Annual Report 2017

2017 Annual Report
Onward
The Next 25 Years
Onward | 1
2017 Fast Facts Competitive Grants by Program Area
Donors
595 35% Civic/Capacity Building
28% Human Services
Funds
397
Grants Awarded
584
Grantmaking
$3.9M
Grantmaking Since Inception

$49M
0.3% Other
Assets
$132M 2% Sports, Leisure,
Recreation
Year Founded 2% Arts, Culture,

1992 Humanities
3% Safety
5% Health
5% Housing
19% Education
Table of Contents
Letter From Our President 4 Handbags That Help 40
Foundation Staff Members 5 Grants Awarded 42
Board of Trustees 6 Guidelines for Grantseekers 61
Reasons to Give 7 The Power of Endowment 62
Onward: The Next 25 Years 8 Finance and Investment Committee 63
Dorney Legacy Society 10 Condensed Financial Statements 64
2017 Donors 12
New Funds of the Foundation 16
The Family Center 24
Community Heart & Soul 26
Faces of the Foundation 28

Letter From Our President
In June 2016, we began planning our 25th anniversary year. We hoped that throughout
2017, we could celebrate with the community by reaching out and supporting community
projects. We worked with local government to renovate Dorney Plaza, gave grants to three
rural communities, hosted dozens of Community Conversations, and matched $25,000
raised by nonprofits on #GivingTuesday. All of this was made possible by you, our donors,
local people who gave of themselves to give us these opportunities.
We shared each step of the process with you. We were surprised to get the question
“What’s next?” With all of the excitement of the anniversary year, you wanted to know what
we had planned for the future. The end of 2017 was time for reflection. After a busy year
marking a milestone anniversary, what would be next?
In this report, you will get a glimpse into the future of The Community Foundation: our
people. Without you, the Foundation would not exist. Without your vision, the Foundation
would have no direction. In the following pages, you will see some of the faces of the
foundation and read not about what they give, but why they give. Alongside those stories
are featured grant projects. The faces in this report made those programs, and the impact
of each, possible.
Katherine Kreuchauf
So what’s next? That is still to be determined. We have ideas and we know you do, too. We
look forward to partnering with you to amplify your giving and make your hopes and dreams for the community a reality.
Onward to the next 25 years!
Katherine Kreuchauf, CFRE

President
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Foundation Staff Members
Katherine Kimberly Bash Deb Ebert Pat Eingle Genna Freed Sterling Helms Lisa Houck
Kreuchauf Program Director Administrative Office Assistant Communications The Family Center Accounting
President Collective Impact and Assistant Officer Assistant Building Assistant
Community Collaboration
Manager
Shelly Joseph Tracy McMath Andrea Reinhart Kevin Richardson Karen Smith Brian Treece
Scholarship Development & Donor Services The Family Center Chief Financial Program Director
Manager Planned Giving Officer Building Manager Officer Community and Organizational
Development and Evaluation
Officer
Foundation Staff Members | 5

Board of Trustees
Gwen Kuenzli Michael Wilder Gary Wilson Garry Peiffer Sherri Garner John Koehler
Chairperson Vice Chairperson Vice Chairperson Treasurer Brumbaugh Trustee
(Jan - Sept) (Sept - Dec) Secretary
Our Mission
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation will
improve the quality of life in Hancock County through
collaborative leadership, responsible grantmaking, and the
development of philanthropic giving.
With sincere thanks to our Trustees who retired in 2017

Patty Lucas Kim Stumpp Paul Wortsell J. Alec Reinhardt J. Michael Wilder
Trustee Trustee Trustee 15 years of service 3 years of service

Washington Pre-School Program
50 North Camp Fire
Washington Pre-School Program Rawson Proud
Reasons to Give Through The Community Foundation

For You For Your Family For Your Community
Amplify your impact. In combination with Engage your family. We can help you Your Vision. You can partner with us
the resources of like-minded neighbors work with your children and grandchildren to create and fulfill your vision for the
and our deep understanding of the to make a meaningful, strategic and community’s future that will last and
community, you can accomplish more positive difference in our community. remain relevant for generations.
with your giving.
Legacy. You can take care of your family Forever. When you choose The
A personalized approach to giving. and your community, while instilling in Community Foundation, you choose to
We can help you and your professional them the value you place in giving back. invest strategically in your community
advisors create a plan during your life or now and forever.
in your estate that communicates your
values and priorities to your family and
your community.
Responsive to you. Our staff is here

for you: to answer questions, share
information, and provide timely assistance
in a personal, professional and courteous
manner.
Reasons to Give Through The Community Foundation | 7
Onward: The Next 25 Years
Housing, mental health/substance use, safety, transportation, a gift to our Community’s Endowment in their estate plans.
workforce. These are the issues that matter to you. They were able to amplify their giving by combining with like-
minded donors to give a priceless gift to local children: high
In 2017, in partnership with United Way of Hancock County, quality education and an opportunity for a productive career.
we talked to more than 1,000 people of all ages and
backgrounds who call Hancock County home about their Hancock County’s workforce coalition called Raise the Bar
wants, needs and hopes for our community. The issues has identified that the road to preparing skilled workers
that came forward will not be begins with early education.
resolved in a few months, or Ensuring that all students are
a few years. They exceed the Early childhood education is an kindergarten ready will result
capacity of any one segment efficient and effective investment in a more prepared workforce.
of the society to address. However, pre-school is not
They will require sustained for economic and workforce free and some families in
efforts and strong partnerships Development. The earlier the Hancock County cannot afford
between engaged and the opportunity due to the
caring donors, strong service
investment, the greater the return cost.
organizations, and outstanding on investment.
leaders. We look forward to National Institute for Kindergarten Readiness
working together with you Early Childhood Education Research Assessment data shows that
to make Hancock County a only 65% of local students
brighter, stronger and safer community, where we can face who do not attend pre-school demonstrate readiness or
the future with confidence. are approaching readiness for kindergarten. Because of the
Wilsons’ dedication to our community, that number has
See Into the Future increased to 89% for students in the expanded pre-school
Barton and Josephine Wilson cared deeply about Hancock program. The participating schools are seeing dramatic
County. They wanted to be sure that future needs and increases in math and language arts scores, as well as social
concerns would be addressed with careful oversight and skills. In addition, both the city and the county programs
evaluation. That was why they chose to give through The received the Ohio Department of Education’s 5-Star Quality
Community Foundation while they were living, and included Rating.
Findlay City and Hancock County schools have standardized treatment policies and strategies to address the local gaps
their student evaluations to ensure better communication in care for women who are pregnant and battling addiction.
and continuity in the systems. Through the pre-school This resulted in the creation of the Maternal Opioid Medical
committee of Raise the Bar, conversations are taking place Support program (MOMS) in Hancock County. The goal of
with multiple pre-school and early learning providers on the program is to deliver healthy babies and help mothers
how to ensure our community raises both the quality and start their paths to recovery. The Community Foundation
accessibility of pre-school. then granted $50,000 in
2018 to Blanchard Valley
Because of Barton and Health System to hire a care
Josephine’s thoughtful giving, Studies show that if we can intervene navigator to provide care and
more children in Hancock at any stage in the pregnancy, even if support to women in the
County have the opportunity MOMS program.
to attend pre-school. Through
it’s the eighth month, we can realize
the pre-school expansion a better outcome for mom and baby. Because of the $100,000
grant, more than 110 additional Our ultimate goal is the birth of in resources provided by
children are enrolled in pre- Margaret, George, Richard,
school each year.
healthy babies. Lynn and Madeleine, dozens
Precia Stuby, Executive Director of
of newborns and mothers
Amplify Your Giving Hancock County ADAMHS Board will receive life-changing
Margaret Foster, George support and medical care
Countryman, Richard and Lynn each year.
McCord, and Madeleine Schneider all cared about maternal
and infant health. That is why they created field of interest Moving Forward
funds to support health care for women and children. These stories and many others are examples of donors
But, who could have predicted the nightmare that opioid just like you who care deeply about our community. By
addiction has caused, resulting in a health care crisis for giving through The Community Foundation, they have
newborns? accomplished immeasurable good in Hancock County. It is
our hope to continue those good works for the next 25 years
In 2014, only 20 babies born in Hancock County were and beyond.
prenatally exposed to substances like opiates, cocaine
and others. In 2019, that number is expected to soar to The staff at the Foundation is here to help you make your
more than 100. There is no easy way to solve a problem impact and establish your legacy. Contact us at
so pervasive. But these forward-thinking individuals created (419) 425-1100 or info@community-foundation.com.
funds the Foundation could use to provide support.
In 2017, The Community Foundation utilized these funds to

grant over $48,000 to create a specialty team to develop
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Dorney Legacy Society
When L. Dale Dorney first visited the offices of the Cleveland Foundation in the early 1970’s,
he arrived unannounced in his usual business attire. During his conversation with foundation
staff, Mr. Dorney made quite an impression with his sophisticated knowledge of the worlds of
finance and law, as well as his creative vision of public giving.
They had no way of knowing that day whether he had five hundred or five thousand dollars to
give. But his keen understanding and passion for the enduring spirit of philanthropy were easily
recognized.
In 1976, Mr. Dorney left the Cleveland Foundation a $2.2 million dollar bequest dedicated to
improving the quality of life in Findlay and Hancock County. He hoped that this gift might
one day form the nucleus of a community foundation. His dream came to fruition in 1992
when The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation was established as a supporting
organization of the Cleveland Foundation.
What started as one man’s generous gift to his community, has been expanded upon by local
residents. Today, The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is one of more than 67
community foundations in Ohio and 789 community foundations nationwide.
Since 1976, the Dorney Fund has provided more than $11.3 million dollars to support the work
of The Community Foundation and other local nonprofit agencies. And through the power
L. Dale Dorney
of endowment, where gifts are invested and earnings are used to make grants that address
community needs, Mr. Dorney’s gift will keep giving and growing forever.
Becoming a Legacy Member

Members of the Dorney Legacy Society have notified us of their intent to leave a planned gift or bequest to The Community Foundation,
demonstrating their commitment to the future of Findlay and Hancock County. Individuals who have already shown their commitment
by endowing permanent funds during their lifetimes are also members of the Dorney Legacy Society.
By following in L. Dale Dorney’s footsteps, you will help to ensure that our community continues to thrive far into the future. The
Community Foundation provides confidential philanthropic services to prospective donors, without pressure or obligation.

