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List of Community Foundation Funds

The Johnson County Community Foundation is the home of more than 240 funds established by donors to fund their philanthropic passions. Donors may set up their own funds or may contribute at any time to existing funds with the community foundation.

Following is a list of our established funds. The key is to find the best option to accomplish your giving goals and dreams.

Funds are listed alphabetically by the donor's last name, or the main word in the fund name in the categories below.

 

Funds

(Includes unrestricted, field of interest, designated and donor-advised funds)

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The Unrestricted Community Impact Fund – Established and grown by pooled gifts from Johnson County community members and others to support community needs and opportunities in the areas of education, health and human services, arts and culture, and community development DONATE

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The Dean Abplanalp Fund – Established by Dean Abplanalp to provide operating support to the Johnson County Community Foundation DONATE

The Elisabeth Adams Fund – Established by the JCCF board in appreciation of an intern from Franklin College and to provide stipends to future interns DONATE

Hugh K. and Eleanor D. Andrews Family Fund – Established via a charitable remainder trust to support a variety of community needs DONATE

Anonymous Fund – Established by an anonymous donor DONATE

The Tom and Sue Armor Family Fund – Established by Tom and Sue, this fund will support the full range of community needs and will encourage the Armor family to actively participate in impactful philanthropy DONATE

The Arms of Life Fund – Established by JCCF to encourage community wide support for the purchase and installation of railroad crossing signals for unmarked crossings DONATE

The Artcraft Theatre Fund Established by Walter and Janette Koon to support renovation and maintenance efforts of the historic theatre by Franklin Heritage, Inc. DONATE

The Artcraft Theatre Restoration Fund Established by Rob Shilts to promote support for the restoration of the historic Artcraft Theatre DONATE

Camp Atterbury Meditation Garden Fund Established to provide support to re-build and maintain the Camp Atterbury Meditation Garden DONATE 

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The Custer and Jessie Baker and Sally Carter Gillum Fund – Established by Joseph and Ramona Carter to support a variety of charitable organizations DONATE

The Jim and Mary Barnaby Family Fund – Established by Jim and Mary Barnaby DONATE

The John K. and Merrilyn R. Bass Fund – Established by John and Merrilyn Bass to support their church and other organizations DONATE

The Jeff and Sharon Beck Praise Acres Fund – Established by Jeff and Sharon Beck DONATE

Beeson Church Fund – Established by Margaret Beeson, in memory of George, Nina, Katheryn and Margaret Beeson, to support programs of the Shiloh Community Church and Grace United Methodist Church DONATE

The Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks No.1818 Fund Established by the Franklin Elks to support various charitable organizations DONATE

The Blankenship Family Fund – Established by Mayor Norman and Linda Blankenship to fund Franklin’s patriotic displays and activities DONATE

The Jim Boggs Memorial Fund Established by JCCF Board on its 10th anniversary to memorialize JCCF founder James A. Boggs and to support Center Grove Band Boosters DONATE

The Elba L. and Gene Portteus Branigin Fund – Established by the Branigin Foundation to provide operating support to the Johnson County Community Foundation DONATE 

The Willard Bridgewater Children’s Fund – Established through the will of Willard Bridgewater, to provide support to organizations and programs that serve children and their families who do not have the financial ability to meet their educational, physical, social and/or developmental needs DONATE

The Wilma I. and Melvin S. Bush Fund – Established by the Bushes’ daughters, Kathie Weddle and Karen Runnebohm, in honor of their parents and to support the preschool program of Fletcher Place Community Center DONATE

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The Marian Callon Fund – Established by Marian Callon, this fund provides general operating support for the Trafalgar United Methodist Church DONATE

The Capacity Building Fund – Established by the Board and funded by Lilly Endowment’s GIFT IV Challenge Grant, this fund supports plans to build the technological staffing and service structure of the foundation DONATE

The Center Grove Trails Fund Established by Anita Knowles to fund the planning, building and maintenance of trails and greenways in White River Township DONATE

The Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. Fund – Established with a gift from CILTI trustee, Ted Harris, to preserve natural spaces in the region DONATE

The Central Nine Career Center Fund Established by Central Nine to encourage community support of its programs DONATE

The Circle City Ringers Bell Fund Established by an anonymous donor to provide support to the Circle City Ringers for the purchase of new bells and equipment as needed DONATE

The Circle of Friends Fund – Established by the JCCF Board of Directors to help support annual giving to the JCCF operating fund DONATE

The Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation Fund Established by the corporation to encourage community support of its programs DONATE

The Kate Comiskey Memorial Fund – Established by Steve and Nancy Comiskey, this fund will provide financial assistance to students in the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson and Brown County school systems for educational, health, or personal needs DONATE

