Brown County Community Foundation

2011

Each of us is a caretaker in the large garden that is our community and we reap what we sow. Thankfully our community has many wonderful people and community leaders that take on tough challenges, dream big, and work hard to plant seeds of change and cultivate lasting benefits for us all. The Brown County Community Foundation (BCCF) works to develop the community by partnering with these vital leaders.

“Cultivating Our Community” continues to be the ongoing focus of the Brown County Community Foundation. It provides tools, support, and resources to the nonprofits. The BCCF cultivates charitable giving from local /regional donors and transplants these precious funds into sustainable investments that provide perpetual support to various fields of interest or specific organizations. The Foundation identifies and addresses local needs by administering scholarships, providing grants, and linking donors with nonprofits.

In essence, the BCCF helps the community to flourish and grow. It does this by drawing attention and resources to areas of concern. It partners with community leaders to take action and establish shared priorities to produce fruitful outcomes for the people of Brown County.

There are multiple community cultivators within Brown County that have recently helped create incredible gardens that improve the community by: providing food to those in need, teaching essential gardening skills, increasing local food resources, encouraging healthy eating habits, helping to connect citizens, and fostering a spirit of collaboration.

The theme for this year’s Annual Report to the Community was inspired by these cultivators.

Prepare: Plant: Cultivate: Harvest: identify community sow seeds of use focused enjoy lasting needs and prioritize awareness within efforts and essential community benefits solutions with the community resources community leaders

“Kind hearts are the gardens, Kind thoughts are the roots, Kind words are the flowers, Kind deeds are the fruits, Take care of your garden And keep out the weeds, Fill it with sunshine Kind words and kind deeds.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (19th Century American Poet) 1 F

From the CEO:

“As my time as CEO of the Foundation comes to an end, I have been reflecting on the developments of the past four years. In that process, two words kept surfacing - vision and passion. Each project that the Foundation has taken on began with a vision - but it took passion to complete these projects. Many years ago Ben Franklin said, 'If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.' This is still very true and timely even today within the Brown County Community Foundation (BCCF). The Foundation has continued to partner with the community and together we have used reason to identify prac- tical solutions that have shaped the future of Brown County.

Projects that the Foundation helped facilitate through these partnerships include the YMCA, CRC (Community Resource Center), the Library, and the Pavilion. Other more recent Foundation ventures include creating the Duck Race fundraiser, facilitating the Big Brothers Big Sisters consolidation, and reestablishing the McGrayel-Russo Me- morial Golf Outing fundraiser. We continue to enjoy a local treasured venue because the BCCf regained community ownership of the Brown County Playhouse from the Indiana University Foundation.

Together, we’ve accomplished a lot. Thank you for your trust, for many times your thinking outside of the box, for sharing your visions for the future and for the passion that has turned many visions into realities in the past four years.”

Bob Kirlin, CEO

From the Board Chair:

“The Brown County Community Foundation continues to support the ‘Leaving of Legacy’ for our community. As Bob Kirlin expressed, vision and passion play a significant role in improving the quality of life in Brown County. It is the Foundation, community leaders, contributors, and supporters that drive those efforts. The Founda- tion supports programs that provide basic human needs of nutrition and wellness. Foundation scholarships and leadership programs prepare our young people for the future and help them to make their contribution. Support for literacy programs and adult education strengthen those who continue to learn and develop new skills locally.

The Foundation encourages all Brown County citizens to not only lead and serve, but also to be proud of their accomplishments. The BCCF does this in part by recognizing Brown County citizens and groups who have made significant contributions to in the arts, philanthropy, and community service.

These programs and efforts continue to create a high quality of life for the people of Brown County. I have been privileged to serve as the chair of the Board of Trustees and work with Bob Kirlin. The Foundation is truly a catalyst for the advancement of Brown County and a guardian of its unique character and legacy.”

Bert Clemons, Board Chair

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Brown County Lions Club Daily F. Hill, Louis B. Joseph L. and Frances C. Fears Fund provides Designated Endowment Funds Macon , Tom Barnhart, and Bob Nixon Memo- support to the Brown County Humane Society support a specific charitable rial Fund supports the charitable projects and other such animal welfare causes. undertaken by the Brown County Lions Club. organization or program. Marcia A. Flaherty Fund provides Brown County Lions Club Kurt M. operating income for the Brown County VonSchriltz Memorial Fund supports Community Foundation, Inc. charitable projects for diabetic awareness. Mabel B. Annis Memorial Art Fund Whitney Freshour Memorial Fund provides underwrites the cost of an annual art competi- Brown County Literacy Fund provides operat- support for the activities of the Brown County tion for junior and senior high school students. ing income to the Brown County Literacy High School Women’s Basketball Team (50%) Coalition. and the Brown County High School Varsity Belmont Outdoor Education Center Fund Baseball Team (50%). provides funding for capital improvements and Brown County Literacy Coalition Fund provides major repairs at the Belmont Outdoor Recrea- operating income to the Brown County Literacy Friends of the Brown County Public tion Center. Coalition. Library Fund supports the Brown County Pub- lic Library. Burton C. and Suzanne H. Borgelt Fund (crt) Brown County Public Library Fund supports the Brown County Public Library. provides operating income for the library. Gipson-Lawlor “Teacher of the Year” Fund provides support for educational materials Burton C. and Suzanne H. Borgelt Fund (crt) Brown County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and/or staff development to the “Brown Coun- supports the Brown County Community Foun- #6195 Fund provides building ty High School Teacher of the Year.” dation. maintenance/supplies or any needy efforts Brown County Veterans of Foreign Bob “Hambone” Hamilton Memorial Fund pro- Brown County Art Gallery , Foundation and Wars Post #6195 may have, subject to Brown vides operating income for the Brown County Museum Fund provides operating income for County Community Foundation’s discretion. Historical Society’s History the Brown County Art Gallery. Center. Christole, Inc. Children’s Memorial Fund sup- Brown County Big Brothers Big Sisters, Inc. ports Christole in providing community based Erma L. Harker Memorial Fund for Mother’s Fund supports Big Brothers Big Sisters pro- services for children with autism or other de- Cupboard Community Kitchen provides income gram. velopmental disabilities in South Central Indi- to the Kitchen to fulfill its mission. ana. Brown County Career Resource Center Fund Howard Hughes - SPOT Program provides provides support to CRC to fulfill its mission. Carolyn Churchman Memorial Fund support for Brown County Humane Society provides operating funds to Brown SPOT program Brown County Community Church Fund pro- County Literacy Coalition, Brown County vides financial support to carry out its role and Humane Society and Mother’s Cupboard Ed Lewis Memorial Fund supports the opera- mission. Community Kitchen. tions for Harmony School in Bloomington, Indi- ana. Brown County Community Foundation, Inc. Cordry-Sweetwater Branch of the Fund provides operating income for the Foun- Brown County Public Library Fund provides Al and Elaine K. Mallory Foundation Fund dation. income for the operations of that Library (crt) provides operating income for St. Luke branch. Catholic Church, Indianapolis, IN. Brown County Community YMCA Fund provides support to the Brown County Community YMCA. John V. and Janet S. Davis Fund Renée McDermott Indiana University Law provides operating income for the Brown School Library Fund supports operations of Brown County Girls’ Softball Fund County Community Foundation, Inc. the law library in Bloomington, IN. promotes girls’ softball and other athletic opportunities for girls and women. Developmental Services, Inc., Fund Gay Moore Memorial Fund provides operating supports the activities of DSI in Brown County. income to Brown County Humane Society. Brown County Habitat for Humanity Fund provides supports the charitable activities of Dinner’s Ready! Fund for Mother’s Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen’s Habitat for Humanity. Cupboard Community Kitchen provides income Founding Directors’ Fund provides to the Kitchen to fulfill its mission. income to the Kitchen to fulfill its mission. Brown County Historical Society Fund supports the activities of the Historical Society. Employees of Cummins in Brown County National History Day Award, presented by Ken provides Career Resource Center Birkemeier Family supports Brown County Brown County Humane Society Fund supports scholarships to Brown County students. Schools National History Day Contest. the activities of the Brown County Humane Society. Dr. Bill Fund, as a memorial to Dr. William Delano L. and Luzetta A. Newkirk Fund (crt) Howard, benefits the Salt Creek Trail. supports the charitable needs of Brown County and provides support for AmeriCares, Lutheran World Relief, Save the Children and FINCA In- ternational.

