, Findlay Kiwanis, and Findlay Country Club. He was also a member of the Indian Lake Yacht Club where he served as commodore in 1986. The family has had a home on the lake for many years and spent many happy hours sailing there.
Garry and Kathleen Peiffer Fund

Garry and Kathleen Peiffer established this fund to support the unrestricted grantmaking of the Community Foundation. A long-time member of the Community Foundations Finance & Investment Committee, Garry was named to the Board of Trustees in 2009 and also serves as treasurer. Garry is senior vice president of Finance and Commercial Services for Marathon Petroleum Company LLC. He began his career with Marathon in 1974 and was appointed to his current role in 1998. He graduated magna cum laude from Bowling Green State University with a bachelors degree in accounting and is a certified public accountant. An active member of the community, Garry is a member of the Blanchard Valley Health Foundations Board of Trustees and Investment & Insurance Committee; the Blanchard Valley Port Authority Board; and the Fifth Third Bank (Northwestern Ohio) Board of Directors.
The Community Foundation is honored to carry out the charitable interests of our donors. We are deeply grateful to the hundreds of individuals who have established more than 260 funds and to the thousands of individuals who have contributed to them. Together, we are making a difference in our community. The following is a current list of the funds donors have established at the Community Foundation.* Many are endowments - permanent capital that will support local nonprofit organizations and their good works forever. You will notice that some funds are very flexible and can be used to address the ever-changing needs of our community, while other funds are very specific in their purpose. What all of these funds have in common is that they were established by people who wanted to support their community.
* Donors who wish for their funds to remain anonymous are not listed in the Funds of the Foundation section. Indicates Seed Funds. See page 28 for more information.
L. Dale Dorney Fund Established 1976; Revised 1999 L. Dale Dorney is our communitys father of philanthropy. Through his will in 1976, he established the Dorney Fund, a trust of the Cleveland Foundation. In 1992, the FindlayHancock County Community Foundation was established to complement and work cooperatively with the Dorney Fund. In 1999, when the Community Foundation became independent from the Cleveland Foundation, the Dorney Fund assets designated for Hancock County were returned to our community. Mary Ann Emerine Fund Established 2005 Mary Ann Speiser Emerine established this fund with a gift from her charitable remainder trust to support charitable organizations in Hancock County. Fifth Third Bank Fund Established 1994 Fifth Third Bank established this fund in the philanthropic tradition of Findlays founding fathers, to be a good corporate citizen in order to create a strong community. Findlay Industries, Inc. Fund Established 1993 This fund was established by the founder of Findlay Industries, Philip D. Gardner, to support our community. G. Richard and Beverly Fisher Fund Established 1995 Beverly Fisher established this fund as a means of putting her roots down in the community that became her home after many years of traveling for Dicks job with Marathon. She also established a scholarship in Dicks honor at the Community Foundation. Philip D. Gardner Fund Established 1993 Mr. Gardner, founder of Findlay Industries, Inc. and local philanthropist, established this fund to support the start-up of the Community Foundation. He also served on the steering committee that established the Community Foundation.
Unrestricted Funds Meeting ever-changing community needs.

Unrestricted gifts allow our program staff and board of trustees to do what they do bestassess community needs and respond by awarding grants to the nonprofit organizations that undertake our communitys most critical work. Unrestricted funds help the Community Foundation to support long-term solutions; respond quickly to emergencies; and meet changing social, cultural, educational, or environmental needs in our local community. Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 2 Established 1995 In addition to the designated funds Gertrude established for First Presbyterian Church and Hope House, this unrestricted fund supports our communitys changing needs. Bank One Fund Established 1993 Bank One established this fund as part of its strong tradition of community giving. This is a tradition which goes back to its predecessor companies, Diamond Savings & Loan and Hancock Savings & Loan. Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Barchent Jr. Fund Established 1995 Strong supporters of scouting, the Hancock County Fair,
and other local organizations, Dick and Shirley established this unrestricted fund to give back to their community. Florence G. Collins Fund Established 1995 A testamentary gift from the Florence G. Collins estate established this fund. Florence was a member of First Christian Church and was instrumental in bringing Girl Scouts to Findlay. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Fund Established 1993 Cooper Tire has a long tradition of being a responsible corporate citizen in our community. Many current and former Cooper employees are involved with the Community Foundation as board members, committee members, and donors. George Countryman Fund Established 2003 A 45-year Marathon Oil Company employee, George left this generous gift to our community as part of his estate. Richard and Barbara Deerhake Fund Established 1993 Dick, a retired orthopaedic surgeon, and Barbara, the first local program officer of the L. Dale Dorney Fund and first president of the Community Foundation, have supported the community in many leadership positions. Volunteerism and philanthropy have long been Deerhake family priorities.
Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Fund Established 1993 Ivan, former Chairman and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, and Dorothy, an active community member and mother to their five children, established this fund to support their community. Ivan served on the steering committee that helped establish the Community Foundation and on the Community Foundations Finance & Investment Committee. Hancor, Inc. Fund Established 1993 Hancor, founded in 1887 in Findlay, is committed to supporting communities in which it operates in order to provide services for its valued workforce. Intersil Corporation Fund Established 2002 Intersil Corporation established this fund to support our community. George H. and Helen K. Koepke Fund Established 1996 George and Helen moved to Findlay in 1985 at the invitation of their daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and David Healy, and Sandra and Lloyd Bunting. As dedicated supporters of our community , they admired the charitable objectives of the Community Foundation. Marjorie Kuhlman Fund Established 2002 A member of East Foulke Avenue Church of God where she was a Sunday school teacher and pianist, Marjorie left this unrestricted gift as part of her estate. Gertrude A. Lee Fund Established 2007 In her last will and testament, Gertrude Lee left an unrestricted gift to the Community Foundation. Gertrudes interests included supporting health care and womens issues. Howard and Carolyn Marvin Fund Established 2000 Longtime members of First Presbyterian Church, Howard and Carolyn left this estate gift to their community. Howard was a 40-year Marathon Oil employee and a deacon, elder, trustee, and financial secretary for the church.
Norman and Jane Nicholson Fund Established 1993 The Nicholson family moved to Findlay in 1960 where Norm worked for Marathon Oil until his retirement in 1986. He was co-chairman of the steering committee that established the Community Foundation and served on the Board of Trustees from 1996-2009. Jane volunteered at the hospital for 25 years and was instrumental in starting programs that enabled elderly residents to stay in their homes. The Ohio Bank Fund Established 1993 Reinvestment in the community where you live and work was the philosophy of Peter Hosler, founder of The Ohio Bank. Even though The Ohio Bank is no longer in operation, having merged with Sky Bank and later Huntington, this fund continues to support our community. OHM Corporation Fund Established 1993 This fund was established by CEO and President of OHM, James Kirk. Although OHM is no longer headquartered in Findlay, the fund serves as a permanent legacy and continues to support our community. Garry and Kathleen Peiffer Fund Established 2009 Garry and Kathleen established this fund to support the unrestricted grantmaking of the Community Foundation. A long-time member of the Community Foundations Finance & Investment Committee, Garry was named to the Board of Trustees in 2009 and also serves as treasurer. Pfeiffer Family Fund Established 1995 The Pfeiffer family moved to Findlay in 1957 when Sterling began working for McDonald & Company Securities. Active community members, Sterling and Meredith established this charitable lead trust to increase the unrestricted assets of the Community Foundation. The Schaefer Fund Established 2001 John H. Jack Schaefer originally established this fund as a donor-advised fund to support his charitable interests. Upon his death, the fund converted to unrestricted dollars to be distributed at the discretion of the Community Foundations Board of Trustees.
Madeleine Thomas Schneider Fund Established 2005 Born and raised in Findlay, Madeleines family had deep roots in the community. This fund was established through a gift from her estate to benefit Hancock County. It is the largest single gift made to the Community Foundation to date, and when received in 2005, it nearly doubled the assets of the Community Foundation. Schoonmaker Family Fund Established 1998 The Schoonmaker Family Charitable Lead Trust supports unrestricted grantmaking. Donald V. and Mary (Pat) Sink Fund Established 2006 To honor their lifelong family and business roots in Findlay and Hancock County, Don and Pat established this charitable gift annuity fund at the Community Foundation. Robert L. and Dortha W. Stober Fund Established 1998 A native of Hancock County, Dortha Wilch Stober believed that giving to the community was important. Hard-working people, she and her husband, Bob, were owners of Stobers Rubber Stamp Company from 1959-1994. Jack and Midge Thomas Fund Established 1997 Jack and Midge Thomas are Findlay natives and owned Thomas Jewelers located in downtown Findlay. They established this charitable remainder trust because they felt most fortunate to have grown up and lived in Findlay, and wanted to help ensure a positive future for the community. Tell and Opal Thompson Fund Established 2006 This fund was established through a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson to support Hancock County. The Community Endowment Fund Established 1993 This general unrestricted fund supports the community needs of Findlay and Hancock County as determined by the Community Foundation Board of Trustees. Gifts of all sizes are pooled together in this fund. Donors who wish to support the unrestricted grantmaking of the Community Foundation, without establishing a named fund of their own, may give to the Community Endowment Fund.
Deborah Ruth Wall Fund Established 1993 Jim and Pat Wall established this fund in memory of their daughter, Debbie, with the proceeds of her estate. A generous and caring young woman, they are confident she would approve of this gift to the Community Foundation for the benefit of the community. Whirlpool Foundation Fund Established 1993 Whirlpool Corporation established this unrestricted fund to support the community and their employees who benefit from the Community Foundations grantmaking. Whirlpools Findlay plant is the largest dishwasher manufacturing facility in the world.
the Greater Hancock County area and to aid the future development of a community arts center in downtown Findlay. M. Margaret Foster Education Fund Established 2005 This fund, established with a gift from the M. Margaret Foster estate, supports projects and programs that improve the quality of classroom education and stimulate student learning. M. Margaret Foster Health Fund Established 2005 This fund, established with a gift from the M. Margaret Foster estate, supports health-related causes concerned with heart disease, cancer, lupus, and arthritis. M. Margaret Foster Women and Childrens Fund Established 2005 This fund, established with a gift from the M. Margaret Foster estate, supports projects and programs of Hancock County agencies that address the issues of women and children in need or who may be homeless because of domestic separation or domestic violence. Hancock Education Fund Established 2001 The Hancock Education Fund is a cooperative grant program between the Community Foundation, Findlay Rotary, and Findlay Rotarys Golden Apple Teachers. The fund provides grant dollars to provide teachers with resources that promote 21st Century Learning skills. HancockREADS Endowment Fund Established 2001 HancockREADS, an initiative of the Community Foundation, promotes literacy by promoting a county-wide literacy philosophy and funding literacy programs. Handbags That Help Fund Established 2007 This fund supports the grantmaking of the Handbags That Help womens giving circle. Funds are raised annually through membership donations, creating a pool of dollars which are distributed to local nonprofit organizations. J. William Hollington Fund Established 1997 Mary Masters Hollington established this fund in the name
of her son, Bill Hollington, to support programs for diabetic children residing in Hancock County. Richard and Lynn McCord Fund Established 1993 Dick and Lynn established this fund to support medical needs in the community. William J. Moore Fund Established 2006 This fund, established by his four daughters, supports recreational activities for youth in Hancock County with a specific interest in hunting and fishing. National Lime & Stone Company Fund Established 1993 National Lime & Stone Company established this fund to provide funding for educational programs in our community. Tom and Esther Orndorff Fund Established 1995 Esther Orndorff established this fund to support educational programs in the Hancock County Schools with emphasis on the Hancock Education Fund. G. (Bud) and Valerie Poole Fund Established 1994 Natives of Hancock County and graduates of Van Buren High School, Bud and Valerie Poole established this fund to support the educational needs of our community. Anna Van Gorder Fund Established 2002 Anna Van Gorder left this gift as part of her estate to provide for the care, comfort, and pleasure of elderly persons of Hancock County. Barton and Josephine Wilson Fund for Education Established 2001 This fund was established by Josephine Wilson to support the educational needs of our community. Youth in Philanthropy Grants Fund/ECLIPSe Established 2001 This fund supports the grantmaking of ECLIPSe, a Hancock County youth grantmaking council which trains future civic leaders in philanthropy.
Field of Interest FUNDS Connecting personal values to high-impact opportunities.

Field of interest funds allow you to target your gift to address needs in the area of your choicearts, health, education, aging, at-risk youth, etc. Our board awards grants to community organizations and programs that are making a difference in the area you select. Your gift stays flexible enough to meet community needs in your interest areaeven as needs change over time. John C. and Jane C. Barbieri Fund Established 1999 To celebrate the new millenium, John and Jane Barbieri established this fund to support educational projects and programs in our community. Field of Interest Fund for Education Established 1993 This fund supports education in our community by pooling together the gifts of multiple donors. The Findlay Publishing Company Fund Established 1993 The Findlay Publishing Company established this fund to support structured educational programs that benefit the community. Beverly Fisher Community Fund Established 2007 Beverly established this fund for the improvement of
Agency ENDOWMENT Funds Endowing your nonprofit organization

Nonprofit organizations place their endowments with the Community Foundation as a way to protect and grow their funds for their organizations future. As the endowments grow, they become an increasingly valuable source of support for the programs and services these agencies provide to our community. The following nonprofit organizations have established endowments at the Community Foundation. Arlington Local School District Capital Improvement Fund Established 2006 This fund was established by the Arlington School Foundation to provide a means for donors to support land and building acquisitions and capital improvements for Arlington Local Schools. Arlington Local School District Educational Excellence Fund Established 2006 This fund was established by the Arlington School Foundation to support the enhancement of the classroom experience and improve the effectiveness of the curriculum for Arlington Local Schools. Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center Fund Established 2002 This fund was established by library founder, Nina Parker, to support the agencys educational programs, services, and capital improvements in its efforts to build harmony and understanding. Blanchard Valley Center Endowment Fund Established 2006 This fund provides general support for Blanchard Valley Center, which serves Hancock County children and adults with disabilities. Boy Scouts / Local Council Fund Established 2006 This fund supports the efforts of the Black Swamp Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Camp Berry Boy Scout Fund Established 2005 This fund was established to maintain, sustain, and improve the facilities at Camp Berry for generations of scouts. Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio Fund Established 2005 The Friends of Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio established this fund to support youth programs and projects of Camp Fire. Camp Glen Scholarship Fund Established 2005 The Friends of Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio established this fund to support a scholarship program to send area youth to Camp Glen for resident or day camp. Cancer Patient Services Endowment Fund Established 2003 This fund supports the agency as it works to assist cancer patients and their families by providing them with physical, emotional, and financial assistance as well as educational resources. Century Health Family Service Fund Established 2000 This fund supports the agencys services as a mental health and substance abuse outpatient clinic and its programming which directly impacts the mental well-being of individuals and families. City Mission of Findlay, Ohio, Capital Fund Established 2001 This fund supports the agencys land and building acquisitions and capital improvements. City Mission serves the physical and spiritual needs of both local and transient persons by providing shelter, food, and rest in emergency situations. The Community Improvement Fund Established 2006 Established by the City of Findlay, this fund supports community improvements, including the creation of a downtown park and other projects within the community. Barbara Deerhake Fund Established 2003 Established by the Community Foundation Board of Trustees to recognize Barbaras years of service as program
officer of the L. Dale Dorney Fund and president of the Community Foundation, this endowed fund supports the operational costs of the Community Foundation. Family Resource Centers Fund Established 2004 This fund supports Family Resource Centers and its programs which provide specialized behavioral health services to individuals, children, and families to strengthen family life and promote personal growth. Findlay Art League Fund for Visual Arts Established 2005 This fund supports visual arts in Hancock County through the promotion of local artists, community education, and gallery shows. Findlay Enrichment Program Inc. Fund Established 2006 This fund was established by the parent group to support and encourage educational enrichment programs for children in Findlay City Schools, as well as broaden the number of services offered and students served. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Administrative Endowment Fund Established 1999 The Community Foundation Board of Trustees established this fund to support its annual operating costs. The board strives to maintain low administrative fees while still being able to support the growth of the Community Foundation. Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Fund Established 2000 This fund supports Hope House, a transitional residence facility for homeless women and children. Hope House was founded in 1990 by Sister Karen Elliott with a grant from the L. Dale Dorney Fund. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Fund Established 2002 This fund supports the programs, projects, and capital purchases of the library. Founding Fathers Lecture Series of the Hancock Historical Museum Fund Established 2000 This fund was established by the Museum Foundation to support the lecture series and in honor of the five founding
fathers of the Museum Association: Harold Corbin, Jack Harrington, Ed Heminger, Joe Opperman, and Jim Brucklacher. Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Fund Established 1995 This fund supports the Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library and its programs. It was the first agency endowment established at the Community Foundation. Hancock County Agency On Aging Fund Established 2004 This fund supports programs and services provided by the Hancock County Agency on Aging, which seeks to enhance the quality of life of older adults by empowering them to maintain independence through advocacy, education, support, and fellowship. Hancock County Sheriff - K-9 Unit Fund Established 2008 This fund supports the Hancock County Sheriff s Departments K-9 Unit, providing funds for purchases, training, and maintenance. The initial gift to this fund was made by Findlay native and NFL quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, through The Giving Back Fund. Hancock Parks Bicycling Fund Established 2006 This fund supports construction and maintenance of bicycle paths and trails in Hancock County. It also supports bicycle safety classes and bicycle recreation programs as determined by the Hancock Parks Foundation. Hancock Parks Endowment Fund Established 1999 The Hancock Parks Foundation established this fund to support the Hancock Park District and other qualified organizations, exclusively for parks and other recreational activities within Hancock County. Humane Society of Hancock County Fund Established 2006 This fund supports programs, projects, clinics, and capital improvements as determined by the Humane Society Foundation of Hancock County.
Gene & Evelyn Kelsey Fund For Hancock Christian Clearing House Established 2009 This fund was established by the Hancock Christian Clearing House board of directors in honor of the couples many years of dedication to the organization. This fund will support the agencys mission to provide emergency assistance to Hancock County residents. Law Enforcement - K-9 Fund Established 2006 This fund was established to support the Findlay City Police Departments canine officer program, as well as to provide related equipment and training. The initial gift to this fund was made by Findlay native and NFL quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, through The Giving Back Fund. Mazza Enthusiasts Endowment Fund Established 2000 This fund was established by volunteers and supporters of the Mazza Museum to foster artistic excellence in childrens literature through general support of the museum and support of the Medallion Program. McClelland Family Student Art Fund Established 2004 The McClelland Family established this fund to support the Findlay Art League and student art exhibits. Old Mill Stream Foundation Fund Established 2008 This fund was established by the Old Mill Stream Foundation, to perpetuate the activities and to sustain the Hancock County Fairgrounds. This fund serves to support this mission in perpetuity, predominantly for the benefit of Junior Fair activities in Hancock County. Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services Fund Established 2002 This fund supports the agency and its programs and projects related to domestic violence and sexual assault. Owens Community College - Findlay Campus Fund Established 2006 This fund was established by the Owens Community College Foundation to support scholarships and other programs for the Findlay Campus.
Miriam S. Rader McComb Public Library Fund Established 2008 This fund was made possible by a gift from Dave Rader and Susan Kinn, the children of Miriam S. Rader, former director and lifelong supporter of the library. Her dedication to the library and the community was tremendous and this fund stands as a fitting tribute to her 44 years of service. Read For Life Fund Established 2008 This agency endowment fund was established by Read For Life, an adult literacy program which provides reading instruction through trained volunteers. United Way of Hancock County Fund Established 1996 The purpose of this fund, established by the United Way Foundation, is to support the programs of United Way and its member agencies, and to support the administrative expenses of United Way. The University of Findlay Fund Established 1999 This fund was established by the university to support scholarship opportunities for students and for general operating needs. Winebrenner Theological Seminary Fund Established 2008 This fund was established by Winebrenner Theological Seminary to support their work in perpetuity.
Designated ENDOWMENT Funds Helping sustain and grow local organizations.

