TCF Annual Report 07 Web

Our Mission
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Hancock County area through collaborative leadership, responsible grantmaking, and development of philanthropic giving.
Table of Contents
Letter from the President 3 How Will You Remember Your Community? 5 They Remembered Their Community 7 Dorney Legacy Society 9 Working with the Foundation 11 Ways To Give 13 Handbags That Help 15 The Family Center 16-17 Our New Funds 19-23 Funds of the Foundation 25-39 Our Donors 41-49 Our Grants 51-56 Our Scholarship Recipients 56-58 Guidelines for Grantseekers 59 HancockREADS 60 Hancock Education Fund 61 Youth Philanthropy, ECLIPSe 62-63 National Standards 65 Board of Directors 67 Staff 67 Our Volunteers & Committee Members 68-69 Finance & Investment Committee 71 Investment Managers 71 Financial Report 72-73
2007 Annual Report - How Will You Remember Your Community?
1976
1976 1979 1987
L. Dale Dorney leaves a $5 million bequest dedicated to strengthening collegiate business

education in Ohio and improving the quality of life in Hancock County. The first grants are distributed from the L. Dale Dorney Fund, a trust of the Cleveland Foundation. The first officer.
local office of the L. Dale Dorney Fund opens with Barbara Deerhake as program

1991

1992
G. Norman Nicholson and Thomas B. Donnell co-chair the steering committee of community leaders to establish a community foundation in Hancock County.

1993
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is established under the guiding arm of the Cleveland Foundation. Marathon Oil Company makes the first gift to The Community Foundation. Thomas B. Donnell establishes the first Foundation.
1992
donor-advised fund at The Community

1994

1996
The first scholarship is established at The Community FoundationThe Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship. The Advisory Committee of The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation makes the first Foundation grant. The portion of the Dorney Fund allocated to Hancock County is invested in The Community
1999
1999
L. Dale Dorney Legacy
Foundation when it becomes independent from the Cleveland Foundation. The Foundation, now governed by a Board of Directors, names G. Norman Nicholson as Chairman and Barbara Deerhake as President.
Society
is established to honor Mr. Dorneys generous gift.
The Foundation office is moved from the Jones building to the Glass Block Building. Frank and Annett Hollington Guglielmi establish the first supporting organization. The Marie Berry Scholarship program is now administered by The Community Foundation. The first endowment-building campaign is conducted to meet the public support test. Three initiatives are started: ECLIPSe, HancockREADS, and the Hancock Education Fund. The Community Foundation works with United Way and the ADAMHS Board to complete a
2000

2001

2002

2003
community needs assessment. The Foundation serves as fiscal sponsor of the Veterans Memorial Project. Grant awards top the million-dollar mark, totaling $1,003,033.
The completion of 10 years of successful service to our community is celebrated. Assets grow to $27.5 million and grantmaking surpasses the $1.1 million mark. The Family Center project, to establish a multi-tenant nonprofit center at 1800 North Blanchard Street, begins. Grantmaking increases by $700,000 to over $1.8 million.

2004

2005

2006
Foundation receives the single largest gift to date$25 million in unrestricted assets from the estate of Madeleine Thomas Schneider. This gift nearly doubles the assets of the Foundation. The Community Foundation celebrates 10 years of grantmaking. The opens its doors to house 17 nonprofit organizations.
Family Center
2006

2007
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
2008

2008
Foundation assets top $75 million, with a record $2.7 million given in grant awards. The Dorney Fund has contributed more than $7 million in grant funding over the last 30 years.
After 21 years, Barbara Deerhake, the first local program officer for the Dorney Fund and founding president of The Community Foundation, retires.
A Message to the Community

How will you remember your community? On the inside covers and throughout this annual report you will find photos of memorable places and events in Findlay and Hancock County. We hope that these images remind you of what a wonderful community we live inrich in both history and in spirit. This annual report also tells the stories of individuals who remembered their community by leaving a lasting legacy through The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. Many individuals and families have established funds to support local nonprofit agencies, send students to college, and remember causes close to their hearts. Others have established unrestricted funds to give the Foundation the flexibility to meet the future changing needs of our community. Leaving a legacy gift is a wonderful way to remember your community. Why should you remember your community through a legacy gift? Some of you may want to give back to the community where you were raised, where you worked, where you owned your business, or where you reared your family. Some may wish to create a legacy in our community knowing that you will not be forgotten, or you may wish to memorialize a parent, spouse, or loved one. Perhaps you want to create a legacy because you know other people who have done so. Whatever your reasons, we can assure you that your gift will be taken care of and used according to your instructions. Working with you and your professional advisors, we can make giving easy and uncomplicated. I encourage you to remember your community by making a bequest or planned gift to help the Foundation continue making a difference in our community. Of course, gifts during your lifetime are also welcomed. A great example of a legacy gift that has forever changed our community is the 2005 gift we received from Madeleine Thomas Schneider. This year we undertook a project to document her life, and while immersed in the rich history of this family, the common thread throughout was the strong tie Madeleine had to Findlay and Hancock County. Even though she lived in other communities all of her adult life, she remembered her community in her estate plan and by doing so, ensured that her legacy will live on forever. While her generous gift may be larger than most people are able to give, her story reveals generations of caring and dedication to our community that is no different from the many families who have roots in Hancock County. Please remember, gifts large and small are all important. Charitable giving is for everyone! In 2007, over 1,200 individuals made gifts totaling $2,272,275 to The Community Foundation to benefit Findlay and Hancock County. Because of their generosity, the Foundations assets have grown to more than $75 million. This allowed us to grant a record $2.7 million to local nonprofit organizations last year. As most of you know, I will be retiring in 2008 after 21 years with the Dorney Fund and The Community Foundation. I approach my retirement, not surprisingly, with mixed emotionsknowing that I will miss working with all of you; yet feeling fully confident that this organization is poised for a brilliant future. The Board of Directors has set in place a strategic plan with a clear vision for the future, and our talented staff will continue to grow the legacy of this organization and the good work were doing in our community. As I close, I wish to thank our local nonprofit organizations who are at the forefront every dayworking together to make life better for so many people in our community. I thank our board of directors for giving me the opportunity to lead this Foundation and to have a role in the development and growth of our community. And last, but certainly not least, I wish to thank each of our donors for putting their confidence and trust in the Foundation. It is because of you that our community will continue to grow and prosper for generations to come. Sincerely, Barbara M. Deerhake President
A Message to the Community
Dear Friends,
Downtown Findlay
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Alphonse Karr This photo taken in the late 1950s or early 1960s shows downtown Findlay. Notice the buildings and landmarks we still see today, like the courthouse, the Marathon Building (then Ohio Oil Co.), and most of the downtown retail buildings. Then remember the ones that are no more, like the tip-top of the former Hancock County Sheriff s Department building (at the very bottom of the photo) and the Phoenix Hotel (across from the courthouse). Think about the buildings and landmarks that are new to the landscape like the Municipal Building and Justice Center. Downtown Findlay has changed a lot in the last 50 years, but in many ways its still very much the same. Businesses and buildings may have come and gone, but the entrepreneurial spirit and the strong sense of community are all still very much alive and thriving. Photo courtesy of The Courier.
How Will You Remember Your Community?

As you read through this annual report, let your mind explore the possibilities . . . ways in which you might remember your community through a charitable contribution. What is important to you? Is there a nonprofit organization dear to your heart? Perhaps youd like to leave a lasting gift for your church or school. Whatever your passion, whatever your special memory, take a moment to reflect on the community you call home . . . and how you might provide for its future.
How Will Your Community Remember You?

How will people remember you in fifty years? . . . one hundred years? . . . two hundred years? By remembering your community with an endowed legacy gift, you can ensure that people will remember you for generations to come . . . even forever. Imagine touching a life 50 years from now. Picture neighborhoods where everyone has a home, healthy children have never known abuse or neglect, good schools abound for hungry young minds, college educations are financially attainable for everyone . . . and good jobs are waiting for them. Who could make this all possible? You can make it not just possible, but a reality. If youd like to be remembered for contributions like these, The Community Foundation can help. Each of our funds was created by someone driven to do good things for our community. People like L. Dale Dorney, Madeleine Thomas Schneider, Tell and Opal Thompson, M. Margaret Foster, Patty and John Luther, Beverly Fisher, Charles and Mariann Younger, George Countryman, Philip D. Gardner, and Floyd and Alice Curran to name only a few. Take a look at our complete list of funds beginning on page 25 for more examples of how people have remembered our community and left legacies that will be remembered and appreciated forever. Whether you have modest means or plentiful resources, we can help you shape your own charitable legacy to make a lasting difference for our community, anonymously, or in your name. Please enjoy the memories this publication evokes, and enjoy thinking about the impact you can make on Findlay and Hancock County with your own legacy. How will you remember your community. . . and how will your community remember you? v
REMEMBER YOUR COMMUNITY
How Will You Remember Your Community?
Dorney
L. Dale Dorney
1886 - 1976
Madeleine Thomas Schneider

1914 - 2005
M. Margaret Foster
1913 - 2005
They Remembered Their Community...

L. Dale Dorney
L. Dale Dorney is the father of philanthropy in our community. A shy and private man, Dale made his mark as an astute businessman and wise investor, yet always downplayed his material wealth. Few knew the extent to which Dale had pursued his life-long dream of building a substantial asset that would lastingly serve his beloved community. Even fewer knew of the $5 million estate he had built, nearly half of which he would leave to Findlay and Hancock County. In 1977, the year following his death, the L. Dale Dorney Fund was created as a trust of the Cleveland Foundation. Dale had hoped that this gift might one day form the nucleus of a community foundation. His dream came to fruition in 1992 when The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation was established under the nurturing arm of the Cleveland Foundation. On February 28, 1999, The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation became an independent entity. In the last thirty years, the Dorney Fund has granted more than $7 million to our community and today is valued at more than $13.8 million. The impact of his legacy has been so substantial that it can reasonably be said that every Hancock County resident has been impacted by his gift in one way or another. v
Madeleine Thomas Schneider

Madeleine Thomas Schneider is a true daughter of Findlay, with roots reaching back to the earliest pioneers who settled in our community in the 1800s. The co-valedictorian of the Findlay High School Class of 1932, Madeleine went on to receive both her bachelors and masters degrees in physics from prestigious Smith College. She nobly served her country during World War II, and loved and supported her husband throughout his groundbreaking career in neurosurgery. While she lived in other communities all of her adult life, Madeleine never forgot her roots in Findlay. Through the years, she always kept close tabs on her hometown through the Courier and through frequent contact with close friends and family. Through friends and financial advisors she began to learn more about Hancock Countys growing community foundation. And even though she never met with a Foundation representative, she made provisions in her will for the majority of her estate to be left to Findlay and Hancock County as an unrestricted fund of The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. Upon her passing in 2005, her gift of more than $25 million nearly doubled the assets of the Foundation. Her gift has already made a lasting impact on our community, helping to fund The Family Center operations and many other vital community projects. v
M. Margaret Foster
Born in Findlay in 1913, Margaret graduated from Findlay High School and Bowling Green State University. She served the youth of our community as a teacher for 38 years, including locally at Arcadia Local Schools and Donnell Junior High School. Believing strongly in the power of education, Margaret wanted to make a difference in our community. Knowing that she could do so through The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, in 1999 she established three scholarships: the M. Margaret Foster Scholarship, the William Clark Foster Scholarship (in honor of her brother, a local attorney), and the American Association of University Women Scholarship. At that time she also established a fund for the City Mission, an emergency shelter for those in need. In 2000, she established funds to support the Findlay-Hancock County Public Librarys Genealogy Department and the Hancock Historical Museum, specifically the Little Red Schoolhouse, the MacArthur Train, and the Mae Hutson Local History Resource Center. Knowing that the Foundation would follow her wishes, Margaret used her estate plan to establish five additional funds: the M. Margaret Foster Fund for CASA/GAL, M. Margaret Foster Fund for United Way of Hancock County Agency Support, M. Margaret Foster Education Fund, M. Margaret Foster Health Fund, and the M. Margaret Foster Women and Childrens Fund. Just as she touched many lives during her teaching career, Margaret will continue to touch many more lives as her gifts provide support for the agencies and causes she cared about. v
THEY REMEMBERED...
Three wonderful examples of remembering your community are L. Dale Dorney, Madeleine Thomas Schneider, and M. Margaret Foster. Each of these individuals left a legacy to our community that will continue to grow and give forever. The impact of their forethought and generosity will be felt by Findlay and Hancock County for generations to come.
L. Dale Dorney
On September 11, 1987, the courtyard in front of the Findlay Municipal Building was named Dorney Plaza in honor of Leland Dale Dorney. Then mayor, Keith Romick, noted , As we walk through the plaza, none of us will ever forget L. Dale Dorney. At that time, the Dorney Fund had already granted more than $1.5 million to local agencies. Today, the fund has granted over $7 million and is valued at more than $13.8 million. In 1999, the Foundation established the Dorney Legacy Society in honor of the man who cared so deeply for his community. Many others have shared the same commitment and have joined the Society by making a planned gift to the Foundation during their lifetime, in a will, or other estate plans. He loved Findlay. He wanted to leave something that would endure and, with the proper attention, make our community an even better place to live for future generations. The Honorable Allan H. Davis Chairperson of the original Dorney Fund Distribution Committee
Dorney Legacy Society

Be named in Foundation publications. Wed like to give
others the opportunity to follow your example of community stewardship and leadership. (We also respect the wishes of those who prefer to give anonymously.)
Your planned gift or bequest puts you in good company today. Tomorrow, your endowed fund will be multiplied
Name your charitable fund. As you plan your legacy, the
fund can bear your name or you can honor the name of your family or loved ones. You may, of course, choose anonymity instead.
Share your personal history. Wed like to preserve your
with gifts from other caring individuals and families to do good works in our community for generations to come. The Foundation provides confidential philanthropic services to prospective donors, without pressure or obligation. Our staff will work with you and your professional advisor to provide information and ideas on how you can incorporate charitable giving into your estate plan. For more information on planned giving or the Dorney Legacy Society please contact the Foundation at 419-425-1100. v
story and photographs for future generations who will receive grants from your named fund.
Attend special community events. Let us introduce you
to other generous people who have also provided for Findlay and Hancock Countys future in their estate plans.
Learn of changes in Ohio probate or federal tax law.
Working with your professional advisor, we want to make
Dorney Legacy Society Members

Herb S. Aldrich* W. Sherman* and Wanda Alge Eva Kate Cowen Anderson* Gertrude O. Anderson* Albert J. Ball* Randy Baker John C.* and Jane C. Barbieri Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Barchent, Jr. Daniel R. Bennett* Richard N. and Mildred B. Bishop Ben Breece* Joseph R.* and Westelle L.* Browne James F. and Mary Alys Brucklacher April Lynn Rodeheffer Burbach* Lora Wiest Burgderfer* Kylene Bycynski* Ruth E.* and Kenneth C. Casteel James L. Child, Jr.* Charles Robert Clapper* Harry F. Cooper* George E. Countryman* Floyd J.* and Alice K.* Curran James* and Marie Dally Irma Maxheimer Dana* Richard (Dick) E. Daugherty Judge Allan H. Davis William P.* and Pauline J.* Deisel Dr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Deerhake Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Donnell L. Dale Dorney* Mary Ann Emerine* Jennifer L. Fell* Mary E. Fell G. Richard* and Beverly Fisher M. Margaret Foster* William Clark Foster* Philip D. Gardner* Sara Wagner Gast* Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Jean C. Graham Frank and Annett Hollington Guglielmi Evelyn J. Burkey Hamilton Beth Bradley Heck* W. Kenneth* and R. Ruth* Helvie John W. Hollington* J. William Hollington Earl E. Irons* William H. Jackson* Ronald N. Jenkins* Kyle Dean Johnson* April Sue Jones* Brad Joseph* Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka* George H. and Helen K. Koepke Vance Kramer III* Derek T. Krueger* Marjorie Kuhlman* William H.* and Martha E.* Lape Gertrude A. Lee* David Lodge* Kyle P. Luginbuhl* Benjamin R. L. Lunn* Patricia M. and John M.* Luther Gordon* and Marilyn* Macklin Punk* and Martha* Mains Howard* and Carolyn* Marvin M. Andrew May* Richard J. McCall* Richard and Lynn McCord Robert L. McClellan Erica Miller* Glendora Mills* Thomas E. Moore Zach Morgan* James A. Moul Barbara and Richard Muzy Michael Needler Family G. Norman and Jane* Nicholson John Noble* Tom* and Esther Orndorff Mike and Pat Oxley Jim and Mahrokh (Esfandiary) Palte Sterling* and Meredith* Pfeiffer Mary Ellen Poff* G. (Bud)* and Valerie* Poole J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt Roger Renz* E.D. (Bud)* and Jean* Retter Marv and Judy Rower Ralph Russo John H. Schaefer* Madeleine Thomas Schneider* Elaine Schoonmaker Dorothy F. Secor* John Edward Seman* Robert A. Shamp* T.R. Shoaff* Dr. Thomas Richard Shoupe* Wendene Wilson Shoupe Don V. Sink and Mary (Pat) Sink Gene and Elaine Stevens Robert L.* and Dortha W.* Stober Roberta Stober Glen R. Stover* John P. Stozich* Jack and Midge Thomas Richard Thompson* Tell* and Opal* Thompson Jane J. and Raymond J.* Tille, M.D. Mary Jo Urshalitz* Anna VanGorder* Leo Vielhaber* Deborah Ruth Wall* James and Patricia Wall C.P.* and Evelyn J. Weaver Walter L. Weber* Lester L. Werntz* Barton* and Josephine* Wilson Leo* and Virginia* Woodward Grant* and Emily* Young Charles J. Younger Christopher Jon Younger George R.* and Harriet J.* Younger Mariann Dana Younger Paul Randolph Younger Scott Charles Younger Stephen Dana Younger Linda B. Ziegler* Anonymous (16) *deceased
DORNEY LEGACY SOCIETY
Donors who make a commitment to Findlay and Hancock Countys future through a planned gift or bequest to the Foundation are eligible to join the Dorney Legacy Society. All donors who have established permanent funds are also named to the Society. As a member of the Dorney Legacy Society, youll be invited to:
sure your estate plan continues to accomplish your personal, financial, and charitable objectives.
County Fair
Hancock County Fair

Hancock Countys deep agricultural roots are celebrated each year at the Hancock County Fair. The junior fair livestock auction, held on Labor Day for over 60 years, is a day-long event which showcases hundreds of animals and is the culmination of many months of hard work. Hancock Countys first fair was held in October 1852, just north of the Blanchard River at the site of a former brickyard. In the early years, the fairgrounds moved many times. After several years without a fair, the newly reorganized Hancock County Agricultural Society held its first fair in 1938 at the Old Millstream Fairgrounds on East Sandusky Street in Findlay, where it is located today. The first permanent buildings at the fairgrounds included a draft horse barn, which was obtained from Ebenezer Mennonite Church near Bluffton; a hog barn, purchased from Blufftons Mennonite Reformed Church; and an old office building from the Fostoria Board of Education. Photos courtesy of Randy Roberts, The Courier.
10 The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
Working with the Foundation

Why use The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation to plan your charitable legacy?
YOU are the one who makes the difference. YOU are the one who sees both the burdensome problems and the boundless possibilities in our community. YOU are the one who can help. We are the ones who will care for your gift. We will ensure that it continues to make the greatest difference possible, in accordance with your personal wishes. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States today. We serve the Greater Findlay and Hancock County area, offering people a variety of ways to touch our community through charitable giving. We provide a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. We offer a wide variety of giving tools to help you achieve your unique and personal charitable goals. When you work with The Community Foundation, you also benefit from the expertise of experienced local staff, community leadership, and professional investment management. v
Garry Peiffer, Finance & Investment Committee Chairman, and Norm Nicholson, The Community Foundation Board Vice Chairman. Garry and Norm are just two of the many people in our community who volunteer their time to support the work of the Foundation.
Ten reasons people choose to give through The Community Foundation...

1. We are a local organization with deep roots in the community. 2. Our professional staff has broad expertise regarding community issues and needs. 3. We provide personalized service tailored to each individuals charitable and financial interests. 4. Our funds help people invest in the causes they care about most. 5. We accept a wide variety of assets and can facilitate complex forms of giving. 6. We partner with professional advisors to create highly-effective approaches to charitable giving. 7. We offer maximum tax advantages as allowed by federal law. 8. We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts and grants. 9. We build endowment funds that benefit the communitys future and help create personal legacies that last forever.
Philanthropy is a family affair for the Youngers. Pictured here are (back) Chuck Younger and son, Scott; (front) Anna Younger and Mariann Younger. Anna is Chuck and Marianns granddaughter (the fifth child of their son Paul, Macungie, Pennsylvania). In 2007, Chuck and Mariann established scholarships for Findlay High School in honor of each of their four sons.
10. We are a community leader, convening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change.
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WORKING WITH THE FOUNDATION
Riverside Pool
A municipal swimming pool adjoining Riverside Park was constructed in 1936 through the federal governments Depression-era Works Project Administration program. The reservoir and pump station, which previously stood on the site, were removed after a new waterworks plant was built in 1931 on North Blanchard Street in Findlay. Some of the brick from the pump station was used in the construction of the bathhouse. Whether you took swimming lessons, participated on the swim team, worked as a lifeguard, or just enjoyed a leisurely summer day, many Hancock County residents have enjoyed spending time at the Riverside Pool. Photos courtesy of the Hancock Historical Museum.
Ways To Give
Stock, Bonds, and Mutual Funds. Appreciated stock, bonds,
and mutual funds make an economical choice when gifting. You make the gift at a lower cost basis and enjoy double tax savings by avoiding capital gains and receiving a charitable contribution based on the securitys full market value.
WAYS TO GIVE
A gift to The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation will give you a feeling of personal satisfaction and demonstrate your belief in our mission to improve the quality of life for all Hancock County residents. Whether you are in a position to provide support through a cash gift or one of the other gifting options below, we invite you to consider the methods, or combination of methods, which best fit your financial situation. Every gift is appreciated.
Matching Gift. Matching gifts can more than double a gift if your
employer (and/or your spouses employer) has such a program. All that is needed is the appropriate form from the employer.
Support the causes and organizations that are important to you.

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is home to more than 250 funds benefiting local nonprofit agencies and charitable causes. According to your personal wishes, you can support your favorite local nonprofit organization, cause, or special project; make a gift to a scholarship fund; leave an unrestricted gift to address future community needs; or establish a new fund of your own.
Charitable Gift Annuity and Charitable Remainder Trust. You can make a gift of cash, marketable securities, or property
to The Community Foundation now, get immediate tax benefits, and ensure that you or a loved one receive income payments for life.
Charitable Lead Trust. You can place cash or property into a

trust that provides income to The Community Foundation for a set number of years, after which the remainder may be transferred back to you or your heirs.
Real Estate and Personal Property. Residences, vacation

homes, farms, and valuable items, such as art, make wonderful charitable gifts and enjoy significant tax savings.
Retained Life Estate. You can make a gift of your home, farm, or
vacation home, obtain an immediate tax deduction, and still continue to use the property for as long as you wish. Only after you no longer need the property will The Community Foundation assume the usual ownership rights.
Leave a permanent personal legacy for yourself or your family.

Establishing a new fund in your name at The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is a great way to leave a permanent legacy. You may also choose to honor or memorialize your family or friends ensuring that their legacy (and yours) lives on forever. Ask us how you can leave a philanthropic legacy to engage your children and grandchildren in supporting future community needs.
Bequest. A bequest made through a will or living trust allows you

to designate a portion of your estate to The Community Foundation without drawing from assets during your lifetime.
Beneficiary Designation and Contingency Designation.

