Community Fund

Established by William and Debrah Katip in memory of their beloved grandson, Aiden William Katip, to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever. Aiden was 8-years-old when he passed away in 2018 as the result of injuries he sustained in a house fire.

Established by Ron Baumgartner in memory of his parents, Arch and Della Baumgartner, to meet the changing needs of the community, forever. Arch and Della Baumgartner operated The Paper’s Inc. for many years – a company that is now owned and managed by their son, Ron. The gift that established this fund was matched by Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of the GIFT VI initiative.

Created with a gift of lake front property by Mrs. Betty Ferguson. This fund will meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever.

Created by Rita Schobert Snyder to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County. Rita understands the importance of Community Funds in meeting diverse needs and improving the quality of life for all residents.

Created by Jim and Deb McFadden in honor of their parents, Max and Betty Blackburn and Orville and Vanoma McFadden. This fund will meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County.

Established by the board and staff of the Community Foundation.

Established to enable the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors the flexibility to respond quickly to urgent community needs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board Rapid Response Fund is being used to respond to the emergency community needs resulting from COVID-19.

Established in honor of Bob and Marge Gast in celebration of Bob’s 100th birthday, to support charitable organizations in the community.

Established by Jo Ann Doran to help meet the changing needs of the Kosciusko County community.

Established with a gift of stock from Carl Wendel to provide support to charitable organizations as directed by the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Established by W. Merwin “Skip” Forbes to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County.

Created by an anonymous donor to provide financial support to endowment funds maintained at the Community Foundation and to encourage giving to existing endowment funds.

Community Funds are used to meet the changing needs of our community. Typically, community funds are awarded to area nonprofits in response to a grant application that is reviewed by our grant committee and approved by our Board. Community Funds can address education, health, recreation, arts & culture, civic projects, the environment, and human services.

Established by the Dekko Foundation to build an unrestricted permanent fund.

Established by Don and Mildred Frantz to meet the changing needs of our community, forever.

Ed and Pat Likens established this fund through a Charitable Remainder Trust to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County. Pat and Ed were owners of Likens Tax Service and Service Liquors.

Established by David Findlay and Susan Findlay to meet the changing needs of our community, forever, as directed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Created by Keri Cook in memory of her son, Gidieon Orion Cook, who tragically passed away in June 2019 at the age of 8. This fund will help meet the changing needs of the Kosciusko County community.

Established through a Charitable Remainder Trust, this advised fund first provided Richard and Evelyn Glover the opportunity to recommend grants to charitable organizations and projects during their lifetimes, and then provided their daughter, Jane, the same opportunity during her lifetime.

Created by Donna Keough in memory of her father, Herman Frauhiger. Mr. Frauhiger had a humble beginning but became a successful businessman and property manager in the Warsaw area. The gift that established this fund was matched by Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of their GIFT VI matching initiative.

Established by Steve and Jennifer Hollar to meet the changing needs of the community, forever.

Established by Jerry and Norma Ferguson to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever.

Created by the Hand Family Foundation to meet the changing and diverse needs of Kosciusko County.

Established by the late John Frederich, who was a Community Foundation board member, to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County.

Established with gifts in memory of Robert Rasor, a founding Board member of the Foundation. This fund accepts contributions made in memory of loved ones.

Established by Savina Kralis and Kralis Enterprises LLP to meet the changing needs of the community, forever. The gift that established this fund was matched by Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of their GIFT VI initiative.

Created by anonymous donors to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever. The gift that created this fund was matched by Lilly Endowment through the GIFT VI matching initiative.

Funded by Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow endowment challenge grants from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Established by Sally Mahnken to meet the changing needs of the community, forever.

Established to provide grants for charitable purposes which align with the Community Foundation’s mission.

Created by MutualBank Charitable Foundation to meet the diverse and changing needs of Kosciusko County. The fund was created in celebration of MutualBank’s 125th anniversary.

Created by Neal and Joy Carlson to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever. The gift that established this fund was matched by Lilly Endowment as part of the GIFT VI match initiative. Neal was the Community Foundation’s first Executive Director.

The Operating Fund of Kosciusko County Community Foundation supports the overall work of the foundation including the staff, building expenses, equipment and technology needed to fulfill our mission. Operating support is critical to enabling us to serve donors, serve grantees, and meet community needs.

Established by Rob and Renee Paker to help meet the needs of Kosciusko County, now and in the future.

Established by Ann Gephart in memory of her husband, Robert Gephart. The gift that established this fund was matched by Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of their GIFT VI matching initiative.

The Schobert’s used this vehicle to fulfill their charitable goals and meet the changing needs of our community. The remaining portion of the trust will continue to meet those needs.

Established by the late Kathleen Mason and named for her and her husband, Seth, to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever.

Established by Thomas LeHew in memory of his aunt and uncle to meet Kosciusko County’s changing needs, forever.

Created as a discretionary endowment fund by Patricia Lenke in order to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever.

Established by Dave Gast to provide assistance to not-for-profit organizations in Kosciusko County.

Established by the Morgans to meet the broad and emerging needs of the community.

Established by Rita Schobert to provide support to religious and charitable organizations.

Established by Thomas LeHew through a bequest in his will to help meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever.

Created by the family of the late Don Wood to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever. The gift that created this fund was matched by Lilly Endowment’s GIFT VII matching initiative. Don Wood was the founder of 80/20 Inc. He was an entrepreneur and philanthropist who was especially interested in fostering leadership and entrepreneurship in Northeast Indiana.