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Woodrow and Thelma Newkirk Fund Brown County Art Guild Marie Goth Fund Indiana Heritage Arts (IHA) Permanent Art supports the charitable works of St. Paul Lu- supports the arts in Brown County and pro- Collection Fund supports the IHA for the pur- theran Church, Columbus, Indiana. vides operating income for the Brown County pose of providing for the perpetual support of Art Guild. the permanent art collection of IHA. Nashville United Methodist Church Fund supports the mission and activities of Boy Scout Brown County Big Brothers Big Sisters, Inc. Jackson Township Fire Department Fund Troop 190. Fund supports the Big Brothers Big Sisters provides operating income for the JTFD. program. Perelman Fund for Mother’s Cupboard Commu- Mother’s Cupboard Fund provides operating nity Kitchen provides income to the Kitchen to Brown County 4-H Club Association Fund income for Mother’s Cupboard Community fulfill its mission. supports the activities of the 4-H Club Associa- Kitchen. tion. Rotary Club of Brown County Fund Mt. Zion Cemetery Association Fund supports supports charitable projects undertaken by the Brown County Habitat for Humanity Fund sup- maintenance, repair and restoration of monu- Rotary Club. ports the charitable activities of Habitat for ments, headstones and grave markers of his- Humanity. torical or local significance. John D. Rudd Memorial Youth Fund supports youth baseball and recreational activ- Brown County Historical Society Fund sup- Genevra Owens Oak Ridge Cemetery Associa- ities through Brown County Parks ports the activities of the Historical Society. tion Fund supports preservation and mainte- and Recreation. nance of Oak Ridge Cemetery. Brown County Humane Society Fund supports Les and Mary Rudd Memorial Fund the operations of the Humane Society. Psi Iota Xi Eta Alpha Chapter Fund benefits the Brown County Children’s Christmas supports the charitable activities of Psi Iota Xi. Fund (60%) and benefits projects to benefit Brown County Lions Club Daily F. Hill, Louis B. children in Brown County (40%). Macon, Tom Barnhart, and Bob Nixon Memori- Rotary Club of Brown County Fund al Fund supports the charitable projects un- supports charitable projects undertaken by the St. David’s Episcopal Church Outreach Fund dertaken by the Brown County Lions Club. Rotary Club. provides support for outreach and other minis- terial missions of the Church. Brown County Lions Club W. Foster McKenny Taggart and Hamblen/Taylor Cemeteries Asso- Memorial Fund provides assistance to hearing ciation Fund supports maintenance, repairs Mardi and Hank Swain Library Director’s and sight impaired individuals, especially chil- and restoration of monuments, headstones Discretionary Fund provides funds to the dren. and grave markers of historical or local signifi- Director of the Brown County Public cance. Library to carry out library-related projects. Brown County Literacy Coalition Fund supports the activities of the Literacy Coalition. Sycamore Valley Senior Center Fund provides support of the activities for the Sycamore Val- Brown County Public Library Fund ley Senior Center. provides operating income for the library.

Truemper Fund for Mother’s Cupboard sup- Brown County Volunteer Fire Department Fund Unrestricted Endowment Funds ports the operations and activities of Mother’s provides operating income for BCVFD. make no recommendations on how these Cupboard Community Kitchen. funds are to be used, entrusting those Developmental Services, Inc., Fund granting decisions to the Foundation’s Charles J. And Phyllis E. Truemper Fund (crt) supports the activities of DSI in Brown County. Board of Trustees. supports the Brown County Community Foundation for general use and purpose. Friends of the Brown County Public Library Fund supports the Brown County Public Library. John Weaver and Sue Booe Fund (crt) Jim and Boni Head Fund Friends of T.C. Steele State Historic Site Fund Agency Endowment Funds provides support to its agency. Samuel R. and Joan Rosen Fund are available to nonprofit organizations. Legacy Fund for Brown County Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department Fund Distributions from these funds are made provides operating income for FVFD. Genevra (Chig) & James Owens Fund directly to the donor agencies to carry out their respective missions. Hamblen Township Volunteer Fire Nell Culp Percival Fund Department Fund provides operating income for the HTVFD.

Belmont Outdoor Education Center Fund provides funding for capital improvements and Hoosier Heartland Resource major repairs at the Belmont Outdoor Recrea- Conservation and Development, Inc., Fund supports the charitable activities of Hoosier tion Center. Heartland.