You can name The Community Foundation as a direct or contingency beneficiary of your retirement funds, life insurance policies, and other assets. The Community Foundation can assist you and your financial advisor with information and ideas on ways to integrate your estate planning with charitable giving.
The Courthouse
The Hancock County Courthouse, erected in the 1880s and completed in 1888, stands at the corner of Main Street and West Main Cross Street in Findlay. It was built at a cost of $305,272. The statue of John Hancock, after whom our county is named, was purchased for $950. The three female figures posed over the main entrance represent Justice, Law, and Mercy. The clock faces in the tower, stained glass windows, and ornate stone all reflected the areas new prosperity during the natural gas boom.
Handbags That Help

HANDBAGS THAT HELP
HTH Members pose for a photo following the September 2007 meeting.
Handbags That Help (HTH) is a local womens giving circle founded in 2007 by a group of women committed to dramatically improving lives throughout the greater Hancock County community by collectively funding significant grants to charitable projects and programs. A kick-off meeting was held June 14, 2007 at the Findlay Country Club featuring nationally-renowned speaker, Dr. Claire Gaudiani, author of The Greater Good. Women from all over Hancock County were invited to hear Claires inspiring presentation about the history of women in philanthropy. Following Claires presentation, the new giving circle was announced with the statement that the Foundation was looking for 100 good women. Not only did the group find 100 good women, they found 168 incredible women. Whats unique about this group is that members are not asked to do any fundraising. The
only thing required of a member is a $500 annual contribution which gives them a single vote as to how the pooled funds will be awarded. Every dollar donated by HTH members is passed directly on to the community. The Community Foundation serves as the sponsoring organization for HTH providing fiscal and program sponsorship. Any woman who is interested in joining HTH should contact the Foundation office. v
Founding Members of Handbags That Help

Ruth Aldrich Sharon Aller Mary Lou Anderson Julie Anderson* Marcia Armes Marguerite Armstrong Sue Arnold Elaine Ashley Kelly Atkins Ruth Ball Patricia Bash Kimberly Bash Linda Beckett Sharon Bishop Barbara Bodie Betty Brandman Marilyn Brewer Julie Brown Kathleen Brubaker Cheryl Buckland Women of Century Health Naomi Chaney Kay Chesebro Susan Chesebro Barbara Chesebro-Corbin Sally Chesebro-Mathews Margaret Chesebro-Ramlow Lynn Child Lindell Clemens Karen Cline* Anni Collette Alice Conlisk Shirley Copeland Kim Cosiano Rindy Crates* Sandy Dale Michelle Dale Carol Dale Joseph Jane Davis Barbara Deerhake Anne Diehl Patti Dimling Lela Doty Barbara Dysinger Karen Eubanks Beverly Fisher* Rita Fitzgerald Beth Flowers Kathryn Foote-Coats Amy Fox Bobbie Gaberman Barbara Gebhardt Barbara Geyer Dorothy Gorr Tricia Green Marilyn Hackenberg Mary Halvorsen Evelyn Hamilton Mary Beth Hammond* Sara Harrington Susan Harrington-Williams Barbara Hay Suzi Healy Kristin Heck-Sajadi Jane Heminger Candi Hendershot Shirley Hewitt Kay Hill Kathy Hirschfeld Terrie Hohlfelder Susan Hollington Cheryl Huffman Elizabeth Hull Alda Hymes JoAnne Ingold* Sally O. Iriti Darla Johannsen Peggy Kelley Diana Kirk Kolleen Kirk Rill Kay Kose Kathy Krucki Marjorie Kruse Gwen Kuenzli Lisa Kurjan Pam Lather* Marjorie Lodge Mary Pat Longo Linda Lotz Patty Luther Peggy Lyon Denese Malacos Carol Mallett Anne Mallett Stephanie McClellan Eleanor McCoy Gene McEvoy Pinkie Mihaly Cheryl Miller Pauline Milligan* Betty Morgan Gina Mummert Sheri Murphy P. A. Musser Barbra Nichols Beth Niemeyer Zan Palmer Margaret Palmer Sarah Palmer Susan Pancake Brianna Patterson Jennifer Payne-White Jane Peak Kathleen Peiffer Allyson Perry Robin Pfeiffer Isabelle Pratt Marti Price Sandra Reinhardt Bev Robb Bridget Robb Mary Jane Roberts Jane Rodeheffer Connie Rooney Marty Rothey Carol Rowe Judy Rower Donna Ruse Sarah Russell Suzie Ryan Suzanne Sackmann Laura Savage Elaine Schoonmaker Anne Sheaffer Barbara Sheehan Margaret Slough Karen Smith Phyllis Spragg Susan Spragg Christa Steiner Nancy Stephani Julie Stevens Denise Thomas Patricia Thomas Kimberly Ann Trautman Karen Trautman-Hayslip Patricia Wall Alisa Wentz Mary Wheeler Susan Williams Judy Withrow Carri Wurm Mariann Younger Beth Zachrich Chris Zawisza Cathy Zellner Joyce Ziegler Zonta Club of Findlay * Guiding Circle Members
The Family Center

THE FAMILY CENTER
The Family Center, founded in 2006, is a multi-tenant nonprofit facility located on North Blanchard Street in Findlay.
multi-tenant nonprofit facility such as The Family Center would greatly benefit local agencies, as well as the residents of Hancock County.
Goals of The Family Center

1. To serve those in need with dignity. 2. To create a synergy among agencies in providing services that will change lives. 3. To improve the infrastructure of nonprofit agencies. 4. To increase community awareness that there are low income families in Findlay who need help becoming financially stable.
Benefits of The Family Center History of The Family Center

The idea for The Family Center began in 2003 as part of the Foundations 10-year anniversary. The board of directors and staff had a vision to improve the way social services were delivered in Hancock County. Many local agencies have struggled with an increased demand for services, reduced funding, and inadequate facilities, which caused difficulties in effectively providing services to individuals and families. After much discussion and research, it was clear that a
Sharing of facilities such as conference and waiting rooms, kitchen facilities, restrooms, mechanical and storage facilities, and parking spaces allow for economies of scale. Stability in daily operations have formed as a result of high quality facilities and work space. Location and visibility are improved because the shared building is highly visible, making it easy for clients to find the services they need. Nonprofit collaboration allows area nonprofit leaders to work together, improving the quality of services delivered, and reducing duplication of services.
Hancock Properties Foundation, Board of Directors In 2005, Hancock Properties Foundation was formed as a supporting organization of
Charles F. Stumpp, Jr. Michael S. Needler Barbara M. Deerhake G. Norman Nicholson
Chairman President, Pry Professional Group Vice Chairman President/CEO, Needler Enterprises, Inc. Secretary President, The Community Foundation Treasurer Retired, Vice President of Marketing, Marathon Oil Co.
The Community Foundation to purchase and oversee the renovation of the facility. Since the facilitys dedication in 2006, 17 agencies are now housed in The Family Center.
Beverly A. Fisher
Community Member
David P. Kuenzli
Attorney, Drake, Phillips, Kuenzli and Clark
James R. Heck
President, Heck Rentals
The Family Center Agencies

Alzheimers Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter Associated Charities Blanchard Valley Industries - Taste of the Towne Cancer Patient Services Caughman Clinic, a subsidiary of Blanchard Valley Health Association C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall Dental Center of Northwest Ohio Findlay Police Department Sub-station Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Appleseed Ridge Region Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County Hancock Christian Clearing House Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority Hope House for the Homeless Legal Aid of Western Ohio Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., NW Ohio Chapter WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
Continuing Financial Support

The total cost for The Family Center purchase and renovation was $6 million. Continued financial support is needed to pay for and maintain the facility and enable local agencies to operate in their clients best interests. To make a gift to support The Family Center please contact The Community Foundation office.
The Family Center agencies joined together with other local businesses and nonprofit organizations to Stuff the Bus with school supplies for local children in need. Agency staff members and volunteers helped at the donation center at the McDonalds on Tiffin Avenue. They also helped unload, sort, and distribute supplies at The Family Center later in the month. This event is just another example of how bringing these agencies together under one roof has benefited, not only the agencies themselves, but also the entire community. Top: Happy volunteers help staff the donation bus. Bottom: Hundreds of families from all over the county lined up for the school supplies distribution day at The Family Center. The event became especially timely as it so closely followed the August 2007 flood.
Working Toward The Future

As a result of the success weve already seen with this facility, opportunities to expand the facilities located at 1800 North Blanchard Street are being examined. Hancock Properties Foundation leadership is working with local government and several other nonprofit agencies to continue to develop The Family Center property into a campus of caring for our community. v
CHOPIN Hall volunteers pack food supplies for local families in need. In 2007, CHOPIN Hall facility provided a three-day supply of food 45,864 times and supplied clothing for individuals 28,416 times. They also distributed 175,000 pounds of food for 15,774 individuals at mobile food pantries throughout our community. CHOPIN Hall played an especially vital role in our community last year by providing emergency response aid of food and clothing to those impacted by the August 2007 flood. Nearly every Family Center agency had a role in the flood recovery effort; and its important to note that nine of the 17 agencies located at The Family Center would have been directly impacted by the 2007 flood waters had they stayed in their previous locations. Whether you call it luck or divine interventionbecause of The Family Centerthese agencies were unaffected by the flood which allowed them to immediately start helping with the recovery efforts. Trained volunteers at Hancock Christian Clearing House (HCCH) interview a client in need of services. HCCH provides emergency (non-sustaining) assistance for needs including food, rent, utilities, and medical prescriptions. They also provide financial literacy mentoring for individuals and families.
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Findlay-Hancock County Public Library

The first public library in Hancock County was originally located in the basement of the Hancock County Courthouse from 1890-1935. In November 1929, the citizens passed a bond issue for a new library building. Unfortunately, the ensuing Depression years delayed further action until 1935 when the old post office building on Broadway was purchased for $50,000 and remodeled to serve as a library. In 1978, an addition was constructed to provide much-needed space. During 1986 and 1987, a grant from the L. Dale Dorney Fund launched a study to evaluate the library facilities and services, and create a comprehensive long-range plan. The library board determined that the facility should remain in its present downtown location but due to the expense of renovation, only the 1978 addition should be retained in the final structure. The present-day library was constructed in two phases from 1989-1991, during which time the original structure, pictured above, was razed. The new facility features all public services on one level, full accessibility for handicapped individuals, a community room, bookmobile garage, and covered parking for the public. Photo courtesy of The Courier.
Our New Funds

Arlington School Foundation: Keith & Sheila Jolliff Family Scholarship
Keith L. Jolliff was born in 1942 and lived in Arlington, Ohio until 1992 when he and wife, Sheila, also born in Hancock County, moved to Findlay. Keith and Sheila sent all three children, Beth Ann Sachs, Brad Jolliff, and Debbie Rice to Arlington Schools as well. Keith attended the International The Jolliff Family Business College in Front: Keith and Sheila Back left to right: Beth Ann, Brad, Debbie. Fort Wayne, Indiana and worked for Cooper Tire for almost 38 years, retiring in May 2000. He is an avid hunter and fisherman and is a member of Pheasants Forever. Keith is currently serving as the first President of the Arlington School Foundation which helps promote educational excellence at Arlington. Sheila attended Van Buren Local Schools, and went on to become a beautician and avid sewer. This scholarship is in conjunction with the Arlington School Foundation and its efforts to improve the educational excellence of the Arlington Local Schools. both her mother, Ann M. (Dally) Hershey, and her grandmother, Marie M. Dally, graduated from Arlington High School. Maries husband, James Robert Dally, also graduated from Arlington High School along with his brother Hale Isaac Dally II. Marie and James owned and operated the Dally Funeral Home located in Arlington for well over 50 years. The business passed to the couple from James father, H. I. Dally I. The Dally Family has deep roots in the Arlington community and expressed a desire to assist students for generations to come. This scholarship is in conjunction with the Arlington School Foundation and its efforts to improve the educational excellence of the Arlington Local Schools.
Arlington School Foundation: Sara Wagner Gast Memorial Fund

This fund, established in memory of Sara by her family, supports the band, cheerleading, and other extra-curricular programs at Arlington Local Schools. A graduate of Arlington High School, Sara participated in band, cheerleading, basketball, track, and was selected homecoming queen her senior year. Sara was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church.
Sara Wagner Gast

1979 - 2005
Arlington School Foundation: Dally Family Scholarship

The Dally Family Scholarship was established to support tuition costs for students graduating from Arlington High School. The Dally family Marie and James Dally members have a long James 1915 - 1990 history of attending Arlington Schools. While Lisa Crawfis Bennett attended only a portion of her elementary school years at Arlington,
Sara is the daughter of Patrick and Barbara (Steinman) Wagner; and the sister of Scott, Kyle, and Jennifer. In 2000, she married Joshua Gast and they had two children, Haley Corrine and Bryce Joshua. Saras #1 priority was her children. Her love of cheerleading led her to serve as an advisor at Arlington. Her family says that she was so involved with the school that it was an easy decision for them to give back to the school in her memory. They have chosen to support the areas in which she was most involved and have held an annual golf outing to raise money for her memorial fund. This scholarship is in conjunction with the Arlington School Foundation and its efforts to improve the educational excellence of the Arlington Local Schools.
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A Chance to Dance Scholarship

The intent of the scholarship is to assist gifted ballet students with financial assistance to further their dance education including, but not limited to, funding additional classes, summer study programs, or purchase of pointe shoes.
until it is time to distribute the annual grant(s).
Findlay Area Golf Association Scholarship

The Findlay Area Golf Association (FAGA) was established in 1974 by Dr. Charles Spragg, Dr. Jack Winters, Lloyd Phillips, Bill Fitzgerald, and friends. The mission of the FAGA is to provide a series of junior golf tournaments within the Findlay area so that junior players can enjoy the spirit of the game at little expense to the players and their families. This fund is intended to encourage junior golfers to take their academic work seriously and to provide assistance for the first year of post-secondary education. This fund is established from memorial donations, proceeds from the annual Julie Cole Charity Event, and lifetime membership dues of FAGA.
Friends of Handbags That Help This fund supports the additional administrative costs such as meeting expenses, printing, and postage. Gifts from local businesses, organizations, individuals, and HTH members help to sustain this fund. Handbags That Help Endowment Fund This fund was established by an anonymous donor as a show of support for Handbags That Help in its inaugural year. This fund is a permanent endowment fund for the womens giving circle. Each year, funds from the endowment will be available for HTH use, according to The Community Foundations spending policy. Alternately, the group can choose to defer using those funds and let the endowment continue to grow.
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April Sue Jones Memorial Scholarship

The April Sue Jones Scholarship was established in 1992 to honor the memory of April. The fund was endowed at The Community Foundation in 2007. April was a 1987 graduate of Cory Rawson High School where she was active in track, volleyball, softball, and basketball. She continued her love of volleyball at Bowling Green State April Sue Jones University where she 1969 - 1991 participated in intramural sports and worked as an advisor in the Recreation Department. She also coached volleyball at Van Buren High School. April will always be remembered for her enthusiasm, work ethic, compassion, and vibrant smile. April was well-regarded by her teachers, coaches, and her teammates. In memory of April, family and friends wish to recognize a female graduate of Cory Rawson High School who has lettered in two high school sports including: basketball, volleyball, outdoor track, and softball.
Beverly Fisher Community Fund

Beverly established this fund to aid the future development of a community arts center. Beverly, an Ohio native, lived in many places and traveled extensively before she and her husband, Dick, settled down in Findlay. Beverly has completed two masters degrees at Bowling Green State University where she also taught art history. She Beverly Fisher has been active in the hospital auxiliary, FANTAM, and several professional organizations. Beverly was a member of the steering committee that founded the Handbags That Help womens giving circle and serves as treasurer for the group.
Handbags That Help Giving Circle

Handbags That Help Fund All HTH membership contributions are held in a fund at The Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation
Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Medical Missions

The Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Medical
Missions was established in 2007 by his family, coworkers, and friends. A 1995 graduate of Elida High School, Brad participated in basketball, tennis, golf, and baseball. In 2001, he received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University, graduating with honors. Brads life can be summarized as having positively impacted many other lives. Brad was a Pharmacist at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center in Findlay and Bluffton, where he started the Coumadin Clinic. He was a member of St. Paul UMC, Elida, where he was a member of the choir, Nominations Committee and a Youth Director. Brad Joseph
1976 - 2007
named to the Academic All-Big 10 Team. She was also an admired and active member of Delta Zeta sorority. Friends remember a girl who worked hard, was modest about her accomplishments, and was always able to cheer people up with her jokes and positive attitude. After graduation, Beth worked as a sales representative for Johnson & Johnson in Chicago. An avid triathlete, she also joined the XXX Racing Team and began competing in bike races throughout the region. Beth was a former Foundation scholarship recipient having received the Marie Berry Scholarship (2001-2004). Additionally, both her sister, Katie, and mother, Vickie, have also received Foundation scholarships. Katie, a 2004 Liberty Benton graduate, received the Jean C. Graham Womens Scholarship, the Marie Berry Scholarship, and the Floyd and Alice Curran Scholarship. Vickie received the Findlay Branch AAUW scholarship in 2004.
For five years, Brad was very active as a Medical Missionary in Mexico and also attended mission trips to Tennessee, Kentucky, and South Carolina. It is this special part of Brads life that his family, co-workers, and friends have to chosen to honor with this scholarship. This scholarship will assist pharmacy students who wish to participate, as Brad did, in medical mission trips as part of the West Ohio Conference Medical Mission Team to Nuevo Progresso, Mexico.
Derek T. Krueger Memorial Scholarship

The Derek T. Krueger Memorial Scholarship Fund was started in 2007 to honor the life of Derek and his love of golf. Derek was born in Findlay and attended Chamberlin Hill, Donnell, and Findlay High School, graduating from FHS in 1990. Derek was often constructing some type of Derek T. Krueger 1971 - 1998 structure with his many Legos, which ultimately led to his Mechanical Engineering degree from Ohio State University. He went on to work at SMC Pneumatics, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana, as a Design Engineer. Derek also had a passion for the sport of golf. His sister says he played golf from sunrise to sunset at Sycamore Springs. This passion is being celebrated through the Derek T. Krueger Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Liberty Benton golf team has remembered Derek annually in their golf classic at Sycamore Springs and one of those students participating on the golf team at Liberty Benton will receive this scholarship.
Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka Memorial Scholarship

The Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka Scholarship was established in 2007 by her mother, Vickie, and her family including sisters Christy and Katie. They established this fund to honor Elizabeth (Beth). Beth served as the first Elizabeth M. Kobeszka president of Liberty Bentons 1983 - 2007 Z-Club. In high school, she was valedictorian, senior class president, and was the captain of both her cross country and track teams. In 2001, Beth was the named national winner of the Amateur Athletic Unions Youth Excel Award. After high school, Beth attended Northwestern University, where she was an honors student, Habitat For Humanity volunteer, talented musician, and world traveler. She participated on the womens cross country team and was
Gertrude A. Lee Fund

Gertrude Antonia Lee was a 1939 graduate of Findlay High School and a 1944 graduate of the Toledo School of Nursing. She was a retired registered nurse and a case worker for the Hancock County Board of Health
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and Childrens Welfare. Gertrude taught nursing at Bowling Green School of Practical Nursing and also taught at Blanchard Valley Hospital in training and development. She was active in United Methodist Women and participated in many Bible study and issue study groups. Gertrude Gertrude A. Lee assisted her husband 1921 - 2007 Loren with his Music Makers group, bringing music to area nursing homes and churches. Gertrude and Loren led a quiet, frugal, unpretentious life, living for over 50 years in the house they built together. Even close family members were unaware of the extent of their estate, which Loren meticulously monitored during his life. After Lorens death, and having no children, Gertrude began a more extensive charitable giving pattern. In 2006, she established a trust which named the Foundation as a beneficiary upon her death. This fund is an unrestricted fund of the Foundation.
a 4.0 student and was inducted posthumously into the Hancock County National Honor Society.
Zach Morgan Memorial Scholarship Fund The Zach Morgan Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Liberty Benton High School senior athlete who actively participates in community service and church activities, and is a National Honor Society member. The individual must demonstrate vision, insightfulness, thoughtfulness and compassion. Zach Morgan Memorial Youth Leadership Fund Remembering Zachs passion for helping others and his dedication to ECLIPSe, Zachs parents also chose to honor their son by establishing the Zach Morgan Memorial Youth Leadership Fund.
This endowed fund will act as an incentive for ECLIPSe youth fundraising activities, and will serve as a match for dollars raised by the youth for grantmaking. Other youth service organizations may benefit from this fund as well.
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Senior Citizens Building Fund

This fund was established by an anonymous donor through a Charitable IRA Rollover in support of future efforts to build a new senior citizens center.
Zach Morgan Memorial Funds

The Zach Morgan Memorial Funds were established in 2007 by his parents, Dana and Kathy Morgan and his brother, Cory Morgan. Zach had a heart for service, tremendous leadership qualities, and outstanding scholastic achievement. He will always be remembered for his beautiful smile, and upbeat, helpful personality.
Robert A. Shamp Scholarship Fund

The scholarship fund, established by Marilyn Shamp and Lynn Shamp Otley in memory of their husband and father, is for a graduating senior at Findlay High School pursuing a degree in education. Robert Shamp served as principal at Findlay High School from 1979-1993 and helped establish many of the scholarships that serve FHS students today.
Zachary A. Morgan
1991 - 2007
Jeremy Shock Memorial Fund

This fund was established in honor and memory of Lance Corporal Jeremy Shock, U.S. Marine Corps. Jeremy was killed while serving his country in Iraq, November 2006. Jeremy was a 2002 graduate of Clyde High School, where he was a member of the football team. He went on to play football for Tiffin University and earned a bachelors degree in criminal justice. Friends remember Jeremy as a good friend Lance Cpl. Jeremy Shock 1984 - 2006 who was smart, generous, worked hard, and made them laugh. He married his college sweetheart, Clara, in April 2006.
Zach enjoyed volunteering to help others and was a member of ECLIPSe (4 years), Hancock Youth Leadership (Class of 2007-08), and the Liberty Benton Z-Club service organization. He was chosen to serve as a Hancock County schools representative for the 2005 100 Best Communities celebration in Washington, D.C. Zach also enjoyed sports and was a two-year member of the boys basketball team (including the 2007 OHSAA Boys State Runner-Up Team) and a three-year member of the boys soccer team. He was a member of the Spanish Club, Treasurer of the Class of 2009 (3 years), and a member of St. Michaels Parish and the Life Teen Group. A junior at Liberty Benton High School, Zach was
It was always a dream of Jeremys to have lights at the baseball diamonds located in his hometown of Green Springs, Ohio. Jeremys family (parents: Duane and Sherry; siblings: Zachary and Sara), members of the community, and local businesses and organizations have undertaken the mission of making Jeremys dream come true and ensuring that his sacrifice is never forgotten. Fundraising efforts began at Great Scot Supermarkets, Green Springs, where they sold U.S. Flags and memory cards.
George R. and Harriet J. Younger Scholarship

Charles and Mariann Younger established this scholarship for North Clay High School (Illinois) in memory of Charles parents, George Randolph and Harriet Jacobs Younger. George worked for the Kroger Company for 32 years and later owned and operated an IGA grocery store. George R. Younger 1903 - 1991 He was instrumental Harriet J. Younger in organizing 1901 - 1992 and building the Louisville Community Park and sponsored youth baseball and softball teams for a number of years. George served as President of the Louisville Rotary Club, was a 32nd Degree Mason, and enjoyed fishing, reading, travel, working around the home, and youth activities. George and Harriet were members of the United Methodist Church and an integral part of the Louisville, Illinois community.
Scott Charles Younger Scholarship Scott Charles Younger was born in 1958 in Springfield, Illinois. He attended grade and junior high school in Quincy, Illinois. Scott graduated from Findlay High School and Bowling Green State University. Scott participated in forensics and Key Club while in high school. He served as a captain in the United States Army from 1980-1985. He worked for the Whirlpool Corporation in sales and was a realtor with Geyer and Associates in Findlay. Scott has demonstrated his love of outdoors and wildlife conservation by working to provide natural areas in our community. Scott lives in Findlay where he is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiwanis, and several other community organizations. Paul Randolph Younger Scholarship Paul Randolph Younger was born in 1963 in Vandalia, Illinois. He started grade school in Quincy, Illinois, before the family moved to Findlay, Ohio, where he completed grade school and attended junior high and high school. Paul attended The Ohio State University and obtained his bachelors and masters degrees in Electrical Engineering. Paul is a life-long coach of youth soccer. He is a plant manager for Lutron Corporation. He is actively involved in his church and lives in Macungie, Pennsylvania, with his wife and five children. Christopher Jon Younger Scholarship Christopher Jon Younger was born in 1967 in Quincy, Illinois. He attended grade, junior high, and high school in Findlay, Ohio. Chris graduated from Miami University of Ohio and Harvard Law School where he was managing editor of the Harvard Law Review. Chris is chairman and CEO of The Silvercloud Companies in Castle Rock, Colorado. Chris and his wife participate in Iron Man Triathlons and Chris coaches youth soccer. He lives with his wife and three children in Castle Rock, Colorado.
The Younger Family Scholarships

