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Impact Grants

PLEASE NOTE:
GRANT APPLICATION
FOR THE 2018 YEAR IS CURRENTLY: CLOSED!

Organizations that applied with a Letter of Intent will receive an email notification of their status and details of how to fill out a full application, if their LOI was approved. The full grant application is due Sept. 21 by 4 p.m.

SCHEDULE: 2018-19 TIMELINE

-July 23rd (Monday): Letter of Intent for Impact Grants Open at 9 a.m.

-Aug. 17th (Friday): Letter of Intent for Impact Grants Close at 4 p.m.

-Aug. 22nd: Notification to applicants to apply for Full Grant Request

-By Sept. 21st (Friday): Full Grant Applications due by 4 p.m.

-Oct. 9th (Tuesday): Notification of Grants Awards sent by Email with
Grant Agreement

-By Oct. 15th (Monday): Grant Agreements signed and due to CFMC by 4 p.m.

PLEASE REVIEW THE 2018-19 GRANT GUIDELINES FOR FULL DETAILS ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND STANDARDS FOR AWARDS. CLICK HERE!

*The CFMC requires all Impact Grant recipients to report on outcomes at the end of the funding period. Each organization meets with CFMC staff to identify metrics and measurement tools that can help show the ROI for each grant. See the impact that they are making in our community!

N.O.A.H. Program

$24,373

Very few places like Bradford Woods exist in our state and our county has an amazing place where we can call home. In partnership with Indiana University, we are proud to support the creation of a pediatric health institute that will benefit all kids In Morgan County from K-12. Kids will spend time at Bradford Woods doing a multitude of outdoor classes, healthy eating, leadership training, and personal growth exercises combined with world-class teachers from Bloomington.

Sprouting Community Gardens

$9,498

Have you been to the STEM Academy? It is an amazing place where learning takes a hands-on approach. Students learn with iPads while sitting on bouncing balls. This new way to teach is already having amazing results. With a community garden, the school and it’s Brooklyn community work together. Classes learn how to care for nature while the community helps nurture the students’ academic accomplishments. The production from the garden is given to students who get a “taste” of what they seeded.

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc.

$7,000

What would you do if there was no food in your pantry? Like many of us, we would go to the local store and refill our shelves. Unfortunately, in our rural county, many of our minimum-wage working community members cannot make ends meet after paying rent and utilities so they find their finances short in being able to stock up on the basic essentials to feed a family. Food issues are common in our county and the pantry helps families get by with a hand up, not a handout.

$6,400

Smith Elementary is now the first art academy in Morgan County. Kids learn math, science and reading through a lens of fun in the arts. Learning cannot be confused with play time as students practice their lessons while listening to Mozart. The academy is a wonderful
way to introduce our young people to the power of the arts for the rest of their lives.

More Impact Grants 2016 & 2017

2016

N.O.A.H. Network:

A Nutrition, Outdoor Activity, and Health Program for Youth

$24,373

Discovery Space Public Engagement & STEM Education

$15,000

Sheltering the Arts

$10,000

Financial Stability for Martinsville Families

$10,000

Morgan County Parents On Board Pilot Program

$10,00

Monrovia School-Based Pantry

$7,000

“Fine Arts Meet Education” Transitioning Charles L. Smith Elementary to a Fine Arts Academy

$6,400

Stirrup Success

$6,000

Ellie’s Hope 2017

$5,000

2017

Become a Better You

$6,500

Sprouting Community Gardens

$9,498

Building Community on the Ball Field

$3,900

Bulldog Blessings School-Based Pantry

$7,000

Morgan County Say it Straight Pilot

$7,510

ReadUP in Morgan County

$8,045

Stability for Martinsville Families

$5,000

Capacity Grants

The CFMC requires all Capacity Grant recipients to report on outcomes at the end of the funding period. Each organization meets with CFMC staff to identify metrics and measurement tools that can help show the ROI for each grant. See the impact that they are making in our community!

Bridging the Wireless Access Gap

$1,700

Life isn’t always fair, but for Morgan County students, they simply are fighting with one hand behind their back. In today’s society, access to the internet will determine a student’s ability to learn, master academics and expand their horizons. We understand this critical need and funded “hotspots” so students could check them out from the library and use at home. No child deserves
to be left behind simply because of where they live.

Field improvements

$2,000

You are who you associate with and become like your friends. Being involved in youth sports is a pivotal moment in a child’s life. Our kids learn teamwork, self-confidence and how to overcome obstacles. Artesian Little League and all the future leaders who play baseball deserve a top-notch place to play. Taking pride in how they play the game also means having pride in where you play.

Mobile Garden Classroom

$2,000

Kids learn in a variety of ways and hands-on has proven to be the best! We all remember what it was like to experience our first science project and the mobile garden classroom brings science chapters to life. Thanks to a dedicated team, students in Morgan County can now experience the a lifecycle that makes our earth grow.

MSD of Martinsville DARE Program

$1,254

For years, we have asked our kids to “stay off drugs”. However, programs that support these efforts have decreased with funding. It is important for our children to realize that saying “no” is what the majority of us do and it is cool to skip drugs and alcohol for better choices in life. We can teach them that peer pressure is really all about standing up for what is good in our community, and their future.

More Capacity Grants 2017

of Morgan County Upgrade office equipment

$2,000

Computers and related support

$1,625

New Music

$449

Sensory/Calm Bottles

$176

New Student Kits

$260

Bridging the Wireless Access Gap

$1,700

Funding Study $1,750

Mobile Garden Classroom

$2,000

Field improvements

$2,000

Community Child Sex Abuse Prevention

$650

DARE Program
$1,254

Funds

Our mission is to connect donors with evolving community needs in order to enhance the quality of life in Morgan County. We offer a wide variety of funds that are designed to serve both current and future generations. You can also donate to one of our 150+ existing funds or directly support our work with a donation to our general operating, granting, or scholarship endowments. Funds can be created during a donor’s lifetime or left in a will as a legacy of generosity. Many funds are denoted by a donor’s name, the name of someone a donor seeks to honor, or the name of an organization.

Endowment Scholarship Funds

Here we have the Endowment Scholarship Funds lists A-Z by FIRST name

Annual scholarship awarded to a Martinsville High School student ranked in the upper 1/4 of graduating class and who plans to attend an accredited college or university. The student should have participated in orchestra and/or choir during grades 10 -12

Purpose: For a student ranked in the upper 1/4 of the graduating class who participated in orchestra and/or choir during grades 10 through 12.

History: This scholarship was established in 1999 by Mrs. Blanche Haworth and Dr. Dillon Haworth to honor the memory of their daughter Laura Ann Haworth. Ann Haworth was involved in all aspects of the music program, particularly orchestra and choir. Ann would have graduated in 1961 but tragically passed away while a student at Martinsville High School.

Benjamin Elo Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund – 1207

For a varsity athlete with a 3.0 minimum GPA who intends to pursue a 4-year degree. Applicants must exhibit good citizenship, be involved in their church, and be involved in community service. Applicants must be a resident of Morgan County or have participated in the Ben Elo Memorial Soccer Camp. Two additional references and an additional essay required.

Purpose & Qualifications: The Benjamin Elo Memorial Scholarship provides a $5,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who has a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4-point scale who will be attending a four-year accredited public or private educational institution. Applicants must be a varsity athlete, exhibit good citizenship in their sports activity within school, be involved in their church, and be involved in community service organizations and activities. Applicants must have participated in the Ben Elo Memorial Soccer Camp or be Morgan County residents. Students attending the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana will also receive special consideration in the selection process. Applicants must provide three letters of reference: one from a coach, one from a pastor, and one from either a leader of a community organization or someone on the staff or faculty at school. Applicants must also write an additional essay of 500 words or less on: How your faith affects how you live and the choices you make.

The specific purpose of this fund is to establish a scholarship fund for the education of elementary school teachers for residents of Morgan County, Indiana.

The Foundation shall determine the appropriate scholarship available for award depending upon the number of applicants and the amount of money so available.

In making selections and recommendations the Scholarship Advisory Committee and the Community Foundation shall give preference to recipients who intend to have a teaching career in Morgan County, Indiana, and scholarships may be awarded annually to the same recipient if the Foundation deems this appropriate for the progress the student may make. Recipients shall agree to attempt to obtain employment, if available, in Morgan County, Indiana, for at least one year upon completion of their education.

Income from the fund will be used to provide scholarships to graduates of Eminence High School. The Eminence Alumni Association will develop the selection criteria. The fund will exist in perpetuity to support Eminence High School graduates

Provide support as directed by the board of directors of the foundation for educational scholarships, for students accepted into and attend accredited 2 or 4-year public or private institutions of higher learning

Purpose: For a deserving Martinsville High School senior who has taken business courses or been otherwise involved with the high school business curriculum

History: The Freeman Goss Scholarship was funded in 2008 by the Estate of Alice Goss. The scholarship is in honor of her husband, Freeman Goss, who died in 1995. The couple was married in 1947 and lived in Martinsville for many years. The scholarship is awarded to deserving Martinsville High School seniors and is awarded to encourage interest in the business curriculum at the high school

Mr. Pearcy was a beloved teacher and served as principal of Martinsville High School for 22 years. The Henry E. Pearcy Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide reimbursement for tuition and/or books scholarships for students graduating senior from Martinsville

History: This scholarship was established by Ruth Shane Pearcy to honor the memory of her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, Henry E. Pearcy, Sr.. Henry was a native of Morgan County, born July 21, 1922. In 1940 he graduated from Martinsville High School and married Ruth in 1942. Mr. Pearcy graduated from the Indiana State Teacher’s College with a master in Education in 1948. He was also known for his basketball ability, playing on the Indiana State team, the Indiana All-Star team, and playing for the Detroit Falcons in the NBA. During World War II he was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and flew 33 missions over Germany in a B-24 Bomber.

Mr. Pearcy had a remarkable career as an educator, coach, and administrator, serving as the Principal of Martinsville High School for 22 years. He was active in his local community, especially at the First United Methodist Church in Martinsville. He highly valued education and encouraged many to dedicate themselves to the education profession. He was a member of the Indiana State Principals Association and was Indiana’s principal of the year in 1982. Mr. Pearcy retired in 1986. This scholarship was created to honor his memory and his lifelong dedication to education and the youth of Morgan County.

Provide a scholarship each year for a student graduating from Mooresville High School in Morgan County, Indiana

Purpose: For a student with at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrated good character, and financial need who intends to pursue a 2 or 4-year degree at a vocational/technical school or at an accredited college or university.

History: Jennifer Tipmore was an honor student at Mooresville High School, graduating in 1999. In 2001 Jennifer passed away, and her family and friends created this scholarship to honor her memory while helping future students pursue higher education

To receive donations and other funds or property for charitable purposes. Income from the fund will be used to provide scholarships to graduates of Martinsville High School

Purpose: For students of personal excellence.

History: In 1995 the John E. Koontz Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of John E. Koontz, a long time teacher, and coach at Martinsville High School. John was a first-generation college student who always strived for personal excellence and had a special brand of determination. John is a member of both the Indiana Track and Field Hall of Fame and Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame.

The Harris Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Judge Harris’ service to Morgan County upon his retirement in February of1999. The purpose of the fund is to provide educational support, either academic or vocational, for abused or neglected children

Mrs. Marley, a former librarian at the Mooresville Public Library, established the Marley Scholarship Fund to provide reimbursement scholarships for tuition and/or books for students graduating from Mooresville and Monrovia High Schools entering vocational school

Purpose: For students entering vocational training, the field of education, or the field of library science.

History: In 1999 the Justin and Bonita Conduitt Marley Scholarship was established to honor Mr. Justin “Jud” Marley and Bonita Marley. Mr. Marley was a long-time activist in town, civic, and financial affairs. He served on the Mooresville Town Board and was a member of the Mooresville Methodist Church, Lions Club, and the Masonic Lodge.

Mrs. Bonita Marley was also a member of the First United Methodist Church for 50 years. She was a Girl Scout leader and an enthusiastic participant in Eastern Star and Kappa Kappa Sorority. Mrs. Marley served on the Mooresville School Board from 1938-1946 as treasurer and president and she served as Head Librarian for 23 of the 27 years that she worked for the Mooresville Public Library. She was honored as Mooresvillian of the Year in 1968, she designed the Mooresville Town Flag in 1974, and in 1992 Mooresville High School honored her as Alumnus of the Year.

