Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future
THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION Table of Conte nts
1 Message from The Portland Foundation 2 Indiana’s Bicentennial Celebration 3 Donations, Memorials and Celebrations 7 Women’s Giving Circle 8 New Endowments 9 Funds of The Portland Foundation 28 Scholarships 28 Lilly Scholarship Recipient 32 Grants from Unrestricted & Field of Interest Funds 32 Teacher Creative Mini Grants 33 Friends of Jay County Agriculture The Portland Foundation 34 Financials 2016 Annual Report 36 Dashboard Front Cover Back Cover Board of Trustees & Staff Jay County celebrated the state’s Bicentennial on September 27th with a day of community activities. Message from The Portland Foundation
Dear Friends,
The state of Indiana celebrated its 200th birthday in 2016. The Portland Foundation and all of Jay County joined the rest of the state in honoring the past by having a party on September 27 when the Bicentennial Torch Relay passed through the community.
The Portland Foundation honors the past by carrying out the philanthropic wishes of the many donors who have given to the Foundation since it was established December 17, 1951 when John Jaqua, Sr., Hugh Ronald, Jr. and Haynes Starbuck saw the need to create an organization that was designed to assist in the community’s future growth while serving as a vehicle for community philanthropy. While honoring the past the Foundation simultaneously prepares for the future by working to enhance the quality of life in Jay County by building community endowment, awarding grants, and providing leadership on key community issues.
The board and staff are blessed to be able to serve the community by carrying out the Foundation’s mission. Each of us thanks you for trusting us with carrying out your philanthropic legacy for Jay County.
With Gratitude,
Patrick W. Bennett Douglas L. Inman President, Board of Trustees Executive Director
Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 1 THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION
On December 11, 2016, the State of Indiana celebrated its 200th birthday. Each county was charged with creating a legacy project that honored one of four pillars: Nature, Youth & Education, Community Involvement and Historical Celebration. Jay County focused on the Community Involvement pillar through a community quilt project, which shined a spotlight on area businesses.
Each of the ninety-two counties in the state participated in a Bicentennial Torch Relay. The torch began its journey in Corydon (the first state capital) on September 9 and finished its trek across the state in Indianapolis on October 15. On September 27, the torch made its way through Jay County where 20 local citizens carried the torch from the Jay County/Randolph County line to the Jay County Fairgrounds. Doug Inman, The Portland Foundation’s Executive Director, was one of the torchbearers. Once the torch arrived at the fairgrounds a community hog roast was held, where approximately 2,000 people enjoyed food and fellowship. The event culminated with a Bicentennial celebration ceremony and fireworks.
Happy Birthday, Indiana!
2 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONS
Ricardo Aguirre Phillip & Jill Ford Joe & Diana Jobe John & Norma Peterson Mark Wilson Air Management Techniques, Inc. Andrew Frantz David & Mary Johnson Mike & Carol Poling WPGW, Inc. Jeff & Robin Alberson Andy & Dayna Frantz Joe & Carol Johnston Portland Evening Optimist Club John & Gretchen Young Ameriprise Financial Phil & Linda Frantz Claudia Jones Portland Friends Church Anonymous Ron & Loni Freeman Journay Farms Portland Insurance Agency FREEDOM PARK John & Mary Armantrout Ron & Carolyn Fryback Rex Journay Portland Lion’s Club Jim & Shirley Blount Arts Place, Inc. David A. Fullenkamp, O.D., P.C. Patricia Joyner Portland Motor Parts, Inc. Clyde Bray David Ashley Gamma Nu Sorority Women’s Life David & Ruth Kahlig Portland Rotary Club Kevin & Mary Ann Bryan Jeff Bailey C-18 Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc. Beta Portland Veterinary Clinic, Inc. Larry & Moretta Eads Tom & Martina Bailey Gary Gildersleeve Theata Chapter Cynthia Portteus Rob & Cathy Emery Nancy Ball Estate Ethelyn Glentzer Stephanie Robinson Keene PSI IOTA XI Sorority Roy Emery Ned & Linda Rees Ken & Janet Bantz Gov. I.P. Gray Alumni Association Diana Keesling Rex & Brenda Ehrhart Reins & Rainbows, Inc. Daniel & Charlene Barton Gloria Green Kevin Keller Charlie Freel Richland Township Trustee Pat & Pam Bennett Jeremy & Jennifer Gulley Kidsignments, LLC Michelle Goodhew Chad Rinker Barbara Berry Mark & Donna Haggenjos Kyle Kunkle Teresa Hampshire Levon Rockwell Bixler Insurance Terry & Sharon Hammers Ronald & Mary Laux Connie J. Hartzell Moore Dennis & Christine Rodgers Bollenbacher & Associates, LLC Phil & Diane Hanlin Mark & Kim LeFever Roger Inman Jason & Amy Roessner Tom & Angie Borders Tammy Hanlin Joanna Lehner Roseanna Moore Eric & Pam Rogers Larry & Sue Brandenburg Dennis & Peggy Harmon Carter & Vicki Leonard Tim Norris Ronald W. & Joyce E. Brandon Jim & Carol Hedges David & Jani Littler Virginia Schenck A.A. Schoch Gene Stigleman John & Carole Brigham Gary & Shirley Heitkamp George Lopez Mark Stigleman Bryant Combine Parts, LLC Krista Hemmelgarn Warren & Jan Lowe James Schwartz Susan Bunch Chad & Stephanie Hicks Rita Lutes S.D.P. Manufacturing John Shoemaker FRIENDS OF JAY COUNTY Jacob Chenoweth Rita Holl Rebecca Matchett Sills Farms Bill & Renee Childers Dennis & Marianne Horn Bill & Kim McAbee AGRICULTURE Donald & Jane Spencer Bob & Rosie Clamme Raymond & Joyce Horn Kathleen McClung Fred & Liz Bailey Ron & Shirley Stauffer Robert & Ellen Coats Eva Houser Estate Jim & Mary McCord D&G Farms Gene & Ellen Stigleman Coffee Bean Galore Tim & Lisa Houterloot Helen McCreery Betty Stone Conservico, Tim Morris Nancy Hudson Sarah McCreery Sue Sudhoff Craig & Cathy Coshow Richard & Susan Huffman Meshberger Brothers Stone TAJO LLC Vincent & Joyce Cupit Larry & Sandy Imel Corporation Tyler Tatman Barry & Sharon Davis Doug Inman Craig & Vicki Miller Matt & Erica Tomano Phyllis A. De Smet-Howard Roger & Bev Inman Milo Miller, Jr. Tri Kappa Alpha Associate Chapter Display Craft Theresa Inman Doug & Judy Milligan Jared Valentine Dunkirk Foundation Agency Raymond James M.J.S. Mortuaries Mark Valentine & Associates Rogers & Janice Durham James Jaqua John & Linda Moore Norman Vinson Memorial Fund Edward Jones Investments Jay County Cancer Society, Inc. Moser Engineering JoAnn Vormohr Mike & Cyndy Evers Jay County Civic Theatre Cynthia Moser Rob & Mindy Weaver Amber Fifer Jay County Historical Society Museum of the Solider Betty Wellman First Bank of Berne Jay County Hospital Foundation Dr. Stephen Myron West Jay Community Center Fisher Packing Co. Jay County REMC Barbara Oxley Erika Wicoff Ramonda Fisher Jay County Trails Club Pay-Less Pizza Inc. Ruth Ann Widman Flamespray Machine & Jay Lodge #87 F & AM Craft Club Pennville Elementary School Williamson, Spencer and Penrod Fabrication, LLC Jay Lodge #87 F & AM Coffee Club Joni Penrod Funeral Homes, LLC Julie Forcum Dean & Margie Jetter Rob & Lexie Penrod Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 3 DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONS
Dennis & Marianne Horn Jay County REMC Cincinnatus League Gloria Green Jay Lodge No. 87 Free & Accepted Matt & Jennifer Johnson Judge Haynes Elementary School Coldren & Frantz Attorneys at Law Neil & Meg Habegger Masons Coffee Club Tom & Phyllis Johnson Pennville Elementary School Michael & Denise Collins Dr. Mark & Donna Haggenjos in Jay Lodge No. 87 Free & Accepted POET Biorefining Gail Compton honor of Gloria Green Masons Craft Club INDIANA BICENTENNAL Portland Rotary Foundation Sarah Countryman Anita Hall Jay-Randolph Developmental CELEBRATION Redkey Elementary School Mr. & Mrs. Michael Crooks Jeff, Mellissa, Matthew & Joey Hall Services United Way of Jay County Dave’s Heating and Cooling LLC- Dean & Margie Jetter Alpha Delta Gamma Nu Reg & Nelle Hampson Westlawn Elementary School Dave & Janet Confer Jane Jobe Anonymous Phil & Diane Hanlin Dayton Lamina Corporation Henry & Jeanette Johnson Bollenbacher & Associates, LLC James & Vena Hare Mr. & Mrs. Fred DeHoff Matt & Jenny Johnson Cincinnatus League PORTLAND WATER PARK Earl “Pete” & Shirley Hayden Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Xi Joe & Carol Johnston City of Dunkirk Accelerated Curing, Inc. James & Carol Hedges Chapter Richard & Patty Johnston City of Portland Roy & Debbie Adams James & April Heers Don & Cindy Denney Family Lola & Richard Joy Coca-Cola of Portland Brooke Aker Gerald & Vecil Heniser Betty J. DeRome Joyce Dayton Corporation Cooper Farms Aker-Taylor Plumbing & Heating Brad & Lori DeRome Larry & Maria Hiatt Kappa Kappa Kappa Crossroads Financial Federal Jarrod & Annette Alexander Louis & Sally Dirksen Bill & Becky Hinkle Mark & Dawn Klatt Credit Union Alpha Associate Chapter of Kappa Display Craft Signs Dan & Sharon Hoffman in memory Susan Knight Display Craft Kappa Kappa DMH Family Farms - Dennis & of Gary L. Foltz Richard & Frances Kunkle Dunkirk Foundation American Legion Post 211 Marianne Horn Tom & Kim Homan Larry & Beth Landon First Merchants Corporation Mark & Evelyn Arnold Kim & Jenna Dunfee Bill & Arlene Horn David & Judy Liles Jim & Julie Forcum Steve & Bev Arnold Dr. Tom & Rita Dunn Family Barry & Elizabeth Hudson Limberlost Construction Fort Recovery Industries Mike & Lana Ashley John & Leora Engle Zach & Kristy Hudson David & Jani Littler Jay County Commissioners ATI Portland Forge Evans’ Fine Jewelry Barry & Ami Huffman Nancy & George Lopez Jay County REMC Joday & Beth Auker FCC Indiana Chuck & Susan Huffman Max & Sheri Ludy Jay County Visitor & Tourism Dr. Christian & Missy Bader Family Bill & Joy Fenters Veryl & Betty Lyons Bureau, Inc. Jeffery & Bonnie Badders Dick & Carolyn Hug First Merchants Corporation MainSource Bank Kappa Kappa Kappa Dave & Karen Bailey Pam & Brian Hutchison First Presbyterian Church MainSource Financial Group Kiwanis Club of Portland Donna Bailey Tonya & David Hyatt Fisher Packing Gary & Dr. Bonnie Maitlen Madison Alumni Fred & Liz Bailey Dean & Jennifer Inman Family Jim & Julie Forcum Eric & Lori Mark POET Biorefining Portland Janet & Ken Bantz Doug Inman Dennis & Debra Ford Marsh Supermarkets Portland Lions Club Pat & Pam Bennett Roger & Bev Inman Steve Ford & Jane Switzer Rick & Beck Matchett The Portland Foundation Dr. Eric & Kristi Betts Rusty Inman Fort Recovery Industries Kit & Dana McClung Town of Bryant Ron & Mary Ellen Bickel IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Charles & Barb Freel Kent & Anni McClung Town of Pennville Big Rock Foundation Corp Doug & Debbie Jackson Ron & Loni Freeman Steve & Sheron McClung Town of Redkey Ralph & Susan Blackford Jay County Association for Shannon D Freeman-Frogge Max & Bernice McClurg Town of Salamonia John & Debbie Boggs Crippled Children & Adults Robert L. Freemyer Mike & Jodi McKee Tyson Mexican Original, Inc. Darrell & Paula Borders Endowment Teresa & Gary Fulton & Family McShane Consulting Carl & Joan Bowen Jay County Beverage Roger & Luetta Bowen Gamma Alpha Chapter of Psi Iota Medler Furniture JAY COUNTY PROMISE Jay County Chamber of Commerce John & Dr. Carole Brigham Xi Sorority Jim & Mary Meinerding Family Bloomfield Elementary School Jay County Commissioners Glen & Mary Bryant Mayor Randy & Carol Geesaman Milestone Contractors, LP East Elementary School Jay County Hospital Richard & Diane Byrum Dr. Malcolm George Chad Miller General Shanks Elementary School Richard & Carolyn Carducci Patricia L. Gibson Jay County Medical Society Janet Miller in memory of Dr. Jay County Chamber of Commerce Tim & Kris Caster Don & Deanna Gillespie Jay County REMC Charles Miller Jay County Hospital Central Gas & Supply Donald Gillespie Jay County REMC Employees Patrick & Barbara Miller George Goldsworthy Jay Financial Advisors Scott & Laura Miller 4 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONS
