2012 Annual Report

Annual Report 2012

Brown County Community Foundation, Inc A strong Community starts with a solid Foundation.

Building a Strong Community

Brown County is blessed with a large number of passionate citizens that advocate and volunteer countless hours toward a wide diversity of causes. Your efforts and dollars provide the bricks and mortar necessary to build up this organizational structure and to help it survive year after year. From eliminating invasive species, to building new museums, from feeding the hungry, to helping young thespians stage a play they do in fact share an important commonality. In all cases, these volunteer citizens are catalyzing and raising resources from the community on behalf of the community. These volunteers and organizations are the building blocks that define our community and lead it toward greater civic resilience.

As organizations mature and start to consider sustainability vs. survivability the need for predictable annual support through professionally managed endowments becomes more apparent and important. The Brown County Com- munity Foundation provides the structure and support necessary to gather all of these community building blocks together under one roof. It provides the rock solid organizational foundation where all resources can then be pooled together in one managed component fund. The foundation builds trust through transparency and allows countless donors to express their charitable impulses and to give back to their community.

As the BCCF endowments have grown the organization has became an increasingly robust community asset that identifies areas of concern and uses its donor designated and unrestricted funds to make grants to address local challenges. The Brown County Community Foundation is passionate about the building of legacy and we ask you to join us in enhancing and deepening the connections people make to one another and to our community.

BC Vol. Fire Depart BC Literacy Coalition Big Brothers BC Sheriff's Reserve Big Sisters Endowments BC Humane Society, Inc BC Parks & Rec Pass-Through Hamblen Township Dolly Parton Vol Fire Scholarships Imagination Library BETA Field of Interest Jackson Township Fire Depart. Agency Donor Advised Habitat for Humanity Designated Dance Kaleidoscope BC YMCA Grants BC Historical Society Planned Gifts

2 From the CEO and Board Chair

From the CEO: Thanks to the efforts of many Brown County citizens, donors and volunteers alike, The Brown County Community Foundation has a long and wonderful history of building community capacity, supporting Not for Profits initiatives, awarding scholarships and providing grants to address areas of shared concern. The best efforts of previous lead- ers have left us this diverse and growing institutional infrastructure to build upon. As the new CEO I am honored to be able to be a participant in this great legacy and chal- lenged to ascertain what this community foundation is best positioned to create. The Brown County Community Foundation has focused on being the center of philan- thropy in the county. It has attracted resources through excellent donor services, through principled leadership and effective grants management combined with a strong commitment to permanence. The Foundation’s strategic advantage has been its community knowledge and its unrelenting advocacy for improvement. Moving forward how can the BCCF effectively mobilize the community and its collective aspirations, engage its toughest challenges and embrace its most inspiring opportunities? Our future success will require the fundamental shift from a mindset of independent value to one of coordinated impact. Understanding how we can be indispensable partners to our community’s improvement strategies and donor portfolio options while promoting partnerships with other organizations will be mandatory. In order to gain this understanding our Board of Trustees is in the process of convening round table discussions with various stakeholders. The Board hopes to identify community initiatives where the foundation can most effectively demonstrate active leadership to max- imize impact. These community initiatives will provide the framework for our grants program and our efforts to build collaborative partnerships in the years ahead.

~Larry Pejeau, CEO

From the Board Chair: This past year of 2012 has been filled with new beginnings which included:  The award of a contract with a new financial advisor – First Merchants Trust  The generosity of the Howard Hughes Legacy Fund and the insight of Marcia Flaherty and Bill Lloyd, Co-executors of the will.  The successful completion of reconfirmed compliance of the Ethical and Operational Standards of Indiana Community Foundation and the National Standards for US Com- munity Foundations by Financial and Office Manager Judy Bowling, which ensures that BCCF certification will continue to support and guard the community’s trust  Jenise Bohbrink was hired as Development and Program Assistant  The retirement of CEO Bob Kirlin who accepted the challenge and the reestablishment of the Brown County Play- house as a viable community resource  The hiring of former shop owner, Larry Pejeau as CEO The Board of Trustees is re-energized by the challenge to expand the vision of Legacy. That mission includes a Sustain- ability Plan comprised of a monetary component that will include the partnering of other organizations in the development of a shared vision in support of community initiatives. The Board is encouraged by the need for additional funds to support the increasing number of outstanding students who apply for scholarship support. The Foundation continues in the effort to award grants to the many agencies whose endeavors to expand services are supported.