Community Alliance to Promote Education (CAPE) Fund – This fund was established with a gift from Lilly Endowment and shall support the CAPE program in Johnson County, a program that systematically targets and improves early childhood literacy in partnership with Franklin College DONATE

Community Angels Fund –  Established to provide assistance to individuals and families battling cancer by granting to those nonprofits or other organizations helping those affected DONATE

Corporate Cup Challenge Fund – Established to provide support for programs or activities that fulfill charitable consistent with the mission and purposes of the foundation DONATE

The Mason and Shinako Cox Memorial Fund – Established by Rena Cox in memory of her parents, the fund will provide operating or program support to the Humane Society of Johnson County DONATE

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The Sandy Daniels Fund for Leadership in Philanthropy – Established by Pat Van Valer in honor of Sandy Daniels’ years of service to JCCF, Johnson County and the field of philanthropy to recognize individuals or organizations annually who selflessly promote philanthropy DONATE

The Marian W. Davis Memorial Fund Established by Sue Christiansen and Martha Hauser to provide support to Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Indiana for their annual Christmas Celebration DONATE

The Charles F. and Martha Deppe Fund – Established by B.J. Deppe in memory of his parents DONATE

The Directors’ Fund – Established by the JCCF Board of Directors as a means for past, current and future board members to support the unrestricted grantmaking program of the community foundation DONATE

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The Education in Drugs, Narcotics and Alcohol Fund – Established in the name of Robert Clark, drug enforcement officer now deceased, to provide support to schools/governmental units for drug and alcohol education, resources and scholarships DONATE

The Embarq Educational Excellence Fund – Established by Sprint, Inc. to provide grants to projects that advance educational excellence in youth DONATE

The Emergency Fund – Established by the JCCF board to support organizations in crisis DONATE

Bishop Edwin and Marion Garrison Fund – Established by Marion Garrison in memory of her husband DONATE

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FCHS Musical Endowment Fund – Established by Ray & Goldie Jones and the Elizabeth Jones families to support the Franklin High School Musical or to be used at the music teachers discretion DONATE

The Max and Lois Fitzpatrick Fund – Established by the Fitzpatricks to support charitable organizations DONATE

Franklin Community Schools Education Foundation Fund – Established to provide financial support for items and activities in the Franklin Community School Corporation DONATE

The Franklin Symphonic Council Fund Established by the FSC board to encourage perpetual support of the Council and its community grant making DONATE

The Franklin Trails Expansion Fund Established by the Franklin Parks and Recreation Department to encourage community support for the maintenance and expansion of Franklin’s historic greenway trails system DONATE

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The Barbara Garton Fund – Established by former Senator Robert Garton to honor his wife and provide support to meet pressing community needs DONATE

Get Real, Inc – Established to encourage, equip and empower girls to be REAL (Respected, Educated, Able and Loyal) to self, family, friends, community and future DONATE

The Aunt Ginny Fund – Established by Lyman and Corbalou Snyder and friends of Virginia Mullinix as a surprise for her 85th birthday and for financial assistance to children at Webb Elementary and Indian Creek Intermediate schools DONATE

Girls Gone Generous (GGGs) Fund – Established by JCCF and funded by GGG members for programs to support women and girls DONATE

Give Back Gals Fund – Established to give women a way to give back to the community through an all ladies golf outing. DONATE

The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Fund Established by the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation to celebrate their 50th wedding and business anniversary and support Central Nine Career Center’s Building Trades Program DONATE

The Good Cheer of Johnson County Fund – This fund perpetuates support for the county’s needy DONATE

The Alma Maley and John W. Graham Memorial Fund Established by descendants of Alma Maley and John W. Graham for the Edinburgh Wright–Hageman Public Library’s outreach and educational programs DONATE

The Greater Greenwood Trails Fund Established by community members to provide support for trails in Greenwood DONATE

Greenwood Community School Corporation Endowment Fund Established by the corporation to encourage community support of its programs and make grants to teachers for special projects DONATE

Lowell B. & Edith G. Griffin and Raymond & Carolyn Shatto Fund – Established to provide support to education and religious needs through grants and scholarships DONATE

The Ted and Marcia Grossnickle Fund – Established by the Grossnickles to support charitable organizations DONATE

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Hansen Pass-Thru Fund Established by Brad Hansen to support the Janet Hansen Memorial Scholarship and to other charitable organizations that Janet supported DONATE

The Alexander Hamilton Chapter NSDAR Historical Preservation Fund Established by the chapter to support education programs and projects that pay homage to veterans and/or preserve history DONATE

The Alexander Hamilton NSDAR Good Citizens and American History Essay Award Fund Established by an anonymous donor to support the Daughters of the American Revolution–Alexander Hamilton Chapter’s annual youth essay contest DONATE