Scholarship for female high school senior entering field of Architecture, contracting/building engineering, traditional drafting, architectural computer-aided design or another closely related study

Purpose: For a female high school senior entering the field of architecture, contracting/building engineering, traditional drafting, architectural computer-aided design or another very closely-related field of study.

History: In 1997, the Maggie Grounds Scholarship was established to help ensure that the young women of Morgan County had the opportunity to obtain a degree in a field of architecture, contracture/building, engineering, traditional drafting, architecture computer-aided design or another very closely-related study. Maggie Grounds is a former resident of Morgan County. She is retired after 55 years of work as an architect, then in WWII aerospace, and finally at Russell Stover. Maggie went to Purdue University and attended at least some part of the Indy 500 sixty-eight times. She has traveled to many countries and she enjoys correspondence with several former recipients

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support as directed by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Community Foundation for educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher learning as described in Code section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii), and in particular to such students who meet the following qualifications:

The scholarship will be awarded each year, beginning when the endowment fund has reached its principal goal of $20,000, to a graduating senior at Martinsville High School, according to other criteria selected by the donor-advisory committee for this fund.

Meaghan was a scholar, an athlete, and a leader at Eminence High School and in the Eminence community. The Meaghan Buis Fund will provide scholarships to graduates of Eminence High School who have participated in the basketball program

Purpose: For a student with a minimum 3.2 GPA who has participated in the Eminence High School girls or boys basketball program.

History: The fund was established in 2004 by Jeff and Gena Buis to honor the memory of their beloved daughter, Meaghan Buis, who passed away on July 4, 2002. Meaghan was a graduate of Eminence High School where she was a standout athlete, a 4-year member of the Lady Eels basketball team that won the regional championship her sophomore year, and a member of the volleyball team. Meaghan was also an incredible student. She was a member of the National Honor Society, graduated with honors, and was a student at Indiana University majoring in Biology with hopes to become a Pediatrician. She was an active member of the Eminence community and the Eminence Christian Church.

Purpose:
For students with at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA who intend to pursue a career in the medical field (open but not limited to medicine, pre-med, nursing, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, etc.).

History:

Julia Foster, M.D. was deeply respected by her peers in the medical profession, by all those whom she cared for and treated, and most deeply by her loving husband, son and a host of admiring family and friends. Julia’s informed and always other-directed compassion provided and will continue to provide a model of heartfelt caring and the best of the medical profession to all who knew of and benefitted from her unique spirit and humble, yet clearly superior skill. Julia’s uncompromising care for her family was an inspiration to her husband Jeff, to her child whom she loved so deeply and to all who were privileged to witness her life in the service of others.

The primary purpose of the fund is to promote and encourage the study of music through Mooresville Community School’s band program. Income from the fund will be used to support band activities and increase band participation

Purpose: The The purpose of the Fund shall be to promote and encourage the study of music through the Mooresville Community Schools’ Band program.

History: To help ensure the Mooresville Community Schools’ Band the Mooresville Band Parents Association Music Scholars Endowment Fund was established in 2000. The fund supports the band activities by increasing band participation, purchasing music, equipment, instructional services, and supplies. It also is a means in which the band program can utilize an outreach and recruitment program

Scholarship for tuition expenses, awarded each year to student(s) from Mooresville and Monrovia and the surrounding areas; award amounts may increase accordingly as the income generated from the fund grows

Purpose: Preference given to students from Mooresville and Monrovia and the surrounding areas. Preference to students selected to Kiwanis “Student of the Month” and students who have participated in service projects. Applicants should exemplify living by the Golden Rule and have earned a GPA of 2.5 or greater

Scholarship for tuition, books and/or equipment to an adult over 30 yrs old who is returning to school to pursue a high school diploma, GED, associates, bachelors or graduate degree.

Purpose: For a Morgan County resident who is at least 30 years old, who is returning to school to pursue a high school diploma, G.E.D., Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or graduate degree. Preference is given to applicants with financial need, clearly defined educational goals, long-term career or personal objectives, and community involvement.

History: The fund was established in 2003 by Pauline Amy. Pauline wanted to honor the educational achievements of her beloved friend Carol Smile, who went back to school after raising her family to earn her G.E.D. and then to earn her nursing degrees. Pauline was inspired by her friend’s courageous attitude and decided to open up a scholarship fund. Pauline prepared the “Never Too Late Cookbook” and the profits from the cookbook are contributed to the scholarship each year.

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support as directed by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Community Foundation for educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher learning as described in Code section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii), and in particular to such students who meet the following qualifications:

The purpose of this fund is to establish a scholarship fund for the education of healthcare professionals for residents of Morgan County, Indiana.

The Foundation shall determine the appropriate scholarship available for award depending upon the number of applicants and the amount of money so available.

In making selections and recommendations the Scholarship Advisory Committee and the Community Foundation shall give preference to recipients who intend to have a healthy career in Morgan County, Indiana, and scholarships may be awarded annually to the same recipient if the Foundation deems this appropriate. Recipients shall agree to attempt to service employment, if available, in Morgan County, Indiana, for at least one year upon completion of their education.

In the event that the above criteria are too restrictive (because no student accepted to the Community Foundation meets the criteria, or for other reasons), the purpose of the Fund shall include the support of educational scholarships for deserving students who most closely satisfy the criteria. All support provided from the Fund shall further the educational, charitable, or other exempt purposes of the Community Foundation within the meaning of Code section 170(c)(1) or 170(c)(2)(B) and shall be consistent with the mission and purposes of the Community Foundation.

All support provided from the Fund shall further the educational, charitable, or other exempt purposes of the Community Foundation within the meaning of Code section 170(c)(1) or 170(c)(2)(B) and shall be consistent with the mission and purposes of the Community Foundation.

Educational scholarships for students accepted into 2 – 4 year public or private institutions of higher learning.

Purpose: For a student with at least a 2.5 GPA who exhibits good character and citizenship and is interested in public service work, such as law enforcement, medical work, social work, child services, etc. Additional references and essay required.

History: William Ryan Fritsche was a life-long Morgan County resident. At the age of 23, he was killed in the line of duty on July 27, 2007, in Kamu, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. This scholarship was founded in 2008 by Brandi Fritsche, Ryan’s wife, and Volitta Fritsche, his mother. The Fritsche family started this scholarship to continue Ryan’s legacy of service and leadership in the Morgan County community. The scholarship provides funds for students enrolled in courses leading to careers in law enforcement, medical work, social work, child services, and other public service careers. Ryan was a Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Army who joined upon graduation from Martinsville High School in 2002. He was awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, a NATO citation, an Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon, and the Combat Infantry Badge for his exemplary service

The Stierwalt Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships for students graduating from Eminence High School or a high school in Morgan County who wish to further his/her education at a college or university in the State of Indiana

Purpose: For a student with proven moral character and a high-class rank who intends to further their education at a college or university in Indiana.

History: In 1974, Anna K. Stierwalt’s Last Will and Testament bequeathed the dividends of some of her stock to a scholarship fund through the Community Foundation of Morgan County. Anna and Claude were former residents of this area who wished to help further a student’s education.

To provide a $1000 scholarship each spring for a male or female senior of Monrovia High School who wishes to pursue an education in a trade school. Special 300-600 word essay explaining their goals after school

Purpose: For a student who wishes to pursue an education in a trade school or technical training area (ex: auto mechanics, law enforcement, healthcare, nursing, or electronics). A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Preference is given to students who explain their goals after school and why they chose their area of study. Preference is given to students with financial need.

To provide annual scholarships for graduates of Martinsville High School. Criteria: 3.0 GPA, shall demonstrate good character and financial need, and shall enroll in and attend a 2-to 4-year program at a vocational/technical school

Purpose: For a student pursuing a 2 or 4-year program at a vocational/technical school or an accredited college or university, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants should demonstrate good character and financial need.

History: Robert St. Clair was a 1944 graduate of Ellettsville High School. He served as a tail gunner in the United States Navy during World War II. Robert St. Clair received a Journalism degree and a Law degree from Indiana University. He served as Justice of the Peace for Washington Township in the early 1950’s. He was also the longest-serving city attorney in the State of Indiana, serving under four different mayors of Martinsville, Indiana. He served as the GOP delegate to the State Convention for 50 years, selected every year but one since the age of 21. He was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash and Distinguished Hoosier Awards for state service.

The Gilbert Fund is a permanent fund, meaning that the principal will be preserved in perpetuity by the foundation and the income from the fund will provide scholarships to Morgan County 4-H students wishing to continue their education past high school

Purpose: To provide a financial award to a Morgan County student having completed 7th or 8th grade, who is currently in the Morgan County 4-H program. The recipient will receive the award upon completion of high school and enrollment in a continuing-education program by age 21.

History: The John R. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 to honor the memory of John Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert was a livestock breeder who devoted countless hours of service to the Morgan County 4-H program. An Army veteran, Mr. Gilbert instilled his patriotism in the youth he worked with during his many years of service to 4-H.

Mrs. Mendenhall graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a degree in music and art in primary education. She taught preschool and gave piano lessons to all ages. She taught piano and water-color art lessons in Mooresville for many years

Purpose: For a student pursuing a 2-4 year degree in education with a 2.5 minimum GPA.

History: Mrs. Hackleman-Mendenhall graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a degree in music and art in primary education. She taught preschool and gave piano lessons to all ages. She taught piano and water-color art lessons in Mooresville for many years, and she served as the pianist for the United Methodist Church until she was 50 years old. Her family was an advocate for higher education and provides this scholarship for a student who wishes to pursue a degree in education.

Passthrough Scholarship Funds

Here we have the Passthrough Scholarship Funds lists A-Z by FIRST name

History: The Baby Brody Pendill Memorial Scholarship Fund was established soon after Brody became an angel in heaven.
Contributions can be made to the Baby Brody Pendill Scholarship Fund with Checks made out to the Community Foundation of Morgan County, 56 North Main Street, Martinsville, IN 46151 or by using the online secure donation process with the PayPal button on this page.

Purpose: The purpose of this fund is to offer a memorial scholarship but the details have not been defined as yet.

For educational scholarships for students who are accepted and attend accredited two or four year public or private institutions of higher learning or technical or trade schools

Purpose: For a student with at least a 2.5 GPA who was involved in sports activities in school and who is interested in a career in sports broadcasting, sports marketing or sports medicine. Applicants should explain this interest and their career goals in an essay. Applicants must exhibit good character, respect for others, and good citizenship in their sports activities and within a school. Additional references required.

History: Robert “Bob” Staggs was well known and respected in the Morgan County area as a lifelong resident and sports broadcaster. He was the voice of play-by-play commentary for radio sports on WCBK Radio during his 30-year broadcasting career. He further demonstrated his support for and loyalty to Martinsville High School sports programs by volunteering and helping the program even after his retirement as a broadcaster. This scholarship was established to honor his memory and perpetuate his legacy as a broadcaster in Morgan County.

Purpose:

The Primary purpose of this fund shall be to provide an annual reimbursement scholarship for a student graduating from Mooresville High School in Morgan County, Indiana. The recipient shall demonstrate overall academic preparedness the ability to communicate future educational plans and the reasoning behind those plans; the ability to adjust to new learning and living environments; and exemplary ethical and moral conduct provided by the Mooresville High School Guidance Department. Recipients shall be chosen by a committee consisting of the Mooresville High School Principle, one Mooresville High School Guidance Counselor, and three Mooresville High School Senior Course Faculty Instructors.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support as directed by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Community Foundation for educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend accredited trade certification, two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher learning as described in Code section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii), and in particular to such students who meet the following qualifications: Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, show financial need, are 1st generation students, and have been, or are, on free and reduced lunch.

In the event that the above criteria are too restrictive (because no student acceptable to the Community Foundation meets the criteria, or for other reasons), the purpose of the Fund shall include the support of educational scholarships for deserving students who most closely satisfy the criteria. All support provided from the Fund shall further the educational, charitable, or other exempt purposes of the Community Foundation within the meaning of Code section 170(c)(1) or 170(c)(2)(B) and shall be consistent with the mission and purposes of the Community Foundation.

Dax’s Dream Fund Mission: To cultivate big and small joys for young adults living with cancer

Purpose: This fund will provide a non-renewable, one-year scholarship for an undergraduate student in good academic standing who is between the ages of 18 and 35 and living with the challenges and uncertain futures associated with a serious cancer diagnosis.