Stephen Dana Younger Scholarship Stephen Dana Younger was born in 1956 at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital. He attended grade school and junior high school in Quincy, Illinois. After graduating from Findlay High School, Stephen graduated from Miami University of Ohio and then obtained his PhD in Developmental Economics from Stanford University in California. Stephen has taught economics at Williamstown, Massachusetts, Miami University of Ohio, and is currently teaching at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. He is also a Senior Research Associate for the Food and Nutrition Policy Program at Cornell University. Steve lives in Ithaca, New York with his wife and two children.
The Younger Family

Front: Charles and Mariann Younger Back left to right: Stephen, Scott, Paul, and Christopher.
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Findlay Elks Lodge #75

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #75 was organized in Findlay and received its charter on June 10, 1888. The Elks home at 601 South Main Street has been part of the downtown landscape since 1915. The current building was constructed for $150,000 and features a Neo-Classical style of architecture with four large Corinthian pillars supporting the balcony at the main entrance. Before the current structure was built, lodge meetings were held in various locations including the Patterson Store, Frey Block, Karst Block, and Jones Building. There are currently about 600 members, some of whom have been members for more than 60 years. Beyond serving its members, the Elks home has been used for countless social functions including weddings, proms, meetings, and other community events. Photo courtesy of The Courier.
Funds of the Foundation

The Community Foundation is honored to carry out the charitable interests of our donors. We are deeply grateful to the hundreds of individuals who have established the more than 250 funds at the Foundation and to the thousands of individuals who have contributed to them. Together, we are making a difference. The following lists describe the funds donors have established at the Foundation.* Many are endowments - permanent capital that will support local charitable institutions and their good works forever. Youll notice that some funds are very flexible, meaning that they can be used to address the ever-changing needs of our community, while other funds are very specific in their purpose. What all of these funds have in common is that they were established by people who remembered their community, and our community will remember them for generations to come.
Donor-Advised Funds
A personal approach to giving.
Donor-advised funds are convenient, flexible tools for individuals, families, businesses, or groups that want to be personally involved in suggesting grant awards made possible by their gifts. If you have a range of community interests, you may find that a donor-advised fund is an ideal vehicle for fulfilling your charitable wishes. Craig & Mary Lou Anderson Family Foundation Fund Established 2006 Craig and Mary Lou established this fund to give back to their community, where they have been involved for more than 30 years. Arlington School Foundation Advised Fund Established 2006 This fund supports the administrative costs of the Arlington School Foundation as it works to raise funds for Arlington Schools. Frank R. and Mary Jane Cosiano Fund Established 2005 This fund was created to support the familys charitable interests. Allan H. Davis Fund Established 2004 Findlay native, Judge Allan Davis, established this fund to support his charitable giving. He has been a strong supporter of the Foundation from the very beginning, serving as chairperson for the original Dorney Fund (1978-1997) and currently as a member of the Finance & Investment Committee. Thomas B. Donnell Fund Established 1993 A philanthropist with deep family roots in the community, Tom Donnell established the very first donor-advised fund at the Foundation to support his charitable interests. Tom was co-chairman of the steering committee that established The Community Foundation and currently serves on the Finance & Investment Committee.
Findlay Rotary Foundation Forward Fund Established 2001 The goal of this fund is to make a substantial and lasting contribution to the local community through the support of worthy causes and projects as determined by the Findlay Rotary Foundation. First Fruits Christian Fund Established 2005 This fund was established anonymously to initiate, support, and promote Christian charitable endeavors. Sara Wagner Gast Memorial Fund Established 2007 This fund, established in memory of Sara by her family, supports the band, cheerleading, and extra-curricular programs at Arlington Local Schools. Kidd Foundation Fund Established 2005 This fund was established by M. John Kidd, III, to support charitable causes. Kneeskern Family Fund Established 1997 This fund was established to support the familys charitable interests in Tiffin and Seneca County. Marilyn and Gordon Macklin Intergenerational Institute Fund Established 2003 This fund, established by a gift from the estate of Gordon Macklin, supports the Macklin Intergenerational Institute and its programs, improving the lives of all ages through multi-age programming, care, community relationships, and creative communication. Andy & Mary Ellen Peters Family Fund Established 2004 This fund was created to support the familys charitable interests. * Donors who wish for their funds to remain anonymous are not listed in the Funds of the Foundation section.
FUNDS OF THE FOUNDATION
J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt Family Fund Established 1999 Alec and Sandy established this fund to contribute to the progress of people helping people for future generations. A retired Cooper Tire executive, Alec currently serves on the Foundations Board of Directors. Ralph Russo Family Fund Established 2003 This fund was created to support the familys charitable interests. A local attorney, Ralph currently serves on the Foundations Board of Directors. Jeremy Shock Memorial Fund Established 2007 This fund, established by the Shock Family with the assistance of Fresh Encounter, Inc. to honor Lance Corporal Jeremy Shock USMC, will benefit the City of Green Springs Parks & Recreation Department to raise money for lights at the baseball diamonds. Special Fund No. 10 Established 1997 Elaine and Gene Stevens Family Foundation Established 2005 Elaine and Gene Stevens, local business owners since 1980, established this fund to give back to the community and to ensure that charitable giving will continue to be part of the Stevens family tradition. Jane J. and Raymond J. Tille, M.D. Fund Established 1995 Jane and Raymond established this fund to support womens health issues in Hancock County focusing on routine and preventative medical services and education for women in need. C. P. and Evelyn J. Weaver Fund Established 1999 Lifelong residents of Hancock County, C.P. and Evelyn established this fund to give back to their community. Charles J. Younger Fund Established 1996 Chuck established this fund to support his charitable interests and give back to the community. A former executive vice president at Continental Cablevision, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Foundation including serving as Chairman from 2004-2007. Mariann Dana Younger Fund Established 1996 Mariann established this fund with a special interest in organizations dealing with children and the public good.
Supporting Organizations
High impact, high involvement, low hassle.

A supporting organization is an excellent alternative to a private foundation. You select some of the board members and support the causes you care about most, while enjoying the favorable tax treatment, immediate startup, and ease of administration associated with working through The Community Foundation. Hancock Properties Foundation Established 2005 This supporting organization was established to oversee the renovation, development, and administration of The Family Center, a multi-tenant nonprofit center. Frank A. & Annett Hollington Guglielmi Fund Established 2000 This fund was established by the Guglielmis to teach their children about philanthropy and to continue the familys tradition of giving to their community.
Designated Funds
Helping sustain and grow local organizations.

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

Nonprofit organizations place their endowments with The Community Foundation as a way to protect and grow their funds for their organizations future. These agencies benefit from a range of services, including marketing support and investment oversight. As these endowments grow, they become an increasingly valuable source of support for the programs and services these agencies provide to our community. The following nonprofit organizations have established endowments at The Community Foundation. The Arlington Local School District Capital Improvement Fund Established 2006 This fund was established by the Arlington School Foundation to provide a means for donors to support land and building acquisitions and capital improvements for Arlington Local Schools. The Arlington Local School District Educational Excellence Fund Established 2006 This fund was established by the Arlington School Foundation to support the enhancement of the classroom experience and improve the effectiveness of the curriculum for Arlington Local Schools. Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center Fund Established 2002 This fund was established by library founder, Nina Parker, to support the agencys educational programs, services, and capital improvements in its efforts to build harmony and understanding.
Blanchard Valley Center Endowment Fund Established 2006 This fund provides general support for Blanchard Valley Center, which serves Hancock County children and adults with disabilities. Boy Scouts / Local Council Fund Established 2006 This fund supports the efforts of the Black Swamp Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Camp Berry Boy Scout Fund Established 2005 This fund was established to maintain, sustain, and improve the facilities at Camp Berry for generations of scouts. Camp Fire of Northwest Ohio Fund Established 2005 The Friends of Camp Fire of Northwest Ohio established this fund to support youth programs and projects of Camp Fire. Camp Glen Scholarship Fund Established 2005 The Friends of Camp Fire of Northwest Ohio established this fund to support a scholarship program to send area youth to Camp Glen for resident or day camp. Cancer Patient Services Endowment Fund Established 2003 This fund supports the agency as it works to assist cancer patients and their families by providing them with physical, emotional, and financial assistance as well as educational resources. Century Health Family Service Fund Established 2000 This fund supports the agencys services as a mental health and substance abuse outpatient clinic and its programming which directly impacts the mental well-being of individuals and families. City Mission of Findlay, Ohio Capital Fund Established 2001 This fund supports the agencys land and building acquisitions and capital improvements. City Mission serves the physical and spiritual needs of both local and transient persons by providing shelter, food, and rest in emergency situations. The Community Improvement Fund Established 2006 Established by the City of Findlay, this fund supports community improvements, including the creation of a downtown park and other projects within the Hancock County community. Barbara Deerhake Fund Established 2003 Established by the The Community Foundation Board of Directors to recognize Barbaras years of service as program officer of the L. Dale Dorney Fund and president of The Community Foundation, this endowed fund supports the operational costs of the Foundation.
Family Resource Centers Fund Established 2004 This fund supports Family Resource Centers and its programs which provide specialized behavioral health services to individuals, children, and families to strengthen family life and promote personal growth. The Field of Dreams Complex Fund Established 2005 Established with an initial gift from Craig & Mary Lou Anderson, this fund for the City of Findlay supports the Field of Dreams Complex, including The Cube (formerly known as the Hancock Recreation Center). Findlay Art League Fund for Visual Arts Established 2005 This fund supports visual arts in Hancock County through the promotion of local artists, community education, and gallery shows. Findlay Enrichment Program Inc. Fund Established 2006 This fund was established by the parent group to support and encourage educational enrichment programs for children in Findlay City Schools, as well as broaden the number of services offered and students served. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Administrative Endowment Fund Established 1999 The Community Foundation Board of Directors established this fund to support its annual operating costs. The board strives to maintain low administrative fees while still being able to support the growth of the Foundation.
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Established 2000 This fund supports Hope House, a transitional residence facility for homeless women and children. Hope House was founded in 1990 by Sister Karen Elliott with a grant from the L. Dale Dorney Fund. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Fund Established 2002 This fund supports the programs, projects, and capital purchases of the library. Founding Fathers Lecture Series of the Hancock Historical Museum Established 2000 This fund was established by the Museum Foundation to support the lecture series and in honor of the five founding fathers of the Museum AssociationHarold Corbin, Jack Harrington, Ed Heminger, Joe Opperman, and Jim Brucklacher. Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Established 1995 This fund supports the operating and developmental needs of the library and was the first agency endowment established at The Community Foundation.
Hancock County Agency On Aging Fund Established 2004 This fund supports programs and services provided by Hancock Agency on Aging, which seeks to enhance the quality of life of older adults by empowering them to maintain and create independence through advocacy, education, support, and fellowship. Hancock Parks Bicycling Fund Established 2006 This fund supports construction and maintenance of bicycle paths and trails in Hancock County. It also supports bicycle safety classes and bicycle recreation programs as determined by the Hancock Parks Foundation. Hancock Parks Endowment Fund Established 1999 The Hancock Parks Foundation established this fund to support the Hancock Park District and other qualified organizations, exclusively for parks and other recreational activities within Hancock County. Humane Society of Hancock County Established 2006 This fund supports programs, projects, clinics, and capital improvements as determined by the Humane Society Foundation of Hancock County. Law Enforcement - K-9 Fund Established 2006 This fund was established to support the canine officer program, as well as to provide related equipment and training. The initial gift to this fund was made by Findlay native and NFL quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, through The Giving Back Fund. Mazza Enthusiasts Endowment Fund Established 2000 This fund was established by volunteers and supporters of the Mazza Collection to foster artistic excellence in childrens literature through general support and support of the Medallion Program. McClelland Family Student Art Fund Established 2004 The McClelland Family established this fund to support the Findlay Art League and student art exhibits. Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services Fund Established 2002 This fund supports the agency and its programs and projects related to domestic violence and sexual assault. Owens Community College-Findlay Campus Fund Established 2006 This fund was established by the Owens Community Foundation to support scholarships and other programs for the Findlay Campus. United Way of Hancock County Fund Established 1996 The purpose of this fund, established by the United Way Foun30 The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
dation, is to support the programs of United Way and its member agencies, and to contribute to the administrative expenses of United Way. The University of Findlay Fund Established 1999 This fund was established by the university to support scholarship opportunities for students and general operating needs.
Program Sponsorship Funds
When warranted, we may choose to provide fiscal and program sponsorship for charitable projects that further the mission of The Community Foundation. Program services include the provision of nonprofit status to the project (thus making contributions tax-deductible), acknowledging and managing contributions, and the authorization and payment of grants and expenses from the fund. The primary beneficiaries of program sponsor services are typically new charities without an IRS determination letter and community groups planning a specific short-term project that is clearly charitable in nature. Northwest Ohio Flood Mitigation Partnership Established 2007 This fund supports the efforts of the public-private partnership to expedite the design and development of a long-range flood mitigation plan to alleviate flooding throughout the Blanchard River Watershed.
Field of Interest
Connecting personal values to high-impact opportunities.

Field of interest funds allow you to target your gift to address needs in an important areaarts, health, education, aging, at-risk youth, etc. Our board awards grants to community organizations and programs that are making a difference in the area you select. Your gift stays flexible enough to meet community needs in your interest areaeven as needs change over time. John C. and Jane C. Barbieri Fund Established 1999 To celebrate the new millenium, John and Jane Barbieri established this fund to support educational projects and programs in our community. Field of Interest for Education Established 1993 This fund supports education in our community through the gifts of multiple donors. The Findlay Publishing Company Fund Established 1993 The Findlay Publishing Company established this fund to support structured educational programs that benefit the community. Beverly Fisher Community Fund Established 2007 Beverly established this fund to aid the future development of a community arts center in downtown Findlay.
M. Margaret Foster Education Fund Established 2005 This fund, established with a gift from the M. Margaret Foster estate, supports projects and programs that improve the quality of classroom education and stimulate student learning. M. Margaret Foster Health Fund Established 2005 This fund, established with a gift from the M. Margaret Foster estate, supports health-related causes concerned with heart disease, cancer, lupus, and arthritis. M. Margaret Foster Women and Childrens Fund Established 2005 This fund, established with a gift from the M. Margaret Foster estate, supports projects and programs of Hancock County agencies that address the issues of women and children who are in need or who may be homeless because of domestic separation or domestic violence. Hancock Education Fund Established 2001 The Hancock Education Fund represents a community partnership between the Findlay Rotary Club, Findlay Rotary Club Golden Apple Teachers, and The Community Foundation. The purpose of the fund is to promote classroom learning by providing teachers with resources that encourage learning. HancockREADS Endowment Fund Established 2001 The goal of HancockREADS, an initiative of The Community Foundation, is to stamp out illiteracy by developing a countywide literacy philosophy and implementing literacy programs. Handbags That Help Established 2007 This fund supports the grantmaking of the Handbags That Help womens giving circle. Funds are raised annually through membership donations, creating a pool of dollars which are distributed to local nonprofit organizations based upon grant recommendations voted on by the members. J. William Hollington Fund Established 1997 Mary Masters Hollington established this fund in the name of her son, Bill Hollington, to support programs for diabetic children residing in Hancock County. Richard & Lynn McCord Fund Established 1993 Dick and Lynn established this fund to support medical needs in the community. William J. Moore Fund Established 2006 This fund, established by his four daughters, supports recreational activities for youth in Hancock County with a specific interest in hunting and fishing.
National Lime & Stone Company Established 1993 National Lime & Stone Company established this fund to provide funding for childrens scholarships and for educational programs. Tom and Esther Orndorff Fund Established 1995 Esther Orndorff established this fund to support educational programs in the Hancock County Schools with emphasis on the Hancock Education Fund. G. (Bud) and Valerie Poole Fund Established 1994 Natives of Hancock County and graduates of Van Buren High School, Bud and Valerie Poole established this fund to support educational needs of the community. Anna Van Gorder Fund Established 2002 Anna Van Gorder left this gift as part of her estate to provide for the care, comfort, and pleasure of elderly persons of Hancock County. Barton & Josephine Wilson Fund for Education Established 2001 This fund was established by Josephine Wilson to support the educational needs of our community. Youth in Philanthropy Grants Fund/ECLIPSe Established 2001 This fund supports the grantmaking of ECLIPSe, a Hancock County youth grantmaking council which trains future civic leaders in philanthropy.
Unrestricted Funds
Meeting ever-changing community needs.