4 F James A. and Renée McDermott Fund supports Carolyn Dutton Scholarship Fund (crt) Donor-Advised Endowment the charitable needs of Brown County, includ- provides a scholarship for Brown County allow the Donor and Donor’s family to ing educational, cultural, civic, and social wel- residents in the Musical Arts. remain personally involved in the fare activities. John A. and Cheryl J. Eyed Scholarship Fund process of grantmaking from their fund Scott and Hazel Olive Fund supports the char- by annually making recommendations itable needs of Brown County. provides tuition assistance to Brown County to the Foundation In support of qualified residents attending Ivy Tech Community Col- nonprofit recipients. Bill and Gini Percifield Fund provides organiza- lege. tions with funds to purchase and display the Claude L. Graham Family Scholarship Fund Austin Family Fund supports Brown County American flag. charitable needs. provides scholarships to non-traditional stu- Dean and Nancy Ransburg Fund supports the dents who are graduates of Brown County High Jack and Patricia Bond Fund (crt) supports the charitable needs of Brown County. School or current Brown County residents pur- charitable needs of Brown County. suing any college, vocational or two year trade Frederick W. and Jeanette Rigley provides school. Brown County Board of Realtors Fund supports funding to support the Arts. the charitable interests of the Brown County Bob and Wilma Hale Nursing Scholarship Board of Realtors for programs and organiza- Smithville Charitable Foundation Fund provides provides tuition assistance to Brown County tions serving citizens of Brown County. support as directed by the Smithville Board of residents pursuing two or four year degree in Directors. nursing. Brown County Democrat Fund supports the David H. Yaseen, Phd. Memorial Fund charitable interest of the Donor as the Donor Allen and Sandee Hazelbaker Family Habitat deems appropriate to benefit Brown County promotes and enhances community inclusion and its citizens. and awareness for persons of all ages with Scholarship Fund provides support for the disabilities to gain access to elements, activi- children of Habitat to further their education Jim and Lu Brunnemer Fund supports charita- ties, events, buildings/facilities, environmental and the opportunity that education will provide or recreation spaces that are directly associat- for them. ble interests serving citizens of Brown County ed with arts, culture, parks and recreation. as recommended by the Brunnemers. Sam and Harriet Johnson • Purdue University Carter Fund for the Arts, Humanities Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to and Education Fund supports the arts, hu- graduates of Brown County High School to manities and education in Brown County. Scholarship Endowment Funds subsidize their attendance at Purdue Support educational endeavors. University. Rick and Cindy Colglazier Fund supports the charitable interests of the founding donors. Steven and Cathy Junken Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to graduates of Brown Rob and Nancy Coulter Fund supports the Larry C. Banks Bronze Star Memorial charitable interests of the founding donors. Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for County High School who qualify for financial vocational education to students from Brown assistance. Gnaw Bone Camp Fund provides County Public Schools. support for outdoor education Maddie’s Fund provides students an opportunity to attend a drivers education program. opportunities with respect to the enjoy- Richard A. Bowden Golfers’ Scholarship Fund ment of the outdoors as a memorial to provides scholarship grants to Brown County Frederick G. Lorenz, Jr. traditional or non-traditional students who Elizabeth LeBlond McGinley Memorial Scholar- have love and passion for the game of golf. ship Fund provides scholarships to Brown Meredith Helmerich Memorial Fund County educators to enhance the academic supports Brown County charitable needs. Brown County 4-H Scholarship Fund provides experience and encourage personal enrichment of them and their students. Johnson Family Charitable Fund for Brown tuition assistance to a current 4-H member. County supports charitable projects as McGrayel-Russo Memorial Scholarship Fund directed by the donor. Brown County Indiana University Scholarship provides scholarships for Brown County High Fund provides scholarships to graduates of School students receiving the Golden Eagle Michael A. and Jaydene Laros Fund supports Brown County High School to subsidize their Award. the charitable needs of Brown County. attendance at Indiana University. Sean and Julie Milloy Scholarship provides Clarence W. Long and Mildred L. Long Fund Brown County Lions Club Sam Johnson Me- tuition assistance to Brown County residents promotes interest in, and appreciation of, early morial Scholarship Fund provides tuition assis- pursuing a two or four year degree at a voca- Brown County art. tance to Brown County residents. tional school.

Alice Lorenz Fund supports Brown County charitable needs. Wilma Brown Nursing Scholarship Fund pro- Bill Monroe Memorial Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to a nursing student who vides scholarships for Brown County High Frederick G. and Mary Jane Lorenz has, at minimum, completed a Licensed Practi- School students who intend to earn a Bacca- Memorial Fund supports Brown County cal Nursing degree. Student must be enrolled laureate Degree in Music. charitable needs. as a student at Ball State University studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing.

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Peaceful Valley Memorial Fund provides finan- Theater Brown County Fund provides support cial resources to deserving Brown County High for the Brown County community and/or youth School Graduates or a student who has theatrical events, productions or education. achieved a GED pursuing either a four year Field-of-Interest Funds college academic degree or a multi-year voca- support a broad area of concern. John C. Truemper Memorial Fund for Shoes, tional degree. Socks and Clothing provides income for shoes, socks and clothing to organizations Carolyn N. Pitt Brown County Ivy Tech Bartels Family Arts & Cultural provides support serving needy children. Community College Scholarship provides sup- for Brown County teacher or student projects port to the Columbus region of Ivy Tech Com- that encourage visual and cultural art diversity Carol Walker “Thank a Teacher” Fund provides munity College through the Ivy Foundation to (i.e. theatre, film, dance). funds that benefit Brown County Teachers. provide scholarship grants to Brown County residents attending Ivy Tech classes in Brown Blood Alley Women’s Fund in honor of Marcia County. Flaherty supports the well-being of women’s causes in Brown County. Pass-through Funds Schmidlapp – Fifth Third Bank Second Chance are not endowed and provide a vehicle for Scholars Fund provides financial aid for adult Brown County Environmental Stewardship Fund contributions to flow directly learners participating in educational opportuni- provides grants for early education and re- to a project or organization for use ties offered by the Career Resource Center in search, and to projects that protect the natural within a rather short time period. Brown County. assets in Brown County, Indiana.

Simon Family Scholarship Fund provides Environmental Leadership Fund, Serving scholarships to graduates of Brown County Peaceful Valley provides support for an annu- Basic Skill Program for the Career Resource High School. al recognition award to individual or organiza- Center supports a new Basic Skills program tions that made a special contribution to the for the CRC to raise math level to enter voca- Dorothy Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund environmental quality of our community. tional schools. provides scholarship grants to Brown County High School graduates exhibiting an exception- Aileen Marshall Graham Fund assists individu- Blue and Gold Club Fund provides funds for al level of citizenship, community involvement als who have physical, mental, speech, or establishing a weight room at the Brown Coun- and stewardship. reading impairments. ty High School.

Richard and Virginia Stoner Athletic Scholar- Helmsburg Fund provides support for any Brown County Art Scholarship Fund provides ship Fund provides scholarships to Brown charitable projects that are located in or bene- scholarships to graduates of Brown County County children to attend athletic camps, fits Helmsburg, Indiana residents. High School to pursue a baccalaureate degree clinics, and similar programs. in fine art on a full-time basis at any college or Jackson Family Foundation provides support university accredited by the North Central Bruce Gregory Temple Memorial for Brown County youth to attend Christian Association of Colleges and Schools. Scholarship Fund provides scholarship grants Camp at Springhill or Young Life Camps. to deliver financial resources to deserving Brown County Citizens’ Scholarship Fund Brown County High School Graduates or Make a Difference Fund provides financial provides scholarships to residents of Brown students who have achieved a GED and have support to a Brown County Forensic Diversion County, current high school graduates as well been accepted to a bachelor degree program Program for local alcohol or drug abuse pre- as GED recipients and other “second chance” at an accredited college or university. vention providers that assist Brown County individuals. clients. Bill & Judy Zimmerman Scholarship Fund Brown County Community Foundation provides tuition assistance to Brown County William Foster McKenney Memorial Fund for Operating Fund supports operations of the residents pursuing a two or four year degree Mental Health promotes and supports the Foundation. in Arts or Music on a full or part time basis betterment of mental health in Brown County. Brown County Long Term Recovery Fund Clarence and Karen Zody Scholarship Fund Melungeons for Youth Fund supports pro- provides support to coordinate provides scholarship grants to residents of grams focusing on the needs of youth in community wide disaster relief for Brown Coun- Brown County to subsidize their attendance for Brown County. ty through a Lilly Endowment Grant. any type of education, Vocational Education, College or University Education or Trade Sam and Florence Roney Beautiful Brown Brown County Playhouse, the Next Act School Education. County Fund provides income for projects Pass-through Fund #1 provides general which enhance the natural beauty of Nashville support to the Brown County Playhouse and Brown County. Brown County Playhouse, the Next Act SCI Membership Community Foundation, Inc., Pass-through Fund #2 provides general Literacy Fund assists individuals of all ages operating support to the Brown County residing in the area served by the South Cen- Playhouse tral Indiana REMC who are functionally illit- erate.

