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Effecting Significant Impact

Table of Contents

1 Message from The Portland Foundation

2 Effecting Significant Impact – Jay County Promise

3 Donations, Memorials and Celebrations

7 Women’s Giving Circle

8 New Endowments

9 Funds of The Portland Foundation

28 Scholarships

28 Lilly Scholarship Recipient

31 Friends of Jay County Agriculture

32 Grants from Unrestricted & Field of Interest Funds

32 Teacher Creative Mini Grants

34 Financials

36 Dashboard

Back Cover Board of Trustees & Staff

The Portland Foundation2015 Annual ReportFront CoverPORTLAND WATER PARK – The Portland Foundation made its largest-evergrant of $250,000 towards the construction of the Portland Water Park,which opened Memorial Day weekend of 2016.

Dear Friends,

The Portland Foundation is honored to serve the Jay County community and has done so since December 17, 1951 when three localbusinessmen saw the need to create an organization that was designed to assist in the community’s future growth while serving as avehicle for community philanthropy. The Foundation exists to enhance the quality of life in Jay County by building communityendowment, awarding grants, and providing leadership on key community issues.

The recently completed Portland Water Park is a shining example of The Portland Foundation living out its mission. Because of theFoundation’s generous donors over the past 64 years, unrestricted assets have been built to a level that allowed the largest-evergrant of $250,000 to be awarded as the lead gift for the project that became a public-private partnership between the City of Portlandand nearly 300 community donors. The Foundation also provided leadership on the project by serving as fiscal agent and receiving$1.2 million in gifts from those community donors.

The board and staff are blessed to be able to serve the community by carrying out The Portland Foundation’s mission. Each of usthanks you for trusting us with carrying out your philanthropic legacy for Jay County.

With Gratitude,

Dean Jetter Douglas L. InmanPresident, Board of Trustees Executive Director

Message from The Portland Foundation

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JAY COUNTY PROMISEThe Jay County Promise is a program designed to improve educational attainment for the youth of Jay County by providing hope for every child to fulfill their post-secondary educational dreams.

In 2015, Jay County Promise became part of the Promise Indiana program which was established in 2013 by the Wabash County YMCA. Promise Indiana is acommunity driven model, designed to increase the number of students who have a 529 college savings account so that they are better prepared financially fortheir post-secondary educational careers.

The Portland Foundation granted $25,000 to John Jay Center for Learning to establish 529 college savings accounts at $25 each for 1,000 students in grades K-3 forthe 2015-16 school year and students in grades K and 5 for the 2016-17 school year. 734 students established Jay County Promise accounts during the 2015-16school year, and Jay County went from being the 59th ranked county in Indiana in the number of children age 18 and younger who have a 529 college savingsaccount to the 4th.

53% of the students who established accounts raised $25 for their 529 account from “Champions” in their lives. These students qualified for an additional $50 fortheir 529 account from community businesses, industries, and county government who provided matching funds.

The Portland Foundation believes strongly in the importance of establishing an expectation of post-secondary education for Jay County students and desires topartner with families to provide hope for these students as they work to fulfill their post-secondary educational dreams.

THEPORTLANDFOUNDATION


DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONSAnonymousBrooke AkerJeff & Robin AlbersonJerry & Annette AlexanderAlpha Associate Chapter of TriKappa

John & Dr. Mary ArmantroutMark & Evelyn ArnoldDavid Ashley & Tammy HanlinRod & Julia AshmanPat & Pam BennettBollenbacher & Associates, LLCLois BordersJohn & Dr. Carole BrighamRon & Joyce BrandonBryant Combine PartsBryant High School AlumniLarry & Sandy BubpHolly CalatrelloJohn & Helen CastonguayCity of PortlandBob & Rosie ClammeColdren & Frantz Attorneys at LawJohn & Diane ColdrenMarilyn ColemanWilliam & Connie ColemanRay CooneyKathleen J Cue EstateRyan DavidsonDelta Theta Tau SororityDMH Family Farms - Dennis &Marianne Horn

Phil Duke & FamilyFirst Bank of BerneJim & Julie ForcumAndy & Dayna FrantzPhil & Linda FrantzCharlie & Barb FreelRon & Loni FreemanRobert FreemyerFriends of the LimberlostPaul FulkersonMark GarringerPatricia GibsonGildersleeve Family Fund

Ethelyn GlentzerArleta GloverMichele GoldmanJB GoodrichJohn & Sarona GoodrichWil GoodrichGovernor I.P. Gray AlumniAssociation

Dr. Mark & Donna HaggenjosTerry & Sharon HammersDonald HanlinGeorge HanlinPhil & Diane HanlinLibby HarrisJim & Carol HedgesEdward HessStephanie HicksBill & Becky HinkleRandy & Karla HopkinsDennis & Marianne HornJoyce HornBarry & Elizabeth HudsonTracy HuelskampDavid & Tonya HyattLarry & Sandra ImelDoug InmanJane JacksonJohn & Denise JanakJay County Cancer Society WalkAgainst Cancer

Jay County High SchoolJay County High School FFAJay County Historical SocietyJay Lodge #87 Free & AcceptedMasons

Dean & Margie JetterDavid & Mary JohnsonRyan & Kelly JohnsonJoe & Carol JohnstonRex & Carolyn JournayRonald & Patricia JoynerSusan KnightWade & Susan KohlerRon & Mary LauxJoanna Lehner

David & Jani LittlerGeorge & Nancy LopezLoy Auction & RealtyMadison AlumniMegan MartinRebecca MatchettBill & Kim McAbeeGregory McCallisterJim & Mary McCordHelen McCreerySarah McCreeryMeshberger Brothers StoneCorporation