Dorney Legacy Society Members
Prakash and Shubha Acharya Thomas B. and Kathleen Donnell Gertrude A. Lee* Garry and Kathleen Peiffer Robert L.* and Dortha W.* Stober
Fredrick C.* and Ruth* G. Aldrich L. Dale Dorney* Christopher Leuthold Andy and Mary Ellen Peters Roberta Stober
Herb S.* and Cindy* Aldrich Family Allen* and Ruth* Dudley Dave* and Marjorie* Lodge Sterling* and Meredith* Pfeiffer Glen* and Mary* Stover
W.S. (Sherman)* and Wanda* Alge Mary Ann Emerine* Ed* and Donna Lodico Family Family John* and Nancy* Stozich
Family Mary E. Fell* John* and Tamara Luchini G. (Bud)* and Valerie* Poole John and Vicky Stozich
Paulette L. Allshouse G. Richard* and Beverly Fisher Philip and Deb Luginbuhl Isabelle Pratt* The Family of Olga* L. Swanson
Craig and Mary Lou Anderson M. Margaret Foster* Larry and Sondra Lunn Family Darrell* and Alberta Prichard Jack and Midge Thomas
Gertrude O. Anderson* Michael and Midge Foster John M.* and Patricia M. Luther Family Tell* and Opal* Thompson
Dr. Marion V. Arbogast* William D. Frack* Gordon* and Marilyn* Macklin Larry* and Cara* Ray Raymond J.* and Jane J.* Tille
Roy and Marcia Armes Philip D. Gardner* Dr. Herbert* and Mrs. Clara* Ed and Judy Reading Golden M. Tong*
Randy Baker James and Marsha Geers Mahler Family William and Nancy Recker Mary Jo Urshalitz*
Albert J.* and Ruth Ball Austin and Rachel Gerber L.H. “Punk”* and Martha* Mains J. Alec and Sandra M. Reinhardt Anna Van Gorder*
John C.* and Jane C.* Barbieri Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Michael and Anne Mallett E.D. (Bud)* and Jean* Retter Karen B. Wachs
Shirley and Richard P. Barchent Jr. Susan and Alan Graf, Jr. Howard* and Carolyn M.* Marvin John and Margaret* Rieker Patrick* and Barbara Wagner
Warren* and Peg Kirk* Bell Jean C. Graham Mark May Jim* and Mary Jane* Roberts Family
Daniel R. Bennett* Karen Grieser Richard J.* and Betty McCall Jim and Julie Robertson Wilhelmina Maxine Wagner*
W. Ray Bennett Evelyn J. Burkey Hamilton Family Kyle* and Laura Rogers James and Patricia* Wall
Robert and Daphnae Bishop David S. and Suzi Healy Robert L.* and Helen* McClelland Kevin B. and Karen A. Rohrs Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Irene* Ware
Richard N.* and Mildred B.* Jane Heck Family Marv and Judy Rower C.P.* and Evelyn J. Weaver
Bishop Family Jim Heck Richard K. and Lynn J. McCord Ralph Russo* and Nancy Moody- William R. Webb*
Pat and Jack* Brown W. Kenneth* and R. Ruth* Helvie Jeffery and Tracy McMath Russo Walter L.* and Norma L.* Weber
Joseph R.* and Westelle* Browne Larry and Leslie Hoadley Fritz* and Else Meyer Ralph E. Sackett Jr. Gene and Margie White
James F.* and Mary Alys* John D. Holladay Bryan and Karen Miller John H. Schaefer* George and Shirley Whitson
Brucklacher J. William and Susan Hollington Greg* and Lauree Miller Jon A. Schlueter* Family
Leah H. and Thomas C.* John* and Mary* Masters Dr. James Miller Madeleine T. Schneider* Barton* and Josephine* Wilson
Buchanan Hollington Michael and Debra Momany Elaine H. Schoonmaker Family Elizabeth Wood
Cheryl Buckland and Larry Manley Earl* and Laverne* Irons Family Patricia (Conway) Moore David and Lisabeth Seman Grant* and Emily* Young
Bobby C.* and Joyce Burrell Duane and Kathy Jebbett Thomas E. Moore* Duane and Sherry Shock Charles J. Younger
Family Michael and Ann Johnson Dana and Kathy Morgan Thomas Richard* and Wendene Christopher Jon Younger
Wayne and Dawna Casper Keith L. and Sheila K. Jolliff James A. Moul Wilson* Shoupe Family Mariann Dana Younger*
Gregg and Karen Cline Vickie Kobeszka Barbara and Richard* Muzy Jeff and Elsa Shrader Paul Randolph Younger
Florence G. Collins* George* and Helen* Koepke Rhoda A. Myers Robert* and Clara Shroy Scott Charles Younger
Dr. Frank and Mary Jane Cosiano Brad and Linda Koller Richard C.* and Mary Ellen* Myers Michael and Jody Simon Stephen Dana Younger
George E. Countryman* Anni N. Kramer Michael Needler Family Donald V. and Mary (Pat)* Sink Dr. Emil and Joyce Ziegler
Floyd J.* and Alice K.* Curran Paul and Pam Kramer G. Norman and Jane* Nicholson Tami Sink
James* and Marie* Dally Richard P. Kramer John Noble Bill* and Sandy Slack Anonymous - 22
Richard (Dick) E. Daugherty* Vance Kramer II* William D.* and Marilyn J. R. Eugene* and Margaret Slough * = deceased
Hon. Allan H. Davis Gary and Katherine Kreuchauf Nonnamaker Mark Smith and Phyllis Stover-
Joseph W.* and Claire Davis David and Gwen Kuenzli Tom* and Esther* Orndorff Smith
David Adam and Angela Marjorie Kuhlman* Nathalie Osmun Michael and Mabel Yung-I Wu Solt
DeBoskey David and Amy Lai Hon. Michael G.* and Pat Oxley Jan* and Vicky Sorgenfrei
Sue Jones Decker Raymond* and Linda Landes Jim and Mahrokh (Esfandiary) Mary Lou Steinman Family
Barbara Deerhake Family Palte Gene and Elaine Stevens
Dr. Richard Deerhake William H.* and Martha E.* Lape Thomas Parke and Cindy* Shirley Stirling
William P.* and Pauline* Deisel Midge Lause Shoupe-Parke William* and Eveline* Stitt
To learn more about the Dorney Legacy Society, please visit our website www.community-foundation.com/give.
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2017 Donors
Prakash and Shubha Acharya Gary and Rita Bernhardt Lynn Child Michael Edie
Aetna Foundation, Inc. Todd A. and Dena Best Susan Christiansen Myra Egbert
Jessica Akers Brenda Beutler Mary T. Clairmont Sally B. Elsea
Alcott Family Gift Fund, donor advised fund Thomas H. and Carol J. Bilang Brian and Joan Clark John D. and Kelly L. Erdeljac
William Alge, Jr. and Karen Alge Paul Billoni Elizabeth Colatruglio Edward and Virginia Erner
Sharon Aller James and Cecelia Bishop K.C. and Anni Collette Jana L. Erner and Martin E. Hanawalt
Paulette L. Allshouse Sarah Boisture Lucille V. Collins Brian and Stacy Essinger
American Association University Women Richard and Stephanie Bollam Jill Combs David and Karen Eubanks
American Legion Auxiliary Ralph D. Cole Post #3 Doug and Beth Bonnoront Richard and Mary Kay Combs William G. and Teresa J. Faeth
A. Kasra and Judith Amirjahed J. Brooks and Ann Bosse Karen Comfort Cynthia A. Feaver
Anderson Family Irrevocable Charitable Lead Trust Thomas and Sara Bova Cooper Tire & Rubber Foundation Roger D. Felgar
Eric and Julie Anderson Michael and Carolyn Braddock Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Thomas Norman Felgner
Jennifer Anderson Bridge Alternative High School John R and Constance L. Copeland Roger and Katherine Fell
Lee and Deborah Anderson Sharon Brock Larry and Shirley Copeland Jon and Eleanor Fellers
Nathan and Joy Anderson Jason and Andrea Broerman Frank and Mary Jane Cosiano Max and Pat Fetterman
Robert and Karen Anderson Steven C. Brokamp and Erika A. Dietsch-Brokamp Ron and Debra Dawn Craig Findlay Area Golf Association
Arlington Athletic Boosters Ann H. Brooks David A. and Lois Crane Findlay City Schools
Arlington School Foundation Kenneth and Susan Brooks Larry and Rindy Crates Findlay Country Club
Marc P. and Theresa E. Armand Byron and Julie Brown James E. and Carol Crist Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc.
Roy and Marcia Armes Cliff Browne II Jolynda Croy The Findlay Publishing Company
Jonathan M. and Dorene S. Ash Kathleen Brubaker Crushproof Tubing Co. Findlay Rotary Club
Paul and Mary Ash James Brucklacher Frank Daley Findlay Rotary Foundation, Inc.
William and Joyce Avery Wayne and Mitzi Buck Douglas A. and Marilyn J. Dantuono The Findlay-Hancock County Community
Timothy and Paula Aydt Larry Manley and Cheryl Buckland David Wilkins Fund of Greater Houston Foundation
Timothy A. and Sonja Babcock Buckman Limited Community Foundation Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce
Allison L. Baer Sally Buis Allan H. Davis Beverly Fisher
Stephen J. Bailey Thomas and Ann Buis Dean and Paulette Davis Charles and Helen Fisher
Albert Ball Jr. and Laura Ball Adeline Burbach Paul T. and Jane M. Davis Fitzgerald Law Firm, LLC
Lawrence and Lisa Ball Rebecca K. Burgard Laura M. Davis-McMaster Flag City Morning Rotary Foundation
Ruth Ball David G. and Mary Burget Carol M. De Simone and Margaret M. Murphy John and Connie Fleming
Jon and Amy Ballinger Rolen I. and Joan H. Burnette David Adam and Angela DeBoskey Richard and Beth Flowers
Ken Bame Kristen Busching Barbara Deerhake Donald Follas
Kimberly Bash Larry and Janelle Busdeker Barbara Del Rio Donavon and Jane Follas
Thomas and Pamela Basinger BVRHC Medical Staff Bruce L. Depuy Fortunaires Club Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Sarah Basore Muriel Byers Christopher R. and Amy Depuy Robert A. Frederick III and Marla D. Frederick
Sally A. Bateson Ronald Cable Rheta A. Depuy Cameron L. and Genna Freed
Robert and Paula Beach calderon textiles Randall L. and Anne E. Diehl James L. and Susan J. Freel
Brian and Natalie Beall Jeffrey R. and Nichole G. Callicutt Tasha Dimling G. Daniel and Lisa B. Martich Family Charitable
John and Pamela Beall Doug and Kim Cameron Jack and Nadine Dobson Fund
Mary K. Belk Krueger Sara Campbell Andrea Domachowski Ginny Geaman
Bell Family Charitable Fund Mandie Carey Donnell Middle School Parents Advisory Council Richard and Barbara Gebhardt
Frank and Susan Bell Samuel R. Carolus Thomas and Kathleen Donnell Robert and Barbara George
Thomas and Vikki Bell Clair Carty and Sheryl Pethers David G. and Jan M. Draher John D. and Carolyn A. Gerlach
Joe and Martha Bellman James Cashman Thomas and Ann Drake Suzanne M. German
Scott and Linda Beltz Druie E. Cavender and Elaine A. Cavender, III Jerry W. and Cynthia K. Duke Roger J. and Germaine T. Geyman
Deborah Benson Center for Safe and Healthy Children Landon and Holly Dunn Peter and Susan Gilgen
Molly R. Benson Mary P. Champion Rebecca Earlie Royer Gilker Shoupe Family Charitable Foundation
Roger and Amelia Berger Susan Chesebro Gary G. and Sharon S. Eckenrode David and Carrie Glass

Garry Peiffer
Alex Wagner Dick and Karen Zunkiewicz Ruth Ball
Sheree Wagner Sue Freel Tom Joseph
Susan Jost, Barbara Deerhake, Sabrina Kirk
Alec Reinhardt 2017 Donors | 13

Gregory and Amy Glick Bonnie S. Hugus and James A. Slettebak William and Margaret Lobb Rebecca J. Noack
Jack Glick Merle Hummell Barbara Lockard Carol Oken
Joseph and Sue Gomez, Jr. Marybeth Hutcheson Clinton R. and Deborah C. Lowery Mary Lou Oliver
Fred Gohlke and Donna Gohlke, Jr. Nancy Hutchinson James G. and Kathleen L. Loy Mark and Terry Olthouse
Grace Speaks Gerald and Eilene Inbody Donald B. Loyd Jane O’Neil
Alan and Susan Graf, Jr. Steve and Karen Inbody Elizabeth Loyd Stephen and Ami Orr
Jean C. Graham Edward and JoAnne Ingold Tamara Luchini Nathalie Osmun
Nancy L. Gray David and Elaine Ingram Larry and Sondra Lunn Carey and Dawn Palmer
Scott and Jackie Gray J. C. Funk Rev. Trust Patricia Luther Paul and Sarah Palmer
Greater Houston Community Foundation James and Ann Jaffe Charles H. and Melissa C. Mahler Deborah S. Parish
Karen Grieser Megan A. James John and Denese Malacos Neal and Jill Parsons
Charles and Rosemary Griffee Lola Jimison Marathon Petroleum Matching Gift and Volunteer David and Mary Alice Patrickson
Timothy and Tracy Grilliot Brad and Constance Johnson Incentive Program Garry and Kathleen Peiffer
Janice K. Grubb Tim and Karen Johnson Barbara E. Bruggeman Robert L. and Doris J. Penrod
Donald and Linda Gruenemeyer Philip and Kristen Johnson George Martich Timothy J. and Katherine E. Peterkoski
Beth Gugino Kurt and Michele Joseph Mary Ellen Myers Milton and Carol Peters
David and Marilyn Hackenberg Thomas Joseph and Carol Dale-Joseph Max I. Walker 21st Century Cleaners & Launderers Richard J. and Kathryn A. Pfeifer
Hadco Products, Inc. Susan Jost Elizabeth McBride Patrick and Susan Pierret
Carol A. Haley Gary and Nancy Junker Brandon and Tracie McCall Virginia L. Pilstl
Mark and Judy Hall Nicholas and Marie Jurosic Richard and Jane McCleary Jerrie Plesec
Marvin L. and Linda S. Hall Warren and Judy Kahn Richard and Lynn McCord C. Brad Pohl and Keturah Harding Pohl
Fred and Mary Halvorsen Bryan and Ann Karhoff William and Kimberly McLeod Jonathan P. and Lauralyn K. Poland
David J. and Martha J.Hamlin Mary Kasiborski Jeffery and Tracy McMath Summer Poland
Chris and Mary Beth Hammond Gregory and Kelly Kepner Gary L. and Debra L. McMillen Nicholas P. and Tiffiany R. Pottkotter
Hancock County Agricultural Society Daniel and Rosalie King Ronald and Marsha McMillen Robert W. and Catherine C. Pratt
Hancock County Performing Arts Center Jill Kinnison Sarah Emily Mertz Alberta Prichard
Bruce and Pam Hardy Joseph and Diana Kirk Carol Metzger Proceeds of Braden Kramer Black Swamp Golf
Daniel R. and Kerri L. Harmon Kerry Kirk and Christian Pedersen Larry and Tricia Miles Outing
Michael G. and Patricia M. Harris Kolleen Kirk Brian and Julia Miller Proceeds of Bradley Joseph Golf Outing
Abigail Hartman Mark J. and Suzanne M. Kirk Bryan and Karen Miller Proceeds of Cooper Tire Centennial Fundraisers
Drew and Amy Hartman Richard C. and Sabrina K. Kirk Cheryl Miller Proceeds of Gregory James Shrader Swim
Paul and Sharon Hartman Nan T. Knee James A. Miller Fundraiser
Alan and Sally Hartzell Steve E. and Doreen M. Knepper Leslie and Mary Miller Proceeds of John Noble Hockey Scholarship
Mr. T. Stephen Hauser TTEE James Koehler Mark and Linda Miller Fundraiser
Robert and Carol Hauzie John and Robin Koehler Dr. Kevin A. Miltko, D.D.S. Proceeds of Matt Copus Memorial Golf Outing
Philip and Peggy Havens Kami Kosch Jerry and Mrs. Minch Proceeds of Zach Morgan Memorial 3v3 Soccer
HCF Management, Inc. William and Kay Kose Kevin and Joanne Minnaert Tournament
Alexis Healy Thomas and Mary Kostyo John and Elicia Mitchell Gerald and Nancy Rader
David and Suzi Healy Andrea N. Kramer Ryan Mitchell Wayne R. and Kimberly A. Rahe
Karl K. and Jan L. Heaver Paul and Pam Kramer MMR International Bert and Marlene Rayl
Heck Rentals Charles and Rita Kreinbihl Robert and Sharon Montgomery RCM Architects
Laura Hellmuth Gary and Katherine Kreuchauf William J. and Sue E. Montgomery RE:Align, Inc.
Gary and Jane Heminger Tom and Linda Kroske Nancy Moody-Russo Ted and Carol Reams
John Henning Kenneth Kuehne Dennis and Ann Moore William and Nancy Recker
Gregg A. and Rita Henschen David and Gwen Kuenzli Jeffrey and Yolanda Moore John and Kathleen Redman
Gregory and Karen Herold Pamela K. Kuenzli Dana and Kathryn Morgan Carol Reed Tarney
John R. and Janice A. Hersh Richard and Lynn Kuznicki, Jr. Jane Morrin Emilee Reed
Larry and Ann Hershey David and Amy Lai Matt and Amber Moser Ralph Reeds
Dale and Kay Hill Linda S. Landes Walter W. and Susan K. Moses J. Alec and Sandra Reinhardt
Marianne Hill Gerald E. and Alanna Langlois III Thomas E. and Irene Mosholder Jeffrey and Kara Reinhardt
Patricia Hill Douglas and Laura LaPlant Gina S. Murray Rettig Family Charitable Fund of InFaith
Robert Hill Kenneth and Pamela Lather Kathy C. Murray Community Foundation
James and Cynthia Hindall Midge Lause Christopher Myers Christopher and Robin Ridge
Harold and Judy Hinkle Timothy and Karmen Lauth Ken and Kristan Napier Rieck Center For Habitat Studies
Betty Hipp Thomas R. and Debra A. Lee National Christian Foundation John Rieker
Jeffrey and Sandra Hissong Richard and April Lehman Michael and Bethany Needler, Jr. A. Jerry and Joanne Riter
Robert and Patty Hollister Scott and Sue Lehman Network For Good Todd W. and Heather L. Roberts
Diane K. Holmes Toni L. Leonard Dionne K. Neubauer Michael D. and Cheryl A. Robinson
Hillary A. Holmes John and Elizabeth Lindenschmidt Daniel and Julie Newman Laura Rogers
Dennis and Theresa Hooper Linda Lintner Helen Faye Newman Morgan Rogers
Judith Houdeshell Thomas W. and Petra I. Lipski Robert J. and Susan L. Nichols Kevin B. and Karen A. Rohrs
House of Awards and Shoes Phyllis M. Livingston G. Norman and Patricia Nicholson Edward and Diane Romatowski

