by ExecDir | Jun 9, 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 | May 27, 2026 | Foundation News
Scott County Partnership Executive Director Heather Law, middle, accepts a grant to fund the new Early Childhood Director position. Shown with her are Early Childhood Committee members Christy Davis, Emily Jordan, Karolee Tattersall; Director Emily Spellman; and Early...
by ExecDir | May 20, 2026 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Carmen Boley, right, presents a check for $9,600 to Scottsburg Alumni Association Board President Marsha Miller Smith. The grant was awarded from the SHS Alumni Association Education Fund at the Community Foundation and...
by ExecDir | May 19, 2026 | Foundation News, Grants
Scott County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of “Big Ideas, Lasting Impact,” a new proactive grant initiative made possible through unrestricted funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. This new funding opportunity is designed to support large-scale,...
by ExecDir | May 19, 2026 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (“YGC”), a program of the Scott County Community Foundation, awarded $7,272.93 in grants to youth-related projects in the community. The YGC honored grant recipients at their annual celebration on May 17. Austin Middle and...
by ExecDir | May 18, 2026 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Janie Alexander, center, presents a check for $306 to Steve and Missy Sadler with Ride for a Cure. The grant was awarded from the Joyce Lowry Broady Memorial Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. The permanent...
by ExecDir | Apr 24, 2026 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Carmen Boley presents a check for $316.02 to Vienna-Finley Elementary School teacher Lindsey Cazares and her fifth grade class. The grant was awarded from the Gladys A. Berna Education Fund at the Scott County Community...
by ExecDir | Apr 23, 2026 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Janie Alexander, far left, presents a check for $348.98 to Austin High School art teacher Gary Schotter, Art Club members, and Principal Dr. Ryan Herald. The grant was awarded from the Gladys A. Berna Education Fund at...
by ExecDir | Apr 20, 2026 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Jennifer Coward, far left, presents a check for $600 to Scottsburg FFA class members and teacher Anna Abbott. The grant was awarded from the Cornhuskers/FFA Agricultural Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and...
by ExecDir | Mar 18, 2026 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Jamie Longacre presents a check for $4,904.31 to City of Scottsburg Parks Director Randy Richey and staff Monty Craig. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg Beautification Fund at the Community Foundation and will be...