A designated fund provides a wonderful way to give back to one or more specific organizations that have touched your life. Your gift provides more than just annual fundingyour favorite organization will benefit from the Community Foundations investment stewardship and ability to manage endowment funds. Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 1 Established 1995 This fund, established by Ms. Anderson, will support the First Presbyterian Church of Findlay for 20 years. After that time, the funds will convert to unrestricted support for the community. Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 3 Established 1998 This fund, established by Ms. Anderson in her estate plan, supports Hope House for the Homeless for 20 years. After that time, the funds will convert to unrestricted support for the community. Richard N. and Mildred B. Bishop Fund Established 2005 This fund, established in honor of Richard and Mildred by their children, supports Hancock Christian Clearing House. James F. and Mary Alys Brucklacher Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Established 1995 The Brucklachers established this trust to share their good fortune with their home community and with the charitable organizations they have long supported. City Mission of Findlay, Ohio, Fund Established 1999 M. Margaret Foster established this fund to support the City Mission, an emergency shelter for those in need. Harry F. Cooper Band Trust Established 1997 This fund, established by a gift from the estate of Harry Cooper, supports travel expenses of the Findlay High School band. Historically, this fund has been used to support travel expenses to bowl games in accordance with his wishes.
The Family Center Fund Established 2005 This fund supports the Family Center, a multi-tenant nonprofit facility. Findlay Area Arts Fund Established 2003 This fund supports the operational costs of the Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County, which provides, encourages, and promotes quality arts presentations, educational opportunities, and entertainment. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Fund Genealogy Established 2000 M. Margaret Foster established this fund to support the genealogy department of the library. M. Margaret Foster Fund for Voices for Children/ CASA of Hancock County Established 2005 A gift from the estate of M. Margaret Foster established this fund which supports Voices for Children/CASA of Hancock County. M. Margaret Foster Fund for United Way of Hancock County Established 2005 A gift from the estate of M. Margaret Foster established this fund which supports agencies of the United Way of Hancock County. Friends of Handbags That Help Fund Established 2007 This fund supports the administrative costs of the Handbags That Help womens giving circle. Greenway Conservancy Fund Established 2008 This fund was established by Findlay residents, Bert and Marlene Rayl, to encourage and support environmental conservation education. Hancock Historical Museum Fund Established 2000 M. Margaret Foster established this fund to support the maintenance of the Little Red Schoolhouse, the MacArthur Train, and the Mae Hutson Local History Resource Center.
Hancock Youth Leadership Fund Established 2002 This fund, established through a gift from Intersil Corporation, supports the programs of Hancock Youth Leadership. Handbags That Help Endowment Fund Established 2007 Established by an anonymous donor as a show of support for Handbags That Help in its inaugural year, this fund is a permanent endowment fund which supports the annual grantmaking of the womens giving circle. David S. and Susan M. Healy Fund Established 2000 Dave and Suzi established this fund to support the administrative costs of the Community Foundation. Retired from Spencer-Patterson Insurance, Dave currently serves on the Community Foundations Board of Trustees and served as Chairman from 2007-2010. William H. and Martha E. Lape Fund for Innovative Initiatives Established 1997 Martha Lape established this fund to support innovative initiatives inspired by teachers, staff, and administrators of Findlay City Schools. Patricia M. and John M. Luther Fund Established 2003 Believing that intergenerational experiences enrich the lives of both the very young and older citizens, John and Patty established this fund to benefit Macklin Intergenerational Institute. Macklin Intergenerational Institute Professional Development/Continuing Education Fund Established 2005 Gordon Macklin established this fund in memory of his wife, Marilyn, to support professional development and continuing education training opportunities through the Macklin Intergenerational Institute. Marilyns Kids of the Macklin Intergenerational Institute Fund Established 2005 Gordon Macklin established this fund in memory of his wife, Marilyn, to provide scholarship assistance for intergenerational childcare opportunities for working parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Richard J. McCall Boy Scout Camping Fund Established 2000 This fund was established by Dicks wife, Betty, and children, Dianna, Janet, James, and David, to ensure that Boy Scouts residing in Hancock County have the opportunity to attend summer camp at Camp Berry or the National Jamboree. Zach Morgan Memorial Youth Leadership Fund Established 2007 This fund, established in memory of Zach by his family, supports youth leadership opportunities in Hancock County, in particular the ECLIPSe program and Hancock Youth Leadership. Marv and Judy Rower Fund for Hancock Christian Clearing House Established 2001 Marv and Judy established this fund for Hancock Christian Clearing House to support local individuals in need of assistance with housing, utilities, medical needs, food, and transportation. Judy served on the Community Foundations Board of Trustees from 1996-2009. Secor Fund Established 1997 This fund was established through a gift from the estate of Dorothy (Sikorski) Secor, to honor her husband, Steve, and as her personal legacy. It supports Project N.O.W. (New Opportunities for Work), a program of Millstream Career & Technology Center. Senior Citizens Building Fund Established 2007 This fund was established by an anonymous donor through a Charitable IRA Rollover in support of future efforts to build a new senior citizens center. The balance of this fund was dispersed to the Hancock County Agency on Aging in 2009 to support the purchase and renovation of the new facility on Melrose Avenue. Tell Thompson University of Findlay Fund Established 2006 This fund, established with a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson to honor her husband, supports general operations of the University of Findlay.
Tell Thompson YMCA Fund Established 2006 This fund, established with a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson to honor her husband, supports the general operations of the Findlay Family YMCA. Tell and Opal Thompson Blanchard Valley Health Foundation Fund Established 2006 This fund, established with a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson, is designated for the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation and supports operating expenses of the Blanchard Valley Health System. Tell and Opal Thompson Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Fund Established 2006 This fund, established with a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson, supports the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Tell and Opal Thompson Lutheran Church Fund Established 2006 This fund, established with a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson, supports various Lutheran charities. Tell, Opal, and Richard Thompson Blanchard Valley Center Fund Established 2006 This fund, established with a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson, supports the care, repair, and maintenance of residential facilities at Blanchard Valley Center. United Way of Hancock County Administrative Endowment Fund Established 2002 The fund, established with an initial gift from Intersil Corporation, supports the United Way of Hancock Countys administrative needs. Walter L. Weber Fund Established 2004 This fund, established by Norma L. Weber in memory of her husband, Walter, and his parents, Fred and Kathryn Weber, is designated for the perpetual care of grounds and landscaping at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Barton and Josephine Wilson Fund for Mazza Museum Established 2001 This fund was established by Josephine Wilson to support the administrative costs of the Mazza Museum. Grant and Emily Young Fund Established 2000 Emily Settle Young established this fund in memory of her husband, Grant, to publicly acknowledge the many benefits he received from YMCA programs when he was young. The fund supports membership and activity fees for underprivileged children in Findlay and Hancock County. Youth in Philanthropy Endowment Fund/ECLIPSe Established 2001 This fund was started with a grant from the Community, Higher Education, and School Partnership (CHESP) to help develop a Hancock County youth grantmaking council to train future civic leaders in philanthropy. This program has since evolved into our Emerging Community Leaders Investing in Philanthropic Service (ECLIPSe) program.
Program Sponsorship Funds

When warranted, we may choose to provide fiscal and program sponsorship for charitable projects that further the mission of the Community Foundation. Program services include the provision of nonprofit status to the project (thus making contributions tax-deductible), acknowledging and managing contributions, and the authorization and payment of grants and expenses from the fund. The primary beneficiaries of program sponsor services are typically new charities without an IRS determination letter and community groups planning a specific short-term project that is clearly charitable in nature. Northwest Ohio Flood Mitigation Partnership Established 2007 This fund supports the efforts of the public-private partnership to expedite the design and development of a long-range flood mitigation plan to alleviate flooding throughout the Blanchard River Watershed.
Supporting Organizations High impact, high involvement, low hassle.

A supporting organization is an excellent alternative to a private foundation. You select some of the board members and support the causes you care about most, while enjoying the favorable tax treatment, immediate startup, and ease of administration associated with working through the Community Foundation. Hancock Properties Foundation Established 2005 This supporting organization was established to oversee the renovation, development, and administration of the Family Center, a multi-tenant nonprofit center. Frank A. & Annett Hollington Guglielmi Family Fund Established 2000 This supporting organization was established by the Guglielmis to teach their children about philanthropy and to continue the familys tradition of giving to their community.
Arlington School Foundation: Sara Wagner Gast Memorial Fund Established 2007 This fund, established in memory of Sara by her family, supports the band, cheerleading, and extra-curricular programs at Arlington Local Schools. Frank R. and Mary Jane Cosiano Fund Established 2005 This fund was created to support the familys charitable interests. Allan H. Davis Fund Established 2004 Findlay native, Judge Allan Davis, established this fund to support his charitable giving. He has been a strong supporter of the Community Foundation from the very beginning, serving as chairman for the original Dorney Fund (1978-1997) and currently as a member of the Finance & Investment Committee. Thomas B. Donnell Fund Established 1993 A philanthropist with deep family roots in the community, Tom Donnell established the very first donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation to support his charitable interests. Tom was co-chairman of the steering committee that established the Community Foundation and currently serves on the Finance & Investment Committee. Findlay Rotary Foundation Forward Fund Established 2001 The goal of this fund is to make a substantial and lasting contribution to the local community through the support of worthy causes and projects as determined by the Findlay Rotary Foundation. First Fruits Christian Fund Established 2005 This fund was established to initiate, support, and promote Christian charitable endeavors. Kidd Foundation Fund Established 2005 This fund was established by M. John Kidd III to support charitable causes.
Kneeskern Family Fund Established 1997 This fund was established to support the familys charitable interests in Tiffin and Seneca County. Marilyn and Gordon Macklin Intergenerational Institute Fund Established 2003 This fund, established by a gift from the estate of Gordon Macklin, supports the Macklin Intergenerational Institute and its programs, improving the lives of all ages through multi-age programming, care, community relationships, and creative communication. Andy and Mary Ellen Peters Family Fund Established 2004 This fund supports the familys charitable interests. J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt Family Fund Established 1999 Alec and Sandy established this fund to contribute to the progress of people helping people for future generations. A retired Cooper Tire executive, Alec currently serves on the Community Foundations Board of Trustees. Ralph Russo Family Fund Established 2003 This fund was created to support the familys charitable interests. A local attorney, Ralph currently serves on the Community Foundations Board of Trustees. Jeremy Shock Memorial Fund Established 2007 This fund, established by the Shock Family with the assistance of Fresh Encounter, Inc., to honor Lance Corporal Jeremy Shock USMC, will benefit the City of Green Springs Parks & Recreation Department. Elaine and Gene Stevens Family Foundation Established 2005 Elaine and Gene Stevens, local business owners since 1980, established this fund to give back to the community and to ensure that charitable giving will continue to be part of the Stevens family tradition. Jane J. and Raymond J. Tille, M.D., Fund Established 1995 Jane and Raymond established this fund to support womens health issues in Hancock County focusing on routine and
Donor-Advised Funds A personal approach to giving.