The Marvin Dale Hamilton Endowment Fund Established by Michael Leland Hensch in memory of Marvin Hamilton, this fund provides scholarship support to deserving graduating male seniors of Indian Creek High School DONATE

The Max Carter and Iris Lucille Hardin Fund – Established by Rebecca Tallman in memory of her parents DONATE

The Kay and Bob Heiskell Family Fund – Established by Tim and Patty Kegley DONATE

Greg Hemmingsen Charitable Fund – Established to provide support to various charitable organizations in and out of Johnson County DONATE

The Ralph Henry Trust Fund – Established to support Franklin College and Greenwood United Methodist Church DONATE

The Hicks Family Fund – Established by David and Pam Hicks to perpetuate the Hicks family charitable interests and community service values and allow future family generations to participate in the legacy of caring DONATE

The Historic Franklin Greenway Trail Endowed Fund Established by Suzanne Findley, this fund will encourage community support for perpetual maintenance of the trails system DONATE

The Holiday Lighting Fund – Established by Dean Abplanalp to support the annual holiday display in downtown Franklin DONATE

The Holiday Lighting Current Needs Fund – Established to provide support for downtown holiday lighting displays in Franklin DONATE

H.O.P.E. of Edinburgh Fund – Established to provide financial support for items and activities that are being impacted by educational funding cutbacks in the Edinburgh Community School Corporation DONATE

The Orris and Patsy Hughes Fund – Established by Orris and Patsy Hughes DONATE

The Humane Society of Johnson County Fund – Established by Margaret Beeson to support the Humane Society’s mission DONATE

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The Independence Park Fund Established by Chris Johnston with the Johnson County Parks Department to support park repairs DONATE

The Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County Fund Established by the board of directors and funded by an anonymous donor, this fund shall provide a means for people in the community to support the ever–increasing demands for services provided by the pantry for our county’s needy and hungry DONATE

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The Mike and Sandy Jarvis Family Fund – Established by Mike and Sandy Jarvis DONATE

The Johnson County 4-H Fund Established by Sandy Jarvis in tribute to her husband, Mike Jarvis, to support the 4-H program DONATE

Friends of Johnson County Agriculture Fund Established by Jennifer Campbell to provide support to all of the Johnson County Agricultural Community this is consistent with the mission and purposes of JCCF, including promoting and sustaining JC agriculture, supporting JC 4-H and FFA programs, higher education opportunities for those connected with JC agriculture, and future needs of JC agriculture DONATE

Johnson County Club of 100 Fund – Established by community members to provide immediate financial assistance to families of police or fire fighters that lost their lives in the line of service DONATE

The Johnson County Community Foundation Fund Established by the board of directors and grown through gifts from community donors, this fund will provide perpetual support for operations and programs of JCCF to meet ever increasing needs of our community DONATE

The Johnson County Historical Society Fund Established by Jim and Carolyn Dresslar on behalf of Dresslar Manufacturing Company for the Johnson County Historical Society’s acquisition and growth of museum collections DONATE

Johnson County Transitions Fund – Established by Amanda Cooper to provide funding to organizations, programs and agencies that support individuals with disabilities in Johnson County who are taking the next steps toward becoming more independent adults DONATE

Johnson County Warning Sirens Fund Established by the Johnson County emergency management agency to encourage community-wide support to purchase and install tornado warning sirens in the unincorporated areas of the county DONATE

The Johnson County Veterans Fund – Established by the late Gene Robinson on behalf of the Johnson County Veterans Service Office in partnership with JCCF to raise funds for the purchase and operations of a van dedicated to transport Johnson County veterans to and from Roudebush VA Hospital; the fund will continue to provide support for licensed drivers as needed DONATE

The Johnson County Youth Connections Fund – Established by Pat and Beverly Van Valer to support Youth Connections DONATE

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The Scarlett Autumn Kapke Memorial Fund Established in Scarlett’s memory by her grandparents, Terry and Louise Hogan, to support the Greenwood Public Library children’s division DONATE

The Frank Kasting Fund Established via bequest, this fund shall support the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin’s maintenance of the pipe organ DONATE

KIC-IT Fund – Established to provide support for the KIC-IT program activities that supports at-risk and homeless youth within Johnson County, Indiana DONATE

Kuji Relief Fund – Established by the City of Franklin to support the city of Kuji, Japan (Franklin’s sister city) in the aftermath of the devastating March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami DONATE

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The Lawrence Family Fund – Established by Albert Lawrence to provide support to agencies and programs to provide education, referral, services and/or advocacy for the treatment of those with mental illness. It will be advised by a committee of mental health service providers or consumers DONATE