Because you set no restrictions on the use of your gift, it enables our experienced program staff and board to do what they do bestassess community needs and respond by awarding grants to the nonprofit organizations that undertake our communitys most critical work. Unrestricted funds help The Community Foundation to support long-term solutions; respond quickly to emergencies; and meet changing social, cultural, educational, or environmental needs in our local community. Gertrude O. Anderson Fund 2 Established 1995 In addition to the designated funds Gertrude established for First Presbyterian Church and Hope House, this unrestricted fund supports our community. Bank One Fund Established 1993 Bank One established this fund as a commitment to its strong tradition of community giving. This is a tradition which goes back to its predecessor companies, Diamond Savings & Loan and Hancock Savings & Loan.
Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Barchent, Jr. Fund Established 1995 Strong supporters of scouting, the Hancock County Fair, and other local organizations, Dick and Shirley established this unrestricted fund to give back to their community. Florence G. Collins Fund Established 1995 A testamentary gift from the Florence G. Collins estate established this fund. Florence was a member of First Christian Church and was instrumental in bringing Girl Scouts to Findlay. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Fund Established 1993 Cooper Tire has a long tradition of being a responsible corporate citizen in our community. Many current and former Cooper employees are involved with The Community Foundation as board members, committee members, and donors. George Countryman Fund Established 2003 A 45-year Marathon Oil Company employee, George left this generous gift to our community as part of his estate. Richard and Barbara Deerhake Fund Established 1993 Dick, a retired orthopaedic surgeon, and Barbara, the first local program officer of the L. Dale Dorney Fund and first president of The Community Foundation, have supported the community in many leadership positions. Volunteerism and philanthropy have long been Deerhake family priorities. L. Dale Dorney Fund Established 1976; Revised 1999 L. Dale Dorney is our communitys father of philanthropy. Through his will in 1976, Dale established the Dorney Fund, a trust of the Cleveland Foundation. In 1992, The FindlayHancock County Community Foundation was established to complement and work cooperatively with the Dorney Fund. In 1999, when the Foundation became independent from the Cleveland Foundation, the Dorney Fund assets designated to Hancock County were returned to our community. Mary Ann Emerine Fund Established 2005 Mary Anne Speiser Emerine established this fund with a gift from her Charitable Remainder Trust to support charitable organizations in Hancock County. Fifth Third Bank Fund Established 1994 Fifth Third Bank established this fund in the philanthropic tradition of Findlays founding fathers, to be a good corporate citizen in order to create a strong community. Findlay Industries, Inc. Fund Established 1993 This fund was established by the founder of Findlay Industries, Inc., Philip D. Gardner, to support our community.
G. Richard & Beverly Fisher Fund Established 1995 Beverly Fisher established this fund as a means of putting her roots down in the community that became her home after many years of traveling for Dicks job with Marathon. She also established a scholarship in Dicks honor at the Foundation. Philip D. Gardner Fund Established 1993 Mr. Gardner, founder of Findlay Industries, Inc. and local philanthropist, established this fund to support the start-up of The Community Foundation. He also served on the steering committee that established the Foundation. Ivan & Dorothy Gorr Fund Established 1993 Ivan, former Chairman and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, and Dorothy, an active community member and mother to their five children, established this fund to support their community. Ivan served on the steering committee that helped establish The Community Foundation and has served on the Foundations Finance & Investment Committee. Hancor, Inc. Fund Established 1993 Hancor, founded in 1887 in Findlay, is committed to supporting communities in which it operates in order to provide services for its valued workforce. Intersil Corporation Fund Established 2002 Intersil Corporation established this fund to support our community. George H. Koepke and Helen K. Koepke Charitable Remainder Unitrust Established 1996 George and Helen moved to Findlay in 1985 at the invitation of their daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and David Healy, and Sandra and Lloyd Bunting. They admired the charitable objectives of The Community Foundation and are dedicated supporters of our community. Marjorie Kuhlman Fund Established 2002 A member of East Foulke Avenue Church of God where she was a Sunday school teacher and pianist, Marjorie left this unrestricted gift as part of her estate. Gertrude A. Lee Fund Established 2007 In her last will and testament, Gertrude Lee left an unrestricted gift to The Community Foundation. Gertrudes interests included supporting health care and womens issues. Howard and Carolyn Marvin Fund Established 2000 Longtime members of First Presbyterian Church, Howard and Carolyn left this estate gift to their community. Howard was a 40-year Marathon Oil employee and a deacon, elder, trustee, and financial secretary for the church.
Norman & Jane Nicholson Fund Established 1993 The Nicholson family moved to Findlay in 1960 where Norm worked for Marathon Oil until his retirement in 1986. He was co-chairman of the steering committee that established The Community Foundation and has served on the board of directors since 1996. As a board member, Norm has served as Chairman and Vice Chairman. Jane volunteered at the hospital for 25 years and was instrumental in starting programs that enabled elderly residents to stay in their homes. The Ohio Bank Fund Established 1993 Reinvestment in the community where you live and work was the philosophy of Peter Hosler, founder of The Ohio Bank. Even though The Ohio Bank is no longer in operation, having merged with Sky Bank and later Huntington, this fund continues to support our community. OHM Corporation Established 1993 This fund was established by CEO and President of OHM, James Kirk. Although OHM is no longer headquartered in Findlay, the fund serves as a permanent legacy and continues to support our community. Pfeiffer Family Fund Established 1995 The Pfeiffer family moved to Findlay in 1957 when Sterling began working for McDonald & Company Securities. Active community members, Sterling and Meredith established this charitable lead trust to increase the unrestricted assets of The Community Foundation. The Schaefer Fund Established 2001 John H. Jack Schaefer originally established this fund as a donor-advised fund to support his charitable interests. Upon his death, the fund converted to unrestricted dollars to be distributed at the discretion of the Foundations board of directors. Madeleine Thomas Schneider Fund Established 2005 Born and raised in Findlay, Madeleines family had deep roots in the community. This fund was established through a gift from her estate to benefit Hancock County. It is the largest single gift that has been made to The Community Foundation, and when received in 2005, it nearly doubled the assets of the foundation. Schoonmaker Family Fund Established 1998 The Schoonmaker Family Charitable Lead Trust will support unrestricted grantmaking. Donald V. and Mary (Pat) Sink Fund Established 2006 To honor their lifelong family and business roots in Findlay and Hancock County, Don and Pat established this charitable gift annuity fund at The Community Foundation.
Robert L. and Dortha W. Stober Fund Established 1998 A native of Hancock County, Dortha Wilch Stober decided that giving to the community was important. Hard-working people, she and her husband, Bob, were owners of Stobers Rubber Stamp Company from 1959-1994. Jack and Midge Thomas Fund Established 1997 Jack and Midge Thomas are Findlay natives and owned Thomas Jewelers located in downtown Findlay. They established this charitable remainder trust because they feel most fortunate to have grown up and lived in Findlay, and wanted to help ensure a positive future for the community. Tell and Opal Thompson Fund Established 2006 This fund was established through a gift from the estate of Opal Thompson to support Hancock County. Unrestricted Fund Established 1993 This fund supports the community needs of Findlay and Hancock County as determined by The Community Foundation Board of Directors. Deborah Ruth Wall Fund Established 1993 Jim and Pat Wall established this fund in memory of their daughter, Debbie, with the proceeds of her estate. A generous and caring young woman, they are confident she would approve of this gift to The Community Foundation for the benefit of the community.
Whirlpool Foundation Fund Established 1993 Whirlpool Corporation established this unrestricted fund to support the community and their employees who benefit from The Community Foundations grantmaking. Whirlpools Findlay plant is the largest dishwasher manufacturing facility in the world.
Scholarship Funds
Investing in deserving students may be the best investment you ever make.
By creating a scholarship, you invest in your communitys future and show students you care. The Community Foundation provides the expertise in administering the application process and awards scholarships to deserving students. You can create a scholarship as a memorial to someone special, selecting eligibility criteria that exemplify that persons goals and values. Or, you may use it to express your own educational valuesor those of your family or business. Our program staff tracks performance to ensure students continue to meet the terms for scholarship support. Neil Acharya Memorial Tennis Scholarship Established 2006 Established by the family in memory of Neil, a 2002 Findlay
High School graduate, this scholarship is for a Findlay High School student who participates in tennis and is active in school and community activities. Herb S. Aldrich Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established in memory of Herb by his family, is for a student athlete from McComb High School. W.S. (Sherman) & Wanda Alge Family Scholarship Established 2002 This scholarship, established in honor of Sherman and Wanda by their family, is for an Arlington High School senior who participated in sports. Eva Kate Cowen Anderson Scholarship Established 2000 Craig and Mary Lou Anderson and Jerry and Paula Anderson established this fund in memory of their mother. This scholarship is for a Randolph Central High School (NY) graduating senior who is committed to care-giving and wishes to pursue post-secondary education in nursing. Arlington School Foundation - General Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by the Arlington School Foundation, is for a graduating senior from Arlington High School. Arlington School Foundation - Dally Family Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship was established by Marie M. Dally and the Dally Family to support college tuition costs for students graduating from Arlington High School. Arlington School Foundation - Keith and Sheila Jolliff Family Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship was established by Keith and Sheila for a graduating senior from Arlington High School who plans to obtain a degree in Business Administration or Procurement. Automotive Alumni Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship is for an outstanding Millstream Career Cooperative graduating senior who plans to attend a two-year or four-year post-secondary automotive school. Albert J. Ball Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Ruth Ball in memory of her husband, is for a Hancock County graduating senior who will pursue a business degree. Daniel R. Bennett Scholarship Established 1998 Daniel Bennett, the former owner of Bennett Brothers Furniture Store in McComb, left a trust to establish a scholarship program for McComb High School. This scholarship is for a graduating senior who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning and good citizenship.
Marie Berry Educational Scholarship Established 1999 This renewable scholarship program, established by a gift from the Marie Dodge Berry estate, awards scholarships to deserving students and provides them with financial assistance to further their post-secondary education. This scholarship is for a graduate of any Hancock County high school who demonstrates hard work, good citizenship, dependability, and character. The Community Foundation administers this Key Bank trust. Ben Breece Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship was established by Bens wife Midge, daughter Lynne, and son Bernie, for a graduate of Ottawa Glandorf High School or graduate of Millstream Vocational School who resides in the Ottawa Glandorf school district. The family especially wishes to identify a dedicated student with entrepreneurial aspirations. Joseph R. and Westelle L. Browne Performing Arts Scholarship Established 1996 Joe and Wes established this scholarship for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major or minor degree in vocal or instrumental music. April Rodeheffer Burbach Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Aprils family in her memory, supports a soccer player at Findlay High School. Lora Wiest Burgderfer Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by Lora in her trust, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning. Kylene Bycynski Memorial Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship was established by Sheldon and Elizabeth Bycynski and their daughter, Loresa, in memory of their daughter and sister. It is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who has matured during their high school career and has made great strides to get their life on track. Kathy Carty Memorial Writing Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major in English, writing, or literature. Ruth E. and Kenneth C. Casteel Scholarship Established 2006 Kenny established this fund, in honor of his wife, for the valedictorian of Vanlue High School. A Chance to Dance Scholarship Established 2007 The scholarship fund, established by Judy Reading, provides gifted ballet students with financial assistance to further their dance education.
Charles Construction Services Inc. Scholarship in Memory of Howard Voyce Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Charles Construction in memory of Howard Voyce, is for a graduating high school senior from a Hancock County High School or Carey High School who will pursue education or employment in the construction field. James L. Child Jr. Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established in memory of James by the Child family, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a degree in engineering. Charles Robert Clapper Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established in honor of this Findlay High School teacher, provides financial assistance to a graduating senior pursuing a post-secondary education. Floyd J. & Alice K. Curran Scholarship Established 2002 This renewable scholarship, established by Floyd and Alice, is for a high school graduate from a state-charted school or a private school located in Hancock County. Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Mariann Dana Younger in memory of her mother, is for a Mt. Pulaski High School (IL) graduating senior who has participated in music, art, or drama while in high school. Richard (Dick) Daugherty Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by The Findlay Publishing Company with the Findlay Rotary Club, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major in the arts, including graphic design, music, dance, theatre, broadcasting, or speech. Allen P. and Ruth A. Dudley Music Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by family and friends in memory of Allen and Ruth, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who plans to major or minor in music. David Egbert Memorial Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by family and friends in memory of this local sports writer, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who has earned a varsity letter for participation in baseball or softball while maintaining a strong academic record. The Esfandiary-Palte Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Jim and Mahrokh (Esfandiary) Palte, is for an Ottawa-Glandorf High School graduating senior. Priority is given to students who are the first in their family to pursue post-secondary education.
Jennifer L. Fell Memorial Art Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by the staff of Findlay High School, is for a graduating senior from Findlay High School who has taken at least two years of Visual Arts courses in high school and will study and pursue a career in the arts. Findlay Area Golf Association Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship, established by FAGA, is for a graduating senior of a Hancock County High School who has satisfied the requirements to qualify for the FAGA Championship two of the last three years. Findlay Branch AAUW Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship, established by M. Margaret Foster, is for a female who resides in Hancock County, is currently employed, and wishes to pursue a degree that will improve their profession, income, or standard of life. Findlay High School Alumni Scholarship Established 1998 The Findlay High School Alumni Association supports this scholarship with an annual fundraiser each fall. This scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who shows enthusiasm for learning. Findlay High School Class of 1956 Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by the Class of 1956 at their 50year class reunion, is for a Findlay High School graduate who wishes to pursue a degree in education.
Findlay Rotary Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship is for a Hancock County graduating senior who demonstrates involvement in school and community activities. Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship provides financial support to a graduating senior who resides in Hancock County and wishes to pursue a course of pre-law or paralegal studies. Richard Fisher Athletic Scholarship Established 2000 This renewable scholarship, established by Beverly Fisher in memory of her husband, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who has participated in inter-scholastic athletics. M. Margaret Foster Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship, established by M. Margaret Foster, is for a graduate of a Hancock County high school who will pursue a degree in English or in a related field such as written or oral communications, foreign language, or creative writing. William Clark Foster Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship, established by M. Margaret Foster in honor of
her brother, is for a graduate of a Hancock County high school planning to pursue a pre-law degree; or a college graduate who will begin their first year of law school. Mandy Friar Memorial Scholarship Established 2005 This scholarship, established by Mandys family, is for a graduating senior from Findlay High School who demonstrates school and community participation. Terry Frost Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Karen Frost in memory of her husband, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior involved in school, church, and community activities who will pursue a degree in education with a major in foreign languages. Jean C. Graham Womens Scholarship Established 1997 Jean established this fund to provide assistance that will open doors and provide opportunity for young women in Hancock County. This renewable scholarship is for a female graduating from a Hancock County high school who has demonstrated hard work, good citizenship, dependability, and character. Judith A. Griffin Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by the family, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who shows great potential and plans to attend a college, technical school, or a specialized school. Tennyson Guyer Speech Award Established 1997 This scholarship was established by Mrs. Edith Mae Guyer in memory of her husband U.S. Congressman Tennyson Guyer. Born and raised in Findlay, Guyer was the public affairs director for Cooper Tire & Rubber Company from 1950 to 1972, was a member of the Ohio State Senate from 1959 to 1972, and served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 until his death in 1981. The scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who excels in speech. Wilbur E. Hall Sr. Scholarship Established 1997 Wilbur E. Hall, Sr., established this scholarship for a Findlay High School graduating senior who is an outstanding member of The Thespian Society and has participated in a Findlay High School theater production. Beth Bradley Heck Memorial Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Jim Heck in memory of his wife, is for a female graduate of a Hancock County high school who demonstrates good citizenship and leadership in their school and community. The Findlay Rotary serves as the selection committee. Kenneth & Ruth Helvie Scholarship Established 2005 This scholarship, established through a bequest by the Helvies,
is for a graduate of a Hancock County high school who has demonstrated good citizenship and attendance and wishes to pursue a post-secondary education. Historic Preservation Guild Memorial Scholarship Established 2005 This scholarship, established by the Historic Preservation Guild in memory of Charles L. Ebersole, recognizes the accomplishments of a graduate of Hancock County schools who will be entering at least their junior year in college studying Historic Preservation, Architecture, or History Education. John W. Hollington Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship, established by Mary Hollington, is for an individual who lives in Hancock County and is graduate of a Hancock County high school. It is for a high school senior entering their first year of college or an older student who will be returning to college after an absence. The Findlay Rotary serves as the selection committee. Huston Financial Services Scholarship Established 1999 This scholarship, established by Dennis Huston, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a degree in business or finance, and has participated in a varsity sport at Findlay High School for at least one year. Intersil Science and Engineering Scholarship Established 2002 This scholarship, dedicated to future engineers of our community, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school who plans to pursue an engineering degree. Earl E. Irons Scholarship Established 2001 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is dedicated to the Findlay High School graduating senior who has an outstanding record of extracurricular activities. The Findlay Rotary serves as the selection committee. William H. Jackson Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by Barbara Muzy and family in memory of her brother, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue instrumental music education. Ron Jenkins Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by Shirley Jenkins, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who attended Donnell Middle School for a least one full school year and earned a letter in at least one sport during their attendance there. Kyle Johnson Information Technology Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Mike and Ann Johnson in memory of their son, is for a graduating senior from Millstream Career and Technology Center who resides in Hancock County, has been enrolled in the Information Technology Program at Millstream, and plans to continue their studies in that field.
Kyle Dean Johnson Super Techie Award Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Mike and Ann Johnson in memory of their son, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior residing in Hancock County who has provided technical assistance and participated in at least four theatrical performances during their FHS career. April Jones Memorial Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship, established by Sue Jones Decker in memory of her daughter, is for a female graduating senior from Cory Rawson High School who has lettered in two of the following sports: basketball, volleyball, outdoor track, or softball. Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Medical Missions Established 2007 This fund was established in memory of Brad by his family, co-workers, and friends. The scholarship supports Northwest Ohio pharmacy students who wish to participate, as Brad did, in medical mission trips as part of the West Ohio Conference Medical Mission Team to Nuevo Progresso, Mexico. Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka Memorial Scholarship Established 2007 The scholarship fund, established by Vickie Kobeszka in memory of her daughter, is for a graduating senior of Liberty Benton High School who demonstrates a positive attitude, is ready and willing to go above and beyond, and is involved in their community or church. Vance Kramer III Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by Vance Kramer II and family in memory of Vance, is for a graduating Findlay High School senior who has excelled in at least one of the following: art, drama, or music. Derek T. Krueger Memorial Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship was established by Dereks family with funds raised by the Liberty Benton Golf Team at their annual golf outing. It is for a graduating senior of Liberty Benton High School who was a member of the golf team and lettered for at least one year. William H. & Virginia W. Kuck Church and Community Award Established 2001 This scholarship, established by Sherry Biederman in honor of her parents, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school. It honors a student who has been a role model for their peers and has set an example for volunteerism and commitment to their church and community. Sheila Lewis Memorial Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by Findlay High School faculty members and friends, is for a graduating Findlay High School senior who has excelled in social studies and wishes to pursue a major in social studies, pre-law, economics, psychology, political science, or international relations.
Bill Lobb Girls Basketball Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Bill Lobb, is for a female at Findlay High School who has participated in basketball for at least two years and lettered during their senior year. David Lodge Golf Scholarship Established 2004 This scholarship, established by Marjorie Lodge in memory of her husband, is for a graduating senior from Findlay High School who has played golf at FHS for no less than two years and who will be enrolled in a math or science curriculum in college. Kyle P. Luginbuhl Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 The scholarship, established by Philip and Deb Luginbuhl in memory of their son, is available to students or graduates of Bluffton High School or any rural high school (Allen, Hancock, Hardin or Putnam County) wanting to participate in international student study programs as part of the Rotary International Exchange program. Benjamin R. L. Lunn Merit Scholarship Established 1998 Larry and Sondra Lunn and their sons, Andrew and Nick, established this fund in memory of their son and brother, Ben. This scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduate who has participated and lettered in a sport at Findlay High School (preferably football or track). Punk and Martha Mains Memorial Scholarship Established 1998 L.H. Punk Mains established this fund in memory of his wife, Martha. This scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who is a well-rounded student. M. Andrew May Scholarship Established 1999 This fund was established in memory of Andy by his parents, Mark May and Elizabeth Wood, and his sister, Katelyn. This scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who wishes to pursue a major in writing, political science, government, or any field of social studies. Robert & Helen McClelland Farm Child Scholarship Established 2003 This scholarship, established by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, is dedicated to a graduating senior from Arlington High School who was raised on an operating farm in Hancock County. The Erica Miller Culinary Arts Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established by Bryan and Karen Miller in memory of their daughter, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school who is enrolled in the culinary arts program at Millstream Career Center and plans to pursue additional training specializing in culinary arts.
Glendora Mills Scholarship Loan Fund Established 1999 This fund was created in 1958 by Glendora and Bertha Mills, both teachers at Donnell and Findlay High School, as a loan program for students. In 1999, administration of this fund was transferred to The Community Foundation, and at such a time as all loans are paid in full this fund will operate as a standard scholarship. Zach Morgan Memorial Scholarship Established 2007 This scholarship, established by Dana and Kathy Morgan in memory of their son, is for a Liberty Benton High School graduating senior who has participated in one or more varsity sports while in high school, is a member of National Honor Society, and who demonstrates vision, insightfulness, thoughtfulness, and compassion. Needler Family Scholarship Established 2002 This scholarship, established by the Needler Family, is for Fresh Encounter Inc. employees and family members who are planning to attend college majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, food service management, business, wholesale or retail business, or the independent grocer business. John Noble Hockey Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a graduating Findlay High School senior who played hockey, received a varsity athletic letter, demonstrates leadership ability, and has good moral character. Mike and Pat Oxley Scholarship Established 2002 This scholarship was established by Mike and Pat for a graduating senior from Findlay High School who has made a significant contribution to their school and participates in extra-curricular activities. Mary Ellen Poff Memorial Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major in some area of social studies including, but not limited to, prelaw, economics, psychology, political science, or international business. Brad S. Reddick Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 This fund, established by Brads classmates from the Findlay High School Class of 1976, is for a graduate of Findlay High School. Roger Renz Memorial Scholarship Established 2000 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who displays dedication to basketball and demonstrates an intense and unselfish style of play on the court.
E. D. Bud and Jean Retter Scholarship Established 1998 Jean Ellis Retter established this scholarship, in memory of her husband, for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a major in math or science. John Edward Seman Memorial Scholarship Established 2005 This scholarship, established by David and Lisabeth Seman in memory of their son, is for a graduating Findlay High School senior who plans to major in civil, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering. Robert A. Shamp Scholarship Established 2007 The scholarship fund, established by Marilyn Shamp and Lynn Shamp Otley in memory of their husband and father, is for a graduating senior at Findlay High School pursuing a degree in education. Robert Shamp served as principal at Findlay High School from 1979-1993 and helped establish many of the scholarships that serve FHS students today. T. R. Shoaff Dance Scholarship Established 2004 Edward and Judy Reading established this scholarship to honor T. R. Shoaff, Judys father, who served as past president of the Fort Wayne Ballet and as a board member for Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, Fort Wayne Art School, and Fort Wayne Art Museum. The scholarship assists gifted ballet or dance students with classes, summer study programs, and purchase of pointe shoes. Dr. Thomas Richard and Wendene Shoupe Post Grad Scholarship Established 1995 Wendene Shoupe established this fund in memory of her husband, a long-time Findlay physician who valued education and life-long learning. In 2008, their daughters requested that Wendenes name be added to the scholarship in honor of her 90th birthday. This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students who wish to pursue graduate or professional studies. Bill Slack Memorial Scholarship Established 2003 This fund, established by the family to honor this long-time Findlay High School sports announcer, is for a Findlay High School senior. Zachary Smith Newspaper Carrier Scholarship Established 2005 The Findlay Publishing Co. established this scholarship in memory of Zachary, a Courier newspaper carrier. This scholarship provides college assistance for Courier newspaper carriers who wish to pursue higher education. Loren Steiner Auto Shop Memorial Scholarship Established 1997 This fund was established by Ina Mae Steiner in memory of her husband, a teacher of Automotive Trades in the Trade and Industrial Department for Findlay City Schools. This scholarship
is awarded each year to an outstanding graduating senior from Millstream Career Cooperative Automotive Trades. Glen R. Stover Agriculture Scholarship Established 1999 This fund was established by the family in memory of this businessman, farmer, athlete, scholar, WWII fighter pilot, and coach. This scholarship is for a graduate of a Hancock County high school who wishes to pursue an education in an agricultural-related profession. Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship Established 2005 Family members established this scholarship in memory of this young woman who touched the lives of many, giving unselfishly of her time and energy to help others. This scholarship is for a graduating senior from Patrick Henry High School or a Hancock County high school pursuing a degree in education who is active in their church and community. John P. Stozich Memorial Scholarship Established 2004 This fund is in memory of John, who served his community as an athletic coach, state representative, and Mayor of Findlay. John also served on The Community Foundation Board of Directors. This scholarship is for one male and one female athlete graduating from Findlay High School who has played sports for at least two years for FHS. Joyce Swisher Memorial Scholarship Established 1997 This scholarship, established by family and friends, is for a Findlay High School graduating senior who elects to further their education. Students with special needs are given preference. Turkey Bowl Memorial Scholarship Established 2006 This fund was established by ten members of the FHS Class of 1972 who have played football every Thanksgiving morning since 1970. The members of the class include: John Arnold, Jeff Bixler, Ken Brooks, Frank A. Cosiano, Cliff Hite, Tim Leichty, Chuck Rogers, Rich Steiner, Dale Swiger, and Dick Tesnow. The scholarship is for a Findlay High School graduate who has participated and lettered in a sport during their senior year. Mary Jo Urshalitz Music Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established through a gift from her estate, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school who will pursue a degree in instrumental or vocal music. Mary Jo Urshalitz Nursing Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship, established through a gift from her estate, is for a graduating senior from a Hancock County high school who will pursue a degree in nursing. The Leo Vielhaber Scholarship in Partnership with the Hancock County Society for the Handicapped Established 2005 This fund was established by the Hancock County Society for
the Handicapped and named in honor of Leo Vielhaber, who was instrumental in the development of the Society. This scholarship is for a graduate of a Hancock County high school who will pursue a graduate degree in speech, occupational, or physical therapy, with the goal of working with children. Lester L. Werntz Scholarship Established 2006 This scholarship was established by Mariann Dana Younger in honor of Lester L. Werntz, a teacher who had great influence on Mariann and encouraged her love for educating and mentoring children. This scholarship is for a Mt. Pulaski High School (IL) graduating senior who participated in the Mt. Pulaski band or music program. Nathan C. Wilson Trade and Industrial Technology Memorial Scholarship Established 2002 This fund was established in memory of Nate, an instructor at Millstream Career and Technology Center who is remembered for his ability to motivate students by establishing a positive classroom atmosphere. This scholarship is for a graduate of Millstream who will pursue a course of study which may include construction, welding, automotive, engineering, or cosmetology. Leo and Virginia Woodward Memorial Scholarship Established 2001 Members of the Woodward family established this scholarship, in memory of their parents, for a graduate of Van Buren High School who will major in agriculture, agribusiness, or nursing. George Randolph and Harriet Jacobs Younger Scholarship Established 2007 Charles and Mariann Younger established this scholarship in memory of Charles parents. This scholarship is for a North Clay High School (IL) graduating senior who has participated in one or more of the following; a varsity sport, the music program, forensics, student government, and debate while in high school. Younger Family Scholarships Established 2007 Charles and Mariann Younger established four scholarships to honor each of their four sons. These scholarships are for Findlay High School seniors who have participated in one or more of the following; a varsity sport, the music program, forensics, student government, and debate while in high school. Stephen Dana Younger Scholarship Scott Charles Younger Scholarship Paul Randolph Younger Scholarship Christopher Jon Younger Scholarship Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship Established 1994 This fund was established by Linda, Emil, and Brent Ziegler for a Findlay High School graduating senior who will study at an accredited college, university, or vocational school. This scholarship was the first scholarship established at The Community Foundation.
Pattersons Department Store