Donor-advised funds are convenient, flexible tools for individuals, families, businesses, or groups that want to be personally involved in suggesting grant awards made possible by their gifts. If you have a range of community interests, you may find that a donor-advised fund is an ideal vehicle for fulfilling your charitable wishes. Craig and Mary Lou Anderson Family Foundation Fund Established 2006 Craig and Mary Lou established this fund to give back to their community, where they have been involved for more than 30 years. Arlington School Foundation Advised Fund Established 2006 This fund supports the administrative costs of the Arlington School Foundation as it works to raise funds for Arlington Local Schools.
preventative medical services and education for women in need. C. P. and Evelyn J. Weaver Fund Established 1999 Lifelong residents of Hancock County, C.P. and Evelyn established this fund to give back to their community. Charles J. Younger Fund Established 1996 Chuck established this fund to support his charitable interests and give back to the community. A former executive vice president at Continental Cablevision, he serves on the Board of Trustees for the Community Foundation including serving as Chairman from 2004-2007. Mariann Dana Younger Fund Established 1996 Mariann established this fund with a special interest in organizations dealing with children and the public good.
Eva Kate Cowen Anderson Scholarship Established 2000 Craig and Mary Lou Anderson and Jerry and Paula Anderson established this fund in memory of their mother. This scholarship is for a Randolph Central High School (NY) graduating senior who is committed to caregiving and wishes to pursue post-secondary education in nursing. Arlington School Foundation Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by the Arlington School Foundation, is for a graduating senior from Arlington High School. Arlington School Foundation: W.S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge Family Scholarship Established 2002 This scholarship, established in honor of Sherman and Wanda by their family, is for an Arlington High School senior who participated in sports. Arlington School Foundation: Harold Doc Castor Memorial Scholarship Established 2008 This scholarship fund was established in memory of longtime football coach, Harold Doc Castor, for a graduating senior from Arlington High School. Arlington School Foundation: Dally Family Scholarship Established 2007 This four-year scholarship was established by Marie M. Dally and the Dally Family to support college tuition costs for students graduating from Arlington High School. Arlington School Foundation: Keith and Sheila Jolliff Family Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship was established by Keith and Sheila for a graduating senior from Arlington High School who plans to obtain a degree in Business Administration or Procurement. Arlington School Foundation: Robert and Helen McClelland Farm Child Scholarship Established 2003 This scholarship, established by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, is for a graduating senior from Arlington High School who was raised on an operating farm in Hancock County.
Arlington School Foundation: Cathie L. Solt Memorial Scholarship Established 2008 This scholarship fund, established by Michael and Mabel Yung-I Wu Solt to honor Michaels sister, is for an Arlington High School senior. Randy Baker Girls Basketball Scholarship Established 2008 This four-year scholarship was established by long-time coach, Randy Baker, to assist girls basketball players at Arcadia High School in pursuing a college education. Albert J. Ball Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Ruth Ball in memory of her husband, is for a Hancock County graduating senior who will pursue a business degree. Warren Bullet and Peg Kirk Bell Scholarship Established 2008 This four-year scholarship, established by the Findlay Country Club as part of their 100th anniversary celebration, is for a Findlay High School senior athlete who demonstrates perseverance and determination in overcoming significant adversity in his or her life. Daniel R. Bennett Scholarship Established 1998 Daniel Bennett, the former owner of Bennett Brothers Furniture Store in McComb, left a trust to establish a scholarship program for McComb High School. This scholarship is for graduating seniors who demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and good citizenship. Ben Breece Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship was established by Bens wife, Midge, daughter, Lynne, and son, Bernie, for a graduate of OttawaGlandorf High School or graduate of Millstream Career & Technology Center who resides in the Ottawa-Glandorf school district. The family especially wishes to identify a dedicated student with entrepreneurial aspirations. Joseph R. and Westelle L. Browne Performing Arts Scholarship Established 1996 Joe and Wes established this scholarship for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major or minor degree in vocal or instrumental music.
Scholarship Funds Investing in deserving students may be the best investment you ever make.
A scholarship is an investment in your communitys future. The Community Foundation provides the expertise in administering the application process and awards scholarships to deserving students. You can create a scholarship as a memorial to someone special, selecting eligibility criteria that exemplify that persons goals and values. Or, you may use it to express your own educational valuesor those of your family or business. Our program staff tracks performance to ensure students continue to meet the terms for scholarship support. Neil Acharya Memorial Tennis Scholarship Established 2006 Established by the family in memory of Neil, a 2002 Findlay High School graduate, this scholarship is for a Findlay High School student who participates in tennis and is active in school and community activities. Herb S. Aldrich Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established in memory of Herb by his family, is for a student athlete from McComb High School.
April Rodeheffer Burbach Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Aprils family in her memory, supports a soccer player at Findlay High School. Lora Wiest Burgderfer Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by Lora in her trust, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning. Kylene Bycynski Memorial Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship was established by Sheldon and Elizabeth Bycynski and their daughter, Loresa, in memory of their daughter and sister. It is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who has matured during his or her high school career and has made great strides to get their life on track. Kathy Carty Memorial Writing Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major in English, writing, or literature. A Chance to Dance Scholarship Established 2007 The scholarship fund, established by Judy Reading, provides gifted ballet students with financial assistance to further their dance education. James L. Child Jr. Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established in memory of James by the Child family, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a degree in engineering. Floyd J. and Alice K. Curran Scholarship Established 2002 This renewable scholarship, established by Floyd and Alice, is for a high school graduate from a state-chartered school or private school located in Hancock County. Special consideration is given to students from Arcadia High School. Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship Established 2006 This four-year scholarship, established by Mariann Dana Younger in memory of her mother, is for a Mt. Pulaski
High School (IL) graduating senior who has participated in music, art, or drama while in high school. Richard E. (Dick) Daugherty Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by The Findlay Publishing Company with the Findlay Rotary Club, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major in the arts, including graphic design, music, dance, theatre, broadcasting, or speech. William P. and Pauline J. Deisel Scholarship Established 2008 William and Pauline established a trust in 1952 to benefit students in Allen County. These funds were transferred to the Community Foundation in 2008 from the trust held at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. The scholarship benefits a graduating senior from an Allen County high school with an emphasis on faith-based community service. David Egbert Memorial Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by family and friends in memory of this local sports writer, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who has earned a varsity letter in baseball or softball while maintaining a strong academic record. Esfandiary-Palte Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Jim and Mahrokh (Esfandiary) Palte, is for an Ottawa-Glandorf High School graduating senior. Priority is given to students who are the first in their family to pursue post-secondary education. Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Established 2008 This scholarship fund was established by an anonymous donor to benefit a math student in the senior class at Cory Rawson High School. The scholarship is awarded to the top student as determined by a mathematical formula based on GPA and ACT scores. Jennifer L. Fell Memorial Art Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by the staff of Findlay High School, is for a graduating senior from Findlay High School who has taken at least two years of visual arts courses in high school and will study and pursue a career in the arts.
Findlay Area Golf Association Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship, established by FAGA, is for a graduating senior of a Hancock County high school who has satisfied the requirements to qualify for the FAGA Championship two of the last three years. Findlay Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship, established by M. Margaret Foster, is for a female who resides in Hancock County, is currently employed, and wishes to pursue a degree that will improve their profession, income, or standard of life. Findlay City Schools Social Studies Teacher Memorial Scholarship in memory of Charles Robert Clapper, Sheila Lewis, and Mary Ellen Poff This scholarship supports a Findlay High School senior who excelled in social studies and plans to pursue a major in an area of social studies including, but not limited to, pre-law, economics, psychology, political science, or international relations. Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship provides financial support to a graduating senior who resides in Hancock County and wishes to pursue a course of pre-law or paralegal studies. Findlay High School Alumni Association Scholarship Established 1998 The Findlay High School Alumni Association supports this fund with an annual fundraiser each fall. This scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who shows enthusiasm for learning. Findlay High School Class of 1956 Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by the Class of 1956 at their 50-year class reunion, is for a Findlay High School graduate who wishes to pursue a degree in education. Findlay Rotary Club Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship is for a Hancock County graduating senior who demonstrates involvement in school and community activities.
Richard Fisher Athletic Scholarship Established 2000 This four-year scholarship, established by Beverly Fisher in memory of her husband, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who has participated in athletics. M. Margaret Foster Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship, established by M. Margaret Foster, is for a graduate of a Hancock County high school who will pursue a degree in English or in a related field such as written or oral communications, foreign language, or creative writing. William Clark Foster Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship, established by M. Margaret Foster in honor of her brother, is for a graduate of a Hancock County high school planning to pursue a pre-law degree, or a college graduate who will begin his or her first year of law school. Mandy Friar Memorial Scholarship Established 2005 This scholarship, established by Mandys family, is for a graduating senior from Findlay High School who demonstrates school and community participation. Jean C. Graham Womens Scholarship Established 1997 Jean established this fund to provide assistance that will open doors and provide opportunity for young women in Hancock County. This four-year scholarship is for a female graduating from a Hancock County high school who has demonstrated hard work, good citizenship, dependability, and character. Tennyson Guyer Speech Award Established 1997 This scholarship was established by Mrs. Edith Mae Guyer in memory of her husband, U.S. Congressman Tennyson Guyer. Born and raised in Findlay, Guyer was a member of the Ohio State Senate from 1959 to 1972, and served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 until his death in 1981. The scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who excels in speech. Wilbur E. Hall Sr. Scholarship Established 1997 Wilbur E. Hall Sr. established this scholarship for a Findlay High School graduating senior who is an outstanding
member of the Thespian Society and has participated in a Findlay High School theater production. Beth Bradley Heck Memorial Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Jim Heck in memory of his wife, is for a female graduate of a Hancock County high school who demonstrates good citizenship and leadership in her school and community. The Findlay Rotary Club serves as the selection committee. W. Kenneth and Ruth S. Helvie Scholarship Established 2005 This scholarship, established through a bequest by the Helvies, is for a graduate of a Hancock County high school who has demonstrated good citizenship and attendance and wishes to pursue a post-secondary education. Historic Preservation Guild Memorial Scholarship Established 2005 This scholarship, established by the Historic Preservation Guild in memory of Charles L. Ebersole, recognizes the accomplishments of graduates of Hancock County schools who will be entering at least their junior year in college studying Historic Preservation, Architecture, or History Education. Dr. Clifford L. Hite Memorial Scholarship Established 2008 This scholarship fund was established by family and friends to honor Dr. Clifford L. Hite. Hite served as coordinator of music and conductor for the Findlay Senior High School concert and marching bands and the symphony orchestra from 1943 to 1977. It will benefit a Findlay High School student who will pursue a degree in vocal or instrumental music. John W. Hollington Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship, established by Mary Hollington, is for an individual who lives in Hancock County and is a graduate of a Hancock County high school. It is for a high school senior entering his or her first year of college or an older student who will be returning to college after an absence. The Findlay Rotary Club serves as the selection committee. Huston Financial Services Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship, established by Dennis Huston, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a
degree in business or finance, and has participated in a varsity sport at Findlay High School for at least one year. Intersil Science and Engineering Scholarship Established 2002 This scholarship, dedicated to future engineers of our community, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school who plans to pursue an engineering degree. Earl and Laverne Irons Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is dedicated to a Findlay High School graduating senior who has an outstanding record of extracurricular activities. The Findlay Rotary Club serves as the selection committee. William H. Jackson Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by Barbara Muzy and family in memory of her brother, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue instrumental music education. Ronald N. Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by Shirley (Jenkins) Pettit, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who attended Donnell Middle School for a least one full school year and earned a letter in at least one sport during his or her attendance there. Kyle Johnson Information Technology Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Mike and Ann Johnson in memory of their son, is for a graduating senior from Millstream Career & Technology Center who resides in Hancock County, has been enrolled in the Information Technology Program at Millstream, and plans to continue their studies in that field. Kyle Dean Johnson Super Techie Award Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Mike and Ann Johnson in memory of their son, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who has provided technical assistance and participated in at least four theatrical performances during their FHS career.
April Sue Jones Memorial Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship, established by Sue Jones Decker in memory of her daughter, is for a female graduating senior from Cory-Rawson High School who has lettered in two of the following sports: basketball, volleyball, outdoor track, or softball. Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Medical Missions Established 2007 This fund was established in memory of Brad by his family, co-workers, and friends. The scholarship supports Northwest Ohio pharmacy students who wish to participate, as Brad did, in medical mission trips as part of the West Ohio Conference Medical Mission Team to Nuevo Progresso, Mexico. Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka Memorial Scholarship Established 2007 The scholarship fund, established by Vickie Kobeszka in memory of her daughter, is for a graduating senior of Liberty-Benton High School who demonstrates a positive attitude, is ready and willing to go above and beyond, and is involved in his or her community or church. Vance Kramer III Memorial Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by Vance Kramer II and family in memory of Vance, is for a graduating Findlay High School senior who has excelled in art, drama, or music. Derek T. Krueger Memorial Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship was established by Dereks family with funds raised by the Liberty Benton Golf Team at their annual golf outing. It is for a graduating senior of LibertyBenton High School who was a member of the golf team and lettered for at least one year. William H. and Virginia W. Kuck Church and Community Achievement Award Established 2001 This scholarship, established by Sherry Biederman in honor of her parents, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school. It honors a student who has been a role model for their peers and has set an example for volunteerism and commitment to their church and community.
Dave and Marge Lodge Golf Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Marjorie Lodge in memory of her husband, is for a graduating senior from Findlay High School who has played golf for no less than two years and who will enroll in a math or science curriculum in college. Ed Lodico Memorial Scholarship Established 2009 This scholarship was established in memory of Ed by his wife, Donna, and children, James, Sally, and Susan. The scholarship supports a college junior majoring in science, math, or engineering. Kyle P. Luginbuhl Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 The scholarship, established by Philip and Deb Luginbuhl in memory of their son, is available to students or graduates of Bluffton High School or any rural high school (Allen, Hancock, Hardin or Putnam County) wanting to participate in international student study programs through their college, or as part of the Rotary International Exchange program. Benjamin R. L. Lunn Merit Scholarship Established 1998 Larry and Sondra Lunn and their sons, Andrew and Nick, established this fund in memory of their son and brother. This scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduate who has participated and lettered in a sport at Findlay High School (preferably football or track). Punk and Martha Mains Memorial Scholarship Established 1998 L. H. Punk Mains established this fund in memory of his wife, Martha. This scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who is a well-rounded student. M. Andrew May Scholarship Established 1999 This fund was established in memory of Andy by his parents, Mark May and Elizabeth Wood, and his sister, Katelyn. This scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who wishes to pursue a major in writing, political science, government, or any field of social studies.
Erica Miller Culinary Arts Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Bryan and Karen Miller in memory of their daughter, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school who is enrolled in the culinary arts program at Millstream Career & Technology Center and plans to pursue additional training in culinary arts. Glendora Mills Scholarship Fund Established 1999 This fund was created in 1958 by Glendora and Bertha Mills, both teachers at Donnell and Findlay High School, as a loan program for students. In 1999, administration of this fund was transferred to the Community Foundation, and at such a time as all loans are paid in full, this fund will operate as a standard scholarship. Thomas E. Moore Perpetual College Award Established 2008 Thomas E. Moore attended Lincoln Elementary, Donnell Junior High, and Findlay High School. He established this scholarship to benefit a Findlay High School senior because of his fond memories of this community. Zach Morgan Memorial Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship, established by Dana and Kathy Morgan in memory of their son, is for a Liberty-Benton High School graduating senior who has participated in one or more varsity sports while in high school, is a member of National Honor Society, and who demonstrates vision, insightfulness, thoughtfulness, and compassion. Needler Family Scholarship Established 2002 This scholarship, established by the Needler Family, is for Fresh Encounter, Inc., employees and family members who are planning to attend college majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, food service management, business, wholesale or retail business, or the independent grocer business. John Noble Hockey Scholarship Established 2000 This four-year scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a graduating Findlay High School senior who played hockey, received a varsity athletic letter, demonstrates leadership ability, and has good moral character.
Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Medical Scholarship Established 2009 The physicians at Ohio Orthopaedics established this scholarship to support graduating seniors of a Blanchard Valley Conference School or Findlay High School who will pursue a degree in the medical profession including, but not limited to, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Athletic Training. Mike and Pat Oxley Scholarship Established 2002 This scholarship was established by Mike and Pat for a graduating senior from Findlay High School who has made a significant contribution to his or her school and participates in extra-curricular activities. Partners In Education Scholarship Established 2009 This general scholarship fund was established in 2009 by the Board of Trustees of the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation to encourage the involvement of donors who wish to contribute to the higher education of area youth, but dont wish to establish a named fund. Brad S. Reddick Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 This fund, established by Brads classmates from the Findlay High School Class of 1976, is for a graduate of Findlay High School. Roger Renz Memorial Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who displays dedication to basketball and demonstrates an intense and unselfish style of play on the court. E. D. (Bud) and Jean Retter Scholarship Established 1998 This scholarship, established by Jean Ellis Retter in memory of her husband, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major in math or science. John Edward Seman Memorial Scholarship Established 2005 This scholarship, established by David and Lisabeth Seman in memory of their son, is for a graduating Findlay High
School senior who plans to major in civil, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering. T. R. Shoaff Dance Scholarship Established 2004 Edward and Judy Reading established this scholarship to honor T. R. Shoaff, Judys father, who served as past president of the Fort Wayne Ballet and as a board member for the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, Fort Wayne Art School, and Fort Wayne Art Museum. The scholarship assists gifted ballet or dance students with classes, summer study programs, and purchase of pointe shoes. Dr. Thomas Richard and Wendene Wilson Shoupe Post Grad Scholarship Established 1995 Wendene Shoupe established this fund in memory of her husband, a long-time Findlay physician who valued education and life-long learning. In 2008, their daughters requested that Wendenes name be added to the fund in honor of her 90th birthday. This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students who wish to pursue graduate or professional studies. Bill Slack Memorial Scholarship Established 2003 This fund, established by the family to honor this long-time Findlay High School sports announcer, is for a Findlay High School senior. Loren Steiner Automotive Alumni Scholarship Established 1997 This fund was established by Ina Mae Steiner in memory of her husband, a teacher of automotive trades in the Trade and Industrial Department at Findlay City Schools. This scholarship is awarded each year to an outstanding graduating senior from one of Millstream Career & Technology Centers automotive trade programs. Glen and Mary Stover Agriculture Scholarship Established 1999 This fund was established by the family in memory of this businessman, farmer, athlete, scholar, WWII fighter pilot, and coach. This scholarship is for a graduate of a Hancock County high school who wishes to pursue an education in an agriculture-related profession.
Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship Established 2005 Family members established this scholarship in memory of this young woman who touched the lives of many, giving unselfishly of her time and energy to help others. This scholarship is for a graduating senior from Patrick Henry High School or a Hancock County high school who is pursuing a degree in education, and is active in their church and community. John P. Stozich Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 This fund was established in memory of John, who served his community as an athletic coach, state representative, and Mayor of Findlay. John also served on the Community Foundation Board of Trustees. This scholarship is for one male and one female athlete graduating from Findlay High School who has played sports for at least two years. Joyce Swisher Memorial Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who elects to further his or her education. Students with special needs are given preference. Turkey Bowl Memorial Scholarship Established 2006 This fund was established by ten members of the Findlay High School Class of 1972 who have played football every Thanksgiving morning since 1970. The members of the class include: John Arnold, Jeff Bixler, Ken Brooks, Frank A. Cosiano, Cliff Hite, Tim Leichty, Chuck Rogers, Rich Steiner, Dale Swiger, and Dick Tesnow. The scholarship is for Findlay High School graduates who have participated and lettered in a sport during their senior year. Mary Jo Urshalitz Music Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established through a gift from her estate, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school who will pursue a degree in instrumental or vocal music. Mary Jo Urshalitz Nursing Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established through a gift from her estate, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school who will pursue a degree in nursing.
Leo J. Vielhaber Scholarship Established 2005 This scholarship was established by the family to support the development of professional therapists dedicated to working with disabled children. It supports a graduate of a Hancock County high school who is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in speech, occupational therapy, or physical therapy, with the goal of working with children. Lester L. Werntz Scholarship Established 2006 This four-year scholarship was established by Mariann Dana Younger in honor of Lester L. Werntz, a teacher who had great influence on Mariann and encouraged her love for educating and mentoring children. This scholarship is for a Mt. Pulaski High School (IL) graduating senior who participated in the band or music program. Nathan C. Wilson Trade and Industrial Technology Memorial Scholarship Established 2002 This fund was established in memory of Nate, an instructor at Millstream Career & Technology Center who is remembered for his ability to motivate students by establishing a positive classroom atmosphere. This scholarship is for a graduate of Millstream who will pursue a course of study which may include construction, welding, automotive, engineering, or cosmetology. Leo and Virginia Woodward Memorial Scholarship Established 2001 Members of the Woodward family established this scholarship, in memory of their parents, for a graduate of Van Buren High School who will major in agriculture, agribusiness, or nursing. George Randolph and Harriet Jacobs Younger Memorial Scholarship Established 2007 Charles and Mariann Younger established this scholarship in memory of Charles parents. This scholarship is for a North Clay High School (IL) graduating senior who has participated in one or more of the following; a varsity sport, the music program, forensics, student government, and debate.
Younger Family Scholarships Established 2007 Charles and Mariann Younger established these fouryear scholarships to honor each of their four sons. The scholarships are for Findlay High School seniors who have participated in one or more of the following; a varsity sport, the music program, forensics, student government, and debate. Stephen Dana Younger Scholarship Scott Charles Younger Scholarship Paul Randolph Younger Scholarship Christopher Jon Younger Scholarship Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship Established 1994 This fund was established by Linda, Emil, and Brent Ziegler for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will study at an accredited college, university, or vocational school. This scholarship was the first scholarship established at the Community Foundation.
Seed Funds Build to endowment over time.