David and Jessica Rossman Sarah Sisser J. Richard and Brnda K. Taylor John M. Whitson
Ainsley Roth Sandy Slack Donald and Carrie Templin Elmer and Joan Wilch
Scott and Martha Rothey Barbara A. Slough Richard and Betty Tevis Michael and Nancy Wilder
H. Richard and Carol Rowe, Jr. Carl F. Smith Jack and Midge Thomas Merrie C. Williams
Marv and Judy Rower Karen Smith Jesse and Debra Thomas Susan Williams
Valerie Roynon Mark Smith and Phyllis Stover-Smith Joyce Thomas Thomas and Anita Willow
William and Donna Ruse Nancy K. Smith Michael and Barbara Thomas Marilyn J. Wilson
Greg Rush Robert A. Smith W. Scott and Michelle A. Thomas Stanley W. and Concetta L. Wilson
Grant C. and Susan D. Russel Rick and Kim Snow Jack and Margaret Tidd Shirley A. Winch
Jon and Kris Russell Daniel M. and Barbara J. Snyder Steven J. and Renee J. Tiell John and Amy Winger
Lucy Russell Gregory and Vickie Snyder Layne Toops Ivan and Judy Withrow
Rodney Russell John J. and Phylis R. Solt, Jr. Christian R. and Rachel Topel William E. and Christine H. Wittenmyer
Roger and Kathy Russell Christopher and Anne Spahr Elizabeth A. Trame Barbara Wobser
Rustic Razor Barber Shop David and Linda Spahr Todd R. and Kerry Trautman David and Janet Wobser
Anne Sabroske Parker John and Margrethe Sparks Brian Treece and Rick Lofgren Eric V. and Amber G. Wolfrom
Larry and Charlotte Schaller Robert and Connie Sprague Jeanne M. Tucker Peggy Wood
William J. and Deborah L. Schedel, Jr. Larry R. and Christine L. Sprout United Way of Hancock County Ann Woolum-Hess
Paul and Mary Schlatter Pamela Stacy University of Findlay Steve S. and Sheri B. Wray
Robert and Arlene Schriner Jeffrey and Tammy Stahl Ann Urbanski Stephanie M. Wykes
Joseph and Kathleen Schulte William D. and Jennifer L. Stamper Kenneth and Laurie Vaupel Wyrock Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
Mary K. Schulte Russell and Deborah Stauffer Paige Vaupel Dan and Aleta Yates
Dan and Janet Schwartz Stearns Companies LLC Daniel Vielhaber Charles and Mamie Yeagle
Mark P. and Judy E. Scrimshaw Jeannette M. Stechschulte Lawrence and Martha Vielhaber Christopher and Kathleen Young
Kenneth R. and Nancy L. Searles Matt and Jeannine Stegmeier Sally A. Vincent Charles J. Younger
Lawrence and Deborah Seawell Mary Lou Steinman Merritt and Dorine Vonstein YourCause Corporate Giving Program
Ralph and Margie Sebrell Maynard Steinman Deanna Waaland Zach Morgan Memorial Scoccer Tournament
David and Lisabeth Seman Robert and Rebecca Steinman Beth Waddell Thomas G. and Samantha R.K. Zaciewski
Sonia M. Seman James T. and Desiree Stephens Barbara Wagner John and Pamela Zelinsky
William and Laura Shaffer Gene and Elaine Stevens Ann Wallace Steven and Mary Beth Zerby
David S. Shaheen Scott and Julie Stevens Nancy A. Wallace Adam and Patricia Zickert
Wayne Sheets Jr. and Vera Sheets Shirley B. Stirling David and Juleen Walters Andrew P. and Melanie M. Ziemniak
Williams H. and Patricia L. Shields Jane Stout Jack and G. Jeanne Wasbro Virginia Ziemniak
Donna Shoupe and Lee Hellmuth Orma J. Strait Craig and Crystal Weitz Bruce Zitkovic and Julia Walsh
Shrader Family Foundation Fund of the National Ed and Precia Stuby Sherman D. and Leslie A. Weld Zonta Club of Findlay
Christian Foundation Connie Stuckey Carol J. Wells Richard and Karen Zunkiewicz
James and Sue Shrader Charles and Kim Stumpp, Jr. Bernice Welly
Jeff and Elsa Shrader Teresa Ann Surgeon West End Tavern Inc.
Daniel J. and Sharon Siampaus Jeffrey and Marie Swaisgood David W. and Karla K. Westall Anonymous - 3
Aaron and Hillary Siebeneck Delmar A. and Sandra M. Swander Lee and Catherine Weygandt
Frank Siebeneck The Symposium of Findlay Amy N. White
W. E. and M. D. Siferd Megan Talbert Eugene and Marjorie White
Tami Sink Hugh and Sondra Tavernier Larry W. and Denise M. Whiteleather
Thank you!
Nearly 600 people gave through The Community Foundation in 2017. Together, we have helped
pregnant women get treatment for substance use, provided financial classes to underserved
populations, given hundreds of students the opportunity to go to college and so much more.
Where we go from here is up to you.

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Evelyn and Carl Graham, daughter Linda James, grandaughter Beth James,
and daughter Karen Johnson
Dr. A. Kasra and Mrs. Judith Ann

Paul and Ethel Allshouse Amirjahed Marianna Hofer Ann Kleinfelter and David Shaheen
New Funds of the Foundation

Paul E. and Ethel H. Allshouse Family Fund
This fund was established by Paul and Ethel’s daughter American Legion and a member of St. John’s Church. Paul
Paulette in memory of her parents. was passionate about education and literacy.
Paul was raised in Akron and was a World War II veteran. Ethel was employed at Firestone in Akron in the 1930s and
While in Akron, Paul was the head of the Civil Justice 40s. She was a talented eggeury artist who attended shows
Association and led the “Jail the Gamblers” crusade in the in Texas, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
1940s to mitigate gang activity. After obtaining his law She won first prize at a competition in Indianapolis in 1973.
degree in 1964, Paul and Ethel moved their family to Findlay After moving to Findlay, she became a regular volunteer at
where Paul took a job with Marathon Oil Company. He Blanchard Valley Hospital and the Humane Society.
was involved in the Chamber of Commerce, the Hancock
County Comprehensive Health Planning Committee and To honor each of her parents’ passions, Paulette established
the Hancock County Mental Health Clinic. He was also a this family fund which will support both the Findlay-Hancock
member of the Findlay and Ohio Bar Associations, the County Public Library and the Humane Society & SPCA of
Hancock County.
Adam and Angela DeBoskey Family Fund as an advisor. Her husband Carl has been her right-hand
This donor advised fund was established by the DeBoskey man for the entire 50 years as a loyal supporter. Evelyn and
Family to benefit the community and facilitate their regular Carl have set an amazing example by modeling the 4-H
charitable giving. Adam, Angela, and their two children pledge for hundreds of young women and men. This fund,
recently moved to Findlay. Adam is a Vice President at established in Evelyn and Carl’s honor, is a designated fund
Superior Trim and Angela is the Marketing Director for One that will provide permanent support for future generations of
Energy. The DeBoskeys are City Mission volunteers and 4-H.
attend Cedar Creek Church. We are fortunate to have them
make Findlay their home. Marianna Hofer Arts Endowment
This fund was established by a bequest from Marianna Hofer.
Grace Education Fund Marianna was a celebrated writing teacher at the University
This fund, established by Dr. Kasra and Mrs. Judith Amirjahed, of Findlay who, according to a colleague, “Worked diligently,
will provide scholarships to graduating seniors who passionately, ferociously to teach.”
demonstrate significant Christian faith-based values, behavior
and activities and possess a basic knowledge of and respect Outside of the classroom, Marianna’s life was lived for art.
for the U.S. Constitution. She had a studio in the Jones Building and was a talented
photographer who preferred old cameras and black and
“Through it all, the Grace of our God Has Been Supreme.” white film. Her true passion was poetry and she journaled
The Grace Education Fund Scholarships are a humble every day. Her work has been published in literary magazines
expression of the Amirjahed’s gratitude for our Creator’s across the country and she has published two books.
Grace. Dr. and Mrs. Amirjahed received their educations with
help from scholarships, family support and diligent study. Marianna hoped this fund would support and encourage
According to the Grace Education Fund Mission Statement, starving artists in Hancock County. Scholarships and grants
our forefathers established our constitutional republic, will be awarded to individuals or organizations involved in the
distinct from a simple majority democracy, and handed the arts, both visual and performing.
Constitution of the United States under God with liberty and
justice for all to their heirs. Recipients of these scholarships Ann Kleinfelter Wyandot County Humane Society Fund
should value this inheritance and be willing to dedicate This fund was established by Ann’s husband David Shaheen
themselves to learning these principles from their founding in her memory. Ann and David met while employed at
fathers and sharing them with others. Owens Community College, where David teaches electrical
engineering. Although married for just five years, they spent
Helping Hancock County 4-H Forever Fund many happy years together before marriage. Ann was
In honor of Evelyn and Carl Graham passionate about the Humane Society and with this fund
This fund was established to celebrate Evelyn Graham’s David will continue to support one of her favorite charities
dedication to 4-H as an advisor to the Lakeland Leaders 4-H forever.
Club. The 2017 4-H year was Evelyn’s 50th consecutive year
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Kuenzli Funds I quickly became aware of the unique environment that
David and Gwen Kuenzli established two funds at The was our new home,” said Tamara. “We recognized the
Community Foundation in 2017. Gwen is a retired University contributions and sacrifices of those who came before us
of Findlay professor and Dave is a partner at a local law firm. helped build the solid foundation of city and county, creating
Though not originally from Findlay, Dave and Gwen called a good place for us to live, work and raise our family. In
this community home for more than 50 years. gratitude for the blessings from the past that benefitted us,
we hoped, in our turn, to bless future residents of Findlay and
The Kuenzli Fund for Hancock County as community
the Common Good is needs evolve.”
dedicated to building our We recognized the contributions Tamara worked as the
Community’s Endowment.
As an unrestricted fund, it will
and sacrifices of those who came Development Director for
be used by the Foundation before us helped build the solid St. Michael’s Parish and also
provided in-home childcare.
board to address emerging foundation of city and county, She is a classical pianist who
needs in our community.
creating a good place for us to enjoys literature, gardening and
The Kuenzli Family Fund is a live, work and raise our family. In needlework. John was active in
the performing arts community,
donor advised fund, which gratitude for the blessings from the the library and the Red Cross.
will allow Gwen and David
to recommend grants from past that benefitted us, we hoped, in He also was involved in several
professional engineering
their fund to the causes they our turn, to bless future residents organizations and committees.
care about most.
of Findlay and Hancock County as The couple has five children.
Luchini Funds community needs evolve.
In honor of John’s passion for
Tamara Luchini established the arts, Tamara also created
two funds for the benefit of the John and Tamara Luchini
Hancock County. Tamara, originally from Ashland, met her Fund for the Performing Arts. This fund will support the Fort
late husband John at the University of Michigan. They moved Findlay Playhouse.
to Findlay when John took a job at Cooper Tire & Rubber,
where he was employed as an engineer for 34 years. Myers Funds
The John and Tamara Luchini Fund for the Common Good Richard and Mary Ellen Myers were long-time Findlay
will support Hancock County by adding to our Community’s residents who were deeply involved in the community.
Endowment. Before they passed away, Dick and Mary Ellen created an
estate plan to support organizations doing critical work in our
“Moving to town in 1977 after our college years, ready to community. The Myers’ estate created seven endowment
settle down and begin our ‘adult’ lives, my husband and funds. Five funds are designated funds for various nonprofits:
• Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Fund for City Mission of habitat near Arlington to the Hancock County Humane
Findlay Society. For 20 years, the facility served as a shelter to
• Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Fund for Father Flanagan’s homeless animals before becoming a habitat study center in
Boy’s Home 1992. In June 2007, it was sold to the University of Findlay,
• Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Fund for Hope House which continues to manage the property for education and
• Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Fund for St. Andrews Music research.
Ministry
• Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Fund for Teddy’s Rescue The Rieck Center offers a unique experience for local
students studying environmental education as well as space
Additionally, they created the Richard and Mary Ellen Myers for leisure activities like hiking, bird watching and fishing.
Donor Advised Fund, appointing their daughter as advisor. In the future, the Center hopes to expand its community
The final fund is the Richard and Mary Ellen Myers Healthcare program offerings.
Fund, which will support heart, cancer, and diabetic related
causes. This fund will help sustain, maintain and manage the habitat
at the Rieck Center as well as support educational programs
Richard worked at Job & Family Services for more than 30 for students and the public.
years. He loved photography and travel, visiting 26 countries
in his lifetime. Mary Ellen spent her early career as an electric Kevin and Karen Rohrs Family Fund
solderer for the Air Force during World War II, then was the Kevin and Karen Rohrs established this donor advised fund to
first female hired by Whirlpool of Findlay. She was involved in support their family’s annual charitable giving.
St. Andrew’s music ministry.
Rod and Pam Russell Family Scholarship
Larry and Cara Ray Fund for St. John’s Evangelical
The Rod and Pam Russell Family Scholarship was established
Lutheran Church
by the Russell family in memory of Pam Russell. Rod and
Cara Ray was an employee of The Community Foundation Pam were married for 46 years before she passed away in
who believed in its work and mission. Before she passed 2016. The Russells have 3 grown children: Mark, Jon and
away, she and her husband Larry, who owned Ray Insurance, Amy.
created an estate plan that established this fund and made
a significant gift to Cancer Patient Services. They were long- Pam’s passion in life was her family. She was a loving, caring,
time members of St. John’s and were passionate about and supportive wife, mother, and grandmother. She rarely
strengthening the faith community. This fund will support missed a sporting event or program for her kids and grand
operations at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and its kids. She supported Rod’s career and spent countless hours
mission of serving, sharing and witnessing. attending events at the schools where he worked.
As lifetime Arlington residents, Rod and Pam dedicated
Rieck Center for Habitat Studies Fund this scholarship to Arlington students. This scholarship will
The Rieck Center for Habitat Studies started with a gift. In support an Arlington Local School senior who would not
1972, Anne Rieck graciously donated 54 acres of diverse otherwise qualify for most academic or athletic awards, but
who has demonstrated hard work and community/volunteer Outside of work, he was a member of the Lion’s Club and
service. the Marathon golf league. He spent many hours working in
his father’s orchard. He enjoyed gardening, riding his bicycle
This fund is a part of the Arlington School Foundation. and taking drives in his cars.
Kay Siebeneck Memorial Scholarship As a longtime supporter of Arlington Athletics the purpose
This fund was established by Kay’s family in her memory. of the R. Wayne Sink Memorial Scholarship fund is to assist
As a lifetime Findlay resident, she was passionate about and a male athlete graduating from Arlington High School. This
involved in the community in many ways. fund is a part of the Arlington School Foundation.
Kay was a member of the Marvelous Moms group when Judy was a 1957 Arlington graduate. She was also involved in
her children Alisa and AJ were young. She enjoyed traveling chorus and twirling as head majorette. She won numerous
with her family and visited 5 continents and 25 countries. twirling awards as well as several individual and ensemble
Kay was also an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers, Ohio State choir contest awards. Judy sang in Good Hope Lutheran
Football and Duke Basketball. She enjoyed spending time Church’s choir for over 40 years, participating in a number
with her family, music, shopping and remembering birthdays of weddings and funerals. She was also active in Arlington’s
and anniversaries. Kay had a deep faith and was an active Community Chorus. Some of her favorite things were
member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish. Her faith helped her cats, sipping black coffee on the patio, the beach,
guide her and her family over the years. One thing was needlework, and shopping with her daughter.
always certain of Kay: she had a big heart and it was always
in the right place. In honor of Judy’s passion for choir and vocal performance,
the Judy D. Sink Fund for the Marathon Center for the
The scholarship will benefit Findlay High School graduates Performing Arts was created to help foster the arts in
who demonstrate financial need and are involved in a variety Hancock County.
of extra-curricular activities.
Robert A. and Shirley Smith Family Scholarship
Sink Funds The Robert A. and Shirley Smith Family Scholarship was
Wayne and Judy (Hartman) Sink were lifelong members of established by Robert Smith. Along with their commitment
the Arlington community. Their daughter Tami created a to the Village of McComb, the Smith family values education.
memorial fund for each of them in 2017. Robert graduated from McComb High School in 1946,
followed by receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business/
Wayne graduated from Arlington in 1956. In high school, Accounting and his MBA from Bowling Green State
he was involved in chorus as well as athletics. He played University. Robert worked 35 years at Marathon Oil Company
baseball, basketball and was quarterback of the 1955 and also taught at the University of Findlay.
championship football team. He went on to the Columbus
College of Business. After graduation, he worked his entire Robert has been a member of McComb Rotary for more
career at Marathon Oil Company before he retired in 1994. than 50 years. He is passionate about McComb High School
Dave and Gwen Kuenzli
MIchael and Nancy Wilder Gene and Elaine Stevens Walter and Dorothy Zuberbuhler
Robert and Shirley Smith Family
Pam & Rod Russell New Funds of the Foundation | 21