Located on the northwest corner of Main and Sandusky streets in Findlay, Pattersons was one of the longest operating family-owned dry goods stores in the country. Founded in 1849 by Joseph S. Patterson, the Patterson family maintained an unbroken line of succession within the family of the original owner for more than 100 years. The store closed in 1982 after more than 130 years in operation. Photo courtesy of the Hancock Historical Museum.
Our Donors
We extend our deepest gratitude to our donors, who, in 2007, entrusted a total of $ $2,272,275 in gifts to establish new funds and grow existing funds of The Community Foundation. These individuals, families, businesses, and organizations have helped ensure that the gift of a helping hand will be there when and where it is needed in our community.
21st Century Charitable Lead Trust N.C. Abrams Mr. and Mrs. Prakash Acharya Mr. and Mrs. Brian Adams Aetna Giving Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Agnew Dr. William and Mrs. Karen Alcott Mrs. Ruth Aldrich Ms. Romelle Aldrich Mrs. Wanda Alge Mr. William Alge Jr. Chris Allen Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Allen Mr. John Allen Ms. Kari K. Allen Ms. Sharon Aller American Electric Power - AEP Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Ralph D. Cole Unit No 3 American Trim - Finance Department American Trim, LLC Ms. Tina Amos Anderson Family Charitable Lead Trust Mr. and Mrs. Craig E. Anderson Mr. David Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Lee V. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Rob Anderson Mr. Larry D. Andress Ms. Patricia M. Angus Ms. Lori A. Anspach Apple-A-Day Aqua Science, Inc. Arlington Local Schools Arlington School Bucks Mrs. Marcia Armes Mrs. Marguerite T. Armstrong Mrs. Sue Arnold Mr. and Mrs. John B. Arnold Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County Ms. Lillian Ashcraft-Eason Ms. Elaine Ashley Mrs. Kelly Atkins Attorney General, State of Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Aydt Mr. and Mrs. Tony L. Babb Ms. Izetta H. Badertscher Mr. and Mrs. James M. Badertscher Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm R. Badertscher Ms. Marjorie A. Badertscher Mr. and Mrs. Verle Badertscher Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Bagley Mr. and Mrs. Joel E. Bailey Mr. Stephen Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Aeron L. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Dana L. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bixler Mr. James L. Baker Ms. Janice Blackburn Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Baker Mr. Jason C. Blackford Ball Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blaser Mr. and Mrs. Allen R. Blem Mr. Albert Ball Jr. Mr. Lawrence A. Ball Ms. Barbara J. Blem Mrs. Ruth A. Ball Mrs. Jerry Blem Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Ballantyne Mr. and Mrs. Phil Boarts Ballreich Bros Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Baltz Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Bame Mr. Ken Bame Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Barber Mr. and Mrs. Dale Barnes Mr. and Ms. Kevin Barnett Dr. Harry Bash Ms. Kimberly Bash Louise J. Bates Mr. and Mrs. Don Bauman Ms. Julian S. Baumgartner Ms. Karen L. Bautz Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Beal Mr. and Mrs. David L. Bearden Mr. and Mrs. Garth Beatty Beck Suppliers Inc. Mrs. Linda Beckett Mr. and Mrs. Frederic J. Beckler Evelyn Hamilton, Marilyn Brewer, and Isabelle Pratt Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Bell visit at the 2007 Annual Meeting. All three women are founding members of the Handbags That Help womens Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Bell giving circle. Ms. Patricia Benavides Benchmark Prints Mr. and Mrs. William F. Benjamin Mrs. Barbara Bodie Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Benson Mr. and Mrs. Harold Borushok Ms. Marissa G. Benson Mr. and Mrs. Dean Bott Mr. and Mrs. Roger Benson Mr. Gary B. Bowers TTEE Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Benson Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Wade E. Benson Ms. Laura Bowers Mr. Carl R. Berg and Ms. Michelle A. Schulte E.A. Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Berg Mr. Philip D. Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Tod E. Boyd Ms. Elaine H. Berkowicz Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bernhardt Mr. and Mrs. Bennet B. Brabson Mr. and Mrs. Dan M. Best Mr. Dennis M. Bracco Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Bickford Ms. Sandra L. Brading Mrs. Erma M. Biehl Mr. and Mrs. George H. Brandes Mrs. Betty Brandman Big Ten Conference Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bills Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Brandt Mr. and Mrs. Larry Binger Ms. Jessica Brannon Mrs. Sharon Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Braun Miss Chris Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Francis L. Brennan Mr. and Mrs. Roger Brenneman Mr. Gary L. Bishop Mr. James K. Bishop Ms. Sherry S. Bretz Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Bishop Ms. Doris Brey
OUR DONORS
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brooks Ms. Kendra L. Brooks Ms. Susan M. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Brown Ms. Jane H. Brown Mr. Michael R. Brown and Ms. Vasoula Rogaris Ms. Kathleen M. Brubaker Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Bruce Mr. and Mrs. James F. Brucklacher Ms. Ann Bruning Ms. Dorothy Bruns Mr. and Mrs. Rick Brunswick Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bruntz Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas W. Bucci Mr. and Mrs. Nathan S. Buchanan Ms. Stella M. Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. Buck Mrs. Cheryl Buckland Ms. Sharon E. Buess Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buffington Sally K. Buis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buis Mr. Michael P. Burbach Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Burden Mrs. Mary Burget Mr. Timothy Burkart Ms. Julie A. Burke Ladonna J. Burnett Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Burns Mr. and Mrs. Larry K. Burns Burroughs Marine Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David E. Busch Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Busdeker Pastor Mary Bushong Business & Professional Women of Findlay & Hancock County Mr. William R. Businger
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Butler Mr. and Mrs. James Buttermore Ms. Toni A. Buys Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon L. Bycynski Mr. and Mrs. Mike Byrne Mr. and Mrs. Richard Byrne Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Byrne Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Byrne Mr. Ronald C. Cable Ms. Juanita I. Cain Cal Ruffing Memorial Fund Ms. Janet Calkins Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Callihan Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cameron Mr. John L. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Campbell Mrs. Sara E. Campbell Ms. Susan Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Erik D. Caprella Dr. and Mrs. James P. Caralis D.O. Ms. Judine Carleton Clair J. Carty and Sheryl A. Pethers Ms. Christie Casati-Kreuz Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Cassoday Mrs. Naomi Chaney Charles Construction Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Chasse Dr. and Mrs. Daren Cheney Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Chesebro Mrs. Lynn Child China Garden / Lee Family Ms. Patricia S. Church Mr. and Mrs. William R. Church Dr. and Mrs. John Cindric Jr. City of Trotwood Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clark Class of 1982, David and Julie Colavincenzo
Homework Haven Helps Kids Succeed
Howard United Methodist Churchs Homework Haven program matches trained volunteers with at-risk students from Washington and Jacobs schools. Each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, students receive a friendly greeting, a listening ear, and a snack when they arrive after school. They work with their tutor on homework or reading activities for an hour. Students are referred by the school and registered by parents. This program was funded by a HancockREADS grant from The Community Foundation.
Ms. Lindell Clemens Mr. and Mrs. Greg Cline Clyde St. Marys School Denice Clyne Mrs. Kathryn C. Foote-Coats Mr. and Mrs. Barry M. Cobb Mr. and Mrs. David A. Cody Mr. and Mrs. Todd W. Coffman Ms. Cleva J. Collar Mrs. Anni Collette Columbia Gas of Ohio Committee to Elect Iriti Ms. Kimberly R. Congdon Mrs. Alice Conlisk Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Connolly Mr. and Mrs. William Conrad Construction & General Laborers Union Chase Cook Mr. and Mrs. Don Cook Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cook Lois J. Cook Mr. Shane Cook Cooper Tire - Accounts Payable Employees Cooper Tire Employees Mr. and Mrs. David E. Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Larry Copeland Mr and Mrs. H. Douglas Copus Mr. Jay Corgiat Dr. Frank A. and Mrs. Kim Cosiano Ms. Lynn Costanza Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cotterman Mr. Douglas E. Couch Mr. and Mrs. Mike Couchot Mr. Mark I. Cover and Mrs. Laurel Adams-Cover Mr. and Mrs. Arthur V. Craft Mr. and Mrs. John G. Craft Coldren-Crates Funeral Home Mr. Charles M. Crates Mrs. Rindy Crates Mr. Eugene Crawford Jr. Ms. Nita J. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Cruickshank Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Cummings Cummins Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Tom W. Curran Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Dager Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Dailey Mrs. Marie Dally Dancers Pointe Ms. Jean Dankovich Ms. Janet E. Darnall Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Davidson The Honorable Allan H. Davis Ms. Cathy Davis Ms. Jane Davis Rev. Paul W. DeMoss and Mrs. Sue DeMoss Chiara De Vincenzo Mr. Richard L. DeAngelis Mr. William Y. Deck Mr. Jason Deel Dr. and Mrs. Richard Deerhake Delaware County Sheriff s Office
OUR DONORS
Mr. and Mrs. John DeMarsh Mr and Mrs. Timothy A. Demith Ms. Sabrina Dempsey Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Denecker Ms. Melissa L. Depinet Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Devene Jr. Mr. David Devita Mr. and Mrs. Roy DeVore Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Dickman Mrs. Anne Diehl Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Diller Mr. and Mrs. David J. Dillon Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Dillon Mr. and Mrs. James Dimling Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dobbins Jr. Ms. Judith L. Doby Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Doll Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Donaldson Mrs. Lela. Doty Douglass Defense Services Ms. Mildred R. Dove Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Drake David J. Drelicharz and Jennifer M. Lavin Mr. and Mrs. Terry A. Drennan Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Drew Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drexler Mr. Jerry W. Duke Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Hal E. Durbin Mr. and Mrs. Craig P. Durliat Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Dysard Mrs. Barbara Dysinger Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Eaves Mrs. Erma Ebersole Mr. James A. Ebert Mr. and Mrs. Jay Edel Mr. and Mrs Harold H. Edens Mr. Michael A. Edie Mr. and Mrs. Steven Elbin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Elchert Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ellerbrock Mr. Gene M. Emrick Mr. and Mrs. Tony L. England Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eshleman Dr. Karen Eubanks Ms. Robin Euler Mrs. Carol Evans Ms. Kathleen Evans Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ewalt Ms. Lori Faeth Mr. and Mrs. George S. Falb Family Resource Center Lima, Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Karl H. Farwig Mr. F. William Fawley Ms. Stacey Fay Mr. and Mrs. Tim Federici Mr. Dennis F. Feehan and Mrs. Mary C. Garcia Feehan Mr. Joel D. Feinberg and Mrs. Anne McJimsey-Feinberg Ms. Martha J. Felder Ms. Mary E. Fell Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Fell
National Speaker Helps Launch Womens Giving Circle
Members of the steering committee who helped found Handbags That Help with speaker, Dr. Claire Gaudiani, following the Kickoff Event held June 14, 2007. Front row: Dr. Claire Gaudiani, JoAnne Ingold. Back row: Barbara Deerhake, Julie Anderson, Mary Beth Hammond, Rindy Crates and Marie Swaisgood. Not pictured: Beverly Fisher and Ruth Aldrich.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Feller Mr. and Mrs. Jon I. Fellers Mr. Rodney P. Fellows Mr. Scott E. Fenimore Mr. William Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Ferrell Fifth Third Bank Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Filcoff Pam Finder Findlay Area Golf Association Findlay City Schools Findlay Community Disc Golf Association Findlay Country Club Findlay Digital Academy Findlay Enrichment Programs The Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation Findlay High School Hockey Alumni Findlay Machine and Tool The Findlay Publishing Company Findlay Rotary Club Findlay Rotary Foundation, Inc. The Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association Tracie Finsel First Federal Bank Mr. Jim Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Fish Mrs. Beverly A. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Brad J. Fisher Mrs. Rita Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Everett Fitzpatrick Mr. James Fitzpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Fitzpatrick Mr. Mark D. Flannery Mr. Jim Flechtner Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Fleck Mr. and Mrs. John A. Fleming Ms. Shawna Fleming Ms. Marina Flores Mrs. Beth Flowers
Ms. Sharon Foley Mr. and Mrs. Donovan K. Follas Fort Ball Pizza Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Fortman Fortunaires Club Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Foust Ms. Cleo F. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Frankart Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Frankenfield Ms. Mary L. Franklin Mr. and Mrs. Dilbert Franz Mr. and Mrs. John Fraser Fraternal Order of Police, Findlay Freewheel Racing Inc. Associates of Fresh Encounter, Inc. Fresh Encounter, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Frick Friends of the Findlay Hancock Co. Public Library Mr. and Mrs. Don Frommer Mr. and Mrs. John K. Fulcher Mr. Mark Fullenkamp Mr. and Mrs. Shawn M. Fultz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Funkhouser Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Furbush Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Gaffga Dr. Radhika and Dr. Venkatraman Gajjala Ms. Sybil E. Galer Ms. E. Louise Gallant Ms. Charleen K. Gangemi Mr. Gilbert G. Garcia and Ms. Carrie Ann Graf Mr. and Mrs. Gary Garland Mr. and Mrs. Beryl D. Garrison Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Garrison Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Gartner Mr. Jerald A. Garver and Mrs. Jodi Witte Garver Ms. Dorothy Garwood Sara Wagner Gast Golf Outing Mr. William N. and Mrs. Meribeth G. Geaman
OUR DONORS
Mrs. Barbara Gebhardt Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Geese Jr. Ms. Ruby Gehrisch Mr. and Mrs. Kurt F. Geisheimer Mr. and Mrs. Ken Gembala Mr. Matthew Gembala Teri Genteman Nancy George Mr. and Mrs. Tyler N. George Mr. and Mrs. David Gerardi Ms. Suzanne M. German Mrs. Barbara B. Geyer Mr. and Mrs. David Gibboney Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Giltner Dr. Gregg C. Glamm D.D.S. Ms. Pamela L. Glassco Mr. Jack D. Glick I. Glomski Mrs. Dorothy Gorr Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Graf Jr. Ms. Bridget M. Graf Mrs. Jean C. Graham Great Scot Supermarkets Green Springs Business Association Green Springs Summer Baseball Ms. Judy Green Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green Tricia Green Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Greenawalt Ms. Jennifer M. Greenberg Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Greenwalt Amber Greer Mr. and Mrs. Allen Grimm Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Grismore Mr. Walter E. Grunden Ms. Leona L. Haar Mr. and Mrs. David A. Hackenberg Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haley Dr. and Mrs. Fred Halvorsen Ms. Evelyn J. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hammond Hancock County Agency on Aging, Inc. Hancock County Educational Service Center
Hancock County Humane Society Foundation Hancock Parks Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Hanes Mr. Todd L. Hanes Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Hankinson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hardesty Ruth J. Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Harpst Ms. Norma R. Harpst Mrs. Sara Harrington Ms. Anna Harris Ms. Marsha M. Harris Mr. Robert L. Harris and Mrs. Lori A. Lunn-Harris Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hart Ms. Christina K. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Hartschuh Harvest Baptist Temple Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Haslacker Mrs. Doris Hattendorf Mr. and Mrs. John Haughawout Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hauzie Dr. Philip E. and Mrs. Peggy Havens Mr. Jeffrey A. Hawk and Mrs. Janet Corey Hawk Mr. Leo J. Hawk Mr. Timothy J. Hawk Mr. and Mrs. George Hay Mr. and Mrs. John H. Haywood Mr. and Mrs. David S. Healy Ms. Christie A. Heater HEATRON Heck Rentals Ms. Lelsee S. Heidlebaugh Mr. and Mrs. Jim Heldman Mr. Timothy M. Helfrich Mr. Edwin L. Heminger Mrs. Jane Heminger Mr. and Mrs. Karl L. Heminger Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Hendel Mrs. Candi Hendershot Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Herold Herron Medical Services Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Hess
Donnell Middle School Students Pay It Forward
Donnell Middle Schools Readers Club read Pay it Forward as part of the 2007 CommunityREAD. Camp Fire USA staff members then helped students with their own pay it forward projectmaking fleece blankets for Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
Ms. Carissa Hewitt Mrs. Shirley Hewitt Ms. Kathleen K. Higgins Highland Consulting Associates, Inc. Mrs. Kay Hill Ms. Tamara Hill Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hindall Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O. Hindall Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hinesman Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hinkle Mrs. Kathy. Hirschfeld Ms. Catherine S. Hissong Historic Preservation Guild Hancock County Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Hitchings Mr. and Mrs. Cliff K. Hite Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hoane Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Hoehne Mr. and Mrs. Todd J. Hoerig Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Merle F. Hohman Mrs. Susan Hollington Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Hollister Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Holman Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Houdeshell Mrs. Grover C. House Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Huber Mrs. Cheryl Huffman Ms. Elizabeth Hull Mr. Leonard Hunt Huntington National Bank Huston Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Lowell W. Huston Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Hyde Mrs. Alda Hymes Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Hyre IAC Fremont, LLC Mr. and Mrs. William R. Iler Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Ingold Mr. and Mrs. David M. Ingram Inmon Motor Sales Hon. and Mrs. Tony Iriti Mrs. Laverne E. Irons Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Irons Izaak Walton League Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Jackowski Jacobs Primary School Staff Mr. Joseph P. Jacobson Mr. Nicholas C. Jacobson Ms. Mary Sue James Mr. Darol A. Jameson Mr. and Mrs. Rob Jansen Mr. and Mrs. Mike Janssen Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Janton Ms. Sabina M. Jawor Mr. Mark Johannigman Darla Johannsen N. Fern Johns Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Johnson Dr. James C. Johnson D.O. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson Ms. Lorraine Johnson Ms. Shelly Johnson
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Hancock Saves Teaching Good Habits to All Ages
Children decorated piggy banks to encourage savings at the Wealth Fair sponsored by Hancock Saves. The purpose of Hancock Saves is to promote and increase saving and debt reduction to produce financial stability among individuals and families in Hancock County through education and awareness. The program is housed at the OSU Extension office and facilitated by a broad base of community partners. A grant from The Community Foundation is the major funding source for the Hancock Saves initiative.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Johnston Mr. Robert S. Johnston Mrs. Beth Jolliff-Sachs and Mr. Stephen Sachs Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jolliff Mr. and Mrs. Keith L. Jolliff Mr. Ron Jolliff April Jones Memorial Scholarship Ms. Phyllis M. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Jones Kendall W. Joseph Mrs. Carol Dale Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Gary Junker Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jurosic Mr. and Mrs. Mike Jurosic Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas T. Jurosic Mr. Scott L. Kahle Mr. and Mrs. Warren R. Kahn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaptur Mr. and Mrs. Bryan G. Karhoff Mr. and Mrs. James R. Kastner Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Keenan Mr. W. M. Keenan Mr. and Ms. Alphie E. Keller Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Keller Mrs. Peggy Kelley Mr. Larry Kelly Ms. Ruth N. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Kemerley Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kemp
Mr. and Mrs. J. Keplinger Ms. Dorothy Kern Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kern Kessler Tank Company Mr. David L. King Mr. and Mrs. Everett S. Kirk Jr. Mrs. Diana Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Klein Mr. Thomas L. Klein Mr. Robert J. Kline Eleanor L. Klingler Mr. Mark D. Knarr Mr. Jason S. Knauff and Mrs. Mrinal Y. Shah Mr. and Mrs. Lyle H. Kneeskern Mr. Christopher Knight Ms. Coletta Kobeszka Mr. and Mrs. Jerome W. Kobeszka Jr. Ms. Vickie C. Kobeszka Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kochheiser Mr. and Mrs. George S. Kochis Dr. and Mrs. George H. Koepke Mr. and Mrs. Dennis H. Kollars Mrs. Kay Kose Mr. and Ms. Ed Kotlarczyk Ms. Lottie Kotlarz Ms. Barbara A. Kowalski Rita Kreinbihl Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Krepps Robin Kretzinger Ms. Janice L. Kritzler Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Krivoruchka Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Kroetz Linda L. Kroske Trust Vic L. Krout Mrs. Kathy Krucki Ms. Debora R. Krupp Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kruse Mr. and Mrs. Ryan M. Kruse Teri Kubbs Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Kuck Mrs. Gwen Kuenzli Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kulczak Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Kummerer Mrs. Lisa Kurjan Ms. Anne Lacko Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Laird Laminate Technologies, Inc Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lammers Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lammers Mr. and Mrs. Reece Lane Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. LaPlant Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Lather Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laube Mr. and Mrs. Terry J. Laubis Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Lawrence Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lebryk Gertrude A. Lee 2006 Trust Mr. John Lehman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lehman Mr. and Mrs Tim Leichty Mr. Michael C. Leifheit
Ms. Heliodora D. Lengel Leo Councilettes Mr. Matthew J. Levin Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Lhamon Liberty Benton Athletic Boosters Liberty Benton Boys Basketball Team Liberty Benton Football Parents Club Liberty Benton High School Soccer Parents Liberty Benton Music Boosters Liberty Benton School - Pizza Lunch Funds Liberty Benton Soccer Team & Coaches Liberty Benton Z-Club Licensed Specialty Products, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lietzke Lima Legionnaires Charitable Foundation Lincoln Park Athletic Club Mr. and Mrs. William R. Lindeman Ms. Elizabeth A. Linhart Ms. Phyllis M. Livingston Mr. and Mrs. William Lobb Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lockwood Mrs. Marjorie M. Lodge Mr. and Mrs. Laurence D. Loffman Mrs. Mary Pat Longo Mrs. Linda Lotz Ms. Angie Lowenoak Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Lundeen Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lunn Mrs. Patty Luther Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Shawn M. Lyon Mrs. Peggy Lyon M&B Asphalt Company Dr. Shane Maa and Mrs. Carolyn Cox Maa Mr. and Mrs. Terry F. Maag MAC Basketball Officials Assoc. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Mackell Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mahre Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mains Judith D. Mains Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Mains Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Makuch Mr. Michael A. Makuch Mrs. Denese Malacos Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Mallett Mrs. Anne Mallett Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mancuso Mandy Friar Scholarship Fund Mr. Robert Manger Marathon Petroleum Company, LLC Ms. Beverly J. Marincic Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marquart Marriage Core Team Ms. Angela J. Marriott Mr. and Mrs. Tim Marshall Ms. Linda S. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Martin Ms. Beth Martter Ms. Mary Joan Martter Mr. Bob Masulovich Ms. Laurie Maynard
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MBZ Speech/ Language Pathology Mr. and Mrs. F. D. McCarthy Lisa McClain Mrs. Stephanie McClellan Mr. Robert McClelland McComb Athletic Boosters Mrs. Eleanor McCoy Ms. Jennifer McCoy Mrs. Gene McEvoy Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. McKee McKenna Construction Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick K. McKinzie Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. McMath Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. McMillen Mr. Christopher McNally Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. McPherson Mr. and Mrs. Brendan M. McTigue Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Meckstroth MEPAC Match Program Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Meredith Mr. and Mrs. Jason Meshberg Metcycling McNally Mr. and Mrs. Russell Meyer Ms. Pam Meyers Young Ms. Rose M. Mickelson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Middlesworth Midwest Iron & Metal Co., Inc. Midwest Masters Cycling Team Mr. Derek Mihalik Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mihalik Mrs. Pinkie Mihaly Mr. Bryan Miller Dr. Cheryl Miller Mr. and Ms. Harry R. Miller Mr. and Mrs. James H. Miller Mr. and Mrs. James K. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Leslie L. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas F. Miller Mrs. Pauline Milligan Millstream Farmers 4-H Club Jane Minch
Lucinda E. Mires-Peebles Mr. and Mrs. Douglass A. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Mitchell Ms. Sara Mitchell Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Mohr Mr. and Mrs. Ed Montaine Mr. Robert W. Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Montgomery Terry C. Montgomery-West Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Moore Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Moorhead Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morehart Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Morella Mrs. Betty Morgan Mr. Cory Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Dana Morgan Mr. Michael and Mrs. Carol Morgan Mr. Michael and Mrs. Jill Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Steven K. Morrow Mr. and Mrs. Ted R. Morrow Mr. and Mrs. Lester D. Moser Mr. and Mrs. Matt Moser Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Moses Mother Hubbards Learning Cupboard Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Muhlenkamp Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Murray Mr. Don Musgrave Ms. Vera M. Musgrave Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Musselman Mrs. P. A. Musser Mrs. Barbara J. Muzy Mr. and Mrs. Don Nalley Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nanamaker III Needler Enterprises, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Neiling Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Neumeier Mr. Jonathon and Dr. Sherri Newpol Ms. Evelyn G. Nichols Mrs. Barbra Nichols Mr. Dale Nicholson
Richard and Mildred Bishop attended the 2007 Annual Meeting. In 2005, their children honored them by establishing a designated fund in their name, the Richard N. and Mildred B. Bishop Fund which benefits Hancock Christian Clearing House. Gifts celebrating birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries continue to grow this fund.
Mr. G. Norman Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. John B. Nicodemus Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Niekamp Mrs. Beth Niemeyer Mrs. Gertrude Nodoro Mr. and Mrs. William D. Nonnamaker North Clay Community Unit North Clay High School Mr. and Mrs. Scott Nowling Apollos O. Nwauwa Mr. Dustin Oaks Ms. Jody OBrien Ohio Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, Inc. Ohio State Eagles Charity Fund Ohio Youth Soccer Association North, Inc. Mr. Matthew OKeefe Ms. Carol Oken Ms. Phyllis J. Oman Ms. Jane K. ONeil Belen Ong Mr. and Mrs. Frank Opolski Mr. and Mrs. Glen L. Opp Ms. Barbara Opperman Mr. John Orndorff Dr. and Dr. Stephen H. Orr Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Orwick Ms. Carolyn A. Otis Mr. and Mrs. Bill Otley Mr. and Mrs. Jim Otley Mr. and Mrs. Nick Otley Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Packey Mrs. Zan Palmer Mrs. C. Paul Palmer Mrs. Sarah Palmer Mr. and Mrs. James D. Paluch Mrs. Susan Pancake Sung-Yeon Park Doris Parke Mr. Richard W. Parke Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Parke Mr. Don G. Parrott Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Pasch Mr. Brian A. Paskvan and Mrs. Rebecca A. Lentz-Paskvan Mr. and Mrs. R. Allen Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Patterson Mrs. Brianna Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Paul Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Paul Mrs. Jennifer Payne-White Mrs. Jane Peak Mr. John Pecoraro Mr. Nathan Pedretti and Mrs. Jane Soung Mr. and Mrs. Garry Peiffer Mr. and Mrs. Terry N. Pellam Ms. L. Maxine Penny Peoria Bicycle Club Mr. and Mrs. David R. Peplinski Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Pepple Performance Technologies Dr. Sue Perrott Siferd Mr. and Mrs. George Perry
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Mrs. Allison Perry Mr. Justin D. Persohn and Ms. Kristy J. Shumaker Mr. and Mrs. John F. Peterson Lorrell Pfaltzgraf Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Pfeifer Pfeiffer Family CLT Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Pfeiffer Philip Morris, USA Inc. Ms. Brenda S. Phillips Ms. Sandra L. Piech Ms. Teresa Pierce Ms. Alice Piorkowski Mr. and Mrs. James F. Piper Mr. and Mrs. Mark Plesec Ms. Sue Plotts Mr. Mark Polelle and Mrs. Bethann Griech-Polelle Mr. Nick Polus Mr. and Mrs. Sompong Pongtana Mr. and Ms. Larry M. Poppe Mr. and Mrs. David Potts Mrs. Isabelle Pratt Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Preston Clarabelle Price Mrs. Marti Price Ms. Velma Price Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Prins Mr. James Pritzker Mr. and Mrs. C. Nicholas Pry Mr. Mark R. Przespolewski Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Putnam Ms. June M. Qualls Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Quillen Ms. Grace Q. Radkins Rankin, Hill, Porter & Clark LLP Mrs. Beverly Rarey Mr. Tyler C. Ratliff Mr. and Ms. Gerald G. Rayl Ms. Wendy S. Rayl Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Recker Mr. Thomas A. Rectorschek Mr. James D. Reddick Mr. and Mrs. John C. Redman Cecile Redoble Mr. and Mrs. James D. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Reichert Dr. and Mrs. J. Alec Reinhardt Reliance Home Inspections, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Rennels Mr. Kenneth Rettig Ms. Cara E. Rex Ms. Nicole R. Reyna Ms. Bethanne H. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Scott Rhodes Mrs. Kolleen Kirk Rill Ms. Peggy J. Rinehart Mr. and Mrs. Roland M. Rittner Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Ritzler Ms. Bridget Robb Mr. and Mrs. Matt E. Robb Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Roberts Mrs. Mary Jane Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rodabaugh Ms. Ruth E. Roether
Foundation Grant Supports Funday Sunday
Mazza Museums Funday Sunday features storytelling, art stations, music, refreshments, shopping, and special guests. Each month has a special theme with related books and activities. The program is held on the first Sunday of the month at the University of Findlays Mazza Museum. There is no admission charge and everyone is welcome to attend! The mission of the Mazza Museum is to promote literacy through its educational programs and to collect, exhibit, and preserve original art from childrens books. Funday Sunday is funded by a grant from The Community Foundation.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Roethlisberger Mr. and Mrs. Matthew E. Roethlisberger Mr. Charles T. Rogers Ms. Wanda Rogowski Mrs. and Mrs. Christina M. Romick Mrs. Connie Rooney Ms. Elizabeth A. Roschman Dr. and Mrs. Fred Rosebrook Mr. and Mrs. David A. Rossman Ms. Regina Roszkowski Trace G. Roth Mr. and Mrs. A. Scott Rothey Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Roush Mr. and Mrs. Ron D. Routson Mrs. Carol Rowe Dr. & Mrs. Marv Rower Rowmark Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Ruck Mr. Phillip Runion Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ruse Rush Business Forms Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Russell Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Russell Ms. Sarah W. Russell Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Russo Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Rustic Mrs. Suzanne T. Sackmann Mr. Gary Sams Mr. and Mrs. Parker C. Sams Ms. Janet Sanek Mr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Sattler Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Saums Mrs. Laura Savage Mr. and Mrs. Louis S. Savage
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas J. Schaaf Mr. Paul J. Schaaf Mr. Brian J. Schaefer Mrs. Richard Schaefer Mr. Lawson Wade and Mrs. Kathy Schaller Wade Mr. and Mrs. Larry Schaller Ms. Lisa Schaller Mr. Neil O. Schaller Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Scheib Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schimmoeller Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Schimmoeller Ms. Mary A. Schling Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Schmidt Madeleine Schneider Trust Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schnippel Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Schock Schoonmaker Family Charitable Lead Trust Mrs. Elaine H. Schoonmaker Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Schulte Ms. Mary K. Schulte Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schulte Mr. Tom W. Schulte Janet B. Schwartz Schwebel Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David W. Searfoss Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sebrell Mrs. Herb Seelbach Mr. and Mrs. David A. Seman Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Shadle Mr. and Mrs. Dale Shaheen Mr. and Mrs. Jihad K. Shaheen Ms. Diana J. Shamp Mr. R. Matthew Shannon
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Patricia Ann Sharninghouse Mrs. Anne Sheaffer Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Sheehan Mr. and Mrs. James W. Sheerer Ms. Marcia R. Shellenbarger Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shields Mr. Jeff Shingler Ms. Phyllis K. Shoaff Mr. and Mrs. Duane S. Shock Dr. Donna Shoupe and Mr. Lee Hellmuth Ms. Karen Shoupe and Mr. Robert Gilker Mrs. Wendene W. Shoupe Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Shroll Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Sidle Ms. Theresa E. Siebold Mr. Thomas W. Siegel Signal-Tech Jennifer Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Skiles Mr. John G. Skoubis Ms. Phyllis J. Slaughterbeck Mr. and Mrs. R. Eugene Slough Mr. and Mrs. John Smith Mrs. Karen Smith Mr. Lloyd E. Smith Mr. Mark D. Smith and Mrs. Phyllis Stover-Smith Ms. Michelle Smith Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Tom A. Smith Mr. Daniel Smucker Mr. and Mrs. Don E. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. John J. Solt, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Sorg Southeastern Data Coop Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Sparks Mr. and Mrs. Curt E. Spath Mrs. Phyllis Spragg Mrs. Susan Spragg Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sprague St. Andrews United Methodist Church St. Michael The Archangel Parish Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Stanfar Mrs. Brittany Stanley The Stassins Mr. Marvin Stechschulte Mr. Zelton Steed Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Stefanac Ms. Diane C. Stegmeier Mrs. Christa Steiner Mr. and Mrs. David R. Steiner Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Steiner Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Steiner Mr. Robert L. Steinman Mr. and Mrs. Tom Steinman Stemtown Historical Society Mrs. Nancy Stephani Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Steva Mrs. Julie Stevens Dr. and Mrs. William Stitt Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Stock Ms. Rebecca Stocking Dr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Stover Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Stover Mr. Gary Stowell
2007 Marked 20 Years of Service for Deerhake
At the 2007 Annual Meeting, Board Chairman, Chuck Younger, presented Barbara Deerhake, President, with a gift celebrating her 20 years with The Community Foundation. Barbara was hired as the first local program officer for the Dorney Fund in 1987, was named the first President of The Community Foundation in 1999, and has continued to lead the Foundation ever since. In October 2007, she announced her intent to retire in 2008. Barbara and her passion for our community will be greatly missed, but we wish her well as she embarks on this exciting new stage in her life.
John P. Stozich Memorial Golf Outing John P. Stozich Memorial Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Strasbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Karl A. Streacker Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Streacker Streaker Tractor Sales Inc. Ms. Connie Strouse Mr. and Mrs. James R. Stuck Ms. Carol Stucky Mr. and Mrs. Chuck F. Stumpp Jr. K.A. Suggs Ms. Pearl Sussman Ms. Shirley N. Sussman Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Svoboda Ms. Nancy S. Swartz Mr. and Mrs. David E. Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Dale E. Swiger Mr. and Mrs. Michael Szaruga T & S Enterprises Mr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Tavernier Mrs. Mary F. Taylor Team Pegasus Mr. and Mrs. Clayton E. Tenniswood Mr. and Mrs. Terry Terhark Mr. Richard L. Tesnow Mr. and Mrs. Tim Theodore Mrs. Ann M. Thieman Mrs. Denise Thomas Ms. Helen M. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey N. Thomas Ms. Patricia L. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson Mr. John D. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thompson Opal Thompson Estate Mr. and Mrs. Todd Thompson Tiefenbach Tiffin Foundary and Machine, Inc. Tiffin Lodge # 77 F & AM Tiffin University Mrs. Jane J. Tille Time Warner Cable Mr. John J. Tinsman Mr. and Mrs. David H. Todd Ms. Kathleen G. Todd Ms. Ann Tomlinson Ms. Wendy Tossey Town and Country RV Center Inc. Ms. Kimberly Ann Trautman Mr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Treece Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Treece Ms. Deanna L. Trella and Mr. Scott R. Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Tully Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Turner Two Songs Underground Utilities, Inc. Amy Ungerer University of Findlay Ms. Beth A. Utz Ms. Mildred P. Vajagich Mr. and Ms. Frank Valentin Mr. and Mrs. John Vanderbaan Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. VanGunten
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Ms. Jennifer L. VanHook Mr. Michael Varney Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Vaupel Mr. Eric M. Veit Ms. Patricia Verzani VFW George Stoll Post 3343 VFW Green Springs VFW of Ohio Charities VFW Post 667 Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Vicars Mr. and Mrs. Brian Vickery Mrs. Jeanette Vielhaber Mr. and Mrs. John T. Vielhaber Mr. Lawrence M. Vielhaber Mr. Richard L. Vielhaber Mr. and Mrs. Greg Vigesaa Ms. Joyce M. Votaw Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Waaland Ms. Sally O. Wadsworth Mr. Rich Wagner Mr. Scott N. Wagner Wahl Refractories Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Kevin B. Walker Ms. Nancy Walker Mr. Walter Walker Mrs. Pat Wall Mrs. Emily Walton Mr. and Mrs. K. Randall Wanamaker Mary Wannemacher Joe K. Ward Trust Dr. and Mrs. Reginald Wardle Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Warmuth Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Warren Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Wasbro Ms. Eleanor Watanakunakorn Ms. Constance S. Weasel Mr. and Mrs. Bob Weaver Mrs. Evelyn J. Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Webber Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Weickert Mr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Weidman Ms. Nancy L. Weidner Mr. and Mrs. Nate Weihrauch Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Weising Mr. and Mrs. Sherman D. Weld Mr. and Mrs. James W. Wells Ms. Alison D. Wentland Ms. Deanna L. Wentz Ms. Lisa Wentz Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Westerheide Ms. Patricia E. Wharton Ms. Lisa A. Whatley Mrs. Mary Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Wheeler Mr. Edward G. Whipple Mr. and Mrs. John S. Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. Donald Z. White Mr. and Ms. Edgar C. White Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. White Mr. Geoffrey Whitehouse Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilch Mr. and Mrs. Melford E. Wilcox
Arcadia 6th Graders Learn Essential Keyboarding Skills
In todays computer age, typing is a critical skill to master for even the youngest students. To ensure that their students wont be left behind, Arcadia Elementary School has implemented a keyboarding program for 6th grade students using The Writer Learning Systems UltraLab system, a complete mobile keyboarding, writing, and assessment lab. The labs are portable word processors which allow students to practice keyboarding without cutting into regular computer lab timea huge benefit to a school like Arcadia, where computer labs are shared by both high school, middle school and elementary students. The program allows students to create, edit, revise, and publish documents. Additional instruction reinforces accuracy in students posture, hand position, and keyboarding skills. As a culminating project for this program, the students produced a newsletter written as though it was the 1940swhich tied in with a World War II lesson they had just finished. This program was funded by a grant from The Community Foundation.
Mr. and Ms. Daniel Wilhelm Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Wilin Mr. and Mrs. James A. Willard DJSM Williams Trust Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams Williard Area Kiwanis Club Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Williman Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson Mr. Dave Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Wilson Mr. Ronald S. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. John Winger Mr. and Mrs. J. Theodore Winkeljohn Ms. Joan Winkle Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Winkle Mr. and Mrs. John D. Wise Ms. Yvonne Wisler Mr. and Mrs. Neal R. Wisner Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Withrow Ms. Ivadean Wolber Ms. Jayne Wolford Women of Century Health Ms. Karis Woodward Mr. and Mrs. Joe Worden
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Wright Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wrobel Mr. and Mrs. John U. Wurm Mr. and Mrs. James M. Wyant Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Wyatt Mr. and Mrs. Randall D. Wyatt Wynn-Reeth Inc. XXX Racing Kay Yantz Mr. and Mrs. Jack Yelinich Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Yingling Mr. and Mrs. John D. Yorkovich Mr. Charles J. Younger Mrs. Mariann D. Younger Mrs. Beth Zachrich Mr. and Mrs. William D. Zachrich Mrs. Chris Zawisza Mrs. Joyce Ziegler Mr. and Mrs. John F. Ziemniak Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Ziemniak Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ziemniak Mr. Scott A. Ziemniak Ms. Virginia M. Ziemniak Mr. and Mrs. John A. Zito Zonta Club of Findlay
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Allen P. Dudley Memorial Bandshell