~Dr. Mary Beth Moore, Board Chair

3 Funds

Designated Endowment Funds VonSchriltz Memorial Fund supports Marcia A. Flaherty Fund provides support a specific charitable charitable projects for diabetic awareness. operating income for the Brown County Community Foundation, Inc. organization or program. Brown County Literacy Fund provides operating income to the Brown County Literacy Whitney Freshour Memorial Fund provides Coalition. support for the activities of the Brown County Mabel B. Annis Memorial Art Fund High School Women’s Basketball Team (50%) underwrites the cost of an annual art competi- Brown County Literacy Coalition Fund provides and the Brown County High School Varsity tion for junior and senior high school students. operating income to the Brown County Literacy Baseball Team (50%). Coalition. Belmont Outdoor Education Center Fund Friends of the Brown County Public provides funding for capital improvements and Brown County Public Library Fund Library Fund supports the Brown County Pub- major repairs at the Belmont Outdoor Recrea- provides operating income for the library. lic Library. tion Center. Brown County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Gipson-Lawlor “Teacher of the Year” Fund Burton C. and Suzanne H. Borgelt Fund (crt) #6195 Fund provides building provides support for educational materials supports the Brown County Public Library. maintenance/supplies or any needy efforts and/or staff development to the “Brown Coun- Brown County Veterans of Foreign ty High School Teacher of the Year.” Burton C. and Suzanne H. Borgelt Fund (crt) Wars Post #6195 may have, subject to Brown supports the Brown County Community Foun- County Community Foundation’s discretion. Bob “Hambone” Hamilton Memorial Fund pro- dation. vides operating income for the Brown County Christole, Inc. Children’s Memorial Fund sup- Historical Society’s History Brown County Art Gallery , Foundation and ports Christole in providing community based Center. Museum Fund provides operating income for services for children with autism or other de- the Brown County Art Gallery. velopmental disabilities in South Central Indi- Erma L. Harker Memorial Fund for Mother’s ana. Cupboard Community Kitchen provides income Brown County Big Brothers Big Sisters, Inc. to the Kitchen to fulfill its mission. Fund supports Big Brothers Big Sisters pro- Carolyn Churchman Memorial Fund gram. provides operating funds to Brown Howard Hughes - SPOT Program provides County Literacy Coalition, Brown County support for Brown County Humane Society Brown County Career Resource Center Fund Humane Society and Mother’s Cupboard SPOT program provides support to CRC to fulfill its mission. Community Kitchen. Ed Lewis Memorial Fund supports the opera- Brown County Community Church Fund pro- Carter Fund for the Brown County Playhouse tions for Harmony School in Bloomington, Indi- vides financial support to carry out its role and Performing Arts ana. mission. provide general maintenance expenses for the Brown County Playhouse Al and Elaine K. Mallory Foundation Fund Brown County Community Foundation, Inc. (crt) provides operating income for St. Luke Fund provides operating income for the Foun- Cordry-Sweetwater Branch of the Catholic Church, Indianapolis, IN. dation. Brown County Public Library Fund provides income for the operations of that Library Renée McDermott Indiana University Law Brown County Community YMCA Fund provides branch. School Library Fund supports operations of support to the Brown County Community YMCA. the law library in Bloomington, IN. John V. and Janet S. Davis Fund Brown County Girls’ Softball Fund provides operating income for the Brown Elizabeth LeBlond McGinley Designated Fund promotes girls’ softball and other athletic op- County Community Foundation, Inc. to purchase books for the Dolly Parton Imagi- portunities for girls and women. nation Library. Developmental Services, Inc., Fund Brown County Habitat for Humanity Fund supports the activities of DSI in Brown County. Gay Moore Memorial Fund provides operating provides supports the charitable activities of income to Brown County Humane Society. Habitat for Humanity. Dinner’s Ready! Fund for Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen provides income Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen’s Brown County Historical Society Fund supports to the Kitchen to fulfill its mission. Founding Directors’ Fund provides the activities of the Historical Society. income to the Kitchen to fulfill its mission. Employees of Cummins in Brown County Brown County Humane Society Fund supports provides Career Resource Center National History Day Award, presented by Ken the activities of the Brown County Humane scholarships to Brown County students. Birkemeier Family supports Brown County Society. Schools National History Day Contest. Dr. Bill Fund, as a memorial to Dr. William Brown County Lions Club Daily F. Hill, Louis B. Howard, benefits the Salt Creek Trail. Macon , Tom Barnhart, and Bob Nixon Memo- Delano L. and Luzetta A. Newkirk Fund (crt) rial Fund supports the charitable projects supports the charitable needs of Brown County undertaken by the Brown County Lions Club. Joseph L. and Frances C. Fears Fund provides and provides support for AmeriCares, Lutheran support to the Brown County Humane Society World Relief, Save the Children and FINCA In- Brown County Lions Club Kurt M. and other such animal welfare causes. ternational. Brown text indicates new additions in 2012 4 Funds Woodrow and Thelma Newkirk Fund vides operating income for the Brown County the permanent art collection of IHA. supports the charitable works of St. Paul Lu- Art Guild. theran Church, Columbus, Indiana. Jackson Township Fire Department Fund Brown County Big Brothers Big Sisters, Inc. provides operating income for the JTFD. Nashville United Methodist Church Fund sup- Fund supports the Big Brothers Big Sisters ports the mission and activities of Boy Scout program. Mother’s Cupboard Fund provides operating Troop 190. income for Mother’s Cupboard Community Brown County 4-H Club Association Fund Kitchen. Perelman Fund for Mother’s Cupboard Commu- supports the activities of the 4-H Club Associa- nity Kitchen provides income to the Kitchen to tion. Mt. Zion Cemetery Association Fund supports fulfill its mission. maintenance, repair and restoration of monu- Brown County Habitat for Humanity Fund sup- ments, headstones and grave markers of his- Rotary Club of Brown County Fund ports the charitable activities of Habitat for torical or local significance. supports charitable projects undertaken by the Humanity. Rotary Club. Genevra Owens Oak Ridge Cemetery Associa- Brown County Historical Society Fund sup- tion Fund supports preservation and mainte- John D. Rudd Memorial Youth Fund ports the activities of the Historical Society. nance of Oak Ridge Cemetery. supports youth baseball and recreational activities through Brown County Parks Brown County Humane Society Fund supports Psi Iota Xi Eta Alpha Chapter Fund and Recreation. the operations of the Humane Society. supports the charitable activities of Psi Iota Xi.

Les and Mary Rudd Memorial Fund Brown County Lions Club Daily F. Hill, Louis B. Rotary Club of Brown County Fund benefits the Brown County Children’s Christmas Macon, Tom Barnhart, and Bob Nixon Memori- supports charitable projects undertaken by the Fund (60%) and benefits projects to benefit al Fund supports the charitable projects un- Rotary Club. children in Brown County (40%). dertaken by the Brown County Lions Club. Taggart and Hamblen/Taylor Cemeteries Asso- St. David’s Episcopal Church Outreach Fund Brown County Lions Club W. Foster McKenny ciation Fund supports maintenance, repairs provides support for outreach and other minis- Memorial Fund provides assistance to hearing and restoration of monuments, headstones terial missions of the Church. and sight impaired individuals, especially chil- and grave markers of historical or local signifi- dren. cance. Mardi and Hank Swain Library Director’s Discretionary Fund provides funds to the Brown County Literacy Coalition Fund supports Director of the Brown County Public the activities of the Literacy Coalition. Library to carry out library-related projects. Brown County Public Library Fund Unrestricted Endowment Funds Sycamore Valley Senior Center Fund provides provides operating income for the library. make no recommendations on how these support of the activities for the Sycamore Val- funds are to be used, entrusting those ley Senior Center. Brown County Volunteer Fire Department Fund granting decisions to the Foundation’s provides operating income for BCVFD. Board of Trustees. Truemper Fund for Mother’s Cupboard supports the operations and activities of Mother’s Developmental Services, Inc., Fund Cupboard Community Kitchen. supports the activities of DSI in Brown County. John Weaver and Sue Booe Fund (crt) Jim and Boni Head Fund Charles J. And Phyllis E. Truemper Fund (crt) Friends of the Brown County Public supports the Brown County Community Library Fund supports the Brown County Public Samuel R. and Joan Rosen Fund Foundation for general use and purpose. Library. Legacy Fund for Brown County Genevra (Chig) & James Owens Fund Friends of T.C. Steele State Historic Site Fund provides support to its agency. Nell Culp Percival Fund

Agency Endowment Funds Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department Fund are available to nonprofit organizations. provides operating income for FVFD. Donor-Advised Endowment Distributions from these funds are made allow the Donor and Donor’s family to Hamblen Township Volunteer Fire remain personally involved in the directly to the donor agencies to carry out Department Fund provides operating income process of grantmaking from their fund their respective missions. for the HTVFD. by annually making recommendations to the Foundation In support of qualified Hoosier Heartland Resource nonprofit recipients. Conservation and Development, Inc., Fund Belmont Outdoor Education Center Fund provides funding for capital improvements and supports the charitable activities of Hoosier Heartland. Austin Family Fund supports Brown County major repairs at the Belmont Outdoor Recrea- charitable needs. tion Center. Indiana Heritage Arts (IHA) Permanent Art Jack and Patricia Bond Fund (crt) supports the Brown County Art Guild Marie Goth Fund Collection Fund supports the IHA for the pur- charitable needs of Brown County. supports the arts in Brown County and pro- pose of providing for the perpetual support of Brown text indicates new additions in 2012 5 Funds Brown County Board of Realtors Fund supports Smithville Charitable Foundation Fund provides provides scholarships to non-traditional stu- the charitable interests of the Brown County support as directed by the Smithville Board of dents who are graduates of Brown County High Board of Realtors for programs and organiza- Directors. School or current Brown County residents pur- tions serving citizens of Brown County. David W. Yaseen, Phd. Memorial Fund suing any college, vocational or two year trade Brown County Democrat Fund supports the promotes and enhances community inclusion school. charitable interest of the Donor as the Donor and awareness for persons of all ages with deems appropriate to benefit Brown County disabilities to gain access to elements, activi- Bob and Wilma Hale Nursing Scholarship and its citizens. ties, events, buildings/facilities, environmental provides tuition assistance to Brown County or recreation spaces that are directly associat- residents pursuing two or four year degree in Jim and Lu Brunnemer Fund supports charita- ed with arts, culture, parks and recreation. nursing. ble interests serving citizens of Brown County as recommended by the Brunnemers. Allen and Sandee Hazelbaker Family Habitat Scholarship Fund provides support for the Carter Fund for the Arts, Humanities Scholarship Endowment Funds children of Habitat to further their education and Education Fund supports the arts, humanities and education in Brown County. Support educational endeavors. and the opportunity that education will provide for them. Rick and Cindy Colglazier Fund supports the charitable interests of the founding donors. Larry C. Banks Bronze Star Memorial Sam and Harriet Johnson • Purdue University Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to Rob and Nancy Coulter Fund supports the vocational education to students from Brown graduates of Brown County High School to charitable interests of the founding donors. County Public Schools. subsidize their attendance at Purdue University. Gnaw Bone Camp Fund provides Richard A. Bowden Golfers’ Scholarship Fund support for outdoor education provides scholarship grants to Brown County Steven and Cathy Junken Scholarship Fund opportunities with respect to the enjoy- provides scholarships to graduates of Brown ment of the outdoors as a memorial to traditional or non-traditional students who have love and passion for the game of golf. County High School who qualify for financial Frederick G. Lorenz, Jr. assistance.

