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(Hendricks County) 4-H Foundation Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2005 by the Hendricks County 4-H Youth Council. The purpose of this fund is to enhance the quality of the 4-H program and to provide awards and scholarships to youth participating in the Hendricks County 4-H program.

(Hendricks County) 4-H Horse and Pony Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2005 by the Hendricks County Horse and Pony Club Board of Directors. The purpose of this fund is to support the Horse and Pony Project, to enhance educational opportunities of the members, and to provide awards to Horse and Pony members.

(Hendricks County) 4-H Youth Council Fund
This endowed fund was established in 1997 by the Hendricks County 4-H Youth Council.  The purpose of this fund is to support to the Hendricks County 4-H Youth Council.

V. Lloyd Acton Leadership in Education Scholarship Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2000 by Lloyd Acton's family and friends in celebration of a "special" birthday, his retirement from Eli Lilly, and his re-election to the Avon School Board for a 6th term. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship for an Avon High School graduating senior who will be entering the field of education.

(Hendricks County) AgrIInstitute Fund
See Hendricks County AgrIInstitute Fund.

Amo Community Building Improvement Fund
This non-permanent fund was established in 2011 by the Amo Community Building Committee to provide support for improvements to the Amo community building.

Amo High School Alumni Education Fund
This endowed fund was established in 1996 by the Alumni of Amo High School. The purpose of this fund is to provide educational grants for citizens to Clay Township. These grants can be for graduating seniors as well as community projects that would further education i.e. libraries.

Amo R.A.I.L.S. Fund
This non-permanent fund was established in 2002 by Restoring the Amo Interurban Into a Library Society (RAILS). The purpose of this fund is to raise funds to refurbish the Amo Interurban Railroad Station and convert it into a library.

Anderson Family Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2000 by Ben and Dorotha through a Charitable Remainder Trust. The purpose of this fund is to benefit charitable organizations in Plainfield and Hendricks County.

Jennifer N. Atkinson & Melissa S. Ellis Memorial Scholarship Fund
This designated endowed fund was established in 1999 by Jennifer and Melissa's families in memory of the two girls who were killed in an automobile accident. The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to Tri-West high school graduating seniors.

Avon American Legion Post 145 Fund
This non-permanent fund was established in 2012 to provide support to Avon American Legion Post 145 for construction of a new facility.

Avon Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund
This endowed fund was established in 1998 by the Avon Chamber of Commerce. This purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship for a graduate of Avon High School that will be majoring in business.

Avon Community Matching Grant Fund
This endowed fund was established through the Community Foundation's Community Matching Grant Program in 2007. The fund will benefit projects in Avon.

Avon High School Alumni Scholarship Fund
This endowed fund was established in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs. Rex McClain. The purpose of this fund is to give a scholarship to an Avon Alumni family member graduating from Avon High School.

Avon Junior Athletic Association Fund
This non-permanent fund was established in 2006 by the Avon Junior Athletic Association's board of directors. The purpose of this fund is to support programs that benefit youth in Avon who are interested in sports.

(Friends of) Avon Troop #392 Fund
This non-permanent fund was established in 2000 by the Troop Leader. The purpose of this fund is to help raise funds and support for the Boy Scout Troop #392

Avon/Washington Township Public Library Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2005 by the Avon/Washington Township Public Library Board of Directors. This fund will provide the library with funds annually to meet needs now and in the future.

Bill Baker Family Legacy Fund
Barbara Baker established this endowed fund in 2007 in memory of her late husband, Bill. This Fund is a reminder of Bill and Barbara's desire to make a difference for their community.

Frank W. and Edna Mae Barnes Scholarship Fund
This designated endowed fund was established in 2001 by Frank W. Barnes in memory of his wife, Edna Mae who taught school for many years. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship for a graduating Cascade Senior attending college. The monetary award will be given to the student at the beginning of his/her sophomore year of college.

"Bear"ing Love Ministry Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2004 by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Groover. The purpose of this fund is to provide teddy bears to comfort children and adults alike who are suffering the effects of chemotherapy and cancer.

Al and Nancy Bennett Family Legacy Fund
This endowed legacy fund was established in 2007 by Al and Nancy Bennett.

Benson Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2000 by Ray and Mary Benson. The purpose of this fund is to provide funding for the preservation and acquisition of natural areas for public use, promote their access and efficient use by the public, for programming to promote higher education opportunities for adults and programs to promote life long learning in Hendricks County.

Beyond the Horizon Foundation
This non-permanent fund was established in 2010 by Horizon Hospice Care Inc. to provide grants to support "Celebration of Life" events for hospice patients and their families.

Suzi Biggerstaff Memorial Fund
This designated endowed fund was established in 1999 by Steve Biggerstaff in memory of his wife, Suzi Biggerstaff. The purpose of this fund is to continue Suzi's legacy of love of children and education by providing a scholarship to a graduating senior from Plainfield High School.

Cody Cole Blanton Memorial Endowment Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2004 by Chet and Mary Ann Blanton in memory of their son, Cody Cole Blanton. Because Cody enjoyed volunteering in the Moderate/Severe Disabilities Program at Plainfield High School, the Blantons thought it would be appropriate to designate grants for fun activities such as parties and field trips or other activities that will bring enjoyment to these students.

Blessing in Giving Fund

This fund was established in May 2009 by Christine Martin and her family to support single-parent families in need and families suffering from the loss of a child.  This fund holds various fundraising events to raise money to make grants.

Brian's Wish Endowment Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2002 by the Hall family, in memory of Brian Hall. Brian's wish was that there would be more public awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The purpose of the Fund will be to provide support to the Johns Hopkins Packard Center for ALS Research.

