Current Funds Available at the Scott County Community Foundation

Anyone can add to any existing fund at any time. Whether your passion is education, the arts, historic preservation, youth, elderly, faith or the community — there is a fund to fit your need!

• Addie Mae Graham Memorial Fund

  Established in loving memory of Eric Graham’s mother, Addie Mae Graham. The purpose of this unrestricted fund is to provide support to charitable organizations during our Community Grants Program.

• AHS Alumni Education Fund

  Educational assistance for graduating seniors from Austin High School.

• Alice and Gerald L. Miner Scholarship Fund

  Established by the children of Alice and Gerald Miner; is used for scholarships for graduates of Scottsburg High School.

• Austin Beautification Endowment Fund

  This fund was established in 1999 to support projects of the Austin Beautification Committee, such as welcome signs, holiday lights, trophies for the Christmas parade, grounds keeping in the parks and flower beds around town.

• Austin High School Academic Team Fund

  Supports Austin High School’s annual academic competition.

• Barbara Everett Community Fund

  This fund supports the mission and programs of the Community Foundation. It was established by Mike Everett in memory of his mother.

• Borden Family Community Granting Fund

  This unrestricted fund will support charitable programs and agencies each year during our Community Grants Program.

• Carol L. Pettit Scholarship Fund

  To provide scholarship support to a student who attended Vienna-Finley Elementary School and plans to pursue a college degree in the field of education. The scholarship was established in memory of Carol Pettit, who gave many years of service to Vienna-Finley Elementary.

• Carter-Waldkoetter Nursing Scholarship Fund

  To provide scholarship support to graduates of Scottsburg High School who will major in nursing.

• CASA of Scott County Endowment Fund

  To provide support to CASA of Scott County, an organization that advocates for abused and neglected children.

• Charles G. and Lois D. Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund

  This scholarship was established in loving memory of Charles and Lois Nolan, and will be awarded to any Scott County graduate who plans to major in education, English, mathematics, engineering or a science-related field.

• Chief John Memorial Campership Fund

  This fund was established in memory of John Wittich, and will provide camperships for the Englishton Park summer camp program.

• Christie Crafton Memorial Scholarship Fund

  Christie Crafton was a dedicated teacher. This scholarship was established soon after she passed away from cancer at the age of 42. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Scottsburg who plans to pursue a career in education.

• Clark Chapel Cemetery Fund

  Provides support for maintenance and preservation of Clark Chapel Cemetery in Underwood.

• Common Good Fund

  This fund allows donors to make a pass-through gift to a charitable organization and remain anonymous if they so choose, without having to establish a pass-through fund of their own.

• Community Enrichment Fund

  This unrestricted fund supports charitable organizations during our Community Grants Program.

• Cree-ating Community Fund

  This fund supports the mission and programs of the Community Foundation.

• Dale McNeely Scholarship Fund

  Provides scholarships for Scottsburg High School seniors.

• Dale and Rosemarie Hobbs Fund

  This unrestricted fund supports charitable programs each year during our Community Grants Program.

• Dan and Mary Lou Slattery Fund

  This unrestricted fund supports charitable organizations during our Community Grants Program.

• Dr. William and Diann Scott Memorial Donor Advised Fund

  To support charitable organizations in Scott County as recommended by the advisor. For several years this fund has supported the Humane Society of Scott County.

• Dr. William and Diann Scott Memorial Unrestricted Fund

  To support charitable organizations in Scott County, as directed by the Board of Directors.

• Dobbins Family Fund

  Provides charitable contributions suggested by the Dobbins Family.

• Dolly Parton Imagination Library Fund

  The Imagination Library initiative seeks to increase early childhood literacy. This fund assists those efforts to provide free books to Scott County children from birth through age five.

• Donald R. Collins Sr. Family Fund

  To support charitable organizations in Scott County.

• Dottie Shelhamer Memorial Fund

  Established in memory of Dottie Shelhamer, it will provide support for Scott County School District 1 as recommended by the family.

• Dustin and Derek Jones Memorial Fund

  This unrestricted fund was established in memory of Dustin and Derek Jones and supports charitable projects in the community during our Community Grants Program.

• Ed McGuire Memorial Fund

  In memory of Ed McGuire to the First Christian Church for Wonder Valley Christian Camp and other scholarship funds or charities as designated by the donors.

• Ella Maude McCulloch Mission Endowment Fund

  Provides supports for the missions of Scottsburg United Methodist Church.

• Epply Shields Memorial Scholarship Fund

  This fund was established from a trust in September 1997 with the primary purpose of benefiting Scottsburg High School graduates whose goal is to teach in an elementary or secondary educational program.

• First Christian Church Senior Citizens Fund

  To support the goals of the senior citizens of Scottsburg First Christian Church.

• First Christian Church Youth Fund

  To fund youth activities or needed items.

• The Garten Foundation

  This unrestricted fund supports charitable projects in the community during our Community Grants Program.

• Gladys A. Berna Education Fund

  To support classroom projects and field trips for students in Scott County School Districts 1 and 2.

• Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce Educational Endowment Fund

  To provide support for the educational programs of the Chamber, which includes Junior Achievement BizCamp, Character Counts, Dollars and $ense, Maverick Challenge and more.