Brown County 4-H Scholarship Fund provides Meredith Helmerich Memorial Fund Maddie’s Fund provides students an oppor- supports Brown County charitable needs. tuition assistance to a current 4-H member. tunity to attend a drivers education program.

Johnson Family Charitable Fund for Brown Brown County Indiana University Scholarship McGrayel-Russo Memorial Scholarship Fund County supports charitable projects as Fund provides scholarships to graduates of directed by the donor. provides scholarships for Brown County High Brown County High School to subsidize their School students receiving the Golden Eagle attendance at Indiana University. Michael A. and Jaydene Laros Fund supports Award. the charitable needs of Brown County. Brown County Lions Club Sam Johnson Me- Sean and Julie Milloy Scholarship provides Clarence W. Long and Mildred L. Long Fund morial Scholarship Fund provides tuition assis- tuition assistance to Brown County residents promotes interest in, and appreciation of, early tance to Brown County residents. pursuing a two or four year degree at a voca- Brown County art. tional school. Wilma Brown Nursing Scholarship Fund pro- Alice Lorenz Fund supports Brown County vides a scholarship to a nursing student who Bill Monroe Memorial Scholarship Fund pro- charitable needs. has, at minimum, completed a Licensed Practi- vides scholarships for Brown County High cal Nursing degree. Student must be enrolled School students who intend to earn a Bacca- Frederick G. and Mary Jane Lorenz as a student at Ball State University studying laureate Degree in Music. Memorial Fund supports Brown County for a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing. charitable needs.

James A. and Renée McDermott Fund supports Burke/Tharp Legacy Scholarship Fund Peaceful Valley Memorial Fund provides finan- the charitable needs of Brown County, includ- Open to students from Leo High School, Delta cial resources to deserving Brown County High ing educational, cultural, civic, and social wel- High School, Blackford County High School and School Graduates or a student who has fare activities. Brown Co High School. Attending Purdue, Ball achieved a GED pursuing either a four year State or Michigan Universities. Preference to college academic degree or a multi-year voca- Scott and Hazel Olive Fund supports the char- minorities, women and need-based. tional degree. itable needs of Brown County. Carolyn Dutton Scholarship Fund (crt) Carolyn N. Pitt Brown County Ivy Tech Bill and Gini Percifield Fund provides organiza- provides a scholarship for Brown County Community College Scholarship provides sup- tions with funds to purchase and display the residents in the Musical Arts. port to the Columbus region of Ivy Tech Com- American flag. munity College through the Ivy Foundation to John A. and Cheryl J. Eyed Scholarship Fund provide scholarship grants to Brown County Dean and Nancy Ransburg Fund supports the provides tuition assistance to Brown County residents attending Ivy Tech classes in Brown charitable needs of Brown County. residents attending Ivy Tech Community Col- County. lege. Frederick W. and Jeanette Rigley provides funding to support the Arts. Claude L. Graham Family Scholarship Fund Brown text indicates new additions in 2012 6 Funds Schmidlapp – Fifth Third Bank Second Chance search, and to projects that protect the natural Basic Skill Program for the Career Resource Scholars Fund provides financial aid for adult assets in Brown County, Indiana. Center supports a new Basic Skills program learners participating in educational opportuni- for the CRC to raise math level to enter voca- ties offered by the Career Resource Center in Environmental Leadership Fund, Serving tional schools. Brown County. Peaceful Valley provides support for an annual recognition award to individual or organiza- Blue and Gold Club Fund provides funds for Simon Family Scholarship Fund provides tions that made a special contribution to the establishing a weight room at the Brown Coun- scholarships to graduates of Brown County environmental quality of our community. ty High School. High School. Aileen Marshall Graham Fund assists individu- Brown County Art Scholarship Fund provides Dorothy Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund als who have physical, mental, speech, or scholarships to graduates of Brown County provides scholarship grants to Brown County reading impairments. High School to pursue a baccalaureate degree High School graduates exhibiting an exception- in fine art on a full-time basis at any college or al level of citizenship, community involvement Helmsburg Fund provides support for any university accredited by the North Central and stewardship. charitable projects that are located in or bene- Association of Colleges and Schools. fits Helmsburg, Indiana residents. Richard and Virginia Stoner Athletic Scholar- Brown County Citizens’ Scholarship Fund ship Fund provides scholarships to Brown Jackson Family Foundation provides support provides scholarships to residents of Brown County children to attend athletic camps, for Brown County youth to attend Christian County, current high school graduates as well clinics, and similar programs. Camp at Springhill or Young Life Camps. as GED recipients and other “second chance” individuals. Bruce Gregory Temple Memorial Make a Difference Fund provides financial Scholarship Fund provides scholarship grants support to a Brown County Forensic Diversion Brown County Community Foundation to deliver financial resources to deserving Program for local alcohol or drug abuse pre- Operating Fund supports operations of the Brown County High School Graduates or vention providers that assist Brown County Foundation. students who have achieved a GED and have clients. been accepted to a bachelor degree program Brown County Long Term Recovery Fund at an accredited college or university. William Foster McKenney Memorial Fund for provides support to coordinate Mental Health promotes and supports the community wide disaster relief for Brown Coun- Marjorie F. Wright Scholarship Fund betterment of mental health in Brown County. ty through a Lilly Endowment Grant. to provide tuition assistance to Brown County residents pursuing a two- or four-year degree Melungeons for Youth Fund supports pro- Brown County Playhouse, the Next Act in Education, Nursing, X-Ray Technician or grams focusing on the needs of youth in Pass-through Fund #1 provides general Occupational Therapy Brown County. support to the Brown County Playhouse

Sam and Florence Roney Beautiful Brown Brown County Playhouse, the Next Act Bill & Judy Zimmerman Scholarship Fund County Fund provides income for projects Pass-through Fund #2 provides general provides tuition assistance to Brown County which enhance the natural beauty of Nashville operating support to the Brown County residents pursuing a two or four year degree and Brown County. Playhouse in Arts or Music on a full or part time basis SCI Membership Community Foundation, Inc., Clarence and Karen Zody Scholarship Fund Literacy Fund assists individuals of all ages Brown County Playhouse, the Next Act provides scholarship grants to residents of residing in the area served by the South Cen- Pass-through Fund #3 provides support for Brown County to subsidize their attendance for tral Indiana REMC who are functionally illit- equipment, lighting, sound, curtains and other any type of education, Vocational Education, erate. miscellaneous expenses to the Brown County College or University Education or Trade Playhouse School Education. Theater Brown County Fund provides support for the Brown County community and/or youth Brown County Sheriff’s Reserve Pass-through theatrical events, productions or education. Fund to supply equipment to volunteers of the Field-of-Interest Funds John C. Truemper Memorial Fund for Shoes, Brown County Sheriff's Reserve. support a broad area of concern. Socks and Clothing provides income for shoes, socks and clothing to organizations Caregiver Services in Honor of B. Diane serving needy children. Cantrell provide support for compensation for Bartels Family Arts & Cultural provides support supplemental caregiving services. for Brown County teacher or student projects Carol Walker “Thank a Teacher” Fund provides that encourage visual and cultural art diversity funds that benefit Brown County Teachers. Carole Burch Teacher Award Fund recognizes (i.e. theatre, film, dance). and rewards a Brown County High School teacher, whose caring of education and stu- Blood Alley Women’s Fund in honor of Marcia dents as individuals has a positive impact on Flaherty supports the well-being of women’s Pass-through Funds the students. causes in Brown County. are not endowed and provide a vehicle for contributions to flow directly Brown County Environmental Stewardship Fund to a project or organization for use provides grants for early education and re- within a rather short time period.

