Community Enrichment

As the Community Foundation of Hancock County, we host many funds that cover a wide range of causes and needs within our community. 


Bona de Frateri Fund

Established by Rick and Robert Roberts, this donor-advised fund provides the opportunity and flexibility for the brothers to recommend charitable grants to CFHC.

Bruce and Linda Muegge Family Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Building a Brighter McCordsville

The Town of McCordsville established a Fund giving citizens the opportunity to “Build a Brighter McCordsville” by supporting improvements and maintenance of the Town Hall Park, as well as future parks and recreation facilities.

Charles and Marianne Pasco Memorial Fund

Created by the Pasco children David, Richard, and Sally when they donated the family funeral home to CFHC, this fund generously provides for the maintenance and operating expenses of CFHC’s building property.

City of Greenfield Philanthropic Fund

This fund is established by the City to provide charitable benefit to donors for community enrichment activities.

Dennis C. and Evelyn C. Chapman Family Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Dett and Sue Dettwiler Community Development Fund

The estate of Sue Dettwiler created a fund that provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Don and Marcy Hoffman Family Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Doug and Sharon True Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Dr. Benny J. and Brenda W. Eaton Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Dr. Charles E. and Betty J. Jordan Community Development Fund

Created by Chuck and Betty, this fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities in Hancock County as they evolve and change over time.

Dr. Donald and Kenene Weymouth Family Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Dr. Reinhard L. and Marlise Bubenzer Community Development Fund

The Bubenzer’s created a fund that provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Edward and Patricia Buesking Community Development Fund

Established at the time of Patricia’s passing, this fund named to honor both her and her husband, provides resources to address community needs as those needs change over time.

Edward and Patricia Buesking Fund for First Responder Support

Dedicated to those who serve, this fund will provide support to Hancock County police, fire fighters, and emergency medical providers to promote community health and protection programs.

Feed Just One

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

FoxGardin Charitable Donor-Advised Endowment Fund

The Burgess Restaurant Group created this donor-advised fund which provides FoxGardin Kitchen and Ale the opportunity and flexibility to recommend grants to CFHC for charitable causes and organizations they feel compelled to support.

Fred and Becky Powers PGSCJ Family Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Gamble Family Charitable Endowment Fund

The Gamble Family created this donor-advised endowment fund so that Tom, Joyce, and their sons: Greg, Scott, and Eric, have the opportunity to recommend grants to CFHC for charitable causes meaningful to them.

Generations of Generosity

The children of Stephanie White-Longworth and Keith White created this donor-advised fund. It provides them the opportunity and flexibility to recommend charitable grants to CFHC for causes and organizations that meet the fund’s and the family’s objectives.

George and Dortha Shelby Community Development Fund

Named in honor of their parents, Jim, John, and Charles Shelby established this comprehensive fund to provide unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Greenfield Sertoma Club “Service to Mankind” Community Development Fund

Established by the Greenfield Sertoma Club in 2019, this comprehensive fund will carry on the Club’s legacy of service to mankind by addressing Hancock County needs and opportunities as they evolve and change over time.

Greg, Mary, Austin & Emily Gibble Community Development Fund

Named for the four members of the Gibble Family and in honor of Mary’s parents, John and Donna Scott, this comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Community Foundation of Hancock County Operating Fund

Founded by the CFHC Board of Directors to provide a perpetual stream of income, this fund allows the organization to sustain its ability to enrich and enhance life through philanthropy for generations to come.

Hancock County Enrichment Fund

Created by CFHC, this comprehensive, unrestricted fund addresses a broad range of needs–including future needs that often cannot be anticipated at the time your gift is made. The Enrichment Fund helps support long-term solutions; respond quickly to emergencies; and meet changing social, cultural, educational, and environmental needs in our local community.

Irene and Bert Curry Operational Fund

Irene and Bert saw the immense value in providing ongoing support to CFHC’s mission to enrich and enhance life in Hancock County. They generously created this fund to provide a perpetual stream of operating income.

JG3 – Jim, Jakala, and “Jake” Greig Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Jim and Pat Dunlavy Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund, established by Barbara Dunlavy Romans, in memory of her parents, provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

John C. Beeson Humanitarian Fund

This donor-advised fund, created by Karen Beeson to honor her son John, allows her and her daughters the opportunity and flexibility to recommend grants to CFHC for charitable causes and organizations that serve the less fortunate, exemplifying John’s passion for serving others.

John and Linda Zimmerman Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Karen and Bob Tarver Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Kenny & Wilma Phares Community Development Fund

Established in memory of her husband, Wilma Phares created a comprehensive fund that provides unrestricted income, allowing CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Kuker Family Community Development Fund in Honor of Jordan

Named in honor of their daughter, Jordan, Skip and Ellen established a fund that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Lee and Gretchen Hanna Charitable Fund

Lee and Gretchen Hanna’s unrestricted legacy gift allows CFHC the flexibility to meet Hancock County needs as those needs change over time.

Legacy Properties of Community Foundation of Hancock County Operating Fund

Founded by the CFHC Board of Directors to provide a perpetual stream of income, this fund provides support for the organization’s operating needs and capital improvements.