Seed Funds allow you to start a fund and gradually build upon it to create a mature fully-endowed fund. Your Seed Fund will grow into an endowment that will let you support the charities or causes you choose and will forever have an impact on the quality of life in your community.
How it works:
The Seed Fund Program can be used to establish any type of endowment fund: Unrestricted Funds, Field of Interest Funds, Agency Funds, Designated Funds, Donor Advised Funds, and Scholarships Funds. Donors make an initial contribution of at least $1,000 to establish the Seed Fund and then use up to three years to build the fund to the required minimum endowment level. Minimum endowment levels vary according to fund type. A funding plan must be submitted at the time the Seed Fund is established that includes a detailed, reasonable approach to raising the required fund minimum by a specific date that is no more than three years from the date the fund is established. Once the seed fund reaches the minimum endowment level, the fund matures into an active charitable endowment fund. Once the fund has reached the minimum endowment level, distributions can be made to the causes and charities of the donors choice. Our current annual spending policy is 4.5% of the average of the ending market values for the previous 12 quarters.
The following funds were retired in 2009.

Arlington School Foundation: John and Millie Rower Music Scholarship Fund Ruth E. and Kenneth C. Casteel Scholarship Fund Charles Construction Services Inc. Scholarship Fund in Memory of Howard Boyce Charles Robert Clapper Scholarship Fund Allen P. and Ruth A. Dudley Memorial Music Scholarship Fund Terry Frost Scholarship Fund Judith A. Griffin Scholarship Sheila Lewis Memorial Scholarship Fund Bill Lobb Girls Basketball Scholarship Fund Mary Ellen Poff Memorial Scholarship Fund Robert A. Shamp Scholarship Fund Zachary Smith Newspaper Carrier Scholarship Fund
Contact the Community Foundation office for more information 419-425-1100.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our donors, who, in 2009, entrusted a total of $1.32 million in gifts to establish new funds and grow existing funds of the Community Foundation. These individuals, families, businesses, and organizations have helped ensure that the gift of a helping hand will be there when and where it is needed in our community.
We work diligently to ensure that all names are spelled correctly in our annual report. If we need to make a correction to our database, please contact our office at 419-425-1100 or ahouck@community-foundation.com. Mr. Prakash and Mrs. Shubha Acharya Mr. Brian and Mrs. Trudy Adams ADS Pipe Aetna Giving Campaign Ag Credit Alcott Family Gift Fund Mrs. Ruth Aldrich Mrs. Wanda Alge Ms. Sharon Aller Ms. Anna Allison American Association University Women Anderson Family Charitable Lead Trust Mrs. Mary Lou Anderson Mrs. Julie Anderson Mr. Lee and Mrs. Deborah Anderson Mr. Robert and Mrs. Karen Anderson Mr. Willis Anderson Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Ar-Hale Family Foundation, Inc. Arlington High School Class of 1963 Mrs. Marcia Armes Mr. John and Mrs. Christina Arnold Ms. Diane Aschenbach Mr. William and Mrs. Joyce Avery Mr. James Baker Mr. Albert Ball, Jr. Mrs. Ruth Ball Mr. James and Mrs. Phyllis Barger Ms. Constance Barron-Smith Mrs. Patricia Bash Ms. Kimberly Bash Ms. Kristen Bash Mr. Steven and Mrs. Jeannette Bateson Mr. Loren and Mrs. Norene Beach Ms. Martina Beall Mrs. Helen Bechtel Belden Mr. Robert Bell Ben Breece Harley-Davidson, Inc. Mr. W. Ray Bennett Mr. Robert and Mrs. Carol Berger Mr. James and Mrs. Anne Bernot Mr. Dwight and Mrs. Carol Bibler Mr. Edward and Mrs. Nancy Bickford Mr. Ken and Mrs. Sheryl Biederman Mr. John and Mrs. Amee Biggs Mr. Tom and Mrs. Beth Biltz Ms. Chris Bishop Mr. Gary and Mrs. Patricia Bishop Mr. James and Mrs. Cecelia Bishop Mr. Paul and Mrs. Shirley Bishop Mr. Richard and Mrs. Mildred Bishop Ms. Jeri Bjorling Blanchard Valley Hospital Blanchard Valley Medical Associates, Inc. Blanchard Valley Pathology & Laboratory, Inc. Ms. Janet Blanchard Mr. Allen and Mrs. Joyce Blem Ms. Jennifer Bookwalter Ms. Maria Bornhorst Mr. Dean and Mrs. Pat Bott Mr. Michael and Mrs. Vicki Brackman Mrs. Deborah Bradley Mrs. Midge Breece Mrs. Marilyn Brewer Mr. Dale and Mrs. Sue Briggs Mrs. Martha Bright Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Susan Brooks Mrs. B. Ann Brossia Mr. Byron and Mrs. Julie Brown Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Stephanie Brown Ms. Esther Brown Ms. Kathleen Brubaker Mr. James and Mrs. Mary Brucklacher Mr. Philip Bryan Mr. Brian and Mrs. Kerri Buck Ms. Cheryl Buckland Mr. Brian Buckley
Linda Van Der Molen, Tiffany Murray-Hogrefe, Mary Beth Hammond, and Warren Kahn
Mr. Daniel and Dr. Heidi Budke Mrs. Sally Buis Mr. Carl and Mrs. Adeline Burbach Mrs. Janelle Busdeker Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mariann Byrne Mr. Ronald Cable Ms. Sara Campbell Ms. Clair Carty and Ms. Sheryl Pethers Mrs. Naomi Chaney Charles Construction Services, Inc. Mr. Robert and Mrs. Kay Chesebro Ms. Susan Chesebro Mrs. Lynn Child Mr. Robert Clough TTEE CNP of Ohio, Ltd Coastline Consultants LLC Mr. Barry and Mrs. Georgianna Cobb Mrs. Nora Cochran Mr. Donald and Mrs. Julie Coletta Ms. Cleva Collar Mrs. Anni Collette Ms. Dolores Collingwood Committee To Elect Cliff Hite The Community Endowment Fund of TCF Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Amber Congdon Mrs. Sandy Constien Cooper Tire & Rubber Foundation Mr. Larry and Mrs. Shirley Copeland Dr. Frank and Mrs. Kim Cosiano Dr. Frank and Mrs. Mary Jane Cosiano
George Countryman Fund of TCF Mr. Josh and Mrs. Jodi Cramer Crates Funeral Home Mrs. Rindy Crates Mr. Joseph Crowley Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Peg Dailey Mrs. Sandy Dale Ms. Jennifer Damour Dancers Pointe Mrs. Claire Davis Ms. Jane Davis Mr. John and Mrs. Helen Deamicis Mrs. Linda DeArment Ms. Traci Deckling Dr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Deerhake Mr. John and Mrs. Amy DeMarsh Mrs. D. Ann Demler Mr. Michael and Mrs. Kimberly Dennis Derik Edward Utz DDS Mr. Larry and Mrs. Rosalyn Dible Mr. Edison and Mrs. Sally Dick Mr. James and Mrs. Patti Dimling DJSM Williams Trust Donnell Middle School Parents Advisory Council Dr. Jana Doone Dorney Distribution Fund of TCF Stan K. Doty, D.D.S. Mr. Clayton and Mrs. Carole Downey Drake, Phillips, Kuenzli & Clark Mr. Robert Drake
Ms. Laura Dukes Mr. James and Mrs. Barbara Dysinger Ms. Margaret Eastby Mr. Michael Edie Ms. Myra Egbert Mr. Frank and Mrs. Penelope Egner Mr. William and Mrs. Carol Eisenmann Eli Lily and Company Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Virginia Erner Mr. John and Mrs. Janet Fahl Mrs. Annette Faisant Mr. F. William and Mrs. Janet Fawley Mrs. Betty C. Fell Ms. Mary Fell Mr. Donald Fellabaum, Jr. and Mrs. Phyllis Fellabaum Mr. Lyle and Mrs. Jane Feller Mr. Jon and Mrs. Eleanor Fellers Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Cynthia Ferguson Fern Cafe, Inc. Fifth Third Bank Foundation Fifth Third Bank Northwestern Ohio Findlay City Schools Findlay Country Club Findlay Fun Fund, LLC The Findlay Hancock County Bar Association Findlay High School Class of 1956 Breakfast Club Findlay High School Breakfast Club Findlay Industries, Inc. Fund of TCF Findlay Panhellenic The Findlay Publishing Company
Findlay Retirement, LLC Findlay Rotary Club Findlay Service League Findley Davies, Inc. First Evangelical Lutheran Church First Federal Bank Mrs. Beverly Fisher Mrs. Anita Fitzgerald Mrs. Rita Fitzgerald Fleming Financial Services, Inc. Ms. Judith Flinn Mrs. Beth Flowers Mr. Henry and Mrs. Phyllis Ford Fortunaires Club Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. Greg and Mrs. Nancy Foster Mr. Wilton and Mrs. Cheryl Foster Mr. J. Louis and Mrs. Bobbie Jean Frank Mr. Michael and Mrs. Nancy Frankenfield Mr. Gary and Mrs. Sandra Franks Mr. William Freemyer Fresh Encounter, Inc. Friends of the McComb Public Library Mrs. Karen Frost Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jackie Fullenkamp Mr. Robert and Mrs. Judith Gaffga Mr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Gebhardt Mrs. Barbara Geyer Gilker Shoupe Family Charitable Foundation Mr. Dale and Mrs. Wanda Gillespie Glazers Wholesale Drug Co., Inc. Gonterman Masonry & Concrete
Ralph Russo, Patty Lucas, and Mike Needler
Patty Luther, Isabelle Pratt, and Mary Lou Anderson
Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Sandra Gorby Mr. Bradley and Mrs. Sondra Graham Mrs. Jean C. Graham Mr. John and Mrs. Pamela Grant Great Lakes Brace and Therapeutic, Inc. Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Linda Green Mr. Jason and Mrs. Melissa Greenlee Mr. Frank and Mrs. Annette Guglielmi Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Michelle Gutman Hall Trucking Express, Inc. Mrs. Mary Halvorsen Halvorsen EHS Services Mrs. Evelyn Hamilton Mr. Chris and Mrs. Mary Beth Hammond Hancock County Agency on Aging, Inc. Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau Hancock County Educational Service Center Hancock Education Fund of TCF Mrs. Sandra Hansen Mrs. Sara Harrington Mr. John and Mrs. Bobbye Haughawout Mrs. Carol Hauzie Dr. Philip and Mrs. Peggy Havens Mr. Jim Hayes Mrs. Patricia Haywood Mr. David and Mrs. Suzi Healy Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Patricia Heavrin Mrs. Jane Heck Mr. Mark Heiman Mrs. Kathy Heintschel
Mr. Edwin Heminger Mrs. Jane Heminger Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Sandra Henning Mr. Steven and Mrs. Bonita Herold Mr. Richard and Mrs. Cheryl Herr Mr. Robert Hess M.D. Mrs. Shirley Hewitt Highland Consulting Associates, Inc. Mrs. Kay Hill Mr. James and Mrs. Cynthia Hindall Mr. Harold and Mrs. Judy Hinkle Mrs. Betty Hipp Mr. Cliff and Mrs. Diane Hite Mr. Michael Hogan Holiday Inn Express Motel Mr. J. William and Mrs. Susan Hollington Mr. Robert and Mrs. Patty Hollister Mr. Dave Holtgreven Mrs. Theresa Hooper Mr. Michael and Mrs. Mary Hoopman Mrs. Lisa Houck Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Helen Hudson Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Elizabeth Hull Mr. Carl Hunlock Mr. Orrin and Mrs. Francis Hunt Mr. Charles Hymes, Sr. and Mrs. Alda Hymes Infection Prevention & Treatment Center ,LLC Mr. Edward and Mrs. JoAnne Ingold Mr. David and Mrs. Rita Inman IPCS Wireless, Inc.
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Sharon Irons Mr. Paul and Mrs. Dianne Jacobson Mr. Darol Jameson Mr. William Jaqua Mr. Duane and Mrs. Kathy Jebbett Jims Trophies & Screen Printing Ms. Char Johannigman Mr. Mark Johannigman Ms. Darla Johannsen Mrs. Kristen Johnson Mrs. Mary Johnston Mr. Keith and Mrs. Sheila Jolliff Mr. Dan and Mrs. Jackie Jones Mrs. Carol Dale-Joseph JPMorgan Chase Mr. Gary and Mrs. Nancy Junker Mr. Nicholas and Mrs. Marie Jurosic Mr. Warren and Mrs. Judy Kahn Mr. Bryan and Mrs. Ann Karhoff Ms. Megan Kelles Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Christine Kemerley Mr. George and Mrs. Susan Kentris Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Kelly Kepner Kerns Chevrolet Pontiac Buick Cadillac GMC Dr. C. Michael and Mrs. Melanie Kerns Key Trust Company, N.A. KeyBank Ms. Stephanie King Mrs. Diana Kirk Ms. Kerry Kirk Mr. John and Mrs. Robin Koehler Mr. Brett Koenig Kohls Cares for Kids Ms. Stephanie Kollm Mrs. Kay Kose Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Janet Kramer Mrs. Katherine Kreuchauf Ms. Janice Kritzler Mrs. Terry Krivoruchka Mr. Gordon and Mrs. Agnes Kroh Linda L. Kroske Trust Mr. Vic Krout Mrs. Marjorie Kruse Mrs. Gwen L. Kuenzli Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Janet Kulczak Ms. Mary Lang Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Laura LaPlant LaRiche Chevrolet-Cadillac Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Pamela Lather Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Tammy Launder Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Linda Lawrence Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. Mr. Richard and Mrs. April Lehman Mr. Tim and Mrs. Charlie Leichty Ms. Heliodora Lengel Mr. Duane and Mrs. Jeannene Lepard
Susan and Bill Hollington, and Cheryl Buckland Mr. Christopher Leuthold Lincoln National Life Insurance Group, The Mr. Albert and Mrs. Margaret Linhart Ms. Carol Loach Mr. William and Mrs. Margaret Lobb Mrs. Marjorie Lodge Mrs. Donna Lodico Mr. Robert and Mrs. Linda Lotz Ms. Elaine Lugo Mr. Larry and Mrs. Sondra Lunn Mrs. Patricia Luther Mr. Charles Lyman and Mrs. Nancy Binks-Lyman Mrs. Peggy Lyon Mr. John and Mrs. Josephine Macritchie Mrs. Margaret Malaney Ms. Sondra Malcolm Mrs. Carol Mallett Mr. C. William and Mrs. Christina Manuel Marathon Oil Fund of TCF Marathon Petroleum Company LLC Ms. Julie Mark Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Claire Marshall Ms. Elizabeth Martin Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Tiffani Martin Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Joan Martter Harold and Carolyn Marvin Fund of TCF Maxs Dairy Bar Mazza Enthusiasts, University of Findlay Mrs. Maxine Mazza MBZ Speech- Language Pathology Mr. Robert L. McClelland Mr. Jon and Mrs. Rebecca McClincy McComb Athletic Boosters Mr. Richard and Mrs. Lynn McCord Mrs. Eleanor McCoy Ms. Noralie McCoy Mrs. Gene McEvoy McKenna Construction Company, Inc. Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Deborah McKinzie Mrs. Judy McMahon MEPAC Match Program Mrs. Tricia Miles Mr. Bryan and Mrs. Karen Miller Dr. Cheryl Miller Dr. James and Mrs. Jan Miller Mr. Jan and Mrs. Kathleen Miller Mr. Leslie and Mrs. Mary Miller Mr. Mark and Mrs. Linda Miller Mrs. Pauline Milligan Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Jane Minch Lucinda Mires-Peebles Terry Missler Mr. Gerard and Mrs. Peggy Modecki Mr. Keith and Mrs. Joyce Mohr Mr. Carl and Mrs. Rosemary Montalbine Mr. Robert and Mrs. Sharon Montgomery Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Ann Moore Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Yolanda Moore
Ms. Patricia Moore Mr. R. C. and Mrs. Sue Moore Mr. Victor and Mrs. Lois Moore Mr. Jim and Mrs. Jean Morehart Mr. Michael and Mrs. Debra Morella Mrs. Betty Morgan Mr. Dana and Mrs. Kathryn Morgan Mr. Gary Morgan and Mrs. Mary Ann Joca Ms. Jane Morrin Mr. Jason Morse Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Marilyn Morse Mrs. Jessica Moses Mother Hubbards Learning Cupboard Ms. Londre Associates Inc. Dr. Bruce Mutchler DDS Mr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Muzy National Lime and Stone Co. Needler Enterprises, Inc. Mr. William and Mrs. Karen Neeley Ms. Dionne Neubauer Mr. David and Mrs. Dianne Nicholson Mr. G. Norman and Mrs. Patricia Nicholson Mr. James Nicholson Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Doris Niekamp Mrs. Beth Niemeyer Mr. Richard and Mrs. Jacquelyn Norton Mr. Bradley Numbers Ms. Jody OBrien Mr. Will and Mrs. Nicole OBrien Ms. Jane ONeil Mr. Lai Sing Chow and Mrs. Carla Oakes Chow Mr. Henry Oakes Mr. Howard and Mrs. Dolores Oestreich The Ohio Automotive Supply Co. Ohio Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, Inc. Ms. Carol Oken Oman Acres Orion Cancer Care, Inc. Dr. Stephen and Dr. Ami Orr Hon. Michael and Mrs. Pat Oxley Mr. Michael and Mrs. Annette Packey Mrs. C. Paul Palmer Mrs. Sarah Palmer Mrs. Susan Pancake Ms. Doris Parke Mr. Thomas Parke and Mrs. Cindy Shoupe-Parke Mr. Brian Paskvan and Mrs. Rebecca Lentz-Paskvan Pathfinder Energy, Inc. Mr. Roger and Mrs. Ann Paul Mr. Garry and Mrs. Kathleen Peiffer Performance Technologies Mrs. Allyson Perry Mr. Milton and Mrs. Carol Peters Pfeiffer Family CLT Mrs. Robin Pfeiffer Philip Morris, USA Inc.
Alec Reinhardt, Marge Kruse, and Eleanor McCoy