athletics, having spent 40 years as the announcer for football Michael and Nancy Wilder Fund for the Common
games and nearly 27 as the spotter. Good
Michael and Nancy made Findlay their home for 20 years.
All of Robert and Shirley’s children also graduated from Michael is retired from Marathon Petroleum Company as
McComb High school in the 1970s and 80s. In honor of each Vice President, general counsel and secretary. Nancy is a
of the Smith children’s chosen fields, the purpose of this wife, mother, volunteer and entrepreneur.
scholarship fund is to assist McComb High School graduating
seniors who are pursuing a four year degree in agriculture, Born and raised in Kentucky, Michael received his political
business, education, engineering or healthcare. Robert said science and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University
he hopes the scholarship encourages students to complete of Kentucky. He worked for Ashland Petroleum Company
their educations. before being appointed Deputy General Counsel of
Marathon Oil Company, then Vice President and General
Gene and Elaine Stevens Family Scholarship Counsel of Marathon Petroleum Company in 2011. He served
Gene and Elaine Stevens moved their family to Findlay on a number of boards locally, including The Community
in 1962. Gene and Elaine have two children, Scott and Foundation board. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his
Susan. Both Gene and Elaine came from Henry County family, travel, golf, tennis and hunting.
from families in the automobile industry. Elaine became
a registered nurse, while Gene worked in the service Nancy’s family farm is located in Danville, Kentucky. Nancy
department of a car dealership in Napoleon, Ohio for a received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree
couple of years, followed by his years of service in the U.S. from Transylvania University in Lexington. Always more
Navy. From 1963-1977, Gene worked as a car salesman in interested in helping others, Nancy was very involved in
Findlay until he purchased his first dealership. The Stevens Lexington and Findlay. She started the Findlay Cotillion and
opened Gene Stevens Honda in Findlay, which they owned the Grand Prix Club. She was a member of the Findlay Rotary
and operated until their retirement in July 2017. Club and chaired numerous charity events to support the
community.
Gene and Elaine are both active members in the community
in addition to being long-time business owners. Gene is Before retiring back to Kentucky, Michael and Nancy
also a former Community Foundation board member. The wanted to leave a gift for the community that would have
Stevens said they were both raised to give back and would the greatest impact. They created the Michael and Nancy
like to help students further their educations. Wilder Fund for the Common Good which will support our
Community’s Endowment, making grants to the community
This scholarship fund will benefit graduates of a Hancock as needs change. “It has been a pleasure to live in Findlay.
County high school who demonstrate financial need and Please accept this gift as our thank you for allowing us to
a strong commitment to volunteerism in their church and work, raise our family and be a part of the community for 20
community. years.”

Zuberbuhler Funds
Hancock County has been home to Nathalie Zuberbuhler Nathalie created the Zuberbuhler Family Fund, a donor
Osmun since 1972. Although born and raised in the Beaver advised fund at The Community Foundation to allow her to
Valley area of Pennsylvania, her love of Findlay began in give in the name of her family to charitable causes of her
the fall of 1968 when she enrolled at Findlay College. She choice. She also established the Walter J. Zuberbuhler II
met her husband Robert Osmun while enrolled at Findlay Memorial Scholarship Fund, a fund of the Arlington School
College. Her husband’s time in the Air Force took them Foundation.
away from Findlay for two years. They returned in the
fall of 1972 for employment opportunities and friends in “I have lived in the Arlington School district over 25 years,
the Findlay area. During where my neighbors’ children
Nathalie’s years in Hancock have attended school,” said
Nathalie. “Having attended
County, her employment It is my desire to contribute in some some school events, talking to
with Job & Family Services
and the Community Action
small way to helping individuals and parents and people that were
Commission and medical families in this community who are involved and/or employed
by the school, and receiving
offices afforded her the struggling not just by giving them a updates from the Arlington
opportunities to work with
individuals, families and helping hand, but walking alongside Academic Alliance regarding
children. Nathalie was always them. school science programs
drawn to the plight of those and needs, I wanted to start
who struggle personally and a scholarship fund for a
economically. graduating high school senior who is planning to continue
their education in a STEM field.”
In retirement, volunteer opportunities have helped bring
joy to her life and enhance her faith in God. “For over 45
years, Hancock County has been my home. It is my desire
to contribute in some small way to helping individuals
and families in this community who are struggling not just
by giving them a helping hand, but by walking alongside
them and encouraging them to grow and believe they can
become valued and productive members of this community.
In faith we are planting seeds for future generations to bear
fruit. In faith, my father Walter and my mother Dorothy
Zuberbuhler raised a family of four. They encouraged us,
guided us and planted the seeds of compassion and love for
others in us.”

The Family Center Agencies
The Family Center embodies the values of the Findlay and Hancock County Community: local people working together to meet
community needs. The Family Center serves as a hub for volunteerism, service to others and philanthropy. Today, The Family Center
houses 12 agencies that provide essential community services addressing a variety of needs.
Clothing Supplies Medical Services

• CHOPIN Hall • Alzheimer’s Association
• Cancer Patient Services
Dental Services • Caughman Health Center
• Christian Clearing House • Christian Clearing House
• Dental Center of Northwest
Ohio Ohio Benefits Bank
• Christian Clearing House
Financial Services • Findlay Hope House
• Associated Charities
• Cancer Patient Services Pregnancy Support
• Christian Clearing House • Caughman Health Center
• WIC
Food Supplies
• CHOPIN Hall Prescription Medication
• Christian Clearing House • Associated Charities
• WIC • Cancer Patient Services
• Caughman Health Center
Housing • Christian Clearing House
• Christian Clearing House
• Findlay Hope House Transportation
• Hancock Metropolitan Housing • Christian Clearing House
Authority • HHWP Community Action
Commission
Immunizations
• Caughman Health Center Utility Assistance
• Associated Charities
Stuff the Bus Giveaway Day Legal Services • Christian Clearing House
• Legal Aid of Western Ohio • HHWP Community Action
2017 Hancock Properties Foundation Board
The Hancock Properties Foundation is a supporting organization of The Community Foundation. Hancock Properties owns and operates
The Family Center, sustaining this vital resource for our community.
Sherri Garner Gary Wilson Katherine Molly Benson Bob Doxsey Dave Healy Kim Stumpp
Brumbaugh Vice Chair Kreuchauf Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee
Chairperson Secretary
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Mt. Blanchard Core Team Kick-Off Party in the Park
Community Heart & Soul

Mt. Blanchard Some highlights include:
2017 was an exciting year in Mt. Blanchard! In March, the village “I moved here 19 years ago for a house I liked but I stayed
was announced as the second Heart & Soul community in for the people. They’re so welcoming and I never felt like an
Hancock County. Since then, the team has been hard at work on outsider.”
Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the program.
“I dream of Mt. Blanchard becoming a destination. I’d
Project Co-Coordinators Jackie Porcello, Amanda Rardin, and like lots of little shops, a community center and a sports
Elizabeth Myers (Amanda Rardin’s successor) led a 12-member complex. It would really draw people in.”
team in Mt. Blanchard.
“I love walking to the grocery store where everyone knows
“Our team is our greatest asset,” said Jackie Porcello. “We have me. They know my family, too. They even know my mom’s
people from all parts of the community and all walks of life. It is meatloaf recipe!”
an awesome group doing great work.”
The first Community Summit, held on April 22, 2018, allowed
The project kicked off in August with a picnic in the park. The community members to help prioritize the issues from the stories.
team began collecting stories to determine what matters most to With that, Mt. Blanchard’s Heart & Soul statements started to
Mt. Blanchard residents. Over 200 people shared their stories. solidify. The topics include: the school, parks, safety, community
activities, history and more.

McComb Region Additional actions from the plan suggested by the community
include:
McComb started 2017 with a community meeting where ideas
were shared and plans began to take shape. Following the 1. The Village Office is keeping a list of community events on
community summit, an action plan was created to lead the work their website to improve communications and the sharing of
of the Stewardship Team for the next several years. In July, the events.
team celebrated the official end of the active phase of Heart &
Soul. 2. The McComb Police Department is planning to implement a
Neighborhood Watch Program.
“The Community Foundation is so proud of all that has been
accomplished so far,” said Kathy Kreuchauf, Foundation president. The McComb Team will update the plan and make additions for
“As we support McComb through the implementation phase, we 2018 and beyond.
look forward to what is on the horizon.”
The Stewardship Team began implementing the plan by

distributing mini-grants to five projects identified by the community
as important:
$2,000 – Awarded to the Village of McComb for improvements

to the park. Project Coordinator Carol Cary also applied for and
received a $20,000 grant from AARP’s Community Challenge
program for additional renovations. This allowed the community
to purchase two water fountains, eight benches, and adaptive
playground equipment.
$1,200 – Awarded to McComb Church of Christ for movies

and concerts in the village park. Affordable, family friendly
events were few and far between. A projector and screen were
purchased to start in spring 2018. Area youth will sell drinks and
candy, popcorn will be available at no cost.
$1,000 – Awarded to McComb Local Schools for an after-school

tutoring and homework help program, which started in the fall of
2017.
$500 – Awarded to McComb Local Schools for a used sporting

equipment drive. While athletics are valued by the community,
the necessary financial commitment can be a limiting factor
for families. This drive will allow families to receive needed
equipment and community members to also donate sporting
equipment that is no longer needed in their home.
$500 – Awarded to the McComb Rotary Club to recognize

improvements to homes or businesses in McComb to
encourage continued beautification of the village.
McComb Region Core Team
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Fund for the Common Good: Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Fund
For Good, Forever: Cooper’s Legacy
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has been a part of Findlay’s DNA (2016). The Centennial Scholarship was created in recognition
since 1917 when the business relocated from Akron. Cooper playsof the company’s 100th anniversary. It is awarded to children of
an important role in Findlay’s economy, employing 2,400 people Cooper employees , with preference given to those who intend to
locally. But Cooper’s footprint is bigger than economics. pursue a career related to manufacturing. The Armes Scholarship
was created to honor retiring
“We’re an active member of CEO Roy Armes. It is for
the community,” said Cathy children of Cooper employees
Huffman, Community Relations Through these causes and programs, who intend to pursue careers in
Manager. “We’re a proud engineering or business.
supporter of Hancock County in we hope to improve the health and
a number of ways.” well-being of our community. We “Cooper Tire believes in family,”
said Cathy. “These scholarships
Cooper has partnered with The believe these initiatives show that benefit our Cooper families,
Community Foundation on Cooper is dedicated to Findlay and is and help students gain the skills
multiple outreach efforts. Cooper they need to grow within the
was one of the first corporations willing to do its share to maintain and industry.”
to create a Fund for the Common enhance the quality of life here. We
Good at the Foundation in 1993, The Community Foundation
just a year after the Foundation feel good about what we’ve been able isn’t the only philanthropic
was established. Funds for the to do so far. endeavor taken on by Cooper.
Common Good allow The Its Tread Wisely program
Community Foundation to encourages tire and vehicle
partner with donors to support safety for teens and young
long-term solutions, respond quickly to emergencies and meet adults. Cooper’s participation in The Dream It. Do It. program
the community’s ever-changing needs. In 25 years, the Cooper encourages young people to consider manufacturing careers.
Tire & Rubber Company Fund has granted $30,000 to organization Cooper also offers an employee matching gifts program and is a
like the Arts Partnership, the YMCA, the Hancock Park District, major supporter of United Way.
CHOPIN Hall and more.
“Through these causes and programs, we hope to improve the
“We hope these grants have a positive impact on the community,” health and well-being of our community,” said Anne. “We believe
said Anne Roman, Vice President of Communications & Public these initiatives show that Cooper is dedicated to Findlay and is
Affairs. “We also believe that our support of these organizations willing to do its share to maintain and enhance the quality of life
will inspire our employees to do the same, multiplying our impact.” here. We feel good about the positive impact we have locally.”
Cooper has also established two scholarship funds at The