Mark and Ann Vail Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Medical Professionals’ Legacy Community Development Fund

Established by a medical professional who wishes to remain anonymous, this comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Michael and Susan Broome Community Development Fund in honor of Mitch, Molly, Narcissa, and Camille Broome

Named in honor of their grandchildren Mitch, Molly, Narcissa, and Camille, Mike and Susie Broome established this comprehensive fund to provide unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Monte and Tina Gruell Community Development Fund

Both Greenfield natives, Monte and Tina established an unrestricted fund that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Nancy King “Give Back To Your Community” Fund

Created by Nancy, known for her immense contribution of time and talent to the community, this fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities in Hancock County as they evolve and change over time.

NineStar Connect Ray of Light Fund

This corporate advised fund provides employees of NineStar Connect the opportunity to make grant recommendations for Hancock County charitable causes. Employees give generously to this permanent fund to ensure a bright future for the community they serve.

Norman and Anne Elsbury Community Development Funds

In 2019, Norman and Anne Elsbury established three community development funds to honor their children Kathy Elsbury Hall, Erin Elsbury Lowder (Jerry), and Kenny (Lori) Elsbury. These comprehensive funds will address Hancock County needs and opportunities as they evolve and change over time.

P. Jon and Deb Miller Community Development Fund in honor of Pearson & Jeannine Miller and Lawrence & Verda Johnson

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Pearson and Jeannine Miller Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Polizotto Family Operating Fund

Established by past CFHC employee Phyllis and her husband Kim Polizotto, this fund will provide operating support to CFHC.

Powers Gibson Seib Carpenter Joint Family Fund

This donor-advised fund, created by Fred and Becky Powers, provides their family the opportunity and flexibility to recommend grants to CFHC for charitable causes and organizations they feel compelled to support. Not only do the initials represent the last name of each of Fred’s children, but the core of the family’s belief system: “Praise God’s Son Christ Jesus”.

Pritzke Family Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Rick P. and Susan J. Edwards Community Development Fund

Following a long tradition of service and love for Hancock County, Rick and Susan established a comprehensive fund that provides unrestricted income, allowing CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Robert and Sue Wortman Family Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Robert D. and Norine G. Willits Community Development Fund

Established in memory of their parents, Patricia Edwards, Richard Willits, and Donna Benjamin along with their families, created a comprehensive fund that provides unrestricted income, allowing CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Robert G. and Wilma Jean Edwards Memorial Community Development Fund

Established in memory of their parents, Diana Shock, Bertie Lappe, Gary and Rick Edwards created a comprehensive fund that provides unrestricted income, allowing CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Robert G. Dugger Fund

This donor-advised fund provides Robert’s family the opportunity and flexibility to recommend grants to CFHC for charitable causes and organizations they feel compelled to support.

Rollin J., Donna, and Amelia Cossey Community Enrichment Fund

Created by Rollin to honor his late wife and daughter, this fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time. Rollin had a special place in his heart and asked that when the needs of children arise, they be addressed with this fund.

Ron and Nancy Dezelan Community Development Fund

The Board of Directors established this discretionary fund in 2004 to honor Nancy Dezelan, long-time Community Foundation of Hancock County Program Officer and first administrator of the Foundation’s grant and scholarship programs. Reflective of Nancy’s passion for Hancock County, the fund provides community enrichment grants that allow CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet to address the ever-changing needs and enhancement opportunities as they evolve and change over time.

Sandy and Bernie Miller Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Seevers/Kleiman Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Sharon Yates Community Development Fund

Established through the generous estate gift of Sharon Yates, this fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Terry and Linda Gellert Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

The Haeberle Family Foundation

Together with their children, Ben and Laura will direct the resources of their Foundation to charitable causes that touch their hearts.

The Hammons Family Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

The William G. Longworth Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Thomas N. and Carol L. Seng Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Thomas W. and Carole H. Bloodgood Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Timothy G. and Kim N. Clark Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

Tyler Girton Charitable Fund

At the young age of 16, Tyler established an Acorn Fund that he will grow over ten years. This donor-advised fund will provide him the opportunity and flexibility to recommend charitable grants to CFHC for causes and organizations that meet his charitable objectives.

W. Dale and Eva C. Miller Community Development Fund

Created by Jim Miller in honor of his parents Dale and Eva, this fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

W. Dale and Eva C. Miller Family Fund

Established by Jim Miller, Marla Miller Butcher, and Karen Miller Adrian in honor of their parents, this donor-advised fund makes grants with special preference to projects and programs in Blue River Township and the eastern part of Hancock County where the Millers were raised.

Walter W. Mitten Family Fund

This donor-advised fund provides Walter’s family the opportunity and the flexibility to recommend grants to CFHC for causes and organizations that meet the family’s charitable objectives.

Wayne and Sally Beck Community Development Fund

This comprehensive fund provides unrestricted income that allows CFHC the discretion to make grants that meet needs and opportunities as they evolve and change in our community over time.

White Family Foundation

The White family created this donor-advised fund with special preference for community development projects involving Shirley, Indiana, and surrounding areas. It provides their family the opportunity and flexibility to recommend charitable grants to CFHC for causes and organizations that meet the fund’s and the family’s objectives.

Wortman Family Foundation Endowment

The purpose of this fund is to support the Wortman Family Foundation, a component fund of the Blue River Community Foundation in Shelbyville, Indiana.

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