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Brown County Playhouse, the Next Act Employees of Cummins of Brown County Main Street Project Fund accepts donations Pass-through Fund #3 provides support for provides funds for special projects within toward the Town’s challenge grant from Main equipment, lighting, sound, curtains and other Brown County to Enrich the Quality of Life of Street USA. miscellaneous expenses to the Brown County the People of Brown County.” Playhouse Desiree Powell Memorial Fund supports chari- Experience the Arts in Brown County Provides table purposes. Caregiver Services in Honor of B. Diane support to promote Brown County as a desti- Cantrell provide support for compensation for nation for arts experience, building on “Art Salt Creek Nature Trail Fund accepts supplemental caregiving services. Center Without Walls” and “The Yellowwood contributions designated for the construction School of the Arts” among others. of the Trail. Carole Burch Teacher Award Fund recognizes and rewards a Brown County High School Gipson-Lawlor Brown County Teacher Smithville Summer Play/Brown County teacher, whose caring of education and stu- of the Year Fund supplements and supports Playhouse provides support for Brown County dents as individuals has a positive impact on the Brown County High School teacher of the Schools to perform a Summer Play at the B.C. the students. year award. Playhouse or a like theater.

Charitable Giving through Payroll Jack & Rita Hart provides support for the James A. Voland Memorial Scholarship Fund Deductions Fund supports the specific Brown County Career Resource Center. provides scholarships to Brown County High charitable needs of Brown County and its School graduates. environs determined by the Foundation’s Richard L. and Ruth W. Johnson provides fund- directors to be most deserving. ing for new pavilion in Brown County.

Brown County Parks and Recreation

Community Gardens

Deer Run Park is more than just a place to play and enjoy the great outdoors. It’s one of those rare common spaces for members of the community to unite and share common interests. A great example of this is the new “Community Garden.” The Park’s Director Mark Shields says the new community garden does more than provide fresh vegetables. He sees it as a social hub which brings the community together, establishes a sense of ownership and promotes cooperation. Plus, it’s an educational “The garden brings people tool as gardeners help one another to learn new skills and improve on together and establishes a their yields. sense of ownership for a community space. It All 30 plots were quickly rented in 2012, the first year for the gardens, promotes cooperation.” and an expansion is being considered, along with possible gardening Mark Shields, Park’s Director classes. No public funds were used in establishing the area, thanks to the hard work of community supporters like Jim Hahn and a grant from the Brown County Economic Development Commission. User fees, ranging from $15 to $30 a year, pay for it’s maintenance.

This project has grown beyond simply providing a space for local gardeners. It has become a means for community cultivation and support. Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen has been given a plot to produce fresh food for its clients. Caring supporters are also maintaining plots to benefit the Brown County Literacy Coalition and Jackson Township Fire Department.

7 Dr. and Mrs. William Adams Brown County Retired Teachers Assoc. Carl and Carol Desch Kathy Ziliak Anderson Brown County Society-St. Vincent dePaul Developmental Services, Inc. AT&T United Way Brown County Studio and Garden Tour Sue Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Carl Austin Brown County Travel Trailer, Inc. Edward Dohrmann Austin Insurance Agency, Inc. Laura Brubaker Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Doliana Brenda J. Badger Mr. and Mrs. James Brunnemer Reva L. Doliana Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bailey Catherine and John Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Dan Domont Doug Baird Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Bullard Gene and Sandra Donley Lisa J. Baker, D.D.S. Kathryn Burke Gerry and Beth Donley Fagan Baldwin John J. Burke Jennie Donley Linda Ballentine Tim and Sarah Burke Suzanne Enriquez Dougherty Todd Bardsley Melanie Burklow Mr. and Mrs. James Drum Thomas M. Barr John S. Calhoun Carol H. Duncan Lynn Barrett James & Ann Callahan Joy V. Dvorak Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bartels Sarah Cannon Mr. and Mrs. James P. Eagleman David and Robyn Bartlett B. Diane Cantrell Judith A. East Danny and Dena Bawinkel Carmel Corn Cottage Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Eckerle Pryde Bayliss Mr. and Mrs. Jay D. Carter Lee Edgerine William and Susan Beck Janice Cassiday Carolyn and David Emmert Margie Beiswanger Catholic Youth Organization Employees of Hill's O' Brown Realty Terry and Gloria Berryman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chamblee Cheryl Eyed Big Woods Brewing Company Barbara Rasmussen Charon Ferrer Gallery Richard and Cindy Billman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Christenberry Figgaziga, Inc. Alan Birkemeier Robert Clemons Martha Ann Findley Kenneth Birkemeier Derek and Sara Clifford First Merchants Corporation Kathy Blankenheim Bonnie L. Closey April Fischer David and Diane Bledsoe Community Foundation of Louisville Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Floyd Pat Blocker Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Connor Mr. and Mrs. Willard Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Boley Cornerstone Inn Friends of Brown County Public Library Mr. and Mrs. Burton Borgelt Timothy and Dorothea Cox Michael Fulton Douglas R. bridges LLC Michael and Martha Crafton Barbara Gahimer Bright and Williamson Insurance Ellen Cramer Elizabeth and John Gallman Bromelkamp Company LLC Betty Crews Kenneth Galm Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Brown Critser's Greenhouses Robert Galm The Bill C. and Patricia P. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Delbert M. Crocker Tamra M. Galm Brown County Art Gallery The Cummins Foundation Dr. and Mrs. John Gilliland Brown County Art Guild R. David Dale Gnaw Bone Camp, Inc. Brown County Convention & Visitors Bureau David David Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gore Brown County Habitat for Humanity, Inc Mr. and Mrs. John F. Davis Jane Gore Brown County Historical Society Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Davis Janis Foster Greenlee Brown County Lions Club Robert or Ellen De Domenic Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Greeno Brown County Literacy Coalition Louis & Marcia DeBock Michael Gunn Brown County Public Library Jennifer Deckard Beverly Y. Hahn