The LeMasters Fund – Established by Lyman and Corbalou Snyder on behalf of their family in memory of J. Edwin LeMasters and Dora J. (Bobbie) LeMasters to support the Humane Society of Johnson County, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, the Johnson County Historical Society and the historical society serving Burlington, Vermont DONATE

The Logsdon Family Fund – Established by Ivy and Louise Logsdon to support programs that strengthen adoptive families DONATE

The Debbie Long Memorial Fund – Established by Wanda Long and family to provide support to the Johnson County Public Library and the Johnson County Animal Shelter DONATE

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The Manor Fund – Established for maintenance of the JCCF facilities DONATE

The Dick and Janet Martin Fund – Established by the Martins to support institutions, organizations and community projects DONATE

The Herschel and Mary Mason Fund – Established through the will of Mary Mason, this designated fund shall support the Indiana Masonic Home, the JC Historical Society, The Christian Chapel of Morgantown and the Herschel and Mary Mason Scholarship Fund DONATE

The Herschel and Mary Mason Children’s Fund – Established by Mary Mason to support children’s educational, physical, or developmental needs DONATE

The Dolores McGovern-Dunn Fund – Established to provide JCCF operating support DONATE

The Daniel P. Mercer Family Fund – Established in memory of Daniel Mercer by Jeff and Pam Mercer to make annual awards for teenagers to participate in Indiana Bulls team and awards to local youth organizations DONATE

The Daniel Mercer Special Project Fund – Established in memory of Daniel Mercer to benefit the FCHS Student Book writing special projects DONATE

The Margarett Runshe Million Fund Established by Rick Chase, this fund supports the Johnson County 4-H program and is in memory and appreciation of Margarett for her committed service to the 4-H Council DONATE

The Peyton R. and Martha L. Vaughn Morris Fund – Established to receive earnings from a family partnership, this fund will be donor advised by the Morris Family to support a wide range of community needs and organizations DONATE

The William T. and Joan Murphy Fund – Established by William and Joan Murphy for a range of charitable programs and church organizations DONATE

The Boyd Musgrave Memorial Fund Established by his family for annual awards to honor Johnson County 4-H Clover Members who show swine at the fair DONATE

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NHJ Educational Foundation, Inc. Fund – Established to provide financial support for items and activities in the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation, Indiana DONATE

The Nineveh Community Fund – Established by the Nineveh Community Group to support programs and projects to increase the quality of life and meet the needs of Nineveh area residents DONATE

The Nonprofit Library Fund Established by JCCF to support a relevant and ever-growing collection of educational resources for area nonprofits via a library housed at JCCF DONATE

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Pay it Forward Johnson County Fund – To provide funds collected through an annual event to a wide range of nonprofits in Johnson County, Indiana DONATE

George and Marie Buckner Pitcher Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund – Established to provide support to various local charitable organizations DONATE

Winifred Powell Cancer Fund – Established by the daughters of Winifred M. Powell to further cancer education, research and family/patient assistance DONATE

The PSI Energy/Cinergy Foundation Fund – Established by PSI Energy via the Cinergy Foundation to support JCCF operations and community service programs DONATE

The Public Schools’ Orchestra Fund – Established by Harold and Mildred Richardson to support orchestral education DONATE

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The Rainey Family Fund Established by Dolores P. Rainey to support the Franklin Symphonic Council DONATE

Robbie Ray Family Fund – Established by the Ray family to support various charitable organizations in the community DONATE

The Redwood Fund Established to provide support to the Fair Haven Foundation DONATE

The Reis-Nichols Fund – Established by Reis–Nichols DONATE

Rex Riessen ALS Support Fund Established by Carrie Riessen and family to provide support for families with ALS and live in Johnson County DONATE

Anne T. Ritteman Fund – Established to benefit the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Franklin, Indiana DONATE
 

The Royal Oak Youth Golf Fund Established by Ron West on behalf of the club’s membership to support golf programs of Center Grove Community Schools DONATE

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The Dr. Don Scroggins Memorial Fund – Established by Doris Scroggins and supported by community colleagues, friends and family in Dr. Scroggins’ memory DONATE

Seventy-two (72) Charities – Established to assists in building technology support for nonprofit corporations to further their missions DONATE

The Shaul Family Fund – Established by Steve Shaul to support a range of charitable organizations and community needs DONATE

Shirley Family Endowed Fund – Established in honor of Robert Dale and Annette (Graves) Shirley's commitment to serving Johnson County residents in business and their compassionate heart for the needy, to support the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County, The Refuge and St. Thomas Clinic DONATE

The Daniel C. and Eddie Lea Smajo Fund – Established via bequest to support a wide range of community needs DONATE