The bandshell at Riverside Park was constructed in 1940 under the direction of the Work Projects Administration, a Depression-era program that built many public facilities. The bricks used to build this structure were from the old waterworks building that had been located on the same site. The bandshell represents some of the classic architecture of the day. Area craftsmen built special wooden concrete forms to shape the dome, making the acoustics nearly perfect for outdoor music. The free Concert in the Park summer music series began in 1952. In the late 1950s, Allen P. Dudley organized the Summer Concert Series at Riverside Park, and after his death the bandshell was named in his honor. Findlay-native, Dick Daugherty, hosted the band concerts at Riverside Park for over 50 years. He was honored in 2004 when the area around the bandshell was named Dick Daugherty Plaza. When the concert series encountered financial sustainability concerns in 1987, a grant from the Dorney Fund helped solidify the event. Interestingly, free public music was a priority for L. Dale Dorney, and was mentioned specifically is his last will and testament. The Dorney Fund continues to support the Concerts in the Park series through grants to the Hancock Park District, which now coordinates the popular series. Photo courtesy of the Hancock Park District.
Our Grants
Donor-Advised and Supporting Organization Grants
These grants were recommended by the business, individual, or family who established the Donor-Advised Fund; or were directed by the board of the Supporting Organization.
American Red Cross Hancock County $500 General Support Arlington Local School $3,000 Support of Arlington School Foundation $558 Support of Arlington School Foundation Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock Co. $500 General Support Blanchard Valley Health Foundation $1,000 Legacy Society $5,000 Capital Campaign - New Patient Pavilion $5,000 Capital Campaign - New Patient Pavilion Boy Scouts of America, Black Swamp Area Council $250 General Support Cancer Patient Services $250 General Support Child Evangelism Fellowship, Inc $10,000 General Support C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall $2,500 General Support City Mission of Findlay, Ohio $1,000 General Support College First Church of God $1,000 Capital Campaign Support - Camp Otyokwa $1,000 General Support Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship Fund of TCF $5,000 Endowment Building Findlay Area Youth for Christ $10,000 General Support $5,000 General Support Findlay City Schools $32,175 Matching Grant for Findlay High School Sousaphone purchase First Presbyterian Church of Findlay $6,000 General Support Greater Findlay Inc. Foundation $5,000 Support of Hancock Leadership All-Star Playground Project at the Cube Humane Society of Hancock County $500 General Support Junior Achievement of Hancock County $550 General Support The Kiwanis Foundation of Findlay, OH $2,500 Support of Kiwanis School Supply Project Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation $1,250 General Support Macklin Intergenerational Institute $31,616 General Support Marietta College $10,500 General Support OUR GRANTS
Grants in 2007 reached a record $2.7 million, enabling many organizations to provide programs and services that are improving the lives of individuals and families in Hancock County. Many of these programs and services would not exist without funding from The Community Foundation and the forethought of our generous donors who remembered their community.
Hancock Leadership Builds All-Star Playground

The 2007 Hancock Leadership class project was to build an All-Star Playground west of The Cube on North Main Street. Class members, who completed all of the construction work themselves, pledged $5,000 toward the $75,000 project. The remaining funds were raised through fundraisers and community donations including a $5,000 gift from a donor-advised fund at The Community Foundation and also a $15,000 grant from the L. Dale Dorney Fund as part of the Foundations competitive grant cycle.
Hancock Christian Clearing House $1,000 General Support Hancock County Agency on Aging $500 General Support Hancock Historical Museum Association $2,000 General Support $250 General Support Hathaway Brown $1,000 General Support
Mazza Enthusiasts Fund of TCF $10,000 Endowment Building The Nature Conservancy $500 General Support Nature Conservancy Ohio Field Office $500 General Support Ohio State University Foundation $1,000 General Support Ohio Wesleyan University $1,000 Blaine Grimes Scholarship Fund
St. Andrews United Methodist Church $2,000 General Support St. Marks United Methodist Church $1,000 General Support Salvation Army $1,000 General Support OUR GRANTS Seneca County Agricultural Society $35,000 Support of new restroom facility at Seneca County Fairgrounds World Trust - World Class $1,000 General Support United Way of Hancock County $2,000 General Support $2,500 General Support $5,000 General Support $2,500 General Support $1,000 General Support University of Findlay $10,000 Trustee Center for Academic Excellence University of Findlay, Mazza Museum $30,000 Capital Campaign Support $10,000 Support of Operating Endowment $1,000 FunDay Sunday Support $10,000 Support of Operating Endowment WBGU-TV, Public Television $30,000 Digital Conversion Capital Campaign $500 General Support $5,000 Capital Campaign Support $250 General Support Western Reserve Academy $10,000 Capital Campaign Support $5,000 Andrew Gugliemli Scholarship Fund Support WGTE Public Broadcasting $1,000 General Support $250 General Support Young Mens Christian Association (Findlay) $10,000 Tennis Facility Capital Campaign $250 Strong Kids Campaign Support TOTAL 2007 Donor Advised and Supporting Organization Grants: $335,649.00
Designated & Agency Endowment Grants

Designated and agency grants are awarded from those funds established to benefit a specific organization identified by either the donor or the organization itself.
Arlington Local School $1,000 Support of Arlington School Foundation Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County $16,466 General Support Blanchard Valley Health Foundation $3,125.28 Capital Campaign for Patient Pavilion Camp Fire USA $365 General Support CASA/GAL (Voices for Children) $2,991 General Support City of Findlay $60,000 Field of Dreams $9,160 Support of purchase of new K-9 for Findlay Police City Mission of Findlay, Ohio $534 General Support $549 Capital Improvements Support
The Findlay Art League $149 Support of Student Art Shows Findlay City Schools $14,139 New Opportunities for Work Project (Project NOW) $4,038 William H. and Martha E. Lape Fund for Innovative Initiatives The Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation $45,224 General Support Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc. $3,898 Program Support $961 General Support First Presbyterian Church of Findlay $5,196 General Support Fraternal Order of Police $3,000 K-9 Training Support Hancock Christian Clearing House $409 General Support $365 General Support Hancock Historical Museum Association $300 Founding Fathers Lecture Series Support $342 Support and Maintenance for The Little Red School House, MacArthur Train and Mae Huston Local History Resource Center
Camp READ
Camp READ participants practice their chop stick skills during the second annual Camp READ held at Millstream South. The week-long program is organized by Findlay City Schools and Findlay Enrichment Programs, Inc. and was funded, in part, by a Hancock Education Fund Grant from The Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of Randy Roberts, The Courier.
Macklin Intergenerational Institute $5,733 General Support $12,330 Intergenerational Certificate Training $2,168.50 Student Tuition Assistance Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center $6,340 General Support St. Johns Lutheran Church $2,276 Grounds Upkeep United Way of Hancock County $2,991 Agency Support $55,032 General Support $1,822 General Support University of Findlay, Mazza Museum $14,794 Programs, Projects, and Admin. Costs, Wizard CMC with Com- puter System - Matting Machine $3,538 General Support Young Mens Christian Association (Findlay) $3,160 Membership Fees for Low-Income Youth TOTAL 2007 Agency Endowment and Designated Grants = $282,395.78
AED Devices Save Lives
Local statistics show that cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in Hancock County. In 2005, Findlay death certificates show that 55 deaths were directly attributed to cardiac arrest/myocardial infarction. Additionally 21 deaths were listed as cardiac arrythmia. Because cardiac arrest is usually a result of an electrical malfunction of the heart, delivering a shock from an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) within minutes of collapse can dramatically increase the victims survival rate. A 2006 grant (implemented in 2007) from the Madeleine Thomas Schneider Fund allowed the Findlay City Health Department to purchase 12 AED devices to be placed in various locations within the City of Findlay. In addition to purchasing the AED devices, the program provided AED and CPR training for employees. By partnering with the Hancock County Health Department, at the close of 2007, AED devices had been placed in over 30 locations throughout the city and county, and 151 city and county employees had received training. Fortunately, none of the devices have had to be used locally, however, a trained employee on vacation in South Carolina used one to save a persons life. Photo courtesy of Randy Roberts, The Courier.
Pass Thru Grants

The Community Foundation can assist donors giving to causes they care about through IRA rollovers, stock, and other gifts.
Blanchard Valley Health Foundation $15,000 Capital Campaign Support $5,000 Capital Campaign Support C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall $5,000 General Support City of Findlay $500 Field of Dreams The Family Center Fund of TCF $25,000 Capital Campaign Support Hancock Christian Clearing House $5,000 General Support University of Findlay, Mazza Museum $30,000 Capital Campaign Support WBGU-TV, Public Television $30,000 Digital Conversion Capital Campaign
William and Martha Lape Fund Grants - Findlay City Schools

Architecture for the Elementary Art Classroom - Lincoln Elementary School, $500
Provided professional development to develop an elementary teaching unit incorporating history, mathematics, and science into the subjects of art and architecture. language proficiency as well as social and emotional growth.
National Restaurant Association Education Foundations Summer Institute for Prostart Instructors Millstream East, $500
Provided professional development through technical and academic instruction to stimulate students interest in food service careers and post secondary food services and chef training.
Creating a 21st Century Freshman Wing Concept - Findlay High School,

$800 Provided professional development for freshman teachers to educate them on the benefits of incorporating 21st Century skills into the freshman wing concept.
Chinese Language and Culture Classes Gifted Department, $500

Provided the first level of Chinese for American speakers including learning to read, write and speak basic Mandarin Chinese for 40 elementary and high school students to raise awareness of China and Chinese customs.
Reaching Higher - Donnell Middle School, $660

Provided opportunities for special needs and gifted middle school students to collaborate in reading, writing, and grammar activities to improve knowledge and
OUR GRANTS
Young Mens Christian Association (Findlay) $10,000 Tennis Facility Capital Campaign TOTAL 2007 Pass Thru Grants = $125,500.00 OUR GRANTS
Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center $6,000/ one year Improve low-income Hancock County womens preventive health care by funding pap smear availability. TOTAL 2007 Field of Interest Grants: $21,340
The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County $13,250/one year Increased agency efficiency by replacing a computer, server, credit card machine, and ticketing software. CASA/GAL of Hancock County $15,000/one year Supported consultant fees to provide board and staff training to better serve over 90 abused and neglected children in Hancock County. Central Church of Christ $12,000/one year Increased academic achievement skills for 56 Lincoln Elementary students by continuation and expansion of Homework Central by funding staff. Century Health, Inc. $12,000/one year Provided construction drawings and cost estimates to consolidate Century Health into one facility. CHOPIN Hall $41,290/three years Increased efficiency of services to over 40,000 low-income Hancock County residents by supporting paid staff and training. Council on Domestic Violence (Open Arms) $51,258/one year Partially supported an internet sexual predator intervention and prevention program benefiting over 4,000 Hancock county children and adults. Family Resource Centers $40,800/two years Trained 36 youth-serving adults in researchbased Aggression Replacement Training (ART) to reduce violence in Hancock County youth. $93,095/two years Employed a full-time Occupational Therapy Supervisor to supervise University of Findlay Occupational Therapy students to integrate occupational therapy into the local mental health system.
Field of Interest Grants

These competitive grants are supported by donors who have identified a specific area of concern, such as education, youth, arts, and social services.
The Hancock Education Fund $15,340/ one year Provided Hancock County students with 21st Century Learning skills by funding the Hancock Education Fund. The Community Foundation was the fiscal sponsor for the Hancock Education Fund.
Competitive Grants
These grants were awarded from unrestricted resources given to our community.
American Red Cross of Hancock County $30,000/one year Provided disaster assistance to Hancock County residents by supporting the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. $3,504/one year Trained 2,500 Hancock County citizens annually in updated CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) skills.
Wrought Iron Bridge Project Preserves Local History and Benefits Park District
The 110 year-old wrought-iron bridge which stretches across the Blanchard River on Marion Township Road 241 will be replaced in 2008 with a wooden covered bridge. The existing bridge, an historic structure built in 1895 by the Canton Bridge Company Builders in Canton, Ohio, is one of the best remaining in Hancock County. The Hancock Parks Foundation is leading a project to preserve the bridge by moving it to nearby Riverbend Recreational Area to connect Big Oaks Activity Area to the multi-purpose activity area and campgrounds across the old river Oxbow. A grant from The Community Foundation will partially support bridge consultant fees.
Findlay City Schools Glenwood Middle School $1,300/ six months Promoted summer reading to all Findlay City School students by keeping Glenwood Middle School Library open Monday
through Friday during the summer. Donnell Middle School $16,675/one year Increased academic achievement for 470 Donnell Middle School students through staff training and purchase of the Classroom Performance System (CPS). Focus on Friends $23,054/ three years ($8,000 of this grant is from Field of Interest) Served over 1,000 Hancock County individuals suffering from severe mental illness by providing increased hours of operation for Focus on Friends. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Up to $42,525/one year Provided The Family Center operational management through supporting a building manager salary and benefits. Up to $23,000/one year Contracted with OrangeBoy Inc. to provide Cluster Development for donors of Hancock County. Up to $24,000/one year Positioned The Community Foundation for future success by funding a strategic planning consultant to facilitate a three-year plan. Up to $16,680/one year Documented the Madeleine Thomas Schneider story to share her life and philanthropy as inspiration to others. Up to $10,000/one year Supported the CommunityREAD event which highlighted the book Pay It Forward by author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Findlay Service League $1,000/one year Provided 10 mattresses as part of the Findlay Service League (FSL) Extreme Makeover of City Mission to address the needs of Hancock Countys homeless population Good Hope Lutheran Church $699/one year Created a culture of recycling and volunteerism for residents of Arlington, Ohio, by purchasing recycling bins and supplies. Hancock County ADAMHS (Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services) Board $4,400/one year Provided more efficient psychiatric care to over 2,300 Hancock County residents suffer-
Classroom Performance System