• Hazel and Lowell Lowry Sr. Memorial Fund

  This fund is used to support charitable projects and programs through the Community Grants Program each year.
• Hazel Gillespie Hunger Fund

  To support Scottsburg United Methodist Church’s mission programs designated for hunger relief.

• Jayce Ray Stallings Memorial Fund

  In memory of Jayce Ray Stallings, this fund will provide scholarships for graduating senior girls who played basketball at Austin High School.

• John and Janice Martin Unrestricted Endowment Fund

  John and Janice chose to commemorate their wedding day on August 3, 2002, in a very special way by establishing an endowment fund that would continue on in time, like their commitment to each other. The purpose is to provide support to charitable organizations.

• Joyce Hamilton Historic Preservation Endowment Fund

  To support charitable projects of Oard Springs School, including family and other projects, maintenance, restoration and purchase of equipment.

• Joyce Lowry Broady Memorial Endowment Fund

  Established in memory of Joyce, to provide support to breast cancer patients.

• Kathy Nicholson Mission Endowment Fund

  Provides support for missions at Scottsburg United Methodist Church.

• Kathy Nicholson Music Endowment Fund

  Provides support for music at Scottsburg United Methodist Church.

• Kelley Robbins Endowment Fund for Public Health

  This donor-advised fund will support public health initiatives.

• Kenneth Roseberry Memorial Fund

  To assist in the payment of medical expenses for the next legitimate organ donor recipient from Scott County.

• Kenninger Music Education Fund

  To provide a scholarship to students who want to pursue a degree in music, and who demonstrate financial need, and to be used by music teachers in Scott County to help students who have financial need to rent or purchase musical equipment and/or provide support to music teachers for musical education and/or projects.

• Kimberlin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery

  To provide financial support to the Kimberlin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

• Laurence and Myrtle Bridge Memorial Fund

  Established in loving memory of Pat Bridge’s parents, Laurence and Myrtle Bridge. They were lifelong residents and farmers in Johnson Township. This fund will provide support to charitable activities each year as directed by the Board of Directors.

• Lauren Graham Memorial Breast Cancer Fund

  Established in loving memory of Eric and Diane Graham’s daughter, Lauren. She was tragically killed in an auto accident in December 2004. The funds will provide support to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

• Lauren Graham Memorial Fund

  Established in loving memory of Eric and Diane Graham’s daughter, Lauren. The funds will provide support to charitable organizations.

• Lauren Graham Memorial Tennis Fund

  Established in loving memory of Eric and Diane Graham’s daughter, Lauren. She was tragically killed in an auto accident in December 2004. The funds will provide support to Scott District 2 tennis.

• Lilly Scholar Endowment Fund

  For educational scholarships or youth-related projects.

• L.L. and Juanita Lowry Unrestricted Fund

  To support charitable organizations in Scott County.

• Martin Christian Education Fund

  This fund was established by the Scottsburg First Christian Church to provide support for its educational programs.

• Mary Elizabeth – Virgil S. Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund

  This scholarship was established in a bequest to assist students in Austin and Scottsburg high schools pursue a degree in higher education.

• Morgan Family Endowment Fund

  Promotes charitable purposes in Scott and Jefferson counties suggested by the Morgan family.

• Nathan and Alice Bridge Memorial Endowment Fund

  Nathan and Alice Bridge were lifelong residents of Scott County and devoted to many causes. As a donor-advised fund, the family will be actively engaged in recommending which charities will receive funding.

• Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund

  To provide support to charitable projects during our Community Grants Program.

• Nina Keown Memorial Fund

  Established in memory of Nina, this donor-advised fund will support charitable programs in Lexington and other charities as recommended by the family.

• Philip Glenn Martin Memorial Fund

  Philip Glenn Martin led the effort to establish the Scott County Community Foundation, and was the first executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, among many other accomplishments. This fund will provide support for students to attend the Chamber’s BizCamp educational program.

• Phyllis Calvin Educational Endowment Fund

  This scholarship will provide support to graduates of Austin High School who will major in education.

• Pilot Club Lifeline/Mary Allen and Jan Thompson Healthcare Scholarship Fund

  This scholarship will provide support to adults who are continuing their education in nursing, as well as those seeking to be a surgery tech, radiology tech or respiratory therapist.

• Robert G. Comer Memorial Scholarship Fund

  This fund will support Scott County students with an agricultural background in their pursuit of a higher education.

• Robert and Margie Fawver Fund

  This fund will provide support for music and kitchen needs at Scottsburg United Methodist Church.

• Robin Eve Memorial Fund

  Robin Eve and her mother, Mary, enjoyed people-watching, feeding the ducks and walking at the local parks. This fund will provide support to Scottsburg city parks.

• Rosalind English Trust

  For the primary benefit and hospitalization at Scott Memorial Hospital of the poor, sick and indigent children of Scott County.

• Scott County 4-H Fund

  Provides scholarships and awards for members of 4-H who are not participating in livestock events, and to provide support for youth leadership activities.