Patrick & Barbara MillerJohn MooreMuhlenkamp Building CorporationDr. Stephen & Marla MyronAbby Feazell NeelyBarbara OxleySarah OvermeyerJoni PenrodMike & Carol PolingPortland Breakfast Optimist ClubCynthia PortteusRichard & Kathy PriceToby QuakenbushPhil & Sue RagerNed & Linda ReesKeith RennerJohn RigbyMary Helen RigbyChad RinkerJoel & Connie RobertsDennis & Christine RodgersDerek RodgersS.D.P. ManufacturingDuane & Rose SautbineJames SchwartzHolli Smith & FamilyDon & Jane SpencerRon & Shirley StaufferBetty StoneJune Study Charitable Gift AnnuityJim & Pat SudhoffJane Switzer

Julie TeeterRuth Tharp EstateCarol TrimmerJeffrey-Conrad & Jenelle Uyemura-Reyes

Robert & Karen VanceJoe VinsonNorman Vinson Memorial FundKaren WarrickTim WattRob & Mindy WeaverDavid & Marjorie WellmanElizabeth WellmanGary & Diane WhitenackDale WidmanRuth Ann WidmanWilliamson Spencer & PenrodFuneral Homes

Jennifer WoffordChris WoltermannJohn & Gretchen YoungJudy ZearbaughJim & Carol Zimmerman

Freedom Park DonorsKaren BishopClyde BrayDave CramerCharlie FreelGoodrich Family FoundationPaul GriesingerAngie IngramRoger InmanDean & Margie JetterLester & Jody LeeTerry RobbinsGene StiglemanMark StiglemanFrancis StonerElizabeth UppTom & Sherry WeaverJoan Wendel

Friends of Jay CountyAgriculture Donors

Matt & Jenny JohnsonTom & Phyllis JohnsonMinnich PoultryTrent & Sarah Paxson

Indiana BicentennialCelebration

AnonymousJay County REMC

Jay County PromiseProgram

Jamie & Carissa AlfredLindsey ArmstrongJohn & Betty BestRob & Gale BicknellBloomfield Elementary SchoolBollenbacher & Associates, LLCBart & Kelly BrandenburgLonnie & Jane BrewerGreg & Carey BruswickRon & Lisa BunchColdren & Frantz Attorneys At LawJohn & Kathy Corwin

Mark & Jennifer DeHoffJoe & Gail DuesEast Elementary SchoolRobert & Letisha EnyartFCC IndianaFirst Bank of BerneFort Recovery IndustriesAdam & Catherine FugiettLadge & Cherryl GambillGeneral Shanks Elementary SchoolElizabeth GillumJohn & Sarona GoodrichSpencer & Amanda HatzellBen & Amy HawbakerKindra HensleyGary & Teresa HermanFrank & Pamela HooseJeanne HouchinsBarry & Elizabeth HudsonZack & Kristy HudsonInman U-Loc StorageMike & Kerry ImelBrandon & Sharon JacobsJay County CommissionersJay County HospitalJay County Medical SocietyJay County REMCJay School CorporationJoe & Bethany JohnsonJudge Haynes Elementary SchoolKappa Kappa Kappa AlphaAssociate Chapter

Kiwanis Club of PortlandJeremey & Ashley KnapschaferRhonda LambertRepresentative Kevin Mahan inCelebration of Jeremy Gulley

MainSource Financial GroupAnthony & Amanda MayRyan & Laura McFarlandJohn & Beth McShaneJoe & Evelyn MongWest & Marisa Moore

Adam & Katerina MorehousMoser EngineeringChad & Candace MuhlenkampLuke & Mary MuhlenkampLarry & Donna NuckolsPak-a-SakPennville Custom CabinetryPennville Elementary SchoolJennifer PetersPOET Biorefining PortlandPortland Rotary ClubRedkey Elementary SchoolJack & Connie RonaldChristy ShauverAutumn ShephardSiegrist Farms - Eric & Jani SiegristDouglas SmitleySheila SnyderJohn SpencerNathaniel & Wendy SpringerNathaniel & Erica SteedEric StephenDr. Mark & Lois TatmanUnited Way of Jay CountyBerniece UppJesse & Audrea WalterSteve & Janelle WendelGary & April WesleyWestlawn Elementary SchoolWPGWWalmartYour Home Properties

Portland Water ParkProject Donors

Roy & Debbie AdamsSteve & Bev ArnoldJoday & Beth AukerAker-Taylor Plumbing & HeatingDr. Christian & Missy Bader FamilyDr. Eric & Kristi BettsRon & Mary Ellen BickelBig Rock Foundation CorpJohn & Dr. Carole Brigham

Richard & Diane ByrumRichard & Carolyn CarducciMichael & Denise CollinsGail ComptonSarah CountrymanDon & Cindy Denney FamilyBrad & Lori DeRomeDisplay Craft SignsDMH Family Farms - Dennis &Marianne Horn

Kim & Jenna DunfeeDr. Tom & Rita Dunn FamilyEvans’ Fine JewelryFCC IndianaFirst Merchants CorporationFisher PackingJim & Julie ForcumDennis & Debra FordSteve Ford & Jane SwitzerRon & Loni FreemanShannon D Freeman-FroggeGamma Alpha Chapter of Psi IotaXi Sorority

Mayor Randy & Carol GeesamanDr. Malcolm GeorgePatricia L. GibsonDon & Deanna GillespieDonald GillespieGeorge GoldsworthyNeil & Meg HabeggerAnita HallJeff & Mellissa, Matthew and JoeyHall

James & Vena HareEarl “Pete” & Shirley HaydenJames & April HeersBill & Becky HinkleDan & Sharon Hoffman in memoryof Gary L. Foltz

Tom & Kim HomanBill & Arlene HornBarry & Elizabeth HudsonZach & Kristy HudsonBarry & Ami Huffman

Dick & Carolyn HugDean & Jennifer Inman FamilyIU Health Ball Memorial HospitalDoug & Debbie JacksonJay County Association forCrippled Children & AdultsEndowment