Community Foundation, the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Centennial Scholarship (2014) and the Roy V. Armes Scholarship
United Way Days of Caring Girls Engineering/Science Camp
Centennial Run for Scholarship Funds Tread Wisely - Youth Tire Safety Education
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Field of Interest Fund: The Community Mental Health Fund
Turning Passion Into Action
Growing up, Tom Buis spent much of his time wondering why his In 2017, Ann went to the hospital with chest pains. In the 37 minutes
mom was more tired than other moms seemed to be. He wasn’t able it took Tom to drop his granddaughter off at home and get to the
to understand that his mother suffered from depression. And at the hospital, Ann had already had emergency surgery to put stents in her
time, medication to help did not exist. Years later, Tom dedicated his heart and was recovering in her room.
retirement to raising awareness of mental health needs in Hancock
County. “If Ann had gone to the emergency room and they said we can get
you a surgeon in 6 months, she would’ve probably died,” said Tom.
While Tom was on the ADAMHS board, mental health care lost 40% “I’m trying to cut down that time and improve the quality of what
of its state funding. At that point, Tom said he knew things needed we can provide, especially if that person comes in with no money.
to change. What started as a volunteer stint for Tom became a long- We’ve got to get people right away and get them in treatment right
term commitment to planning for the future. In 2013, Tom and his away.”
wife Ann gave the first $2,000 to establish the Community Mental
Health Fund, a field of interest fund at The Community Foundation. In 2017, 32 donors gave a total of $34,212 to the Community Mental
Health Fund. At the end of the year, the balance was $67,450.
“If what we want is better mental health care in the future, then a
community fund can do that,” said Tom. “It shouldn’t be tied to any “I do have huge goals for this thing, but it needs so much more
service agency. As a business man, I said we have to get in a position money,” said Tom. “My hope is that this fund will someday be a
where we aren’t so dependent on public funds.” primary provider for mental health services in Hancock County. If
the state is providing $5 or $6 million, I’d like to see this fund be able
As an endowed fund designed to support community mental to provide that kind of money.”
health far into the future, the fund will distribute up to 4.5% per year.
Therefore Tom’s goal is to grow the fund to $100,000 before it starts Tom said he isn’t opposed to public funding of mental health care,
making grants. but there just isn’t enough to go around. Without sufficient funding
the costs to society continue to grow.
“If a fund like this is going to work, it has to get to a million dollars or
it’s not going to be very meaningful,” said Tom. “I don’t know if that “The amount of money that could be saved in this country if we could
can happen in my lifetime.” be in a position where most people got help and were functional is
unbelievable,” said Tom. “One person with mental health problems
When advocating for the fund, Tom said the biggest objection is the costs society so much money.”
issue of human choice. Because addiction is by definition a mental
health disorder, donors hesitate to give because it is seen as a hand Being a retired businessman, Tom said raising money isn’t his forte.
out to those who chose to do drugs. Tom said he understands the In fact, asking for money is on his list of least favorite things to do.
line of thinking, but doesn’t agree. But it’s because of his belief in the outcome that he pushes forward.
“You can’t go to very many families and not find a mental health “If I were Bill Gates, I’d put $5 or $10 million in this fund and make
problem,” said Tom. “I definitely believe addiction is a mental health Hancock County the best mental health care system in the United
problem. Maybe not in the traditional sense, but the damage being States. At the very least, I hope we reach a place in Hancock County
done in our community is incredible. The damage done to those where if my son or daughter is in need of help and a diagnosis, they
individual families is unbelievable.” can see a psychiatrist in less than 10 days like you would expect from
a doctor.”
Unfortunately the local system of care does not offer options for
those seeking treatment immediately. According to Tom, the average
wait for a psychiatrist in Hancock County is nearly 6 months. In Memory of Thomas Buis (1937 - 2018)

Tom and Ann with their daughters
Tom with His Grandsons
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Agency Fund: Grace Speaks Fund
Changing Lives Through Speech
When Todd and Nicole Leslie began taking their daughter Grace to support the agency in the long-term, as well as help them make
speech therapy, the cost per therapy session was $140. Grace, who big dreams come true.
has the rare chromosome 18 q deletion syndrome, had weekly
appointments for 3 and-a-half years. But the bill for services was “I want to do more than raise awareness. I want to improve these
never the same. kids’ lives and the lives of their parents to the point where they
don’t think of speech therapy as a deficit, just a hurdle,” he said.
“Our insurance company said we were covered for speech but “We want to touch as many people with special needs children as
they’d never pay,” said Nicole. “We had to meet our deductible and we can, whether its speech, occupational therapy, or the business
we never did.” side of being a parent of a special needs child.”
Over $25,000 later, Todd said In the future, the Leslies hope
enough is enough. It was then that I want to do more than raise to expand their programming
Grace Speaks was born. to include legal and financial
awareness. I want to improve these classes for parents to plan for
“At first, I didn’t think there would kids’ lives and the lives of their care for their children beyond
be too many kids in the community their lifetimes. Having life
who would need this,” he said. “But parents to the point where they skills classes for the clients,
I was wrong. There are a lot.” don’t think of speech therapy as a computer lab, more space
for physical and occupational
Grace Speaks began in 2013 serving
a deficit, just a hurdle. We want to therapy are all part of the plan
nine clients out of Todd’s family touch as many people with special as well.
practice office. They now serve 40
in Grace Speaks’ own facility at 1331
needs children as we can, whether Between work and caring for
Tiffin Ave. its speech, occupational therapy, or three children, one with special
“Private therapy averages $4.23 per

the business side of being a parent needs, Todd said finding the
time for managing a nonprofit
minute locally, $7.05 regionally. of a special needs child. organization is no easy task.
We are able to do it for $.50,” said
Nicole. “It’s been a long process, but if
you met Grace you know why we do it. She’s just special.”
Grace Speaks programming is coordinated by Bowling Green State
University’s masters’ students. The students run the programs with
supervision to complete their required clinical hours while clients
receive much needed services for nearly one-ninth of the cost.
The Grace Speaks Fund of The Community Foundation was

established as an agency fund in 2014. Todd said the fund will
Grace at Gliding Stars Practice
Grace in the 2018 Gliding Stars Ice Show
Grace Playing in the Miracle League
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Designated Fund: The Arlington School Foundation
A Foundation for the Future
Nearly three decades ago, the idea of a school foundation for the Aleta grew up outside of North Baltimore and wanted to be a part of
Arlington district was born. In 2018, the foundation will celebrate its the Arlington community when she relocated with her husband in
12th birthday. the 90s. For her, the foundation represents potential.
“We met weekly for months,” said Dave Rossman, former Arlington “I wanted to work toward giving kids at the school more
superintendent and past Arlington School Foundation board member. opportunities,” said Aleta. “Opportunities to go places where they
“We spent a lot of time getting it started and that was a great learning wouldn’t necessarily be able to go, or to attend school and further
process.” their education.”
It was Dave who was the catalyst for The foundation’s current president
the Arlington School Foundation. Our vision going forward will be to Greg Snyder is a lifelong member
After living in Arlington his entire of the Arlington community, but
life, he moved to take a position build on the success that has taken his family’s legacy in the area
as superintendent for Elmwood
Schools. While at Elmwood, Dave
place. We must realize that we are the goes back even further. It can be
traced back to Jacob Schneider’s
learned Otsego School had a school turtle in this race with no end. It is not immigration from Germany in
foundation. That connection spurred 1860.
deeper conversation and eventually important if we are first or tenth, but
the creation of a committee. only that we are in the race until there “I believe the Snyder family along
with their neighbors understood
The Arlington School Foundation has is no further need for foundation the value of their new home and
grown to 17 funds of several types.
There are eleven scholarships, four
money. what it had to offer,” said Snyder.
“In their own way and time they
designated funds and two donor were able to add value and
advised funds under the umbrella of strength to the community by
the school foundation. Some are managed by the board, others are paying it forward. Now it is my turn to do the same if I can through
overseen by individual donors. But together, they create a foundation the work of the Arlington School Foundation.”
for future success of the district as a whole.
In its 12 years, the foundation has grown from four funds to 17 and
“When you give a kid a $1,000 scholarship to college, $1,000 is a drop has granted more than $120,000 back to the district and its students.
in the bucket,” said Dave. “But what it does give them is motivation. Snyder said he hopes the growth will continue.
It could mean a difference in their life.”
“Our vision going forward will be to build on the success that has
The foundation is governed by a board of nine dedicated individuals, taken place,” said Snyder. “We must realize that we are the turtle
including Treasurer Aleta Yates and board member Deb Anderson. in this race with no end. It is not important if we are first or tenth,
“Arlington is a community that revolves around the school,” said Deb, but only that we are in the race until there is no further need for
a retired teacher. “People really want to give back to the community foundation money.”
and the school long-term. We have an all-volunteer board and that
speaks to the dedication of this community.”

Arlington School Foundation Board
School Trip to Washington D.C. Annual Village Festival
Students Supporting #GivingTuesday
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Donor Advised Fund: The Elaine and Gene Stevens Family Foundation
Leaving a Legacy – The Stevens Family
In the 56 years Gene and Elaine Stevens have lived here, Findlay “My family was always philanthropic,” she said. “In a small town,
has become home. that means you take a can around to the neighbors for donations.
That was philanthropy. We’ve just always been doing and giving
“We both came from smaller communities,” said Gene, a retired and sharing.”
car salesman. “We really like
the small town feel of Findlay. In 2017, the Stevens made another
It’s easy to like.” gift to create the Gene and Elaine
My family was always philanthropic,” Stevens Family Scholarship Fund at
Gene is from Napoleon and she said. “In a small town, that The Community Foundation.
Elaine is from Hamler. When
they moved to Findlay for
means you take a can around to the “We thought it was the time to
work, they learned that it had neighbors for donations. That was start a scholarship and we had the
much to offer.
philanthropy. We’ve just always been resources to do it with,” said Gene.
“The schools were great. We doing and giving and sharing. “We wanted other people to be
have ice skating, Camp Fire able to further their educations and
and athletics,” said Elaine, a not be too restrictive.”
retired registered nurse. “There are lots of extracurricular activities
that are good for kids. Findlay still has advantages even though it’s Elaine said that scholarships have positively affected their family,
a small town.” and they hope to do the same for others.
The Stevens started the Elaine and Gene Stevens Family Foundation “We had some state college funds for our kids,” she said. “It meant
in 2005 as a donor advised fund of The Community Foundation. so much to them and our granddaughter had some scholarships.
In that time, it has granted more than $14,000 to the community. It is really expensive to go to college today.”
“We had a business in the community for a number of years,” he Looking ahead, Gene and Elaine have appointed their children
said. “It’s been such a great community to have a business in.” Scott and Suzi to guide their funds after they pass away. But
they hope their legacies will make an even bigger impact in the
Gene said after owning a business in Findlay for 40 years, it was community.
time to give back. He was also a member of The Community
Foundation board from 2012 to 2016. “We want to make our family’s fund big enough to make a
significant donation,” Elaine said. “I’d like it to be big enough so
“Being a part of this board opened my eyes even more when I saw whatever we choose to give money to, it’s worthwhile.”
what was going on and what was being done.”
For Elaine, giving back gives her “warm fuzzies” and has always
been a part of who she is.
Elaine and Gene Stevens
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Scholarship Fund: Earl and Laverne Irons Family Scholarship
A Scholarship for Service
Earl Irons and his family moved to Findlay in 1951 for his work at Family and community were incredibly important to Earl and Laverne.
Ashland Oil. Soon after he joined the Findlay Rotary Club and the They were active members at First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed
rest is history. gardening. Laverne was a member of the garden club, started the
Findlay Country Club’s 9-hole women’s gold league and was a
Earl and his wife Laverne have three sons named Richard, James and Blanchard Valley Hospital Pink Lady.
Robert.
Earl was a “gentleman and family
“Findlay was special to my parents man” according to those who
because it was small and a great My parents enjoyed watching their knew him best. He enjoyed
place to raise a family,” said Bob, who organizing family dinners to
lives with his wife Sharon in Findlay. grandchildren participate in school celebrate special occasions and
“The growing industry, arts, parks and activities. They were depression babies taking family trips. On one such trip
proximity to large cities was attractive to Put-In-Bay, Earl demonstrated
to them.”
who didn’t get to go to college so they his love for talking with people by
felt education was important. We shaking hands with every person
Earl worked for National Oil and
Ashland Oil before he retired in 1976.
want to keep the fund growing and as they got off the boat.
He then co-owned Magic Auto Glass continue to support children with Nearly 20 years since Earl passed,
until 1999 when he passed away.
dreams of careers. and 7 years since Laverne passed,
Richard, James and Robert are
“When he passed away, the Rotary committed to continuing their
Club offered to start a scholarship in legacy.
his memory,” said Bob. “Service was important to him. He was a Paul
Harris Fellow of the club as well.” “They were both just genuine people. They were involved in the
community and they did a lot. They loved other people, too. We
The Rotary Club eventually decided to turn all of its scholarships were a family that did a lot together.”
over to The Community Foundation to manage. The Irons were
impressed with the Foundation’s model and service and decided to And the family now enjoys giving together, too.
keep the scholarship going. Since 2001, the scholarship has awarded
$8,500 to Findlay High School students continuing their educations.
“My parents enjoyed watching their grandchildren participate in

school activities,” said Robert. “They were depression babies who
didn’t get to go to college so they felt education was important. We
want to keep the fund growing and continue to support children
with dreams of careers.”