Brown text indicates new additions in 2012 7 Funds Charitable Giving through Payroll Deductions Fund supports the specific The Howard Hughes Legacy Fund for Brown Salt Creek Nature Trail Fund accepts charitable needs of Brown County and its County (DA pass-through) For the benevolent contributions designated for the construction environs determined by the Foundation’s support and management, with the objective of of the Trail. directors to be most deserving. funding a continuing advised pass-through, of Employees of Cummins of Brown County various Brown County, Indiana, philanthropic Salt Creek Revitalization Pass-through Fund to provides funds for special projects within projects to especially include: performing arts provide support to clean, protect and preserve Brown County to Enrich the Quality of Life of in the Brown County School system; Brown Salt Creek. the People of Brown County.” County Humane Society's SPOT Program; Mother’s Cupboard or any organization estab- Smithville Summer Play/Brown County Experience the Arts in Brown County Provides lished for the purpose of feeding the hungry in Playhouse provides support for Brown County support to promote Brown County as a desti- Brown County: support of art projects around Schools to perform a Summer Play at the B.C. nation for arts experience, building on “Art Brown County: other presently existing, or new Playhouse or a like theater. Center Without Walls” and “The Yellowwood endowments within the Community Founda- School of the Arts” among others. tion, or in other organizations. Van Buren TWP VTD, New Fire Station Facility Project Fund Fine Arts Music Society Pass-through Fund to to provide support for the construction of a bring internationally renowned musicians to Jack & Rita Hart provides support for the new fire station facility for the Van Buren Town- Brown County, Indiana to contribute to the Brown County Career Resource Center. ship Volunteer Fire Dept. cultural life of the community and provide education for young musicians from all over. Richard L. and Ruth W. Johnson provides fund- James A. Voland Memorial Scholarship Fund ing for new pavilion in Brown County. provides scholarships to Brown County High Gipson-Lawlor Brown County Teacher Main Street Project Fund accepts donations School graduates. of the Year Fund supplements and supports toward the Town’s challenge grant from Main the Brown County High School teacher of the Street USA. year award. Picture Perfect Project Pass-through Fund to Harrell-Fish Inc. Purdue Construction Engineer- provide support to clean up the litter along our ing Pass-through Scholarship current year county roads. Goal is a litter-free Brown Coun- graduate of Brown County High School pursu- ty. ing a degree from the School of Engineering or School of Technology at Purdue University. Desiree Powell Memorial Fund supports chari- Scholarship awards from $500 to $1,000 an- table purposes. nually. Brown text indicates new additions in 2012 Strong Community Highlight

Dance Kaleidoscope DO! Project “We can all work together”, “There is beauty in everyone”, “I have more confidence in myself”, quotes from Nashville Elementary students regarding their experience in the 2012-2013 DO! Project. The DO! Project is the collaborative efforts of Dance Kaleido- scope, Indianapolis Opera, Brown County School Corporation, and the financial backing of grants given by The Brown County Com- munity Foundation. Many community volunteers provided their expertise to pull together this wonderful event for the Nashville students. Empowering the youth is wonderful way to strengthening our community. The self-assessment of the students clearly displayed this empowerment. 71% of the surveyed students believed they discovered new talents. Some of the students were quoted saying: “I am a good cameraman!”, I learned how to harmonize”, “I can keep myself from getting nervous”, “I can concentrate!”

Many of the children were mentored by high school students who are considering theatre as their course of study in college adding an “If they can do this I can too” mindset to their experiences. The surveys suggested that 64% of the students discovered they like opera more since participating, 52% enjoy dance more and 41% now consider a career in the arts. What a wonderful testament to building a strong community.

8 2012 Donors All-Phase Group, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Michael Day Amy Ashley Dr. & Mrs. Paul Page Andy & Darla Goodwin Dr. & Mrs. Richard Lawlor At&T United Way Dr. & Mrs. Steven C. Junken Austin Insurance Agency, Inc. Dr. Carol Walker Barbara L. West Dustin Burke Bartes, Inc. dba Nashville Fudge Kitchen Edward & Laurie Fisher Bean Blossom Blue Grass, Inc. Edward & Suzanne Sauer Bean Blossom Inn Restaurant Edward A. West Betty A. Moebs Edward W. Curtis Big Woods Brewing Company LLC Elizabeth & Robert Percival Brenda & Frank Zody Estate of Howard F. Hughes Bright & Williamson Insurance Esther J. Birkmaier Bromelkamp Company LLC Fifth Third Bank Brown County Art Gallery Figgaziga, Inc. Brown County Citizens' Scholarship Group First Merchants Charitable Foundation Brown County Clocks & Collectibles First Merchants Corporation Brown County Community Foundation, Inc. Gary & Janet Dickerson Brown County Convention & Visitors Bureau Gary & Kathey Birkemeier Brown County Garden Club Gerald & Lou Ann Mihay Brown County Habitat for Humanity, Inc Geraldine K. Feldmann Brown County Humane Society, Inc. Gnaw Bone Camp, Inc. Brown County Parks & Recreation Greg Hendrickson Brown County Playhouse Management, Inc. Gregg or Judith Summerville Brown County Retired Teachers Assoc. Hamblen Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Brown County School Corp. Hammer Lighting & Grip Brown County Studio & Garden Tour Hawk Insurance & Financial Services Buckmasters Somerset Group, Inc. Heather & Kurtis Frank Camp Palawopec, Inc. Hills 'O'Brown Realty, Inc. Carl & Doreen Bochmann Hobnob Corner Carl & Marie Brunsman Home News Enterprises, Inc. Every effort has been made to en- Carmel Corn Cottage Homes From The Wood LLC sure an accurate, comprehensive Carol Zapapas Homestead Weaving Studio listing of donors, but sometimes Carolyn & David Emmert Hotel Nashville, Inc. mistakes are made. If we have erred, please let us know so we can Carrel & Dr. Mary Beth Moore Ilya Levinson or Martin Benmann correct our records and properly Charles & Rebecca Kendall Independent Colleges of Indiana thank you for your gift. Cheryl & Jeffrey Hillan Iris Garden Inn Complex Connie Percifield Jack & Jill Nut Shop Cornerstone Inn Jack Todd Paving, Inc. Curt & Amy Fryman Jackson County United Way Curt & Michelle Aton Jackson Township Fire Dept. Cynthia & Jeffrey Yolkman James & Rebecca Peloff Jr. David & Denise Maddux James D. & Donna L. Kubal Dean & Louise Barker James Voland Scholarship Trust Debra Jones Campbell Jamie & Sally Wright Dennis & Constance Burke Jeff Taylor Donna J. Denger Jenny Johnson Dow Agro Sciences Jeremy Wentzel