Jay County BeverageJay County Chamber of CommerceJay County HospitalJay County Medical SocietyJay County REMCJay County REMC EmployeesJay Financial AdvisorsJay-Randolph DevelopmentalServices

Dean & Margie JetterHenry & Jeanette JohnsonMatt & Jenny JohnsonKappa Kappa KappaLarry & Beth LandonDave & Jennifer Young LilesDavid & Judy LilesMax & Sheri LudyVeryl & Betty LyonsMainSource Financial GroupGary & Dr. Bonnie MaitlenMarsh SupermarketsChad MillerPaul & Norma MinnichWilliam & Connie MooreDr. Bob Morrison Memorial SwimFund

Moser EngineeringOmega Lodge No. 281 I.O.O.F.Parkview Signature CarePatriot FitnessTrent & Sarah PaxsonPlant, Hoe, & Hope Garden ClubJeffrey & Carla PogueJeannine PoolePortland Breakfast Optimist ClubPortland Lions ClubPortland True Value

Sarah RauneckerEric ReynoldsEric & Pam RogersJack & Connie RonaldGary & Julayne RossJoe & Cindy RuchgyAndy & Pam SchemenaurHarry & Carolyn ScottPete & Camille ShawverDoug & Dee ShidlerJoe & Diane SiegristMike & Gloria SimonsIvan & Jamie SmeltzerChristopher & Jennifer SnowSonoco Protective SolutionsTerry & Betty St. MyersRon & Shirley StaufferIrene StoneLonnie & Virginia StoutCharlie & Vicki TagueMatt & Erica TomanoTrees Are Us, Inc.Gary & Sue TrobridgeTyson FoodsPaul & Linda VesperryPete & Lisa VoglerJoellen VormohrW & M ManufacturingDavid & Carolyn WadeJamie WagnerBarry & Chris WeaverTom & Sherry WeaverTravis & Holly WeaverDr. & Mrs. Jerry WhetzelFlorence WileyMark WilsonDavid & Amy YoungJohn & Gretchen YoungTom & Joyce YoungJim & Carol Zimmerman

DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONS


DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONSWomen’s Giving Circle

DonorsCassi AlbersonRobin AlbersonSuzie ArnoldJanet BarrettPam BennettAngie BentzKatie BrennekeDr. Carole BrighamSandy BubpJane CarlinRosie ClammeDiane ColdrenSharlette ColeGail ComptonSharon DavisPhyllis DeSmet-HowardShirley DeWittJune DomingoDr. Barbara DowningSue DunnJanice DurhamCyndy EversJulie ForcumJeanna FordLinda FrantzDeanna GillespieEthelyn GlentzerGloria GreenMeg HabeggerSharon HammersDiane HanlinCarol HedgesShirley HerrinZola HidyAmanda HirschyMarianne HornTammy HornMarijane HouckElizabeth HudsonLucille HummerMargie JetterPhyllis Johnson

Lola JoyKate JuilleratLinda KennedyTheresa LinnDr. Bonnie MaitlenRebecca MatchettMargaret McBrideJacqualin McCollumGwen McDanielJoyce MilliganJoni PenrodBeverly PriestMary Helen RigbyCletes RinesJulia SchwomeyerJoy ScottenWilburta ShannonAmber SimosHeather SimpsonRose SnowBetty StoneMerylin StrohlJanice StuckyJean StuckyJane SwitzerLois TatmanReda Theurer-MillerJoyce TiptonJudith Toms-MedlerAlice ValentineRuth Ann WidmanFlorence WileyGretchen YoungJudy ZearbaughRuth Ann ZichtLouAnn Zimmerman

MemorialsIN MEMORY OF JUDY ADAIRMark Wilson

IN MEMORY OF MATT AKERA. Landon Excavating

Accelerated CuringJoseph Acker, JrAker PlumbingAker-Taylor Plumbing, Heating andA/C

Ellen AkerMichael & Linda AkerTyler Aker & Chelsea SnipesJerry & Annette AlexanderArch Bridge KroozersArm’s Auto BodyLinda AshmanMichael AshmanWilliam & Tina BechtolRobert & Denice BellKurt BoeckmanBollenbacher & Associates, LLCLynn BoolmanLarry & Sue BrandenburgCity of PortlandCity of Union CityClear Chiropractic IndianaD & C of St. AnthonyCharles & Melissa DenneyDunkirk Volunteer Fire DepartmentDunn Family Dental CareMike EngelsLori FergusonFirst Bank of BerneThe Flower NookFort Recovery Construction &Equipment

Franklin’s Electrical ServiceKevin & Kelley FrazeRalph & Patricia FrazeeMichael & Shannon FroggeG & G Oil Co. of IndianaJodi GoodhewJohn & Sarona GoodrichGuy Tressler ExcavatingDr. Mark & Donna HaggenjosHarris MechanicalJeff & Tammy HornFloyd & Agnes HowellInman Insurance

Inman U-Loc StorageJay County BeverageJay County REMCJay County Sheriff’s ReserveJay Financial AdvisorsJay Home InspectionsPatricia JellisonKevin KellerMargaret LindseyLink DozingJacob & Amy LinkGeorge LopezGary & Dr. Bonnie MaitlenLeslie & Cindy MarckelEric & Lori MarkEmily McKibbenDru & Sara MercerDerek MillsAnn MorrisBrent & Whitney MosbyMoser EngineeringJoshua & Sheri MuhlenkampLee & Sharon NewmanRay & Cindy NewtonKeith & Melissa OsterholtPak-a-SakPatriot FitnessSusan PetefishDavid PhilebaumPioneer PackagingPOET Biorefining PortlandPortland Auto PartsPortland Evening Optimist ClubPortland Rotary ClubPortland Veterinary ClinicPortland Volunteer FiremenAlfred & Erica PostSarah PritchardNed & Linda ReesEric & Shelli RigsbeeDr. Ed SchmitGregory & Randi StevensTravis & Abby TheurerTJ’s Concrete WorkTri-State Gas Engine & Tractor

AssociationUnited Way of Jay CountyV2 MotusPatricia WebsterRoman & Christy WenningWilliamson Spencer & PenrodFuneral Homes

Randy Young, Jr.