History: This fund was created to honor the memory of Dax Brodhacker. Dax enjoyed great fun, fulfilling social interactions and acceptance, a strong sense of loyalty and the perseverance to achieve through his association with his fraternity brothers. Dax was inspired to complete all academic requirements for his baccalaureate degree with a major in Communications from the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University at Bloomington despite diagnosis of what proved all too soon to be a life-ending illness. Despite his illness, he gained strength from his undergraduate classmates and within his Delta Pi Chapter of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity at IU- Bloomington to pursue and achieve their educational goals with renewed commitment.

Provide scholarships for Mooresville High School students to attend Fellowship of Athletes Camp

For educational scholarships for students accepted into two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher learning.

The scholarship will be for $1,000 each year for college

Purpose: Preference given to students who have been directly involved in at least two interscholastic sports activities (either as an athlete or student support staff). Preference also is given to female students or students with at least average academic achievement. The student must be graduating from Indian Creek High School but can reside in any county.

History: The Emily Downey Memorial Fund was established in 2012 to honor the memory of Emily Downey, a former Indian Creek student-athlete. Emily Downey was a wonderful student, athlete, daughter, sister, and friend. Her personality was luminescent, and her smile will never be forgotten. This scholarship was created by her friend to honor her memory and ensure that it will live on long after the class of 2009. Emily changed many lives, and it is with this scholarship that we hope to change much more. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but her love left memories that sadness could never steal.

For a student pursuing a major in Outdoors/Parks/Environment with demonstrated financial need graduating from Martinsville High School. This scholarship was established to commemorate Eric Pierce, who was a student at Martinsville High School.

In the event that the above criteria are too restrictive, the purpose of the Fund shall include the support of educational scholarships for deserving students who most closely satisfy the criteria.

Purpose: Academic Scholarship for students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Vocational Scholarship: For students with at least a 2.3 GPA. For students with demonstrated financial need.

History: At the Forty-third Annual Eminence High School Alumni Banquet, the Eminence Alumni Committee and other alumni discussed and approved the idea of forming an association to promote Eminence High School and address the needs of the community. After suggestions to begin and finance a scholarship, generous donations helped create this fund to support graduates of Eminence High School.

For students who are accepted into and attend Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Purpose: For a senior graduating from any high school in Morgan County or Indian Creek High School who intends to study at The Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. Preference is given to students studying engineering. The goal is to assist students of high academic achievement and potential.

History: This scholarship honors Gordon Leigh Speer, who raised eight children, shared a strong work ethic with his family, and honored the cause and benefits of education

To provide fee support as directed by the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for scholarships for needy students from Morgan County to attend Bradford Woods Camp in Morgan County, IN

Purpose:

The Purpose of this scholarship is to honor the memory of Hubert Bastin, who led an exemplary life as loving husband, patriotic and decorated soldier in the Pacific theatre of World War II, caring and compassionate father of four, teacher, coach and public school administrator. He is remembered with great gratitude and warm fondness by an overwhelming cohort of citizens who know personally of his humble but life-changing work as teacher and coach prior to his retirement in 1981.

The scholarship is now for one $500 award for any college expenses and is not renewable. The award is offered each year to a Martinsville High School senior who has a great desire, but not the financial support, to further her or his education in a vocational, technical, or professional career. Although not a requirement, it is desired that the applicants shall have attended Poston Road Elementary School.

All gifts received for the fund should be made payable to the Community Foundation of Morgan County, Inc., and marked with a memo naming the fund. A one-time gift, or perhaps an annual donation to help build the scholarship fund over time, would be greatly appreciated. Gifts to the CFMC are fully tax deductible.

To provide a student enrolled or entering Kingsway Christian School in Avon, Indiana

Scholarship at Mooresville High School. The scholarship will begin with the graduating class of 2014; one scholarship shall be awarded each year to a graduating Mooresville High School senior with a 3.0

Purpose: For a student with at least a 3.0 GPA who exhibits good character, respect for others, and good citizenship. The scholarship looks to recognize a student who sets a good example with their peers and in the community. Additional references required.

History: The Kaitlyn Fulkerson Memorial Scholarship was established to commemorate and celebrate the life of Kaitlyn Fulkerson who would have graduated with the Mooresville High School class of 2014. She was an outgoing and loving person, a gifted student, and had a fun spirit. The fund was established with memorial contributions for Kaitlyn, who passed away on September 15, 2011.

To establish an advised scholarship pass-through fund for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two-or four-year public or private institutions of higher learning

Purpose: For students in the upper ½ of the graduating class with strong moral character and demonstrated academic achievement. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need.

History: Formerly the Monrovia New Horizons Scholarship, this fund provides scholarships to one or more graduating seniors from Monrovia High School.

The applicant shall be a senior graduating from Mooresville HS in the year of application

Purpose: Each year the Mooresville High School Alumni Association offers a scholarship for graduates of Mooresville High School to advance their education and careers by building upon their education at Mooresville High School with further education.

History: This scholarship fund was established because the Mooresville High School Alumni Association feels a duty to leave a legacy for students who may not otherwise benefit from a helping hand despite their ability to obtain further training and education.

The scholarship shall be based upon the character, need, and high school record of the student

Purpose: For a student seeking a 2-4 year degree. This scholarship will be based upon the character, need, and high school record of the applicant.

History: This scholarship was created by the estate of Owen Prescott to promote post-secondary education opportunities to Mooresville High School graduates. This fund honors Owen L. Prescott and Dorothea I. Prescott, alumni of Mooresville High School who were very supportive of Mooresville youth and the promotion of post-secondary education.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support as directed by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Community Foundation for educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher learning as described in Code section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii), and in particular to such students who meet the following qualifications:

  • It is intended that this scholarship shall be awarded to a student or multiple students who have the potential to succeed in higher education but might not otherwise easily qualify for substantial scholarship support.
  • This scholarship shall be made by nomination and not an application. The Principal of Monrovia High School will nominate a student (or students) who meet the following criteria for consideration by the Donor who, if he agrees with the nomination, will recommend one or more recipients to the Community Foundation Scholarship Committee for approval. Following the Donor’s death the recommendation(s) from the Principal shall go directly to the Scholarship Selection Committee of the Community Foundation for approval.
  • The scholarship recipient(s) shall be seniors graduating from Monrovia High School in the Monroe-Gregg School District.
  • The donor’s name shall be held confidential during his lifetime but may be revealed after his passing, or earlier if Donor decides to change this stricture.
  • The scholarship amount shall never be less than $ 1,800 per awardee, and shall be presented only for one time per student.
  • Presentation of the scholarship shall include the story about “Passing It On” as written by the Donor for presentation to future recipients, whether explained by the school Principal, Donor, or a representative of the Community Foundation of Morgan County.
  • Scholarship winners shall also receive a presentation copy of a book like “Great Quotes from Great Leaders,” compiled by Peggy Anderson (available from Simple Truths, www.simpletruths.com) or a comparable inspirational text that reinforces the “Passing It On” ideal.In the event that the above criteria are too restrictive (because no student accepted to the Community Foundation meets the criteria, or for other reasons), the purpose of the Fund shall include the support of educational scholarships for deserving students who most closely satisfy the criteria. All support provided from the Fund shall further the educational, charitable, or other exempt purposes of the Community Foundation within the meaning of Code section 170(c)(1) or 170(c)(2)(B) and shall be consistent with the mission and purposes of the Community Foundation.

Educational scholarship for students who are accepted into and attend two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher learning

The Dan Starnes Fund is a non-permanent fund which will provide scholarships to Morgan County students wishing to study law enforcement

Purpose: For a student pursuing a 2-4 year degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, or a closely related field. Applicants must have a 2.0 minimum GPA, demonstrate academic promise, and have demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students with work experience, good character, community involvement, and a healthy lifestyle. Additional short essay required.

History: On Dec. 19, 1975, he married Janice (Lewis) Starnes and the couple later had two sons, Dustin and Ryan, who now serves as Indiana State Troopers.

Sgt. Starnes worked as a member of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department from 1995 to 2001. He was honored to serve Morgan County in many capacities, even outside of his job, including security for Martinsville High School, Bradford Woods, Paragon Speedway and a private investigation firm. He also worked the D.A.R.E. Program and was the Head Advisor for the Morgan County Cadet Explorer Program, working with the youth of Morgan County focusing on law enforcement careers. He was a volunteer fireman for Gregg Township for 20 years and a member of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association. He was also active at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and four-wheel riding with his sons. He was a great family man- his wife of 25 years, Janice, and his sons Dustin & Ryan were the most important part of his life.

Sgt. Starnes was shot while on duty on Flag Day, June 14, 2001, and died on July 10, 2001, from his injuries. His son, Ryan, was riding along with him as part of his college internship program and was also shot and slightly injured. His family was determined to make sure that his memory would not be forgotten, so in 2001 they established the Sergeant Dan Starnes Memorial Scholarship at the Community Foundation of Morgan County to provide scholarships for Morgan County residents to study law enforcement or criminal justice.

Interested individuals may donate to this fund online, or by contacting the Community Foundation of Morgan County and noting that the gift should be placed in the Sergeant Dan Starnes Memorial Scholarship fund.

Scholarship for senior graduating from Mooresville High School who has participated in athletics and seeking to continue education. $500 awarded each year to one recipient

Purpose: For a student who has participated in athletics who is seeking to continue their education. Preference is given to students with financial need.

History: This scholarship was established in memory Steven Lee Robert Terrell, a Mooresville High School student and athlete who was killed in an automobile accident in November 2003. An honorary graduate of the class of 2004, he was a member of National Honor Society and ranked in the top 10% of his class. He was a successful athlete, avid baseball card collector, tri-captain of the football team, member of the 2003 football sectional team, and lead the team in tackles in his senior year. He displayed true dedication and even played all season with a broken wrist.

2016 Extention of original Scholarship: The amount of the annual scholarship awards shall be $1,500 for each award recipient (2) until the balance of the fund is depleted.

Purpose: For a student with demonstrated work ethic seeking to enroll in a post-secondary educational institution. Preference is given to students with financial need.

History: TOA is a Japanese-based company that makes braking systems. TOA –USA came to Mooresville in 2005, which was the first location opened in the United States. Being community-minded, they chose to provide this scholarship through the Community Foundation.

Passthrough Funds

Here we have the Passthrough Funds Listed. A – Z by FIRST NAME. We have also included the fund number!

To assist the growth of fine arts in Morgan County and the utilization of the facility managed by Donor in Martinsville, IN

Purpose: To foster the growth of the arts in Morgan County, and establish a sheltered workspace and incubator facility for artists and non-profit organizations in the region.

History: The Art Sanctuary Management fund was established in 2010 by a conjoined effort of the owners of the Art Sanctuary and Sanctuary Management Inc. This effort was made to help foster an arts program in Morgan County to help its local resident further explore their talent for the arts in a sheltered environment.

The fund, which is a nonpermanent fund, provides support for the Barbara B. Jordan YMCA in Martinsville. The foundation will work closely with the YMCA to keep abreast of their needs.

Purpose: To provide support and sustain the operations of the Barbara B. Jordan YMCA and its programs.

History: Founded in 1961, the Morgan County YMCA grew out of the interest of the Jaycees and a group of local businessmen. This initiative followed an Indiana University research study that determined that there was a strong need for social and recreational opportunities, especially for area teens. William Schwab donated the first Y building, a former grocery store, which was moved to the top of Cunningham Hill in Martinsville. In 1968 the Board of Directors embarked on a $450,000 fund drive to construct a new building at its present 5 ½ acre site on East Morgan Street. The building was dedicated as the YMCA for Morgan County in 1970. In 1974 the building was renamed in honor of Barbara Byram Jordan, a former volunteer instructor whose family was influential in establishing the Y. By 1979 the need for expansion was evident. The Board again launched a fund drive to add a fitness center, racquetball courts, and an indoor running track. In 1982 the Kendall Fitness center was dedicated in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Kendall. A renovation in 2010 eliminated the racquetball courts and added a separate free weight area and an aerobics studio for group fitness classes. From the initial programming for teens, the Y has expanded to offer a wide range of healthy program options for all ages. Included are Aquatics, Day Camping, Fitness, Preschool, School Age Child Care, Youth & Adult Sports, Senior Programs, and (of course) Teen Programs.

Members of the Elo Family wish to perpetuate and honor the memory of Benjamin Elo, and in his memory and the name of the entire Elo family, its friends, and neighbors, to continue to improve the community healthy lifestyle needs of the citizens of MC, IN

Purpose:

The purpose of this fund shall be to provide support to the Agency and either a 509 (a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3), as directed by the Board of Directors of the CFMC.

To help raise funds for children in orphanages in Myanmar.