9 2012 Donors

Jerry & Marilyn Ryding Mr. & Mrs. Jay D. Carter John & Angela Morrison Mr. & Mrs. John Wayne Miller John & Judith Mateja Mr. & Mrs. Larry G. Kolar John & Julie Winn Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Logterman John Zody Mr. & Mrs. Marc T. Polanski Jones Law Office Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Thompson Judith & Dale Bemis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Chamblee Kedren Leedy Mr. & Mrs. Michael Laros Kelley Enterprises, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. O'Neil Kelley Scott & Trina Thronton Mr. & Mrs. Paul S. Strange Kenneth & Catherine Ratcliff Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Greeno Kent & Suzanne Weigel Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Kelley Lance & &rea Bartels Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ormiston Lawrence Family Glass Blowers Mr. & Mrs. Sean Milloy Lee Edgren Mr. & Mrs. Terry Marbach Linda F. Cody Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Tharp Linda Pontarelli Mr. & Mrs. Tom Tuley Lorenz Family Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. Willard Freeman Lucinda & Alan Railer Mr. & Mrs. William C. Walters M&B Property Management, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William H. Robinson M.A. & D.C. Gentry Mr. & Mrs. William Lloyd MainSource Financial Group Mr. Bernard Waldhier Male Instinct Mr. Bert Clemons Every effort has been made to en- Mark & Peggy Lindenlaub Mr. David & Daren Redman sure an accurate, comprehensive McGinley Vacation Cabins Mr. Herbert Hoover listing of donors, but sometimes Milford & Sharron Baker Mr. Howard F. Hughes Estate mistakes are made. If we have Monsanto Fund Mr. Ivan Lancaster erred, please let us know so we can Mother's Cupboard Community Kitchen Mr. James Riffle correct our records and properly Mr. James & Ann Callahan Mr. Keith T. Blessing thank you for your gift. Mr. & Mrs. James Brunnemer Mr. Kenneth Birkemeier Mr. & Mrs. Al Drake Mr. Larry Niehaus Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Szakaly Mr. Michael G. Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Gould Mr. Michael O'Hara Mr. & Mrs. Carl Austin Mr. Philip Dickey Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Kramer Mr. Randall Juergensen Mr. & Mrs. David A. Shaffer Mr. Robert P. & Anita Wright Mr. & Mrs. David Hennessy Mr. Sam Eqqers Mr. & Mrs. David Martin Mr. Stephen H. Burch Mr. & Mrs. David W. Savage Mr. Thomas Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Del Newkirk Mr. Tom Daseler Mr. & Mrs. Don Stuart Mr. William Daniels Mr. & Mrs. Doug Cauble Mr. William Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kuonen Mr.& Mrs. Kenneth R. Harker, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. G. Henry Swain Mrs. Annella Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bartels Mrs. Barbara Zieg Mr. & Mrs. James D. Moore Ms. Brenda Young Mr. & Mrs. James Drum Mrs. Delores Suding Mr. & Mrs. James More Mrs. Donna Ormiston Mr. & Mrs. James Roberts Mrs. Dorothy Lewis 10 2012 Donors

Mrs. Georgene Settles Rebecca C. May Vicki Wayman Mrs. Kathryn H. Tillman Richard & Carol Routh Victoria & Samuel Bateman Mrs. Kathy Ziliak Anderson Richard & Diana Feltman Wayne E. or Charlotte E. Frank Mrs. Lee Gray Richard L. & Alice J. Johnson Jr. William & Susan Beck Mrs. Margaret Henry Robert & Christy Kirlin Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Mgnt. Mrs. Nell Percival Robert & Mary Rogers Inc Mrs. Pam Raider Robert & Nancy Stanley Ydoz, Inc. - Hills O' Brown Mrs. Rita Simon Rotary Club of Brown County Yolanda Toschlog Mrs. Roy Hendershot Scott & Amy Kosnoff Zieg Ledoux & Associates, Inc. Mrs. Ruth E. Jarrett Scott & Erika Rudd Mrs. Ruth Johnson Scott & Shelley Ballentine Mrs. Ruth Reichmann Sharon & Robert Booth Mrs. Sandee Hazelbaker Sharon or Kathleen Kelly Mrs. Tamra M. Galm Sheila & Lee Maggard Ms. Betsy V. Lease Sheilah F. Smith Ms. Bonnie L. Closey Sheldon T. Beck Ms. Christina Myers Sherry & Nancy Meyer Ms. Claire E. Burke Singing Pines Projects, Inc. Ms. Dawn Snider Sisters of St. Benedict Ms. Doris M. Embry Smithville Charitable Foundation Ms. Irene Zimmerman St. David's Episcopal Church Ms. Joan Amati State Employees' Community Campaign Ms. Judith L. Schaefer State Farm Insurance Company Ms. Judith Stewart Steven & Kathleen Weller Ms. Judy Bowling Story Inn Ms. Julie A. Grubb Suzanne & Michael Pisano Every effort has been made to en- Ms. Kendra Frank Terri & Charles McCalla Bleuel sure an accurate, comprehensive Ms. Libby Kauchak Terry & Jackie Rowland listing of donors, but sometimes Ms. Linda Ballentine Terry & Janet Norman mistakes are made. If we have Ms. Linda McQueary That Sandwich Place, Inc. erred, please let us know so we can Ms. Marjorie Wright The Cummins Foundation correct our records and properly Ms. Martha A. Main The Overlook at Salt Creek thank you for your gift. Ms. Mary T. Schneider The Peoples State Bank Ms. Pat Blocker The Village Candlemaker, Inc. Ms. Patricia A. Ley Theresa M. Meyer Ms. Sharon A. Grimm Tim & Sarah Burke Ms. Shirley Floyd Timothy & Dorothea Cox Ms. Vivian G. McNulty TIX Brown County Ms. Wanda E. Jones Touch of Silver Nashville Express, Inc. Trustee Van Buren Township Nashville House Two Great Minds Nashville Literary Club Tyler & Gina Marie Cooper Nashville Pizza King Una G. McGeouch or Eric Perreault Nashville Quick Clean Laundry United Way of Bartholomew County, Outtavine LLC Inc. Patricia A. Rysdon United Way of Central Indiana, Inc. Patricia T. Alberts United Way of Monroe County, Inc. Pit Bull Leather Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department

11 2012 Memorial and Tribute Gifts

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 celebra- tion 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...