8 Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hale Maureen Kelty Vivian G. McNulty Hamblen Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kielty Linda McQueary Keith Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. John L. Kipp Amy Good McQueen Annella Hamilton Robert and Christy Kirlin Stephen and Nichole Melanson Anthony D. Hammack Alan Kosinski Jan Metz Hammer Lighting & Grip Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Kramer Catherine E. Meyer James and Elizabeth Hansen Sarah L. Kritzer Keith and Marion Michael Mr.and Mrs. Kenneth R. Harker, Jr. Kroger Consulting, LLC Leo and Lyn Miller James K. Harris James D. and Donna L. Kubal Miller Construction Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Harris Mel and John Kuempel Millers the Ice Cream House, Inc. Rita Hart Judy Labold Mr. and Mrs. Sean Milloy Ronni Lynn Hayes Walter and Jane Land John Mills Joseph and Louise Head, Jr. Melissa Larimer Randall and Rebecca Minniear Maxine Hedrick Mr. and Mrs. Michael Laros Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mollo Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Henneke Dr. and Mrs. Richard Lawlor Moonshine Leather Company Mr. and Mrs. David Hennessy James Lawrence Carrel & Dr. Mary Beth Moore Margaret Henry Betsy V. Lease Mr. and Mrs. James D. Moore Heritage Fund Roger and Phillis Leutz Mr. and Mrs. James More Darren Hickman Mark & Peggy Lindenlaub Brenda Young & Mr. Roger Kelso Hills 'O'Brown Realty, Inc. Lorann D. Lindsey Dale and Velma Murphy Frederick and Nancy Hinshaw Mr. and Mrs. William Lloyd Christina Myers Home News Enterprises, Inc. LMA Associates, LLc Cindy and Thomas Nelson Hoosier Propane Logos Real Estate LLC Dale and Cynthia Nelson Anabel S. Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Logterman James and Wetannah Nelson Donald and Patricia Housman Lorenz Family Charitable Trust New Story LLC Mr. and Mrs. James V. Huber Kathy Lorimer Mr. and Mrs. Del Newkirk Howard F. Hughes Peggy Lynch Kim Niedens Tina Hunt M&B Property Management, Inc. Thomas and Ruth Obert Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Hutchison Joan Macdermid Michael O'Hara Independent Colleges of Indiana Pierpont A. Mack Joan Olcott Indiana Heritage Arts, Inc. Madeline's Ole House Too Indiana University Foundation Madeline's Investments, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oliger Jackson Township Fire Dept. MainSource Financial Group Oliver Wine Company, Inc. Ruth Johnson Male Instinct Barbara Olmstead Jenny Johnson Martha D. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ormiston Judy Johnson Kevin and Patricia Martin Donna Ormiston Richard L. and Alice J. Johnson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Martin Mary Lu Orr Merrel Jones Patricia J. Matous Dr. and Mrs. Paul Page Wanda E. Jones Jeff and September McCabe Susan Beth Parrish Jones Law Office Bill L. Mcdonald James and Elizabeth Parrock Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Kelley Michael B. McGinley Jim Patillo Michael Kelley McGrayel Russo Golf Tournament Janice Pearce Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Kelp Mr. and Mrs. John McKune Lawrence D. and Helen P. Pedersen

9 Samuel and Jodi Pegan SIHO Insurance Services Mr. and Mrs. William Percifield Connie Simmonds Richard and Letitia Percifield James Simms Nell Percival Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Simo Mr. and Mrs. William A. Phillips Rita Simon Merle R. Pickel, Jr., O.D. Verne E. & Phyllis Sindlinger Thomas M. Pickett Singing Pines Projects, Inc. “My wife and I support the Mr. and Mrs. Robert Piers Smithville Charitable Foundation BCCF because of its proud histo- George B. Pinney Dawn Snider ry and the critical role it plays in bringing high impact positive Dorothy E. Piqqush South Central Appraisal Assoc. changes to our community – Carolyn N. Pitt Doreen W. St. Clair think YMCA and the new PNC Bank State Employees' Community Campaign library, among others. This tradition continued in 2011 as Janice L. Poates Friends of T. C. Steele the Foundation helped facilitate Alan Pockevich Stephen V. Miller Architect the transfer of the vacated Pollert Design Associates, Inc. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Brown County Playhouse back to local ownership. I doubt any Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Pritchard Mr. and Mrs. Don Stuart other organization could have Mr. and Mrs. John Raider Tegan Kaye Stuby pulled that off.” Re/Max Team Gregg or Judith Summerville ~ Don Stuart ~ Karen Redding Mr. and Mrs. G. Henry Swain Mr. and Ms. James Reichert Jaime S. Sweany Voland - Hammond Property LLC Ruth Reichmann Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Swift James Voland Scholarship Trust H. Joseph and Janice Kay Reiser Mr. and Mrs. William Swigert Kyle and Jessica Wagers Kathryn Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Szakaly Mr. and Mrs. William C. Walters Amanda J. Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Layton Tackett Waycross. Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James Roberts Robert and Sue Talbot Webb & Sons Auto Restoration, LLC Kathleen Roberts Frances Taylor Dorothy Redden Weir Nathan and Sarah Roberts Deanna Terrill Linda Welty Rick and Sheila Roccia The Peoples State Bank Mr. and Mrs. John Werner Dellas M. Ross Peggy and Michael Thompson Mark V. Wetherington Rotary Club of Brown County Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Thompson Elizabeth Wills Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Roush Kathryn H. Tillman Ed Wilson Richard and Carol Routh Kathleen and Jerry Titus John and Julie Winn Scott and Erika Rudd William and Linda Todd Mr. and Mrs. Blake Wolpert James and Pamela Ruster Touch of Silver Marjorie Wright John A. and Judy Ruthven Eric L. Trommater Ydoz, Inc. - Hills O' Brown Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ryan Carolyn Trueblood Margaret York-Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Stanton G. Schultz Randall Tucker Brenda Young Albert H. and Kevina A. Schumaker II United Way Johnson County Barbara Zieg John R. and Rosemarie Scott United Way of Bartholomew County, Inc. Brenda and Frank Zody Mr. and Mrs. David A. Shaffer United Way of Central Indiana, Inc. Suzannah Levett Zody Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Shook United Way of Monroe County, Inc. Every effort has been made to ensure an accurate, Susan Showalter Charles J. Van Tassel comprehensive listing of donors, but sometimes Patricia Siddiq Kenneth and Sarah Voland mistakes are made. If we have erred, please let us know so we can correct our records and properly thank you for your gift. 10 are thoughtful ways to remember special people. Along with the remembrance of each person, these gifts provide benefits to others in the community. Memorial and Tribute Gifts can be made in celebration of events such as: weddings, retirement, anniversaries, birthdays, or other special occasions. With a gift to the Foundation, your loved ones can be remembered and honored year after year.

In Memory of...