IN MEMORY OF RICHARD (DICK)ARNOLD

Betty KenyonRob & Mindy Weaver

IN MEMORY OF LEE ATHAJoe & Susan Sommers

IN MEMORY OF DAVIDBRINKERHOFF

Bill & Kim McAbee

IN MEMORY OF JOHN ANDMARJORIE COLLINS

Nancy Rines

IN MEMORY OF SETH CORWINAnonymousDavid Ashley & Tammy HanlinLaura BickelColdren & Frantz Attorneys at LawDunkirk Volunteer Fire DepartmentMarilyn ColemanHarvey & Diana DeHoffPaul DillmanEast Jay Middle School StudentsMary EvansDwane & Terri FordMike & Cathy GarringerJanice HampshireDennis & Marianne HornDave & Jackie HouckRalph & Janice JamesBrian Jobe FamilyPatricia Joyner


McEwen TradingPennville Volunteer FireDepartment

Thomas StatonJonah TankersleyPhilip & Amy WeaverLucinda Welch

IN MEMORY OF SHIRLEYCRAWMER

Tom & Phylis Upp

IN MEMORY OF DON DOWGeorge & Vickie Spradling

IN MEMORY OF DR. KATHLEENGALBRAITH

Dan & Dr. Charlene BartonDr. Mark & Donna Haggenjos

IN MEMORY OF MARY HELENNORTH GILDERSLEEVE

Gildersleeve Family Fund

IN MEMORY OF DORISGOLDMAN

Jim & Julie ForcumDr. Mark & Donna HaggenjosBill & Becky Hinkle

IN MEMORY OF BUTCH GRIDERBill & Kim McAbee

IN MEMORY OF WELDONHAMMA

Robert Zimmerman

IN MEMORY OF LARRY W.HANLIN

Marilyn Bourne

IN MEMORY OF ZACH HUMMERJerry & Krystal BellMarc & Tammy Bogenschutz

Joseph & Julie DuncanDunkirk Glass Days CommitteeClaire FennigMichael & Farrah GibsonRyan Hummer & Brandi GillandDaniel & Juli KahligBradley & Melissa KriegBruce & Lisa ManorTiffany MidlamAnn MorrisLee & Sharon NewmanDavid & Tracy RyderRyan & Jessica RogersTabitha SomersJeremy & Tabbi WassonJonathan & Karin WyattDustin & Kayci Zimmerman

IN MEMORY OF FRANK INMANRoger & Bev Inman

IN MEMORY OF GARY INMANRoger & Bev Inman

IN MEMORY OF JIMMIE INMANRoger & Bev Inman

IN MEMORY OF LEE INMANRoger & Bev Inman

IN MEMORY OF RON JOYNERBarney Freedman

IN MEMORY OF FRED LINGO4-R FarmsDavid Ashley & Tammy HanlinJean BantzRick & Carol BantzBryant Combine PartsJeff BurkRex & Kathy CarpenterWilliam & Connie ColemanDavid & Carol CummingsBrad & Mary Lou DanielsGary & Betty Daniels

Tyler & Cara DunningtonLarry & Moretta EadsLuann FugiettRichard & Cynthia GarringerDoug & Donna GeesamanGloria GreenJeanne HouchinsSeth & Rhonda IschSteven & Nancy IschJeni LingoMatt & Sarah Lingo FamilyFrederick & Shirley MannBruce & Sue Ann McLaughlinToby MorehousLarry MoserDewey & Karla OsborneBob SchmitRotch & Laurinda ShopeRobert & Lori SwisshelmHarold & Sandy TowellVan Wert County CoonhuntersAssociation

Keith & Kimberly WillDoyle & Norma WilliamsRod & Kristine Wolford

IN MEMORY OF FREDLONGNECKER

Thelma Milligan

IN MEMORY OF DIANNEMATHIAS

Lon & Sheri Racster

IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETHMCCURDY

Steve & Betty, Colton, Matthew,Catherine Smith

Garry & Jody WalkerMaude Walker

IN MEMORY OF DAVID BRENTMILLER

Portland Rotary Club

IN MEMORY OF BILL MILLIGANBob & Rosie ClammeBill & Kim McAbee

IN MEMORY OF RAYMONDMILLIGAN

Thelma Milligan

IN MEMORY OF JOHN MILLSJared & Janae Blasdel

IN MEMORY OF GREG &MARIANNE MOSER

Cynthia Moser

IN MEMORY OF CHUCK MOXLEYGeorge & Vickie Spradling

IN MEMORY OF ASHLEYMUHLENKAMP

June Study

IN MEMORY OF MARVINMUHLENKAMP

Charlie & Betty Muhlenkamp

IN MEMORY OF THERESAOVERLA

Victor & Thelma Overla

IN MEMORY OF NELL GLENTZERPENSINGER

Ethelyn GlentzerLaw Offices of Baker, Donelson,Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz

IN MEMORY OF KRIS ROSEJames & Maureen McKahan

IN MEMORY OF JENNIFER GOSSRITCHIE

Jared & Jenae BlasdelBill & Connie Bradley

IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN SAIN,JR.