Ms. Judith L. Schaefer June Bryan Dale Kelley Mr. Robert P. & Anita Wright Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Kelley Mr. & Mrs. David Martin Gary & Janet Dickerson Marsha Burton Mr. & Mrs. Jay D. Carter Mr. Tom Daseler Mr. & Mrs. Del Newkirk Betty Ann Moebs Carl & Marie Brunsman Betty and Larry Burke & Barb and Harry Tharp Amy Ashley Ms. Mary T. Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Tharp Sisters of St. Benedict Judith & Dale Bemis Tim & Sarah Burke Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Mgnt. Inc James & Rebecca Peloff Jr. Dennis & Constance Burke Carolyn & David Emmert David & Denise Maddux Ms. Claire E. Burke Geraldine K. Feldmann Monsanto Fund Scott & Amy Kosnoff Suzanne & Michael Pisano Patricia A. Rysdon Mr. Keith T. Blessing Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kuonen Mary Lou Craig Cheryl & Jeffrey Hillan Wayne E. or Charlotte E. Frank Mr. & Mrs. Jay D. Carter Mr. & Mrs. Larry G. Kolar Kelley Scott & Trina Thronton Joe Dewees Mr. Larry Niehaus Ms. Kendra Frank Robert & Christy Kirlin Sharon or Kathleen Kelly Heather & Kurtis Frank Theresa M. Meyer Rita Hart Brian T. Moore Theresa M. Meyer Mrs. Ruth E. Jarrett Mr. & Mrs. James D. Moore John & Judith Mateja Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ormiston Lucinda & Alan Railer Al Pockevich Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Kelley Sherry & Nancy Meyer Scott & Shelley Ballentine Mr. & Mrs. William Lloyd Mr. Randall Juergensen Ms. Linda Ballentine Robert & Christy Kirlin Edward & Suzanne Sauer Fran Worland Mr. & Mrs. Al Drake Richard & Diana Feltman Robert & Christy Kirlin Mrs. Lee Gray Mr. James Riffle Jenny Johnson Bill Zimmerman Mrs. Delores Suding Mr. & Mrs. Jay D. Carter Gary & Kathey Birkemeier Kenneth & Catherine Ratcliff Ms. Wanda E. Jones Mr. Stephen H. Burch Ms. Judy Bowling Curt & Amy Fryman Stu Huffman Yolanda Toschlog Ms. Irene Zimmerman Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Greeno Mr. & Mrs. William Lloyd Jerry and Marilyn Ryding Ms. Julie A. Grubb Howard Hughes Greg Hendrickson Sharon & Robert Booth Curt & Michelle Aton Dean & Louise Barker Ms. Martha A. Main Mr. & Mrs. William C. Walters Esther J. Birkmaier Ms. Sharon A. Grimm Ms. Doris M. Embry Jenny Johnson Mr. Sam Eqqers Mr. Bernard Waldhier Ms. Patricia A. Ley Sheldon T. Beck Ms. Libby Kauchak In Tribute to...

Tom Tuley Gail Ann & Curry Ingle Mr. & Mrs. Del Newkirk Mrs. Sandee Hazelbaker David & Millie Hennessy Mickey Rammel Richard & Carol Routh Mrs. Sandee Hazelbaker Brad Hazelbaker Mrs. Sandee Hazelbaker

12 Community Service Award Honoring John D. Rudd

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 2012 award was given in honor of the many contributions of Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes contributed to the Brown County community in ways that were sometimes evident, and other times anonymous.

Over his lifetime of giving, he has contributed financial support toward the Brown County Literacy Coalition, the Brown County Humane Society, the YMCA, the Career Resource Center, Brown County Big Brothers Big Sisters, Brown County Public Library, Salt Creek Trail, the Brown County Historical Society and the Brown County Com- munity Foundation.

Howard had a passion for the arts, and sharing the arts with others. The demonstration of this passion can be seen around the community. Howard sponsored the beautiful Jack Brubaker railings at the Library as well as Charlene Marsh’s “Portal to the World.”

He considered his greatest gift to the community bringing Dance Kaleidoscope and the Indianapolis Opera to the Brown County Elementary Schools. Howard wanted the children to develop love for all forms of art, but especially the performing arts. DK and IO made it possible for the children to not just see the performances, but to dance and sing, as well as learn about all of the “behind the scenes” of live theatre. He loved to be at the schools for rehearsals to watch the children and see their excitement.

Howard truly lived up to the Rotarian motto of “Service above Self.” He was a member of the Brown County Rotary Club, and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He also served on the boards of: the Brown County Community Foundation, the Brown County Literacy Coalition, the Career Resource Center, Brown County Economic Develop- ment, Mother’s Cupboard, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity.

Howard passed away in 2011, but his generous legacy will continue as it was his request that his estate be given to charitable programs and projects that will enhance the community he loved -Brown County.

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• 2012 Howard Hughes

13 2012 Scholarships

Lilly Endowment Community Scholar

Alice Merryman (right) received a full four-year scholarship to any In- diana 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 30 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—2012 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 2012 - Alice Merryman - Purdue University

2012 Brown County Community Scholarships

Larry C. Banks Bronze Star Memorial Scholarship Steve and Cathy Junken Scholarship Diane VanNess-Gabriel Memorial Larrissa Cox Ann Mills Endowed Scholarship

Milloy Family Scholarship Kimberley Fong Richard A. Bowden Golfers’ Scholarship Fund Kaitlyn Ellis James A. Voland Scholarships Corey Davis Ann Mills, Benjamin Housman, Madeline Goris, Brown County Art Scholarship Bill Monroe Memorial Music Scholarship Braeden Brown Abigail Gordon, Sabra Duff, Kylah Stant, Cheyenne Anna Lutes Roux, Jessica Radtke, Emma O’Neill, Gabrielle Lov-

Brown County Indiana University Scholarship Peaceful Valley Memorial Scholarship ins, Emma Lawson, Maggie Evans, Trent Bond Abigail Gordon Cheyenne Roux Clarence & Karen Zody Scholarship Fund

John A. and Cheryl J. Eyed Scholarship Simon Family Scholarship Benjamin Housman Maggie Evans Kara Edens-Magner Scholarships available but not awarded in 2011

Claude L. Graham Family Scholarship Dorothy Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund Alan and Sandee Hazelbaker Family Habitat Jennifer Beers Scholarship Angelica Nevins

Bob and Wilma Hale Family Nursing Bruce Gregory Temple Memorial Scholarship Fund Sabra Duff Kara Edens-Magner

Sam and Harriet Johnson-Purdue Scholarship Madeline Goris 14 Author Michael E. O’Hara, a veteran of the Vietnam War, has honored what he movingly describes as “the duty, the awesome responsibility to carry” home the memory of those who answered the call of duty of our homeland….Familiar Brown County Family names pay tribute to the long lines of kinship that weave through the lists of service men and women. Everyone will find them- selves turning the pages of Lest We Forget slowly and reverently. -Julia Pearson, Director Brown County Historical Society

The Brown County Community Foundation annually offers 28 scholarships to local graduates through a competitive process. The first endowed scholarship at the Foundation was The Larry C. Banks Bronze Star Scholarship. The scholarship, started 1994 by local veterans, was established to honor the only young solider that lost his life in the war in Vietnam. It has received funding over the years from veterans organizations, businesses and many individuals. In an effort to build this scholarship fund to the original goal of $40,000.00 one of the veterans, Michael O’Hara, has written a history of local veteran’s affairs, Lest We Forget. This history spans the years of 1836 to 2012. This work does not focus on the history of warfare but rather on the brotherhood of veterans which are pro- duced because of those wars. It is a history about many remarkable local men and eventually women who respond- ed to their country’s call to duty. The book includes 70 photographs and 40 historic documents and is an invalua- ble resource for anyone interested in local history, veteran’s affairs or genealogy. Endorsed by Brown County School Superintendent David Shaffer, Lest We Forget is available on CD for a minimum donation of $25.00. All donations benefit this memorial scholarship. To make a donation to this or any of the scholarships supporting our graduates contact the Brown County Community Foundation.

15 2012 Grants

During the 2012 competitive grant cycle, and Cummins matching grant cycle the Foundation distributed $56,275. With over $98,374 worth of project requests, it was a difficult selection process for the Grants Committee. Eighteen organizations received full or partial funding.