Charles Foster Richard Johnson James Simms Anthony D. Hammack Mr. and Mrs. Del Newkirk Millers the Ice Cream House, Inc. Jenny Johnson Jenny Johnson Pollert Design Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Laros Richard L. and Alice J. Johnson Jr. Robert Hale Mr. and Mrs. James Brunnemer Mr. and Mrs. John L. Kipp Mr. and Mrs. James Hale Colleen Spatafara Heritage Fund Robert and Christy Kirlin Maxine Hedrick Donna Ormiston Jenny Johnson Howard F. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Kelp Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Kelley Ferd Weyerbacker Sarah L. Kritzer Robert and Christy Kirlin Robert and Christy Kirlin Charles J. Van Tassel Mel and John Kuempel Lorann D. Lindsey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Laros Roger and Phillis Leutz Mr. and Mrs. David Martin Kevin and Patricia Martin Bill Zimmerman Mr. and Mrs. William Lloyd Bill L. McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Del Newkirk Oliver Wine Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Logterman Linda McQueary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ormiston Kathy Ziliak Anderson Mr. and Mrs. David Martin Leo and Lyn Miller Mary Lu Orr Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bailey Patricia J. Matous Kim Niedens Albert and Kevina Schumaker II Terry and Gloria Berryman Stephen and Nichole Melanson Mr. and Mrs. William Percifield Randall Tucker Tim and Sarah Burke Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mollo Richard and Letitia Percifield B. Diane Cantrell Dale and Velma Murphy James and Pamela Ruster Dennis King Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Connor Mr. and Mrs. Del Newkirk Mr. and Mrs. Stanton G. Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Del Newkirk Michael and Martha Crafton Dawn Snider Thomas and Ruth Obert Mr. and Mrs. Delbert M. Crocker Tegan Kaye Stuby Fred and Mary Jane Lorenz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ormiston Carl and Carol Desch Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Swift Lorenz Family Charitable Trust Jim Patillo Deanna Terrill Edward Dohrmann Lawrence and Helen Pedersen Kenneth and Sarah Voland Nancy Lucas Reva L. Doliana Samuel and Jodi Pegan Mr. and Mrs. Blake Wolpert Betsy Lease Gene and Sandra Donley Dorothy E. Piqqush Gerry and Beth Donley Brian T. Moore Alan Pockevich Howard Hughes Jennie Donley Mr. and Mrs. James D. Moore Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Pritchard Cheryl Eyed Carolyn and David Emmert Richard L. and Alice J. Johnson Jr. Nathan and Sarah Roberts Hazel Olive Cheryl Eyed Wanda E. Jones Dellas M. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Del Newkirk Martha Ann Findley Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Roush Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Kramer Michael Fulton Mr. and Mrs. William Lloyd Susan Omberg John A. and Judy Ruthven Elizabeth and John Gallman Rita Simon Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Thompson John F. Davis Robert Galm Mr. and Mrs. G. Henry Swain Dick Hulet Fred Rigley Dr. and Mrs. John Gilliland Dorothy Redden Weir Mr. and Mrs. Del Newkirk Dawn Snider Janis Foster Greenlee Mr. and Mrs. John Werner

Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Greeno Hammer Lighting & Grip Virgil Scheidt Beverly Y. Hahn Mr. and Mrs. Del Newkirk In Tribute to...

Kenneth Birkemeier Del & Letty Newkirk Jenny Johnson's Birthday Robert and Christy Kirlin Rita Simon Bob & Donna Ormiston Kevin and Patricia Martin Mr. and Mrs. William Lloyd Janice L. Poates Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Logterman Diane Cantrell Betsy Lease’s Birthday Susan and Joseph Rust Linda Welty Diane Cantrell’s Family Marc and Rachel Polanski Brenda Young Betsy Lease David Hennessy's 80th birthday Jim Moore Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Eckerle Carolyn N. Pitt Suzannah Zody Kathy Ziliak Anderson Annella Hamilton Employees of Hill's O' Brown Michael Fulton Michael & Jaydene Laros Realty 11 Peaceful Valley Memorials for...

Gevera “Chig” Owens Betty Wright-Spannuth Ray Brandt Mr. Michael Fulton and Judy Stewart Mrs. Linda Welty Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Logterman

Shannon Castor & Family Beda Anderson Mother of Sally Greeno Mr. and Mrs. Jeff McCabe Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Greeno

In 2003, the Board of Trustees of the Brown County Community Foundation established the Community Service Award in honor of John Rudd’s devotion and demonstrated broad based service to his native county. This award annually honors an individual (or individuals) who have demonstrated the commitment, accomplishment, and spirit of John D. Rudd. In acknowledgement of his remarkable record of service, Mr. Rudd was the first recipient of this award. The 2011 award was given in honor of the many contributions of Andy Rogers.

Andy Rogers has contributed to the community in a variety of ways including gifts of his time, talent and financial resources. He has often given without any expectations of recognition or reward. Over his lifetime of giving, he has contributed financial support toward the development of the Brown County Playhouse, the YMCA, the Career Resource Center, and the Brown County Community Foundation.

Andy’s leadership and contributions made it possible for the local artists of the county to gain ownership of the Brown County Art Guild building. He assisted them by purchasing the building and then held it until the artists could afford to take possession themselves, never asking for anything in return. Recognizing a great need in the community, Andy served on the Brown County Board of Education assisting in the development of the Junior High Building. He then returned to serve for many years on the School Corporation Technology Committee, insisting that the county bring in improved technology to benefit our youth and our community. Andy also believed in the need for continuing education opportunities in Brown County and helped work to develop the Career Re- source Center.

Andy has given his time serving the community in many ways including serving on the boards of: the BC Community Foundation, the YMCA, the CRC, Leadership Brown County, and the BC Visitors & Convention Bureau. He also represented Brown County on the State Board of tourism and the BC State Park Board. With his extensive record of devotion and broad based service to his community, Andy Rogers was/is an ideal candidate for the 2011 John D. Rudd award.

PAST RECIPIENTS OF THIS AWARD: 2003 John Rudd • 2004 Yvonne Oliger • 2004 David Martin • 2005 Nina Jo McDonald 2006 Ray Laffin • 2007 Robert Kirlin • 2008 Betsy Voss-Lease 2009 John V. Davis • 2010 Jaydene Laros • 2011 Andy Rogers

12 Bailey Harmon (right) received a full four-year scholarship to any Indiana college of her choice. This scholarship was given by the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program through the Brown County Community Foundation.

Since 1998, Brown County Community Foundation has had the privilege of awarding Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships to 29 Brown County High School Graduates. This annual scholarship will pay full four-year tuition and $900 a year for books and equipment to the Indiana public or private college of their choice. The scholarships are the result of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Indiana students reach higher levels of education. Indiana ranks among the lowest states in the percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor’s degree. During the first 15 years of the program, 3,629 students have received Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships statewide. Those scholars are attending 45 different Indiana colleges.

1998—2011 Brown County Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

1998 - Kyle “Weslie” Deckard - Rose Hulman 2003 - Abigail Adams - Butler University 2007 - Caitlin Sweeney - DePauw University 1999 - Joel Bolinger - Earlham College 2003 - Terran Marks - Purdue University 2007 - Kyle Snyder - Butler University 2000 - Stephan Chamblee - Indiana State University 2003 - Lauren Todd - Indiana University 2008 - Brittney Wagler - Manchester College 2000 - Robert Drake - Rose Hulman 2004 - Jeremy Burton - Wabash College 2008 - Courtney VanWinkle - Indiana University 2001 - Jessica Arnett - Indiana University 2004 - Joseph Schmidt - Ball State University 2009 - Jessica Harding - University of Indianapolis 2001 - Brandon Kirkham - University of Evansville 2004 - Sarah Warburton - Butler University 2009 - Margaret Burke - DePauw University 2001 - Emily Merryman - Earlham College 2005 - David Phelps - Rose-Hulman 2010 - Michael Dobson - Indiana University 2002 - Christopher Bartels - Butler University 2005 - Matthew Spiller - Franklin College 2010 - Jeremy Wetzel - Wabash College 2002 - Sara Hedrick - DePauw University 2006 - Joe Drake - Indiana University 2011 - Bailey Harmon - Indiana University 2002 - Aravon McCalla - Indiana University 2006 - Nicholas Zellmer - Butler University