Earl and Laverne Irons
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Ten Years of Handbags That Help Handbags That Help 2018 Grants
In 2007, a group of 107 $35,575
women came together to
form Handbags That Help, Dental Center of Northwest Ohio
a giving circle for women Findlay Smiles Toothbrush Kits - $2,500
committed to improving This project will enable the Findlay Smiles office of
lives in Hancock County. A the Dental Center to purchase approximately 2,000
$500 annual membership toothbrush kits, which include a toothbrush, toothpaste,
guarantees members a and floss. These kits will be distributed during outreach
vote in how to grant the efforts like health fairs, as well as educational events in
pooled dollars back to the cooperation with schools, day care centers and other
community. nonprofit agencies.
In 10 years, $447,000 has Raise the Bar Hancock County

been awarded to local The Leader in Me Program - $23,945
Angela Crist nonprofits doing the As Raise the Bar, the local workforce coalition, met with
community’s most critical local employers and educators, the need for soft skills
work. Those projects have included a Habitat women’s build, (critical thinking, communication, conflict resolution
the creation of an opiate taskforce, a sensory room at the and more) was identified as an area of immediate need
Children’s Museum, and many more. for future employees; Raise the Bar is implementing the
Leader in Me curriculum in local schools to build skills
The Community Foundation is proud to support these and prepare students as early as possible for school
philanthropists in learning more about the agencies in the and life after graduation. This grant will support the
community and the partnership opportunities available implementation of the curriculum in two new schools and
through the Foundation. Any woman who is interested continued training in four other schools.
in a membership, individual or team, should contact the
Foundation or visit the website. University of Findlay
Clubhouse Reading Center - $9,130
Handbags That Help Guiding Circle 2017-2018 Literacy is the key to success. Unfortunately, not every
• Angela Crist, Chair child in Hancock County can read adequately, putting
• Tasha Dimling, Vice Chair them behind the curve. The Clubhouse offers the only
• Dena Best, Treasurer free literacy tutoring in Northwest Ohio. Tutoring is
• Sheree Wagner, Member at Large provided by College of Education students, who are
• Jane McCleary, Grants Sub-Circle Chair supervised by professors and paid for their time. This grant
• Alanna Langlois, Program Sub-Circle Chair will support the student tutors, provide reading materials
for students to take home, and literacy training for parents.
Handbags That Help Members 2017-2018
Sharon Aller Terry Clairmont Beth Flowers Kristen Johnson Kristan Napier Tammy Stahl
Julie Anderson Annie Collette Marla Frederick Shelly Joseph Bethany Needler Jennifer Stamper
Terry Armand Jill Combs Genna Freed Susan Jost Dionne Neubauer Natalie Stearns
Paula Aydt Mary Kay Combs Susan Freel Diana Kirk Helen Faye Newman Ann Stechschulte
Lisa Ball Mary Jane Cosiano Virginia Geaman Kerry Kirk Julie Newman Jane Stout
Ruth Ball Lois Crane Susan Gilgen Kolleen Kirk Rebecca Noack Kim Stumpp
Amy Ballinger Rindy Crates Cathy Grossman Sabrina Kirk Lee Osmun Marie Swaisgood
Nikki Ballinger Angela Crist Mary Beth Hammond Kathy Kreuchauf Dawn Palmer Carrie Templin
Kimberly Bash Jo Croy Keturah Harding Pohl Gwen Kuenzli Sarah Palmer Laurie Vaupel
Sarah Basore Carol Dale-Joseph Sally Hartzell Alanna Langlois Jill Parsons Elizabeth Waddell
Paula Beach Jamie Davis Carol Hauzie Pam Lather Kathy Peiffer Alex Wagner
Natalie Beall Jane Davis Alexis Healy Sue Lehman Katie Peterkoski Sheree Wagner
Debbie Benson Laura Davis-McMaster Suzi Healy Peggy Lomax-Wood Ginny Lee Pilstl Nikki Wagner Matheny
Dena Best Miranda Dempsey Jane Heminger Jane McCleary Carol Reed-Tarney Nancy Wallace
Sara Bova Erika Dietsch-Brokamp Rita Henschen Tracy McMath Sandy Reinhardt Julia Walsh
Sharon Brock Tasha Dimling Karen Herold Carol Metzger Robin Ridge Merrie Williams
Andrea Broerman Andrea Domachowski Kay Hill Cheryl Miller Heather Roberts Susan Williams
Julie Brown Myra Egbert Betty Hipp Julia Miller Cheryl Robinson Judy Withrow
Kathy Brubaker Sally Elsea Jenelle Hohman* Linda Miller Marty Rothey Sheri Wray
Cheryl Buckland Kelly Erdeljiac Hillary Holmes Nancy Moody-Russo Donna Ruse Mamie Yeagle
Mary Burget Virginia Earner Terri Hooper Ann Moore Holly Schweitzer Dunn Samantha Zaciewski
Janelle Busdeker Jana Erner Leah Horne Kathy Morgan Patricia Shields Patty Zickert
Nichole Callicutt Nancy Fay Nancy Hutchinson Amber Moser Sharon Siampaus Karen Zunkiewicz
Mandie Carey Katherine Fell Joanne Ingold Irene Mosholder Karen Smith
Lynn Child Bev Fisher Ann Jaffe Kathy Murray Danielle Spragg * = deceased
Ten Years of Handbags That Help | 41
Grants Awarded: Competitive
Total Competitive Grants = $1,584,243
Challenged Champions Equestrian Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Providing capacity building services so
Center, Inc. Drug Addiction and Mental Health Hancock County nonprofit organizations
Implementing a hippotherapy program Services can better achieve their missions
for local youth and adults in need of Hiring consultants to coordinate the $98,000/one year
physical, occupational or speech therapy development of a local Specialty Team to
utilizing the movement of a horse through provide services for pregnant women in Hancock Historical Museum
the establishment of an independent need of substance use treatment Supporting the adaptive reuse of the
third party billing system and therapeutic $42,588/one year Davis Homestead into the Davis Learning
practice Institute and an annex for the Center for
$15,000/two years Hancock Regional Planning Digital Storytelling and Participatory Media
Commission $50,000/one year
Crime Prevention Association of Supporting the redevelopment of Dorney
Findlay-Hancock County Plaza Raise the Bar – Hancock County
Leveraging support for the installation of $200,000/one year Providing a matching grant for the
the BOOT in every classroom in Hancock expansion of The Leader in Me program
County The Arts Partnership of Greater in the Findlay City and Hancock County
$40,000/one year Hancock County Schools
Creating a Youtheatre Club and assisting $200,000/two years
Fostoria Vision 2020, Inc. with the 2017 Fall Musical
Supporting landscaping for the Fostoria $26,281/two years Rawson Proud
Garden Club as part of a rural grant Supporting the purchase of a village
process in celebration of the Foundation’s The Findlay-Hancock County message board and new resident
25th Anniversary Community Foundation welcome bags as part of a rural grant
$2,245/one year Funding a Spirit of Giving Match in process in celebration of the Foundation’s
celebration of the Foundation’s 25th 25th Anniversary
Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/ Anniversary $1,325/one year
Hancock County $31,500/one year
Supporting the Habitat for Humanity University of Findlay
Capital Campaign to purchase a new Funding a Giving Tuesday Match to Leveraging support for the
facility 37 local nonprofit organizations in implementation and growth of the Center
$100,000/two years celebration of the Foundation’s 25th for Civic Engagement at the University of
Anniversary Findlay
Hancock County Agricultural $18,500/one year $200,000/five years
Society
Supporting the construction of a new Serving Hancock County residents Village of Arlington
Youth and Education Building at the through debt service on The Family Supporting the construction of a Bike and
Hancock County Fairgrounds Center Pedestrian Pathway as part of a rural grant
$100,000/two years $437,374/one year process in celebration of the Foundation’s
25th Anniversary
$21,430/one year
Grants Awarded: Field of Interest
Total Field of Interest Grants = $118,354
Blanchard Valley Center
Purchasing equipment for a playground
and sensory room
$9,807/one year
City Mission of Findlay

Providing services to homeless
individuals in Hancock County
$980/one year
Habitat for Humanity

Supporting critical home repairs for
elderly residents with financial need
$2,780/one year
Hancock County Board of

Alcohol, Drug Addiction and
Mental Health Services
Hiring consultants to coordinate the
development of a local Specialty Team
to provide services for pregnant women
in need of substance use treatment
$5,736/one year
Hancock Education Fund Grants

See page 59 for a list of grants
$56,247
HancockREADS Grants
See page 60 for a list of grants
$3,484
Handbags That Help Grants

See page 40 for a list of grants Habitat for Humanity Volunteer at New Location
$39,320
Grants Awarded: Field of Interest | 43

Grants Awarded: Designated and Agency
Total Designated and Agency Grants = $484,807
50 North Blanchard Valley Center C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall
$7,848 - General Support $23,728 - Support, care, repair, and $1,865 - General Support
maintenance of the residential facilities
Arcadia Local Schools Christian Clearing House
$10,600 - Providing early literacy Blanchard Valley Health $19 - General Support
mentoring support for Arcadia Elementary Foundation $939 - General Support
School $10,031 - General Support $1,272 - General Support
$5,237 - General Support
Arlington Local School Bluffton High School
$9,975 - Providing early literacy mentoring $982 - Support of students participating in City Mission of Findlay, Ohio
support for Arlington Elementary School international student study programs $670 - Capital Support
Arlington School Foundation Boy Scouts of America, BSAC
$399 - Reading Program $120 - Hancock County Boy Scouts to City of Findlay, Police Department
$1,381 - Support the enhancement of the attend camp at Camp Berry or National $9,000 - K9 Program
classroom experience and improve the Jamboree
effectiveness of the curriculum for the $1,045 - General Support Family Resource Center Lima, Ohio
Arlington Local School District $1,079 - General Support of Camp Berry $1,115 - Support of Findlay FRC and its
$1,686 - Support of social studies programs
education to present and future Arlington Calvary Baptist Church
students $1,967 - General Support The Findlay Art League
$171 - General Support and student art
Arts Partnership of Greater Cancer Patient Services exhibits
Hancock County $3,459 - General Support $774 - General Support
$16,477 - General Support $1,267 - General Support
Beverly Fisher Fund for the Fisher/ CASA/GAL of Hancock County

$4,443 - General Support Findlay City Schools
Wall Art Gallery at the MCPA $10,500 - Providing early literacy
$1,123 - Fisher/Wall Art Gallery Support mentoring support for Lincoln
Century Health Intermediate School
Black Heritage Library and $3,598 - General Support $10,994 - Providing early literacy
Multicultural Center mentoring support for Jefferson Primary
School
$761 - General Support The Chance To Dance Foundation $21,500 - General Support
$922 - Supporting local youth dance
programs

Designated and Agency Grants Continued
Findlay Enrichment Programs Hancock County 4-H Youth $496 - Support of the Humane Society and
$712 - General Support Development the rescue, care, and maintenance of cats
$670 - Hancock County 4-H Youth $3,640 - General Support
Findlay Hope House for the Development
Homeless, Inc. Liberty-Benton Local Schools
$388 - General Support Hancock County Agricultural $13,977 - Providing early literacy
$1,619 - General Support Society mentoring support for Liberty-Benton
$3,684 - Program Support $3,037 - Perpetuate the activities and to Elementary School
sustain the Hancock County Fairgrounds,
The Findlay-Hancock Community predominantly for the benefit of the Macklin Intergenerational Institute
Foundation Junior Fair activities in Hancock County $5,792 - General Support
$67,931 - To Support Operations of The $21,819 - General Support
Community Foundation Hancock County Performing Arts
Center Mazza Enthusiasts, University of
Findlay-Hancock County Public $3,370 - 2017 Distribution Findlay
Library $4,495 - 2017 Distribution $14,000 - General Support
$500 - Support of the Genealogy $22,454 - 2017 Distribution
department McComb Public Library
$1,640 - General Support Hancock Historical Museum $4,793 - Support of programs, services,
$12,063 - General Support Association projects, and capital purchases
$404 - Support and maintenance of the
The Findlay-Hancock County Little Red School House, MacArthur Train,
and the Resource Center Open Arms Domestic Violence and
Chamber Foundation Rape Crisis Center
$1,000 - General Support $786 - General Support
$852 - Support of the Founding Fathers $1,211 - General Support
Lecture Series
First Lutheran Church Owens Community College
$10,072 - Support of Lutheran Charities $488 - Support of Owens Community
Hancock Parks Foundation
$1,618 - Support of construction and College - Findlay Campus and its
First Presbyterian Church of Findlay maintenance of bicycle paths/trails in programs
$4,913 - General Support Hancock County, bicycle safety and
bicycling programs Putnam County Homecare &
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio $8,856 - General Support Hospice
$200 - General Support $2,095 - General Support
Humane Society & SPCA of
Gliding Stars of Findlay Hancock County READ for Life
$436 - General Support $396 - General Support $431 - General Support
Designated and Agency Grants Continued | 45

Designated and Agency Grants Continued
St. John’s Lutheran Church
$2,131 - Grounds upkeep
United Way of Hancock County

University of Findlay
$1,465 - General and Scholarship Support
University of Findlay, Mazza

Museum
$16,220 - Deputy Director of the Mazza
Museum
Winebrenner Theological Seminary

Women’s Resource Center

$492 - General Support
YMCA of Findlay
$4,338 - 2017 Distribution
Center for Civic Engagement at the University of Findlay