The W.B. and Mary Katherine Smith Endowed Fund – Established by an anonymous donor in honor of family ancestors to support worthwhile charitable organizations DONATE

The Lyman A. and Corbalou A. Snyder Family Endowed Fund – This is advised by the Snyder family to perpetuate the family’s charitable interests and allow future family generations to be involved in a legacy of caring and philanthropy DONATE

The Lyman A. and Corbalou A. Snyder Fund – Established by the Snyders to support charitable organizations DONATE

The Mark E. and Amy L. Snyder Fund – Established by the Snyders to support their church and worthwhile organizations DONATE

The Southwest SCORE Playground Project Fund Established to provide support to Southwest Elementary School to build and maintain a playground at the Southwest Elementary School site DONATE

The Special Needs Academic Camp for Kids (SNACK) Fund Established by Special Services of Johnson County Schools to encourage community support of a summer academic camp for special needs children in the Center Grove School system, preventing the decline of academic and skills progress made during the regular school year DONATE

The St. Pierre Family Youth Leadership Fund – Established in tribute to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service’s 100th anniversary by Michael, Steven and Paul St. Pierre to support leadership training and philanthropy to youth through youth service organizations DONATE

The Jon and Peggy Sutton Instrumental Music Fund Established to provide support to the Greenwood Band Parents Organization, Inc. whose mission is to assist the Greenwood Community High School instrumental music program DONATE

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The Sylvan Tackitt Fund – Established by Mr. Tackitt to honor his parents and grandparents, Mitchell W. and Blanche Stewart Tackitt and Silas Wright and Martha Annetta Taylor Tackitt, and to support the renovation of Banta Community Hall DONATE

The C. Mark and Kathyleen E. Tompkins Family Fund – Established in memory of Mark Tompkins to support programs that advance the practice of law DONATE

Town of New Whiteland Fund – Established to provide support for programs and projects that meet the needs of and increase the quality of life in the Town of New Whiteland DONATE

Tree of Caring – Established by Teresa Waltz to take care of those in need in the greater Trafalgar community throughout the Holiday Season and beyond DONATE

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Support Union Elementary Fund – Established to provide financial support for items and activities that are being impacted by educational funding cutbacks at Union Elementary School in the Franklin Community School Corporation DONATE

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The Charles B. and Kathleen O. Van Nuys Family Fund – Established by Kathleen Van Nuys to support a variety of charitable organizations DONATE

Beverly and Pat Van Valer Fund – Established by the Van Valers in memory of Dr. Harold Richardson and shall support the Johnson County Community Foundation's administrative program DONATE

The Ginger Van Valer Fund – Established to honor Ginger’s many years of community service and support Greenwood beautification DONATE

The Pat Van Valer Donor Advised Fund – Established by Pat Van Valer, to support JCCF and other charitable organizations DONATE

The Volunteer Fair Fund – Established to help develop volunteerism in Johnson County and bring together volunteers in our community with nonprofit agencies DONATE

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The Brent Williams Memorial Fund – Established in memory and celebration of Brent Williams’ life by his parents, Steve and Sherry Williams, to support youth with learning disabilities DONATE

The Elmon and Lucile G. Williams Fund – Established in memory of Elmon Williams to promote responsible citizenship and education of legal and ethical behavior DONATE

The Lucile G. Williams Gift Fund – Established by Lucile Williams for JCCF operations and community service programs DONATE

The Washington Jefferson Williams Fund – Dedicated to the principles of freedom, citizenship and public safety with emphasis on serving at-risk youth DONATE

Wildlife Conservation & Education Growing Fund of Johnson County – Established by the Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area to provide support to the Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for outdoor education and sports and recruitment events DONATE

The Windhorst Family Fund in Memory of Frona Mary Griffith – Established by Charles and Sarah Windhorst in memory of Sarah’s mother to support the Pleasant Valley Church DONATE

The Genny Worsham Fund Established by Genny in loving tribute to her sister, Jean Grider, a recipient of Gateway’s services, to fund Gateway DONATE

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The Aaron Zeiher Johnson County Sheriff’s Post Fund Established by Richard and Amy Zeiher in memory of their son, this fund will provide support for the JC Sheriff’s Post, a youth leadership development program for youth exploring law enforcement as a career DONATE

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AGENCY or ORGANIZATION FUNDS

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Boys and Girls Club of Franklin - This fund will support the organization's programs and operations. DONATE

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Center Grove Band Boosters - This fund will support the programs and activities of the band programs and support leadership opportunities for youth participants. DONATE

Center Grove Education Foundation - DONATE
This fund will accept future gifts to support the mission and grants program of the Center Grove Education Foundation.