Plumbline Solutions Mr. Mike and Mrs. Patricia Poland Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Shirley Pollock Mrs. Isabelle Pratt Mr. Robert Pressnell Price for Profit LLC Mr. Tony and Mrs. Marti Price Pro-Tec Coating Company Proceeds of 4th Annual Ray Havenlin Charity Ice Bowl Proceeds of Bradley Joseph Golf Outing Proceeds of FHS Alumni Hockey Tournament Proceeds of Pointe of the Evening Ballet Proceeds of the Day of Champions event Proceeds of the Herb Aldrich Memorial Golf Outing Proceeds of the Julie Cole Memorial Golf Tournament Proceeds of Zach Morgan Memorial 3v3 Soccer Tournament Pry Professional Group Ms. Sharon Pullom Mr. Robert and Mrs. Joyce Quillen Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Jean Quinlan Mrs. Jill Quinlin Range Kleen Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP Mr. Bert and Mrs. Marlene Rayl Mr. Michael Rea and Mr. Thomas Gallagher, Jr. Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Irene Recker Mr. James Reddick Mr. John and Mrs. Kathleen Redman Dr. Ralph and Mrs. Jo Ann Reeds
Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Janet Reichert Dr. Andrew and Mrs. Carol Reid Dr. J. Alec and Mrs. Sandra Reinhardt Mr. Jeffrey Reinhardt Mr. Christopher Reynolds Mr. Scott and Mrs. Frances Richter Mr. John and Mrs. Margaret Rieker Mr. Tony and Mrs. Jennifer Rieman Mrs. Kolleen Kirk-Rill Mr. Matt and Mrs. Bev Robb Dr. Christopher and Mrs. Susan Roberts Mr. James and Mrs. Mary Jane Roberts Mrs. Carol Roessing Mr. Charles T. Rogers Ms. Deborah Rollins Mr. David and Mrs. Christina Romick Mrs. Connie Rooney Roppe Corporation Mr. David and Mrs. Jane Rossman Mr. Scott and Mrs. Martha Rothey Dr. Marv and Mrs. Judy Rower Rowmark Dr. William and Mrs. Donna Ruse Mr. Ralph Russo and Mrs. Nancy Moody-Russo Mr. Robert and Mrs. Jeanne Rustic Mr. Stephen Sachs and Mrs. Beth Jolliff-Sachs Mrs. Suzanne Sackmann Mr. Heda and Mrs. Jeannia Samimi Mrs. Laura Savage Ms. Karin Schaller Ms. Lisa Schaller Mrs. Mary Jo Schaller Mr. Dale and Mrs. Joyce Schimmoeller
Mr. Scott Schimmoeller Mr. Paul and Mrs. Mary Schlatter Mr. Jon Schlueter Mr. Larry and Mrs. Mary Schneider Mrs. Dondus Schober Schoonmaker Family Charitable Lead Trust Mrs. Elaine Schoonmaker Mr. Scott Schrieber and Ms. Ellen Garber Madeleine T. Schneider Fund of TCF Ms. Barbara Schroeder Dr. LeRoy and Mrs. Teresa Schroeder Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Kathleen Schulte Mr. Mike and Mrs. Nikki Schulte Mr. John and Mrs. Kimberly Schumacher Mr. Dan and Mrs. Janet Schwartz Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Deborah Seawell Mr. Gary and Mrs. Ann Selhorst Mr. David and Mrs. Lisabeth Seman Seymour & Associates Mr. James Shafer Mr. Paul Shafer Mrs. Barbara Sheehan Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Diane Sheely Mr. Wayne Sheets, Jr. and Mrs. Vera Sheets Mr. Mark and Mrs. Judith Shick Mr. Michael and Mrs. Judy Shivers Mr. James and Mrs. F. Aniceta Shokles Dr. Donna Shoupe and Mr. Lee Hellmuth
Mrs. Wendene W. Shoupe Ms. Betty Sidle-Parrish Dr. Sue Perrott Siferd Mr. W. E. and Mrs. M. D. Siferd Mr. Steve and Mrs. Jan Singer Mr. Donald and Mrs. Pat Sink Ms. Sandy Slack Mr. R. Eugene and Mrs. Margaret Slough Ms. Rhonda Slough Mr. Alsbrooks Smith, Jr. Mrs. Karen Smith Ms. Marguerite Smith Mr. Mark Smith and Mrs. Phyllis Stover-Smith Mr. Daniel Smucker Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Vickie Snyder Something Special Learning Center, Inc. Mrs. Linda Spahr Ms. Agnes Spitzer Mr. Robert and Mrs. Connie Sprague Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Diana Sprouse Mr. Richard and Mrs. Ann Spuller Square Dance Club St. Pauls United Methodist Church Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Tammy Stahl State Farm Insurance Mr. Kurt and Mrs. Karen Steigerwald Mrs. Christa Steiner Mr. Richard and Mrs. Patricia Steiner
Mariann Younger and Richard Cowdry (illustrator of Bad Dog, Marley and other Marley childrens books).
Ms. Ann Steinman Mr. Robert and Mrs. Rebecca Steinman Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Nancy Stephani Mr. Frederick and Mrs. Brenda Stevenson Mr. Gary Stewart and Ms. Linda Kane Mrs. Eveline P. Stitt Ms. Sandra Stoll Mr. Charles Stumpp, Jr. and Mrs. Kim Stumpp Survocom LLC Mr. George and Mrs. D.M. Susich Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Marie Swaisgood Mr. Dale and Mrs. Rebecca Swiger Systems & Sounds LLC Tangles Beauty Salon, Inc. Mr. Hugh and Mrs. Sondra Tavernier Mrs. Janet M. Taylor Mr. Matthew Taylor Mr. Tom and Mrs. Nancy Terrill Mr. Richard and Ms. Betty Tevis Ms. Helen Thomas Mr. Jesse Thomas Mr. John and Mrs. Midge Thomas Mr. Tom Thompson and Mrs. Mary Hooper Thompson Mr. Jack and Mrs. Margaret Tidd Mrs. Jane Tille Mr. John Tinsman Mr. David and Mrs. Lisa Todd Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Janette Treece Mr. Steven and Mrs. Susan Treece Ms. Jo Ann Trice Troop Group Ms. Teresa Trostmiller Mr. Robert and Mrs. Cheryl Truman Mr. John and Mrs. Nadine Umstead Mr. Frank and Mrs. Merry Valentin Mr. Michael and Mrs. Arlene Valvo Mr. Scott and Mrs. Elizabeth Van Ornum Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Jane Vanden Eynden Mr. Raymond VanGunten III and Mrs. Jeanne VanGunten Ms. Sue VanSant Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Laurie Vaupel Mrs. Jeanette Vielhaber The Villas at Lakeview Park ViZion Solutions, LLC Mrs. Deanna Waaland Mr. Mark and Mrs. Kathy Wagner Mr. Richard Wagner Wal-Mart Foundation Ms. Marilyn Walker Mrs. Patricia Wall Mrs. Julia Walsh Mr. Chuck and Mrs. Faye Walters Mr. David and Mrs. Juleen Walters Mr. Larry and Mrs. Julie Walters
Mr. Don and Mrs. Pat Walters Ms. Rebecca Walters Mr. Ron and Mrs. Deb Walters Mr. Jeffrey and Dr. Emily Walton Mr. Jack and Mrs. G. Jeanne Wasbro Ms. Karen Watt Mr. Charles and Mrs. Connie Weasel Mrs. Linda Weaver Mr. Robert and Mrs. Marjorie Weaver Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Webb Mr. Michael and Mrs. Jane Webber Mr. Robert Weisman Wellness Center for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Ms. Christine Wentling Whirlpool Foundation Fund of TCF Mr. Michael and Mrs. Christine Whitacre Ms. Virginia Whitman Whitson Hospitality Operations LLC J. I. and M. G. Wicker Mr. Elmer and Mrs. Joan Wilch Mrs. Corri Wilcox Mr. Steven and Mrs. Susan Wilkin William P. and Pauline J. Deisel Trust Mr. Cameron and Mrs. Suzanne Williams Mrs. Susan Williams Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Leslye Winkle Ms. Nicole WInkle Mrs. Jane Wise Mr. Edwin and Mrs. Brenda Wisner Mr. Ivan and Mrs. Judy Withrow Ms. Barbara Wobser Mr. Richard and Mrs. Ruthanne Wohlgamuth Ms. Peggy Wood Mr. Quentin Wood Mr. James and Mrs. Karis Woodward Mr. Paul and Mrs. Patricia Worstell Mr. Don and Mrs. Marilyn Wymer Mrs. Gwen Wynkoop Mr. Dan and Mrs. Aleta Yates Mrs. Betty Young Mr. Charles J. Younger Charles J. Younger Donor Advised Fund of TCF Mrs. Mariann Younger Mariann Dana Younger Donor Advised Fund of TCF Mrs. Beth Zachrich Mrs. Barbara Zeins Mrs. Joyce Ziegler Mr. Chester Ziemniak, Jr. Mr. Mark Ziemniak Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Melanie Ziemniak Mr. Michael and Mrs. Korin Ziemniak Mrs. Virginia Ziemniak Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jamie Zimmerman Mrs. Lynne Zydonik
Dr. Andrew Reid and Dr. Richard Deerhake
Dr. Marv Rower and Robert McClelland
Grants in 2009 reached $2.4 million, enabling many organizations to provide programs and services that are improving the lives of individuals and families in Hancock County. Many of these programs and services would not exist without funding from the Community Foundation and the forethought of our generous donors.
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Competitive Grants
These grants were awarded from the unrestricted endowment funds established at the Community Foundation.
The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County $5,000 / one year Supporting a week-long Summer Performing Arts Camp for area youth. (See photos at right.) Blanchard Valley Health System $39,585 / one year Providing prenatal and well-baby education to lowincome women being served by Caughman Health Center, a subsidiary of Blanchard Valley Health System. Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs Up to $22,435 / three years Creating jobs for Hancock County residents through personalized entrepreneurial coaching. Cancer Patient Services $2,500 / one year Building capacity through an agency audit. Century Health, Inc. $57,364 / two years Expanding peer support services within the behavioral healthcare system to increase delivery options to persons in need of support, guidance, and direction who are dealing with mental health issues and/or substance abuse recovery. Up to $24,375 / one year Providing an onsite manager trained in peer support at Basu Pointe.
C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall $2,500 / one year Building capacity through an agency financial review. City of Findlay (Police Department) $750 / three months Supporting local law enforcement in an attempt to mitigate gang activity. Findlay Enrichment Programs, Inc. $2,500 / one year Building capacity through agency financial review. Findlay Family YMCA $20,000 / one year Undertaking feasibility study and architectural planning for a Youth Activity Center. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation $4,500 / one year Facilitating a board planning retreat. $300,000 / one year Serving over 40,000 Hancock residents annually by providing debt service on the Family Center. $38,215 / one year Building capacity for local nonprofit agencies through Standards for Excellence workshops, capacity-building agency grants, and a nonprofit fundraising workshop taught by a national fundraising expert. $10,000 / one year Supporting the CommunityREAD event which highlighted the book Teach with Your Heart by Erin Gruwell. $23,400 / one year Commissioning a market research study.
In July 2009, the Arts Partnership held a Summer Performing Arts Camp open to area youth in grades 1-12. Under the direction of professionals from the Missoula Childrens Theatre, the camp provided a one-week intensive theatrical experience that included a variety of theatre workshops to enhance skills, opportunities to learn about technical aspects of a show, and the culminating production at the end of the week. Over 60 students in grades 1-12 participated in the camp, representing many area schools and home schools. Students auditioned and were assigned roles in the musical, rehearsed throughout the week, and participated in theatre-related workshops including readers theatre, make-up, improvisation, technical theatre, and movement. Two public performances were held at First Presbyterian Church with over 550 people in attendance.
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc. $1,000 / one year Training a cross section of Hancock County community members in Bridges Out of Poverty constructs. $250 / one year Training three local individuals to become Bridges Out of Poverty trainers. $2,500 / one year Building agency capacity through staff and volunteer training. Greater Findlay Foundation (as fiscal sponsor for Hancock Leadership 09) $2,870 / one year Designing a new Fitness Center at the Hancock County Agency on Aging that will be accessible by all Hancock County senior citizens. Greater Findlay Foundation (as fiscal sponsor for Hancock Leadership 10) $1,687 / one year Rehabilitating a neglected playground in the West Park neighborhood. Habitat for Humanity $84,000 / three years Creating long-term agency sustainability through a Habitat for Humanity ReStore facility. $2,500 / one year Building agency capacity through strategic planning and volunteer training. Hancock County Agency on Aging, Inc. $100,000 / one year (Challenge Grant) Matching funds for the Capital Campaign to create a modern, adequate senior center for Hancock County. $2,500 / one year Building capacity through creation of agency development plan. $250 / one year Educating community members about dementia.
In 2008, two things became apparent to the Arlington community. First, thanks to flooding, a tornado, and the emerald ash borer, the village park was in need of repairs and upgrades. Second, a new generation of park volunteers was needed to accomplish this project. The Village of Arlington has always relied on community volunteers to run its parks. But in recent years, volunteer manpower was becoming more and more scarce as many old timers were gone or not able to help any longer. Kim Butte, an Arlington resident and student at Bluffton University, partnered with the Village of Arlington and the Hancock Park District and received a $10,000 commitment from each organization. She then submitted a grant proposal to the Community Foundation, and was awarded the $6,310 needed to fund the remainder of the project. Kim is a terrific example of the next generation of Arlington residents who are stepping up and volunteering in the park. The first phase of the project included new playground equipment, sand volleyball courts, benches, and trees.
TOP: Members of the Arlington High School Volleyball team spread sand in the pit for the Volleyball Court. Pictured, left to right, are Tara Rettig, Mary Price, Lauren Pepple, Laura Beach, and Coach Diana Musgrave. BOTTOM: The next generation of park volunteers is a fierce crew! Pictured, left to right, are Peyton Osteimer, Andrew Crum, Mary Price, Tara Rettig, Laura Beach, Greg Craven, and Lauren Pepple.
The project, completed in 2009, was a creative way to improve facilities while, at the same time, increasing citizen participation. Volunteers helped excavate and install the sand volleyball court, benches, and trees. The construction of a sand volleyball court has provided a venue for students participating in Arlington Schools summer physical education programs, developed local teams, and is also used by general park patrons. v
Hancock Christian Clearing House $24,500 / two years Providing access for Hancock County residents to emergency prescription drugs and interim access to maintenance prescription drugs prior to coverage in national pharmaceutical programs. Hancock County 4-H $2,500 / one year Building capacity through development of an agency marketing plan and volunteer training. Hancock Historical Museum Association $812 / six months Undertaking a feasibility study for a community arts center. Hancock Historical Museum Foundation $64,230 / two years Funding the creation of a history of Findlay book (1960 2010) and indexing the 1960 book, Findlay: The Story of a Community. Hancock Park District $27,600 / one year Facilitating prioritization of park district goals through consulting services. Hancock Parks Foundation $500 / one year Creating two interpretive panels for the Riverside Park Historic Waterfront revitalization. Hancock Properties, Inc. $17,000 / six months Enhancing security at the Family Center by hiring Bell Security Systems. $75,000 / one year Creating additional agency space at the Family Center through building renovations. $25,000 / one year Improving security technology at the Family Center. Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County $30,000 / three years Reducing overpopulation of pets in Hancock County by providing vouchers to low-income families resulting in the free spay/neutering of 300 dogs and 900 cats.
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. $5,000 / one year Providing low-income Hancock County residents with free, direct legal service to assist them in maintaining or acquiring safe and affordable housing. Macklin Intergenerational Institute $2,500 / one year Building agency capacity through creation of a business plan. Mazza Museum $24,000 / three years Expanding the successful Funday Sunday program. Owens Community College Foundation $15,000 / one year Providing scholarships for Hancock County students with financial need that will bridge the gap between the financial aid package and the cost of an Owens College education. Read for LIFE $250 / one year Supporting the Read for LIFE organization through participation in the annual Spelling Bee. Special Kids Therapy $40,000 / three years Creating the Out of Box program to provide afterschool activities for special needs students. Womens Resource Center $2,500 / one year Building agency capacity through creation of Board and CEO manuals.
Field of Interest Grants