Tod & Reda Miller Greg & Jane Ann Runyon Dr. Frank & Marcie Vormohr, in Shirley Dewitt Gwen McDaniel Doug & Judy Milligan Andy & Pam Schemenaur honor of Salty & Marge Stults June Domingo Joyce Milligan Tim & Kristin Millspaugh Virginia Schenck Joann Vormohr Barbara Downing Joni Penrod Paul & Norma Minnich Kevin & Melissa Schmidt Joellen Vormohr Sue Dunn Nina Records Duane & Rhonda Monroe Dr. Ed Schmit W & M Manufacturing Janice Durham Mary Helen Rigby John & Linda Moore Gene & June Schmit David & Carolyn Wade Joy Fenters Cletes Rines William & Connie Moore Dan Schoen- Home Idea Center Jamie Wagner Jill Fisher Mary Rinker Keith & Wilma Morrical Jerald & Julia Schwomeyer Phil & Rebecca Walsh Linda Frantz Connie Roberts Dr. Bob Morrison Memorial Swim Harry & Carolyn Scott Barry & Chris Weaver Bonita Frazee Jane Ann Runyon Fund SDP Manufacturing, Inc. Rob & Mindy Weaver Julie Forcum Julia Schwomeyer Moser Engineering Pete & Camille Shawver Tom & Sherry Weaver Jeanna Ford Wilburta Shannon Moser Motor Sales, Inc. Doug & Dee Shidler Travis & Holly Weaver Marianne Horn Debbie Shreeve Dr. Steve & Marla Myron Monty & Paula Sibery JC & Nancy Wells Robbin Fullenkamp Amber Simos Lee & Sharon Newman Joe & Diane Siegrist Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Whetzel Ethelyn Glentzer Heather Simpson Omega Lodge No. 281 I.O.O.F. Mike & Gloria Simons Ruth Ann Widman Gloria Green Betty Stone Pak-a-Sak Kelly & Jamie Smeltzer Florence Wiley Cathy Habegger Merylin Strohl Parkview Signature Care Ivan & Jamie Smeltzer Jed & Dorothy Williamson Meg Habegger Janice Stucky Patriot Fitness Gary & Claire Smith Mark Wilson Sharon Hammers Jean Stucky Trent & Sarah Paxson Christopher & Jennifer Snow Dave & Jennifer Young Liles Diane Hanlin Jane Switzer Pennville Custom Cabinetry Bob & Lorna Snyder in honor of David & Amy Young Tammy Hanlin Lois Tatman Plant, Hoe, & Hope Garden Club their children Kay, Lana, and John & Gretchen Young Carol Hedges Joyce Tipton Poet Biorefining- Portland Kent Tom & Joyce Young Zola Hidy Judy Toms-Medler Jeffrey & Carla Pogue Sonoco Protective Solutions Judith Zearbaugh Becky Hinkle Phylis Upp Jeannine Poole Jim & Carol Zimmerman Amanda Hirschy Alice Valentine Don & Jane Spencer Portland Breakfast Optimist Club Tammy Horn Ruth Ann Widman Terry & Betty St. Myers Portland Coca-Cola Marijane Houck Florence Wiley Ron & Shirley Stauffer WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE Portland Inn Elizabeth Hudson Gretchen Young Irene Stone Cassi Alberson Portland Insurance Agency Lucille Hummer Judy Zearbaugh Lonnie & Virginia Stout Robin Alberson Portland Lions Club Jane Jackson Ruth Ann Zicht Mark & Cindy Strietelmeier Alice Alexander Portland Rotary Club Pat Jellison Lou Ann Zimmerman Lowell & Rebecca Strohl Suzi Arnold Portland True Value Margie Jetter Merylin Strohl Janet Barrett Glen & Bev Priest Phyllis Johnson Ned & Jean Stucky Beverly Bennett 2016 Memorials Lon & Sheri Racster Kate Juillerat Charlie & Vicki Tague Pam Bennett Phil & Sue Rager Angela Bentz Linda Kennedy Sarah Raunecker Dr. Mark & Lois Tatman Frances Kunkle IN MEMORY OF JERRY ADAMS David & Meranda Teeter Jenae Blasdel Bill & Kim McAbee Raymond James Katie Brenneke Theresa Linn The Tire Center, Inc. Ned & Linda Rees Dr. Carole Brigham Linda Lowe Matt & Erica Tomano IN MEMORY OF MATT AKER Eric Reynolds Sandy Bubp Bonnie Maitlen Trees Are Us, Inc. Jared & Jenae Blasdel Cletes Rines Rosie Clamme Rebecca Matchett Tri Kappa of Portland Portland Rotary Club Joel & Connie Roberts Diane Coldren Meg Mauger Gary & Sue Trobridge Eric & Pam Rogers Sharlette Cole Margaret McBride Tyson Foods IN MEMORY OF WILMA BLASDEL Jack & Connie Ronald Natalie Cox Annie McClung University Dermatology Center Jenae Blasdel Gary & Julayne Ross Fran Crouch Sheron McClung Paul & Linda Vesperry Nan Rowles Mary Davis Jacqualin McCollum Pete & Lisa Vogler Joe & Cindy Ruchgy Sharon Davis Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 5 DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONS
IN MEMORY OF LE ETTA Carter & Vicki Leonard IN MEMORY OF FRED LINGO IN MEMORY OF MARY RAGER Gil & Dawn Alicea BONIFIELD Doug & Judy Milligan Anonymous Jay County Historical Society Anonymous Madison Alumni Class of 1958 Anita Mills Robert & Rita Brotherton Kristy Blalock James & Martha Nichols Hal Daugherty IN MEMORY OF JENNIFER Jared & Jenae Blasdel IN MEMORY OF PAULA BORDERS Ken & Sylvia Smith George Hanlin RITCHIE Ronald & Diana Burkhart Mary E. Adair Kimbra & Gary Weesner Tammy Hanlin Jared & Jenae Blasdel Jim & Laurie Canan and Family Kevin & Melody Zimmerman Larry Moser Mark & Lisa Cook IN MEMORY OF GARY BROWN Kurt & Leslie Zimmerman Steven & Jill Ritchie IN MEMORY OF KRIS ROSE John & Kathy Corwin Scott & Crystal Trammell Ken Wellman James & Maureen McKaHan Don & Cindy Denney IN MEMORY OF THOMAS C. Display Craft IN MEMORY OF MICHELLE BODIKER IN MEMORY OF JOHN IN MEMORY OF GARY RUNYON Greg, Jill, Matthew, & Kaitlyn BRUGGEMAN George & Vickie Spradling LOMBARDO Mark Wilson Fisher Anonymous Bill & Kim McAbee Jim & Julie Forcum East Elementary School IN MEMORY OF ARLETA GLOVER IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN SAIN, JR. Ford Family German Club Ralph & Barb Liggett IN MEMORY OF ROBERT LONG Doug & Stephanie Anderson Nick & Jessica Foreman Wade & Susan Kohler Karl & Lori Schoenberger Bill & Kim McAbee Family Tom & Colinda Anderson David & Robbin Fullenkamp and Donald & Karen Ward Debra Garling Family IN MEMORY OF MARY LU BYE Randy & Sandy Weisel IN MEMORY OF BETTY J. LYONS Stephanie Hicks Butch & Linda Gray Bill & Kim McAbee William & Diana Hinshaw Clarence & Carol Greaf IN MEMORY OF GEORGE HOMAN Dr. Steve Myron IN MEMORY OF ROBERT K. Rick & Dawn Guntle IN MEMORY OF REX CLEVENGER Dennis & Marianne Horn SNYDER Tammy Hanlin Jeanine Kay LeMaster IN MEMORY OF EMILY McCLUNG Mark & Lois Tatman Jerry & Helene Hartzell IN MEMORY OF ZACK HUMMER Bill & Kim McAbee James & Carol Hedges IN MEMORY OF SETH CORWIN Brittany Bower IN MEMORY OF NORMA SPAHR Dora Houck Kylie Armstrong Eric & Leah Butcher IN MEMORORY OF ELIZABETH Jim & Julie Forcum Hummer Family Lindsey Armstrong Larissa Butcher McCURDY Doug Inman Jay School Corporation Joshua Danner Steve, Betty, Colton, Matt, & IN MEMORY OF BEN & MILLIE Angie Jacks Ethan Johnson Eric & Andrea Garringer Catherine Smith STRATTON Jay Co. Boys Basketball Team Pennville Volunteer Fire Les Goetz Garry & Jody Walker Herb Stratton Jay Co. Sheriff’s Office Department Randy Haffner Maude Walker Jay-Randolph Development Service Portland Volunteer Fireman Jay Community Center IN MEMORY OF WILL SUDHOFF Board of Directors Dan & Juli Kahlig IN MEMORY OF DAVID MILLER Jim & Pat Sudhoff Angie Jetmore IN MEMORY OF SANDY DEHOFF Kyle & Kimberly Kerber Portland Rotary Club Darwin, Carla, Jessica, Nick, & Melissa Ames Bruce & Lisa Manor IN MEMORY OF MIRIAM “Midge” Daniel Johnson Sondra & Gerald Dickson Jason Million IN MEMORY OF MARVIN WILLIAMS Amy Klopfenstein Jim & Regina Dunlavy Amy Ramsell MUHLENKAMP Portland High School Alumni Class Judy Knapke Tybee & Mildred Evans RNA Industries; DBA Hardesty Charles & Betty Muhlenkamp of 1966 Ron & Betty Krieg John & Georganna Ferguson Moving & Storage Corp. Ronald & Mary Laux Eric & Jennifer Fillinger Amy Wood IN MEMORY OF GARY PYLE IN MEMORY OF JUSTIN Mary Lawhorn Phil & Linda Frantz Barry & Elizabeth Hudson VALENTINE Tom & Tracy Leonhard Louise Gelzleichter IN MEMORY OF THOMAS J. David & Marjorie Wellman Roger Locker Michelle Gelzleichter KNOBLOCK IN MEMORY OF ROBERT Bob & Jean Manor Karen & Doug Hemmelgarn George & Vickie Spradling QUADROZZI IN MEMORY OF KENZI DAWN Adam & Stephanie May Doug Inman John & Helen Castonguay PENROD Bob & Claudia May Rob & Mindy Weaver Jeff & Robin Alberson Rick & Kathy Neargarder 6 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND 2016 Membership WOMEN’S Cassi Alberson Lucille Hummer CELEBRATIONS Robin Alberson Jane Jackson Alice Alexander Pat Jellison GIVING Suzi Arnold Margie Jetter Janet Barrett Phyllis Johnson CIRCLE Beverly Bennett Kate Juillerat IN HONOR OF ANITA MILLS’ Pam Bennett Linda Kennedy BIRTHDAY Doing together Angie Bentz Frankie Kunkle Jared & Jenae Blasdel Jenae Blasdel Theresa Linn what none of us Katie Brenneke Linda Lowe IN HONOR OF RUTH ANN could do alone . . . . Carole Brigham Bonnie Maitlen WIDMAN’S BIRTHDAY Sandy Bubp Rebecca Matchett Judy Zearbaugh MISSION: To build a community of women Diane Coldren Meg Mauger philanthropists through the pooling of knowledge and Sharlette Cole Margaret McBride IN HONOR OF JOHN AND resources for the purpose of providing grants to Jay Natalie Cox Jackie McCollum GRETCHEN YOUNG County organizations and initiatives that address Fran Crouch Anni McClung Tom & Joyce Young mutually agreeable issues. Mary Davis Sheron McClung Sharon Davis Gwen McDaniel IN HONOR OF JUDY Shirley DeWitt Judy Toms-Medler ZEARBAUGH’S BIRTHDAY Grant Recipients – June Domingo Joyce Milligan Jim & Julie Forcum Jay County Homeless Shelter- $800 for the purchase of an Barbara Downing Joni Penrod Dale Widman upright freezer Sue Dunn Nina Records Ruth Ann Widman Trinity United Methodist Food Pantry- $1,000 for the Janice Durham Mary Helen Rigby purchase of food Joy Fenters Cletes Rines Jill Fisher Mary Rinker Julie Forcum Connie Roberts Officers Jeanna Ford Jane Ann Runyon Linda Frantz Julia Schwomeyer Diane Coldren- President Bonita Frazee Wilburta Shannon Jane Ann Runyon- Vice President Robbin Fullenkamp Debbie Shreeve Linda Kennedy- Secretary/Treasurer Deanna Gillespie Amber Simos Elasha Lennartz- Immediate Past President Ethelyn Glentzer Betty Stone Gloria Green Merylin Strohl Cathy Habegger Janice Stucky Meg Habegger Jane Switzer Sharon Hammers Lois Tatman Diane Hanlin Joyce Tipton Carol Hedges Phylis Upp Zola Hidy Alice Valentine Becky Hinkle Ruth Ann Widman Amanda Hirschy Florence Wiley Marianne Horn Gretchen Young Tammy Horn Judy Zearbaugh Marijane Houck Ruth Ann Zicht Elizabeth Hudson Lou Ann Zimmerman
Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 7 New Endowments
Clifford and Nancy Ball Endowment Fund Established in 2016 by the will of Nancy Mahlon L. and Eva M. Houser Endowment Ball. This unrestricted endowment will Fund provide support to Jay County Established in 2016 by the will of Eva organizations under the direction of the Houser. This unrestricted endowment will Foundation’s Board of Trustees. provide support to Jay County organizations and scholarships under the Clifford and Nancy Ball Scholarship Fund direction of the Foundation’s Board of Established in 2016 by the will of Nancy Trustees. Ball. This fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates that James B. Jaqua Endowment Fund are pursuing a higher education degree at Established in 2016 by James B. Jaqua. a four-year college or university. This fund is to support programs or activities that fulfill charitable purposes as Michelle E. Bruggeman Memorial determined by the donor. Scholarship Established in 2016 by Michelle’s mother, Portland Monthly Meeting of Friends Marie Bruggeman. The scholarship is to Endowment Fund assist Jay County High School graduates Established in 2016 by Portland Monthly attending International Business College Meeting of Friends. This fund is to provide majoring in Travel and Hospitality; or operating support for the church. students attending Ivy Tech Community College or Ball State University majoring in Martha Catharine Rockwell Music Journalism or Social Work. Scholarship Endowment Established in 2016 by the Levon Rockwell Dr. Eugene Gillum Education Fund in memory of his wife Martha. The Established in 2016 by the Jay County scholarship is to assist Jay County Hospital Foundation. The scholarship is to students majoring in a music-related assist high school students pursuing degree and are juniors or seniors in continuing education at a two- or four- college at a Christian College. year public or private institution, with first preference going to students of Jay County Hospital team members.
8 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Funds of The Portland Foundation
The Foundation is made up of many endowments, or “funds.” Each was You can establish your own fund or add to an existing endowment of established with a separate, simple agreement. Although pooled for The Portland Foundation. Gifts of any size can be added at any time. investment purposes to benefit from economies of scale, each fund is The Foundation currently administers 337 funds. accounted for separately.