Brock Family Legacy Fund
This endowed legacy fund was established in 2007 in memory of Charles and Ethel Brock.

Gregory Alan Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund
This donor advised endowed fund was established in 2001 by John and Jeretta Brown in memory of their infant son, Gregory Alan Brown. The primary purpose of the fund is to provide a scholarship to a Tri-West High School senior.

Brownsburg 9/11 Fund

This fund was created to provide support to the World Trade Center Memorial Project by the Brownsburg Fire Territory and Local 4406. The Brownsburg Fire Territory and Local 4406 purchased a piece of steel from the 9/11 disaster to make a memorial display. This will be the only memorial of this type in the State of Indiana.

Brownsburg Beautification Fund
This non-permanent fund was established in 1998 by the Brownsburg Beautification Effort. The purpose of this fund is to help beautify Brownsburg.

Brownsburg Blast Off Project Fund
This non-permanent fund was established in 2000 by the Brownsburg "Blast Off" Committee. The original purpose of this fund was to provide funds to build the Brownsburg Blast-Off playground at Williams Park. Now, the money is available for upkeep and maintanence.

Brownsburg Bulldog's Building for the Future Fund

This non-permanent fund was established in 2008 by the Brownsburg High School Athletic Department to provide support for improvements to the athletic grounds and facilities at Brownsburg High School.

(Greater) Brownsburg Community Association Fund

This endowed fund was established in 1999 by citizens of Brownsburg. The purpose of this fund is to support a community center and a swimming pool for Greater Brownsburg community, if it comes into existence.

Brownsburg Community Matching Grant Fund
This endowed fund was established through the Community Foundation's Community Matching Grant Program in 2007. The fund will benefit projects in Brownsburg.

Brownsburg Kiwanis Club Foundation Fund
See (Brownsburg) Kiwanis Club Foundation Fund.

Brownsburg Parks Foundation Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2006 by the Brownsburg Parks Department. The purpose of this fund is to help provide support, enhance and maintain the Parks of Brownsburg. It also can be used to maintain and enhance the programs and recreational opportunities for Brownsburg citizens.

Louise W. Broyles Memorial Fund

This non-permanent donor-advised fund was created in 2011 from the proceeds of the Louise W. Broyles Charitable Remainder Trust.  The fund provides a scholarship to a graduating senior of Tri-West High School and an annual grant to the Distinguished Young Women program at Tri-West High School.

Ginny Buehler Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2004 by the colleagues and friends of beloved Brentwood Elementary teacher Ginny Buehler. Ginny lost her battle with cancer in 2003. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship for a Plainfield High School graduate.

Butler Fairman and Seufert Fund

This endowed fund was established in 2012 by Butler, Fairman & Seufert Civil Engineers to support the community of Plainfield, Indiana.

Priscilla Himsel Carrington Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was established by Barbara Edmondson, sister, Tom Himsel, brother, and Jetta Tarr, sister-in-law, for a Hendricks County graduating senior who has Type 1 diabetes.

Cartlidge Barn Fund

This field of interest fund was established by the Hendricks County Antique Tractor and Machinery Association in 2011 for restoring and maintaining the Cartlidge Barn at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds to serve as a historical and educational farm experience for people of all ages.

Kaden Cassidy Memorial Fund

This non-permanent fund was established in 2007 by Kevin and Stephanie Cassidy.  The purpose of this fund has yet to be determined.

Central Indiana Community Band Fund
This non-permanent fund was established in 2002 by Frank B. Collier. The purpose of this fund is to help provide a band for citizens of Hendricks County.

Central Indiana Land Trust-Burnett Woods Stewardship Fund
This endowed fund was established in 2003 by two anonymous donors that care deeply about preserving Hendricks County land for the enjoyment of future generations. This fund will provide support to Central Indiana Land Trust Inc. (CILTI) in order to maintain its ownership interest in and the nature preserve quality of its Burnett Woods state-dedicated nature preserve property in the Town of Avon, IN. A secondary purpose shall be to provide support to Central Indiana Land Trust Incorporated to carry out its role and mission as described by its governing documents.

Coatesville Community Development Fund
This endowed fund was established in 1999 by the Coatesville Community Development Association to provide funds for the Coatesville Volunteer Fire Department.

College Success Coalition Fund
This non-permanent fund was established in 2011 to create and sustain a culture of college access and success in Hendricks County. The goal is to encourage local organizations to promote college access activities.

Frank Cook Family Creative Arts Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was created by Frank Cook's family in 2009. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide a way for friends, family, and the community to honor the memory of Henry Franklin (Frank) Cook. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from any Hendricks County High School who exemplifies the term well-rounded student, has a conscientious academic record, service to his/her school through athletics and/or extra curricular activities and thoughtful goals for a future in the Creative Arts.

Bonnie S. Walton Cooprider Scholarship Fund
This non-permanent fund was established in 2002 by Bonnie Cooprider. The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship money to school cafeteria staff members who wish to attend seminars or additional training related to the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Tom and Delores Crews Family Fund
This endowed fund was established in 1999 by Tom and Delores Crews. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to various religious, educational and environmental organizations as specified by the donor.

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Avon High School
This endowed fund was established in 2000 by Crosser Communities in memory of Richard Crosser. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship for an Avon High School graduating senior. Preference is given to a student living in a Crosser Community.

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Brownsburg High School
This endowed fund was established in 2000 by Crosser Communities in memory of Richard Crosser. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship for a Brownsburg High School graduating senior. Preference is given to a student living in a Crosser Community.

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Tri-West High School
This endowed fund was established in 2000 by Crosser Communities in memory of Richard Crosser. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship for a Tri-West High School graduating senior. Preference is given to a student living in a Crosser Community.


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