These competitive grants are supported by donors who have identified a specific area of concern, such as education, youth, arts, and social services.
Hancock Education Fund $37,353/ one year Providing Hancock County students with 21st Century learning skills. Hancock Education Fund Grants $35,617 in 2009 See page 48 for a list of Hancock Education Fund grants. HancockREADS Grants $5,778 in 2009 See page 44 for a list of HancockREADS grants. Handbags That Help Grants $51,742 in 2009 See page 11 for a list of HTH Grants. Partners In Education Scholarship Fund $15,000 / one year Endowing a general scholarship fund by the Community Foundation Board of Trustees. Youth in Philanthropy/ECLIPSe Grants $1,816 in 2009 See page 51 for a list of ECLIPSe Grants.
TOTAL 2009 Field of Interest Grants = $147,306
TOTAL 2009 Competitive Grants = $1,107,073
Fiscal Sponsorship Grants

Northwest Ohio Flood Mitigation Partnership, Inc. $355,000 Support as Fiscal Sponsor for NWOFMP, Inc.
TOTAL 2009 Fiscal Sponsorship Grants = $355,000
Pass-ThrOuGH Grants
Pass-Through Grants allow flexibility in helping donors support causes they care about. These funds are typically passed directly on to another nonprofit agency in the community, and not held as principal in an endowment. While there is no perpetual impact from these gifts, they do make an immediate impact on the community.
Junior Achievement of Hancock County $595 General Support in Memory of Charles K. Morgan City of Findlay, Riverside Pool $2,275 General Support in Memory of Charles K. Morgan $1,000 General Support from the Wal-Mart Foundation
New interpretive panels were installed as part of the Zonta Landing project at the Riverside Landing Boat House Concession in Riverside Park. The colorful panels illustrate historical and environmental information regarding the park and river. Tim Brugeman (HPD Director), Adam Criblez (Hancock Historical Museum), Leslie Hancock (Graphic Solution), and Ed Heminger (Findlay Publishing) are pictured.
TOTAL 2009 Pass Thru Grants = $ 3,870
Agency and Designated Endowment Grants

Agency and designated grants are awarded from those funds established to benefit a specific organization identified by either the donor or the organization itself.
Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County $19,165 General Support Blanchard Valley Center $25,105 Support, care, repair, and maintenance of the residential facilities at Blanchard Valley Center. Blanchard Valley Health Foundation $13,108 General Support Boy Scouts of America $1,167 Support of Camp Berry $1,164 General Support $116 Support of Scholarship Program for Youth Century Health $3,732 General Support
City Mission of Findlay, Ohio $635 General Support $632 Capital Support Findlay City Schools $12,000 New Opportunities for Work Project (Project NOW) $4,295 William H. and Martha E. Lape Fund for Innovative Initiatives. See grants on page 38. $15,000 Support of Band Trip Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc. $1,077 Program Support $4,285 General Support First Lutheran Church $11,595 Support of Lutheran charities First Presbyterian Church of Findlay $5,712 General Support Friends of the Findlay Hancock County Public $1,043 Program and Capital Support
Hancock Christian Clearing House $423 General Support $881 General Support Hancock County Agency on Aging, Inc. $6,900 Fitness Area Support Hancock Parks Foundation $1,100 General Support Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County $1,504 General Support Macklin Intergenerational Institute $6,629 General Support $901 Intergenerational Training $3,386 Student Tuition Assistance $3,870 Student Tuition Assistance $3,579 Student Tuition Assistance $2,310 Student Tuition Assistance
SUPPORTING the
In 1966, Tell and Opal Thompson, lifelong residents of Hancock County, donated their orchard of three acres to build a special school that would help children with physical and developmental disabilities. The family maintained a lifelong connection to what became Blanchard Valley Center, and when Opal decided to establish a charitable legacy at the Community Foundation, she made sure to provide for the facility which had meant so much to them. In 2009, Blanchard Valley Center (BVC) used funds received from the Tell, Opal, and Richard Thompson Blanchard Valley Center Fund to purchase the Rifton lift system. This system is a supportive device that assists staff and individuals with special needs during transfers. BVC will continue to receive annual funding in perpetuity from the designated fund established by Opal Thompson.
causes you care about
William and Martha Lape Fund Grants

Awarded in 2009 TO Findlay City Schools
Elementary Engineers - $492 Intermediate students will meet outside of school hours to construct machines while applying basic engineering concepts. Becoming Life-long Readers - $800 Two middle school teachers were able to attend the National Council of Teachers of English convention that focused on the importance of classic and contemporary literature, what is taught in the classroom, and how teachers can more effectively teach students to become life-long readers and writers. Exploring Space for the Future - $800 This grant allowed intermediate school teachers to develop a science curriculum to ensure all students receive the same information, labs, and experiences from the Science Clubs/Communities program. The SCC program, funded by a Hancock Education Fund grant, which will help develop science skills, knowledge, and interest at a young age and encourage science exploration in the classroom. Jim Delisle on Differentiation - $800 Jim Delisle, a well-known educator and author, worked with 30 middle school teachers, a combination of gifted and regular education teachers, on the topic of differentiation in the classroom. Librarians to OELMA and Beyond - $750 The grant allowed six library aides from the district to attend the Ohio Educational Library Media Association conference. The conference provided ideas and strategies to help expand school libraries into 21st century learning centers.
St. Johns Lutheran Church $2,460 Grounds Upkeep The Findlay Art League $172 Support of Student Art Shows The Findlay Hancock County Public Library $11,691 General Support $456 General Support $538 Genealogy Department Support United Way of Hancock County $58,584 General Support $2,104 General Support $4,389 Agency Support University of Findlay, Mazza Museum $14,568 General Support Voices for Children: CASA of Hancock County $4,390 General Support Young Mens Christian Association (Findlay) $11,595 General Support
Donor-Advised and Supporting Organization Grants

These grants were recommended by the business, individual, or family who established the donoradvised fund, or directed by the board of directors of the Supporting Organization.
Arlington Local School $500 General Support of Arlington School Foundation Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County $500 General Support Blanchard Valley Health Foundation $1,000 General Support Bowling Green State University Foundation, Inc $1,000 Michael Meeder Scholarship Fund Endowment Support Boy Scouts of America, BSAC $250 Friends of Scouting Support Bright Side of the Road Foundation $1,000 General Support
TOTAL LAPE GRANTS AWARDED = $3,642
TOTAL 2009 Agency and Designated Endowment Grants = $ 262,261
CHOPIN Hall $1,000 General Support Cancer Patient Services $250 General Support City Mission of Findlay, Ohio $2,000 General Support $1,000 General Support College First Church of God $1,000 General Support CommunityREAD Fund of TCF $15,000 Author Visit for the 2009 CommunityRead Diospi Suyana - USA $5,000 Support of Zeyse Mission Trips Eastern Illinois University Foundation $3,000 Support of the Younger Collection Childrens Book Illustrations Exhibition Findlay Area Youth for Christ $5,000 General Support First Presbyterian Church of Findlay $4,000 General Support $10,000 General Support $6,000 Support of the churchs Food Pantry Findlay Rotary Scholarship Fund of TCF $7,500 Endowment Support Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County $1,000 General Support $500 General Support Hancock Christian Clearing House $1,000 General Support $500 Prescription Drug Program Support $5,000 Prescription Drug Program Support $1,000 General Support Hancock County Agency on Aging, Inc. $25,000 Capital Campaign Support $10,000 Capital Campaign Support
Hancock Historical Museum Association $2,000 General Support $250 General Support Harold Doc Castor Memorial Scholarship Fund of TCF $2,130 Endowment Support Hathaway Brown $500 General Support Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County $500 General Support Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation $2,500 General Support Macklin Intergenerational Institute $17,354 General Support $500 General Support Marietta College $11,000 General Support Mazza Enthusiasts Fund of TCF $10,000 Endowment Support Nature Conservancy $500 General Support Nature Conservancy, Ohio Field Office $500 General Support Ohio State University Foundation $1,000 The University Fund Support Ohio Wesleyan University $1,000 General Support Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center $5,000 General Support Salvation Army, Findlay $1,000 General Support Salvation Army, Tiffin $25,000 Soup Kitchen Relocation and Renovation Support Seneca County Agricultural Society $4,500 4-H Animal Wash Facility Support
CELEBRATING
childrens books
Mazza Museums Funday Sunday event features storytelling, art stations, music, refreshments, shopping, and special guests. Each month has a special theme with related books and activities. The program is held on the first Sunday of the month at the University of Findlays Mazza Museum. Its a great opportunity for children, parents, and grandparents to spend quality time together in a fun, creative environment. There is no admission charge and everyone is welcome to attend. The mission of the Mazza Museum is to promote literacy through its educational programs and to collect, exhibit, and preserve original art from childrens books.
Skidmore College $250 General Support St. Andrews United Methodist Church $1,500 General Support $1,500 General Support
Tiffin City School District $7,000 Support for high jump pit for Tiffin Columbian $15,000 Support of new batting cages for Tiffin Columbian United Way of Hancock County $5,000 Specific Agency Support $2,500 General Support $1,500 General Support $500 General Support $1,500 General Support $2,500 General Support University of Findlay $10,000 Trustee Center Campaign Support $1,000 Dr. C. Richard Beckett Animal Science Building Support $10,000 Jerry J. Mallett Institute Endowment Fund Support University of Findlay, Mazza Museum $10,000 Support of the Younger Operating Endowment for Mazza Museum Voices for Children: CASA of Hancock County $500 General Support $298 General Support WBGU-TV, Public Television $500 General Support $500 General Support $250 General Support $2,500 General Support Western Reserve Academy $5,000 Hockey Scholarship Support $5,000 Capital Campaign Support $5,000 Capital Campaign Support WGTE Public Broadcasting $1,000 General Support $250 General Support WomensTrust - World Class Giving Circle $1,000 General Support Young Mens Christian Association (Findlay) $250 Strong Kids Campaign Support
Scholarship Awards
Investing in deserving students may be the best investment you ever make.
Neil Acharya Memorial Tennis Scholarship Julie Burget Herb S. Aldrich Memorial Scholarship Ashley Latta Eva Kate Cowen Anderson Scholarship Cami Miinte Arlington School Foundation Scholarship Jamie Hassan Arlington School Foundation: Bill and Wanda Alge Scholarship Erika Corbin Arlington School Foundation: Dally Family Scholarship Erika Corbin Arlington School Foundation: Keith and Sheila Jolliff Family Scholarship Amber Gast Arlington School Foundation: Robert and Helen McClelland Farm Child Scholarship Alexa Hartman Automotive Alumni Scholarship Perry Phillips Randy Baker Girls Basketball Renewal Scholarship Lindsay Fleegle, Amy Pina Albert J. Ball Scholarship Westley Roynon Warren (Bullet) and Peg Kirk Bell Scholarship Diva-Shay Sherard Daniel R. Bennett Scholarship Chelsea Cramer, Ashley Latta, Jonathon Lucas, Michelle Metzger, Bruce Rader
Marie Berry Scholarship Nadine Akra, Kimberly Barth, Travis Bohn, Matthew Burgess, Hilary Bush, Erika Corbin, Jayme Frantz, Blake Gilts, Jamie Hassan, Peter Hill, Lucas Horstman, William Kindle, Heather Kretzinger, Brittany Loss, Caleb Parke, Bruce Rader, Matthew Rarey, Lisa Shontz, Shayla Shuck, Alexandria Smith, Jennifer Wagner, Emily Warnimont, Jamie Warren, Kaden Weaver, Brittany Wilcox Marie Berry Renewal Scholarship Anthony Alessi, Emily Anderson, Desiree Baird, Andrew Balega, Danielle Bash, Steve Chin, Kelly Clinger, Caleb Elsea, Lauren Faine, Jessica Gephart, Dana Huntley, Emily Horstman, Joy Kellogg, William Kentris, Lee Kindig, Melody McCloud, Stephen McLaughlin, Nicole Miller, Tonya Myers, Ashley Rader, Susan Thomas Ben Breece Scholarship Ben Wenzinger Joseph R. and Westelle L. Browne Performing Arts Scholarship Alicia Humphrey April Rodeheffer Burbach Scholarship Benjamin Federici Lora Wiest Burgderfer Scholarship Molly Boes, Kyle Corbin, Hannah Curlis, Joanna Dunten, Jordan McGlade, Scott Misamore, Bradford Rush, Koji Tachibana, Alexa Warnecke, Amy Zelinsky Kylene Bycynski Memorial Scholarship Ross Greeno Kathy Carty Writing Memorial Scholarship Brittany Parrick Kenneth and Ruth Casteel Scholarship Erika Blair, Christina Maurer A Chance to Dance Scholarship Sarah Brown, Catherine DeMith, Alexa Piccirillo, Brittany Schmidt, Rebecca Wells, Victoria Wurm Charles Construction Services, Inc. Award in Memory of Howard Boyce Bruce Rader
TOTAL 2009 Donor-Advised and Supporting Organization Grants = $286,032

James L. Child Jr. Scholarship Douglas Schriner Charles Robert Clapper Scholarship Ryan Essinger Floyd and Alice Curran Scholarship Kimberly Barth, Travis Bohn, Amanda Breitigan, Megan Bright, Julia Colman, Alyssa Damschroeder, Molly Feasel, Landon Fleegle, Travis Glick, Kimberly Hochstetler, Taylor Hummell, Brittany Johnson, Nicole Kelbley, William Kindle, Lacie Shaver, Leah Stechschulte, Jennifer Wagner, Emily Warnimont, Brittany Wilcox, Jessica Wiler Floyd J. and Alice K. Curran Renewal Scholarship Mackenzie Albach, Desiree Baird, James Bremner, Steve Chin, Caleb Elsea, Lindsay Fleegle, Abigail Hohman, Chelsea Holman, Dana Huntley, Joy Kellogg, William Kentris, Lee Kindig, Nicole Miller, Cynthia Misamore, Ashley Rader, Victoria Sharrer, Susan Thomas, Molli Weaver Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship Mary Letterle Irma Maxheimer Dana Renewal Scholarship Alison Maske, Megan Volle Richard E. (Dick) Daugherty Scholarship Jessica Oliger William P. and Pauline J. Deisel Scholarship Paul Yoder Allen P. and Ruth A. Dudley Memorial Music Scholarship Jessica Oliger David Egbert Memorial Scholarship Kelly Walton Esfandiary-Palte Scholarship Kayla Schmidebusch Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship Kirsten Egts Jennifer L. Fell Memorial Scholarship Julie Burget
Findlay Area Golf Association Scholarship Andrew Shuler, Kyle Corbin, Nolyn Croy, Peter Hill Findlay Branch of the AAUW Scholarship Amy Carles Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association Alexa Warnecke Findlay High School Alumni Association Scholarship Scott Misamore, Ashley Stepec Findlay High School Class of 1956 Renewal Scholarship Trevor Barrientos Findlay Rotary Club Scholarship Kimberly Barth, Tayler Finsel Findlay Rotary Club Renewal Scholarship William Kentris, Lee Kindig Richard Fisher Athletic Renewal Scholarship Angela Misamore M. Margaret Foster Scholarship Jamie Hassan William Clark Foster Scholarship Alexa Warnecke Mandy Friar Memorial Scholarship Ashley Stepec Terry Frost Scholarship Elizabeth Strigle Jean C. Graham Womens Scholarship Kimberly Barth Jean C. Graham Womens Renewal Scholarship Chelsea Dilley, Emily Horstman, Desiree Baird Judith A. Griffin Scholarship Andrew Heldman Tennyson Guyer Speech Award Ashley Stepec
Wilbur E. Hall Sr. Scholarship Madison Woeste Beth Bradley Heck Memorial Scholarship Tayler Finsel W. Kenneth and Ruth S. Helvie Scholarship Caleb Parke Historic Preservation Guild Memorial Scholarship Jedidah Long Dr. Clifford Hite Memorial Scholarship Robert Wank John W. Hollington Scholarship Derek Recker Huston Financial Service Scholarship Nolyn Croy Intersil Science and Engineering Scholarship Stephanie May, Derek Recker Earl and Laverne Irons Scholarship Lisa Shontz Ronald N. Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Kyle Corbin Kyle Dean Johnson Super Techie Scholarship Molly Boes Kyle Johnson Super Techie Scholarship Douglas Schriner April Sue Jones Memorial Scholarship Jill Gallant Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Medical Missions Rebecca Carey, Ashley Tyger Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka Memorial Scholarship Kimberly Barth Vance Kramer III Memorial Scholarship Rachel Reineck
Derek T. Krueger Memorial Scholarship Andrew Shuler William H. and Virginia W. Kuck Church and Community Achievement Award Kevan Westenbarger Sheila Lewis Memorial Scholarship Julia Biolchini Bill Lobb Girls Basketball Scholarship Andrea Mitchell Dave and Marge Lodge Golf Scholarship Peter Hill Benjamin R.L. Lunn Merit Scholarship Scott Schriner Punk and Martha Mains Memorial Scholarship Scott Schriner M. Andrew May Scholarship Ryan Essinger Erica Miller Culinary Arts Scholarship Michion Scott Thomas E. Moore Perpetual College Award Emily Warnimont Zach Morgan Memorial Scholarship Derek Recker Needler Family Scholarship Kelsey Bryan John Noble Hockey Scholarship Nolyn Croy John Noble Hockey Renewal Scholarship Chris Atkins, Bryan Brigadoi Jr. Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Medical Scholarship Spencer Bruce, Benjamin Federici, Amber Gast, Maryanne Wanamaker
Mike and Pat Oxley Scholarship Elizabeth Blaser Mary Ellen Poff Memorial Scholarship Joanna Dunten Roger Renz Memorial Scholarship Kevin Krucki E.D. Bud and Jean Retter Scholarship Stephen Mackell John Edward Seman Memorial Scholarship Tyler Joseph Dr. Thomas Richard and Wendene Wilson Shoupe Post Grad Scholarship Janann Rotman Bill Slack Memorial Scholarship Lisa Shontz Loren Steiner Auto Shop Memorial Scholarship Korey Smalley Glen and Mary Stover Memorial Scholarship Cassandra Frantz, Keith Van Horn Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship Shannon Meyer, Leah Stechschulte John P. Stozich Memorial Scholarship Jayme Frantz, Blake Gilts Joyce Swisher Memorial Scholarship Blake Gilts Turkey Bowl Memorial Scholarship Tyler Joseph Mary Jo Urshalitz Music Scholarship Amanda Breitigan Mary Jo Urshalitz Nursing Scholarship Jennifer Wagner Leo J. Vielhaber Scholarship Emily Church
Lester L. Werntz Scholarship Erik Fricke Lester L. Werntz Renewal Scholarship Kristin Miller Nathan C. Wilson Trade and Industrial Technology Memorial Scholarship Lauren Gerten George and Harriet Younger Scholarship Maria Buhrmann George Randolph and Harriet Jacobs Younger Renewal Scholarship Marcy Lewis, Julia Wendling Younger Family Scholarships Christopher Jon Younger Scholarship Benjamin Federici Christopher Jon Younger Renewal Scholarship Lee Kindig Paul Randolph Younger Scholarship Jessica Larkey Paul Randolph Younger Renewal Scholarship Carolyn Lishawa Scott Charles Younger Scholarship Colleen McAdoo Stephen Dana Younger Scholarship Stephanie May Stephen Dana Younger Renewal Scholarship Erika Friedmeyer Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship Stephen Mackell
TOTAL 2009 Scholarships Awarded = $220,200