Grants Awarded: Donor Advised & Supporting Organization
Total Donor Advised & Supporting Agency Grants = $2,564,710
50 North $500 - Giving Tuesday Match Century Health
$1,285 - General Support $1,500 - Honorary gift $400 - Basketball court for Tree Line Center
$1,000 - Tree Line Center
Arlington Athletic Department Bruce Hunt Memorial Fund $2,167 - Tree Line Center
$1,700 - White Boards $750 - General Support
Children’s Mentoring Connection
Arlington School Foundation C.H.O.P.I.N. Hall $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
$ 1,000 - Special Program $500 - General Support $1,000 - General Support
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,285 - General Support
Arts Partnership of Greater
Hancock County The John Cook Family Foundation Children’s Museum of Findlay
$500 - General Support $250 - The First Tee $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $800 - Traveling Exhibit - Imagination
$1,000 - General Support Playground Blocks
Cancer Patient Services
Awakening Minds Art $500 - Giving Tuesday Match Christian Clearing House
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,285 - General Support $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
Blanchard Valley Health Carey Exempted Village Schools
Foundation $2,000 - DECCA - Carey Chapter for
$326 - Life Form Neonatal Simulator competitions and field trips City Mission of Findlay, Ohio
$742 - In Honor of BVH Auxiliary Twig #15 $2,000 - FFA - Carey Chapter for camp, $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
$1,000 - Hospice Family Room Remodel field trips and competitions $1,000 - General Support
$5,383 - Northwest Ohio Breast Health $1,000 - General Support
Project $1,285 - General Support
Carey Historical Society $2,342 - General Support
$6,660 - The Armes Family Cancer Care $1,000 - Tables and storage shed
Center
Clinton Township Fireman’s
CASA/GAL of Hancock County Association
Bowling Green State University $1,285 - General Support
Foundation, Inc. $1,500 - General Support
$1,018,960 - Annual distribution to the
William D. Frack Division I Men’s Basketball The Center for Safe and Healthy Clothe-A-Child
Fund Children $500 - General Support
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match
Boy Scouts of America, BSAC $4,000 - General Support College First Church of God
$250 - Friends of Scouting $1,000 - General Support
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Donor Advised & Supporting Agency Grants Continued
Columbus Foundation Findlay City Schools The Greenebucs.org
$892,402 - General Support $500 - Washington Preschool playground $1,030 - Findlay Kiwanis - Amtryke
$2,057 - NAEYC & OAEYC
Community Mental Health Fund Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/
$743 - General Support The Findlay-Hancock Community Hancock County
Foundation $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
Crime Prevention Association of $1,500 - Honorary gift $1,000 - General Support
Findlay-Hancock County $1,000 - General Support
$7,500 - BOOT Security System Findlay High School Athletic Dept. $5,000 - Home Repair Program
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $300 - State swim meet support
Hancock County Job & Family
Dental Center of Northwest Ohio Findlay Hope House for the Services
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match Homeless, Inc. $500 - Visitation room improvements
$500 - General Support $1,000 - Visitation room improvements
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,500 - Visitation room improvements
Dorcas Carey Public Library
$15,000 - For projects decided by $1,000 - General Support
administrator and library board $1,285 - General Support Hancock County Performing Arts
Center
Findlay Rotary Foundation, Inc. $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
Dr. Thomas Richard Wendene $15,000 - General Support
Wilson Shoupe Post Grad $2,500 - Support for local charities
Scholarship
$100 - In memory of Wendene Shoupe Findlay-Hancock County Public
Library Hancock Historical Museum
$1,285 - General Support Association
ENGAGE Youth Council $250 - General Support
$4,902 - Youth grantmaking $2,700 - Summer read program
$1,000 - Davis Homestead restoration
Family Resource Center of First Presbyterian Church of $1,000 - Davis Homestead restoration
Northwest Ohio, Inc. Findlay $1,000 - General Support
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,500 - Honorary gift $1,000 - Heritage Society
$4,000 - Emergency Medical Program $1,285 - General Support
Findlay Area Golf Association
Scholarship Flag City Honor Flight Hancock Parks Foundation
$5,000 - In memory of Doc Spragg $398 - General Support $33,000 - Shelter project design
Findlay Area Youth for Christ $1,000 - Carnevale Event Hancock Youth Leadership
Humane Society & SPCA of Nature Conservancy, National St. Jude Children’s Research
Hancock County $500 - General Support Hospital
$1,000 - General Support Nature Conservancy, Ohio
$1,285 - General Support $500 - General Support St. Mary Parish
$1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
Indiana Wesleyan University NOAH Foundation of Ohio Inc. $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
$500 - Ross Hoffman Endowment for $1,500 - General Support $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
IWU Basketball $2,000 - Emergency Medical Program
Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation
Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation Inc. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic
$2,500 - General Support $1,000 - Disaster Relief Fund Parish
$1,000 - Disaster Relief Fund $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
Literacy Coalition of Hancock $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
County $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
Open Arms Domestic Violence and $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match Rape Crisis Center
$15,000 - Dolly Parton Imagination Library $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
$500 - General Support $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
and community books $500 - General Support $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,000 - Emergency Medical Program
Mazza Enthusiasts, University of $1,285 - General Support $2,000 - Art Auction Program
Findlay $11,000 - Generator for emergency $2,000 - Emergency Medical Program
$6,000 - Display case for the Findlay- shelter $2,000 - Emergency Medical Program
Hancock County Library
The Salvation Army Stein Hospice Service Inc.
McComb Local School District $1,500 - Support of Tiffin, OH $1,500 - In memory of Lyle H. Kneeskern
$432 - Literacy program
$1,000 - General Support Salvation Army, Findlay Terra Community College
$1,000 - General Support Foundation
McComb Public Library $1,285 - General Support $5,000 - Jennifer Kneeskern and Lyle
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,608 - General Support Kneeskern Scholarships
Miracle League of Findlay St. Andrew’s United Methodist The Tiffin Charitable Foundation
$250 - General Support Church $1,500 - Greenlawn Cemetery Fund
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $1,000 - General Support
Donor Advised & Supporting Agency Grants Continued | 49

Tiffin Columbian High School Village of Hoytville
$250 - Columbian Athletic Boosters Boys $250 - Eagle Scout Project
Basketball
WBGU-TV, Public Television
United Way of Hancock County $250 - General Support
$1,000 - Flood Relief Fund $250 - General Support
$1,285 - General Support $1,285 - General Support
William D. Frack Field of Interest
United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, Fund
and Okeechobee Counties $271,723 - Annual distribution to the
$500 - General Support William D. Frack Field of Interest Fund
Women’s Resource Center
University of Findlay $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
$500 - Center for Student Life/College of
Business Adopt-A-Tree Program Wyandot Special Olympics
$500 - Japanese Drum Workshop $541 - Support for the young adults of
$1,000 - Concert and lecture series Angeline School
$1,200 - GFAP bench
YMCA of Findlay
University of Findlay, Mazza $400 - Women’s Wellness and Prevention
Museum Day
$500 - Giving Tuesday Match $400 - Your Y, Your Year Campaign
$1,000 - Mazza Museum Annual Fund $500 - Giving Tuesday Match
$11,780 - Deputy Director of the Mazza $1,000 - Campaign Support
Museum $2,000 - Campaign Support
Unruly Arts Zonta Club of Findlay

Village of Green Springs

$46,233 - Playground for the park

Van Buren Scholarship Awards Davis Homestead Renovation Project
Hancock County Junior Fair
Arlington Village Festival Committee
Leader In Me Students
Dorney Plaza Rededication
NeighborWoods Nonprofit Capacity Building Donor Advised & Supporting Agency Grants Continued | 51
Grants Awarded: President’s Discretionary
Total President’s Discretionary Grants = $30,000
American Red Cross North Central The Findlay-Hancock County
Ohio Chapter Community Foundation
Providing support for the Centennial Hiring an intern for post Community
Blood Drive Conversation activities
$1,200/one year $3,500/one year
Awakening Minds Findlay-Hancock County Public

Assisting with a strategic planning process Library
$2,400/one year Purchasing books focusing on diversity
$2,000/one year
Children’s Museum of Findlay
Supporting a free weekend at the Hancock County Performing Arts
Children’s Museum of Findlay for residents Center (dba Marathon Center for
of Hancock County
$2,000/one year
the Performing Arts)
Assisting with a strategic planning process
$5,000/one year
City Mission of Findlay
Providing accounting services for the City
Mission
Miracle League of Findlay
Purchasing additional equipment for the
$5,000/one year
Miracle Playground for the 2018 National
All Star Games
Findlay City Schools $4,387/one year
Assisting with resources for the Jacobs
Gents and Leading Ladies portion of the
Leader in Me at Jacobs Primary School
The Chance to Dance Foundation
Funding student scholarships for the
$413/one year
Findlay Academy of Dance Summer
Intensive Program
Leveraging support for the Chamberlin Hill
$2,000/one year
Elementary School Land Lab
$1,850/one year
Creating a yoga program at Glenwood

Middle School as part of the school’s
enrichment activities
$250/one year

Grants Awarded: Scholarships
Total Scholarship Grants = $316,250
Findlay Branch AAUW Scholarship Arlington School Foundation - W.S. Arlington School Foundation -
Kelsey Harmon (Sherman) & Wanda Alge Family Robert & Helen McClelland Farm
Scholarship Child Scholarship
Neil Acharya Memorial Tennis Bryson Sleppy Drew Begg
Scholarship
Andre Hoffman Arlington School Foundation - W.S. Arlington School Foundation -
(Sherman) & Wanda Alge Family Cathie L. Solt Memorial Scholarship
Herb S. and Cindy Aldrich Memorial Renewal Scholarship Drew Begg
Scholarship Taylor Oates
Jenna Herr, Aaron Rode Arlington School Foundation
Arlington School Foundation - Scholarship
The W.S. (Sherman) and Wanda Arlington Athletic Boosters Faith Cole
Alge Family Scholarship for Ohio Scholarship
Northern University Pettit College Colten Crist, Matthew Freed, Alexandria Randy Baker Girls Basketball
of Law Russell, Lauren Willow Scholarship
Margaret Kimmel Mariah Monday
Arlington School Foundation -
W.S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge Harold “Doc” Castor Memorial Randy Baker Girls Basketball
Family Renewal Scholarship for Scholarship Renewal Scholarship
Ohio Northern University Pettit Rachael Thompson Courtney Cramer, Jenna Saltzman
College of Law
Drew Ashcraft, Kaden Weaver Arlington School Foundation - Albert J. Ball Memorial Scholarship
Dally Family Scholarship Abby Patterson
Findlay High School Alumni Matthew Freed
Scholarship Battles Stirling Scholarship
Elise Billmaier Arlington School Foundation - Brittany Boehm
Dally Family Renewal Scholarship
Eva Kate Cowen Anderson Taylor Vogelsong, Alyssa Willow Warren “Bullet” and Peg Kirk Bell
Scholarship Scholarship
Molly Carpenter Arlington School Foundation - Cheyenne Henry
Keith & Shelia Jolliff Family
Dr. Marion V. Arbogast Scholarship Scholarship
Nora Hemminger Colten Crist
Grants Awarded: Scholarships | 53
Scholarship Grants Continued
Warren “Bullet” and Peg Kirk Bell Findlay High School Class of 1951 Floyd J. & Alice K. Curran Renewal
Renewal Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship
Victoria Cox, Jenna Lewis, Shelby Roether Kelly Coleman Sarah Ball, Emily Clark, Dylan Conine,
Katyann Graham, Shyloe Hartman, Sadie
Hickle, Madison Mock, Gabriel Rader,
Daniel R. Bennett Scholarship Findlay High School Class of 1956
Doryin Thames, Mariah Waaland, Dylan
Nora Hemminger, Tyge Lopez Scholarship Waaland, Maddie Young
Aryana Gonzalez
Joseph R. and Westelle L. Browne
Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship
Performing Arts Scholarship Findlay High School Class of 1956 Travis Benhart
Grace Dickmann Renewal Scholarship
Erin Bloomfield, Erin Long, Victoria Terry
Irma Maxheimer Dana Renewal
Jack Brown Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship
Tyler George Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Julia Beccue, Jordan Taylor
Centennial Scholarship
April Rodeheffer Burbach McClain Brown, Erica Cantrell, Zackary
High, Emily Howard, Jacob Schimmoeller Richard E. (Dick) Daugherty
Scholarship
Taylor Steinke Scholarship
Gabrielle Calvert
Roy V. Armes Scholarship
Lora Wiest Burgderfer Scholarship Ryan Stuckey
Spencer Evans, Madison Fulton, Lindsay William P. and Pauline J. Deisel
Geiser, Cheyenne Howard, McKenna Matthew R. Copus Memorial Soccer Scholarship
Jared Hollar, Edward Smith
Kouns, Brookelynne Schroyer, Elizabeth Scholarship
Stahl Marly McCartney
Esfandiary-Palte Scholarship
Bobby C. Burrell Golf Scholarship Emily Annesser
Hancock Federal Credit Union
KiaLynne Bland Scholarship
Cheyenne Howard Findlay Area Golf Association
Kathy Carty Memorial Writing Scholarship
Scholarship Karina Bruce, Ryan Buck, Zoie Nieto,
Floyd J. & Alice K. Curran
Baylee DeMuth Brandon Armstrong, Lydia Sparks
Scholarship
Ethan Boes, Meredith Boes, Logan Boyd,
James L. Child Jr. Scholarship Alyssa Kimble, Andrew Reed, Zachary
Todd Federici Salazar, Ryan Shorter
Richard Fisher Athletic Renewal L. Frick and Helen M. Hoadley April Sue Jones Memorial
Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Anna Schumm Ryan Domke Brittney Roth
William Clark Foster Scholarship The John D. (Doc) Holladay Bradley Joseph Memorial
Bryson Sleppy Culinary Arts Scholarship Scholarship for Medical Missions
Cody Bruce Kayla Christman, Amber Paul, Leighton
M. Margaret Foster Scholarship Wireman
Kendra Tuttle John W. Hollington Scholarship
Rylee Aurand Elizabeth Mae Kobeszka Memorial
Gail Getway Scholarship Scholarship
Sarah Keefe Huston Financial Services Ethan Frankart
Scholarship
Jean C. Graham Women’s Dane Weickert Vance Kramer III Scholarship
Scholarship Chase Owen
Harmony Renn Intersil Science and Engineering
Scholarship Chris Leuthold Math Scholarship
Jean C. Graham Women’s Renewal Hannah Clinger, Clayton Lenhart, Ryan Brittany Boehm
Scholarship Stuckey
Sadie Hickle, Taylor Vogelsong, Alyssa Willow Dave and Marge Lodge Golf
Earl and Laverne Irons Family Scholarship
Beth Bradley Heck Memorial Scholarship Karina Bruce
Scholarship Ryan Shorter
Ruxi Lalji Ed Lodico Memorial Scholarship
William H. Jackson Scholarship Sarah Keefe, Megan Peplinski
W. Kenneth & Ruth S. Helvie Austin Hamilton
Scholarship Benjamin R. L. Lunn Merit
Maria Streacker Ronald Jenkins Scholarship Scholarship
Abby Federici, Lindsay Geiser, Cierra Todd Federici
Hauenstein
Historic Preservation Guild
Memorial Scholarship Herbert A. and Clara Rickeard
Nicholas Berry Mahler Family Fund
Matthew Freed
Scholarship Grants Continued | 55
Punk and Martha E. Mains Zach Morgan Memorial Renewal Roger Renz Memorial
Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship
Aryana Gonzalez McKenna DiRe Mitchell Hucke
M. Andrew May Scholarship McComb Rotary Club/Marion E.D. Bud and Jean Retter
Baylee DeMuth Arbogast Scholarship Scholarship
Adrian Grubb Hannah Clinger
Norbert F. Meyer Scholarship
Aaron Rode Needler Family Scholarship Findlay Rotary Club
Madalyn Gephart Scholarship
Norbert F. Meyer Renewal Matthew Freed, Maylai Stewart
Scholarship John Noble Hockey
Cody Franks, Taylor Reardon, Aaron Scholarship Findlay Rotary Club Renewal
Smith Brandon Armstrong Scholarship
Sarah Cramer, Chloe Kromer
Erica Miller Culinary Arts John Noble Hockey Renewal
Scholarship Scholarship Jon A Schlueter City
Daniel Erlandsen Mitchel Perry Scholarship
Paige Bennett, Lindsey Geiser, Aryana
Glendora Mills Scholarship Ohio Orthopaedics and Gonzalez
Elise Billmaier Sports Medicine Medical
Scholarship Jon A Schlueter County
Thomas E. and Patricia (Conway) Abby Federici, Richard Fox Scholarship
Moore Perpetual College Klaire Alge, Leah Tracy, Cassandra
Award Mike and Pat Oxley Waltmire
Maylai Stewart Scholarship Jon A. Schlueter City Teacher
Kelly Coleman Scholarship
Zach Morgan Memorial Laura Davis
Scholarship Partners in Education Scholarship
Sophia Norden (Partners at or above $5,000 include Jennifer Fell Jon A Schlueter County Teacher
and Greg Miller)
Ethan LaFontaine
Scholarship
Mackenzie Mellott