Brown County Community Scholarships

Larry C. Banks Bronze Star Memorial Scholarship Steve and Cathy Junken Scholarship Diane VanNess-Gabriel Jonathon Bryce Boyer Brittany Dunkley Memorial Endowed Scholarship Sarah Love Richard A. Bowden Golfers’ Scholarship Fund Bill Monroe Memorial Music Scholarship Grace Crum Zach Turner-Ball James A. Voland Scholarships Jesse Burton, Grace Crum, Brittany Dunkley, Brown County Art Scholarship Peaceful Valley Memorial Scholarship Christian Ely, Amanda Hammond, Paul Leggins, Grace Crum Brittany Dunkley Sarah Love, Sarah Nungester, Kim Odom, Casey

Schafer, Amelia Shroyer, Michael Smith, Zach Brown County Indiana University Scholarship Simon Family Scholarship Kim Odom Turner-Ball, and Ashley Wilson Kim Odom

John A. and Cheryl J. Eyed Scholarship Dorothy Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund Clarence & Karen Zody Scholarship Fund Taylor Arnold Jesse Burton Katherine Losey

Claude L. Graham Family Scholarship Bruce Gregory Temple Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarships available but not awarded in 2011 Hannah Carter Christian Ely Alan and Sandee Hazelbaker Family Habitat

Scholarship Sam and Harriet Johnson-Purdue Scholarship Jesse Burton 13 Gr

During the 2011 competitive grant cycle, Cummins matching grant cycle and the mini-grant cycle, the Foundation distributed $61,548. With over $118,239 worth of project requests, it was a difficult selection process for the Grants Committee. Twenty-four organizations received full or partial funding.

2011 Competitive Grant Cycle Recipients …

Brown County Art Guild - Marie Goth Preservation - $3,078.00 Jackson Township VFD - Tank & Pump - $3,569.00 Career Resource Center (CRC) - Classroom Enclosure - $1,656.00 South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) - A Hand Up: Heating Assistance Program. - $6,250.00 Brown County Literacy Coalition - Client Education - $2,050.00 Brown County Enrichment for Teens Association (BETA) - Teen Workshops - $3,500.00 Dolly Parton Imagination Library - Book Funding - $2,000.00 Brown County Historical Society - Roofing Repairs - $6,500.00 Veterans Coalition - Projector Equipment - $1,475.00 Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Brown County - Building Site Preparation - $1,300.00 Return to the Wild - Security Monitoring System - $1,000.00 Dance Kaleidoscope - Opera - $5,000.00 Chamber of Commerce - Military Discount Program. - $1,170.00 Early Music in Motion - Traditional Music - $500.00

2011 Cummins Foundation Matching Grant Recipients … Hamblin Township VFD - AED Equipment - $3,000.00 Humane Society - SPOT Program - $4,250.00 Jackson Township VFD - Media Equipment - $1,686.00 Habitat for Humanity - 2011 House - $7,500.00 Brown County Art Guild - Elevator Repair - $750.00 Friends of T.C. Steele - Sound System - $500.00 Brown County Historical Society - Doll Contest - $500.00 Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Brown County - Concrete Pad - $1,314.00 Early Music in Motion - Pilot Program-Shakespeare's Ear - $500.00 Big Brothers Big Sisters - Audit for Transition - $2,500.00

An Investment in the Community . . . The Brown County Community Foundation strives to ensure that its grantmaking meets donors’ charitable interests and addresses the community’s changing needs. Grants are viewed as investments in the community that should be made wisely and fairly. Effective grantmaking requires good working relationships with nonprofit agencies. Grant recipients are the Foundation’s partners. Their ideas and capabilities determine the impact of grant investments. The Foundation gives priority to programs having measurable outcomes. Grantmaking fields of interest include the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, human services, public health and other charitable purposes. Grants are made only to organizations whose intent is for charitable purposes. Most grants are made to nonprofit organizations that are classified as tax-exempt Section 501(c)(3) public charities. The Foundation operates without discrimination as to age, race, faith, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or financial status in the consideration of grant requests. It will award grants only to organizations operating without discrimination. Grant seekers are encouraged to contact the Foundation for specific grant guidelines and application procedures. Competitive grant requests are reviewed by the Grants Committee and presented to the Board of Trustees for approval.

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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 Revenue, Gains, and Other Support 2010 2011

Contributions and grants 467,362 657,408 Investment gain (179,231) 114,914 In 2001, the Brown Other income 93,530 17,653 County Community Foundation Board of Total revenue, gains, and other support $381,661 $789,975 Trustees established The Del Newkirk Society. Expenses With great affection Grants and disbursements 371,851 345,569 and appreciation, it was named in honor of Management and general 311,436 193,320 one of its founders and Total expenses $683,287 $538,889 a former Executive Director, Mr. Del Change in Net Assets Newkirk. The Del 535,988 65,477 Newkirk Society has Net Assets, Beginning of Year 6,883,001 7,418,989 been established to rec- ognize those who, like Net Assets, End of Year $7,418,989 $7,484,466 Del, wish to remember the Brown County Com- munity Foundation and ensure its mission continues in perpetuity. Each member of the so- STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2011 ciety has named The Foundation in their Assets 2010 2011 planned gifts. Cash and cash equivalents 220,105 224,448 Contributions receivable 4,008 458

Members Investments 6,073,948 5,883,209 Cash surrender value of life insurance 49,584 51,150

Anonymous (3) Investments in charitable remainder trust 76,059 69,208 Beneficial interest in charitable remainder Jack* & Patricia Bond trusts 316,118 301,204 Pat Blocker Property and equipment, net 12,334 297,540 Burton & Suzanne Borgelt David & Kathy Cuppy Restricted investments 666,833 657,249 Howard Hughes* Total assets $7,418,989 $7,484,466 Richard* & Ruth Johnson Liabilities William & Patricia Lloyd Liability under charitable remainder 79,360 70,623 Elaine Mallory Delano & Luzetta Newkirk Obligation under capital lease 8,993 7,226 James & Amy Oliver Custodial funds 666,833 657,249 Charles* & Phyllis Truemper Total liabilities 755,186 735,098 Robert & Anita Wright

*Deceased Net assets Unrestricted: Operating 199,065 509,709 If you would like to leave a legacy and become a member of the Del Temporarily restricted 6,464,738 6,239,659 Newkirk Society, contact the Brown County Community Foundation for Total net assets 6,663,803 6,749,368 more information. Total liabilities and net assets $7,418,989 $7,484,466 15 “The garden brings kids together and they educate one another. It teaches sustainability and brings them back to basics.” Kim Robinson, Executive Director

Brown County YMCA

Kids Crops Children’s Garden

Each generation faces its own unique set of challenges. Today, the time that children spend outside has been on the major decline along with their understanding of where food comes from. The YMCA has found a wonderful solution to this, the “Kids Crops Chil- dren’s Garden”.