Scholarship applications are available February 1st of each year and are due in our office by April 1st. Contact our office at 419-425-1100 or visit our website at www.community-foundation.com for more information about our scholarship program.
What Does the COMMUNITY Foundation Typically Fund?
Organizations that demonstrate sustainability. Organizations that facilitate collaboration among relevant groups. Organizations that use or expand upon demonstrated and documented best practices. Organizations that leverage change in the capacity of community-wide systems rather than individual organizations.
Successful applications typically address problems to be solved or opportunities to be seized in the Hancock County area. Grant requests should include some or all of the following elements:
Programs serving Hancock County residents. Programs that make a substantial difference in the quality of community life. Programs that avoid duplication of services. Programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes. Programs that help nonprofit organizations build capacity and become more effective. Programs that include financial and other strategic commitments from other funding organizations. Programs that expand meaningful civic engagements and build social capital. Programs that address prevention as well as remediation. Programs that acknowledge and respect diversity and help bridge differences among individuals, organizations, and communities. Organizations with fiscal soundness and plans for continuing the program in the future.
Staff positions for government agencies. Stand-alone books, films, or videos. Computer equipment.* Medical research. Retroactive programs and projects. Partisan political advocacy. Capital requests or capital campaigns.**
* Grants that include a technology component MUST show a compelling need and strong connection to increasing agency sustainability for agency grants and increasing student achievement for educational grants. ** Capital projects must help meet a compelling community need; advance Community Foundation priorities; and offer broad social benefits. When the Community Foundation does participate in a capital project, support is contingent on funding from other sources. Payment will not be authorized until the organization has raised a significant percentage of its total dollar goal.
What Does the COMMUNITY Foundation Typically Decline?
The Community Foundation is not likely to support the following:

Sponsoring or attending conferences. Unnecessary duplication of existing services. Requests from individuals. Ongoing operating expenses. Annual appeals or membership drives. Fundraising projects or advertisements; endowment; debt reduction. Religious organizations for religious purposes. Community services such as police and fire protection. Travel for individuals or groups when it is the primary focus of the proposal.
Thinking about submitting a grant request?
Visit www.community-foundation.com and view the Grants section of our website. Our Guidelines for Grantseekers will give you detailed information regarding our grant process. Our Program Officers are also available to meet with you and discuss your ideas, providing guidance through the entire grant process. Contact our office at 419-425-1100 with any questions you may have.
Grant DEADLINES
October January April July
for Competitive Grants :

Proposals due the First Friday of: Interviews with Program Staff: Board Decisions:
Letter of Intent due the First Friday of:
December March June September
January April July October
February May September November
HancockREADS, founded in 2001, is an initiative of the Community Foundation designed to ensure that individuals and families in Hancock County enjoy the benefits of literacy. Many individuals in Hancock County have difficulty reading, writing, or using basic math skills necessary in everyday life. Our mission is to ensure that these individuals can find the help they need to become successful; and to ensure the current and future success of our children. v
2009 HancockREADS Grants

The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County $4,785 Connecting literacy with theatre for 1,000 kindergarten through second grade Hancock County students. Findlay City Schools - Wilson Vance Intermediate $500 Fostering a love of reading for thirty English as a Second Language (ESL) students through picture books that provide visual cues and make topics more understandable. Findlay City Schools - Chamberlin Hill Intermediate $493 Purchasing nominated books to continue a book club for 50 fourth and fifth graders to read, write and discuss.
2009 HancockREADS Grants = $5,778
CommunityREAD is a month-long community event that encourages reading and promotes the benefits of literacy. Each year, a different book is chosen and read by community members during the month of March. Various events are planned throughout the month at the library, schools, churches, bookstores, and throughout the community. CommunityREAD also highlights and raises funds for the HancockREADS grant program which supports literacy-based programs in Hancock County. Every dollar donated to the HancockREADS endowment fund is matched with 50 cents by the Community Foundation.
MARLEY & ME
TEACH WITH YOUR HEART
The 2010 CommunityREAD selection was Teach With Your Heart by Erin Gruwell. In her passionate, poignant, and deeply personal memoir and call to arms, Erin Gruwell, shares the story of her time with a remarkable group of high school students from Long Beach, California. Both Grogan (2009) and Gruwell (2010) visited Findlay during CommunityREAD month and were overwhelming well-received. As part of their visits, both authors spoke to students and visited with community members in addition to the featured speaking event. v
Marley & Me by John Grogan, was the 2009 CommunityREAD selection. In his New York Times best-selling memoir, Grogan recounts the hilarious and heartfelt moments of his 13 years with a loopy Labrador retriever. The book is now part of Grogans engaging and inspirational conversation about family, loyalty, optimism, and what really matters in life.
Previous CommunityREAD authors and books are listed below. All of the authors except Harper Lee visited Findlay as part of the CommunityREAD event. 2003: Mitch Albom (Tuesdays with Morrie) 2004: Andy Andrews (The Travelers Gift) 2005: Homer Hickam (Rocket Boys) 2006: Harper Lee (To Kill A Mockingbird) 2007: Catherine Ryan Hyde (Pay It Forward) 2008: Jeannette Walls (The Glass Castle) 2009: John Grogan (Marley & Me) 2010: Erin Gruwell (Teach With Your Heart)
The Hancock Education Fund is a cooperative grant program established in 2001 between the Community Foundation, Findlay Rotary, and Findlay Rotarys Golden Apple Teachers. The fund provides grant dollars to promote classroom learning and to provide teachers with resources that encourage learning activities. An advisory committee comprised of members from each of these three organizations meets semi-annually to review grant proposals. What is unique to the Hancock Education Fund is that grantseekers are asked to focus on what is being called 21st Century Learning skills. These skills include cultural awareness and diversity, creative thinking, technological savvy, and interpersonal communication skills. Education experts believe these are the skills necessary to prepare our students for success in a global economy. v
2009 Hancock Education Fund Grants

HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS
Arcadia Local Schools $795 Providing educational materials for 67 students in grades 9-12 at Arcadia Local Schools to study optics in their science classes in a project called Miniscule or Immense. Arcadia Local Schools $786 Providing educational materials for over 50 students in grades 7-8 at Arcadia Local Schools to study light through the I See the Light project. Arcadia Local School $800 Providing educational materials to help more than 100 students in grades 9-12 learn Spanish grammar and vocabulary. Arcadia Local School $1,192 Providing educational materials for over 200 students in grades 9-12 to study GPS units and applications.
Arlington Local Schools $1,200 Providing supplies for over 50 Arlington students in grades 9-12 in Agricultural Science and other classes to repair the school courtyard in order to create a learning space that can be utilized for all Arlington Local Schools students K-12. Hancock County Educational Service Center $668 Providing professional development fees for a childrens literature expert for K-16 schools and parents to ensure that budget areas allocated for instructional material purchases will be wisely spent. Liberty-Benton Local Schools $800 Supporting 20 special needs students in grades 6-8 in accessing a variety of websites and choosing books based on each childs reading level and interest. Also provided additional reading materials that students can take home, allowing parents to work with them on their reading skills. Liberty-Benton Local Schools $1,200 Providing educational materials to improve the written expression skills of 35 special needs students and 179 regular education students in the inclusion and resource classroom. Liberty-Benton Local Schools $1,200 Providing educational materials for 68 special students in grades 7 and 8 to increase test scores in the areas of reading and math on the 2010 Ohio Achievement Test (OAT). McComb Local Schools $995 Providing supplies for sophomore honors History class students to paint a multicultural mural that encourages tolerance towards others in the McComb Community Park. (see photos at left).
ENCOURAGING
McComb students designed and painted a multicultural mural for the McComb Community Park that encourages tolerance towards others.
tolerance
FINDLAY CITY SCHOOLS

Findlay City Schools $443 Providing books and materials for 12 elementary students to learn the Mandarin Chinese language and appreciate the Chinese culture in the Chinese III class. Findlay City Schools $400 Providing books and resources for 27 English as a Second
Language (ESL) students in grades 3-5 at Wilson Vance School to participate in a multiculturalism and diversity project. Findlay City Schools $235 Providing books to expose over 250 students in grades 3-5 at Chamberlin Hill Intermediate School to different cultures by reading a variety of Cinderella stories from different countries. Findlay City Schools $1,099 Providing books for over 50 students at Findlay High School to participate in the Books and Brownies avid readers circles and study global literature themes. Findlay City Schools $1,197 Providing books for up to 450 students in grades 6-8 at Central Middle School to participate in book clubs and experience world cultures and diversity through literature. Findlay City Schools $2,000 Providing conversion components for an electric vehicle to assist Millstream faculty and students in converting a gasoline powered vehicle into one powered by electricity (see photos page 48).
Findlay City Schools $2,000 Providing professional development and speaker fees for author/illustrator, Bob Barner, to present a workshop to 40 K-3 teachers to share techniques that engage young students in reading and science. Barner also presented to 75 students at Van Buren, 240 at Jefferson and 125 at Whittier to help them develop an interest in science and in writing their own books (see photos below). Findlay City Schools $1,450 Providing supplies for 120 Findlay and Hancock County students in grades 1-5 to experience Camp World, a literature-based, social studies and creativity summer day camp. Findlay City Schools $2,000 Providing supplies for up to 540 K-5 students at Lincoln and Wilson Vance Elementary Schools to learn knitting, weaving and quilting skills. Findlay City Schools $1,175 Providing books for up to 63 eighth graders in the REACH gifted program at the three middle schools to participate in a book circle discussion and activities to encourage global literacy and sensitivity to foreign cultures.
Findlay City Schools $2,000 Providing supplies for over 250 students in grades 3-5 to participate in Science Clubs/Communities in order to encourage science exploration in the classroom and help develop science skills, knowledge, and interest at a young age. Findlay City Schools $1,823 Providing supplies for over 100 students in grades K-5 to participate in Math Enrichment Clusters to help meet the needs of high math learners. Findlay City Schools $733 Providing books for 30 third grade gifted students in the Findlay City Schools to participate in Literature Circles through the FIND program. Findlay City Schools (Gifted Program) $1,000 Providing professional development and speaker fees to bring author/illustrator, Matt Tavares, into the three middle schools to show language arts and social studies teachers how to integrate his books into the curriculum and to encourage students to pursue their passion as writers and/or artists (see photos page 49).
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INSPIRING students
Author/Illustrator, Bob Barner, presented a three-hour workshop entitled, Integrating Visual Art with the Curriculum, to local K-3 teachers using his books, music, and art to share techniques that focus on engaging young students in reading and science. He also spoke to students at Van Buren Elementary, Jefferson Primary, and Whittier Primary to help them develop an interest in science and in writing their own books.
and teachers
more Hancock Education Fund grants...

Findlay City Schools $1,192 Providing educational materials for Jacobs Primary Schools Ball Time program in order to promote physical wellness, increase time on-task behavior, and improve sustained writing time by utilizing therapy balls. Findlay City Schools $1,000 Providing program fees for 370 Wilson Vance students in grades 3-5 to participate in the Mazza School Extension Program and study artwork and culture. Findlay City Schools $1,193 Providing books for fourth grade students in all of the Language Arts classes at Chamberlin Hill Intermediate School to use for the new reading series in order to help students develop a love of literature. Findlay City Schools $1,041 Providing books for the Books and Breakfast program that will encourage fifth grade Wilson Vance students to voluntarily pick one book a month to read independently. Findlay City Schools $2,000 Providing speaker fees to bring in civil rights speaker, Jefferson Thomas, to speak to middle and high school students to discuss slavery and the civil rights movement. Findlay City Schools $1,000 Providing speaker fees to bring in Jim Delisle to teach differentiation, a strategy based on adapting the process, product, or content to meet the needs of every student in the classroom. Findlay City Schools $1,000 Providing educational materials to create an Underground Railroad trunk to be used by fourth grade and middle school classes to enhance their simulations and study of AfricanAmericans during the 1860s.
ENGINEERING
In a time of escalating fuel costs and consumers desire to seek green alternatives, Millstream Career & Technology Centers faculty and students identified an educational project to convert a gasoline powered vehicle into one powered by electricity.
the future
Students from the Automotive Technology classes spearheaded the project, working in collaboration with Engineering and Welding students to convert a Chevrolet S-10 pick-up truck to an Electric Vehicle (EV). The project incorporated plug and go technology utilizing a 144 volt battery pack powering electric motors as the propulsion unit. Many existing components were permanently removed from the vehicle and recycled, while new motors, batteries, and control units were installed. As they followed this project through from planning to completion, students developed skills that will serve them in their trade, including, but not limited to, teamwork, organization, feasibility, budgeting, leadership, and communication. The construction of the EV is completed, but its usefulness wont end there. The vehicle will be available to teachers in both Findlay City and Hancock County schools to utilize as a teaching aid and tool. Science teachers can explore the concepts of environmental impact and clean technology, while social studies teachers can delve into the greater awareness of global social issues, economics, and world resources. Teachers at various levels can use the vehicle to explore the advantages and disadvantages of the EV such as city versus highway travel, vehicle size relationships to vehicle range, distances Americans commute versus our European and Asian counterparts. Additionally, they can discuss issues like the lifestyle changes required with EVs, global warming, and petroleum resources and independence. When the vehicle is being utilized for educational
TOTAL 2009 Hancock Education Fund Grants = $35,617
purposes, it is Millstreams goal to have students accompany the vehicle and be the primary presenters to the audience. They will explain their involvement in the conversion process, as well as the trucks operation, advantages, and disadvantages. This project was funded in part by an ECLIPSe grant ($500) and a Hancock Education Fund grant ($2,000).
LEARNING
In March 2009, band students from Central, Donnell, and Glenwood Middle Schools participated in Brass Blast, a day geared toward developing both playing and listening skills. These sessions emphasized critical listening, positive interaction between musicians, and immediate feedback via digital recording. A strength of the project was the quality and enthusiasm of the adult musicians who were willing to work with the students for an entire school day. Clinicians presented historical and ethnic background of the instruments, and as much as possible, materials used were international in nature. A brass band performance of music learned during the clinic sessions concluded the day.
to listen
ILLUSTRATING
Matt Tavares, author and illustrator, spoke at Central, Donnell, and Glenwood Middle Schools in November 2009. Tavares, an award-winning author/illustrator was in Findlay as part of a Mazza Museum program. This Hancock Education Fund grant funded an additional day for him to spend with middle school students. Tavares presentation centered on the methods he uses as he writes and illustrates books for young readers. Tavares presented illustrations from all four books the students had read: Lady Liberty, Mudball, Zacharys Ball, and Olivers Game. He shared what it means to be an author/illustrator and discussed how he gets ideas for books. Tavares also ate lunch with 30 book club students that day. The project focused on introducing students to a successful author/illustrator, encouraging students to pursue their passion as writers and/or artists, developing an appreciation of Matt Tavares skills as an author/illustrator, and providing new information about the Statue of Liberty and the history of baseball.
history
ECLIPSe
ECLIPSe (Emerging Community Leaders Investing in Philanthropic Service) promotes youth philanthropy, integrates service-learning into the community, increases youth civic engagement, and expands the number of youth-adult partnerships in Hancock County. ECLIPSe members are Hancock County youth in the eighth grade through college. In addition to participating in their own service-learning projects, ECLIPSe awards grant funds for other youth-driven service-learning projects in Hancock County. The ECLIPSe Youth Grantmaking Council reviews grant applications, meets and interviews potential grantees, and makes funding decisions based on established guidelines. As members of the ECLIPSe Grantmaking Council, youth participate as equal voting members with adult partners. They also facilitate and run their own meetings and activities. ECLIPSe-funded projects impact approximately 10,000 youth annually. Since 2002, a total of 53 grants have been awarded totaling $44,862.08 to support local youth-driven service-learning projects.
ECLIPSe Member Projects

Service-learning is a powerful educational strategy that makes schoolwork more relevant by allowing students to use classroom knowledge in a realworld, hands-on way by providing service that meets actual community needs. The following are several projects where ECLIPSe youth members played important roles.
LEARN & SERVE MODEL GRANT
Ohio Department of Education - Learn and Serve Ohio awarded ECLIPSe a Model Grant in June 2007, 2008, and 2009. ECLIPSe serves as a mentor in the state of Ohio to other schools and communities interested in service-learning.
OSBA Webinar
ECLIPSe was asked to present information on service-learning to school board members throughout Ohio by the Ohio School Boards Association. This webinar took place in December 2009.
ZACH MORGAN MEMORIAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT
ECLIPSe youth members were instrumental in coordinating the 2nd Annual Zach Morgan Memorial Soccer Tournament in memory of their friend and fellow ECLIPSe member who was killed in a tragic car accident. Proceeds from this event support the Zach Morgan Memorial Youth Leadership Fund.
ECLIPSe Youth Members