Purpose: The Chin State Orphanage Mission Fund has been established to fund a religious mission to improve the lives of children who live in orphanages in the Chin State of Burma, also known as Myanmar, in Southeastern Asia. The fund has been established by concerned local citizens in order for donors in and around Morgan County, Indiana to improve the lives and safety of the children living in these orphanages.

The Chin State Mission Fund supports 7 Christian house orphanages in Chin State and the border area of Kalaymio in Myanmar. These orphanages are supported by providing orphans with bags of rice, mosquito bed nets and occasionally other necessities. Funds are sent to each orphanage 3-4 times a year to purchase the many bags of rice needed to feed the children.

These orphanages are not state-funded and have no outside help. Consequently, this fund was started in 2013 in an effort to support these children. Initially, aid went to one orphanage, but with the help of donors on this page seven orphanages now receive the food and necessities needed for a better quality of life, which includes enough rice for three daily meals and mosquito netting for each child’s bed. The number of children this fund feeds has risen from 23 children in 2013 to nearly 100 children presently. Photographs are taken at each orphanage after they receive their rice bags, and added to the Chin State Orphanages Fund Facebook Page to show donors where the money is being used.

Currently, all seven of our orphanages have been given mosquito netting for every child and 3 meals of rice a day. In this region, before this committee, these children only received two meals a day of rice and a few vegetables. Additionally, the orphanages could not afford mosquito netting to cover the children while sleeping. Most children slept on the floor, as beds are too expensive. The Asian Tiger Mosquito causes the death of millions each year from the spread of many diseases. Now, these children are protected at night as they sleep.

The offering of church services to campers in and around the area.

Purpose: The purpose of the Christian Campers Fund is to provide spiritual needs of the families who camp in and around the Morgan County area.

History: The Millgrove Christian Camp began in June 2009 as a vision of Pastor Steve Brock. While an avid camper himself, Pastor Brock observed that while many folks enjoyed camping, very few if any left the campground on Sunday mornings to go into a local city or town for Sunday morning worship service. After conversing with and receiving approval for the services from campground owner, Jean Evans, Pastor Brock decided then and there that it was time to take the church out to the campers.

Purpose: To provide support to the non-for-profit organization called Churches in Mission.

History: Churches in Mission was established in 1987 by three ministers who thought they could better serve the community by working together instead of separately. A quarter of a century later, there are nine churches that now participate. Churches in Mission serves the community by helping feed 150 needy households per week.

Provide support and allow donations from parties to support the annual 4th of July Fireworks and Event Program at Jimmy Nash City Park

Provide support from private parties for new capital projects to assist with overall physical plant maintenance of the park buildings, trails and grounds at Jimmy Nash Park

Purpose:

The purpose of the fund shall be to provide support to a new program to introduce young people into the ideals of public service, Mayor Kohl will use private donations from businesses and individuals to support regular meetings with young people in Martinsville. The program will provide travel, dinner, and tours of local area businesses and working with leadership individuals in the community.

To benefit current and former members of the military forces of the United States of America who need aid and support with education, employment, housing, medical (both physical and psychological) and other special issues. Donors have formed a non-profit.

Purpose: This fund supports current and former members of the military forces of the United States of America, and their families, through occasional aid in the form of education, employment, housing, medical, and other special issues.

Funds are raised at various locations throughout the US, and with a special intent to involve coaches, owners, executives, administrators and players of all sports at the professional, college and high school levels.

To provide resources to fund extracurricular activities for school-aged children who are active in youth sports.

Purpose: To provide resources to fund extracurricular activities for school-aged children who are active in youth sports.

History: This fund was created with the belief that the youth of Morgan County need and are entitled to participate in physical education and organized sporting activities. Structured physical activity and organized athletics are an important part of the education of youth. Structured physical activity and organized activities are a usual and ordinary part of a school education but are not easily made a part of the education during the current tough economic times and this fund will ensure that the youth of Morgan County will have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities.
Especially the sport of baseball, because it fosters an enjoyment for physical exercise, learning fundamentals of a national sport while helping to build individual character, loyalty, and teamwork. The fund name is derived from Cooperstown New York which is home of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame and the site of a facility called Cooperstown Dreams Park.

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide monetary grants to thoughtful and worthy efforts toward providing times of support, warmth, caring and joy to individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 who are courageously living with the challenges and uncertain futures associated with a serious cancer diagnosis.

The fund, which is a nonpermanent fund, supports a wonderful tradition in Martinsville’s Jimmy Nash Park which is enjoyed by many each holiday season.

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to the Mission of providing Christ-Centered Transitional Housing, Discipleship, and Life Skills Training that equips former inmates to walk with God and lead a stable and productive life. The Fund will be used to solicit private/public and governmental grants to support the establishment of a men’s transitional house in Morgan County.

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to other local nonprofit organizations in memory of Meredith. (a single tax-exempt nonprofit organization described in Code sections 501(c)(3) and either 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3)) (the “Designated Agency”), as directed by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Community Foundation. Such support shall be used to further the charitable or other exempt purposes of the Designated Agency within the meaning of Code section 170(c)(1) or 170(c)(2)(B) and shall be consistent with the mission and purposes of the Community Foundation.

Purpose:
The purpose of the Fund shall be to impact an 8th Grade Wooden Middle School student with recognition of mental attitude achievement.

The purpose of the fund shall be to provide funds to other families who also have children with terminal brain cancer and to help fund efforts in DIPG research as there is no cure for this type of brain cancer. They will use all proceeds at local events (such as a concert on May 6th) to provide funding for the purpose. Proceeds from the events will fund research and support for other families.

To provide support for a therapeutic riding program to be conducted by Horseshoes of Hope, Inc. to promote the health and welfare of handicapped individuals in Morgan County and surrounding territory

Area Sertomans have banded together to establish the Indiana Hearing Health Foundation, Inc. in or near Martinsville, Indiana to serve the hearing health issues and educational needs of the public on the issues surrounding hearing health.

Area Sertomans have banded together to establish the Indiana Hearing Health Foundation, Inc. in or near Martinsville, Indiana to serve the hearing health issues and educational needs of the public on the issues surrounding hearing health.

To provide resources to fund extracurricular activities for school-aged children who are homeschooled, or who attend schools which these activities are not otherwise available

Purpose: To provide resources to fund extracurricular activities for school-aged children who are home schooled, or attend a school at which these activities are otherwise not available.

History: In 2010 the Southside Crimson Knights Football fund was establish to provide school-aged children who are home schooled or educated in non-traditional ways an opportunity to participate in structured physical activity and organized athletics. Many of the youth in Morgan County who are educated in the way are entitled to participate in physical education and organized sporting activities. To fill these need families formed the Southside Crimson Knights Football Inc. organization. In 2012 the organization and the fund changed its name to the Indianapolis Crimson Knight Football Fund.

Purpose: To provide holiday gifts to child patients at the Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

History: Jeremy Gunter was born in 1976. He then attended and graduated from Manchester High School where he loved sports and played trumpet in the band. Just six days short of his 18th birthday, Jeremy was diagnosed with cancer. He had been accepted into Wabash College but put it on hold for one year while he was fighting off the cancer. He was in the pep band at Manchester College and transferred to Wabash the follow year and joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity. In 2001 he married Katie Rivich and they built a home together in 2006 in Mooresville, Indiana. Jeremy was diagnosed with cancer once again and again bravely fought the cancer, but passed away in 2008.

Jody Donovan Memorial Scholarship Fund to pay for TASC tests for students who could not receive another scholarship. Teachers at Martinsville and Mooresville sites would have the application and should know if the applicant was in need of such help.

Purpose: To provide financial support for the Morgan County Coalition for Literacy, Inc. organization to help carry out their mission and vision.

History: The mission of the Morgan County Coalition for Literacy is to promote the rights and responsibilities of Morgan county citizens to be able to function at an adequate literacy level. The Coalition recruits, trains, and supports volunteer tutors, who are paired with adult learners for weekly sessions. The Coalition also tutors people who are learning English as their second language.

Complete, preserve and promote the entirety of the Knobstone Hiking Trail extending from 30 miles south of Indianapolis to 10 miles north of Louisville, KY

Purpose: To assist the Knobstone Hiking Trail Association, Inc. to successfully implement the health, environmental and economic objectives of its work.

History: The Knobstone Hiking Trail Association, Inc. aspires to complete, preserve and promote the entirety of the Knobstone Hiking Trail extending from 30 miles south of Indianapolis to 10 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky and to do so in full cooperation with all federal, state and county governmental agencies whose jurisdictions are traversed by the Knobstone Escarpment upon which the footpath exists

Complete, preserve and promote the entirety of the Knobstone Hiking Trail extending from 30 miles south of Indianapolis to 10 miles north of Louisville, KY

Purpose: To assist the Knobstone Hiking Trail Association, Inc. to successfully implement the health, environmental and economic objectives of its work.

History: The Knobstone Hiking Trail Association, Inc. aspires to complete, preserve and promote the entirety of the Knobstone Hiking Trail extending from 30 miles south of Indianapolis to 10 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky and to do so in full cooperation with all federal, state and county governmental agencies whose jurisdictions are traversed by the Knobstone Escarpment upon which the footpath exists

To provide support as directed by the Board of Directors for the Mooresville Alternative School AND managing grant funds from Indiana Energy for Alternative School Promotion & Information Materials

Purpose: To provide funds to sustain the operations of the Komets Soccer Club.

Purpose: To aid in the establishment and operation of a special regional facility and program to support youth sports participation for children who have mental or physical disabilities.

History: Born from an ESPN segment in 2008, a few members of our Central Indiana community took it upon themselves to create this special complex. After forming an official board, The League of Miracles was for real! Once the group was set, it was time to decide how this project was going to happen. After more than a year of hard work and a few location changes, the league secured its location in a new sports complex just East of Mooresville. Now that the league had found a location, it was on to finish raising the nearly $1,000,000 needed to complete the project. After a few successful events, including the Mooresville Kiwanis Club, The Kendrick Foundation, and the Indianapolis Colts, the league was able to secure the funds to build the first phase of the construction, the field! Completed in September of 2012, the field (along with the fencing, dugouts, parking, etc…) saw its first game in the following month, October of 2012. Now, in 2013, the league of Miracles is poised to have its first full season as well as secure the $300-$400K needed to finish the restroom/concession/recreation center needed to complete the project.

To make certain grants and awards annually and from time to time to perpetuate the memory and character of Brianna McQueen.

Purpose: To provide grants and awards annually and from time to time to perpetuate the memory and character of Brianna McQueen.

History: The fund was created in memory and celebration of the life of Brianna McQueen. The fund is used to conduct fundraising that may help organizations like the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation which conducts research and helps those afflicted with such conditions. The fund is also used to conduct fundraising that may help those with the pediatric brain tumors, or to honor the memory of Brianna McQueen with scholarship or grants.

2014 Fundraiser: On Saturday, September 6th the 2nd Annual Ride to Cure Pediatric Cancer will once again honor the memory of Brianna McQueen who passed away on March 21st, 2012 at the age of nine years old. Registration for the ride takes place between 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. at the VFW Post #1257 in Martinsville. All bikes are welcome, and the cost is $15 per person, or $25 per couple, with all proceeds benefitting the LovingBri Fund at the Community Foundation of Morgan County. The 2013 ride raised nearly $3,000, supporting research into pediatric brain cancers through the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Purpose: To provide support for the preservation and maintenance of the Martinsville City of Mineral Water Sign

History: Martinsville, the “City of Mineral Water.” The neon sign was erected in the 1930s to promote mineral water and its role in the economy of Martinsville. During the first half of the 20th century, there were over eleven sanitariums in Martinsville. The sanitariums were developed starting in 1889 when men drilling for natural gas tapped artesian well water. The water was thought to have healing power. Martinsville grew with the influx of people seeking relief at the sanitariums. However, the invention of antibiotics dampened the appeal of sanitariums and the Great Depression hurt the businesses. The last sanitarium in Martinsville closed in the 1970s.

The Quarterback Club associated with the Martinsville High School football program working with the Metropolitian School District of Martinsville, IN

Purpose: To provide resources to fund extracurricular activities for school-aged children who are active in youth sports.

History: This fund was created with the belief that the youth of Morgan County need and are entitled to participate in physical education and organized sporting activities. Structured physical activity and organized athletics are an important part of the education of youth. Structured physical activity and organized activities are a usual and ordinary part of a school education but are not easily made a part of the education during the current tough economic times and this fund will ensure that the youth of Morgan County will have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities.