Center Grove Scholarship Foundation - This fund will support the Center Grove Scholarship Foundation to support the scholarship program. DONATE

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First Presbyterian Church of Franklin - The fund will provide general operating support to the church and foundation's programs. DONATE

Flags for Greenwood - This fund will support this volunteer organization to purchase, install and maintain American flags along Greenwood streets. DONATE

Franklin College – This fund will provide general operating and program support for Franklin College. DONATE

Franklin Community School Corporation – The fund is to support the corporation to carry out its role and message. DONATE

Franklin Symphonic Council –  DONATE
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Franklin United Methodist Community - This fund is an expression of community partnership and in furtherance of its charitable mission to provide care to the indigent. DONATE

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Girls Inc. of Franklin - This fund shall support the operations and programs of the agency. DONATE

Greenwood Community School Corporation Foundation - This fund is to support the corporation to carry out its role and message. DONATE

Greenwood Parks & Recreation –  This fund is to encourage community support of its mission, programs and activities. DONATE

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Johnson County Health Foundation - This fund shall support the programs of JCHF in its mission to serve the health needs of the community. DONATE

Johnson County Historical Society Endowment - This fund will accept future gifts and bequests to support the mission and program of the Johnson County Historical Society. DONATE

Johnson County Youth in Philanthropy - This fund shall continue to support this organized youth philanthropy and is a means for foundations and donors to assure the future of youth philanthropy in our community. DONATE

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Morgan Trust - This fund shall continue to provide scholarship assistance to employess of Johnson Memorial Hospital for continuing education and professional development. DONATE

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Reach for Youth, Inc. -  The fund shall support the operations and programing of Reach for Youth, Inc. RFY is the former Southside Youth Council, Inc. DONATE

Rotary Club of Greenwood Scholarship - This fund will support the club's charitable giving programs. DONATE

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Tara Treatment Center - This fund will support the mission and operations of Tara Treatment Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. DONATE

Turning Point - This fund will provide support to the agency's programs and activities for victims of domestic violence. DONATE

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United Way of Johnson County - This fund shall support the operations and programs of UWJC. DONATE
 

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SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

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Terri Bailey Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in memory of Terri Bailey to support percussion students graduating from Center Grove High School DONATE

The Sonya Baker-Hallett Tri Delta Fund Established by Sonya Baker-Hallett for scholarships to Tri Deltas of Franklin College who exemplify Tri Delta’s mission of advancing women’s education and philanthropy DONATE

Albert Raphael and Alta May Barnett Scholarship Fund - Established in honor and memory of Albert Raphael and Alta May Barnett Family to support graduating seniors from Edinburgh Community High School DONATE

Beeson Scholarship Fund – Established to provide scholarships for qualified students graduating from Johnson County, Indiana, High Schools who are deserving of financial assistance and who are likely to succeed as college or university students DONATE

The Diane Black Servant Leader Award Fund Established by the Leadership Johnson County Alumni Association to provide LJC awards DONATE

HPC Blackwell & Associates Education Endowed Scholarship Fund – Established to assist members of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church to further their post-high school education with special consideration given to education majors DONATE

The Earl Blemker Memorial Scholarship Fund – Provides scholarships to Greenwood Community High School academic honors students to perpetuate the spirit of caring and leadership of Earl Blemker DONATE

The John C. and Marie M. Borden Scholarship Fund – Established by Marie Borden for scholarships to Johnson County students pursuing a degree in music or music education DONATE

The Clarence “Buck” Boyce, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by Laura Boyce to provide scholarships to students studying in the field of materials or mechanical engineering DONATE

The Karl Bradlyn Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in memory of Karl Bradlyn for scholarships to seniors of area schools DONATE

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The Center Grove Scholarship Fund Established by the Center Grove Scholarship Foundation to support the scholarship program DONATE

The Donald E. Clark Scholarship Fund – Established by the estate of Donald E. Clark to provide scholarship funds to Roncalli High School graduates who participated in varsity football and are enrolling full-time in an Indiana college DONATE

Roger Cliffe Memorial Scholarship Fund Established by the alumni of the Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Whiteland, IN, to provide scholarship assistance to students enrolled in the school DONATE

The Kate Comiskey Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by Steve and Nancy Comiskey in memory of their daughter, a school teacher, this advised fund shall provide scholarships to deserving graduates of Indian Creek High School DONATE

The Community Scholarship Fund – Established by the JCCF board to receive gifts for scholarships DONATE

The Mary H. Craig Memorial Journalism Scholarship Fund – Established in memory of Mary H. Craig for scholarships to Franklin College journalism students DONATE

The Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Whiteland Community High School, and Franklin Community High School – Established by Richard Crosser, renamed by his company to “Memorial Scholarship” following his death, for scholarships to students from the respective schools DONATE