2012 Competitive Unrestricted Grant Cycle Recipients

Organization Project Grant Amount Cordry Sweetwater VFD Evacuation Stair Chair $2,307 Hamblen VFD Slide in Skid Unit $5,500 Jackson Township VFD Handheld Radios $4,836 St. Vincent de Paul Heater for Expansion Area $1,874 Brown County Parks & Recreation Seating for Ball Diamonds $2,430 Brown County Sheriff's Reserve Duty Belt Holsters $950 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Books for Preschoolers $3,000 Dance Kaleidoscope DO! Project $3,250 Human Services/Head Start Science Lab $1,015 BETA Teen Enrichment $3,192 Big Brothers Big Sisters Technology Addition $669 Brown County Historical Society Archives Improvement $3,450 Youth Leadership Brown County 2012-13 YLBC Sessions $1,000 BC Historical Society BC History Mural $1,800 Brown County Art Gallery Foundation Website Development $1,000 2012 Cummins Foundation Matching Grant Recipients

Organization Project Grant Amount Jackson Township VFD Storz Hose Connectors $1,192 Hamblen VFD K-12 FD Rescue Saw $703 Mother's Cupboard Com. Kitchen Stove/Oven Upgrade $4,212 Habitat for Humanity Septic System 2012 House $2,500 Brown County Parks & Rec Movies in the Park $2,000 Brown County Garden Club Picture Perfect BC Project $3,895 Brown County Humane Society Shelter Expansion Phase 1 $5,500

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 proce- dures. Competitive grant requests are reviewed by the Grants Committee and presented to the Board of Trustees for approval.

16 2013 Grant Recipients

Cummins Foundation Matching Grant Agency/Organization Project Award Amount

BC Garden Club Picture Perfect Brown County Project $3,000.00

BC 4-H Horse & Pony Club BC Bit & Bridle Face Lift 2013 $2,500.00

BC Humane Society, Inc Field drainage and Dog Exercise/Interaction Area $3,000.00

Habitat for Humanity Purchase of building lot for 2013 house $4,375.00

Hamblen Township Vol Fire Power Hask LR-1 Ram Package $2,008.11

BC Historical Society Conserving and moving logs for "log Room in History Center $7,500.00

Total $22,383.11

Competitive Unrestricted Grant Applications Awarded Agency/Organization Project Amount BC Literacy Coalition Reading & Writing With a Purpose $3,375.00 BC Sheriff's Reserve 800 Mhz Portable Radios $9,013.14 BC Vol. Fire Depart BCVFD Fire Pump $5,055.00 BC YMCA Y Kids Crops Garden Shed $2,638.00 BETA 4 Large Teen Art & Music Projects $3,025.00

Centerstone of Indiana Centerstone Employment Services $2,682.00

Cordry Sweetwater Firefighter Lighting $1,581.76

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Books For Preschoolers $4,000.00

Hamblen Township Vol Fire Advanced Life support Stat Simulator Full Body Manikin $2,730.00

Hoosier Hills Food Bank Supplemental Produce Purchase $3,000.00

Jackson Township Fire Depart. VHF repeater communication System $5,750.00

Career Resource Center GED Jail Program $1,969.00

Mother's Cupboard Equipment Acquisition and Facility Planning $5,000.00 Total $48,125.90

17 2012 Financial Information

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012

Del Newkirk 2012 2011 Revenue, Gains, and Other Support Society Contributions and Grants$ 1,040,849.00 $ 657,408.00 Program service revenue$ 150.00 $ - Investment gain$ (437,285.00) $ 114,914.00 Other income$ 15,000.00 $ 17,653.00 In 2001, the Brown County Com- munity Foundation Board of Total revenue, gains, and other support $ 618,714.00 $ 789,975.00 Trustees established The Del Expenses Newkirk Society. With great Grants and disbursements$ 565,256.00 $ 345,569.00 affection and appreciation, it Management and general$ 203,887.00 $ 193,320.00 was named in honor of one of its Total expenses $ 769,143.00 $ 538,889.00 founders and a former Execu- tive Director, Mr. Del Newkirk. The Del Newkirk Society has Change in Net Assets$ 912,711.00 $ 85,565.00 been established to recognize Net assets, beginning of Year$ 6,749,368.00 $ 6,663,803.00 those who, like Del, wish to re- Net Assets, End of Year $ 7,662,079.00 $ 6,749,368.00 member the Brown County Com- munity Foundation and ensure its mission continues in perpetuity. Each member of the society STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2012 has named The Foundation in their planned gifts. 2012 2011 Assets Cash & cash equivalents$ 654,816.00 $ 224,448.00

Contributions receivable$ - $ 458.00 Members Investments$ 7,046,330.00 $ 6,540,458.00 Cash surrender value of life Insurance$ 52,629.00 $ 51,150.00 Anonymous (3) Investments in charitable remainder trust$ 72,758.00 $ 69,208.00 Jack* & Patricia Bond Beneficial interest in charitable remainder trusts$ 338,269.00 $ 301,204.00 Pat Blocker Property and equipment, net$ 290,330.00 $ 297,540.00 Burton & Suzanne Borgelt Total assets $ 8,455,132.00 $ 7,484,466.00 David & Kathy Cuppy Howard Hughes* Liabilities Richard* & Ruth Johnson Liability under charitable remainder$ 72,113.00 $ 70,623.00 William & Patricia Lloyd Obligation under capital lease$ 715,679.00 $ 657,249.00 Elaine Mallory Custodial funds$ 5,261.00 $ 7,226.00 Delano & Luzetta Newkirk Total liabilities $ 793,053.00 $ 735,098.00 James & Amy Oliver Net assets Charles* & Phyllis Truemper Robert & Anita Wright Unrestricted: Operating$ 518,915.00 $ 509,709.00

*Deceased Temporarily restricted$ 7,143,164.00 $ 6,239,659.00 Total net assets $ 7,662,079.00 $ 6,749,368.00 Total liabilities and net assets$ 8,455,132.00 $ 7,484,466.00 If you would like to leave a legacy and become a member of the Del Newkirk Society, contact the Brown County Community Foundation for more information.

18 2012 Financial Information 2012 REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Administrative Expenses ...... $614.15 Advertising ...... $931.33 Board Development ...... $412.43 Compliance ...... $150.00 Contract/Professional Services ...... $10,175.00 Develop, Fundraising and Event ...... $627.13 Equipment ...... $0.00 Insurance ...... $2,430.00 Interfund-Grant Expenses ...... $0.00 Meetings and Conference ...... $2,662.11 Memberships and Publications ...... $346.14 Office Supplies ...... $810.30 Postage ...... $311.06 Printing and Copying ...... $0.00 Rental Expense ...... $8,000.00 Salaries and Benefits ...... $112,648.16 Software Support ...... $553.50 Telephone ...... $1,930.68 Travel ...... $0.00 Utilities ...... $981.41 Website Support ...... $504.70 Xerox Printer/Copier ...... $3,766.92 Total Expense ...... $147,855.02

1996 - 2012 History of Grants

GRANT DOLLARS THROUGH THE YEARS

1996 ...... $ 10,459 GRANT DOLLARS BY FIELD OF INTEREST 1997 ...... $ 25,961 1998 ...... $ 101,166 Education/Scholarships ...... $ 4,690,967 1999 ...... $ 1,111,435 Recreation ...... $ 1,582,822 2000 ...... $ 2,054,412 Community/Development ...... $ 1,037,728 2001 ...... $ 1,238,402 Human Services ...... $ 663,155 2002 ...... $ 313,277 Health ...... $ 190,503 2003 ...... $ 221,509 Arts ...... $ 942,757 2004 ...... $ 442,186 Environment ...... $ 121,554 2005 ...... $ 324,336 Youth ...... $ 76,060 2006 ...... $ 363,650 Disaster Relief ...... $ 466,360 2007 ...... $ 545,823 2008 ...... $ 330,330 Total ...... $ 9,771,906 2009 ...... $ 580,374 2010 ...... $ 355,843 2011 ...... $ 345,569 2012 ...... $ 565,256