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS of The Portland Foundation. The fund is to leaders and both served as Foundation Funds have been established to provide support assist in the administrative expense of running trustees. of the administrative expense of the Foundation. the Foundation. Russell H. Ashton, Ruth L. Ashton and 50 th Anniversary Administrative Edward A. and Orpha M. Zearbaugh Memorial Richard W. Ashton Memorial Trust Fund Edward and Endowment $38,273 Endowment Fund $5,714 First Merchants Bank $1,291 Orpha Established in 2001 by the Foundation board Established in 2011 by Dale and Ruth Ann Established in 1996 by Richard W. Ashton as a Zearbaugh with gifts received in honor of The Portland Widman in memory of Mrs. Widman’s parents. memorial to his parents. Mr. Ashton worked as Foundation’s 50 th Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Zearbaugh were long-time a salesman and Mrs. Ashton was a homemaker. Portland residents and were active in the Ann H. Goodrich community. The fund is to provide support for Russell H. Ashton, Ruth L. Ashton and Administrative Endowment $87,686 the operation of the Foundation. Richard W. Ashton Memorial Trust Fund Established in 1999 by Ann H. Goodrich, MainSource Bank $10,821 philanthropist and civic leader. The fund is to ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS TOTAL $817,906 Established in 2006 by the will of Richard W. Marian provide support for the operation of the Ashton as a memorial to his parents and Abromson Foundation. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS himself. Unrestricted funds enable the Foundation to Administrative Endowment respond to changes and opportunities in the Kelly and Margaret Baggs First Merchants Bank $375.556 community in a proactive manner. Donors who Endowment $921,545 Established in 1999 through matching funds create and support these funds understand that Established in 2010 by Margaret Baggs. Mr. and from Lilly Endowment’s GIFT III Initiative. The unforeseen events and situations are inevitable, Mrs. Baggs were responsible for the creation of fund is to provide support for the operation of and the Foundation needs flexibility in the nature trails at Weiler-Wilson Park in the Foundation. Portland. Russell H. addressing them. The donor allows the Board of Ashton Trustees the freedom to choose the grant Administrative Endowment recipients. Charles A. Baird Trust $19,266 MainSource Bank $260,784 Established in 1955 by Mr. Baird. He was the Established in 1999 through matching funds Abromson-Fleming Memorial Trust $739,347 owner of the Baird Funeral Home and was one from Lilly Endowment’s GIFT III Initiative. The Established in 1975 by Mrs. Marian F. of the Foundation’s first trustees. fund is to provide support for the operation of Abromson in memory of her father, James the Foundation. Fleming, a local attorney and civic leader. Clifford and Nancy Ball Endowment Fund $101,288 Established in 2016 by the will of Nancy Ball. Charles A. Hugh N. Ronald, Jr. Memorial Trust $49,894 James and Marian Abromson Baird Established in 1983 by the Graphic Printing Memorial Trust $21,474 This unrestricted endowment will provide Company, publishers of The Commercial Established in 1989 by Suzanne A. Joiner as a support to Jay County organizations under the Review. Mr. Ronald was the former publisher living memorial to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. direction of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. and president of the firm as well as co-founder Abromson were local business and civic Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 9 Charles & Helen Barrenbrugge Memorial Community Enhancement Ted C. Fleming and Alma M. Fleming General Charitable Trust $103,315 Endowment Fund $367,232 Endowment Fund $254,480 Established in 2008 by the Helen Barrenbrugge Established in 2001 by the Foundation Board Established in 2013 by the Ted Fleming Estate as Estate. The fund shall be used for general public with gifts received towards the Endowment’s $2 a memorial to himself and his sister. Alma owned purposes of Jay County and the surrounding million challenge match under Lilly the Jay County Abstract Company and Ted was community. Endowment’s GIFT V Initiative. an employee of the company. Charles Barrenbrugge Carl Bimel Fund $206,627 Robert and Kathleen Cue Phil and Linda Frantz Family Established in 1980 by Mr. Bimel’s will. Mr. Endowment Fund $30,451 Endowment Fund $15,971 Bimel’s family owned the Bimel Spoke and Wheel Established in 2015 by the Will of Kathleen J. Established in 2009 by Linda Frantz as an Factory. Cue. Mrs. Cue had worked at the Haynes Milling unrestricted fund in honor of her husband, Phil Company, Mutual Security, and the Jay County Frantz’s 65 th birthday. Phil is a former Foundation Bollenbacher & Associates, Genealogy office. This unrestricted endowment trustee. LLC Endowment Fund $7,764 will provide support to Jay County organizations John and Established in 2014 by Bollenbacher & under the direction of the Foundation’s Board of Ron and Lonette Freeman Family Carole Brigham Associates, LLC., a local CPA firm. This Trustees. Endowment Fund $8,999 unrestricted endowment will provide support to Established in 2014 by Ron and Loni Freeman. Jay County organizations under the direction of James L. & Claudia A. Cull and This unrestricted endowment will provide the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Bill J. & Mary C. Davis Family support to Jay County organizations under the Endowment Fund $69,569 direction of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. John and Dr. Carole Brigham Fund $156,634 Established in 2014 by James & Claudia Cull and The Freeman’s are longtime Jay County residents Established in 2002 by John and Carole Brigham. Bill & Mary Davis. This unrestricted endowment and Ron is a former member of the Foundation’s William John is a retired banker and former Foundation will provide support to Jay County organizations Board of Trustees, where he served as board Bynum trustee. Carole is a retired nursing professor at under the direction of the Foundation’s Board of president. Ball State University. Trustees. Jim is a 1964 graduate of Portland High School. A Portland Foundation Scholarship Charles W. Geeting Memorial Trust $24,762 William Bynum Memorial Fund $1,072 helped pay for his degree in chemical Established in 1976 through the will of Mr. Established in 2000 by Maxwell Naas through the engineering. Claudia is a Cleveland native and Geeting, a Madison Township farmer who asked Lawrence Naas Family Charitable Endowment. Mr. Bynum taught elementary school children for 36 years. that his gift would especially benefit children. and Mary was a longtime executive at Naas Foods, Inc. in As residents of Cleveland Heights, they have Calhoun Portland. served on numerous boards and commissions in General Memorial Fund the Cleveland area. The Davis’ were longtime First Merchants Bank $7,639 Lawrence H. and Mary Jane Calhoun Jay County business owners and civic leaders. Established in 1955 at First National Bank by the Memorial Fund $146,998 They were owners of Limestone Products Inc. Foundation’s Board of Trustees as a depository of Established in 2007 by the Mary Jane Calhoun while Mary was an educator with Jay Schools memorial gifts made by individuals, corporations Estate. Mr. Calhoun was a local pharmacist for and served as a member of the Foundation’s and other contributors and is used for general James and many years. He first became associated with Board of Trustees and Bill served as a founding purposes of the Foundation. Claudia Cull Syphers Brothers Drug Store in 1929 and became member of the Jay County Development a partner in 1950. The store later became known Corporation Board of Directors as well as General Memorial Fund as Calhoun Drugs when Lawrence and his wife, District 33 Representative in the Indiana General MainSource Bank $3,491 Mary Jane, took over complete ownership. The Assembly. Established in 1955 at MainSource Bank by the store closed in 1971. Foundation’s Board of Trustees as a depository of memorial gifts made by individuals, corporations and other contributors and is used for general Bill and Mary purposes of the Foundation. Davis 10 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future General Unrestricted Fund Margaret and John Hardy, Jr. Fund The trust was funded with additional money First Merchants Bank $3,129 $18,175 from Lilly Endowment’s GIFT Initiative. Established in 1996 at First Merchants Bank Established in 2006 by Margaret Hardy as a Jane & Gene by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees as a memorial to her husband. James E. Luginbill Memorial Fund $2,263 Gillum depository of gifts that are not directed to a Established in 2005 by The Graphic Printing specific fund and is used for general Mahlon L. and Eva M. Houser Co., Inc. in memory of three-term Portland J. Murl and purposes of the Foundation. Mayor, Jim Luginbill. A World War II veteran, Opal (Smith) Endowment Fund $450,062 May Established in 2016 by the will of Eva Houser. Mayor Luginbill spearheaded economic General Unrestricted Fund This unrestricted endowment will provide development efforts to bring hundreds of MainSource Bank $1,350 support to Jay County organizations and jobs to Jay County. Established in 1996 at MainSource Bank by scholarships under the direction of the the Foundation’s Board of Trustees as a Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Jim and Jean Luginbill depository of gifts that are not directed to a Endowment Fund $27,892 Vadia Hall specific fund and is used for general Barry and Elizabeth Hudson Established in 2005 by the will of Jim purposes of the Foundation. Luginbill. Family Fund $155,526 Greg and Established in 2002 by Barry and Elizabeth Marianne Eugene M. & Jane Anne Gillum Hudson, local civic and business leaders. MainSource Bank Endowment Fund Moser Endowment Fund $310,517 $18,424 Established in 2008 by Gene and Jane Gillum. Established in 2002 by MainSource Bank. The John J. and Grace R. Jaqua Gene was a physician in the community for Foundation traces its relationship with the Endowment Fund $11,013 nearly 40 years. Jane worked alongside her Established in 1999 upon the death of Mr. bank back to 1951 when the first trust was husband as the office manager for his Jaqua, co-founder of the Foundation. Mr. established with Peoples Bank. Bob and medical practice. Frances Jaqua was the former president of Citizens Leggett Bank and a civic leader in Portland. Mrs. J. Murl and Opal (Smith) May Bertha and Ralph Green – Helen and Jaqua was a longtime civic leader. Memorial Fund $29,191 Tony Saffer Memorial Trust Fund $25,417 Established in 2001 by their children, Mary Established in 1999 by the will of Mrs. Saffer. May Geeting, Paul M. May, Ruby May Geeting, Charles and Ruth Joos Fund $110,847 and Ralph F. May. Mr. and Mrs. May were Established in 2010 by the Ruth Joos Estate. Donald A. Hall Memorial Trust $53,924 lifetime residents of Jay County and were Established in 1981 by Mr. Hall’s family. Mr. Madison Township farmers. Mr. May was a Hall was a former President of the Portland Bob W. & Frances M. Leggett community leader and served on the Jay Forge. Endowment Fund $347,514 County Fair Association Board of Directors. Established in 2008 by the will of Bob W. James E. Luginbill Leggett. The fund shall be used for Donald and Vadia Hall Trust $2,154,104 unrestricted charitable purposes. Meshberger Brothers Stone Established in 1981 by Vadia Hall, daughter of Corporation Fund $127,950 Portland Foundry co-owner L. G. Holmes and Established in 1997 by Meshberger Brothers widow of Donald A. Hall, former Portland Lilly Endowment Fund Stone Corporation in honor of its employees Forge President and civic leader. First Merchants Bank $626,921 and as a thank you to its Jay County Established in 1993 by the Foundation board. customers. The trust was funded with additional money Lee G. and Corinne Hall Fund $214,563 from Lilly Endowment’s GIFT Initiative. Established in 1980 by Mr. Hall as a living Greg and Marianne Moser memorial to his wife, Corinne, a longtime Family Fund $308,163 civic leader. Mr. Hall, a former Portland Forge Lilly Endowment Fund Established in 2002 by Greg and Marianne president, was also a civic leader. MainSource Bank $370,290 Moser, local industrialists and civic leaders. Established in 1992 by the Foundation board. Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 11 Maxwell N. Naas and Cornelia S. Naas Sara Haynes Ronald Fund $53,786 Walter A. Suman Fund $18,805 Charitable Trust $150,851 Established in 1994 from proceeds received Established in 1958 by Mr. Suman’s will. Established in 1984 by Mr. & Mrs. Naas, both from the Sara E. Ronald Charitable Remainder Walter was an employee of the Creamery civic leaders in the community. Mr. Naas was Unitrust. Package Co., a manufacturer of wooden butter a former Foundation trustee as well as former tubs in Portland. Jacquin S. president of Naas Food. Elizabeth A. Starbuck Endowment Peterson $1,369,960 Glen and Martina Theurer Gladys Thomas Pearson Established in 2012 by the will of Elizabeth Endowment Fund $22,906 Memorial Trust $9,589 Starbuck. Miss Starbuck was a retired Established in 2003 by Glen and Martina Established in 1983 by Mrs. Pearson’s family banker, whose family established the Peoples Theurer. Glen was a retired telephone as a memorial to her concern for the Bank (now MainSource Bank) in Portland. company employee and Martina was a retired improvement of quality of life. Mrs. Pearson Her estate gift of $4.9 million is the largest gift nurse. Glen & Martina was a longtime retail clerk. ever received by the Foundation. Theurer Virgil B. and Josephine H. Thomas Glen E. Pyle Jacquin S. Peterson Memorial Bud and Florence (Limbert) Study Memorial Fund $533,045 Endowment Fund $12,398 Endowment Fund $102,767 Established in 1998 by the will of Betty Established in 2003 by James Peterson in Established in 2002 by Robert “Bud” Study as Kovaluk in memory of her parents. Mr. celebration of Jackie’s life as a wife and a memorial to his wife. Thomas was a trust officer at Citizens Bank for mother. many years. Bud and June (Moser) Study Earl G., Genevra J., and Glen E. Pyle Endowment Fund $253,580 Katherine Louise Timmonds Virgil B. Endowment Fund $17,556 Established in 2015 through the remainder of Trust $1,538 Thomas Elizabeth A. Established in 2013 by the Glen Pyle Estate as the June Shawver Study Charitable Gift Established in 1969 by Miss Timmonds’ sister, Starbuck a memorial to himself and his parents. Glen Annuity. This unrestricted endowment will Carrie Estelle Timmonds. Katherine was a was a magician and performed as “Gomer the provide support to Jay County organizations longtime librarian in the community. Clown,” visiting Fort Wayne area nursing under the direction of the Foundation’s Board homes and hospitals. of Trustees. Wasmuth Trust Fund $83,832 Established in 1983 by Mr. Lou Wasmuth as a Board of Trustees Endowment Fund Fred M. Stultz Endowment Fund $138,431 living memorial to his interest in the welfare of $41,865 Established in 2002 by a trust created upon Portland. He was a longtime community Established in 2006 by The Portland Mr. Stultz’s death in 1985. A Jay County leader and former owner of Portland Motor Foundation’s Board of Trustees as a vehicle native, Fred was a longtime Jay County Parts. Lou asked that when funds were used Fred Stultz for past and present trustees to show their farmer who was also active in local politics. that his wife Eula and son Alex be recognized. financial commitment to the Foundation. He sold a portion of his land holdings for the creation of the Jay County Conservation J. Arthur Williams-Orville Easterday Lydia Naas Raunecker Club. Trust $14,661 Charitable Trust $19,112 Established in 1952 by the Jay Garment Established in 1978 by Mrs. Raunecker’s Joseph T. and Marlene A. (Frahm) Company. This is one of the first two original father, Maxwell N. Naas, in memory of his Suhr Memorial Fund $3,722 trusts of The Portland Foundation and the first daughter who died in 1977. Mrs. Raunecker Established in 2001 by Joseph Suhr, and his to be funded. The trust was established as a was an active community leader who worked four daughters, Dawn D. Suhr Greenwood, memorial to Mr. Williams and Mr. Easterday, Joseph & especially with children. Valerie L. Suhr Aspy, Julie B. Suhr, and Jodi M. founders of the Jay Garment Company. Both Marlene Suhr Suhr Trippany in celebration of Marlene’s life men were business and civic leaders. The as a wife and mother. trust was originally established to fund scholarships but was amended in 1978. 12 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Phyllis M. Badders Williams Fund For a More Attractive love of animals. The fund is to provide support for Endowment Fund $1,117 Community Trust $23,810 organizations concerned with the treatment and Established in 1999 by Maxwell Naas through the Established in 1961 by Hugh N. Ronald, a welfare of stray and homeless animals. Naas Family Charitable Endowment. Mrs. co-founder of The Portland Foundation and Williams was a longtime friend of the Naas family. executive of the Jay Garment Company. The fund William and Ruby Hudson Endowment $7,063 Robert M. is for the betterment and beautification of Established in 2007 by James R. Hudson in memory Gillespie Young Family Trust $18,633 Portland. of his parents. The purpose of the fund is to Established in 1996 by John G. and Gretchen provide support to organizations which most Young in honor of John’s father, R. Dwight Young, Clyde E. Geeting Memorial Trust $87,216 positively impact the agricultural community. a businessman and civic leader. Established in 1974 by Mr. Geeting’s sister , Ona M. Myers. Mr. Geeting was a Jay County teacher who Jay County Endowment for Literacy $8,734 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL deeded his farm to the Foundation. The fund is for Established in 2004 by the Jay County Literacy $11,450,427 aid to the needy as well as aid to the local library Coalition. The purpose of the fund is to provide and historical facilities. support to those organizations which most positively impact literacy in Jay County. Robert M. and Frances O. Gillespie FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS Educational Trust $47,814 Jean Leslie Jaqua Fund $4,848 Some donors prefer to designate broad areas of Established in 2005 by the will of Frances O. Established in 1958 by the will of Mr. Jaqua, an Velma Beard interest - education, the arts, economic Gillespie. In 1958, the Gillespies partnered with invalid who asked that the fund provide support development, for example - but want the Charles and Florence Coldren and Harold and Alma for handicapped children in the community. Foundation to select grant recipients within the Green to establish Jay County’s first classes for specified fields of interest. children with special needs. That class eventually New Corydon Sports Club Fund $4,102 grew into Jay-Randolph Developmental Services. Established in 2009 by New Corydon Sports Club, This fund is to support the promotion of the Inc. The purpose of the fund is to provide support 1776 Fund $10,746 education of children who have an intellectual or for community functions for all age groups in New Established in 2002 with proceeds from the developmental disability. Corydon and/or Wabash Township, including but performance of the musical “1776” to honor the not limited to sports and recreational activities. one-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Ralph and Bertha Green – Tony and terrorist attacks on the United States. The fund is Helen Saffer Fund For the Elderly $20,792 Elizabeth A. Starbuck Fund Bill and Ruby to provide support of the county’s emergency Established in 1998 by the will of Helen Saffer. The for the Elderly $161,860 Hudson service agencies. fund is to provide support for the elderly of Jay Established in 2012 by the will of Elizabeth County. Starbuck. The fund is to provide support for Paul and Velma Beard Memorial Fund $1,183 programs and projects that positively affect elderly Established in 1995 by Richard and Jan Arnold as Mel and Evelyn Hanlin Prevention of citizens in Jay County. a memorial to Jan’s parents. Mr. & Mrs. Beard Cruelty to Animals Fund $12,605 were lifelong Jay County residents who were Established in 1994 by Mr. Hanlin, president of Ruth Starlin Schafer Fund to active