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Davidson Brothers Scholarship Fund in Memory of Maurice and Eugenia Davidson – Established by Tom, Mike and Andy Davidson in honor of their parents to provide scholarships to deserving graduates of Greenwood Community High School to continue their education via college and/or trade school DONATE

The Catherine Denney Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by the first graduates of Leadership Johnson County and funded through the ongoing support of the LJC Alumni Association to provide scholarships for LJC enrollees DONATE

The Dr. James Dixon Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by Deborah Dixon, with the support of family and friends, in memory of Dr. Dixon and his dedication to education and community DONATE

The EAA Chapter 1354 Greenwood Pilots Association Aviation Scholarship Fund Provides scholarships to Johnson County residents or members of the Greenwood Pilots Association who pursue a career as a commercial pilot, air transport pilot or aeronautical engineering at a certified FAA–approved university DONATE

Freda Eldridge Eck Memorial Scholarship – Established in memory of Freda Eldridge Eck to honor her character and resilience and to recognizes a graduating Franklin Community High School and/or Central Nine student who demonstrates resilience and is planning to pursue a two or four-year degree at a college or university DONATE

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The Franklin Dollars for Scholars Fund – Supports deserving students of Franklin High School DONATE

The Franklin Rotary Club Scholarship Fund – Established by the Franklin Rotary Club DONATE

The Jed Moses Fulmer Scholarship Fund – Established by Jay and Karen Fulmer in memory of their son, the fund provides scholarships to students pursuing a career in law enforcement who possess good sportsmanship and leadership DONATE

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The Molly K. Gibson Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by Bob and Pam Gibson, friends and family, to perpetuate Molly’s memory and to provide scholarships for Franklin High School swim team members DONATE

Nisha Grimm Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by Jerry and Sheron Miller and given in memory of Nisha Grimm, class of 1988, to provide scholarship monies to graduating seniors from Franklin Community High School who are pursuing a college degree in medicine, with a priority given to nursing DONATE 

Greenwood White River Rotary Scholarship Fund – Established by the Greenwood White River Rotary Club to award scholarships for post–secondary education to graduating seniors of Center Grove High School DONATE

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The Jim Halik “Kids Are Special People” Scholarship Fund – Established in 2004 by Franklin school teachers and friends to honor the years of service of Jim Halik as educator, this fund shall provide scholarships to deserving graduating seniors of Franklin Community High School who plan to pursue a teaching career DONATE

The Hamann Family Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by the Hamann family to provide scholarships to students in need of financial assistance for post-secondary education DONATE

Janet Hansen Memorial Edinburgh Scholarship Fund Established to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Edinburgh High School DONATE

The Ralph Henry Scholarship Fund – Provides scholarships to deserving Greenwood High School seniors DONATE

Ethan C. Hertler Memorial Scholarship – Established to provide scholarships to Franklin Community High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in secondary math education DONATE

The Kenneth Wayne Himsel Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by family members to provide scholarships to Greenwood High School students with experience or interest in the National Guard or ROTC DONATE

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The Isom Pride Scholarship – Established by a group of teachers at Isom Elementary to honor a graduating senior who is an Isom Elementary alumnus DONATE

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Johnson County Fair Board Scholarship Fund – Established to provide scholarships to 10-year Johnson County 4-H members DONATE

Johnson County Employee Relations Resources Association – Allen E. Grotke Scholarship –  to provide a scholarships to graduates from a public Johnson County high school, seeking a business-related, human resource or legal degree. DONATE

Johnson County Fallen Officer Fund – Established to provide support to a graduating senior from a Johnson County high school, planning to major in law enforcement DONATE

Johnson County Community Foundation Scholarship Fund – Whiteland Community High School – Established to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Whiteland High School DONATE

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The Greg Lee, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by Greg Lee, Sr. and Cindy Driver to provide college scholarships to Whiteland Community High School students possessing good sportsmanship and leadership DONATE

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Fund – Established by Lilly Endowment Inc. to provide full-tuition scholarships to county residents DONATE

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The Rick Machledt Memorial Fund – Established by Greenwood Community Schools to provide a scholarship to a senior active in the athletic program DONATE

The Mitzi Harris Martin Scholarship Fund – provides scholarships to deserving individuals already working in the long term healthcare field that wish to pursue an LPN or CNA designation DONATE

The Herschel and Mary Mason Scholarship Fund – Established through the will of Mary Mason, this fund will provide scholarships to support the post-secondary education in nursing of graduates of Franklin Community High School DONATE

The Maurice “Mo” Hughes McCarty Fund – Established by Georgiann McCarty and community friends to perpetuate the memory of Maurice “Mo” McCarty and provide scholarships to agricultural science students DONATE