19 Strong Community Highlight

Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen, Inc Stove/Oven Upgrade To be able to build strength an individual needs to be fed. Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitch- en provides an average of 120 full meals to the Brown County community every day. That’s roughly 43,800 meals each year. The kitchen equipment showed age and were in urgent need of upgrade, particularly the stove/oven range. Mother’s Cupboard applied for the Brown County Community Foundation’s Matching Grant with Cummins Foundation and were awarded the matching funds to upgrade their stove. Doug Cauble, Mother’s Cupboard Board Mem- ber, stated “The favorable response was due in no small part to the fact that the project had been vetted and approved for matching funds by the Brown County Community Foundation.” The new stove produces better quality meals for clients by quicker and more even heating. The volunteers and clients are served in a healthier environment. The service that Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen provide could not happen without the strong foundation of volunteers that dedicated so many hours to feeding our community. For that we thank each and every volunteer.

Planned Giving

Ms. Betty Crews was the Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Brown Coun- ty Habitat for Humanity chapter for 10 years. She understood the dignity of home ownership and believed in the mission of the organization. She also wanted to control the social benefits her estate would provide after her death. Through wise and generous estate planning a portion of her estate was designated to endowed funds at the Brown County Community Foundation. These endowments will provide annual support for the Community Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, the Public Library and the Humane Society in perpetuity.

Making your estate wishes known to family and friends can ensure that your legacy continues after you are gone. To learn about your Planned Giving options with the Brown County Community Foundation contact us at 812-988- 4882.

20 Strong Community Highlight

Brown County Playhouse

“Our residency at the Brown County Playhouse has had a long history, making the decision to relocate to campus ex- tremely difficult.” This statement by IU Department of Theatre and Drama chair Jonathan Michaelsen dated Septem- ber 3, 2010 delineating the University’s decision to abandon the historic Nashville Playhouse threw the building‘s fate and an important cultural attraction to the wind. The Brown County Playhouse was donated to the Indiana University Foundation by local businessman Andy Rogers and had been supporting summer theater in Nashville since the first performance in 1949. In a frantic search to save this important town asset a search was undertaken to find the best and most appropriate use for the structure and a new owner to manage the operations. By late September conversations were underway and a campaign to “Save the Brown County Playhouse” was orga- nized. The Brown County Community Foundation was identified as a potential owner and the Board of Trustees and CEO Bob Kirlin accepted the challenge to raise the necessary funds. An ad hoc management group was formed to han- dle the day to day operations of a full time venue. In August of 2011 the BCCF received ownership of the Playhouse from IU. The management group worked diligently and continued to take on more responsibility. As the operational realities of running a playhouse while simultaneous managing the Community Foundation became apparent discussions were begun to eventually transfer ownership to the management group. The Brown County Playhouse Manage- ment, Inc. (BCPM) received 501c3 status in May of 2012. IU was informed of the transition plans and the complicated process of transferring ownership continued. Thanks to the generosity of the late Howard Hughes estate funds were offered to allow the assets to be successfully taken off of the BCCF books and the Playhouse’s future was beginning to look brighter. The BCPM group continued to work hard to improve the Playhouse; cleaning, updating, adding a ticket service, im- proved concessions and scheduling a wide variety of entertainment events weekly. The BCCF under Bob Kirlin’s leadership continued to provide back office and financial support and were awarded $40,000 in grants from the Smithville Foundation to provide additional program and equipment support. In July of 2013 the Brown County Playhouse has been saved. A variety of entertained is scheduled into the fall. The Playhouse title is on the verge of being trans- ferred to BCPM. The Playhouse will be more vibrant than ever due to the dedication of the BCCF and BCPM boards, staffs and volunteers. The Brown County Community Foundations is grateful for the generous contributions from many individuals who trusted the Foundation to be good stewards of their donations and to work to build partnerships for the betterment of the community.

21 2012 Leadership

2012 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 Michael Laros James Roberts Timothy Burke Leonard Logterman Brenda Young, Secretary Bert Clemons, Chair Dr. Mary Beth Moore, Vice Chair Ed West Jenny Johnson Betty Moebs 2012 Committee Members Asset Development Committee Scholarship Committee Kathryn Richardson Finance and Investment Kathy Anderson, Chair Carol Birkemeier Linda Welty Review Committee Brenda Young Carolyn Emmert Brenda Badger Jeremy Wentzel Jenny Johnson Grants Committee Ken Birkemeier Ed West Bob Gustin Patricia Rhoden Bartels Timothy Burke Pam Raider Betty Moebs, Chair Peggy Ann Lindenlaub Bert Clemons Sallyann Murphey Leonard Logterman, Chair Michael Laros Nominating Committee Scott Rudd Marilyn Werner Rick Kelley Douglas Cauble Judy East Dr. Mary Beth Moore, Chair Kim Robinson Governance Committee Andi Bartels Dr. Carol Walker Bert Clemons Julie Milloy Brenda Young, Chair Betsy Voss-Lease James Roberts Jaydene Laros CRC Steering Committee Michael Thompson, Chair Dr. Mary Beth Moore Emeritus Trustees—1993 to 2012 Craig Austin Sue Lindborg Fisher Kendall Kritzer Donna Ormiston Nancy Tracey Patricia Rhoden Bartels Fenella Flinn Jaydene Laros Francis Parsley Barton Updike Terry Berryman Raymond Gray Betsy Voss-Lease Rachel Perry Carol Walker Ken Birkemeier Rich Greeno Steve Marshall Dave Redman Lee Waltman Burt Borgelt Carolyn Emmert Jeff McCabe Kathryn Richardson Linda Welty Lyn Bryan Michael Fulton James McDermott Andy Rogers Chuck Wills Betsy Buchanan Ken Harker James McDonald Richard Routh Bob Wright Jon Cain James Head George Miller John Rudd Lana Wrightsman James Callahan Sara Hess Steve Mollo Richard Schrimper Coretta York Diane Cantrell Bruce Holstein Betty Moebs Judy Stewart Suzannah Zody Jay Carter Howard Hughes Jim Moore Don Stuart Missy Davis Samuel Johnson Del Newkirk Henry Swain John V. Davis John Kipp Sheila Oliver Michael Thompson Staff 2012 Volunteer Legal Counsel Larry Pejeau, CEO William Lloyd Judy Bowling, Financial and Office Manager Jenise Bohbrink, Development and Program Assistant Brown text indicates new additions in 2012 22 Annual Report Sponsors

Thank You for your support

Austin Insurance Agency Michael & Jaydene Laros Brown County Democrat Tim & Sarah Burke Terry & Janet Norman Margaret Burke

Richard & Sharon Rhyant

Special Thanks to Lynn Webster, Doug Cauble, Dr. Mary Beth Moore, & Marcia Flaherty for your assistance in producing the 2012 Annual Report

23 Brown County Community Foundation Mission

“To hold and encourage the building of Legacy.”

P.O. Box 191 • 91 W. Mound St., Unit 4 •Nashville, Indiana 47448 812-988-4882 (phone) • 812-988-0299 (fax) www.bccfin.org • [email protected]