To benefit the Martinsville Youth Development Center to establish and operate a center for the education and development of the youth in Martinsville, IN

Purpose: This fund was opened to allow groups to collect donations from parents and businesses who wish to support the extracurricular activities of Martinsville area students. A list of the initiatives being funded now is shown below.

This fund was started by the community foundation and is not officially affiliated with any school system. Donations to the fund to further the educational and recreational activities are tax deductible under the CFMC 501c3 Letter of Determination.

To provide grants to local NPO’s with funds from fundraisers and fees

To provide support as directed by the Board of Directors for Mooresville Christian School

Purpose: To provide support for the Mooresville Christian School.

History: In the fall of 1975, Mooresville Christian School opened its doors to share the philosophy of Christian education to students. The vision for Mooresville Christian Academy included a ministry for Christian families without regard to denominational affiliation. During the 1998-2000 school years the Mooresville Christian Academy built a new facility including a multi-purpose room to be used for gym and special events, upper elementary wing consisting of seven classrooms, a Jr. High wing of seven classrooms, and a Media/Computer center and Administrative offices. In fall of 2000, MCA dedicated the new school building and all classes resided on one campus.

General support for Monroe-Gregg School Corp. as directed by Superintendent of M-G School Corp.

The fund, which is a nonpermanent fund, will provide grants to address needs at the Mooresville Senior Center.

Purpose: To provide support for educational activities to study and teach elementary school students in the Mooresville Consolidated School District non-denominational Bible studies.

History: The Mooresville Bible Club was established because the donors feel there is a need elementary school-aged students in the Mooresville Consolidated School District to receive more education regarding the Bible. The Mooresville Bible club uses material to reach home-schooled children or an elementary school-aged child outside of the MCSC who wishes to participate, as long as transportation to and from the elementary school conducting a Bible Club meeting is provided by a parent or guardian not affiliated with the MBC.

Provide annual payment to MCSC district to provide programs for English as Second Language students and/or programs to facilitate Service Learning and/or other uses.

Purpose: To provide support for the Mooresville Alternative School.

Provide annual payment to MCSC district to provide programs for English as Second Language students and/or programs to facilitate Service Learning and/or other uses.

Purpose: To provide support for the Mooresville Alternative School.

Provide support for programs or activities that fulfill a charitable purpose in upgrading, improving and extending the existing Veterans Memorial in Mooresville to include additional wars and events.

Purpose: To upgrade, improve, and extend the existing Veterans Memorial in Mooresville to include additional wars and events.

History: Mooresville has a long history of honoring its hometown veterans. The first being the Community Honor Roll which honored area citizens who had served in the military. In 1948, the Mooresville Veterans Memorial was erect to honor the 29 Mooresville area veterans who lost their lives during World War I and II. In 1976, the community and veterans group banded together again to add to the memorial. The 1976 addition added the names of those lost in Korea and Vietnam. Another addition was made to the memorial in 2008 when fundraisers added a monument to Sammy L. Davis, a 1966 Mooresville graduate who received the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam and the addition of a marker for a Mooresville soldier lost in Operation Desert Storm. In 2011, Mooresville lost two more soldiers in the line of duty. Two new black marble makers were added to the memorial. The memorial area continues to be a living memorial, as families may purchase bricks to honor their veterans or in support of all veterans.

Purpose:

The Mooresville Youth Softball Association will be dedicated to providing an opportunity for local youth to learn how to play the game of softball. We will give youth in the area a chance to learn about teamwork, physical fitness and develop as softball players.

Fund activities to raise awareness and funding for educational activities and resources and training for teachers and parents of children with autism in Morgan County

Purpose: To help fund activities to raise awareness and funding for educational activities and resources, and training for teachers and parents of children with autism in Morgan County

History: The Morgan County Autism Foundation is a group of parents, educators and business people devoted to helping those on the Autism spectrum who live in Morgan County. The number of children estimated to have autism continues to rise, with a new government report out March 2012 indicating that the condition now affects 1 in 88 kids.That’s a 23 percent rise over the previous estimate of 1 in 110, which was released in 2009.

Purpose: The Morgan County Bicentennial Celebration Committee was established in November 2014 to begin organizing Bicentennial events for the county in 2016.

Their primary responsibility is to organize the Torch Relay event when it comes through Morgan County on Friday, September 23, 2016. This includes identifying at least 20 county residents who wish to be torchbearers and the celebrations planned for the courthouse square in Martinsville on that day.

To provide support for the elimination of barriers to the improvement of the lives of those living in poverty in Morgan County.

To provide training and assistance activities of those willing to serve the emotional, physical, spiritual, and personal needs of first responders and the people they encounter on a daily basis, especially during crisis events (a purpose within the scope)

Morgan County Chaplains Fund

Purpose: To provide support for the training and assistance activities of those willing to serve the emotional, physical, spiritual, and personal needs of first responders and the people they encounter on a daily basis, especially during crisis events.

History: The Morgan County Chaplains are committed to building relationships with first responders by providing an ethical foundation and non-denominational chaplain services to all agency members. Morgan County Chaplains stand side by side with first responders to assist at any time, during a tragedy or emergency.

Purpose: To provide financial support for the Morgan County Coalition for Literacy, Inc. organization to help carry out their mission and vision.

History: The mission of the Morgan County Coalition for Literacy is to promote the rights and responsibilities of Morgan county citizens to be able to function at an adequate literacy level. The Coalition recruits, trains, and supports volunteer tutors, who are paired with adult learners for weekly sessions. The Coalition also tutors people who are learning English as their second language.

Provide support to the EMS Assoc. Such support shall be used to further the charitable or other exempt purposes of the EMS Assoc. consistent with the mission and purposes of the Community Foundation

Purpose: To provide support to the mission and charitable purposes of the Morgan County EMS Association, Inc.

Support to Morgan County Law Enforcement Officers and their families during times of crisis and special needs

Purpose: Funds raised through an annual event and memorial gift circumstances will be used to provide funding for:
· Support to Morgan County Law Enforcement Officers and their families during times of crisis and special need

· The building and maintenance of county-wide memorials and ceremonies which honor Morgan County’s fallen local, state, and federal law enforcement officers and families

Scholarships to Morgan County residents avidly interested in pursuing a career in the criminal justice and/or public safety fields

Support to Morgan County Law Enforcement Officers and their families during times of crisis and special needs.

To provide two farmers market locations in Morgan County

Purpose: To provide support for the Morgan County Farmers Market. The fund is to provide two attractive locations for consumers to purchase locally grown, fresh produce from local farmers and growers. Along with this purpose the Farmers market wants to support local farmers and growers, to enrich the community by promoting a healthy lifestyle, and to provide a community activity that fosters social gathering and interaction within the downtown areas of Martinsville and Mooresville.

History: The Morgan County Farmers Market was established in 2009. The Morgan County Farmers’ Market locations in Mooresville, and Martinsville, Indiana, they will be open rain or shine! Open May-September of each year, the Mooresville Market Wednesday 3:00 to 7:00PM, and the Martinsville Market Saturday 9:00AM to 1:00PM. The Mooresville Market location for 2013 is the MCSC Education Center at 11 W. Carlisle St. Contact Bob Elliott, Board Member for market and vendor information.

Provide support as directed by the Board of Directors for programs and activities that fulfill charitable or other exempt purposes

Purpose:

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to youth involved in the High School Bass Fishing Team.

Provide support for the acquisition of parks and recreation lands, to develop related facilities and programs, and to maintain those lands, facilities, and programs for the citizens of Morgan County

Purpose: To provide support for the acquisition of parks and recreation lands, to develop related facilities and programs, and to maintain those land, facilities, and programs for citizens of Morgan County Park and Recreation Board.

For the work of the Project Lifesaver in Morgan County; Project Lifesaver is an international organization with a primary mission of providing timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer’s

Purpose: Morgan County Project Lifesaver is an organization that provides timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer’s, autism, and other related conditions or disorders. The task of searching for wandering or lost individuals with Alzheimer’s, autism, Down syndrome, dementia or other cognitive conditions is a growing and serious responsibility. Without effective procedures and equipment, searches can involve multiple agencies, hundreds of officers, countless hours and thousands of dollars. There is no charge to any of their clients, as many couldn’t afford to be part of this lifesaving program if they were charged.

Currently, there is a total of 30 Clients in Morgan County, 17 which are new 2014 clients. Of these 30 clients, 8 have Alzheimer’s, and the other 22 are children on the autism spectrum, or children suffering from some form of traumatic brian injury.

In 2014, Morgan County Project Lifesaver performed 7 searches for missing people, all searches were successful. The average time to locate a missing person was 30 minutes versus hours, days, or never finding them at all. All clients of this program have been returned home safe and unhurt.

Project Lifesaver would like to do more!

It costs $300 to purchase a bracelet for each new client, and $32.40 a year to maintain this bracelet for the individual. With more funding Morgan County Project Lifesaver could have protect the estimated 170 children in Morgan County on the autism spectrum. It is estimated that out of these 170 children, on average, 85 of them will wander at some point in time. Additionally, there are 757 seniors over the age of 65 in Morgan County with Alzheimer’s. Of these 757 individuals, on average 454 will wander.

To provide the technical, financial, and educational assistance needed to implement economically and environmentally compatible land and water stewardship decisions, practices, and technologies; and perform this work in a variety of ways by providing education

Purpose: The mission of the Morgan County Soil and Water Conservation District (MCSWCD) is to provide technical, financial, and educational assistance needed to implement economically and environmentally compatible land and water stewardship decisions, practices, and technologies.

This organization serves youth and adult residents of Morgan County and Central Indiana within their targeted audience, including, but not limited to the farming community, agriculture, agribusiness, citizen scientists, schools and classrooms that meet Indiana state standards, private and homeschool groups, scouting groups, local organizations and clubs.

Planting Seeds for Future Generations

Morgan County SWCD has created a list of funding goals to facilitate our ability to foster and promote environmental education and stewardship.

  • Scholarship funding to support environmental education for underprivileged students and families residing in Morgan County.
  • Scholarship funding for county residents for field trip expenses which focus solely on the environment.
  • Cost share funding for best stewardship practices to improve the quality of soil, water and the environment for the benefit of future generations.
  • Technology equipment.
  • Education supplies: field guides, hand lenses, nets, backpacks, replicas, shovels, rakes, seeds, etc.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Fund shall be to impact lives by helping those with behavioral or mental disabilities to be taken care of better by first responders (a purpose within the scope of Code section 170(c)(1) or 170(c)(2)(B) that is consistent with the mission and purposes of the Community Foundation), as directed by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Community Foundation.

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support for private donations from businesses and individuals to support the mission of the MSD of Martinsville Educational Foundation in providing educational opportunities for students.

Improve the Mooresville community and area school program by investing resources available for students, especially those interested in acquiring skills that will advance their careers in various trades and areas of technology

To consciously and intentionally introduce the basics of technological and mechanical skill development into a student’s educational experience into kindergarten through sixth-graders in Morgan County

Purpose: Steve and Lisa Langley, owners of Mt. Olive Manufacturing, created this fund in order to support Northwood Elementary School’s technical and mechanical education programs. Entitled, “Project Lead the Way,” Northwood Elementary is part of the Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation. The Langleys believe that experience-based education at an early age creates the necessary contact children need with technology and mechanics. This familiarity fosters skill development and a greater interest in continued education in secondary and post-secondary work-force education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

History: In 2013, Mt. Olive Manufacturing’s owners were approached by Mooresville High School teacher A.J. McAdams with the idea that the local business might be interested in supporting the efforts now underway at Mooresville High School to improve their STEM Program. The financial support provided by Mt. Olive Manufacturing made a tremendous impact on the ability Mr. McAdams and other Mooresville High School faculty have to utilize the type of equipment and technology needed to facilitate an advanced learning environment. A.J. McAdams said, “To watch these students be so creative is amazing. They are so great at taking these projects where they have to think and experiment so they can manufacture a product.”

Inspirational music has played a critically important role in the propagation, instruction and worship experience of the Christian faith throughout the centuries; the purpose of the fund shall be to provide overall support for the promotion and advancement of music.

Purpose: Music is a powerful tool in the hands of sincere Christian artists. It’s capable of reaching people from all walks of life, connecting people who may not otherwise have things in common. Unfortunately, most music today is chosen by record labels based on profit potentials, and not on the value of the music’s content.

Music Missions takes a different approach, never watering down the gospel message, so the music impacts the hearts and lives of our listeners. We believe this is what the Lord would have us focus on, engaging, strengthening and renewing His disciples’ faith.