Charles Owen “Corky” McCormick IV Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by Charles McCormick III and Janet McCormick in memory of their son for post-secondary education scholarships for Johnson County students studying theatre performance or education DONATE

David Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by the Sons of the American Legion Post #205, to provide scholarships for graduating seniors from Franklin Community High School who show excellence in education, community service and Patriotism, and who must have veteran family member DONATE

The W. Joan Murphy Scholarship Fund – Established by Ted Murphy in honor of his wife to provide scholarships to Franklin Community High School seniors planning to major in education DONATE

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Blair Parsley Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by Edward and Denise Parsley in memory of their son to provide scholarships for post–secondary education at accredited schools to study aviation and become a pilot, either commercial or transport DONATE

The Marion A. and Eva S. Peeples Scholarship Fund – Provides scholarships to students statewide to pursue degrees in nursing, dietetics, and/or technology education DONATE

George and Marie Buckner Pitcher Charitable Trust Scholarship – Provides scholarships to graduates of Indian Creek High School DONATE

The Psi Iota Xi Judy Georges Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by Psi Iota Xi membership in memory of Judy Georges and to provide scholarships to students at Greenwood, Whiteland and Center Grove high schools DONATE

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Robbie Ray Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund – Established by the Ray family in memory of Rob “Robbie” Ray to support graduating seniors from Indian Creek High School that participate in athletics and are planning to attend Franklin College DONATE

Refuge Scholarship Fund – Established to provide scholarships to students of accredited institutions of higher learning and in particular to graduates of Greenwood High School who show strong academic achievement, community service and financial need DONATE

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Jack W. Scherer Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established by Jack Scherer in memory of Jack W. Scherer, past principal of Union Elementary School, to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Franklin Community High School to pursue post-secondary degree in education DONATE

Maude T. Scott Memorial Scholarship – Established by trust transfer, this fund shall provide scholarships to deserving graduating seniors of Franklin Community High School who are pursuing post-secondary education in nursing DONATE

The Sertoma Club of Greenwood Dr. Robert L. Hamill Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in memory of Dr. Hamill by his wife, Beverly, to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Johnson County who are pursuing a major in microbiology, chemistry or biochemistry, and the Sertoma Club of Greenwood serves as the selection committee DONATE

Shaul Family Parent Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship fund was created by the Shaul Family in memory of Steve’s father for the primary purpose of providing support to deserving seniors of FCHS who have lost a natural or adoptive parent DONATE

The Laura B. Smith Memorial Fund – Established by Hershel Smith in memory of his wife, this fund will provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Whiteland Community High School or residents of Whiteland to pursue a degree in nursing DONATE

The Robert Day and James H. Smith Trumpet Memorial Scholarship Fund – This fund memorializes these musicians and provides financial assistance for students to study trumpet and is advised by the Indianapolis Brass Choir DONATE

The Irv Stringer Memorial Scholarship – Established in memory of Irv Stringer by David Stringer for scholarships to Center Grove seniors who play in the female soccer program DONATE

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The Umbarger Show Feed Scholarship Fund in Memory of Steve Taylor – Established by Roy Umbarger and Sons Inc., and friends and family of Mr. Taylor to provide scholarships to students active in 4-H and other volunteer activities DONATE

The Union Township Alumni Association Scholarship Fund – Established by the association to provide scholarships to residents of Union Township DONATE

The URS Corporation Scholarship Fund – Established by the URS Corporation to provide scholarships to graduating Greenwood High School seniors to attend Ball State University’s School of Architecture DONATE

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Judith Butler Van Valer Art Scholarship Fund – Established to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Greenwood High School pursuing a degree in art DONATE

The James A. Voland Scholarship Fund – Established by Betty Voland to memorialize her husband and for scholarships to students at Franklin Community High School DONATE

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Daniel Warner Memorial Scholarship – established to provide support to a graduating senior or past graduate from Whiteland Community High School or another Johnson County High School DONATE

Jerry Weddle Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in memory of Jerry Weddle with the intent to honor deserving athletes from Edinburgh, Franklin, Greenwood, Indian Creek and Whiteland community high schools DONATE

Marley, Mary, Sam & Jean Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established to provide scholarships benefiting Clark Pleasant High School seniors studying business, nursing and science DONATE

Women’s Leadership Fund – Established to provide scholarships for women business owners who have applied and are accepted to the Leadership Johnson County Program of Franklin College or other leadership programs deemed appropriate DONATE

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Aaron Zeiher Memorial Scholarship – Established by Richard and Amy Zeiher in memory of their son, Aaron, for post-secondary education scholarships for deserving individuals who are pursuing a degree in law enforcement or criminal justice DONATE
 

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