Imagine a classroom where students are so engaged in the lecture that they all respond to every question theyre asked. In several Findlay City schools, teachers are using the Classroom Performance System (CPS) where each student uses a clicker that resembles a TV remote to answer questions. A question and a set of answers are projected onto a screen for the entire class to see. The student chooses the answer by pressing a key on the clicker. Upon completion of the test, quiz, or review, the activity can be automatically graded by CPS and entered into the teachers software grade book. Results are recorded in the teacher database as individual scores and as a class average. Teachers are able to recognize immediately where a lesson or concept needs further explanation, identify students who need additional practice, and can act immediately to address the situation without spending valuable time grading papers. The Community Foundation has approved several grants to provide CPS learning systems for local schools.
ing from mental illness. $20,050/one year Provided 16 supportive living apartment units through funding preconstruction studies and drawings. Up to $679,950/ three years Provided a Program Related Investment (PRI) for architectural consulting fees, purchase of property, and general construction costs for 16 supportive living apartment units. Hancock County Educational Service Center $104,400/two years Supported consultant costs to raise student achievement for 2,000 Hancock County students by training 85 teachers in the Literacy Curriculum Alignment Project (LCAP). $12,000/one year Created literacy success for 187 students through funding Literacy and Mentoring Partners (LAMP) building coordinator stipends. Hancock County Agency on Aging $29,440/one year Supported a feasibility study for a new facility to meet increased demands of Hancock
County senior citizens. Hancock County Family First Council $7,855/ one year Served an additional 27 children ages birth to three by providing a part-time Help Me Grow Service Coordinator. $2,700/one year Provided over 2,400 low-income Hancock County children free lunches during the Summer Feeding Program. Hancock Historical Museum $8,210/ one year Provided secure, quality historical exhibits to Hancock County residents through construction of five display cases. Hancock Leadership Class of 2007 Up to $15,000/ one year Expanded outdoor activity space for Hancock County children by supporting the All-Star playground adjacent to the Field of Dreams and CUBE sports complex. Hancock Parks Foundation $3,600/ three years Provided free Riverside Park summer concerts to over 5,500 Hancock County residents.
OUR GRANTS
Arlington School Foundation
Scholarship Awards
Investing in deserving students may be the best investment you ever make.
Neil Acharya Memorial Tennis Scholarship Kyle Collette Herb S. Aldrich Memorial Scholarship Jason VanAtta W.S. (Sherman) & Wanda Alge Family Scholarship Stephen ORear Eva Kate Cowen Anderson Scholarship Samantha Jo Fiebelkorn Arlington School Foundation Scholarship Ryan Graydon
OUR GRANTS
When Dave Rossman returned to Arlington Schools to serve as superintendent in 2005, he had a very special goal on his agendato establish a school foundation as a permanent source of financial support for Arlington students and teachers. He recruited a group of local parents, teachers, alumni, and community members to serve on the foundation board, and with the school boards approval the Arlington School Foundation (ASF) was established. The mission of ASF is to provide college scholarships for graduating seniors and to provide funds for teachers to enhance the classroom experience and improve student learning. The Community Foundation is working with ASF to ensure a lasting and reliable source of income for their mission. We congratulate this ambitious group for helping to establish four new scholarships for Arlington students, and several other funds to enhance classroom learning and support athletics and extra-curricular activities. Pictured above (left to right): Dave Rossman, former Arlington Schools Superintendent; Ryan Graydon, Class of 2007, first ASF scholarship recipient; Keith Jolliff, President, Arlington School Foundation.
Auto Alumni Scholarship William Gruenemeyer Albert J. Ball Scholarship Andrew Giles Daniel R. Bennett Scholarship Brittni Barker, Cory Bryan, Christina Clary, Samantha George, Ashley Rader Marie D. Berry Scholarship Danielle Achten, Jihan Akra, Anthony Alessi, Richard Alessi, Trevor Barrientos, Danielle Bash, Lori Bell, Sarah Binkley, Andrew Boehnlein, Tyler Boes, Allison Bormuth, Bryan Brigadoi Jr. , Melissa Brumbaugh, Michael Carman, Richard Carter III, Steven Chin, Ibrahim Choudhry, Suleymann Choudhry, Kelly Clinger, Tyler Corder, Jacob Cramer, Andrew Dehnoff, Mary Edmiston, Caleb Elsea, Aaron Etzler, Lauren Faine, W. Wells Faine III, Shelly Fetters, Heather Fraley, Jessica Gephart, Ryan Graydon, Cody Greeno, Krista Guitierrez, Nathan Harris, Alicia Hathaway, Mitchell Heacock, Matthew Heater, Bethany Heldman, Abigail Holman, Chelsea Holman, Courtney Holman, Emily Hortsman, Debra Hoy, Joy Kellogg, Brittany Kendrick, Michael Kentris, Jeffrey Kindig, Katherine Kobeszka, Jennifer LaLonde, Lauren Lammers, Morgan Lear, Whitney Like, Taryn Longberry, Hana Maazaoui, Wesley Mathern, Emma McDougle, Nicole Miller, Tonya Myers, Carla Neiderhiser, Melissa Neiderhiser, Jessica Olsen, Casey Paul, Ashley Rader, Ashley Reinhart, Matthew Reiter, April Rettig, Aubrey Rettig, Kora Ridings, Emily Roby, Julie Schlater, Kali Schroeder, Victoria Sharrer, Teara Shuck, Erika Simmermeyer, Eric Smith, Danielle Strack, Kevin Thomas, Michelle Tidd, Craig Von Stein, Brent Von Stein, Erik Ward, Emily Weiler, Ashley Westenbarger, Brandon Wiler, Brandi Young.
$4,740/one year Supported consultant fees to preserve the historic 1895 iron bridge on TR 241 for Hancock county residents. Hancock Properties Foundation, Inc. Up to $310,500/one year Provided operating expenses for The Family Center, which housed 16 nonprofit agencies serving Hancock County residents. Mazza Museum- International Arts from Picture Books $9,300/three years Funded coordinator and artists stipends and supplies to support 24 Funday Sunday outreach events to encourage literacy and the arts for Hancock County children and their families. Ohio Grantmakers Forum $500/one year Assisted Ohio foundations to align educa-
tion dollars to be more effective grantmakers and work with statewide policy leaders to implement improvements to Ohios kindergarten through 12 education system. $250/one year Supported the Ohio Transfer of Wealth Initiative to identify Ohios concentration of wealth and long-term projections to estimate the time of peak transfer of that wealth. Read for LIFE $250/six months Supported the Read for LIFE organization through participation in the annual Spelling Bee. TOTAL 2007 Competitive Grants = $1,684,275
Joseph R. & Westelle L. Browne Performing Arts Scholarship Cole Dachenhaus Lora Wiest Burgderfer Scholarship Michael Carman, Heather Fraley, Lauren Lammers, Morgan Lear, Abigail Leonard, Emily Roby, Loveda VanDerMolen, Lauren Williams. Kylene Bycynski Memorial Scholarship Jaimie Doyle, Andrew Willford Kathy Carty Writing Scholarship Nicole Miller Ruth E. & Kenneth C. Casteel Scholarship Angela Inbody Chance to Dance Hayley Havener, Sarah Brown, Brittany Schmidt, Sarah Brown, Kristen Marincic, Catherine DeMith, Melody McCloud (2006), Amber McCullough (2006) Charles Construction Services Annual Award Ethan Orians James L. Child Jr. Scholarship Jesse Wohl Charles Robert Clapper Scholarship Meghan Gannon Floyd J. and Alice K. Curran Scholarship Jihan Akra, Tyler Boes, Steven Chin, Ibrahim Choudhry, Andrew Dehnoff, Mary Edmiston, Caleb Elsea, Lauren Faine, W. Wells Faine III, Shelly Fetters, Cody Greeno, Ashley Herod, Abigail Holman, Chelsea Holman, Courtney Holman, Lea Holman, Kristin Hotaling, Susan Kau, Joy Kellogg, Sarah Kentris, Jeffrey Kindig, Amber Loomis, Nicole Miller, Melissa Neiderhiser, Ashley Rader, Alex Raymond, Ashley Reinhart, Victoria Sharrer, David Spridgeon II, Brendan Valentine, Molli Weaver, Brandon Wiler. Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship Joel Bailey, Alison Maske Richard E. (Dick) Daugherty Scholarship Kelly Clinger Allen P. & Ruth A. Dudley Music Scholarship Christina Niemeyer David Egbert Memorial Scholarship Stephen Kostyo Esfandiary-Palte Scholarship Brent Diller Jennifer L. Fell Memorial Art Scholarship Emlyn Strzempka
FHS Class of 1956 Awards First Scholarship

Dr. William Stitt was a driving force behind this endeavor
Pictured above: Trevor Barrientos (center) and his parents, Sabrina and George. At right: Dr. William Stitt. At the 2007 FHS Senior Awards Banquet, Trevor Barrientos became the first-ever recipient of the Findlay High School Class of 1956 Scholarship. The FHS Class of 1956, at its 50th reunion in July 2006, voted to establish this fund to support scholarship awards to Findlay High School graduates who plan to prepare for careers in public school teaching. The steering committee which founded this scholarship included Dr. William Stitt, Ed Bickford, Jane ONeil, and Robert and Dee (Steiner) Waaland. The committee was saddened to lose Dr. William Stitt following a brief battle with cancer in April of 2008. Bill was a driving force behind this scholarship and worked tirelessly to raise funds to build the endowment. Many of his family, friends, and classmates chose to remember Bill with a memorial gift to the FHS Class of 1956 Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will continue to send FHS graduates to college, forever, and it is a significant part of Bills legacy to his community.
Findlay Branch of the AAUW Scholarship Angela Rader Findlay-Hancock County Bar Association Scholarship Kristin Hotaling, Cody Miller Findlay High School Alumni Scholarship Jackie Walsh Findlay High School Class of 1956 Scholarship Trevor Barrientos Findlay Rotary Scholarship Andrew Boehnlein, Ashley Rader Dick Fisher Scholarship Angela Misamore M. Margaret Foster Scholarship Bret Nye William Bud Clark Foster Scholarship Kristin Hotaling Mandy Friar Memorial Scholarship Caleb Elsea
Jean C. Graham Womens Scholarship Emily Hortsman, Katherine Kobeszka Judith A. Griffin Scholarship Jackie Walsh Historic Preservation Guild Memorial Scholarship Casey Paul, Emily Weiler Tennyson Guyer Speech Award Anthony Baratta Wilbur Hall Scholarship Renee Bader Beth Heck Scholarship Joy Kellogg W. Kenneth & Ruth R. Helvie Scholarship Nicole Miller John W. Hollington Scholarship Bryant Hendriksen Huston Financial Services Scholarship Jacob Mercer Intersil Science & Engineering Scholarship Todd Schleucher, Travis Walker
OUR GRANTS
Donnell Teachers Lasting Legacy

Shirley (Jenkins) Pettitt presents Loveda VanDer Molen with the Ronald N. Jenkins Memorial Scholarship at the 2007 Senior Awards Banquet at Findlay High School. The scholarship is named in memory of Jenkins, a teacher at Donnell Middle School from 1964-1984.
Loren Steiner Auto Shop Memorial Scholarship Joshua Drake Glen R. Stover Agriculture Scholarship Brent Von Stein Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship Joy Kellogg John P. Stozich Memorial Scholarship Loveda Van Der Molen, Jesse Wohl Joyce Swisher Memorial Scholarship Lucas Tompkins Turkey Bowl Memorial Scholarship Alicia Almond Mary Jo Urshalitz Music Scholarship Alexis Washer Mary Jo Urshalitz Nursing Scholarship Teara Shuck
OUR GRANTS Earl E. Irons Scholarship Cole Dachenhaus William H. Jackson Scholarship Brandon Agin Ron Jenkins Scholarship Loveda VanDerMolen Kyle Johnson Information Technology Scholarship Nicolas Rackley Kyle Dean Johnson Super Techie Award Julie Schlater Vance Kramer III Scholarship Michelle. Anderson William H. & Virginia W. Kuck Church & Community Award Molli Weaver Sheila Lewis Memorial Scholarship Stephen Kostyo Bill Lobb Girls Basketball Scholarship Emily Lause David Lodge Golf Scholarship Eric Kerns Kyle P. Luginbuhl Memorial Scholarship Sara Mitterholzer, Aubrey Rettig Benjamin R.L. Lunn Merit Scholarship Alicia Almond, Anthony Baratta Punk & Martha E. Mains Memorial Scholarship Jordan Betscher
M. Andrew May Scholarship Anthony Baratta Robert & Helen McClelland Farm Child Scholarship Dustin Freed Erica Miller Memorial Scholarship Michion Scott Needler Family Scholarship Abigail Holman John Noble Hockey Scholarship Bryan Brigadoi Jr., Max Dobler, Timothy Voorhees Mike & Pat Oxley Scholarship Christine Hentz Mary Ellen Poff Memorial Scholarship Cody Miller Roger Renz Scholarship Tyler Birchmeier E.D. Bud & Jean Retter Scholarship Debra McCaffrey Thomas Richard Shoupe, M.D. Post Grad Scholarship Elizabeth Renard Bill Slack Memorial Scholarship Trevor Barrientos Zachary Smith Newspaper Carrier Scholarship Bryan Brigadoi
Lester Werntz Scholarship Kristin Miller Nathan C. Wilson Trade & Industrial Technology Memorial Scholarship Jason Weatherholtz Leo & Virginia Woodward Memorial Scholarship Brooke Conroy Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship Jaime Malloy TOTAL 2007 Scholarships = $249,725
Foundation Offers Local Grantwriting Workshop
The Community Foundation organized a grantwriting workshop in June 2007 for local nonprofits and interested individuals. Dr. Don Udell (above) led the workshop. Udell is a highly experienced grantwriter and is a reader for five major foundations including Mott and Public Welfare. President of The Udell Foundation, he knows the philanthropic world from all perspectives and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.
Guidelines for Grantseekers

Thinking about submitting a grant request?
Visit www.community-foundation.com and view the Grants section of our website. Our Guidelines for Grantseekers will give you detailed information on how the grant process works. You may also contact our office at 419-425-1100 with any questions you may have.
What Does the Foundation Typically Fund? Successful applications typically address problems to be solved or opportunities to be seized in the Hancock County area. Grant requests should include some or all of the following elements:
Programs serving Hancock County residents. Programs that make a substantial difference in the
What Does the Foundation Typically Decline? The Community Foundation is not likely to support the following:
Sponsoring or attending conferences. Unnecessary duplication of existing services. Requests from individuals. Ongoing operating expenses. Annual appeals or membership drives. Fundraising projects or advertisements;
quality of community life.

Programs that avoid duplication of services. Programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes. Programs that help nonprofit organizations build
endowment; debt reduction.

Religious organizations for religious purposes. Community services such as police and fire
capacity and become more effective.

Programs that include financial and other strategic
commitments from other funding organizations.

Programs that expand meaningful civic
protection.
Travel for individuals or groups when it is the
engagements and build social capital.

Programs that address prevention as well as
primary focus of the proposal.

Staff positions for government agencies. Stand-alone books, films, or videos. Computer equipment. Medical research. Retroactive programs and projects. Partisan political advocacy. Capital requests or capital campaigns.*
*Capital projects must help meet a compelling community need; advance Foundation priorities; and offer broad social benefits. When the Foundation does participate in a capital project, support is contingent on funding from other sources. Payment will not be authorized until the organization has raised a significant percentage of its total dollar goal.
remediation.
Programs that acknowledge and respect diversity
and help bridge differences among individuals, organizations, and communities.

Organizations with fiscal soundness and plans for
continuing their program in the future.

Organizations that demonstrate sustainability. Organizations that facilitate collaboration among
relevant groups.
Organizations that use or expand upon
demonstrated and documented best practices.

Organizations that leverage change in the capacity
of community-wide systems rather than individual organizations.
Grant Review Schedule

December March June September
for Competitive Grants : Interviews with Program Staff:

January April July October
Proposals due the First Friday of:
Board Decisions:
February May September November
GUIDELINES FOR GRANTSEEKERS
HancockREADS
HancockREADS, founded in 2001, is an initiative of The Community Foundation designed to ensure that individuals and families in Hancock County enjoy the benefits of literacy. Many individuals in Hancock County have difficulty reading, writing, or using computational skills necessary in everyday life. Our mission is to ensure that these individuals can find the help they need to become successful; and to ensure the current and future success of our children. onenot his teacher, his mom, or anyone in his small California towncould ever have dreamed of how far Trevors plan would go. v
HANCOCK READS
2007 HancockREADS Grants

Arcadia Local Schools - $501 Supported the monthly, Reading: Key to Diversity (RKD) Reading Caf, offered to 97 middle school students by purchasing books. The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County - $1,680 Increased reading opportunities for 800 primary students by purchasing books for each child who attends a literacy-oriented live professional performance sponsored by the Arts Partnership and participates in an arts-based learning extension of the production. Camp Fire USA Northwest Ohio Council- $1,166 Partially supported the Read All About It after-school program at Findlay Commons serving 25 students by funding leveled books. Central Church of Christ - $950 Increased academic achievement for 60 Homework Central students by purchasing grade-leveled library books. Findlay City Schools Whittier and Wilson Vance Schools - $1,650 Purchased 12 Leap Frog home connection kits with leap pad systems, carrying cases and 35 interactive books to improve reading and comprehension skills for 50 elementary English as a Second Language (ESL) students and their families. Findlay After and Before School Sessions (FABSS) - $460 Provided weekly transportation costs during the summer for 56 students from the school to the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Findlay High School - $760 Supported the expansion of the Books and Brownies book club serving over 100 high school students from Findlay High School and Liberty Benton High School. Donnell Middle School - $800 Promoted character education for 75 seventh grade students by partially supporting the purchase of books for the Reading is a Virtue program. Donnell Middle School - $800 Increased reading skills for 400 students through purchasing books of various genres such as non-fiction, poetry and young adult novels for an after-school Donnell Readers Club. Chamberlin Hill Intermediate School- $600 Created discussion and reading synergy between students, staff and interested parents by establishing a Newbery Book Club through funding sets of books nominated for the 2008 Newbery Award. HancockREADS Grant Total: $9,367
HancockREADS Committee
HancockREADS is operated under the leadership of a six member advisory committee. Members of this committee make grant recommendations through a competitive grant cycle aimed at increasing literacy within the community. The committee is comprised of one member from each of the following organizations: Findlay City Schools, Hancock County Schools, a community organization, the business or professional community, The Community Foundation staff, and one member at large from the community. For a list of 2007 committee members see page 68.
CommunityREAD
CommunityREAD is a monthlong event that encourages reading and raises awareness that illiteracy is an issue in Hancock County. Each year, a different book is chosen and read by community members during the month of March. Various events are planned throughout the community. Funds raised by the CommunityREAD support HancockREADS. Pay It Forward, by Catherine Ryan Hyde, was the 2007 CommunityREAD selection. It is the story of how a boy who believed in the goodness of human nature set out to change the world. It all started with a social studies teachers extra-credit assignment: come up with a plan to change the world for the better, and do it. Twelve-yearold Trevor McKinney began by doing something good for three people. But instead of paying him back, he asked them to pay it forward by doing a favor for three more people, who in turn would help three others, and so on, each act a link in a chain of human kindness. And no
Hancock Education Fund

Cory Rawson Middle School - $1,135 Provided books to Cory Rawson Middle School students to allow students to explore other cultures and increase reading levels. Findlay City Schools Bigelow Hill Elementary - $777 Provided materials to 30 third grade gifted students to learn about the brain and its main parts and functions through models, charts and lectures. Bigelow Hill Elementary - $1,187 Improved the reading level of 39 Bigelow Hill Elementary reading students by providing leveled reading books. Central Middle School - $1,159 Increased the knowledge level of sixth through eighth grade Central Middle School students in the areas of calorie burning, nutritional content of foods, and exercising. Central, Donnell & Glenwood Middle Schools - $1,196 Provided materials to teach the Chinese language after-school to 40 Findlay City gifted students. Central, Donnell & Glenwood Middle Schools - $1,985 Provided materials and books for 60 gifted Glenwood, Central and Donnell Middle Schools students to work in small groups and learn about global political, economic and social issues. Central, Donnell & Glenwood Middle Schools - $2,000 Encouraged 60 REACH students from Central, Glenwood and Donnell Middle Schools to become better Spanish students by providing an in-school concert by Justo Lamas, an Argentine pop singer. Findlay Enrichment Programs, Inc. $1,500 Provided support for six counselors at $250 each for Camp Read. Findlay High School $2,000 Provided support for the Sista Jewel: African Soul International performance. Wilson Vance - $428 Provided materials for 26 Wilson Vance students to publish a book to send to Uganda. Van Buren Elementary $791 Provided materials for 24 first grade students to learn about Spanish culture. Vanlue Local Schools - $1,182 Provided materials for 60 eighth and ninth grade science students to design, build, and test straw and water bottle rockets. Hancock Education Fund Grant Total: $15,340 HANCOCK EDUCATION FUND
The Hancock Education Fund is a cooperative grant program established in 2001 between The Community Foundation, Findlay Rotary, and Findlay Rotarys Golden Apple Teachers. The fund provides grant dollars to promote classroom learning and to provide teachers with resources that encourage learning activities. An advisory committee comprised of members from each of these three organizations meets semi-annually to review grant proposals. For a list of 2007 committee members see page 68.
2007 Hancock Education Fund Grants
Students Benefit from Chinese Language Program
Teaching Chinese to Elementary Students is a Findlay City Schools program that began in September 2007, funded by a Hancock Education Fund grant. Lin (Pang) Adams (far right) led the class of local elementary students which met once a week to learn basic Chinese language and culture. A Chinese New Year celebration was held at Lincoln Elementary to show parents and friends how much the students had learned.
Grants are available to Hancock County and Findlay City schools in three categories: TEACHER GRANT - Up to $800 per teacher. Single classroom. SCHOOL GRANT - Up to $1,200 per school. Multiple classrooms in one building. COLLABORATIVE GRANT - Up to $2,000 per project. Multiple buildings in one or many districts. What is unique to the Hancock Education Fund is that the grantseekers are asked to focus on what is being called 21st Century Learning skills. These are skills including knowing more about the world, thinking outside the box, becoming smarter about new sources of information, and developing good people and communication skills. It is these skills that education experts say are needed to better prepare students to thrive in the global economy. v
Youth Philanthropy and Service Learning

ECLIPSe
In 2001, the ECLIPSe (Emerging Community Leaders Investing in Philanthropic Service) Partnership was created locally in order to promote youth philanthropy, integrate service learning into the community, increase youth civic engagement, and expand the number of youth-adult partnerships in Hancock County. Partner organizations include Findlay City Schools, Hancock County Educational Service Center, The FindlayHancock County Community Foundation, United Way of Hancock County, Campus Compact at The University of Findlay, OSU Extension, and Hancock Youth Leadership. ECLIPSe members are Hancock County youth in the eighth grade through college. Youth members participate in a wide variety of service learning projects such as Make A Difference Day, Coats for Christmas, National Youth Service Day, March of Dimes Walk America, and the CommunityREAD. In addition to participating in their own service learning projects, ECLIPSe members provide funds to youth-driven service learning projects in Hancock County. The ECLIPSe Youth Grantmaking Council reviews grant applications, meets and interviews potential grantees, and makes funding decisions based on established guidelines. ECLIPSe has granted over $41,300 to support 44 local youth-driven service learning projects in the last five years. More than 130 youth have participated in ECLIPSe since 2001 and their projects impact approximately 10,000 youth annually. As ECLIPSe members, youth participate as equal voting members with adult partners. They facilitate and run their own meetings and activities. ECLIPSe representatives regularly attend The Community Foundation board meetings to report on their grantmaking and other activities.
Students from Donnell Middle Schools Environmental Science Club designed and implemented the Monarch Butterfly Rearing and Habitat Restoration Project at Van Buren State Park, funded in part by an ECLIPSe Learn & Serve grant.
ECLIPSe Service Learning

Service learning is a powerful educational strategy that makes school work more relevant by allowing students to use classroom knowledge in a real-world, hands-on way by providing service that meets actual community needs. v
ECLIPSe
Students from Van Buren Elementary School have created a variety of gardens on school grounds, funded in part by ECLIPSe and Learn & Serve grants.
Hancock County Educational Service Center
ECLIPSe members offered a presentation which highlighted their fundraising, grantmaking, and service learning activities. ECLIPSe membership is open to all Hancock County students, 8th grade through college. Call 419-425-1100 for information about joining ECLIPSe.
ECLIPSe Youth Grantmaking