Natalie Baratta Zhanna Baymukhamedova Elizabeth Blaser Michael Blaser Jessica Borer Megan Borer Brittany Borsani Jessica Borsani Eric Brown Levi Bruce Spencer Bruce John Cassidy Hannah Clouse Tyler Copus Michael Cosiano Meghan Donelson Tayler Finsel Shelby Fletcher Austin Fox Michael Fox Alicia Humphrey Erin Jenkins Steve Jones Robert Kelley Eric Kettinger Elizabeth Kniss Michael Lause Cole Lautermilch Tyler Lilley Leticia Macedo Stephen Mackell Michaela Marincic Angie Martaus Richard Meyer Lea McCleave Jeremy Mills Andrea Mitchell Cory Morgan Priya Patel Rachael Schumm Teresa Selhorst Jacob Sexton Meghan Siebeneck Christina Terry Nate Thomas Ryan Vorst Marc Wadsworth Jessica Wilson Janelle Wood Brody Yingling Maggie Yoder Sam Yoder
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PHOTOS
1: Produce from Glenwood Gardens. 2: Glenwood students at work in the garden. 3,4: Liberty-Benton STRIDES students volunteered at a fire station. 5: Wilson Vance students make posters to promote recycling. 6: Wilson Vance students collect recycling throughout the school.
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2009 ECLIPSe Grants
Findlay City Schools - Millstream Career and Technology Center $500 In a time of escalating fuel costs and consumers desire to seek green alternatives, Millstream faculty and students converted a gasoline powered vehicle into one powered by electricity. Findlay City Schools - Findlay High School - $120 Students in the Work and Family Class mastered their sewing skills by constructing decorative pillows to be donated to social service agencies in Hancock County. Findlay City Schools - Wilson Vance Intermediate School - $480 Students created a recycling project within the school, impacting 355 youth and educating parents and the larger community about recycling. Findlay City Schools - Glenwood Middle School - $600 Supporting the Glenwood Gardens Program in order to provide healthy produce for families in poverty in Hancock County. Findlay City Schools - Findlay High School - $116 Supporting the Junior Statesman of America project to build awareness and raise funds to support several orphanages in Tanga, Tanzania.
2009-2010 Learn and Serve Grants

Liberty-Benton High School - $930 Supporting the Liberty-Benton STRIDES program to strengthen the freshman component of their school-wide initiative. Van Buren Elementary School - $3,100 Supporting the Van Buren Elementary School Medieval Garden expansion project. Alternative Opportunity Center - $1,310 Supporting the Alternative Opportunity Center service-learning projects taking place through the Asset and Life-Skills Course. Glenwood Middle School - $619 Supporting the Glenwood Gardens Program in order to provide healthy produce for Hancock County families in poverty. The produce was grown on 10 acres of land throughout Findlay and Hancock County. Findlay High School, Junior Statesman of America - $325 Supporting the Junior Statesman of America project to build awareness and raise funds to support several orphanages in Tanga, Tanzania.
TOTAL 2009 Learn & Serve GrantS = $6,284

Funds awarded during this grant cycle were distributed from funds housed at the Hancock County Educational Service Center.
TOTAL 2009 ECLIPSe GrantS = $1,816
Board of Trustees of the Foundation

We would like to take this opportunity to remember those who have served in the past on the Dorney Funds Findlay Distribution Committee and the Findlay-Hancock Community Foundations Board of Trustees.
Donald E. Badertscher Reverend G. Terry Bard Pamela K.M. Beall The Honorable W. Bentley Burr Roy E. Carlson The Honorable Allan H. Davis Reverend Gerald Davison Jeffrey M. Erickson Lee R. Luff G. Norman Nicholson Jennifer Payne-White Donald S. Renninger The Honorable Keith Romick Patrick W. Rooney Judy M. Rower James W. Speck The Honorable John P. Stozich Charles F. Stumpp, Jr. Steven H. Walker
David S. Healy
Chairman Retired, Spencer Patterson Insurance
Ralph D. Russo
Vice Chairman Attorney at Law, Betts, Miller & Russo
Michael S. Needler
Secretary President/CEO, Needler Enterprises, Inc.
Garry L. Peiffer
Treasurer Senior Vice President, Finance & Information Technology, Marathon Ashland Petroleum
Patricia J. Brown
Vice President Marketing, Dealer Strategic Planning, Inc.
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh

President, Garner Transportation Group
Karl L. Heminger
Publisher, The Courier
J. Alec Reinhardt
Retired, Executive Vice President, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Charles J. Younger
Retired, Executive Vice President, Continental Cablevision, Inc.
Foundation Staff
Katherine Kreuchauf
President
Kimberly J. Bash
Program Officer
Ann Brossia
Development Officer
Julie L. Brown
Program Officer
Lisa M. Houck
Administrative Assistant
Karen L. Smith
Financial Officer
Christa K. Steiner
Communications Officer
Marie J. Swaisgood
Donor Services Officer
Hancock Properties Foundation, Inc.

Michael S. Needler - Chair David P. Kuenzli Beverly A. Fisher James R. Heck Patricia J. Brown Karl L. Heminger Katherine Kreuchauf
HancockREADS gRAnt committee

Kimberly Bash Kevin Hennessy Jane McCleary Kim Plesec Linda VanDerMolen Jeff Winkle
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2008-2009 Mary Beth Hammond, Chair Pauline Milligan, Vice Chair Sandy Hansen , Secretary Allyson Perry, Treasurer Julie Anderson, Grants Committee Chair Rindy Crates, Program Committee Chair JoAnne Ingold, Communications Chair Kolleen Kirk Rill, Member at Large 2009-2010 Pauline Milligan, Chair Julie Anderson, Vice Chair Sandra Hansen, Secretary Allyson Perry, Treasurer Kolleen Kirk Rill, Grants Committee Chair Gwen Kuenzli, Program Committee Chair Judy Pusateri, Communications Chair Mary Jane Roberts, Member at Large
ECLIPSe Advisory Committee

Barbara Brahm, Ohio State University Extension Sheri Murphy, Hancock Youth Leadership Heather Eichner, Univ. of Findlay Campus Compact Rachel Powell, Univ. of Findlay Campus Compact Mark Miller, Hancock Co. Educational Service Center Beverly Phillips, United Way of Hancock County Kimberly Bash, TCF Program Staff Meghan Siebeneck, ECLIPSe (youth member) Crystal Jones, University of Findlay Campus Compact Sandy White, Findlay City Schools Nancy Wood Allison, Findlay City Schools
CommunityREAD committee
Cindi Chasse Sarah Clevidence AnnaLee Kemp Debra Lautermilch Jodi Miller Tiffani Murray-Hogrefe Terry Olthouse Debbie Reynolds Stephanie Roth Linda Van Der Molen Jeffrey Winkle Judy Withrow Erica VanGunten Lisa Houck Julie Brown
Community Impact Committee

Julie Anderson Kimberly Bash Julie Brown Timothy Brugeman K.C. Collette Bradley Cox Carol Dale-Joseph Katherine Kreuchauf Sherri Garner Brumbaugh Bil Homka Ed Ingold Tracy McMath Sarah Palmer Judy Rower Ralph Russo Precia Stuby Marc Washington
ECLIPSe Financial Sustainability Committee

Kimberly Bash Marty Rothey Mary Beth Hammond Tayler Finsel Ed Erner Nicole Winkle Jeanne Rustic Maggie Yoder
LAPE Grant Committee

Kimberly Bash Laura Davis Janet Greiner Gary Kapostasy Mark Miller John Miller Stephanie Roth Edie Wannemacher Greg Williamson Judy Withrow Nancy Wood Allison
Hancock Education Fund grant committee

Kimberly Bash Janelle Busdeker Susan Davis Mike Eier Celeste Eirich John Harrington Lisa Houck Nancy Hutchinson George King Teresa Lambert Barbara Meyers Linda Miller Roger Miller Paul Moyer Barbara Tidd Jane Vanden Eynden Beppie Walarius Deb Wickerham
Frank and Annett Hollington Guglielmi Supporting Organization Board of Directors

Richard Flowers Annett Hollington Guglielmi Frank Guglielmi, Chair Michael Needler Ralph Russo Ex-Officio Members: Annie Guglielmi, Chris Guglielmi, Philip Guglielmi
THREE MEMBERS OF OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES RETIRED IN 2009: Pictured here are Chuck Stumpp Jr., Judy Rower, and Norm Nicholson. We are forever thankful for their many years of service and faithful dedication to our community.
When you place your gifts in our care, we know that you count on the Community Foundation to operate efficiently and invest wisely. An active Board of Trustees oversees the financial assets of the Community Foundation, and works with our Finance & Investment Committee and independent investment consultants to exercise high standards of management and fiscal stewardship. We are pleased to report that our assets have begun to recover from the U.S. and global economic upheaval that began in late 2007. Our assets showed a 21% increase from end of year December 2008 to December 2009, bringing our total assets up to $60,639,927. We continue to work closely with our investment advisors, monitoring the markets and keeping in mind the Community Foundations long-term goals for investment performance. Our portfolio is highly diversified, and our asset allocation reflects the wisdom of an investment committee and advisors with many years of financial experience. In 2009, for example, the assets managed by the Community Foundation achieved a total return of 32.8% compared to the 26.5% return on the S&P 500 Index.
granted $67,729 over the last 14 years. Thanks to the power of endowment, it is on track to keep doing that - forever. v
Example of an Endowed Fund

Original Gift Amount 1996: Total Grants 1996-2010: Fund Balance June 2009: Fund Balance December 2009: $90,000 $67,729 $84,419 $99,762
Graph A: Fund Balance Over Time

$150,000 $130,000 $110,000 $90,000
Example of an Endowed Fund - UPDATE

In last years annual report we highlighted a fund which illustrated the power of endowment and the prudence of our spending policy. At right, you will find updated graphs for this same fund. Graph A shows the fund balance over time. Youll see that in June 2009 the balance was feeling the full impact of the global economic decline. Only six months later, however, the fund balance had already begun to rebound and the balance was up 18%. This graph clearly demonstrates why it is so crucial for the Community Foundation to stay in the market - even in tough times. Graph B shows the grants made from this fund. Youll note that grants were slightly down in 2009. This decrease in available grant dollars is a result of the economic decline period becoming part of our spending policy calculation which uses an average of the fund balance over the previous 12 quarters. Notice how the percentage of decline in grant funds is much less than that seen in the fund balance. Undoubtedly, the most important part of the story is that this fund has
$70,000 $50,000
Graph B: Annual Grants From Fund

$6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 0
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Finance & Investment Committee

Members of this committee are stewards of the Community Foundations assets. Specifically, committee members review financial statements and reports, assist in the preparation of an annual administrative budget, safeguard the organizations assets, and monitor investment performance.
Investment Managers
The Community Foundations charitable funds were held by the following investment managers in 2009. The Board of Trustees, working through its Finance & Investment Committee, establishes the investment guidelines and policies for the management of the Community Foundations assets. Fund Evaluation Group (FEG) monitors investment performance of assets held by the following managers:
Fifth Third Bank First Federal Bank Huntington Bank Victory Capital Management, Key Bank Butterfield Fulcrum Group Citco Investor Relations Group UBS Fund Services Ltd.
Garry L. Peiffer
Chairman Senior Vice President, Finance & Information Technology, Marathon Ashland Petroleum
John B. Arnold
Retired, Fifth Third Bank
Hon. Allan H. Davis

Judge, Hancock County Probate and Juvenile Courts
Thomas B. Donnell
Chairman Emeritus, Fifth Third Bank of Northwest Ohio
From time to time, the Board of Trustees will consider the addition of investment managers where donors have existing relationships.
John H. Haywood
Division Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation
J. Alec Reinhardt
Retired, Executive Vice President, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Charles J. Younger
Retired, Executive Vice President, Continental Cablevision, Inc.
Katherine Kreuchauf
President, The Community Foundation
Karen L. Smith
Financial Officer, The Community Foundation 2009 Annual ReportThe Power of ING. 55
Foundation Assets by Fund Type

CRT & CGA 1% Field of Interest 3% Agency 6% Designated 6% Donor Advised 6% Unrestricted 71%
Gifts Received by Fund Type

Unrestricted 3% Donor Advised 2% Agency Endowment 4% Designated 6% Administrative 2%
Pass Through 40%
Field of Interest 15%
Scholarships 7%
The Community Foundation and our community are truly fortunate to have such a large portion of our assets as unrestricted dollars. This allows us to use our expertise to meet the ever-changing needs in Findlay and Hancock County. The Community Foundation now holds more than 260 individual funds.
Scholarships 28%
Gifts and bequests in 2009 totaled $1,324,673.
Investments by Asset Class

International Small Cap Equity 4% Cash 2% Hedge Fund of Funds 5% Small Cap Equity 5% Emerging Markets 7% Fixed Income 35%
Growth of Foundation Assets
Large Cap Equity 12%
Mid Cap Equity 13%
International Equity 17%
09 20 08 20 07 20 06 20 05 20 04 20 03 20 02 20 01 20 00 20 99 19 98 19 97 19 96 19 95 19 94 19
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

As of December 31, 2009 and 2008 2009 Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments, at Fair Value Receivables and Other Assets Net Property & Equipment Total Assets Liabilities and Net Assets Grants Payable and Other Liabilities Funds Held for Agencies Note Payable Total Liabilities Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets $2,326,175 53,455,704 129,470 4,728,578 $60,639,927 2008 $4,001,212 40,732,625 774,532 4,551,866 $50,060,235
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Activities

For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 2009 Revenue and Support Contributions Investment Income and Gains (Losses) Other Revenue Total Revenue and Support Expenses Grants Program Expenses Other Expenses Total Expenses Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Net Assets, Beginning of Year Net Assets, End of Year $1,324,673 11,791,197 371,233 13,487,103 2008 $1,949,139 (22,430,885) 523,887 (19,957,859)
$658,878 3,469,845 4,485,038 8,613,761 52,026,166 $60,639,927
$1,225,693 2,777,016 4,600,000 8,602,709 41,457,526 $50,060,235
1,610,841 788,080 519,542 2,918,463 10,568,640 41,457,526 $52,026,166
3,031,142 597,336 896,003 4,524,481 (24,482,340) 65,939,866 $41,457,526
The Foundation is audited annually by Clifton Gunderson LLP. Complete audited financial statements are available upon request.
Stock, Bonds, and Mutual Funds. Appreciated stock, bonds, and mutual funds can make an economical choice when making a charitable gift. You make the gift at a lower cost basis and enjoy double tax savings by avoiding capital gains and receiving a charitable contribution based on the securitys full market value. Matching Gift. Matching gifts can more than double a gift if your employer (and/or your spouses employer) has such a program. All that is needed is the appropriate form from the employer. Charitable Gift Annuity and Charitable Remainder Trust. You can make a gift of cash, marketable securities, or property to the Community Foundation now, get immediate tax benefits, and ensure that you or a loved one receive income payments for life. Charitable Lead Trust. You can place cash or property into a trust that provides income to the Community Foundation for a set number of years, after which the remainder may be transferred back to you or your heirs. Real Estate and Personal Property. Residences, vacation homes, farms, and valuable items, such as art, make wonderful charitable gifts and enjoy significant tax savings. Retained Life Estate. You can make a gift of your home, farm, or vacation home, obtain an immediate tax deduction, and still continue to use the property for as long as you wish. Only after you no longer need the property will the Community Foundation assume the usual ownership rights.
Ann Brossia, CFRE

Development Officer
abrossia@community-foundation.com 419-425-1100
Bequest. A bequest made through a will or living trust allows you to designate a portion of your estate to the Community Foundation without drawing from assets during your lifetime. Retirement Funds, IRAs, and Life Insurance. You can name the Community Foundation as a direct or contingency beneficiary of all or a portion of your retirement funds, IRAs, life insurance policies, and other assets. The Community Foundation is committed to helping you achieve your philanthropic goals. Well work with you and your financial advisor, sharing information and ideas on which giving options may best fit your personal situation. Call Ann Brossia, Development Officer, at 419-425-1100 for more information.

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The power of ING.

funds to local nonprofit organizations

Katherine Kreuchauf, CFRE President

the Family Center

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ReStore enables local residents to recycle and reuse.

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Suggestions for items to donate include:

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OUR FOUNDING FATHER OF PHILANTHROPY

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Dorney Legacy Society Members

convening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change.

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2009-2010 Handbags That Help Members

and significant resource.

Findlay Hope House

Caughman Health Center

Hancock Christian Clearing House

Family Center Agencies

Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Medical Scholarship

Partners In Education SCHOLARSHIP

Ed Lodico Memorial Scholarship

Garry and Kathleen Peiffer Fund

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Unrestricted Funds Meeting ever-changing community needs.

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Field of Interest FUNDS Connecting personal values to high-impact opportunities.

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Agency ENDOWMENT Funds Endowing your nonprofit organization

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Designated ENDOWMENT Funds Helping sustain and grow local organizations.

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Program Sponsorship Funds

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Supporting Organizations High impact, high involvement, low hassle.

Donor-Advised Funds A personal approach to giving.

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Seed Funds Build to endowment over time.

The following funds were retired in 2009.

Contact the Community Foundation office for more information 419-425-1100.

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Ralph Russo, Patty Lucas, and Mike Needler

Patty Luther, Isabelle Pratt, and Mary Lou Anderson

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Alec Reinhardt, Marge Kruse, and Eleanor McCoy

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Dr. Andrew Reid and Dr. Richard Deerhake

Dr. Marv Rower and Robert McClelland

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Field of Interest Grants

TOTAL 2009 Field of Interest Grants = $147,306

TOTAL 2009 Competitive Grants = $1,107,073

Fiscal Sponsorship Grants

TOTAL 2009 Fiscal Sponsorship Grants = $355,000

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