in the community. The fund is to provide Hanlin Rexall Drugs. The fund is to help Assist Aspiring Artists $66,832 assistance to elderly residents of Jay County. organizations concerned with the welfare and Established in 1998 by C. Justin Schafer as a tribute treatment of animals. to Ruth Starlin Schafer in recognition of her career Cincinnatus League Endowment $9,179 as an artist and dedicated teacher of aspiring Clyde E. Established in 1997 by the Cincinnatus League. The Harold Rex and Kiku Hardwick artists. The fund is to provide funding to those Geeting The fund is to provide assistance to elderly Prevention of Cruelty to interested in advancing their education and/or residents of Jay County. Animals Fund $12,816 experience in drawing or painting works of art. Established in 1992 by Mrs. Hardwick as a memorial to her husband with whom she shared a Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 13 Ralph Denver Stroud and Helen Stroud under advisement in determining grant recipients. Judith A. Sipe Endowment Fund $129,526 Endowment Fund $6,389 Donor advised funds are especially useful to donors Established in 2013 by the Judith Sipe Estate. Established in 2015 by Mary Helen Rigby in who want to take a charitable deduction in one The fund will provide support for projects at the memory of her aunt and uncle. The fund is to year and make recommendations over several Jay County Hospital, where Judy served as an provide support for programs and projects that years. employee for many years. positively affect elderly citizens in Jay County. Pete Brewster Donor Advised Fund $151 Barb Wilkinson Memorial Fund $2,589 Joseph F. Virgil B. and Josephine H. Thomas Established in 2012 by the Friends of Pete Established in 2005 by the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Vormohr Educational Fund $215,804 Brewster. The fund is to support causes held Delta Theta Tau Sorority in memory of Barb who Established in 1999 by the will of Betty Kovaluk in dear by Mr. Brewster. served as the managing editor of The Commercial memory of her parents. This fund is used to Review and was an active member of Jay Civic support the educational programs of the Inman Family Endowment $15,140 Theatre and Delta Theta Tau. This fund is to Foundation, including the Care and Share Established in 2005 by Douglas L. and Alicia J. provide support for charitable causes as Philanthropy Program for third grade, the sixth Inman in memory of Regina (Susie) Inman. determined by the donor. grade College Visitation, and the Teacher Dean & Creativity Mini-Grant Program. James B. Jaqua Endowment Fund $5,214 DONOR ADVISED FUNDS TOTAL $860,594 Margie Jetter Established in 2016 by James B. Jaqua. This fund Joseph F. Vormohr Memorial Fund $5,373 is to support programs or activities that fulfill Established in 2000 by Joann Vormohr as a charitable purposes as determined by the donor. RESTRICTED FUNDS memorial to her husband, a longtime Portland These funds give donors the ability to support physician. The fund is to provide support for the MDJ Donor Advised Fund $3,894 specific eligible organizations. The donor may elderly. Established in 2008 by Dean & Margie Jetter. The name one or more particular agencies or donors make recommendations on expenditures institutions to receive grants. John F. Wible Memorial Fund $168,421 from this fund. Judy Sipe Established in 2001 by Judith L. Wible, M.D. in James J. and Marian F. Abromson Charitable memory of her father, Dr. John F. Wible, a sensory Moser Family Memorial Trust $102,489 Endowment For The Arts $101,674 impaired engineer. The purpose of the fund is to Established in 2003 by the family of Greg and Established in 1989 by Suzanne A. Joiner in provide support for the education of sensory Marianne Moser, industrial and civic leaders who cooperation with the Indiana Educational, impaired children, including providing were killed in a plane crash in May 2003. The Cultural and Fine Arts Foundation of Fort Wayne scholarships to Jay County High School fund is to provide support to those causes Greg as a memorial to her parents, recognizing their graduates pursuing a degree in the field of Special and Marianne held dear. longtime interest and support of the local arts. Education, supporting the Jay School Corporation’s Hearing Impaired Program, and Naas Family Charitable Foundation Asbury United Methodist Church supporting the Jay County Early Childhood Trust $598,778 Administrative Expense Fund $1,096,179 Intervention Program. Established in 1996 by Maxwell Naas. The donor Established in 2002 to provide support for makes recommendations on expenditures from administrative expenses of Asbury United FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS TOTAL the fund. Methodist Church. $875,585 Patriots Remembered Fund $2,814 Charles & Helen Barrenbrugge Established in 2007 by the Jay School Arts Place Building Fund $70,261 DONOR ADVISED FUNDS Corporation to provide support for charitable Established in 2008 by the Helen Barrenbrugge These funds allow donors to recommend specific causes promoting the field of education in Jay Estate. The fund shall provide support to Arts nonprofit organizations or programs to support, County. Place for capital improvements including real and The Foundation takes the recommendations estate and personal property maintenance and acquisition. 14 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Charles & Helen Barrenbrugge Dunkirk Endowment Fund $14,250 Glass Museum of Dunkirk Jay County Boys Club Established in 2007 by the Foundation Board of Endowment Fund $240,810 Building Fund $27,114 Trustees to provide support to organizations and Established in 1995 by the Dunkirk Public Library Established in 2008 by the Helen Barrenbrugge projects benefiting Dunkirk, Indiana. Board of Trustees through funds received from Dr. Estate. The fund shall be to create a capital Donald W. Johnson in memory of his father Frank improvement fund for the Jay Community Center Dunkirk Scout Cabin Endowment Fund $2,880 R. Johnson. Frank worked for many years as Boys Club. Established in 1998 by the United Way of Jay foreman of the mold shop at Indiana Glass County. The fund is to provide operating support Company. The fund is for the preservation and Bryant Community Center for the scout cabin. promotion of the Glass Museum. Endowment Fund $6,058 Established in 1998 by the United Way of Jay Freedom Park Endowment $72,025 Morton S. Hawkins Community Trust $128,321 County. The fund is to provide operating support Established in 2005 by the Foundation Board of Established in 1992 by the transfer of an existing for the community center. Trustees. The purpose of the fund is to provide trust by the Jay Circuit Court. The fund is to be support for the upkeep and maintenance of used to promote the general welfare of the Alwyn Carder Fund $307,769 Freedom Park, a veterans memorial park located citizens of Jay County as determined by the Board Established in 2004 by the will of Mr. Carder. A in Portland. of Managers of the Hawkins Community Trust. high school teacher for many years, Mr. Carder was also very active in preserving the history of Friends of Jay County Agriculture John J. and Nancy S. Hawkins Redkey and Jay County. This endowment fund is Endowment $140,118 Memorial Fund $16,729 to provide support for the Jay County Historical Established in 2007 by the Foundation Board of Established in 1995 by Ann H. Goodrich, a Society and Museum. Trustees. The fund is to provide support to descendent of the Hawkins family. The fund is to organizations which most positively impact the provide support for the Jay County Historical Tom Casey Immaculate Conception Church field of agriculture in Jay County. Society. Children’s Fund $8,453 Established in 1997 by Sue Casey in memory of Friends of Jay County Larry and Maria Hiatt Endowment Fund her husband. The fund is to provide support to Agriculture Fund $13,136 $10,434 the church’s children’s choir and children’s Established in 2007 by the Foundation Board of Established in 2013 by Larry and Maria Hiatt. The religious education. Trustees. The fund is to receive contributions fund is to provide support for the Jay County towards the promotion of the field of agriculture Historical Society. The Hiatts serve as volunteers Jack Cole Fund For Volunteers in Jay County. at the Historical Society, where Larry serves as Elizabeth Endowment $6,088 president of the board of directors. Hudson Established in 1996 by the Foundation Board of Friends of the Salamonia School and Trustees in honor of Mr. Cole and his dedication Park Endowment $8,323 Hudson Charitable Trust $553,523 and service as the Foundation’s first executive Established in 2001 by Ralph and Mildred May. Established in 1999 by Barry and Elizabeth director. The purpose of the fund is to provide support to Hudson. The fund is to provide support for the the Salamonia School and Park. John Jay Center for Learning. Communit y Seasonal Decoration Endowment Fund $62,553 Gary P. Gibson Fund Elizabeth A. Hudson Endowment $6,997 Established in 1998 by the Portland Area for Jay County Boy Scouts $16,874 Established in 2008 by Elizabeth Hudson. The Chamber of Commerce. The fund is to provide Established in 2010 by John and Sarona Goodrich purpose of the fund shall be to provide support support for the community’s seasonal and the Goodrich Family Foundation in honor of for mammogram screenings for women who meet decorations. Gary’s many years of volunteer service to Jay the designated criteria set forth in the fund County boy scouts. agreement.
Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 15 Zackery W. Hummer Memorial Fund $25,506 Jay County Scout Cabin Meeker Family Endowment Fund $14,019 Established in 2011 by Charity Leist Cummiskey Endowment Fund $2,959 Established in 1999 by J. Gordon and Catherine in memory of her son, a 2008 Jay County High Established in 1998 by the United Way of Jay Meeker, longtime civic leaders in Portland. The School graduate, who died in an automobile County. The fund is to provide operating support fund is to provide support for Jay-Randolph accident in August 2011. The fund is to provide for the scout cabin. Developmental Services. scholarships to students who display similar character traits as Zack: honesty, respect for Jayland Rescue Mission Dr. Bob Morrison Memorial others, and a strong work ethic. Endowment Fund $2,905 Swim Fund $13,381 Established in 1998 by the United Way of Jay Established in 2007 by Rob & Mindy Weaver in Jay County Boys Club Zelma Bailey County. The fund is to provide operating support memory of Bob. The purpose of the fund is to Endowment Fund $254,065 for the rescue mission. provide support to Jay County swimming Established in 2000 by the estate of Mrs. Bailey. organizations, including but not limited to, the The fund is to provide operating support for the Jay County High School boys and girls swim Zackery Jay-Randolph Developmental Services Hummer Jay County Boys Club Community Center. Ann H. Goodrich Endowment Fund $156,651 teams, and the summer and winter swim clubs. Established in 1998 by Jay-Randolph Jay County Christian Academy Developmental Services through a gift from Mrs. Museum of The Soldier Endowment Fund $2,355 Goodrich. The fund is to provide support of on- Endowment Fund $46,595 Established in 2007 by Barry and Elizabeth going programs at JRDS. Established in 1997 by The Graphic Printing Co. in Hudson. The fund is to provide operating honor of its employees who have served in the support for the Jay County Christian Academy. Raymond and Vesta Juillerat military. The fund is to provide operating support to the museum. Memorial Fund $15,467 Raymond Jay County Historical Society Fund Established in 1999 by Manon and Carol Felts in and Vesta First Merchants Bank $20,032 memory of Carol’s parents. The fund is to Maxwell N. Naas and Cornelia S. Naas Boys Juillerat Established in 1995 by Robert and Roseamond provide support for the West Walnut Street Club Community Center Scott. The fund is to provide operating support Church of Christ. Building Fund $48,301 for the Historical Society. Established in 1988 as a continuing memorial of Limberlost Swamp Remembered the Naas’ interest in the recreational Jay County Historical Society Friends of the Limberlost Fund $19,507 opportunities afforded the youth of Jay County MainSource Bank $50,936 Established in 2001 by Sidney and Frances Austin, through the Boys Club Community Center. Established in 1995 by Miss Elizabeth A. Starbuck, Kenneth and Anna Marie Brunswick, Dwain and Ray and Pat sister of Foundation co-founder W. Haynes Sharen Michael, John and Constance Ronald, Maxwell N. Naas and Cornelia S. Naas McKinley Starbuck. Elizabeth was a descendent of the Sherry Studebaker, and Daniel and Anita Orr. The Jay County Arts Council Fund $51,217 Haynes family, one of Jay County’s oldest families. purpose of the fund is to provide support for the Established in 1988 as a continuing memorial of The fund is to provide operating support for the restoration, acquisition, beautification and the Naas’ interest in the enrichment of the arts in Historical Society. maintenance of the Limberlost Territory. Jay County, especially through the work of the Jay County Center for the Arts. Jay County Humane Society Ray C. and Patricia S. McKinley Fund $60,701 Endowment Fund $133,292 Established in 2000 by Mr. & Mrs. McKinley. The Catherine Ochs Trust $47,202 Established in 2015 by Julie Forcum. The fund is fund is to provide support to the Jay County Established in 1986 as a memorial to Catherine’s Bob to provide support for the Humane Society’s Historical Society, the Historical Museum, and interest in the improvement of medical care in Morrison operation. other charitable causes in the Portland Jay County. Catherine was a retired nurse and community. asked that the fund be used for the dietary needs of the hospital.
16 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Audrey O. Kennedy and Mildred M. Smith Millard J. and Mary F. (Betty) Schwartz Julia Magill Starbuck Old White Oak and Hillside Cemetery Endowment Fund $17,196 Memorial Collection $3,471 Endowment $3,539 Established in 2008 by Millard & Betty Schwartz. Established in 1959 by Mrs. Starbuck’s husband, Established in 1995 by Audrey O. Kennedy so that The purpose of the fund shall be to provide W. Haynes Starbuck and her children, Mr. & Mrs. these smaller cemeteries would not be forgotten. support to the Museum of the Soldier and the Jay William H. Starbuck and Mrs. Eleanor Wedemeier. The fund is to provide for the care and upkeep of County 4-H Council, Inc. The trust was established as a memorial to Mrs. these cemeteries. Starbuck’s painting and interest in the arts. A Spirit of Community Fund $64,464 number of original art works were purchased and Pennville Community Center Established in 2012 by The Portland Foundation’s placed in the Jay County Public Library in her Endowment Fund $2,762 Board of Trustees. The fund is to be used for memory. Established in 1998 by the United Way of Jay sustaining levels of annual grant distributions Millard & during times of a negative stock market trend, Mary County. The fund is to provide operating support Benneville (Ben) D. and Millie B. Stratton Schwartz for the community center. providing emergency funding to assist with community disasters/needs without decreasing Antioch Cemetery Memorial Fund $6,823 Established in 1995 by Ruth Arnold and Herbert the dollars available during regular grant cycles, Pennville Endowment Fund $32,872 Stratton as a memorial to their parents. The fund and providing a significant funding source as a Established in 2008 by the Foundation Board of is for the care and upkeep of Antioch Cemetery. Trustees to provide support to organizations and response to a specific community project. projects benefiting Pennville, Indiana. Darla Stafford Endowment Fund $18,535 Richard A. Taylor, M.D. Established in 2007 by Donald & Rebecca Stafford Memorial Fund $1,165 Pregnancy Care Center of Jay County as a memorial to their daughter. The fund is to Established in 2001 by Ann H. Goodrich and Darla Endowment Fund $3,437 provide support to the Pennville Volunteer Fire Marjorie L. Hammond in memory of Dr. Taylor. Stafford Established in 2011 by the Goodrich Family Department. The purpose of the fund is to provide support to Foundation. The fund is to provide support for the Jay County Historical Museum. the Center’s operation. Elizabeth A. Starbuck Arts Place Fund $1,078,959 Women’s Endowment $54,670 Redkey Endowment Fund $34,201 Established in 2012 by the will of Elizabeth Established in 2004 by the Foundation Board of Established in 2008 by the Foundation Board of Starbuck. The fund is to provide support for Arts Trustees. The purpose of the fund is to provide Trustees to provide support to organizations and Place. support for the Women’s Giving Circle. projects benefiting Redkey, Indiana. Elizabeth A. Starbuck Jay County Hospital Ben Stratton Women’s Giving Circle Fund $5,489 Hugh N. and Sara E. Ronald Trust $53,290 Foundation Fund $168,541 Established in 2004 by the Foundation Board of Established in 1994 by the will of Mrs. Ronald, an Established in 2012 by the will of Elizabeth Trustees as a nonpermanent fund to receive gifts active civic leader and the widow of Hugh N. Starbuck. The fund is to provide support for the on behalf of the Foundation’s Women’s Giving Ronald, co-founder of The Portland Foundation. Jay County Hospital Foundation. Circle. The mission of the Circle is to build a A lifelong patron of the arts, Sara dedicated the community of women philanthropists through the fund to the Jay County Arts Council. Elizabeth A. Starbuck Jay-Randolph pooling of knowledge and resources for the Developmental Services Fund $161,506 purpose of providing grants to Jay County Helen M. (Spahr) Schafer Memorial Established in 2012 by the will of Elizabeth organizations and initiatives that address Millie Starbuck. The fund is to provide support for Jay- Stratton Endowment for Jay-Randolph mutually agreeable issues. Developmental Services $44,897 Randolph Developmental Services. Established in 1998 by C. Justin Schafer as a memorial to Helen Schafer to recognize her Youth for Christ Endowment Fund $24,924 Elizabeth A. Starbuck John Jay Center Established in 2014 by Douglas Inman. The interest in assisting those individuals with for Learning Fund $270,189 purpose of the fund is to provide support for the developmental disabilities. The fund is to Established in 2012 by the will of Elizabeth BiGJAWs Chapter of Youth for Christ. provide funding for programs offered by Jay- Starbuck. The fund is to provide support for the Randolph Developmental Services. John Jay Center for Learning. Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 17 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church to provide scholarships to Jay County High Ferd and Miriam Badt Endowment $33,638 School graduates. Scholarship Fund $36,207 Established in 1999 by an anonymous gift. The Established in 1977 by the will of Mrs. Badt as a fund is to provide support for the Zion Altrusa Scholarship Fund $9,394 living memorial to her husband and herself. The Evangelical Lutheran Church. Established in 1993 by the Altrusa Club to Badts were owners of Mosler Department Store. provide scholarship and other financial RESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL $5,965,021 assistance to non-traditional students. Charles Baird Scholarship Trust $117,137 Established in 1970 through the will of Bess M. Robert M. Anderson Scholarship Trust $1,184 Baird, Mr. Baird’s sister. She was co-owner of the SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS Established in 1990 by the Jay County High Baird Funeral Home and a civic leader. The donor outlines the criteria for awards to School Student Council in recognition of Mr. deserving students so they may pursue educational Anderson and his many years of service and James and Florence Baldwin opportunities. commitment to the Jay School Corporation as Scholarship Fund $75,024 Matt Aker teacher, principal and Dean of Students. Established in 1997 by the will of Mr. Baldwin, a Albert A. and Donna Abromson longtime auto salesman. Mrs. Baldwin worked for Scholarship Trust $57,914 John L. Armantrout Science a local furniture business. Established in 1976 by the will of Mrs. Abromson Scholarship Fund $25,882 as a living memorial to her husband, a local Established in 2008 by John & Mary Armantrout. Clifford and Nancy Ball attorney, businessman and civic leader. The trust The fund shall provide scholarships for eligible Scholarship Fund $101,487 is to provide scholarship assistance to qualified Jay County High School graduates enrolled in a Established in 2016 by the will of Nancy Ball. This Michael A. graduates of Jay County High School. physical and/or biological science program. fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County Alig High School graduates that are pursuing a higher Matt Aker Memorial Scholarship Fund $60,278 Janet B. Arnold Memorial education degree at a four-year college or Established in 2011 by Brooke Aker in memory of Scholarship Fund $17,026 university. her husband Matt, Chief of the Portland Fire Established in 2006 by Richard D. Arnold as a Department, who died in a motorcycle accident in memorial to his wife and her life as an educator. Roberta Kay Beard Memorial April 2011. The fund is to provide scholarships Jan was a teacher for over 30 years. The fund is Scholarship Fund $3,215 John to high school graduates with first preference to provide scholarships to Jay County High Established in 1997 by the Jay County High Armantrout given to graduates of Jay County High School, School graduates pursuing a degree in School Earth Watch Club and Ski Club in memory majoring in Law Enforcement, Conservation elementary education. of Ms. Beard, who was killed in an accident at Enforcement, or Fire Service. Grand Canyon National Park. The fund is to Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders provide scholarships to students majoring in Michael A. Alig Jay County FFA Scholarship Fund $549,210 environmental or animal science. Memorial Scholarship $148,795 Established in 1998 by Gay B. Badders in memory Established in 1991 by the Jay County Chapter of of her husband. The fund is to provide Howard C. Berry Vocational Trust Fund $590 Jan Arnold Future Farmers of America. The fund was scholarships to students majoring in medical arts Established in 1978 by the East Jay Junior High originally established in 1985 as a memorial to or education. School Student Council in recognition of Mr. Michael A. Alig. The fund is to provide Berry’s longtime service as principal of the scholarships to students studying agriculture. Ruth Whipple Badders school. Scholarship Endowment Fund $6,176 Alpha Associate Chapter of Kappa Established in 2007 by Patricia S. McKinley. The Arnold & Eugenia Beumer Kappa Kappa Scholarship Fund $14,020 fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Scholarship Fund $30,404 Established in 1997 by the Alpha Associate Jay County High School who are entering either Established in 2009 by Arnold and Eugenia Ruth Chapter in honor of its anniversary. The fund is their junior or senior year in college and majoring Beumer. The purpose of the fund shall be to Badders in education. provide scholarships for graduates of Jay County 18 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future High School with preference given to students Alwyn Carder Scholarship Fund $349,849 Orda Graves Cook Trust $2,399 pursuing a degree in an agriculture related field of Established in 2004 by the will of Mr. Carder. A Established in 1970 by the will of Miss Cook, the study. high school teacher for many years, Mr. Carder daughter of a local insurance family. was also very active in preserving the history of Jeff and Eileen Bickel Memorial Redkey and Jay County. This scholarship is for Kristan Danae Corwin Memorial Jeff and Scholarship Fund $3,854 students pursuing a degree in architecture, Scholarship Fund $19,287 Eileen Bickel Established in 2011 by George Ronald and Mary history or education. Established in 1992 by Kristan’s parents, John & Ellen Bickel in memory of their son and daughter- Kathy Corwin. Kristan was a fourth grade in-law who died in a plane crash in 2003. The fund Earl Cartwright Memorial Trust $34,104 student when she was killed in an auto accident is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay Established in 1956 by Ethel Cartwright in in 1991. The Corwins have asked that special County High School, who have a grade point memory of her husband, an accomplished opera consideration be given to students who attended average of at least “B” or better at time of singer and music instructor. Mrs. Cartwright was Pennville Elementary School. application, and plan to attend an institution of one of the original Foundation trustees and was a higher learning in the state of Indiana. founder of the Portland Forge. Seth L. Corwin Memorial Scholarship Fund $6,064 Blaine United Methodist Church Tom Casey J.C.C.T. Memorial Trust $2,489 Established in 2015 by the Family of Seth L. Scholarship Fund $7,040 Established in 1997 by the Jay County Civic Corwin, who was killed in 2015 by a drunk driver. Established in 2009 by the Blaine United Methodist Theatre in memory of one of its longtime The fund is to provide support with first Tom Casey Church. The purpose of the fund is to provide members. The fund is to provide scholarships to preference given to members of the Jay County educational scholarships for students enrolled in a Jay County residents interested in advancing their High School Marching Patriot Band who show the degree program to become an ordained minister. education an d/or experience in theatre, music, need of financial assistance for the Band’s annual writing, photography or other art s- related fields. band camp. Second preference is given to Jay Eric Bricker Memorial Scholarship Fund County High School graduates who are pursuing a $3,502 Tom Casey Memorial Trust $3,446 degree in music. Established in 1999 by the Saint Mary Catholic Established in 1997 by The Graphic Printing Co. in Church. Eric was killed in an auto accident just memory of its longtime managing editor. The Marseal T. DeWeerd, Edith T. Horn and weeks before graduation. The fund is to provide fund is to provide scholarships to students Virgie M. Brady Memorial scholarships to graduates of Jay County High studying journalism or theatre. Scholarship Fund $24,940 School. Established in 2001 by the will of Marseal T. John L. Chitwood Scholarship Fund $102,706 DeWeerd. The purpose of the fund is to provide Michelle E. Bruggeman Established in 1968 by the will of Dr. Chitwood, a scholarships to Jay County High School Sharon Dues Memorial Scholarship $13,864 dentist in Portland for many years. graduates with preference to applicants from the Established in 2016 by Michelle’s mother, Marie Penn Township area. Bruggeman. The scholarship is to assist Jay Church Women United of Jay County County High School graduates attending Scholarship Fund $16,430 Sharon Dues Memorial International Business College majoring in Travel Established in 1989 as a result of the closing of the Scholarship Fund $32,658 and Hospitality; or students attending Ivy Tech Church Women United Clothing Center. The fund Established in 2013 by Joe Dues as a memorial to Community College or Ball State University is used for scholarship assistance for students his wife. Sharon was a longtime employee of the majoring in Journalism or Social Work. seeking vocational training. Jay School Corporation who believed strongly in the importance of education and the benefits it Bryant High School Scholarship Fund $16,058 Joe Scott Clark Memorial provides for a student's future. The fund is to Established in 2010 by John and Mary Armantrout. Scholarship Fund $8,420 provide scholarships to Jay County High School The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates Established in 1998 by John Logan in memory of graduates. Seth L. of Jay County High School who are descendents of Mr. Clark. The fund is to provide scholarships to Corwin graduates of Bryant High School. Jay County High School graduates. Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 19 East Central Opportunities, Inc. Fugiett Construction Systems pursuing a higher education degree at a four-year Scholarship Fund $11,860 Scholarship Fund $5,723 college or university. Established in 2012 through a gift from East Established in 1998 by Fugiett Construction Central Opportunities, Inc. The fund is to provide Systems. The fund is to provide scholarships to Dr. Eugene Gillum Education Fund $43,612 scholarships to students enrolled in a degree- students majoring in the Purdue University Established in 2016 by the Jay County Hospital seeking program at the John Jay Center for Construction Management program. Foundation. The scholarship is to assist high Manon and Learning. school students pursuing continuing education at Virginia Carol Felts Dr. Kathleen Galbraith Memorial a two- or four- year public or private institution, Della Elberson Scholarship Fund $1,912 Medical Scholarship Fund $128,039 with first preference going to students of Jay Established in 1967 by the will of Mrs. Elberson. Established in 2006 by Dr. Charlene Barton in County Hospital team members. She and her husband, Maurice, owned Elberson memory of her sister. Dr. Galbraith was a Auto Parts in Portland and were civic leaders in physician in Portland at the time of her death. Peggy Glentzer Memorial the community. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County Scholarship Fund $4,956 Established in 1998 by Community and Family High School graduates pursuing a degree in a Donald Tyrus Ellingwood Memorial medical related field. Services in memory of Mrs. Glentzer. The fund is Hanlin Scholarship Fund $4,840 to provide scholarships to Jay County residents pursuing a career in social work. Established in 1995 by Tyrus’ parents, Raymond Edith Gaunt Memorial and Lana Ellingwood. Tyrus was killed in a Scholarship Fund $115,605 motorcycle accident in 1994 just days after Established in 1995 by the will of Miss Gaunt. Eva Moore Gordon and Ernest Moore graduating from Jay County High School. The fund is to provide scholarship assistance to Scholarship Trust $11,136 graduates of Jay County High School who reside Established in 1984 as a living memorial to her husband and herself. Mr. Moore was an employee Felts-Hanlin Scholarship Fund $40,295 in Dunkirk or Richland Township. Fredrick W. Established in 2010 by Donald Hanlin in honor of of Haynes Milling Co. and Eva was a retired Hanlin his mother and step-father Virginia Carol and elementary school teacher. This fund is to provide Bernice Tharp Gibble Memorial scholarships to students in the field of elementary Manon Felts and his father, Fredrick W. Hanlin. Teachers Scholarship Fund $24,520 education. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates Established in 2003 by a charitable gift annuity of Jay County High School who have outstanding established in 1997 by Ms. Gibble, a retired academic achievement and superior mastery of teacher. The fund is to provide scholarships to Gov. I.P. Gray Alumni Scholarship Fund $6,018 Established in 2006 by the Gov. I.P. Gray Alumni academic content. Jay County High School graduates pursuing a Association. The fund is to provide scholarships Dr. Kathleen degree in Secondary Education at Ball State Galbraith to graduates of Jay County High School with first University. Russell and Mary Jane Figert preference given to descendents of Gray alumni. Scholarship Fund $58,653 Established in 2013 by the Russell Figert Estate. Crystal R. and Patricia A. Gibson Jeannie Habegger Scholarship Fund $12,852 Russell was a teacher and principal at Noble Scholarship Fund $7,930 Established in 2007 by Ted L. Habegger as a School and Mary Jane was a bookkeeper for Established in 2002 by Patricia Gibson in honor of memorial to his wife. The fund is to provide several local businesses. The fund shall provide her mother. The fund is to provide scholarships scholarships to graduates of Jay County High Peggy scholarships to graduates of Jay County High to Jay County High School graduates pursuing a School. Glentzer School. degree in the field of nursing. Weldon L. and Dorothy H. Hamma First Bank of Berne Scholarship Fund $3,691 Mary Helen North Gildersleeve Scholarship Fund $37,476 Established in 2011 by the First Bank of Berne. Scholarship Fund $31,757 Established in 1997 by Mr. & Mrs. Hamma, The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County Established in 2015 by Gary Gildersleeve in longtime owners of Hamma’s Grocery. Mrs. High School graduates who intend to study memory of his mother. The fund is to provide Hamma was the organist at Asbury United business or a business-related major. scholarships to Jay County High School Methodist Church for many years. The fund is to Jeannie Habegger graduates who are residents of Portland and are provide scholarships to students studying music. 20 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Gladys G. Hardy Scholarship Fund $2,079 Inman-Myers Scholarship Trust $9,855 High School and high schools in King County, Established in 2013 by the Gladys Hardy Estate. Established in 1996 by Roger and Beverly Inman Washington who have lost at least one parent. Gladys spent a part of her working career as a in honor of their parents, Lawrence and Violet nurse, working especially with the elderly. The Inman and Russell and Catherine Myers. The Clarence O. Jelleff Scholarship Fund $70,385 fund shall provide scholarships to Jay County fund is to provide scholarships to students Established in 1975 through the will of Mr. Jelleff, Gladys Hardy High School graduates studying nursing. studying business at a four-year college in a longtime farmer in Bearcreek Township. ` Indiana. James E. Hardy “Portland Panther” John Jay Center for Learning Scholarship Fund $100,896 Jay County French Connection Scholarship Fund $5,658 Established in 1995 by James Hardy, a member of Scholarship Fund $6,349 Established in 2011 by the John Jay Center for the 1945 undefeated, untied and unscored upon Established in 1993 by Mrs. Tuesday Edwards, a Learning, Inc. Board of Directors. The fund is to Panther football team. former French teacher at Jay County High School. provide scholarships to Jay County residents who The scholarship is to assist students who have are pursuing a higher education degree through excelled in French while in high school and who Edward M. Haynes Scholarship Fund $66,218 John Jay Center for Learning. Joyce A. Established in 1952 as one of the two original plan to study at least one year of French in Horn trusts of The Portland Foundation. The trust was college. established by the Haynes Milling Co. as a Charles and Ruth Joos memorial to its founder, a business and civic Scholarship Fund $171,301 Jay County High School Alumni Established in 2010 by the Ruth Joos Estate. The leader. Association Scholarship Fund $6,314 Established in 2005 by the Jay County High fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Wayne W. and Marguerite M. Hinkle School Alumni Association. The fund is to Jay County High School, who are sophomores, Scholarship Fund $129,467 provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County juniors, or seniors in college. Established in 1998 by Mr. and Mrs. Hinkle. The High School. fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of F. Dale Jordan Scholarship Fund $13,832 Jay County High School with priority given to Jay County Hospital Auxiliary Established in 1997 by the will of Helen Jordan as Frank Inman students attending Indiana University. Scholarship Fund $64,747 a memorial to her husband, owner of Jordan Established in 1994 by the hospital auxiliary to Excavating. The fund is to provide scholarships Joyce A. Horn Scholarship Fund $39,887 provide scholarships to students pursuing a to students studying mechanical trades and Established in 2014 by Joyce Horn, a longtime degree in a health related field. nursing. teacher at Bloomfield Elementary School. The fund shall provide scholarships to Jay County Jay Lodge #87 Free and Accepted Masons, Juan Pablo Heart and Attitude High School graduates who are majoring in F. Edward and Marcelle Smith Scholarship Fund $4,280 Education, with preference given to those Scholarship Fund $24,689 Established in 2014 by the Bill and Kim McAbee studying Elementary Education at Ball State Established in 2001 by the will of F. Edward Smith. Family. The fund will provide scholarships to Russell and University who attended Bloomfield Elementary Catherine The purpose of the fund is to provide students who have shown a heart for helping School. Myers scholarships to graduates of Jay County High children, locally or abroad. First preference will School who are descendants of Jay Lodge #87 be given to those who have been adopted. In Frank Inman Memorial Scholarship Fund $6,641 Free and Accepted Masons members. Established in 2004 by his daughter, Kim McAbee addition to the scholarship, recipients will be in honor of her father. Mr. Inman was a Portland able to direct a monetary award to the charity of Jay-Sea Scholarship Fund $136,366 businessman and longtime youth advocate. This their choice. Established in 2014 by Danielle Moser. Danielle is fund is to award a scholarship to a high school a former Jay County resident who lost her graduate who exemplifies the characteristics by parents Greg and Marianne Moser in a plane which Mr. Inman led his life, with first preference given to members of the Rock Student Ministries crash when she was in college. The fund will provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County at the Rock Missionary Church. Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 21 Knights of Pythias Red Cross scholarships to graduates of Jay County High County and lived in Portland their entire married Lodge #88 Scholarship Fund $22,665 School. lives. Established in 1998 by the Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge #88. The fund is to provide Dr. Glade A. and Joyce H. McAfee Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp. scholarships to descendants of lodge members. Memorial Scholarship Fund $3,869 Scholarship Endowment $168,307 Established in 2011 by Julie Forcum in memory of Established in 2004 by Meshberger Brothers Melissa D. “Missy” Lee Memorial her parents. Dr. McAfee practiced optometry in Stone Corporation. The fund is to provide Scholarship Fund $10,245 Portland from 1952-2003 and Mrs. McAfee was a scholarships to graduates of Jay County High Melissa D. Established in 2001 by her husband, Larry A. Lee Registered Nurse Anesthetist. The fund is to School, with priority given to children of “Missy” Lee in memory of Missy, a math teacher and girls provide scholarships to Jay County residents who employees of Meshberger Brothers Stone basketball coach at Union City Community High are enrolled in either a Doctoral Program in Corporation and LICA Construction Corporation, School. The purpose of the fund is to provide Optometry or a Certified Registered Nurse and majoring in engineering. scholarships to Union City Community High Anesthetist program. School graduates pursuing a degree in education. Madonna Miller Memorial Teacher Robert & Helen Brown McCreery Scholarship Fund $17,835 Legacy 2001 Scholarship Fund $3,845 Scholarship Fund $21,967 Established in 1996 by Madonna Miller. The fund Ernest & Established in 2015 by the Jay County High Established in 2000 by Mr. & Mrs. McCreery. Bob is to provide scholarships to students majoring in Martha Loy School Class of 2001 Alumni. The fund is to was a retired engineer with Portland Forge and elementary education. provide scholarships to Jay County High School Helen is a retired schoolteacher. The fund is to graduates who are pursuing a higher education provide scholarships to Jay County High School Robert M. and Ruth I. Miller degree and have at least a 2.3 grade point average graduates attending Purdue University majoring Scholarship Fund $2,678 on a 4.0 scale and show financial need. in either engineering or computer science. Established in 2000 by Robert Miller, Sandy McGraw, and Kay Louth, husband and daughters Fred Lingo Memorial Elizabeth R. McCurdy Memorial of Mrs. Miller, as a memorial. The purpose of the Dr. Glade A. Scholarship Fund $19,040 Scholarship Fund $4,533 fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of and Joyce H. Established in 2015 by Friends and Family of Fred Established in 2003 by Lori McCurdy in memory Jay County High School. McAfee Lingo. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay of her daughter, a nursing student. Elizabeth was County High School graduates who are pursuing a driving to classes when she was killed in an auto Maude M. Moran Scholarship Trust $1,371 degree in a vocational field of study. accident. The fund is to provide scholarships to Established in 1975 by the will of Miss Moran, an Jay County High School graduates pursuing a employee of the local newspaper. Miss Moran Ernest & Martha Loy Memorial degree in nursing. was an African-American who asked that funds be Scholarship Fund $9,266 used regardless of religion or race for Established in 2004 by their sons, Gary and Doug John and Imelda McKeown scholarships. Elizabeth R. Loy. Longtime civic leaders, the Loys owned Scholarship Fund $12,575 McCurdy Ernest Loy Real Estate and Auctioneering. The Established in 1977 by Mrs. McKeown’s will as a Christine Morrow Honorary fund is to provide scholarships to students from memorial to her husband and herself. Mrs. Scholarship Fund $7,687 Jay, Blackford, and Randolph counties in Indiana McKeown, a former Foundation trustee, and her Established in 1997 by the Epsilon Phi Chapter of and Mercer County, Ohio, who were involved in husband, an industrialist associated with Sheller Delta Theta Tau Sorority in honor of Mrs. Morrow, extracurricular activities during high school. Globe Co. were longtime civic leaders. a charter member of the chapter. The fund is to provide scholarships to Pennville area Jay County Madison High School Alumni Ray and Samaria J. McKinley High School graduates. Scholarship Fund $39,056 Memorial Fund $83,404 Ashley Muhlenkamp Established in 2000 by the Madison High School Established in 199 6byMildred May and Ray Ashley Muhlenkamp 4-H Memorial Alumni Association, the purpose is to provide McKinley , Jr. as a memorial to their parents. Mr. Scholarship Fund $8,672 & Mrs. McKinley were both born and raised in Jay Established in 1993 by Roger and Linda 22 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Muhlenkamp, Ashley’s parents, as a memorial to Christ to provide scholarships to residents of Jay the Business and Professional Women’s Club. In their son who was killed in an auto accident in County pursuing a higher education degree. 1997, the club name was changed to Portland 1993. The fund is to provide scholarships to Vocational Women’s Club. The fund is to provide students pursuing a degree in an agricultural James E. Peterson Entrepreneurial scholarships for graduates of Jay County High related field. Scholarship Fund $36,830 School. Established in 2014 by Jim’s five children. Jim was George E. and Mildred P. Myron a former member of the Foundation’s Board of Eunice R. Pray Memorial Memorial Scholarship Fund $10,307 Trustees who founded the Jay Petroleum Scholarship Fund $9,478 Established in 2004 by his wife Mildred in memory Company and the Pak-a-Sak convenience store Established in 2001 by the will of Mrs. Pray. The of her husband, a Jay County farmer. This fund is chain. He was passionate about the community, purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to to provide scholarships to Jay County High School and served on several local boards including the Jay County High School graduates. Mrs. Pray was Jerry Pierce graduates who were members of Jay County 4-H. Jay County Fair Association and Portland a longtime schoolteacher in Illinois and Jay Chamber of Commerce. The fund will provide County. Stephen R. Myron 4-H Supreme scholarships to Jay County students majoring in Achiever Scholarship Fund $21,995 Entrepreneurship. Robert Quadrozzi Memorial Established in 1998 by Dr. Stephen Myron. The Scholarship Fund $11,565 fund is to provide scholarships to the Jay County Jerry R. Pierce Established in 2010 by the family of Robert 4-H Club, Inc. Supreme Achiever(s). Memorial Scholarship Fund $500,506 Quadrozzi, who was the long-time director of the Stephen Sain, Established in 2002 by Kay Pierce in memory of Jay County Development Corporation. The fund Jr. Dorothy O’Brien Gegenheimer Odle her husband, a local industrialist. The fund is to is to provide scholarships to Jay County Scholarship Fund $7,867 provide scholarships to employees and residents who are enrolled in higher education Established in 1999 by Vicki Leonard in memory of descendants of employees of W & M classes at the John Jay Center for Learning. her mother, a longtime teacher in Jay and Manufacturing, Inc., Pier-Mac Plastics, Inc., and Randolph counties. The fund is to provide Accelerated Curing. Students should have Sheri and Nicholas Reinhart Memorial scholarships to graduates of Jay County High attained no higher than a “C” average in their Scholarship Fund $22,682 School pursuing a career in education. high school or G.E.D. course work to be eligible Established in 1993 by Mrs. Reinhart’s mother, James E. Peterson for this scholarship. Virginia DeHoff, as a memorial to her daughter. C.W. Oehler Memorial Sheri and her unborn son were killed in an auto Scholarship Fund $13,572 Randy O. Poole accident in 1993. The fund is to provide Established in 1998 by Nadine Miller and Marjorie Memorial Scholarship Trust $39,313 scholarships to students pursuing a degree in Thompson in memory of their father, a local Established in 1995 by Jane Poole, widow of education. distributor for the Gulf Refining Company. The Randy, a longtime teacher and coach at Jay fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of County High School who was killed in an auto Betty Lavon Grace Rigby Robert Jay County High School. accident in 1995. The trust is to provide Scholarship Fund $55,484 Quadrozzi scholarships to students possessing a good Established in 2015 by John Rigby in memory of Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund $4,177 mental attitude and wishing to study education. his wife. The fund is to provide scholarships to Established in 2013 by the Foundation board to Jay County High School graduates who have a “B” provide an opportunity for previous scholarship Portland Lions Club Scholarship Fund $28,259 or “C” grade point average and intend to pursue a recipients to “Pay Forward” their scholarship Established in 1995 by the Portland Lions Club. degree in a vocational field of study. award to assist future generations of Jay County This fund is to provide scholarships for graduates students. of Jay County High School. Martha Catharine Rockwell Music Sheri Scholarship Endowment $32,206 Reinhart Pennville Church of Christ Portland Vocational Women’s Club Established in 2016 by the Levon Rockwell in Scholarship Fund $3,179 Scholarship Fund $7,283 memory of his wife Martha. The scholarship is to Established in 2007 by the Pennville Church of Established in 1993 by the Portland chapter of Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 23 assist Jay County students majoring in a Catherine M. & Donald A. Schramm Allen County, but Mr. Shreeve attended music-related degree and are juniors or Scholarship Fund $23,397 school in Jay County. After reading about seniors in college at a Christian College. Established in 2001 by the will of Donald The Portland Foundation in The Commercial Schramm. Mr. & Mrs. Schramm were Review, they decided to leave part of their Kris A. Rose Memorial teachers in the Jay County area. The estate to the Foundation. Kris A. Rose Scholarship Fund $35,353 purpose of the fund is to provide Established in 2000 by Troy Rose, Shauna scholarships to graduates of Jay County High F. Edward and Marcelle Young Smith Runkle, and Heather Rose-Dunning, husband School majoring in education. Scholarship Fund $30,121 and daughters of Mrs. Rose. Kris was a Established in 2001 by the will of Mr. Smith. businesswoman and civic leader in the Harold E. and Maxine E. Schutz The purpose of the fund is to provide community. The fund is to provide Memorial Scholarship Fund $11,331 scholarships to graduates of Jay County High scholarships to female graduates of Jay Established in 1995 by Maxine as a memorial School majoring in the field of business. County High School who exemplify qualities to Harold’s career as an educator. Mr. Schutz shown by Kris and have financial need. was a retired teacher, principal, and activities James H. Smith director in the Jay County School system. Memorial Scholarship Fund $2,912 Don Selvey Stephen Sain, Jr. Memorial Established in 1982 by Regina Smith, as a Scholarship Fund $14,151 George and Sallie Schwartz memorial to her husband, a Jay County Established in 2014 by Stephen’s mother, Memorial Fund $12,715 native. The purpose of the fund is to provide Stephanie Hicks. Stephen was killed in an Established in 1964 by the Schwartz’s scholarships to students pursuing a degree in automobile accident in May 2014. He was a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert the field of agriculture or engineering. 2010 Jay County High School graduate, and Jenney. The Schwartzes were the founders of went on to study Culinary Arts at Ivy Tech. Standard Brush and Broom Co. and were Helen P. Spahr He loved to cook, and was a chef at Lil’ Bistro longtime civic leaders. Memorial Scholarship Fund $21,739 Christopher in Redkey. He also had a passion for sports, Established in 1996 by Dr. Donald Spahr as a Spradling and was a member of a local adult softball Don E. Selvey Memorial memorial to his wife, a former dietician at league. The fund shall provide scholarships Scholarship Fund $81,333 Indiana University Medical Center. Mrs. to Jay County students, with preference given Established in 2008 by Gladys Selvey as a Spahr, a longtime victim of Multiple Sclerosis, to those majoring in Culinary Arts. memorial to her husband. The fund shall was known for her care of others. The fund provide scholarships for graduates of Jay is to provide scholarships for students S.D.P. Manufacturing, Inc. County High School, pursuing a degree in studying dietetics or home economics. Scholarship Fund $101,631 either education or vocational arts, and have William Established in 2008 by S.D.P. Manufacturing, been active participants in sports at JCHS. Christopher Spradling Memorial Sudhoff Inc. The fund shall provide scholarships for Preference will be given to those who intend Scholarship Fund $14,373 students who are high school graduates, with to participate in collegiate sports. Established in 1995 by Mr. and Mrs. George preference given to employees and Spradling as a memorial to their son who descendents of employees of S.D.P. Paul B. and Ruth Schumaker Shimp died of cancer in 1994. Chris had been Manufacturing, Inc. Scholarship Fund $27,378 accepted to attend auto tech school when he Established in 2000 by the will of Ruth Shimp. passed away. The purpose of the fund is to Vecil Bookout Schlechty The fund is to provide scholarships to provide scholarships to students who have Memorial Trust $14,384 students pursuing teaching careers. taken the vocational auto mechanics course Evertt and Established in 1974 by her husband, Leo, as a at Jay County High School. Lisabeth Taylor memorial to Vecil’s career as a nurse. The Raymond and Mary L. Shreeve fund is to provide scholarships to students Scholarship Fund $424,512 Starbuck Endowment Fund $876,144 pursuing a degree in nursing. Established in 1991 by Mrs. Shreeve’s will. Established in 1999 through a gift from the The Shreeves were longtime residents of Elizabeth A. Starbuck Unitrust. The fund is to 24 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future provide scholarships to graduates of Jay the value of education. Lisabeth was one of Elda Mae (Winger) Weaver County High School intending to major in eleven children, nine of whom graduated from Scholarship Fund $27,736 business, music, art or education. college. Everett was a farmer and an executive Established in 1999 by Rob Weaver in memory at the Jay Garment Company and Lisabeth was of his mother who was a nurse for many years. Elizabeth A. Starbuck a teacher. The fund shall provide scholarships The fund is to provide scholarships to high Justin Scholarship II $538,424 to Jay County High School graduates. school graduates pursuing a career in the Myron Valentine Established in 2012 by the will of Elizabeth nursing field. Freeman Starbuck. The fund is to provide scholarships Orla L. and Ruth E. Tharp for Jay County High School graduates. Educational Fund $276,741 Warren Wyatt Wells Memorial Established in 2013 by the Ruth Tharp Estate. Scholarship Fund $18,088 Haynes Starbuck Scholarship II $548,727 Orla Tharp was the Cashier at the Peoples Established in 2002 by Yvonne Wells in Established in 2012 by the will of Elizabeth Bank and Ruth was a homemaker. The fund memory of her husband, a Jay County native Starbuck. The fund is to provide scholarships shall provide scholarships to Jay County High and 1976 graduate of Jay County High School. Zachary Norm Vinson for Jay County High School graduates. School graduates. The fund is to provide scholarships to JCHS Wolford graduates. Margie Nesbitt Steffy Memorial Ethel Marie Schumaker Thenis Scholarship Fund $110,122 Memorial Scholarship Fund $44,507 Westchester United Methodist Church Established in 1999 by the will of Mrs. Steffy, a Established in 1999 by the will of Mrs. Thenis. Scholarship Fund $4,214 Portland civic leader. The fund is to provide The fund is to provide scholarships to Established in 1994 by a member of scholarships to graduates of Jay County High graduates of Jay County High School. Westchester United Methodist Church. The School. purpose of this advised fund is to provide Margo Zielinski Mike Walters Justin Valentine Holy Trinity Catholic scholarships to children of members of the Georgetta Strait Memorial Church Scholarship Fund $22,447 Westchester United Methodist Church. Scholarship Fund $6,103 Established in 2007 by Mark & Marianne Established in 1998 by Epsilon Phi Chapter of Valentine as a memorial to their son. The fund A. Iona Williamson Trust $4,949 Delta Theta Tau Sorority. The fund is to is to provide scholarships to high school Established in 1979 by the will of Miss provide scholarships to Pennville area Jay graduates who are active members of the Holy Williamson as a memorial to her parents, County High School graduates. Trinity Catholic Church, Bryant, Indiana, Monroe and Marie Williamson. Miss Catholic Youth Organization. Williamson was a longtime employee of First Wyatt Wells William R. Sudhoff Memorial National Bank and asked that the fund be used Scholarship Fund $37,038 Norm Vinson Scholarship Fund $29,052 to provide scholarships for students of Jay Established in 2002 by Jim and Pat Sudhoff in Established in 2009 by Toni and Joseph Vinson. County. memory of their son, a 1985 graduate of Jay The purpose of the fund is to provide County High School and a graduate of Indiana scholarships to graduates of Jay County High Zachary Allen Wolford 4-H Memorial University. The fund is to provide scholarships School with preference given to residents of Scholarship Fund $4,623 to Jay County High School graduates pursuing Pennville, Indiana. Established in 2005 by Heather Binegar, Zach’s a business degree at Indiana University mother. Zach was killed in a traffic accident Bloomington’s Kelley School of Business. Mike Walters Student/Athlete before finishing his first year at Ivy Tech State Scholarship Fund $32,203 College. Zach was a 10-year member of 4-H. Everett and Lisabeth Hiatt Taylor Established in 2003 by Mike Walters, a 1976 This fund is to provide scholarships to Memorial Scholarship Fund $9,226 graduate of Jay County High School. The fund graduates of Jay County High School, who are Established in 2013 by the family of Everett is to provide scholarships to JCHS graduates members of the 4-H goat project. and Lisabeth Taylor who were lifetime with a 3.0 or greater grade point average who residents of rural Jay County. Although unable have earned at least two varsity letters in to afford college himself, Everett understood athletics. Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 25 Margo Zielinski Council with a portion of a bequest from Mr. Hall. Council. The endowment is to provide a source Memorial Scholarship Fund $4,686 The fund is to provide operating support and is of funding available to the 4-H Council for Established in 2003 by Steve Zielinski in memory named in honor of Lee & Linda’s support of the support of its programs and facilities. of his wife who passed away after a valiant battle arts in Jay County. with cancer. Margo was a teacher in the Jay Jay County Fair Association, Inc. School Corporation for 31 years. The fund is to Tom Hunt Endowment for the Arts $4,855 Endowment Fund $44,851 provide scholarships to Jay County High School Established in 1994 by the Jay County Arts Established in 1994 by the Fair Association’s graduates pursuing a degree in education. Council in honor of Tom, a local business and Board of Directors. The fund is to provide civic leader who died in 1993. operating support. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TOTAL $7,962,606 Jay Community Center Jay County Fourth of July Endowment Fund $19,281 Committee, Inc. Endowment Fund $29,311 ORGANIZATION ENDOWMENT FUNDS Established in 2005 by the Jay Community Center. Established in 1994 by the Committee’s Board of An agency or organization creates a fund which The purpose of the fund is to provide operational Directors. The fund is to provide operating supports its mission. support. support as the committee helps celebrate our nation’s birthday. ACRES, Inc. Endowment $33,872 Jay County Boys Club Endowment $20,513 Established in 2006 by ACRES, Inc. The purpose Established in 1993 by the Boys Club Board of Jay County Historical Society of the fund is to provide support for ACRES, Inc. Directors. The purpose of the fund is to provide Genealogy Endowment Fund $3,648 operating support for the organization. Established in 2001 by the Jay County Genealogy Arts Place Endowment for the Arts Society, which merged with the Jay County First Merchants Bank $14,039 Myron Freeman Endowment Historical Society in 2009. The purpose of the Established in 1994 by the Jay County Arts for Jay County Boy Scouts $22,234 fund is to provide support for preservation and Council’s Board of Directors. The purpose of the Established in 1995 by the Jay County Boy Scouts collection of genealogy records and related fund is to provide operating support for the as an honor to Mr. Freeman who devoted much of programs conducted by the Jay County Historical organization. his life to the Boy Scouts. The fund is to provide Society. operating support for the organization. Arts Place Endowment for the Arts Jay County Pee Wee Football MainSource Bank $12,592 Jay County Cancer Society, Inc. Endowment Fund $23,755 Established in 1994 by the Jay County Arts Endowment Fund $41,200 Established in 1997 by the league’s Board of Council’s Board of Directors. The purpose of the Established in 2005 by the Jay County Cancer Directors. The fund is to provide operating fund is to provide operating support for the Society. The purpose of the fund is to support support for the league. organization. the mission of the Jay County Cancer Society. Jay County Public Library Habitat for Humanity of Jay County Crippled Children and Endowment Fund $304,989 Jay County, Inc. Endowment $1,723 Adults Memorial Fund $70,432 Established in 1993 by the trustees of the Jay Established in 2004 by the Habitat for Humanity Established in 1993 by the Board of Directors of County Public Library. The advised endowment of Jay County Board of Directors. The purpose of the Jay County Association for Crippled Children is to provide funds to help supplement the the fund is to provide operating support for the and Adults. A portion of a bequest from Sollie services provided by the organization. organization. Ankrom was used to establish this endowment that provides support to the organization. Jay County Scout Facilities, Inc. Lee G. and Linda L. Hall Endowment Fund $64,407 Endowment for the Arts $98,567 Jay County 4-H General Established in 2002 by the Jay County Scout Established in 1993 by the Jay County Arts Endowment Fund $24,427 Facilities, Inc. The fund is to provide support for Established in 1993 by the Jay County 4-H the operation of the Freeman Scout Cabin. 26 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc. Portland Monthly Meeting of Friends United Way of Jay County, Inc. Endowment Fund $28,145 Endowment Fund $11,534 Endowment Fund $235,180 Established in 1995 by the JRDS Board of Directors. Established in 2016 by Portland Monthly Meeting of Established in 1993 by the Board of Directors of the The fund is to provide operating support for the Friends. This fund is to provide operating support for local United Way. The fund is to provide operating organization. the church. support for the organization.