To impact lives by the use of art to build community and change the world

http://nueorigin.org/

Provide operating support to the Parallel Pathways program under the control of CFMC.

To support the operating efforts of Peace Restored, an agency which provides services to women who have experienced trauma. Services include but are not limited to, support group sessions, educational classes, individualized coaching, retreats, and art.

Purpose: Peace Restored is a new non-profit organization located in Mooresville, Indiana that serves women who have experienced trauma. The organization offers these women a structured space to grow and recover. Services provided include individualized coaching sessions and services such as, but not limited to, support group sessions and educational classes, with plans to offer retreats and art therapy in the near future.

Partnerships
The organization has partnered with other non-profit organizations for referrals in the area, such as Desert Rose located in Martinsville, Indiana and Churches in Mission located in Mooresville, Indiana with an office in Martinsville. Additionally, Peace Restored is involved with the Domestic Violence Network of Greater Indianapolis, which exists to support the efforts of non-profits such as Peace Restored.

Project Kindness, Inc. is a charitable organization primarily dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to give back to their communities, practice kindness and share their time and talents to help those who need it most.

Purpose: Funds raised will be used to support charitable activities associated with the organization’s mission:

Project Kindness, Inc. is a charitable organization primarily dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to give back to their communities, practice kindness and share their time and talents to help those who need it most.

It is our belief that by connecting families and engaging children in volunteer opportunities, we not only instill philanthropic values that will extend into the next generation and beyond, but also establish a legacy of kindness.

For more information please visit Project Kindness’ Website.

Purpose: Provide financial support to the Quality of Life Morgan County organization and their charitable activities.Patients experiencing the challenges of cancer or other chronic diseases and their families can often require social services and financial support for a wide range of unexpected items including medical costs, coverage gaps not covered by insurance, transportation, food, utility bills, and other necessary items. Quality of Life Morgan County raises funds to help those in need

Scope: This support would include, but is not limited to assistance with medical expenses done before treatment can begin. Other possible expenses may include gas for travel to treatment facilities, food, utility bills, medication, etc.

Policy Statement: Expenditures, excluding medication, will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the QoL Board of Directors. Medical costs over $300 will be reviewed by the board, while monies for medications less than $300 can be evaluated and dispersed with the approval of two board members. Any out of county requests must be approved by a board majority. When possible all other means of available assistance must be exhausted before QoL assistance is granted.

Purpose: Funds donated to the Ready Set Quit Tobacco Fund will go to promote a better quality of life for Morgan County citizens by reducing tobacco use through education and outreach.

Partnerships
Our goal is to create and maintain an infrastructure to lower tobacco use by partnering with community leaders, businesses and organizations to reach out to groups most impacted by tobacco.

The Ready Set Quit Tobacco coalition holds monthly meetings (except July & December) to discuss ways to reduce tobacco use and keep Ready Set Quit Tobacco moving forward in Morgan County. If you would like to attend a coalition meeting, please contact Jennifer Walker, Program Director for more information.

Coalition activities include hosting Town Hall meetings, presentations to civic organizations, businesses, and the faith community. We promote public education through radio public service announcements, facebook, blogs, and letters to the editor. We help promote the Great American Smoke Out and Parents Against Youth Smoking(PAYS) scholarship program.

History: Established in February 2008, Ready Set Quit Tobacco is a coalition of community leaders, organizations and businesses that promote a better quality of life for Morgan County citizens by reducing tobacco use through education and outreach.

The philanthropic work of the Recreation Experience in order to foster individual, family, and community events that promote active living, strong family/community bonds, and economic vitality.

The Spirit of 45 is a local organization that oversees several of the Veterans Memorials on the Martinsville Court House square and provides the playing of TAPS during the summer months. Recently, one of the Memorials was vandalized and several plaques were stolen from the brick Monument.

The executive committee of the Spirit of 45 is planning to undertake a fundraising effort to not only replace the stolen plaques but also enhance the overall standard of the Monument. Personal and corporate donations will be solicited in support of purchasing the necessary items and hiring a qualified contractor.

The executive committee does wish to keep the fund open for any future fundraising efforts to assist their programming but the most immediate need is a trusted charitable agent to support their efforts to raise funds for the replacement/enhancement of the Memorial.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide financial support to community-based organizations and other charitable activities. The donors will recommend fund earnings to support otherwise unidentified charitable needs in the form of grants. It is the belief of the donors that a broad cross-section of the community will benefit from these grants that fulfill charitable or other exempt purposes within the meaning of Code section 170(c)(1) or 170(c)(2)(B) and that are consistent with the mission and purposes of the Community Foundation.

The temporary housing of funds for pass-through agreements with funds having no fund agreement.

Purpose: The Link Observatory Space Science Institute provides an outstanding organizational structure within which educational programs, site improvements ath the Link Observatory site, and various events of interest to both amateur and accomplished students of space.

History: The Goethe Link Observatory is located on a high bluff about 3 miles south of Mooresville, Indiana on US 67 Indiana. The large 36″ telescope was built as the private observatory of Dr. Goethe Link, a noted Indianapolis surgeon and amateur astronomer.

Construction of the Observatory started early in 1937 and was operational in early 1939. It contains a 36-inch folded Cassegrain reflector.

The Goethe Link Observatory was donated to Indiana University in 1948 and was used regularly for astronomical research until the mid-1980’s, by which time the night sky brightness from the Indianapolis suburbs had substantially restricted the breadth of research possible from the site. Instruments used there during the 1950-80’s include a photographic camera, photoelectric photometer, scanning spectrometer, and slit spectrograph. Topics studied include galactic clusters, cool star spectrophotometry, and spectroscopy of interacting binary stars.

To teach first responders how to better respond to individuals with behavioral and mental disorders.

Missing Piece Campaign was started out of the need to have a unified and streamline course that teaches First Responders how to better meet the needs and safely interact with Individuals that have behavioral and mental disabilities and disorders. My wife, Kelsey, is an ABA therapist and has a degree from Ball State in Early Education with a concentration in interpersonal relationships and a minor in psychology. I, Chad, am a certified EMT, Dispatcher. I have also worked as a Correctional Officer in both Adult and Juvenile facilities. I have interned with the Indianapolis Division of Homeland Security and Volunteers regularly with the Medical Reserve Corps of Morgan County. The Wife and I saw the need and realized we have the experience and training to make a difference. We have a strong network of resources that we can pull from for experience and guidance. We hope to make this a nation wide organization so that EVERYONE has the ability to get the proper help and interactions from First Responders.

Purpose:

To provide funds for the purchase of TUC, tracked utility carriers, for service-connected disabled veterans who qualify and have expressed interest in receiving a TUC.

The Tracks4Vets program was established to make it easier for willing sponsors to connect with the veterans that have expressed interest in receiving a TUC, Tracked Utility Carrier to help them get back to living a more active lifestyle.

History:

The TUC (tracked utility carrier) provides freedom and flexibility to Service-Connected Disabled Veterans. The TUC was designed for “utility” as well as mobility. Ring-Co, the creators of the TUC, believe that providing this newfound ability will be instrumental in saving lives by getting Veterans out from behind walls and active outdoors again.

There’s no better way to say thank you to a veteran than giving them back their own freedom.

The TUC is the solution for the veterans that suffer from bodily injuries sustained during service. This tracked utility carrier was born from strong belief, compassionate ingenuity, and a carefully balanced mix of desperation and hope. As an all-terrain carrier vehicle, it is designed to transport its rider over dirt, sand, grass, mud, snow, and more. But it goes beyond getting someone from Point A to Point B. The TUC is truly focused on utility and re-abilitating its user. With various features like towing power for pushing and pulling tool attachments, 23 HP air-cooled gasoline engine, extended battery life, and its patented Quick-Attach System, the TUC becomes more than a chair – it becomes a tool. This vehicle helps complete seemingly mundane tasks, like mowing the yard or plowing snow, that veterans may have deemed impossible after being wounded. Not only does it help them complete everyday chores, but it can also aid with recreational hobbies and interests. No longer will a veteran have to miss a fishing trip or a family hike because they’re not able to keep up; the TUC can comfortably support its rider as they take on familiar activities and new adventures.

A TUC with standard features costs $24,900. Our goal is to raise the funds to purchase TUCs for 20 service-disabled veterans who have expressed the interest in receiving a TUC.

For more information about Tracks4Vets, visit http://tracks4vets.com/

For more information about the TUC, Tracked Utility Carrier, visit http://www.tuctrack.com/

Special adaptive equipment that allows the disabled to participate in recreational boating activities for the less fortunate. Provide disabled and their immediate families with travel expenses, lodging, meals, and life-altering equipment.

Purpose: Vets 4 Vets is dedicated to providing injured veterans the opportunity to return to an active lifestyle through the assistance of adaptive equipment for outdoor sports.

Special adaptive equipment has been invented and purchased that allows the disabled to enjoy and participate in recreational boating activities while providing assistance in the form of travel expenses, lodging, meals and life-altering equipment.

The Vets 4 Vets demonstration boat tours the country as a visual symbol of how special adaptive equipment can facilitate a meaningful recreational experience for our injured veterans

Unlike many veteran organizations that restrict their funds to only post 9/11 injured veterans, Vets 4 Vets is an all-volunteer operation, open to all military families/organizations from all wars. The goal of Vets 4 Vets is to raise donations in order to expand and offer this inspirational and recreational program to disabled veterans around the country.

Partnerships
A number of great partners (Ranger Boats through their program called “Operation Troop Salute,” EPCO Products, Inc., Lucas Marine Products, Angler Choice Marine, Johnson Outdoors, Extreme Technologies, Evinrude, and others) have helped to equip a demonstration boat and trailer designed to honor veterans and to promote “A Great Day on the Water” in hopes of contributing to an improved future for these honored and injured veterans.

Purpose: To provide financial support for the Waldo’s Muttley Crew Animal Rescue, Inc. and their charitable efforts.

History: Waldo’s Muttley Crew is a dog rescue for “mutts” and other types of animals. Please check out our “Money for Mutts” campaign. There is plenty of money for pedigree pets but most of us are “mutts” by birth and we need to make sure all dogs are taken care of and get the chance to find loving homes. Waldo’s Muttley Crew is an Animal Rescue organization and works to find new homes for all types of animals; no manner what their pedigree!

Endowment Funds

Here we have the Endowment Funds Listed A – Z by FIRST NAME. We’ve also included the fund number!

The Save the Academy Fund is a fund which is used for maintenance and upkeep of our historic landmark – which houses a museum, a one-room school, public meeting space, and our community foundation office.

Purpose: To provide endowment funds to benefit the upkeep of the historic Academy Building. As endowed funds, the principal of the fund will remain while interest earnings may be utilized for maintenance and upkeep of the building.

History: The Academy Building, which sits on the Newby Memorial Elementary School campus has been restored and is listed on the National Historic Register. Later the building was deeded to the community and became Indiana’s only privately funded school building that was open to public education. The building now serves as a local history museum, the Academy of Hoosier Heritage, which includes a pioneer classroom setup.

The Schroeder Fund was one of the foundation’s first funds and was established to support non-budgeted programs of the Morgan County Public Library

To provide mentoring for at-risk youth in Morgan County

Purpose: This fund exists to provide direct monetary resources towards the encouragement, assistance and inspiration of families in the greater Martinsville area to overcome physical, home and/or health-related challenges through the direct and exclusive administrative assistance of the family services coordinators within the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville, Indiana.

History: The late Becky Sonnega’s life inspired and made better the lives of her husband, children, friends, church family, and all of those to whom she extended an understanding word and a caring demeanor. Despite her courageous five (5) year battle with Stage 4 Cancer, Becky consistently placed the good and well-being of others before her own needs and concerns, even as her illness diminished both energy and strength.

Educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher learning and are non-smokers

Purpose: To provide an educational scholarship for students who are accepted into and attend a credited two-or-four year public or private institutions of high education.

History: Polly Amy, a Morgan county resident and activist, lost her husband to lung cancer and created this scholarship a way to positively impact young people to encourage them to abstain from smoking or to quit smoking. The scholarship is designed to let high school students in Morgan County to pledge to be non-smokers through high school. Give them a colored wrist band to denote their pledge. Create a non-smoking as a status symbol for high school student in Morgan County. The pledge will allow them to be included in a name pool eligible for scholarships for graduating seniors who are continuing their education. The scholarship ship is known as the “Parents Against Youth Smoking” or PAYS scholarship because it actually pays to not smoke!