F I Children aged 3 to 5 plant the garden, and summer day camp kids weed the 2011 REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES plot and sell the vegetables and flowers at a farmers’ market in the YMCA

Administrative ...... $ 318.90 lobby. Children learn responsibility, Advertising ...... $ 545.89 gardening skills, sustainability, and Board Development ...... $ 200.70 giving back to the community. More Contract/Professional Services ...... $ 12,060.00 than 50 children are involved, and Development, Fundraising and Event ...... $ 2,071.70 YMCA Executive Director Kim Robinson Equipment ...... $ 592.88 says it also helps youngsters get in touch with Mother Nature. Insurance ...... $ 2,265.00 Interfund Grant Expenses ...... $ 272.13 When Brown County kids finish the Meetings and Conference ...... $ 1,301.20 harvest at the YMCA children’s garden, Memberships and Publications ...... $ 467.14 profits from the sales are split into Office Supplies ...... $ 775.42 three equal parts. A third goes to a Postage ...... $ 646.81 pizza party to celebrate the harvest, Printing ...... $ 150.00 and like amounts get saved to buy Rental Expense ...... $ 9,600.00 seeds for next year’s garden and for a Salaries and Benefits ...... $ 119,073.84 donation to a charity chosen by the Software Support ...... $ 590.00 kids themselves. Telephone ...... $ 2,025.32 Web Support ...... $ 1,491.00 Brown County resident Jenny Johnson Utilities ...... $ 1,305.90 started the children’s garden project. Copier/Printing ...... $ 4,367.65 Grants, including one from the Brown County Community Foundation, were Total Expenses ...... $ 160,121.48 used to improve and expand it.

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GRANT DOLLARS BY FIELD OF INTEREST GRANT DOLLARS THROUGH THE YEARS

Education/Scholarships ...... $ 4,580,777 1996 ...... $ 10,459 Recreation ...... $ 1,561,693 1997 ...... $ 25,961 Community/Development ...... $ 1,036,477 1998 ...... $ 101,166 Human Services ...... $ 637,790 1999 ...... $ 1,111,435 Health ...... $ 190,352 2000 ...... $ 2,054,412 Arts ...... $ 569,563 2001 ...... $ 1,238,402 Environment ...... $ 107,670 2002 ...... $ 313,277 Youth ...... $ 72,763 2003 ...... $ 221,509 Disaster Relief ...... $ 449,565 2004 ...... $ 442,186 2005 ...... $ 324,336 Total ...... $ 9,206,650 2006 ...... $ 363,650 2007 ...... $ 545,823 2008 ...... $ 330,330 2009 ...... $ 580,374 2010 ...... $ 355,843 2011 ...... $ 345,569

Smithville Charitable Foundation

The Smithville Charitable Foundation (SCF) is a private foundation centered in Ellettsville, Indiana. Since, its official formation in 2007, the Smithville Charitable Foundation has gifted over $140,000 to the Brown County Community. In 2008, they established a permanent Donor Advised Endowment within the Brown County Community Foundation to provide funding support in perpetuity for projects deemed critical to the Smithville Charitable Foundation Board of Directors. The SCF continues to add to this permanent fund each year showing a lasting commitment to the people of Brown County.

The partnership and support from the Smithville Charitable Foundation has led to many wonderful projects over the last sever- al years. Creating educational opportunities is a high priority for the SCF and they have been a great partner to Brown Coun- ty’s Career Resource Center (CRC). The CRC provides options for alternative and secondary education in Brown County which without them might otherwise be unavailable.

Over the last 4 years, the Smithville Charitable Foundation has helped to create and/or improve the CRC Lending Library, CRC “Basic Skills” Program, CRC scholarships opportunities, the Smithville Summer Play for Youth, and more. Smithville continued its support for Brown County through 2011. Because of their extensive and generous support, Smithville Charitable Founda- tion received the “Top Donor” recognition from the Brown County Community Foundation in 2012.

Thank you Smithville Charitable Foundation!

17 2011 Board of Trustees

The board serves as a bridge between the Community Foundation and the community. Each member is elected to serve a three-year term without compensation. To ensure con- tinuity, terms of the trustees are staggered, with a maximum of six years on the Board. Kathy Anderson Carolyn Emmert Leonard Logterman Michael Thompson Patricia Rhoden Bartels Michael Fulton, Chair Dr. Mary Beth Moore Linda Welty, Secretary Bert Clemons, Vice-Chair Jenny Johnson Betty Moebs Brenda Young

2011 Committee Members Asset Development Committee Scholarship Committee Grants Committee Finance and Investment Kathy Anderson, Chair Carol Birkemeier Patricia Rhoden Bartels Review Committee Karen Avery Adeana Colvin Desiree Hensel Brenda Badger Marcia DeBock Carolyn Emmert, Chair Peggy Ann Lindenlaub Ken Birkemeier Dick Routh JoAnne Himebaugh Leonard Logterman, Chair Bert Clemons, Chair Bill Voland Jenny Johnson Phil McKown Dr. Mary Beth Moore Tammy Riebl Bill Stant Nominating Committee Governance Committee Marilyn Werner Douglas Cauble Bert Clemons Michael Fulton John V. Davis CRC Steering Committee Jim Moore Michael Fulton Linda Welty Kim Robinson Betsy Voss-Lease Dr. Carol Walker Jaydene Laros Brenda Young, Chair Michael Thompson, Chair

Emeritus Trustees—1993 to 2011

Craig Austin John V. Davis Kendall Kritzer Donna Ormiston Nancy Tracey Patricia Rhoden Bartels Sue Lindborg Fisher Jaydene Laros Francis Parsley Barton Updike Terry Berryman Fenella Flinn Betsy Voss-Lease Rachel Perry Carol Walker Ken Birkemeier Raymond Gray Steve Marshall Dave Redman Lee Waltman Burt Borgelt Rich Greeno Jeff McCabe Kathryn Richardson Chuck Wills Lyn Bryan Ken Harker James McDermott Andy Rogers Bob Wright Betsy Buchanan James Head James McDonald Richard Routh Lana Wrightsman Jon Cain Sara Hess George Miller John Rudd Coretta York James Callahan Bruce Holstein Steve Mollo Richard Schrimper Suzannah Zody Diane Cantrell Howard Hughes Jim Moore Judy Stewart Jay Carter Samuel Johnson Del Newkirk Don Stuart Missy Davis John Kipp Sheila Oliver Henry Swain

2011 Staff 2011 Volunteer Legal Council

Bob Kirlin, CEO William Lloyd Judy Bowling, Financial and Office Manager Yolanda Toschlog, Development and Program Assistant 18 Brown County Community Foundation Mission

“To hold and encourage the building of Legacy.”

A very special “Thank You” for Annual Report sponsorship to

Austin Insurance Agency, Inc. • Brown County Democrat • Zieg LeDoux & Associates, Inc. Kathy Anderson • Timothy Burke • Bert Clemons • Jenny Johnson • Bob Kirlin • Bill Lloyd Len Logterman • Betty Moebs • Dr. Mary Beth Moore • James Roberts • Ed West • Brenda Young

Additional “Thanks” to individuals that helped produce the 2011 Annual Report Bert Clemons • Bob Gustin • Betty Moebs • Betsy Lease Ashley Lutes • Mark Shields • Kim Robinson

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