Limberlost Cemetery Association Fund $49,195 Portland Evening Optimist Club Fund $75,932 Westchester Cemetery Fund $6,086 Established in 2001 by the Limberlost Cemetery Established in 1992 by the Evening Optimist Club. Established in 2006 by the Nancy J. Saxman 2003 Association. The purpose of the fund is to provide This fund was the first between the Foundation and a Revocable Trust. The fund is to provide support for support for maintenance for the historical upkeep of local service club. The fund is an advised fund with maintenance and historical upkeep of the cemetery. the Limberlost Cemetery. youth as its focus. West Jay Community Center Meridian Health Services, Inc. Portland Morning Optimist Club Fund $31,893 Endowment Fund $117,322 Originally established in 1989 by the Morning Established in 2000 by the West Jay Community Endowment Fund $177,229 Established in 2004 by Comprehensive Mental Health Optimist Club to provide funding to programs, Center Board of Directors. The fund is to provide Services, Inc. The purpose of the fund is to provide services, and support to Jay County organizations. operating support for the organization. support for the educational, service and charitable The advised trust was transferred to The Portland purpose of Meridian Health Services, Inc. Foundation in 1993 to help carry out its purpose. Youth Service Bureau of Jay County, Inc. Endowment Fund $28,058 Portland Parks Endowment Fund $1,982 Established in 1995 by the Youth Service Bureau David Brent Miller Jay County Boys and Established in 2001 by the Portland Park Board. The Board of Directors. The fund is to provide operating Girls Club Fund $10,582 purpose of the fund is to provide support for the support for the organization. Established in 2011 through gifts from Barbara Portland Parks. Kadinger, Bob and Carol Stephens, and the Jay Community Center. The fund is to provide support ORGANIZATION ENDOWMENT for the Jay County Boys and Girls Clubs, programs of Portland Rotary Foundation TOTAL $1,675,759 Endowment Fund $39,687 the Jay Community Center. Mr. Miller, owner of Miller Established in 1998 by the Portland Rotary Aviation, died in a plane crash in March 2011. He was Foundation. The fund is to provide support to the NONPERMANENT FUNDS a long-time supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs Portland Rotary Foundation. programs. Freedom Park Fund $3,487 Linda Ripley and Ann Goodrich Established in 2004 to accept gifts for Freedom Park, National Center for Great Lakes Native Memorial Fund $11,692 which honors veterans of the United States Armed American Culture, Inc. Established in 2011 by the Jay Community Center, Forces. Endowment Fund $1,243 through a gift from Mrs. Ripley’s estate. The fund is Established in 2007 by the National Center for Great to provide support for the operation of the Lakes Native American Culture, Inc. The fund is to community center. NON PERMANENT FUNDS TOTAL $3,487 provide operating support for the organization. Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Indiana, Inc. Fund $4,630 GRAND TOTAL of FUNDS $30,292,570 Endowment for the Arts $10,673 Established in 2010 by the Board of Directors of the Established in 2002 by Arts Place, Inc. in honor of Mr. Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, Pierce, a local industrialist who died in 2001. Inc. The fund is to provide operating support for the organization.
Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 27 Scholarships Jay County students are given the opportunity to further their education at an institution of Kyra Braun The Portland Foundation Scholarship higher learning through scholarship funds established by generous donors at The Portland Foundation. In 2016, 119 students were awarded $318,060. Rachel Braun Haynes Starbuck II
RECIPIENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIEVED Blane Bray Frank Inman Memorial Scholarship Catherine Alig Alwyn Carder Scholarship Fund Abby Broering Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Scholarship Fund Rachel Antrim The Portland Foundation Scholarship Dr. Glade A. and Joyce H. McAfee Memorial Scholarship Fund Sophia Bader Jay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward & Marcella Smith Scholarship Tyler Brown Everett and Lisabeth Hiatt Taylor Memorial Scholarship Elda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship Jeff and Eileen Bickel Memorial Scholarship Fund Academic Award Dakota Brunswick Elda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship Fund Mariah Bailey Jay County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund Jay County French Connection Scholarship Fund Joe Scott Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund Dr. Kathleen Galbraith Memorial Medical Scholarship Ernest and Martha Loy Memorial Scholarship Fund Taylor Burris Orla L. and Ruth E. Tharp Educational Fund Jacob Barker Harold E. and Maxine E. Schutz Memorial Scholarship Fund Owin Buschur Mary Helen North Gildersleeve Scholarship Fund Travis Barton Edith Gaunt Memorial Scholarship Fund Georgetta Strait Memorial Scholarship Fund
Preston Bemis Matt Aker Memorial Scholarship Fund Alexander Clark Warren Wyatt Wells Memorial Scholarship Fund The Portland Foundation Scholarship F. Dale Jordan Scholarship Fund
Alison Betts First Bank of Berne Scholarship Fund Portland Evening Optimist Club Fund Colton Compton Jay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward & Frank Inman Memorial Scholarship Marcella Smith Scholarship Starbuck Business Scholarship Portland Lions Club Scholarship Fund Connor Daniels Academic Award Cassie Bice-Dunmoyer The Portland Foundation Scholarship Lilly Endowment Community Haley David Blackburn Randy O. Poole Memorial Scholarship Fund Tom Casey JCCT Memorial Fund Scholarship Recipient Matthew Blackford Frank Inman Memorial Scholarship Juan Pablo Heart and Attitude Scholarship Academic Award Lilly Endowment Community Quenten Bollinger Robert and Helen Brown McCreery Scholarship Fund Scholarship Recipient for 2016: Emma Laux The Portland Foundation Scholarship
Thomas Boozier The Portland Foundation Scholarship Emma is the daughter of Giles and Barbie Laux and resides in Portland. She attends Butler Ben Brandt Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Scholarship Fund University majoring in Psychology, and is a member of the Butler University Track Team. 28 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Scholarships Michael Denney Roberta Kay Beard Memorial Scholarship Fund Marisa Gross The Portland Foundation Scholarship Stephen Sain, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Miranda Denney Orla L. and Ruth E. Tharp Educational Fund Alyssa Hartley Michael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Fund Brian DeRome Robert and Helen Brown McCreery Scholarship Fund Starbuck Business Scholarship Paul B. and Ruth Schumaker Shimp Scholarship Fund F. Edward and Marcelle Young Smith Scholarship Fund Arnold and Eugenia Beumer Scholarship Fund Alisha Dickison Church Women United of Jay County Scholarship Fund Patricia Hein Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship Fund Stephanie Dirksen Russell and Mary Jane Figert Scholarship Fund Elda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship Fund Kaitlen Hemmelgarn Janet B. Arnold Memorial Scholarship Fund Alwyn Carder Scholarship Fund Academic Award Michael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Fund Sayger Holcomb Frank Inman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Brayden Dues Haynes Starbuck II Emily Horn Haynes Starbuck II
Cheyanne Dull Elizabeth Starbuck Scholarship II LeAnn Horn Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Scholarship Fund
Lyndee Evans Altrusa Scholarship Fund Lexie Hudson Academic Award
Bryce Fennig Madison High School Alumni Scholarship Fund Amber Huelskamp Marseal T. DeWeerd, Edith T. Horn and Virgie M. Brady Academic Award Memorial Scholarship Fund
Hanna Fields Portland Morning Optimist Club Fund Levi Hummel The Portland Foundation Scholarships The Portland Foundation Scholarship Blaine United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund Kristin Danae Corwin Memorial Scholarship Fund Jay County Pee Wee Football Scholarship Norm Vinson Scholarship Fund Kristen Ireland Elizabeth Starbuck Scholarship II Austin Fifer The Portland Foundation Scholarship Chandler Jacks Mike Walters Student Athlete Scholarship Fund Kendra Fortkamp The Portland Foundation Scholarship Emily Jobe Portland Evening Optimist Club Fund Kellie Fortkamp John L. Armantrout Science Scholarship Fund Russell and Mary Jane Figert Scholarship Fund James E. Hardy “Portland Panther” Scholarship Fund Christine Morrow Honorary Scholarship Fund Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalist Eric Bricker Memorial Scholarship Fund
Kaylyn Frye Haynes Starbuck II Skyler Johnson Meshberger Brothers Stone Corporation Scholarship Fund Maggie Frye Elizabeth Starbuck Scholarship II Jessica Kerrigan Haynes Starbuck II Randa Gillespie Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Scholarship Fund Andrew Kohler Starbuck Business Scholarship Troy Glattli Michael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Fund Michelle Bruggeman Memorial Scholarship The Portland Foundation Scholarship Fred Lingo Memorial Scholarship Fund Ava Kunkler Don E. Selvey Memorial Scholarship Fund William R. Sudhoff Memorial Scholarship Fund Lindsey Green Haynes Starbuck II The Portland Foundation Scholarship Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 29 Scholarships Tristin Kunkler The Portland Foundation Scholarship Jordan McMillan Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Scholarship Fund
Emma Laux Bryant High School Scholarship Fund Logan Miller Jay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward & Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Marcella Smith Scholarship The Portland Foundation Scholarship Brett Laux Ruth Starlin Schafer Fund to Assist Aspiring Artists Starbuck Art Scholarship Jessica Mills Alwyn Carder Scholarship Fund
Crystal Lee Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship Fund Chelsea Mock Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship Fund
Ashley Lowe Elizabeth Starbuck Scholarship II Laura Morrison Alwyn Carder Scholarship Fund
Alexis Loy Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship Fund Candace Muhlenkamp John Jay Center for Learning Scholarship Fund Robert Quadrozzi Memorial Scholarship Fund Hannah Lugar Orla L. and Ruth E. Tharp Educational Fund Elizabeth Starbuck II
Heather Lugar Haynes Starbuck II Lyla Muhlenkamp Michael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Fund The Portland Foundation Scholarship Hope Lugar Ruth Whipple Badders Scholarship Endowment Fund Sheri and Nicholas Reinhart Memorial Alwyn Carder Scholarship Fund Scholarship Fund
Hannah Lykins The Portland Foundation Scholarship Robert Myers Felts-Hanlin Scholarship Fund Jay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward & Savanna Mace Pay it Forward Scholarship Fund Marcella Smith Scholarship Robert M. and Ruth I. Miller Scholarship Fund The Portland Foundation Scholarship Portland Morning Optimist Club Fund Sarah Newton Elizabeth Starbuck Scholarship II Gabrielle Mann Dorothy O’Brien Gegenheimer Odle Scholarship Fund Starbuck Education Scholarship McKayla Norris Jay County High School Alumni Association Madonna Miller Memorial Teacher Scholarship Fund Scholarship Fund Eva Moore Gordon and Ernest Moore Scholarship Fund Elizabeth R. McCurdy Memorial Scholarship Fund Margo Zielinski Memorial Scholarship Fund Crystal R. and Patricia A. Gibson Scholarship Fund Pennville Church of Christ Scholarship Fund Ashley Mark Jay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward & Marcella Smith Scholarship Kylie Osborne The Portland Foundation Scholarship Academic Award Christian Peterson Bernice Tharp Gibble Memorial Teachers Mallory Marshall Starbuck Education Scholarship Fund Inman-Myers Scholarship Trust Katie Mast Starbuck Music Scholarship Weldon L. and Dorothy H. Hamma Scholarship Fund Sidney Pitman SDP Manufacturing, Inc. Scholarship Fund
Jordan McBride Haynes Starbuck II Abigail Reier Michael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Fund
Lillian McClung Alpha Associate Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa Grace Renz Raymond and Mary L. Shreeve Scholarship Trust Scholarship Fund The Portland Foundation Scholarship Sydney Robbins Justin Valentine Holy Trinity Catholic Portland Lions Club Scholarship Fund Church Scholarship 30 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Scholarships James Robinette Christopher Spradling Memorial Scholarship Fund Menausha VanSkyock Meshberger Brothers Stone Corporation Portland Evening Optimist Club Fund Scholarship Fund Legacy 2001 Scholarship Fund Elda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship Fund Mario Rodriguez Matt Aker Memorial Scholarship GOV. I.P. Gray Alumni Scholarship Fund Ray and Samaria J. McKinley Memorial The Portland Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Fund Stephen R. Myron 4-H Supreme Achiever Scholarship Fund McKayla Ronald Frank Inman Memorial Scholarship Fund Joshua Vaughn Raymond and Mary L. Shreeve Scholarship Trust Wayne W. and Marguerite M. Hinkle Scholarship Fund Jay County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund Anne Vormohr Jay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward & The Portland Foundation Scholarship Marcella Smith Scholarship Elda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship Fund Allison Ruiz Elda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship Fund Academic Award The Portland Foundation Scholarship Emilie Walter Portland Morning Optimist Club Fund Bowen Runyon Madison High School Alumni Scholarship Fund Frank Inman Memorial Scholarship Fund The Portland Foundation Scholarship Abigail Saxman Russell and Mary Jane Figert Scholarship Fund Sharon Dues Memorial Scholarship Fund Matt Weaver East Central Opportunities, Inc. Scholarship Fund Portland Foundation First in Class Award Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship Fund Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalist Megan Wellman The Portland Foundation Scholarship Julie Schubert Meshberger Brothers Stone Corporation Scholarship Fund Michelle Wellman Haynes Starbuck II The Portland Foundation Scholarship Catherine M. and Donald A. Schramm Scholarship Fund Mitchell Wellman Michael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Fund Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalist Starbuck Business Scholarship Thomas Shrack Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Scholarship Fund Abby Wendel Jeannie Habegger Scholarship Fund Zane Shreve Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship Fund Raymond and Mary L. Shreeve Scholarship Trust
Heather Stinson Elda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship Fund Samantha White The Portland Foundation Scholarship Vecil Bookout Schlechty Memorial Trust Kaitlen Wood Jay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward & Erica Swingley The Portland Foundation Scholarship Marcella Smith Scholarship