Chad & Stephanie Hicks

IN MEMORY OF BETTYSPRADLING

Jim & Diana Ancil

IN MEMORY OF ROBERTSPRADLING

George & Vickie Spradling

IN MEMORY OF JUNE SHAWVERSTUDY

Ron & Mary ClementsCraig MillerGeorge MinnichRuby Morehous & FamilyTLS by Design

IN MEMORY OF JONATHONLEON STOUT

Mark Wilson

IN MEMORY OF DALE STURTZBill & Kim McAbee Family

IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM R.SUDHOFF

Cynthia PortteusRichard SchillingJim & Pat SudhoffSue Sudhoff

IN MEMORY OF KEN TATMANSteve & Bev ArnoldCharles AshcraftDr. Tom & Debra BantaJanet BarrettPat & Pam BennettTim & Chris CasterJill CastilloDr. Tom & Sue DunnJim & Julie ForcumCharlie & Barb Freel

DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONS


Dr. David & Robbin FullenkampBill & Becky HinkleGary & Dr. Bonnie MaitlenJim & Mary McCordEstella McDaniel & Children: Terry,Linda, Jane, Elaine, and Ann

Michael & Susan MedlerLarry & Candace MercerPatrick & Barbara MillerNina RecordsCletes RinesGeorge & Vickie SpradlingThomas & Phyllis StrohlRobert & Lorna SynderDoug & Deb Tipton

IN MEMORY OF EVERETT &LISABETH TAYLOR

Tyler & Kara Tatman

IN MEMORY OF EDITH WATKINSDavid Ashley & Tammy HanlinLarry & Karyn GillyDave & Jackie HouckPat & Dorothy OsborneDennis & Carolyn OttoElvin & Terry Phillips

IN MEMORY OF JUSTINVALENTINE

AnonymousWarren & Janice LoweCraig MillerMuhlenkamp Building CorporationA.A. SchochClay SnyderWellman Farm DrainageDavid & Marjorie WellmanElizabeth Wellman

IN MEMORY OF JIM VERMILLIONMark Wilson

IN MEMORY OF MARGOZELINSKI

Coffee Bean Galore – SteveZielinski

CelebrationsIN HONOR OF JEFF AND DEB

ARNOLDSteve & Bev Arnold

IN HONOR OF STEVEN ARNOLD’SBIRTHDAY

Dick & Suzie Arnold

IN HONOR OF DOUG INMAN’SBOSS DAY

Jenae Blasdel

IN HONOR OF THE LADIES OFTHE FIRST PRESBYTERIANCHURCH

Dr. Mark & Donna Haggenjos

IN HONOR OF THELMAMILLIGAN

Thelma Milligan

IN HONOR OF KINDRA WEBSTERScopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson &Feary, P.C.

DONATIONS, MEMORIALS ANDCELEBRATIONS


WOMEN’SGIVINGCIRCLEDoing togetherwhat none of uscould do alone . . . .

Officers

MISSION: To build a community of womenphilanthropists through the pooling of knowledge andresources for the purpose of providing grants to JayCounty organizations and initiatives that addressmutually agreeable issues.

Diane Coldren- PresidentJane Ann Runyon- Vice PresidentLinda Kennedy- Secretary/TreasurerElasha Lennartz- Immediate Past President

Ms. Cassi AlbersonMrs. Robin AlbersonMrs. Suzi ArnoldMrs. Janet BarrettMrs. Angie BentzMs. Katie BrennekeMrs. Sandy BubpMrs. Jane CarlinMrs. Rosie ClammeMrs. Diane ColdrenMrs. Sharlette ColeMs. Gail ComptonMrs. Phyllis De Smet-

HowardMs. Shirley DeWittMrs. June DomingoDr. Barbara DowningMrs. Janice DurhamMrs. Cyndy EversMrs. Janice FisherMs. Julie A. ForcumMrs. Linda FrantzMrs. Ethelyn

GlentzerMrs. Gloria GreenMrs. Meg HabeggerMrs. Sharon

HammersMrs. Diane HanlinMrs. Carol HedgesMs. Shirley HerrinMrs. Zola HidyMs. Amanda HirschyMrs. Marianne HornMrs. Tammy HornMrs. Marijane HouckMrs. Elizabeth

HudsonMs. Lucille HummerMrs. Margie JetterMrs. Phyllis JohnsonMrs. Lola JoyMrs. Kate Juillerat

Mrs. Linda KennedyMrs. Theresa LinnDr. Bonnie MaitlenMs. Rebecca

MatchettMrs. Margaret

McBrideMs. Jackie McCollumMrs. Gwen McDanielMrs. Judy Toms-

MedlerMrs. Joyce MilliganMrs. Bev PriestMs. Mary Helen

RigbyMrs. Cletes RinesMrs. Julia

SchwomeyerMrs. Joy ScottenMrs. Wilburta

ShannonMs. Amber SimosMrs. Heather

SimpsonMs. Rose SnowMrs. Betty StoneMs. Merylin StrohlMs. Janice S. StuckyMrs. Jean StuckyMrs. Jane SwitzerMrs. Lois TatmanMrs. Reda Theurer-

MillerMrs. Joyce TiptonMrs. Alice ValentineMs. Ruth Ann

WidmanMrs. Florence WileyMrs. Gretchen YoungMrs. Judy ZearbaughMrs. Lou Ann

Zimmerman

Grant Recipients –Jay County Homeless Shelter - $1,200 to help with floodreliefThe Salvation Army- Jay County Service Extension -$1,000 to help support the Jay County EmergencyAssistance program

2015 Membership

Seth L. Corwin MemorialScholarship FundEstablished in 2015 by theFamily of Seth L. Corwin,who was killed in 2015 by adrunk driver. The fund isto provide support withfirst preference given tomembers of the Jay CountyHigh School Marching Patriot Band whoshow the need of financial assistance forthe Band’s annual band camp. Secondpreference is given to Jay County HighSchool graduates who are pursuing adegree in music.

Robert and Kathleen Cue EndowmentFundEstablished in 2015 by the Will of KathleenJ. Cue. Mrs. Cue had worked at theHaynes Milling Company, Mutual Security,and the Jay County Genealogy office. Thisunrestricted endowment will providesupport to Jay County organizations underthe direction of the Foundation’s Board ofTrustees.