To provide support as directed by the donors and successor for education opportunities, programs, or activities in Morgan Co that fulfill charitable or other exempt purposes

To provide support for the purchase of a building to be renovated to become a permanent home for the Community Foundation of Morgan County, or the acquisition of land and the building of a new facility

Purpose: To provide support to the Community Service Center of Morgan County.

History: The Center was established to address the needs of the homeless in Morgan County with emphasis on self-sufficiency for families, permanent housing choices, and collaboration to upgrade and sustain employment. The Center serves as a focal point for services, referrals, emergency shelter, transitional housing food, clothing, childcare resources, life skills training and classes, counseling as well as follow up advocacy and resources for former residents.

Purpose:

The purpose of this fund is to provide support to the Community Service Center of Morgan County

Providing safe and secure transitional shelter for battered women and their children

Purpose: An operating endowment fund for Desert Rose, a non-profit organization providing safe and secure transitional shelter for battered women and their children.

History: The Desert Rose Foundation, Inc. was formed in 2001, becoming an official 501(c)(3) not-for-profit later that year.

The foundation was formed as a result of a college survey conducted for a Sociology class in 1998. Fifty surveys were distributed in Martinsville, Indiana pertaining to the need for a shelter for victims of domestic violence in Morgan County. 76% of those surveyed indicated they had been victims of domestic violence and approximately 1/3 of those surveyed admitted to having spent time away from home due to domestic or family violence. The issue of having to leave Morgan County to seek safety is the main complaint of those who participated in the survey.

Scholarship based on financial need for a Mooresville High School student wishing to continue their education at a college or vocational school or provide financial need to an enrolled Ben Davis HS Building Trades Program.

Purpose: For a student with demonstrated financial need wishing to continue their education at a college or vocational school, or for a student currently enrolled in the Ben Davis HS Building Trades Program. The award may also be made to the winner of the State VICA award.

History: This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Devin Wade Deaton, known affectionately by his friends as “Big D.,” who passed away in 2004. Devin was a member of the Mooresville High School class of 2004 and attended Area 31 Vocational Training at Ben Davis High School. He was a member of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America and had an exceptional talent for masonry, winning many VICA awards. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors, and he was a member of the Forbidden Fantasy Car Club.

Enhancement and maintenance of the Community Room

EDWARD JONES- Provide support to the Morgan County Humane Society, Inc. for the distribution of the income from the fund. The principal shall be prudently invested and reinvested

Purpose: To provide support to the Morgan County Humane Society, Inc.

History: The Morgan County Humane Society is a non for profit organization that promotes the humane treatment of all animals. We operate an animal shelter, provide animal control and spay and neuter programs for the residents of Morgan County.

To provide financial support to charitable community projects and local charities as suggested by and approved by the Board of Directors. To assist the efforts of those families seeking shelter and housing assistance

Purpose: Operating Endowment Fund to assist Habitat for Humanity of Morgan County with ongoing services provided through its facilities and dedicated staff and volunteers.

To provide support to the Haven Agency

Purpose: To provide support to The Haven for programs that annually address at least two of the following areas: alcohol, tobacco (including smokeless tobacco), drug, and prescription drug abuse prevention.

History: The Haven was started in 1998 to serve the youth of Martinsville, IN. It provides a safe place to hang out with friends, play games, eat, study, learn new skills, and do community service projects. The Haven promotes eight developmental assets for youth: Support, Empowerment, Boundaries and Expectations, Constructive Use of Time, Commitment to Learning, Positive Values, Social Competencies and Positive Identity.

The CommonWealth Endowment is the permanent fund where donors like you can pool their charitable resources for the betterment of our Morgan County community. Our CommonWealth Endowment is invested to grow charitable resources for meeting tomorrow’s needs.

Area Sertomans have banded together to establish the Indiana Hearing Health Foundation, Inc. in or near Martinsville, Indiana to serve the hearing health issues and educational needs of the public on the issues surrounding hearing health

Indiana Hearing Health Foundation was established as a non-profit in February 2013 by a group of Sertomans and area citizens who recognized a large population in our communities were in need of accessible and affordable hearing health services and support and were not being served.

Our vision is to be a center of excellence for hearing health resources for ALL! We believe no one should be turned away due to financial or logistical limitations. We passionately feel it is quite an important medical issue that impacts the quality of life of not only the individual with needs but our communities as a whole.

Through the development of sponsor based and for-fee-services, we are building sustainable funding for the resources necessary to provide services and supports.

The primary purpose shall be to provide support for the general funds of 1) Martinsville Weekday Religious Education Program, 2) Morgan Co. Habitat for Humanity, 3) Morgan Co. Well Child Clinic and 4)James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Foundation

Purpose: To provide support for the general funds of various community organizations. These organizations include the Martinsville Weekday Religious Education program, Habitat for Humanity, Morgan County Chapter, Morgan County Well Child Clinic, and the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to the Martinsville Youth Development Center, Inc.

To help with the Wildwood Dam Conservancy District project in Morgan County, IN

Specifically to occasionally provide resources for individuals or needy families in and around the Eminence School Corporation in its work

Purpose: For a student with a minimum 3.2 GPA who has participated in the Eminence High School girls or boys basketball program.

History: The fund was established in 2004 by Jeff and Gena Buis to honor the memory of their beloved daughter, Meaghan Buis, who passed away on July 4, 2002. Meaghan was a graduate of Eminence High School where she was a standout athlete, a 4-year member of the Lady Eels basketball team that won the regional championship her sophomore year, and a member of the volleyball team. Meaghan was also an incredible student. She was a member of the National Honor Society, graduated with honors, and was a student at Indiana University majoring in Biology with hopes to become a Pediatrician. She was an active member of the Eminence community and the Eminence Christian Church.

Purpose:

The Community Foundation of Morgan County, Inc. (CFMC) is the fiscal sponsor for the Morgan County Mapping Project, a sub-fund under the Indiana Bicentennial Celebration Commission Fund held here at our foundation. The non-profit mapping project organizers are working with the Morgan County Leadership Academy (MCLA) to collect donations and pay for authorized expenditures (maps) for their community work.

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to supplement and support additional educational functions for the students of the MSD of Martinsville School District.

Provide support to the Jimmy Nash Park Board, for the building of shelter houses and their maintenance, but in no event are any of the earnings of the fund to be used for any athletic purpose such as a swimming pool, basketball or tennis courts or baseball

Purpose: To provide support to the Jimmy Nash Park Board, located in Martinsville, Indiana for the building of shelter houses and their maintenance and their maintenance.

History: Mrs. Hochstetler was a long-time resident of Martinsville who enjoyed the park and it was her desire to provide funding to assure the shelter houses would be maintained and new shelters built as needed

The Save Newby Gym Fund is used to restore and maintain our historic landmark – built in 1921 as the Mooresville High School Gym and still used year-round for basketball players of all ages

Purpose: To provide endowment funds to benefit the upkeep of the historic Newby Gym. As endowed funds, the principal of the fund will remain while interest earnings may be utilized for maintenance and upkeep of the building.

History: On the Newby campus is the original Mooresville High School Gymnasium Building (sometimes called the “Newby Dome”). The gymnasium was built in the early 1920s with help from Mooresville residents who each contributed $100 to help build the facility.

Your gift will help sustain the important work of the foundation as we endeavor to establish an endowment to address needs in our community and build a better community for Morgan County

Provide support for the use and benefit of the Barbara B. Jordan YMCA in Martinsville, IN

Purpose: To provide financial support in perpetuity for the Barbara B. Jordan Y.M.C.A. organization and its charitable endeavors.

History: The Barbara B. Jordan Y.M.C.A. celebrated its 50th anniversary at a community dinner in May 2012, at which time those in attendance were challenged to help start a new endowment fund for growth and operation of the organization and those in attendance pledged over $5,000.

To verify the eligibility of, encourage and underwrite individual students’ fees (and when needed, travel expenses) associated directly with completion of the General Educational Development (GED) examination or its equivalent for residents of Morgan County

Purpose: Donors Phillip and Carol McAteer have sustained and shared their personal conviction that educational opportunity and attainment are critically important, and in most instances mandatory, keys to self-esteem, career opportunity and personal advancement as both individuals and citizens.

The McAteers believe that not only does education pave the path to personal, career and family stability and success for those of all ages and circumstances, but also that no one should be denied the opportunity to earn the equivalency of his or her high school diploma because of an inability to pay the fees associated with the exam.

Funding will be provided to organizations that assist residents of Morgan County, Indiana, regardless of age, with earning their high school diploma or the completion of the High School Equivalency Assessment (HSEA), or its equivalent.

The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support for skilled trade/vocational career guidance, education and internship programming in the school district of Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana

Fund established from gift annuity proceeds to support Weekday Religious School

Purpose: To provide financial support to Morgan County Weekday Religious Education program.

History: The Ross Truax Fund for Weekday Religious Education of Morgan County was established in 2004 to recognize the importance of Christian Education in the lives of young children. Mr. Ross Truax wanted to glorify God and create an enduring legacy for the Christian education of the young people of Morgan County. He also wanted to t honor the good work of the teachers and the board of the Weekday Religious Education program of Morgan County.

The Boys and Girls Club of Morgan County operates a club in Mooresville, IN and intends to grow to serve the youth of other communities in Morgan County to enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens

Provide financial support to community-based organizations & other charitable activities

Purpose: To provide support for the ongoing enrichment and viability of the arts in Morgan County, with a preference for the visual arts. Support shall include: grants for art awards at local festivals, grants for the development of the arts curriculum and arts enrichment activities in Morgan County schools, scholarship support for students wishing to pursue academic studies in the field of the arts, fellowship support for art students traveling to study great works of arts, grants and underwriting for lectures, visiting artists, artists-in-residence for the benefit of Morgan County student and residents, grants for arts festivals, and other worthwhile endeavors that serve to enrich the arts in Morgan County.

History: Stephen Eugene Carrell was born on February 9, 1944, in Martinsville, Indiana and was raised in Morgan County, and graduated from Martinsville High School in 1962. Steve studied art from an early age first under the tutelage Antonius Raemaekers and then went on to study art at the John Herron School of Art in Indianapolis from 1962-1964 and further at Indiana State University from 1964-1965. Steve served as a free-lance artist throughput his adult life and did many commissioned works of art. As well as many gifts of art, for friends, family and organizations throughout Morgan County and central Indiana. Steve will always be remembered by his loving family and friends for his generosity toward others and his joy for life, and the way in which his art seemed to become an outlet of expression for that generosity and joy.

To provide support as directed by the donors and successor for education opportunities, programs, or activities in Morgan Co that fulfill charitable or other exempt purposes

To provide support to the Agency for its educational and charitable work operating a youth center for Middle School and High School students in Martinsville, Indiana

Purpose: To provide support to the Agency for its educational, and charitable work operating a youth center for Middle School and High School students in Martinsville, Indiana.

History: The Haven was started in 1998 to serve the youth of Martinsville, IN. It provides a safe place to hang out with friends, play games, eat, study, learn new skills, and do community service projects. The Haven promotes eight developmental assets for youth: Support, Empowerment, Boundaries and Expectations, Constructive Use of Time, Commitment to Learning, Positive Values, Social Competencies and Positive Identity.

Program support to the Morgan County Weekday Religious Education Program to carry out its role and mission as described by its governing documents

Purpose: To provide financial support to Morgan County Weekday Religious Education program.

History: The Ross Truax Fund for Weekday Religious Education of Morgan County was established in 2004 to recognize the importance of Christian Education in the lives of young children. Mr. Ross Truax wanted to glorify God and create an enduring legacy for the Christian education of the young people of Morgan County. He also wanted to t honor the good work of the teachers and the board of the Weekday Religious Education program of Morgan County.

The Barbara B. Jordan YMCA celebrated its 50th Anniversary at a community dinner in May 2012, at which time those in attendance were challenged to help start a new endowment fund for the growth and operation of the organization

Corporate Funds

Corporate Community Funds are NEW to the CFMC. Please stay tuned as information is coming!

These will be listed in Alphabetical Order. We have also included the fund number!

We at Greg Hubler Chevrolet are proud to be a part of the Community Foundation of Morgan County. We strongly believe in the purpose of the Foundation and in giving back to the community who supports our dealership.

It is our desire to support as many organizations and charities as we can through the Foundation. What we are so pleased by is that 100% of the money placed in the Foundation will go right back into charities..