• Scott County CAPE Educational Endowment Fund

  Lilly Endowment awarded a $5 million Community Alliances to Promote Education (CAPE) grant to Scott County in 2001 to address educational needs. This fund will promote improved outcomes for education in Scott County.

• Scott County Community Foundation Building Fund

  To support the establishment, operations and ongoing maintenance for the office facilities of the Community Foundation.

• Scott County Community Foundation Cornerstone Fund

  103 years after the formation of this fund, the purpose will be to support charitable organizations. It was established by SCCF board members and staff, showing their belief that the Foundation will serve Scott County for years to come.

• Scott County Community Foundation Operating Endowment Fund

  To provide support for future operations for the Foundation.

• Scott County Economic Development Corporation Fund

  Provides financial support to the Scott County Economic Development Corporation.

• Scott County Family YMCA Endowment Fund

  To support the Scott County Family YMCA.

• Scott County Genealogical Society Fund

  To provide support in preserving family histories through the Scott County Genealogical Society.

• Scott County Heritage Center & Museum Fund

  Provides financial support to the Preservation Alliance in its goals for the Scott County Heritage Museum.

• Scott County Hunger Fund

  This fund was established in 2000 on behalf of an anonymous donor, whose passion was helping the poor. This fund provides support to the Scott County Clearinghouse.

• Scott County Immediate Response Fund

  To provide financial support to residents of Scott County in the event of an emergency or if there are immediate needs of the county, and to assist non-profit agencies in carrying out their goals for their own programs.

• Scott County Kids First Fund

  This fund provides support to Kids First, a local charity that helps kids and families throughout the year through proceeds from their annual auction.

• Scott County Literacy Council Fund

  To provide financial support to teach adults reading, writing and life skills.

• Scott County Memorial Fund

  To provide support to charitable organizations as directed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

• Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District Fund

  To support the charitable purposes of the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District.

• Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council Fund

  Provides support in order to help young people understand and experience philanthropy and to encourage youth-initiated service to the community.

• Scott Memorial Hospital Guild Brunton-Mumford Scholarship

  Provides scholarships to students who will major in the medical field.

• Scott Memorial Hospital/IUS Scholarship Fund

  Provides a scholarship to a student who is a Scott County resident and is pursuing a degree at Indiana University Southeast in the medical field.

• Scott Memorial Hospital/Ivy Tech Scholarship Fund

  Provides a scholarship to a student who is a Scott County resident and is pursuing a nursing degree at Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg.

• Scottsburg Beautification Committee Fund

  Otis Collier was a long-time employee of Morgan Foods, a past Scottsburg Warrior basketball coach, and someone who loved gardening and was known for his beautiful rose gardens. When he passed away, he left $38,000 to the Scottsburg Beautification Committee. This fund was established to provide ongoing maintenance at the Otis Collier Memorial Garden at Lake Iola in Scottsburg.

• Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Fund

  This fund will support charitable activities as recommended by the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club.

• Scottsburg Lions Club/D.Q. Reid Memorial Fund

  Provides support to charitable projects as recommended by the Scottsburg Lions Club.

• Scottsburg United Methodist Church Endowment Fund

  To provide support for youth programs to the Scottsburg United Methodist Church.

• Scottsburg United Methodist Church General Endowment Fund

  To provide financial support to the Scottsburg United Methodist Church.

• Shelley Comer Akers Memorial Scholarship Fund

  To provide scholarship assistance to graduates of Scottsburg, Austin or a Scott County home school. Students are required to have been involved in 4-H at some point in their lives.

• SHS Alumni Association Education Fund

  To provide educational assistance to graduates of Scottsburg High School.

• Terry Fewell Memorial Unrestricted Fund

  To provide support to charitable projects and programs during the Community Grants Program.

• Terry Fewell Memorial Youth Fund

  To provide support to youth-related projects, as directed by the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council.

• Timothy Michael Wolf Memorial Scholarship Fund

  To provide scholarship support to Scott County seniors who plan to pursue a college degree. In August 1989 just short of his 14th birthday, Tim Wolf was diagnosed with leukemia. After battling for over three years, he went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 1992. Before he passed away he talked to his dad about a Tim Wolf Memorial Scholarship Fund. His parents Joe and Becky Wolf had their assignment of starting a scholarship in memory of their precious son.

• United Way of Scott County Operating Endowment Fund

  To provide operational support to United Way of Scott County.

• Walter S. and Clarice (White) Bridgewater Memorial Scholarship Fund

  The purpose is to provide scholarship funds for a Scottsburg High School graduate who demonstrates financial need.

• Wesbanco Fund

  To provide support to charitable projects and programs during the Community Grants Program.

• West Family Community Fund

  To provide charitable contributions suggested by the West Family.

• William Frasier Wetzel Memorial Fund

  This fund will provide scholarships at Austin and Scottsburg high schools for 2020, and thereafter will support charitable projects and programs during the Community Grants Program.

• Wolf Family Charitable Fund

  To provide charitable contributions suggested by the Wolf Family.

• Yellow Rose of Nancy R. Laird Memorial Fund

  To provide support to charitable projects and programs during the Community Grants Program.

For more information on Scott County Community Foundation and the current funds available, please contact us.