Mary Helen North GildersleeveScholarship FundEstablished in 2015 by Gary Gildersleeve inmemory of his mother. The fund is toprovide scholarships to Jay County HighSchool graduates who are residents of

Portland and are pursuing a highereducation degree at a four-year college oruniversity.Jay County Humane Society EndowmentFundEstablished in 2015 by Julie Forcum. Thefund is to provide support for the HumaneSociety’s operation.

Legacy 2001 Scholarship FundEstablished in 2015 by the Jay County HighSchool Class of 2001 Alumni. The fund isto provide scholarships to Jay CountyHigh School graduates who are pursuing ahigher education degree and have at leasta 2.3 grade point average on a 4.0 scaleand show financial need.

Fred Lingo Memorial Scholarship FundEstablished in 2015 by Friends and Familyof Fred Lingo. The fund is to providescholarships to Jay County High Schoolgraduates who are pursuing a degree in avocational field of study.

Betty Lavon Grace Rigby ScholarshipFundEstablished in 2015 by John Rigby inmemory of his wife. The fund is to providescholarships to Jay County High Schoolgraduates who have a “B” or “C” gradepoint average and intend to pursue adegree in a vocational field of study.

Ralph Denver Stroud and Helen StroudEndowment FundEstablished in 2015 by Mary Helen Rigby inmemory of her aunt and uncle. The fundis to provide support for programs andprojects that positively affect elderlycitizens in Jay County.

June Shawver Study Endowment FundEstablished in 2015 through the remainderof the June Shawver Study Charitable GiftAnnuity. This unrestricted endowment willprovide support to Jay Countyorganizations under the direction of theFoundation’s Board of Trustees.

New Endowments


ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDSFunds have been established to provide support ofthe administrative expense of the Foundation.

50th Anniversary AdministrativeEndowment $37,674

Established in 2001 by the Foundation boardwith gifts received in honor of The PortlandFoundation’s 50th Anniversary.

Ann H. GoodrichAdministrative Endowment $87,827

Established in 1999 by Ann H. Goodrich,philanthropist and civic leader. The fund is toprovide support for the operation of theFoundation.

Administrative EndowmentFirst Merchants Bank $369,669

Established in 1999 through matching funds fromLilly Endowment’s GIFT III Initiative. The fund isto provide support for the operation of theFoundation.

Administrative EndowmentMainSource Bank $256,657

Established in 1999 through matching funds fromLilly Endowment’s GIFT III Initiative. The fund isto provide support for the operation of theFoundation.

Hugh N. Ronald, Jr. Memorial Trust $49,113Established in 1983 by the Graphic PrintingCompany, publishers of The Commercial Review.Mr. Ronald was the former publisher andpresident of the firm as well as co-founder of The

Portland Foundation. The fund is to assist in theadministrative expense of running theFoundation.

Edward A. and Orpha M. Zearbaugh MemorialEndowment Fund $5,265

Established in 2011 by Dale and Ruth AnnWidman in memory of Mrs. Widman’s parents.Mr. and Mrs. Zearbaugh were long-time Portlandresidents and were active in the community. Thefund is to provide support for the operation ofthe Foundation.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS TOTAL $806,205

UNRESTRICTED FUNDSUnrestricted funds enable the Foundation torespond to changes and opportunities in thecommunity in a proactive manner. Donors whocreate and support these funds understand thatunforeseen events and situations are inevitable,and the Foundation needs flexibility in addressingthem. The donor allows the Board of Trustees thefreedom to choose the grant recipients.

Abromson-Fleming Memorial Trust $728,078Established in 1975 by Mrs. Marian F. Abromsonin memory of her father, James Fleming, a localattorney and civic leader.

James and Marian AbromsonMemorial Trust $21,152

Established in 1989 by Suzanne A. Joiner as aliving memorial to her parents. Mr. and Mrs.Abromson were local business and civic leadersand both served as Foundation trustees.

Russell H. Ashton, Ruth L. Ashton andRichard W. Ashton Memorial Trust FundFirst Merchants Bank $1,271

Established in 1996 by Richard W. Ashton as amemorial to his parents. Mr. Ashton worked as asalesman and Mrs. Ashton was a homemaker.

Russell H. Ashton, Ruth L. Ashton andRichard W. Ashton Memorial Trust FundMainSource Bank $10,655

Established in 2006 by the will of Richard W.Ashton as a memorial to his parents and himself.

Kelly and Margaret BaggsEndowment $908,909

Established in 2010 by Margaret Baggs. Mr. andMrs. Baggs were responsible for the creation ofthe nature trails at Weiler-Wilson Park inPortland.

Charles A. Baird Trust $18,967Established in 1955 by Mr. Baird. He was theowner of the Baird Funeral Home and was one ofthe Foundation’s first trustees.

Charles & Helen Barrenbrugge MemorialGeneral Charitable Trust $101,719

Established in 2008 by the Helen BarrenbruggeEstate. The fund shall be used for general publicpurposes of Jay County and the surroundingcommunity.Carl Bimel Fund $201,840Established in 1980 by Mr. Bimel’s will. Mr.Bimel’s family owned the Bimel Spoke and WheelFactory.

The Foundation is made up of many endowments, or “funds.” Each wasestablished with a separate, simple agreement. Although pooled forinvestment purposes to benefit from economies of scale, each fund isaccounted for separately.

You can establish your own fund or add to an existing endowment ofThe Portland Foundation. Gifts of any size can be added at any time.The Foundation currently administers 319 funds.

Funds of The Portland Foundation

Charles A.Baird

Edward andOrpha

Zearbaugh

MarianAbromson

Russell H.Ashton


Bollenbacher & Associates,LLC Endowment Fund $3.367

Established in 2014 by Bollenbacher &Associates, LLC., a local CPA firm. Thisunrestricted endowment will provide support toJay County organizations under the direction ofthe Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

John and Dr. Carole Brigham Fund $141,725Established in 2002 by John and Carole Brigham.John is a retired banker and former Foundationtrustee. Carole is a retired nursing professor atBall State University.

