by ExecDir | Nov 5, 2026 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories
For Don and Millie Cooper, a lifetime together has been filled with family, friendship, faith and adventure. Now, the couple is creating a legacy that will support their church for generations to come. The Coopers recently established the Don and Millie Cooper...
by ExecDir | Nov 5, 2026 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories, Scholarships
The Scott County Community Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the Judge James Kleopfer Memorial Scholarship Fund. The new fund honors the life, legacy, and service of longtime Scott County judge and community leader James Dale “Jim” Kleopfer Jr. The...
by ExecDir | Nov 5, 2026 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories
An endowment fund at the Scott County Community Foundation honors the legacy of longtime musician Mary Ellen Graham. “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with...
by ExecDir | Nov 5, 2026 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories
Passionate. Advocate. Committed. Dreamer. Supportive. Hard-working. Michelle Korty embodied all of these attributes and more. As the community’s ultimate nurturer, Michelle was generous with her time and compassion towards others. After her untimely passing in October...
by ExecDir | Nov 5, 2026 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories
A new endowment fund at the Scott County Community Foundation will support young golfers in their “A” Game thanks to the generosity of a local couple who has enjoyed the sport over the years. The Stan and Sandy Stoner Golf Fund for Students will provide support to...
by ExecDir | Nov 5, 2026 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories
A new scholarship fund at the Scott County Community Foundation was created in honor of longtime teacher Lillian Cowles. As a permanent endowment fund, scholarships will be awarded to Scott County students for generations to come. Lillian taught language arts at...