John Edward Seman Memorial Loren Steiner Automotive Alumni Pat Wagner Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Scholarship Avonlea Miller
Todd Federici Joshua Jacoby
Lester L. Werntz Scholarship
Dr. Thomas Richard and Wendene Mary and Glen Stover Agriculture Travis Benhart
Wilson Shoupe Post Grad Scholarship
Scholarship Schelby Beach Lester L. Werntz Renewal Scholarship
Taylor Tweed Elizabeth Siebert
Stacy Stover Memorial Scholarship
Gregory James Shrader Memorial Lauren Willow Gene and Margie White Scholarship
Scholarship Kaylee Beard, Maylai Stewart
Kaila Butterworth, Kaleb Scott John P. and Nancy K. Stozich
Memorial Scholarship George and Shirlee Whitson
Robert and Clara Shroy Scholarship Elise Billmaier, Zachary Montgomery Scholarship
Abby Patterson Bailey Rader
The Tent Maker Scholarship Fund
Jerry Silveus Agriculture Victoria Cox Nathan C. Wilson Trade and
Scholarship Industrial Technology Memorial
Katyann Graham Golden M. Tong Scholarship Scholarship
Carley Coppler Joshua Jacoby
Bill Slack Memorial Scholarship Fund
Ryan Shorter Mary Jo Urshalitz Music Scholarship Leo and Virginia Woodward
Gabrielle Calvert, Connor Hoverman, Memorial Scholarship
FHS Social Studies Teacher Maggie Rucki Emma Strong
Memorial Scholarship
Katherine Wilson Mary Jo Urshalitz Nursing Mariann Dana & Charles Jacob
Scholarship Younger Scholarship
Jan W. Sorgenfrei Scholarship Paige Bennett, Logan Boyd, Austin Shuck Grace Dickmann
Kaylee Beard
Jeanette T. and Leo J. Vielhaber Mariann Dana & Charles Jacob
Scholarship Younger Renewal Scholarship
Laura Fish Rachelle Crow, Breeann Lauer, Hyun Woo
Suh
Scholarship Grants Continued | 57
Christopher Jon Younger Paul Randolph Younger Renewal
Richard Fox Boden Fisher, Lindsay George, Jenna
Lewis
Christopher Jon Younger Renewal
Scholarship Scott Charles Younger
Hannah McClellan, Timothy Polelle, Scholarship
Luke Taylor Noah Murdock
Stephen Dana Younger Scott Charles Younger Renewal

Alyssa Montalbine Rasheed Ajala, Amanda Campbell,
Marisa Kreinbihl
Stephen Dana Younger Renewal
Scholarship Linda B. Ziegler Scholarship
Patrick Breen, David Hoban, Emily Emily Howard
Schaefer
George Randolph & Harriett

Jacobs Younger Scholarship
Jennifer Streif
George Randolph & Harriet

Jacobs Younger Renewal
Scholarship
Mikayla Stanfield, Kortney Stanfield
Paul Randolph Younger

Scholarship
Katelin Kreinbrink

Education and Literacy Grants
Total Hancock Education Fund Grants = $56,247
Arcadia Local Schools Performance with Jacobs Primary and Hancock Education Fund Grant
$1,063/one year - Engineering of Bottle Bigelow Hills Schools Committee
Racers project Kimberly Bash
$6,000/one year - 21st Century skill Mary Ann Culver
$3,635/one year - 3-D Future building for innovative careers Laura Finney
technology project Teresa Lambert
$6,000/one year - “Join Phalanges, Paul Moyer
Findlay City Schools Feather, Furs and Flukes Around the Cassie Ohlrich
$733/one year - Creating an all season World” project Barb Tidd
garden at Washington Pre-School Jane Vanden Eynden
Hancock County Education
$2,000/one year - “Collaboration and Service Center
Creativity in the Geometry Classroom” $5,880/one year - Madcap Puppets
project at Findlay High School Two-Week Residency Program
$2,237/one year - Chamberlin Hill $6,000/one year - Curriculum for

- Birchaven Connection program students with significant cognitive
to develop literacy skills and disabilities, autism and intellectual
intergenerational relationships disabilities
$2,624/one year - Sensory outlets - Van Buren Local Schools

calming measures for overstimulation $6,000/one year - STEM (Science,
with special needs students Technology, Engineering and Math) labs
for student in grades K-8
$4,000/one year - High interest books
for the library at Lincoln Elementary
School
$4,400/one year - “Non-fiction: Real

People/Animals Making Real Differences
and Books Without/With Few Words”
project
$5,675/one year - Missoula Theatre

After-School Theatre Camp and
Education and Literacy Grants | 59

Total HancockREADS Grants = $3,484
Hancock County Educational HancockREADS Grants Committee
Service Center Kimberly Bash
$632/one year - 7 Habits of Happy Kids Mary Kay Combs
books to further integrate this method Jane McCleary
into local county schools Linda Miller
Kim Plesec
Liberty-Benton Local Schools Linda VanDerMolen
$2,852/one year - Key Links leveled Jeff Winkle
readers for guided reading groups at
the elementary level
Total Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring Grants = $56,046

The following one-year grants were awarded to support early Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring
literacy intervention through the use of mentors. Grant Committee
Kimberly Bash
$9,975 - Arlington Local Schools Linda Miller
$10,500 - Findlay City Schools (Lincoln) Linda VanDerMolen
$10,600 - Arcadia Local Schools
$10,994 - Findlay City Schools (Jefferson)
$13,977 - Liberty-Benton Local Schools
Total Granted in 2017 = $3.9 million

Guidelines for Grantseekers
What does The Community Foundation typically fund?
Successful applications typically address problems to be solved or opportunities to be seized in the Greater Hancock County
area. Grant requests should include some or all of the following elements:
• Programs serving Hancock County residents.
• Programs that make a substantial difference in the quality of community life.
• Programs that avoid unnecessary duplication of services.
• Programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes.
• Programs that help nonprofit organizations build capacity and become more effective.
• Programs that include financial and other strategic commitments from funding organizations other than The Community
Foundation.
• Programs that expand meaningful civic engagements and build social capital.
• Programs that address prevention as well as remediation.
• Programs that acknowledge and respect diversity and help bridge differences among individuals, organizations and
communities.
• Organizations with fiscal soundness and plans for continuing their program in the future.
• Organizations that demonstrate sustainability.
• Organizations that facilitate collaboration among relevant groups.
• Organizations that use or expand upon demonstrated and documented best practices.
• Organizations that leverage change in the capacity of community-wide systems rather than individual organizations.
• On a case by case basis, requests for technology funding will be considered as part of a program request if specific criteria
are met. Contact program staff to discuss.
Thinking about submitting a grant request?
Visit www.community-foundation.com and view the Grants section of our website. Our Guidelines for Grantseekers will give
you detailed information regarding our grant process. Our Program Officers are also available to meet with you and discuss
your ideas, providing guidance through the entire grant process. Contact our office at (419) 425-1100 with any questions
you may have. Visit www.community-foundation.com to download the full guidelines.
Guidelines for Grantseekers | 61

The Power of Endowment
An endowment is established by a donor who
1 makes a gift to create a lasting legacy in support
of the community or a specific cause.
Margaret Foster was born and raised in Findlay and taught locally
for many years. She established several funds through her estate,
including the M. Margaret Foster Women & Children’s Fund to
support her passions after her lifetime.
2 These funds are invested so that the endowment

continues to grow forever.
As a field of interest fund, Margaret’s fund will address needs as they

emerge in the area of her choosing. The fund stays flexible enough
to meet community needs as they change over time.
A portion of this endowment is used annually,

3 as a grant, to support the cause specified by the
donor.
A total of $105,215 has been donated to the M. Margaret Foster

Women & Children’s Fund since its creation. In 13 years, the fund
has awarded $36,492 in grants for important community projects.
Today, the fund balance remains strong at $123,028, allowing for
more good work to be done in the community now and forever.
M. Margaret Foster

Finance & Investment Committee
Finance & Investment Committee Members are stewards of The Community Foundation’s assets. Specifically, members review financial
statements and reports, safeguard the organization’s assets and monitor investment performance.
J. Alec Reinhardt Garry Peiffer Hon. Allan Davis Thomas Donnell John Haywood John Koehler Gwen Kuenzli
Chairperson Chairperson Member Member Member Member Member
(Jan. - May) (June - Dec.)
The Board of Trustees, working through its Finance &

Investment Committee, establishes investment guidelines
and policies for the management of The Community
Foundation’s assets. Fund Evaluation Group (FEG)
monitors investment performance of assets held by the
following managers in 2017:
• Edward Jones • JP Alerian MLP Fund
• Evanston Capital • Merrill Lynch
Management, LLC • Pyramis Global Advisors
• Falcon Investment • SVP Global
Advisors, LLC • Victory Capital
Charles Younger J. Michael Wilder Katherine Karen Smith • Fifth Third Bank Management, Key Bank
Member Member Kreuchauf Ex-Officio • Huntington Bank
Ex-Officio Member Member
Finance & Investment Committee | 63
Condensed Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Financial Position Statements of Activities
(As of December 31, 2017 and 2016) (For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016)
2017 2016 2017 2016

Assets Revenue and Support
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 4,033,607 $ 11,331,822 Contributions $ 2,840,494 $ 10,381,496
Investments, at Fair Value 123,630,639 101,452,180 Investment Income 3,978,807 2,525,801
Receivables and Other Assets 244,410 231,184 Realized (Losses)/Gains 333,052 (1,254,451)
Net Property & Equipment 4,002,314 4,136,826 Unrealized Gains/(Losses) 12,746,203 5,987,312
Total Assets $ 131,910,970 $ 117,152,012 Changes in Value of Split Interest Agreements (24,670) (20,905)
Other Revenue 463,640 385,734
Liabilities and Net Assets Total Revenue and Support 20,337,526 18,004,987
Grants Payable and Other Liabilities $ 1,183,905 $ 1,418,782
Remainder Trust & Annuity Payable 150,756 164,790 Expenses
Funds Held for Agencies 6,673,403 5,752,102 Grants $ 3,939,618 $ 3,753,712
Note Payable 2,179,692 2,409,214 Program 1,028,467 1,185,967
Total Liabilities 10,187,756 9,744,888 Management and General 564,280 403,079
Fundraising 489,071 383,135
Net Assets 121,723,214 107,407,124 Total Expenses 6,021,436 5,725,893
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 131,910,970 $ 117,152,012
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets $ 14,316,090 $ 12,279,094
Net Assets, Beginning of Year 107,407,124 95,128,030
Net Assets, End of Year $ 121,723,214 $ 107,407,124
The Foundation is audited annually by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. Complete audited financial statements are available upon request.

2017 Assets by Fund Type Total Assets (in millions)
35% Funds for the Common Good $132
34% Donor Advised
$117
$103
$81 $83
2017 Annual Report

3% Field of 101 West Sandusky Street, Suite 207
Interest 10% Designated Findlay, Ohio 45840
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
7% Agency (419) 425-1100
8% Scholarships www.community-foundation.com
3% Supporting Organization
2017 Contributions: $2.8M Total Grants (in millions) Editor

43% Designated Funds
Genna Freed
$3.9 $3.9
33% Donor Advised Funds $3.8
Design & Production

AR Marketing
Printed by
Millstream-Kennedy Inc.
$2.2
$1.9
Photography
AR Marketing
Louden Photography
13% Scholarship Funds
2% Funds for the
Common Good 6% Agency Funds 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
3% Field of Interest Funds
101 West Sandusky Street, Suite 207 | Findlay, Ohio 45840
(419) 425-1100 | www.community-foundation.com

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Grantmaking Since Inception

Year Founded 2% Arts, Culture,

Foundation Staff Members 5 Grants Awarded 42

Board of Trustees 6 Guidelines for Grantseekers 61

Reasons to Give 7 The Power of Endowment 62

Onward: The Next 25 Years 8 Finance and Investment Committee 63

Dorney Legacy Society 10 Condensed Financial Statements 64

New Funds of the Foundation 16

The Family Center 24

Community Heart & Soul 26

Faces of the Foundation 28

Katherine Kreuchauf, CFRE

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Foundation Staff Members | 5

With sincere thanks to our Trustees who retired in 2017

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50 North Camp Fire

Washington Pre-School Program Rawson Proud

Reasons to Give Through The Community Foundation

Responsive to you. Our staff is here

In 2017, The Community Foundation utilized these funds to

Becoming a Legacy Member

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Dorney Legacy Society | 11

12 | The Community Foundation • 2017 Annual Report

Alex Wagner Dick and Karen Zunkiewicz Ruth Ball

Sheree Wagner Sue Freel Tom Joseph

Susan Jost, Barbara Deerhake, Sabrina Kirk

Alec Reinhardt 2017 Donors | 13

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Where we go from here is up to you.

Dr. A. Kasra and Mrs. Judith Ann

New Funds of the Foundation

Robert and Shirley Smith Family

Pam & Rod Russell New Funds of the Foundation | 21

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New Funds of the Foundation | 23

Clothing Supplies Medical Services

Community Heart & Soul

26 | The Community Foundation • 2017 Annual Report

The Stewardship Team began implementing the plan by

$2,000 – Awarded to the Village of McComb for improvements

$1,200 – Awarded to McComb Church of Christ for movies

$1,000 – Awarded to McComb Local Schools for an after-school

$500 – Awarded to McComb Local Schools for a used sporting

$500 – Awarded to the McComb Rotary Club to recognize

Community Heart & Soul | 27

Cooper has also established two scholarship funds at The

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Tom with His Grandsons

“Private therapy averages $4.23 per

The Grace Speaks Fund of The Community Foundation was

Grace in the 2018 Gliding Stars Ice Show

Grace Playing in the Miracle League

Agency Fund: Grace Speaks Fund | 33

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School Trip to Washington D.C. Annual Village Festival

Students Supporting #GivingTuesday

Village Welcome Sign Designated Fund: The Arlington School Foundation | 35

“My parents enjoyed watching their grandchildren participate in

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Scholarship Fund: Earl and Laverne Irons Family Scholarship | 39

In 10 years, $447,000 has Raise the Bar Hancock County