William Bynum Memorial Fund $1,055Established in 2000 by Maxwell Naas through theNaas Family Charitable Endowment. Mr. Bynumwas a longtime executive at Naas Foods, Inc. inPortland.

Lawrence H. and Mary Jane CalhounMemorial Fund $138,864

Established in 2007 by the Mary Jane CalhounEstate. Mr. Calhoun was a local pharmacist formany years. He first became associated withSyphers Brothers Drug Store in 1929 and becamea partner in 1950. The store later became knownas Calhoun Drugs when Lawrence and his wife,Mary Jane, took over complete ownership. Thestore closed in 1971.

Community EnhancementEndowment Fund $352,587

Established in 2001 by the Foundation Boardwith gifts received towards the Endowment’s $2million challenge match under Lilly Endowment’sGIFT V Initiative.

Robert and Kathleen CueEndowment Fund $14,237

Established in 2015 by the Will of Kathleen J.Cue. Mrs. Cue had worked at the Haynes MillingCompany, Mutual Security, and the Jay County

Genealogy office. This unrestricted endowmentwill provide support to Jay County organizationsunder the direction of the Foundation’s Board ofTrustees.

James L. & Claudia A. Cull andBill J. & Mary C. Davis FamilyEndowment Fund $24,926

Established in 2014 by James & Claudia Cull andBill & Mary Davis. This unrestricted endowmentwill provide support to Jay County organizationsunder the direction of the Foundation’s Board ofTrustees. Jim is a 1964 graduate of Portland HighSchool. A Portland Foundation Scholarship helpedpay for his degree in chemical engineering. Claudiais a Cleveland native and taught elementary schoolchildren for 36 years. As residents of ClevelandHeights, they have served on numerous boardsand commissions in the Cleveland area. The Davis’were longtime Jay County business owners andcivic leaders. They were owners of LimestoneProducts Inc. while Mary was an educator with JaySchools and served as a member of theFoundation’s Board of Trustees and Bill served as afounding member of the Jay County DevelopmentCorporation Board of Directors as well as District33 Representative in the Indiana General Assembly.

Ted C. Fleming and Alma M. FlemingEndowment Fund $248,649

Established in 2013 by the Ted Fleming Estate as amemorial to himself and his sister. Alma ownedthe Jay County Abstract Company and Ted was anemployee of the company.

Phil and Linda Frantz FamilyEndowment Fund $9,904

Established in 2009 by Linda Frantz as anunrestricted fund in honor of her husband, PhilFrantz’s 65th birthday. Phil is a former Foundationtrustee.

Ron and Lonette Freeman FamilyEndowment Fund $3,552

Established in 2014 by Ron and Loni Freeman.

This unrestricted endowment will providesupport to Jay County organizations under thedirection of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.The Freeman’s are longtime Jay County residentsand Ron is a former member of the Foundation’sBoard of Trustees, where he served as boardpresident.

Charles W. Geeting Memorial Trust $23,392Established in 1976 through the will of Mr.Geeting, a Madison Township farmer who askedthat his gift would especially benefit children.

General Memorial FundFirst Merchants Bank $7,522

Established in 1955 at First National Bank by theFoundation’s Board of Trustees as a depositoryof memorial gifts made by individuals,corporations and other contributors and is usedfor general purposes of the Foundation.

General Memorial FundMainSource Bank $3,438

Established in 1955 at MainSource Bank by theFoundation’s Board of Trustees as a depositoryof memorial gifts made by individuals,corporations and other contributors and is usedfor general purposes of the Foundation.

General Unrestricted FundFirst Merchants Bank $3,082

Established in 1996 at First Merchants Bank bythe Foundation’s Board of Trustees as adepository of gifts that are not directed to aspecific fund and is used for general purposes ofthe Foundation.

General Unrestricted FundMainSource Bank $1,329

Established in 1996 at MainSource Bank by theFoundation’s Board of Trustees as a depositoryof gifts that are not directed to a specific fundand is used for general purposes of theFoundation.

John andCaroleBrigham

WilliamBynum

James andClaudia Cull

Bill and MaryDavis

CharlesBarrenbrugge

Lawrenceand MaryCalhoun


Eugene M. & Jane Anne GillumEndowment Fund $301,195

Established in 2008 by Gene and Jane Gillum.Gene was a physician in the community fornearly 40 years. Jane worked alongside herhusband as the office manager for hismedical practice.

Bertha and Ralph Green – Helen andTony Saffer Memorial Trust Fund $24,011

Established in 1999 by the will of Mrs. Saffer.

Donald A. Hall Memorial Trust $53,003Established in 1981 by Mr. Hall’s family. Mr.Hall was a former President of the PortlandForge.

Donald and Vadia Hall Trust $2,126,949Established in 1981 by Vadia Hall, daughterof Portland Foundry co-owner L. G. Holmesand widow of Donald A. Hall, former PortlandForge President and civic leader.

Lee G. and Corinne Hall Fund $211,534Established in 1980 by Mr. Hall as a livingmemorial to his wife, Corinne, a longtimecivic leader. Mr. Hall, a former Portland Forgepresident, was also a civic leader.

Margaret and John Hardy, Jr. Fund$17,884

Established in 2006 by Margaret Hardy as amemorial to her husband.Barry and Elizabeth Hudson

Family Fund $153,393Established in 2002 by Barry and ElizabethHudson, local civic and business leaders.

John J. and Grace R. JaquaEndowment Fund $10,843

Established in 1999 upon the death of Mr.Jaqua, co-founder of the Foundation. Mr.Jaqua was the former president of CitizensBank and a civic leader in Portland. Mrs.Jaqua was a longtime civic leader.