We would encourage other businesses to investigate this opportunity to;

“Give through Giving” by placing all or a portion of their annual charitable contributions through the Community Foundation of Morgan County.

Our Mission:
“We, at Greg Hubler Chevrolet, consistently provide a refreshing experience to each guest we have the opportunity to serve.”

Scholarships

Scholarship Application
Submissions Are Currently: CLOSED

We know it can be stressful to apply for scholarships and think about future plans. But take a deep breath: we’re here for you! This is the one-stop-shop for information on every scholarship we offer. We’ve got helpful tips, resources, and answers to all of your questions.

To be eligible for any CFMC scholarship, students must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited public or private non-profit institution of higher education. Please note that listed award amounts may be subject to change.

Dorothy Asher Scholarship
(Multiple @ $3,000)

  • For students pursuing higher education to become an elementary school teacher.

Memorial Scholarship Endowment of Dr. Julia Foster
(1 @ $2,000)

  • For students with at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA who intend to pursue a career in the medical field (open but not limited to medicine, pre-med, nursing, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, etc.).

Newburn-Asher Scholarship
(Multiple @ $2,000)

  • For students pursuing higher education in a health care field.

Never Too Late Scholarship
(1 @ $1,500)

  • For a Morgan County resident who is at least 30 years old, who is returning to school to pursue a high school diploma, G.E.D., Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or graduate degree. Preference is given to applicants with financial need, clearly defined educational goals, long-term career or personal objectives, and community involvement.

Sergeant Dan Starnes Memorial Scholarship
($500-$1,500)

  • For a student pursuing a 2-4 year degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, or a closely related field. Applicants must have a 2.0 minimum GPA, demonstrate academic promise, and have demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students with work experience, good character, community involvement, and a healthy lifestyle. Additional short essay required.

Wm. Ryan Fritsche Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $2,000)

  • For a student with at least a 2.5 GPA who exhibits good character and citizenship and is interested in public service work, such as: law enforcement, medical work, social work, child services, etc. Additional references and essay required.

Gordon Leigh Speer Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $1,000)

  • For a senior graduating from any high school in Morgan County or Indian Creek High School who intends to study at The Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. Preference is given to students studying engineering. The goal is to assist students of high academic achievement and potential.

Maggie Grounds Scholarship
(1 @ $1,500)

  • For a female high school senior entering the field of architecture, contracting/building engineering, traditional drafting, architectural computer-aided design or another very closely-related field of study.

Benjamin Elo Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $5,000)

  • For a varsity athlete with a 3.0 minimum GPA who intends to pursue a 4-year degree. Applicants must exhibit good citizenship, be involved in their church, and be involved in community service. Applicants must be a resident of Morgan County or have participated in the Ben Elo Memorial Soccer Camp. Two additional references and an additional essay required.

Eminence Alumni Association Scholarship
(1 @ $1,500)

  • Academic Scholarship: For students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Vocational Scholarship: For students with at least a 2.3 GPA. For students with demonstrated financial need.

Meaghan Buis Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $3,000)

  • For a student with a minimum 3.2 GPA who has participated in the Eminence High School girls or boys basketball program.

Stierwalt Scholarship
(1 @ $2,270)

  • For a student with proven moral character and a high-class rank who intends to further their education at a college or university in Indiana.

Emily Downey Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $1,000)

  • For a student with average or below-average grades from Indian Creek High School, without requirement as to county of residence.

Gordon Leigh Speer Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $1,000)

  • For a senior graduating from any high school in Morgan County or Indian Creek High School who intends to study at The Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. Preference is given to students studying engineering. The goal is to assist students of high academic achievement and potential.

Maggie Grounds Scholarship
(1 @ $1,500)

  • *If a Morgan County resident: For a female high school senior entering the field of architecture, contracting/building engineering, traditional drafting, architectural computer-aided design or another very closely-related field of study.

Benjamin Elo Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $5,000)

  • For a varsity athlete with a 3.0 minimum GPA who intends to pursue a 4-year degree. Applicants must exhibit good citizenship, be involved in their church, and be involved in community service. Applicants must be a resident of Morgan County or have participated in the Ben Elo Memorial Soccer Camp. Two additional references and an additional essay required.

Maggie Grounds Scholarship
(1 @ $1,500)

  • For a female high school senior entering the field of architecture, contracting/building engineering, traditional drafting, architectural computer-aided design or another very closely-related field of study.

Benjamin Elo Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $5,000)

  • For a varsity athlete with a 3.0 minimum GPA who intends to pursue a 4-year degree. Applicants must exhibit good citizenship, be involved in their church, and be involved in community service. Applicants must be a resident of Morgan County or have participated in the Ben Elo Memorial Soccer Camp. Two additional references and an additional essay required.

Charles F. & Olive B. Flater Scholarship
(1 @ $1,000)

  • For a student who demonstrates overall academic preparedness, an ability to communicate future educational plans and reasoning behind those plans, an ability to adjust to new learning and living environments, and exemplary ethical and moral conduct as it relates to school, fellow students, and faculty.

Devin Wade Deaton Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $250)

  • For a student with demonstrated financial need wishing to continue their education at a college or vocational school, or for a student currently enrolled in the Ben Davis HS Building Trades Program. The award may also be made to the winner of the State VICA award.

Justin & Bonita Conduitt Marley Scholarship
(2 @ $1,000)

  • For students entering vocational training, the field of education, or the field of library science.

Kaitlyn Fulkerson Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $1,000)

  • For a student with at least a 3.0 GPA who exhibits good character, respect for others, and good citizenship. The scholarship looks to recognize a student who sets a good example with their peers and in the community. Additional references required.

Mooresville High School Alumni Scholarship
(1 @ $500)

  • For a student with demonstrated financial need whose parent or grandparent is also a Mooresville High School alumnus. Applicants should give an example of how they confronted or overcame a specific challenge.

Mooresville Kiwanis Curry Overton Memorial Scholarship
(2 @$1,000)

  • Preference is given to students from Mooresville and Monrovia and the surrounding areas. Preference to students selected to Kiwanis “Student of the Month” and students who have participated in service projects. Applicants should exemplify living by the Golden Rule and have earned a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Owen L. Prescott and Dorothea I. Prescott Scholarship
(1@$1,000)

  • For a student seeking a 2-4 year degree. This scholarship will be based upon the character, need, and high school record of the applicant.

Steven Lee Robert Terrell Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $1,500)

  • For a student who has participated in athletics who is seeking to continue their education. Preference is given to students with financial need.

TOA-USA Scholarship
(2 @ $1,500)

  • For students with demonstrated work ethic seeking to enroll in a post-secondary educational institution. One need-based scholarship and one merit-based scholarship will be awarded.

Velma M. Hackelman-Mendenhall Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $1,900)

  • For a student pursuing a 2-4 year degree in education with a 2.5 minimum GPA

Gordon Leigh Speer Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $1,000)

  • For a senior graduating from any high school in Morgan County or Indian Creek High School who intends to study at The Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. Preference is given to students studying engineering. The goal is to assist students of high academic achievement and potential.

Maggie Grounds Scholarship
(1 @ $1,500)

  • For a female high school senior entering the field of architecture, contracting/building engineering, traditional drafting, architectural computer-aided design or another very closely-related field of study.

Benjamin Elo Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $5,000)

  • For a varsity athlete with a 3.0 minimum GPA who intends to pursue a 4-year degree. Applicants must exhibit good citizenship, be involved in their church, and be involved in community service. Applicants must be a resident of Morgan County or have participated in the Ben Elo Memorial Soccer Camp. Two additional references and an additional essay required.

Ann Haworth Memorial Scholarship
(2 @ $3,250)

  • For a student ranked in the upper 1/4 of the graduating class who participated in orchestra and/or choir during grades 10 through 12.

Bob Staggs Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $500)

  • For a student with at least a 2.5 GPA who was involved in sports activities in school and who is interested in a career in sports broadcasting, sports marketing or sports medicine. Applicants should explain this interest and their career goals in an essay. Applicants must exhibit good character, respect for others, and good citizenship in their sports activities and within school. Additional references required.

Gordon Leigh Speer Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $1,000)

  • For a senior graduating from any high school in Morgan County or Indian Creek High School who intends to study at The Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. Preference is given to students studying engineering. The goal is to assist students of high academic achievement and potential.

Maggie Grounds Scholarship
(1 @ $1,500)

  • For a female high school senior entering the field of architecture, contracting/building engineering, traditional drafting, architectural computer-aided design or another very closely-related field of study.

Benjamin Elo Memorial Scholarship
(1 @ $5,000)

  • For a varsity athlete with a 3.0 minimum GPA who intends to pursue a 4-year degree. Applicants must exhibit good citizenship, be involved in their church, and be involved in community service. Applicants must be a resident of Morgan County or have participated in the Ben Elo Memorial Soccer Camp. Two additional references and an additional essay required.

Linda Huttsell Academic Scholarship
(7 @ $2,000)

  • For students in the upper ½ of the graduating class with strong moral character and demonstrated academic achievement. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Justin & Bonita Conduitt Marley Scholarship
(2 @ $1,000)

  • For students entering vocational training, the field of education, or the field of library science.

Ted and Berta Romine/Monrovia Masonic Lodge #654 Scholarship
(1 @ $1,000)

  • For a student who wishes to pursue an education in a trade school or technical training area (ex: auto mechanics, law enforcement, healthcare, nursing, or electronics). A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Preference is given to students who explain their goals after school and why they chose their area of study. Preference is given to students with financial need.

Home Bank Scholarships
(3 @ $1,000 plus an additional $500 to a non-profit of choice)

  • For graduating high school seniors who hold an account at Home Bank.
  • Deadline: Monday, April 10, 2017
  • More Info: Tana Lobb, tlobb@homebanksb.com
  • Learn more at each of the Scholarship Seminars! Home Bank is also graciously sponsoring a laptop raffle for seminar attendees.

Artie Fest
($1,000)

  • For a senior graduating from Martinsville High School, Tabernacle Christian School, or be a homeschooled Martinsville resident.
  • Deadline: March 31
  • More Info: Application can be downloaded from www.artiefest.org, or may be picked up from the Guidance Office at Martinsville High School.
  • Learn more at the Martinsville Scholarship Seminar on Jan. 19!

Martinsville Chamber Scholarship
($1,000)

  • For homeschooled seniors or seniors graduating from Martinsville High. Morgan County residents attending Indian Creek High School are also eligible.
  • Deadline: March 22

John D. Rudd Memorial Scholarship
($1,000)

  • For high school seniors in Brown, Clay, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, and Putnam counties who live in an SCI REMC household and contribute to Operation RoundUp.
  • More Info: Brochures available at each of the Scholarship Seminars!

Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution
($500)

  • For any student attending an Indiana institution with at least a 2-year program. Requires a letter of recommendation written by Patty Dow.
  • Deadline: March 1
  • More Info: pdow@aol.com and/or high school guidance office

Morgan County Beef Cattle Association
($1,000)

  • For any student attending an Indiana institution with at least a 2 year program
  • Deadline: March 1
  • More Info: pdow@aol.com and/or high school guidance office

Networking Business Women of Morgan County
($1,000)

  • For any female graduating high school senior.
  • Deadline: March 1
  • More Info: Barb Witzke, bwitzke@americansrcommunities.com
  • Learn more at the Mooresville Scholarship Seminar on Jan. 18!

Ivy Tech Morgan County Scholarship
(Tuition)

  • For Morgan County residents/employees
  • Rolling deadline.
  • More Info: Mooresville Learning Center, 317-916-7660
  • Learn more at the Mooresville and Martinsville Scholarship Seminars!

Lilly Endowment Scholarship

Lilly Endowment Scholarship Application
Submissions Are Currently: CLOSED
Application Opens: July 2019

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) awards full-tuition scholarships to students from each county in Indiana.

Eligibility:

  • Students must be Morgan County residents at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be high school seniors graduating by June 30, 2019.
  • Applicants must have a high school diploma from an Indiana high school accredited by the State Board of Education or by a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the State Board of Education.
  • Recipients must pursue undergraduate study in a baccalaureate program on a full-time basis.
  • Recipients may attend any accredited public or private four-year college or university in Indiana

Benefits:

  • Two scholarships will be awarded to Morgan County residents
  • Pays full tuition and required fees for four years; no re-application process is required
  • $900 book stipend each year
  • Does not pay room, board, or travel expenses

Timeline:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 7: Applications Due by 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 27: Finalists receive interview notices
  • Thursday, Oct. 2: Finalist Interviews (evening)
  • Scholarship winners will be notified by Winter Break