Sierra Trobridge Kris A. Rose “Wonder Woman” Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sarah Ullom Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship Fund
Jaclyn VanCise Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Scholarship Fund
Michael Vanover Starbuck Business Scholarship
Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 31 Grants fr om Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds Teacher Creativity Mini Grants Organization/Project Purpose Amount School/Teacher Purpose Amount American Legion Post 211 Air Conditioning Unit $5,000 Bloomfield Elementary Grade 2 Fund the purchase of “Hot Dots” Arts Place Visual Arts Director position $10,000 Ms. Amy Fullenkamp pens and accompanying educational MusicWorks Program $35,000 cards $268 Arts in the Parks $10,000 Bloomfield Elementary School Grade 5 Fund the purchase of an iPad Mini Community & Family Services Heartlite Program $4,000 Mr. Giles Laux protective case and iTunes card $300 Webinar Training $665 Bloomfield Elementary School Fund the purchase of “LiPS stick” Hoosier’s Feeding the Hungry Processing of donated meat $1,500 Kindergarten, Ms. Shalee Myron flash drive $214 Jay County 4th of July Committee 4th of July Activites $10,000 Jay County Bicentennial Committee Bicentennial Activities $7,500 East Jay Middle School Grade 8 Fund for “STARS Student” incentive Jay Community Center Boomer Sports Program $35,000 8th Grade Team Teachers program $300 New Senior Center $65,000 East Jay Middle School Grade 8 Fund the purchase of booklets and Senior Citizen Programing $20,000 Ms. Kemper Amstutz drawstring bags for 8th grade Jay County Conservation Club Lawn Mower, Chairs, & Tables $7,323 Washington D.C. trip $300 Jay County Fair Association Correct Sanitary Sewer $30,000 East Jay Middle School Grade 8 Fund the purchase of “Egghead Replace Existing Lighting $35,000 Ms. Tavia Boolman Flexible Gooseneck Document Jay County Historical Society New Canopies $2,479 Camera” $300 New Driveway $1,068 East Jay Middle School Grade 8 Fund to support students creating Heritage Festival $3,500 Ms. Tavia Boolman their own electronic books $250 Jay County Music Foundation 2016 Concert Series $5,000 East Jay Middle School Grade 8 Fund the purchase of a Ladibug Jay County Soil & Water Conservation Educational Field Days $2,080 Ms. Gina Brockman document camera $295 Jay County Special Olympics Entry Fees $7,000 Jay-Randolph Developmental Services Transportation for JRDS Clients $10,000 General Shanks Elementary School Fund the purchase of a computer John Jay Center for Learning Robotics Camps $11,015 Grade 5, Mr. Rod Wolford learning program $300 Senior Learning Series $10,000 Jay County High School Fund the purchase of an art exhibit New Speaker Series & Symposium $5,000 Ms. Jacqueline Analco at JCHS $300 College Career Connection Program $4,416 Jay County High School Fund the purchase of an art exhibit Phone/Intercom System $5,945 Ms. Kathy Ayers at JCHS $300 Second Harvest Food Bank Jay County Tailgate Program $5,000 Jay County High School Fund the purchase of materials for a State of the Heart Hospice Purchase Educational Resources $4,000 Ms. Carol Gebert play $300 Trinity United Methodist Church Jay School Corporation Speech & Fund the purchase of Language LAB Food Pantry Food for the Pantry $2,000 Language, Ms. Beth Mathewson program $291 West Jay Community Center New Office Equipment $900 Jay School Corporation Speech & Youth Service Bureau Born to Learn Program $10,000 Language, Ms. Beth Mathewson Fund the purchase of Hokki Stools $291 KARRS Program $7,500 Judge Haynes Elementary School Fund the purchase of fidget items Total $372,891 Grades K-5, Ms. Catherine Berno for students with sensory needs $300 Pennville Elementary School Grade 4 Fund the purchase of Chromebooks Ms. Kris Wolford $300 Redkey Elementary School Grades 1-5 Fund the purchase of activity/learning Ms. Cathy Fugiett centers $300 Continued on next page 32 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Teacher Creativity Mini Grants School/Teacher Purpose Amount Redkey Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund to create a “Makerspace” in Ms. Cathy Fugiett school library $300 Redkey Elementary School Grades Fund the purchase of rhythmic PreK-5, Ms. LaVetha Loucks streamers and scarves $300 Redkey Elementary School Grade 4 Fund the purchase of Flash Master Ms. Becky May learning game $292 Redkey Elementary School Kindergarten Fund the purchase of “LiPS Stick” Ms. Shalee Myron flash drive $214 Westlawn Elementary Grade 1-5 Fund the purchase of clay and glaze Ms. Kelly Bricker for art class $244 Westlawn Elementary School Grades 1-5 Fund the purchase of activity/learning Ms. Cathy Fugiett centers $300 Westlawn Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund to create a “Makerspace” in Ms. Cathy Fugiett school library $300 Westlawn Elementary School Grade 2 Fund the purchase of a wireless Ms. Donna Geesaman microphone system $300 FRIENDS OF Westlawn Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund the purchase of rhythmic JAY COUNTY AGRICULTURE Ms. LaVetha Loucks streamers and scarves $300 Westlawn Elementary School Grade 2 Fund the purchase of mini geometric Ms. Brenda Lykins solid shape sets $300 Westlawn Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund the purchase of 24 recorded As of December 31, 2016 the Friends of Jay County Agriculture Endowment Ms. Christa Robinson sessions of the National Reading has grown to $140,118, and the Friends of Jay County Agriculture Fund has grown to $13,136. Recovery Conference $300 Grants awarded to: Jay County FFA Soil Judging Team- $1,000 to fund expenses for the National Land Judging Contest in Oklahoma City. Jay County FFA- $1,500 to help pay for a chapter drone
Donors Fred & Liz Bailey D&G Farms Dennis & Marianne Horn Matt & Jennifer Johnson Tom & Phyllis Johnson
Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 33 Combined Statements of Financial Position For the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016 Assets Liabilities and Net Assets 12/31/2016 12/31/2015 12/31/2016 12/31/2015 Current Assets: Current Liabilities: Cash and cash equivalents $ 371,233 $ 338,593 Current portion of-non-current liability $ 35,794 36,563 Cash and cash equivalents 39,641 41,876 Total current liabilities 35,794 36,563 Temporarily restricted 410,874 380,469 Non-Current Liabilities: Income tax receivable 26 26 Liabilities for assets held for others 991,041 943,632 Investments; at market Less: Amount to be disbursed Assets held for others 240,153 192,446 within one year (35,794) (36,563) Investments; at market Temporarily restricted 3,336,802 3,011,697 Total non-current liabilities 955,247 907,069 Total current assets 3,987,855 3,584,638 Total liabilities 991,041 943,632 Property and Equipment; at cost Net Assets: Computer hardware 14,129 14,129 Unrestricted 779,466 770,703 Computer software 2,370 2,370 Temporarily restricted 3,376,443 3,053,573 Leasehold improvements 412,143 412,143 Permanently restricted 25,358,711 24,103,865 Office furniture and fixtures 12,165 12,165 440,807 440,807 Total net assets 29,514,620 27,928,141 Less: Accumulated depreciation (253,023) (229,146) 187,784 211,661 Total liabilities and net assets $ 30,505,661 28,871,773 Land - Freedom Park 220,423 220,423
Total property and equipment 408,207 432,084
Noncurrent Assets: Investments; at market Assets held for others 750,888 751,186 Investments; at market Permanently restricted 25,355,240 24,100,391 Investments; at cost Permanently restricted 03 Paintings - Permanently restricted 3,471 3,471
Total noncurrent assets 26,109,599 24,855,051
Total assets $30,505,661 28,871,773
34 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future Combined Statements of Activities For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total
Revenues, Gains. and Other Support: Contributions $ 341 $ 88,716 $ 938,594 $ 1,027,651 Interest and dividends 604,368 604,368 Realized and unrealized gains and (losses) from investments, net 1,466,911 535 1,467,446 Loss on disposal of fixed assets Partnership investment income (loss) 141 141 341 2,159,995 939,270 3,099,606 Less: Contributions to assets held for others (14,702) (14,702) Less: Investment income from assets held for others (53,727) (53,727) 341 2,106,268 924,568 3,031,177 Net assets released from restrictions 1,453,120 (1,783,398) 330,278
Total revenues, gains, and other support 1,453,461 322,870 1,254,846 3,031,177
Grants, Scholarships, and Other Expenses: Grants 736,704 736,704 Scholarships 308,577 308,577 Investment management fees 36,410 36,410 Trustee fees 129,429 129,429 Functional expenses - Per attached schedule 254,598 254,598 1,465,718 1,465,718 Less: Disbursements from assets held for others (21,020) (21,020)
Total distributions and other expenses 1,444,698 1,444,698
Change in Net Assets 8,763 322,870 1,254,846 1,586,479
Net Assets - Beginning 770,703 3,053,573 24,103,865 27,928,141
Net Assets - Ending $ 779,466 $ 3,376,443 $ 25,358,711 $ 29,514,620
Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future 35 $ 6 $ $ 3 $ 1 $ 2 8 $ 2 . 1 2 K 3 $ 5 3 . 7 5 3 9 5 0 $ K 3 4 $ K M 9 6 K 0 4 M 4 K 0 7 4 $ $ K Assets Gifts Grants K 5 5 $ 1 $ 2 2 1 3 5 3 1 . . 9 7 $ 7 K K $ 0 0 2 5 1 $ M 5 K . 35 M
6 1.5 1 6 $ . 9 9 3 1 $ M 0 5 $ 8 1 K M 1 . 9 3 9 . 0 0 . 5 M 30 7 6 M M $ $ 4 2 1.2 1 3 . 0 . 7 0 5 $ M 25 M $ 3 $ $ 1 $ 0 $ 1 $ 2 . 2 . 4 3 . 2 1 1 8 8 . $ 0 9 0 9 . . . 3 2 7 M 8 M 3 3
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For the year ending December 31, 2016, The Portland Foundation’s rate of return on its investment portfolio was 8.3% 2016 Grants 1951 – 2016 Grants Scholarships $318,060 33% Scholarships $ 5,506,516 36% Community Development 230,730 24% Arts & Culture 2,977,675 19% Arts & Culture 184,994 19% Community Development 2,905,037 19% Education 97,416 10% Education 1,496,377 10% Youth 77,632 8% Health & Human Services 1,377,367 9% Health & Human Services 63,742 6% Youth 1,223,582 7% $ 972,574 $15,486,554
36 Honoring the Past and Preparing for the Future How to Give Through The Applying for Grants The Portland Foundation encourages requests from any new or existing charitable Portland Foundation organization or community agency in Jay County. Donors can give to existing funds or create new ones that best serve their needs and charitable interests. Prospective donors are urged to discuss the various options Grant Policies listed below with their attorney, accountant, or other financial advisor. Grant proposals must have direct relevance to Jay County charitable needs.
Endowment Funds Areas The Portland Foundation wants to support are: An endowment fund is a living memorial that may carry your family name. It creates • Start-up costs for new programs a pool of charitable assets that provides enduring charitable support. Donors may • One-time projects or needs choose one of five ways to have their contributions administered: • Capital needs beyond an applicant organization’s capabilities and means
Unrestricted Generally, The Portland Foundation does not support: The donor allows the Board of Trustees the freedom to choose the grant recipients • Individuals, other than scholarships and respond to changing needs in the community. • Religious or sectarian purposes Field of Interest • Make-up of operating deficits, post-event or after-the-fact situations The donor may specify a field of interest, but leaves selection of the exact recipients • Endowment campaigns to the discretion of the Board of Trustees. • Propaganda, political or otherwise, attempting to influence legislation or intervene in any political affairs or campaigns Restricted The donor may name one or more particular agencies or institutions to receive Requests are reviewed and voted on twice a year. Deadline dates are typically in grants. January and July and are announced in the local media.
Scholarship Foundation staff will review the grant request and will contact the requesting The donor outlines the criteria for awards to deserving students so they may pursue organization for any additional information or clarification. Following staff review, the educational opportunities. proposals are sent to the Board of Trustees for evaluation and funding recommendation. Donor Advised The donor may suggest possible grant recipients to the Foundation each year. Following the next regularly scheduled board meeting, applicants are informed in writing of the Board’s decisions as well as any conditions placed on a grant.
Planned Gifts Providing Lifetime Income The mission of The Portland Foundation is to enhance Planned gifts provide the benefits of charitable giving, while affording you and loved the quality of life for the people of Jay County, Indiana, ones income from the donated assets. now and for generations to come, Through The Portland Foundation, donors have the opportunity to preserve and by building community endowment, effecting significant strengthen the Jay County community. For information on these and other ways to impact through grantmaking and use The Portland Foundation, call Doug Inman at (260) 726 -4260. providing leadership on key community issues. THE NONPROFIT ORG. PORTLAND U.S. POSTAGE FOUNDATION PAID PORTLAND, IN 47371 PERMIT NO. 4 112 East Main Street Portland, IN 47371 Return Service Requested
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2016 Board of Trustees Pat Bennett, President Dean Jetter, Immediate Past President Ron Laux Rex Journay, Vice President Jeremy Gulley John Moore Robin Alberson, Secretary/Treasurer Tammy Hanlin Rob Penrod Sta ff Douglas L. Inman, Executive Director Jill A. Fisher, Program Officer Lindsey S. Leonhard, Office Coordinator Past Board Members Ethel Cartwright 1952- 1970 Imelda McKeown 1970- 1977 William W. Hinkle 1989- 1998 Julie Forcum 2001-2010 Orville Bechdolt 1952- 1954 John Coldren 1971- 1985 Stan Teeter 1989- 1993 Marianne Horn 2002-2011 Joseph Burke 1952- 1959 R. Dwight Young 1973- 1982 Doug Milligan 1989-2002 Giles Laux 2003-2009 Charles Baird 1952- 1954 Lon Racster 1976- 1989 Ruth Ann Widman 1989-2002 Rosalie Clamme 2003-2012 James Abromson 1952- 1976 Edna Elliott 1977- 1985 Gretchen Young 1991-2000 Eric Reynolds 2003-2012 John S. Hardy, Sr. 1952- 1972 James Peterson 1977- 1986 John Brigham 1993-1999 Julie Barber 2003-2006 Hugh N. Ronald, Jr. 1954- 1969 Maxwe ll Naas 1978- 1987 Ethelyn Glentzer 1997-2001 Mary Davis 2007-2014 Robe rt Sm ith 1954- 1967 Marian F. Abromson 1983- 1988 Phil Frantz 1999-2008 Dr. David Fullenkamp 2007-2015 Rev. Virgil Bjork 1959- 1961 Joel Roberts 1985- 1989 Ron Freeman 1999-2008 Emily Goodrich Roberts 2010-2013 John Bodle 1961- 1976 Jack Ronald 1986- 1996 Darrell Reeves 2000-2002 Stephanie Robinson 2013-2014 David Mosier 1967- 1971 JoAnn Vormohr 1987- 1990 Greg Moser 2000-2003 Byron Nesbitt 1969- 1977 Sally Naas Mauger 1988- 1988 Dr. Mark Haggenjos 2001-2007