2007 ECLIPSe Grants
Findlay City Schools Donnell Middle School - $800 Supported Donnell Middle School Environmental Science Club in the creation of a two mile nature interpretation trail at Van Buren State Park. Washington Intermediate School - $800 Supported Washington Intermediate Schools Washington Reads 2 Succeed, a mentoring and literacy program targeting students who are reading below grade level. Chamberlin Hill Intermediate School - $380 Supported an intergenerational partnership between multiple handicapped students and fifth grade mentors at Chamberlin Hill Intermediate School and Sunrise Assisted Living Facilitys residents with Alzheimers disease and dementia. Findlay High School - $203 Supported a Findlay High School Junior Statesman of America project to build a multi-room sixth through twelfth grade school in Tanga, Tanzania. Findlay High School - $250 Supported Findlay High School Save Johnsons Island project in building greater awareness for the preservation of an endangered National Historic Landmark- Johnsons Island Civil War P.O.W. Camp near Marblehead, Ohio. Gliding Stars of Findlay- $615 Supported a comprehensive training of on-ice volunteers to better prepare them to work with individuals with disabilities. Van Buren High School- $600 Supported a freshman mentoring program where peers prepare younger students to successfully transition to high school. Van Buren Middle School- $550 Supported the Circle of Friends mentoring program between students with disabilities and their typically performing peers. TOTAL 2007 ECLIPSe Grants: $4,198.*
*Grants awarded from funds held at TCF totaled $2,183. Grants awarded from funds held at the United Way totaled $2,015.
Members of the ECLIPSe Youth Grantmaking Council present a check to Van Buren High School for a $600 grant to support a freshman mentoring program where peers prepare younger students to successfully transition to high school.
throughout Hancock County paint pumpkins that are auctioned to raise funds for Birchaven Adult Day Care Center. Liberty Benton High School - $3,027.07 Supported the Liberty Benton High School year-long STRIDES Project and Relay for Life involving all high school students in learning about philanthropy and community involvement and raising funds for cancer research. Findlay City Schools Central Middle School - $714.40 Supported the Central Middle School Literacy Intergenerational Project between 7th grade students and residents at Sunrise Assisted Living Facility. Donnell Middle School - $1,400 Supported the Donnell Middle School Soaring with Monarchs Project in building a monarch butterfly habitat at Van Buren State Park. Findlay High School - $5,679.60 Supported Findlay High School Save Johnsons Island in building greater awareness for the preservation of an endangered National Historic LandmarkJohnsons Island Civil War P.O.W. Camp near Marblehead, Ohio. Findlay High School - $1,000 Supported the Findlay High School Reverend Shuttlesworth discussion involving students and community members in a dialogue on diversity and tolerance. Findlay High School - $200 Supported the Pumpkin Auction where Findlay High School art students paint pumpkins that are auctioned to raise funds for Birchaven Adult Day Care Center. Findlay High School - $400 Supported the Findlay High School Junior Statesman of Americas project to raise funds to build two water wells in Tanzania, Africa. TOTAL 2007 Learn & Serve Grants: $15,266*
*Grants awarded from funds held at the Hancock County Educational Service Center. totaled $ $5,872. Grants awarded from funds held at Findlay City Schools totaled $9,394.
2006-2007 Learn and Serve Grants

Because of the success of the ECLIPSe program in our community, the organization was awarded a Learn and Serve grant in June 2007. This grant allows our partnership to serve as a mentor in the state of Ohio to other schools and communities interested in service learning.
Hancock County Educational Service Center Van Buren Elementary School - $2,775 Supported Van Buren Elementary Schools Medieval Garden Project to create a variety of gardens on school grounds that directly connect to the academic curriculum. Hancock County High Schools - $69.93 Supported the Pumpkin Auction where high school art students
ECLIPSe
The Harris Theatre

Located at 606 South Main Street, the Majestic was built in 1906 on the site of the Swan Greenhouse. Originally built as a stage theater for live performances, its massive interior boasted three tiers of seating. It was renamed the Harris Theatre in 1927, and remained an entertainment mainstay for decades before it closed. The theater was razed about 1973. Located adjacent to the theater was Dietschs Ice Cream Shop. Dietschs is still a favorite location for local cream and candy lovers, although it is no longer located on Main Street. Photo courtesy of the Hancock Historical Museum.
National Standards
Foundation Meets Rigorous Standards for Quality and Accountability
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation has met the nations highest philanthropic standards for operational quality, integrity, and accountability. The notice came from the Council on Foundations, a national professional association based in Washington, D.C. This is similar to the Good Housekeeping Seal for community foundations, said Steve Gunderson, Council on Foundations president and chief executive officer. It says that The Community Foundation has demonstrated a commitment to operational quality, integrity, and accountability. The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations Program requires community foundations to document their policies for donor services, investments, grantmaking, and administration. With over 380 community foundations already confirmed in compliance nationwide, the program is designed to provide quality assurance to donors, as well as to their legal and financial advisors. This is critically important to our donors, said Barbara Deerhake, Foundation president. When people make a charitable bequest, establish a fund, or set up an annuity, they are putting their trust in us. They are counting on us to manage the investment wisely, honor their charitable wishes and, in some cases, provide lifetime income to a loved one. The National Standards confirmation says our house is in order. The Community Foundation offers a range of charitable funds, allowing donors to advance a cause such as education or the environment, support an individual organization, provide flexible support for community needs, or recommend individual grants. In addition to affirming the organizations philanthropic services, the confirmation validates The Community Foundations grantmaking practices for the nonprofit community. Some say its easier to create wealth than to give money away wisely, said Deerhake. Theres some truth in that. Grantmaking is a lot like investing we need to assess risks, weigh potential gains, diversify assets, monitor performance, and operate fairly. When you see the National Standards Seal, you can be assured that were committed to meeting the highest standards for grantmaking as well. The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations Program is the first of its kind for charitable foundations in the United States. v
NATIONAL STANDARDS
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation in Top Philanthropic Tier Nationally
Friends of the Foundation
Precia StubyExecutive Director, ADAMHS; Tina PineExecutive Director, Century Health; Barbara DysingerCentury Health Board Member and Findlay City School Board Member; and Barbara DeerhakePresident, The Community Foundation. The Foundation has supported many ADAMHS and Century Health programs through our competitive grant cycles.
Gail and Bill Miller chat with Dave Healy, in-coming Board Chairman, at the 2007 Annual Meeting. Bill is the current Chairman of the Hancock Parks Board of Commissioners.
J.C. Donnell Memorial Stadium

Building a unique and pristine stadium was the dream of James C. Donnell, prominent Findlay resident and former president of the Ohio Oil Company (now Marathon Oil). While he did not live to see its completion, his son, Otto D. Donnell, finished the project after his fathers death in 1927. On October 27, 1928, Donnell Stadium was dedicated and deeded (at no cost) to the Findlay Board of Education. The Donnell family continued their support for improvements to the stadium, donating tennis courts (1928), and a combination wading pool and skating rink (1930). In 1936, Otto D. Donnell established the Donnell Foundation to provide ongoing financial support for maintenance and improvements to the stadium and adjacent facilities. The facility, which still serves as the home field for Findlay High School and the University of Findlay, has hosted hundreds of games and thousands of players since that night. With a seating capacity of around 7,500, Donnell Stadium has remained one of the premier stadiums in Northwest Ohio. Donnell Stadium and the Donnell Foundation are both wonderful examples of remembering your community. Photo: Donnell Stadium as it appeared in the 1950s. Photo courtesy of The Courier.
Board, Officers & Staff

Board of Directors of the Foundation
David S. Healy
Chairman Retired, Spencer Patterson Insurance
G. Norman Nicholson
Vice Chairman Retired, Vice President of Marketing, Marathon Oil Co.
Ralph D. Russo
Secretary Attorney at Law, Betts, Miller & Russo
Karl L. Heminger
Publisher, The Courier
Michael S. Needler
President/CEO, Needler Enterprises, Inc.
Jennifer Payne-White
Owner, Gifts in Time
We Remember
J. Alec Reinhardt
Retired, Executive Vice President, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Judy M. Rower
Retired, Educational Administrator
Charles J. Younger
Retired, Executive Vice President, Continental Cablevision, Inc.
We would like to take this opportunity to remember those who have served in the past on The Dorney Funds Findlay Distribution Committee and The Findlay-Hancock Community Foundations Board of Directors.
The Dorney Fund, Findlay Distribution Committee
Officers of the Foundation
The Honorable Allan H. Davis Reverend G. Terry Bard The Honorable W. Bentley Burr Roy E. Carlson James W. Speck Lee R. Luff The Honorable Keith Romick
The Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation, Board of Directors
Pamela K.M. Beall * Patrick W. Rooney The Honorable John P. Stozich *

Barbara M. Deerhake
President The Community Foundation
Ralph D. Russo
Secretary Attorney at Law, Betts, Miller & Russo
Charles F. Stumpp, Jr.

Treasurer President, Pry Professional Group
* Served both The Dorney Fund and The Community Foundation. Deceased
Foundation Staff
Kimberly J. Bash
Youth Services Officer
Martha F. Rothey
Senior Program Officer
Karen L. Smith
Financial Officer
Christa K. Steiner
Communications Officer
Marie J. Swaisgood
Donor Services Officer/ Scholarship Coordinator
Lisa M. Wentz
Administrative Assistant
BOARD, OFFICERS & STAFF
Our Volunteers and Committee Members

HancockREADS
For more information about HancockREADS and the CommunityREAD, please see page 60.
Community Impact Committee

Members of this committee meet semi-annually to make recommendations to The Community Foundations Board of Directors about the needs of the community. Julie Anderson, Community Volunteer Kimberly Bash, ECLIPSe Tim Brugeman, Hancock Park District K.C. Collette, Assistant Hancock County Prosecutor Bradley Cox, State Education Consultant Carol Dale-Joseph, Community Volunteer Barbara Deerhake, President, The Community Foundation Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, Garner Trucking Ed Ingold, Hancock County Commissioner Ruth Anne Musgrave, Retired Teacher Zan Palmer, Community Volunteer Judy Rower, The Community Foundation Board Member Ralph Russo, The Community Foundation Board Member Marty Rothey, The Community Foundation Program Staff Precia Stuby, Alcohol Drug Addiction Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board Marc Washington, Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC
HancockREADS Advisory Committee

Kim Plesec, Findlay City Schools Kim Forget, Hancock County Educational Service Center Sybil Galer, Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Burt Roberts, Kohls Distribution Center Linda VanDerMolen, Literacy and Mentoring Partners (L.A.M.P.) Coordinator Marty Rothey, The Community Foundation Program Staff
CommunityREAD Committee
Rindy Crates, Coldren Crates Funeral Homes Sandy White, Findlay City Schools Debbie Reynolds, Findlay City Schools Lynn Calvelage, Coffee Amici Kim Forget, Hancock County Schools, University of Findlay Sybil Galer, Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Cindi Chasse, Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Sara Clevidence, Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Kim Foos, The Courier Tiffani Murray-Hogrefe, Findlay After and Before School Sessions (F.A.B.S.S.) Director Linda VanDerMolen, Literacy and Mentoring Partners (L.A.M.P.) Coordinator Terry Olthouse, Mazza Museum Deb Lautermilch, Van Buren Local Schools Jodi Miller, Community Volunteer Marty Rothey, The Community Foundation Program Staff
OUR VOLUNTEERS
Lape Grant Committee

For a list of 2007 Lape Grants, please see page 53. Chris Brooks, Bigelow Hill Intermediate Laura Davis, Findlay High School Janet Greiner, Millstream Career & Technology Center Dee Groman, Lincoln Elementary Mark Miller, Retired Educator & Lape Family member John Miller, Retired Educator & Lape Family member Karen Mowry, Findlay City Schools Stephanie Roth, Findlay City Schools Marty Rothey, The Community Foundation Program Staff Sandy White, Findlay City Schools Greg Williamson, Findlay High School Kathy Wilson, Millstream Career & Technology Center Judy Withrow, Findlay City Schools
Hancock Education Fund Committe

For more information about the Hancock Education Fund, please see page 61.
Rotary Representatives
Paul Moyer, Roger Miller, Matt Dysinger

Golden Apple Teachers
Janelle Busdeker Sue Davis Mike Eier Dave Hanson Julie Miller Linda Miller Barbara Tidd Beppie Walarius Deb Wickerham Judy Withrow
Handbags That Help Guiding Circle

For more information about HTH, please see page 15. Mary Beth Hammond, Chair Pauline Milligan, Vice-Chair JoAnne Ingold, Secretary Beverly Fisher, Treasurer Karen Cline, Member at Large Julie Anderson, Grants Sub-circle Chair Rindy Crates, Program Sub-circle Chair Pam Lather, Communications Sub-circle Chair
Frank and Annett Hollington Guglielmi Supporting Organization Board of Directors

Richard Flowers Annett Hollington Guglielmi Frank Guglielmi, Chair Mike Needler Ralph Russo Ex-Officio Members: Annie Guglielmi, Chris Guglielmi, Philip Guglielmi
ECLIPSe Youth Help Findlay Achieve 100 Best Communities For Young People Status
Findlay-Hancock County has once again been named one of the nations 100 Best Communities for Young People by Americas Promise Alliance and Capital One. ECLIPSe members assisted local partners in applying for Findlay-Hancock County to be considered for this award by producing a video that was submitted with the application. In its selection process, Americas Promise Alliance looked at everything from enrollment in the state child health insurance program and Medicaid programs to how high schools prepare young people for college and the work force. Applicants were asked to submit information about how their communities deliver what the alliance calls five promises to young people - caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, effective education, and opportunities to help others. The Alliance has noted in its evaluation that one advantage for Findlay-Hancock County is The Family Center, because it brings together a variety of agencies that help build stronger families. The countys response to last years flood was also noted, with many high school students spending time to help with various tasks like setting up cots at the Red Cross shelter. So far, Findlay-Hancock County has received this honor every year it has been awardedin 2005, 2007, and 2008. This year, its one of just two communities in Ohio to be named among the 100 Best Communities for Young People. The 100 winning communities are in 37 states, and range in size from a town of 700 people to New York City, home to more than 8 million. The Americas Promise Alliance was formed in 1997 by General Colin Powell and includes corporations, nonprofit organizations, foundations, policy makers, advocacy, and faith groups working together to better the lives of youth.
ECLIPSe
For more information about ECLIPSe, please see page 62.
ECLIPSe Partners
Barbara Brahm, Ohio State University Extension Julie Brown, Findlay City Schools and Hancock Youth Leadership Linda DeArment, Hancock Youth Leadership Crystal Jones, University of Findlay Campus Compact Katie McGee, University of Findlay Campus Compact Mark Miller, Hancock County Educational Service Center Beverly Phillips, United Way of Hancock County Marty Rothey, The Community Foundation Program Staff Meghan Siebeneck, ECLIPSe (youth member) Sandy White, Findlay City Schools
ECLIPSe Youth Members

Lacy Allen Christina Back Elizabeth Blaser Michael Blaser Jessica Borer Meghan Borer Spencer Bruce John Cassidy Julia Edelbrock Kaitlyn Endicott Tayler Finsel Erika Friedmeyer Carly Harless Katy Jastal Nick Komosinski Samuel Kusi Emily Lause Michael Lause Stephen Mackell Layne Martin Shanna Martinez Whitney McAfee Jordan McGlade Andrea Mitchell Pauline Mitchell Cory Morgan Zach Morgan Amy Pina Hannah Reiss Bailey Shoemaker Richards Rachel Roepke Tonya Roof Phil Runion Stephanie Sawyer Meghan Siebeneck Kiersten Smith Cole Stuby Michael Varney Marc Wadsworth Stacy Walterbusch Molli Weaver Maggie Yoder
OUR VOLUNTEERS
First National Bank

The First National Bank was formed in 1863, in the middle of the Civil War, by Elijah Pelton Jones and Charles E. Niles, among others. They first opened their doors in the Cook Hotel at the southwest corner of Main and Sandusky Streets. In 1875, the bank moved to the Jones Building on the southwest corner of Main and Crawford Streets where it remained for fifty-five years. First National Bank merged with the American National Bank in 1923 creating American First National Bank. In 1930 American First National Bank took over the assets of Buckeye Commercial Savings after they closed for liquidation. The name of First National Bank was restored in 1935. In 1958, First National turned the adjacent building at 325 South Main Street into one of the first drive-in banks in the area. Automobiles entered from Main Street and exited by the back alley. In 1970, the drive-in was turned into office space for the bank, in part, because the gas fumes from automobiles in the largely enclosed area made tellers sick. The bank is still in operation today but it is now known as Fifth Third Bank. Photo courtesy of the Hancock Historical Museum.
When you place your gifts in our care, we know that you count on The Community Foundation to operate efficiently and invest wisely. An active Board of Directors oversees the financial assets of the Foundation, and works with our Finance & Investment Committee and professional staff to exercise high standards of management and fiscal stewardship. Our Finance & Investment Committee is charged with maintaining and increasing the value of the
Financial Responsibility
Foundations funds with the goal of meeting charitable distribution and grantmaking needs for Findlay and Hancock County. While each fund is administered separately, the Foundations assets are pooled for investment purposes, yielding significant economies of scale. For generations to come, our community will benefit from the Foundations growing endowments. v
Members of this committee are stewards of The Community Foundations assets. Specifically, committee members review financial statements and reports, assist in the preparation of an annual administrative budget, safeguard the organizations assets, and review investment performance.
Finance & Investment Committee
Garry L. Peiffer
Chairman Senior Vice President, Finance & Information Technology, Marathon Ashland Petroleum
Charles F. Stumpp, Jr.

Treasurer, TCF President, Pry Professional Group
John B. Arnold
Retired, Fifth Third Bank
Hon. Allan H. Davis

Judge, Hancock County Probate and Juvenile Courts
Barbara M. Deerhake
President, The Community Foundation
Thomas B. Donnell
Chairman Emeritus, Fifth Third Bank of Northwest Ohio
John H. Haywood
Division Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation
Charles J. Younger
Retired, Executive Vice President, Continental Cablevision, Inc.
J. Alec Reinhardt
Retired, Executive Vice President, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Karen L. Smith
Financial Officer, The Community Foundation
The Community Foundations charitable funds are held by five investment managers. The Board of Directors, working through its Finance & Investment Committee, establishes the investment guidelines and policies for the management of The Community Foundations assets. Fund Evaluation Group (FEG) monitors investment performance of assets held by the following managers:
Fifth Third Bank First Federal Bank Huntington Bank Merrill Lynch Victory Capital Management, Key Bank
Investment Managers

From time to time, the Board of Directors will consider the addition of investment managers where donors have existing relationships.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Financial Report
Foundation Assets by Fund Type
Field of Interest 3% Charitable Remainder Trusts Agency 1% 4% Scholarships 6% Designated 7% Donor Advised 8%
Gifts Received by Fund Type

Field of Interest 7% Scholarships 39%
Designated 8% Other 8%
Unrestricted 71% Unrestricted 16%
Donor Advised 22% Our Foundation and our community are truly blessed to have such a large portion of our assets as unrestricted dollars. This allows us to use our expertise to meet the ever-changing needs in Findlay and Hancock County. The Foundation now holds more than 250 individual funds. Gifts and bequests in 2007 totaled $2,272,275.
Investments by Asset Class

FINANCIAL REPORT Alternatives 4% Real Estate Cash/MM 2% 6% Mid Cap 9%
Growth of Foundation Assets
$80,000,000
International 29%
70,000,000 60,000,000 50,000,000 40,000,000
Small Cap 12%
30,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000
Large Cap 19%
Fixed Income 19%
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Financial Statement
THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 2007 Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments, at Fair Value Receivables and Other Assets Net Property & Equipment Total Assets Liabilities and Net Assets Grants Payable and Other Liabilities Funds Held for Agencies Note Payable Total Liabilities Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets $5,733,443 64,893,772 367,152 4,708,382 $75,702,749 2006 $7,263,451 58,695,412 833,866 4,465,534 $71,258,263
$1,469,809 4,373,024 4,600,000 $10,442,833 65,259,916 $75,702,749
$1,009,764 4,127,223 4,600,000 9,736,987 61,521,276 $71,258,263
THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Condensed Consolidated Statements of Activities For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
FINANCIAL REPORT
2007 Revenue and Support Contributions Investment Income and Gains Other Revenue Total Revenue and Support Expenses Grants Program Expenses Other Expenses Total Expenses Increase in Net Assets Net Assets, Beginning of Year Net Assets, End of Year $2,272,275 4,769,686 418,036 7,459,997
2006 $4,118,734 6,904,213 273,780 11,296,727
1,996,605 441,749 1,283,003 3,721,357 3,738,640 61,521,276 $65,259,916
1,469,066 329,550 993,805 2,792,421 8,504,306 53,016,970 $61,521,276
The Foundation is audited annually by Weber OBrien Ltd. The complete audited financial statements are available upon request.
Inside Front Cover

Row 1 left to right: Hancock County Courthouse Harris Theater and Dietschs Ice Cream Shop on South Main Street. Wrought iron bridge built in 1895 stretches across the Blanchard River on Marion Township Road 241 near Riverbend Recreation area Allen P. Dudley Bandshell at Riverside Park Row 2 left to right: The Family Center on North Blanchard Street Friday night football Findlay High School on Broad Avenue Mazza Museums Funday Sunday event Row 3 left to right: Canoeing on the Blanchard River at Riverside Parks boat launch Riverside Pool Findlay Elks Lodge front facade Livestock judging at the Hancock County Fair Row 4 left to right: Fall Harvest in Hancock County Findlay Country Club in the early 1960s The University of Findlays Griffith Arch on North Main Street Dorney Plaza was dedicated in 1987 Row 5 left to right: Central Auditorium, a part of Central Middle School (formerly Findlay High School) Veterans Memorial at Maple Grove Cemetery Cruise Night and other car shows have been mainstays in Findlay through the years Findlays YMCA in the early 1960s
Inside Back Cover

Row 1 left to right: The Jones Building on South Main Street is home to many local artists. Marathons patriotic storage tank along I-75 proclaims Flag City USA This building once served as Findlays post office and was later used as the public library. The steeple tower at St. Andrews United Methodist Church on West Sandusky Street. Row 2 left to right: St. Michaels Catholic Church downtown Findlay is Flag City USA The waterfalls at Riverside Park Hancock County Fair midway Row 3 left to right: Cooper Tire Service Center at the corner of South Main and Hardin Streets City of Findlay Waterworks McKinnis House at Litzenberg Memorial Woods on State Route 224 West Paddle boats are a popular summer activity at Riverside Park Row 4 left to right: Blanchard Valley Hospital on South Main Street circa early 1960s The clock in front of Niswanders Jewelry in downtown Findlay Marathon Oil Companys hanger at the airport Fall Harvest in Hancock County Row 5 left to right: I-75 on-ramp signage First Presbyterian Church on South Main Street The Findlay Village Mall circa early 1960s Face painting at Mazza Museums Funday Sunday event
2007 Annual Report

Editor, Design, & Production Christa K. Steiner, Communications Officer Printing Kennedy Printing Company Findlay, Ohio Photographs & Supporting Information Tom Donnell, Randy Roberts, The Courier, Hancock Park District, Hancock Historical Museum, Mazza Museum, Dr. William Stitt, Camp Fire USA of Northwest Ohio, Arcadia Elementary, Hancock Saves, Hancock Christian Clearing House, Howard United Methodist Church, CHOPIN Hall, University of Findlay, Greater Findlay Inc., Hancock Leadership, Findlay City Schools.

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Our Mission

L. Dale Dorney leaves a $5 million bequest dedicated to strengthening collegiate business

donor-advised fund at The Community

is established to honor Mr. Dorneys generous gift.

 The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

A Message to the Community

A Message to the Community

 The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

How Will You Remember Your Community?

How Will Your Community Remember You?

2007 Annual Report - How Will You Remember Your Community? 

REMEMBER YOUR COMMUNITY

How Will You Remember Your Community?

Madeleine Thomas Schneider

They Remembered Their Community...

Madeleine Thomas Schneider

 The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

Dorney Legacy Society

Name your charitable fund. As you plan your legacy, the

Working with your professional advisor, we want to make

Dorney Legacy Society Members

2007 Annual Report - How Will You Remember Your Community? 

DORNEY LEGACY SOCIETY

Hancock County Fair

Working with the Foundation

Ten reasons people choose to give through The Community Foundation...

WORKING WITH THE FOUNDATION

Support the causes and organizations that are important to you.

Charitable Lead Trust. You can place cash or property into a

Real Estate and Personal Property. Residences, vacation

Leave a permanent personal legacy for yourself or your family.

Bequest. A bequest made through a will or living trust allows you

Beneficiary Designation and Contingency Designation.

2007 Annual Report - How Will You Remember Your Community? 13

14 The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

Handbags That Help

Founding Members of Handbags That Help

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The Family Center

Goals of The Family Center

Benefits of The Family Center History of The Family Center

16 The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

The Family Center Agencies

Continuing Financial Support

Working Toward The Future

2007 Annual Report - How Will You Remember Your Community? 17

THE FAMILY CENTER

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library

18 The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

Our New Funds

Arlington School Foundation: Sara Wagner Gast Memorial Fund

Sara Wagner Gast

Arlington School Foundation: Dally Family Scholarship

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OUR NEW FUNDS

A Chance to Dance Scholarship

until it is time to distribute the annual grant(s).

Findlay Area Golf Association Scholarship

OUR NEW FUNDS

April Sue Jones Memorial Scholarship

Beverly Fisher Community Fund

Handbags That Help Giving Circle

Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Medical Missions

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

2007 Annual Report - How Will You Remember Your Community?

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

2007 Annual Report - How Will You Remember Your Community?