Charles and Ruth Joos Fund $109,114Established in 2010 by the Ruth Joos Estate.

Bob W. & Frances M. LeggettEndowment Fund $340,451

Established in 2008 by the will of Bob W.Leggett. The fund shall be used forunrestricted charitable purposes.

Lilly Endowment FundFirst Merchants Bank $618,620

Established in 1993 by the Foundation board.The trust was funded with additional moneyfrom Lilly Endowment’s GIFT Initiative.

Lilly Endowment FundMainSource Bank $363,954

Established in 1992 by the Foundation board.The trust was funded with additional moneyfrom Lilly Endowment’s GIFT Initiative.

James E. Luginbill Memorial Fund $2,129Established in 2005 by The Graphic PrintingCo., Inc. in memory of three-term PortlandMayor, Jim Luginbill. A World War II veteran,Mayor Luginbill spearheaded economicdevelopment efforts to bring hundreds ofjobs to Jay County.

Jim and Jean LuginbillEndowment Fund $26,349

Established in 2005 by the will of JimLuginbill.

MainSource Bank Endowment Fund$18,144

Established in 2002 by MainSource Bank.The Foundation traces its relationship withthe bank back to 1951 when the first trustwas established with Peoples Bank.

J. Murl and Opal (Smith) MayMemorial Fund $28,726

Established in 2001 by their children, MaryMay Geeting, Paul M. May, Ruby May Geeting,

and Ralph F. May. Mr. and Mrs. May werelifetime residents of Jay County and wereMadison Township farmers. Mr. May was acommunity leader and served on the JayCounty Fair Association Board of Directors.

Meshberger Brothers StoneCorporation Fund $126,126

Established in 1997 by Meshberger BrothersStone Corporation in honor of its employeesand as a thank you to its Jay Countycustomers.

Greg and Marianne MoserFamily Fund $303,103

Established in 2002 by Greg and MarianneMoser, local industrialists and civic leaders.

Maxwell N. Naas and Cornelia S. NaasCharitable Trust $144,514

Established in 1984 by Mr. & Mrs. Naas, bothcivic leaders in the community. Mr. Naaswas a former Foundation trustee as well asformer president of Naas Food.

Gladys Thomas PearsonMemorial Trust $9,162

Established in 1983 by Mrs. Pearson’s familyas a memorial to her concern for theimprovement of quality of life. Mrs. Pearsonwas a longtime retail clerk.

Jacquin S. Peterson MemorialEndowment Fund $12,109

Established in 2003 by James Peterson incelebration of Jackie’s life as a wife andmother.Earl G., Genevra J., and Glen E. Pyle

Endowment Fund $17,267Established in 2013 by the Glen Pyle Estateas a memorial to himself and his parents.Glen was a magician and performed as“Gomer the Clown,” visiting Fort Wayne areanursing homes and hospitals.

Jacquin S.Peterson

James E.Luginbill

Glen E. Pyle

Greg andMarianneMoser

J. Murl andOpal (Smith)

May

Bob andFrancesLeggett


Jane & GeneGillum

Vadia Hall

Board of Trustees Endowment Fund$29,707

Established in 2006 by The PortlandFoundation’s Board of Trustees as a vehiclefor past and present trustees to show theirfinancial commitment to the Foundation.

Lydia Naas RauneckerCharitable Trust $19,047

Established in 1978 by Mrs. Raunecker’sfather, Maxwell N. Naas, in memory of hisdaughter who died in 1977. Mrs. Rauneckerwas an active community leader who workedespecially with children.

Sara Haynes Ronald Fund $52,941Established in 1994 from proceeds receivedfrom the Sara E. Ronald CharitableRemainder Unitrust.

Elizabeth A. Starbuck Endowment$1,344,881

Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. Miss Starbuck was a retiredbanker, whose family established the PeoplesBank (now MainSource Bank) in Portland.Her estate gift of $4.9 million is the largestgift ever received by the Foundation.

Bud and Florence (Limbert) StudyEndowment Fund $56,589

Established in 2002 by Robert “Bud” Study asa memorial to his wife.

June Shawver StudyEndowment Fund $98,652

Established in 2015 through the remainder ofthe June Shawver Study Charitable GiftAnnuity. This unrestricted endowment willprovide support to Jay County organizationsunder the direction of the Foundation’sBoard of Trustees.

Fred M. Stultz Endowment Fund $136,201Established in 2002 by a trust created uponMr. Stultz’s death in 1985. A Jay Countynative, Fred was a longtime Jay Countyfarmer who was also active in local politics.He sold a portion of his land holdings for thecreation of the Jay County ConservationClub.

Joseph T. and Marlene A. (Frahm)Suhr Memorial Fund $3,665

Established in 2001 by Joseph Suhr, and hisfour daughters, Dawn D. Suhr Greenwood,Valerie L. Suhr Aspy, Julie B. Suhr, and JodiM. Suhr Trippany in celebration of Marlene’slife as a wife and mother.

Walter A. Suman Fund $17,764Established in 1958 by Mr. Suman’s will.Walter was an employee of the CreameryPackage Co., a manufacturer of woodenbutter tubs in Portland.

Glen and Martina TheurerEndowment Fund $21,639

Established in 2003 by Glen and MartinaTheurer. Glen was a retired telephonecompany employee and Martina was aretired nurse.

Virgil B. and Josephine H. ThomasMemorial Fund $517,499

Established in 1998 by the will of BettyKovaluk in memory of her parents. Mr.Thomas was a trust officer at Citizens Bankfor many years.

Katherine Louise TimmondsTrust $1,514

Established in 1969 by Miss Timmonds’sister, Carrie Estelle Timmonds. Katherinewas a longtime librarian in the community.

Wasmuth Trust Fund $86,000Established in 1983 by Mr. Lou Wasmuth as a

living memorial to his interest in the welfareof Portland. He was a longtime communityleader and former owner of Portland MotorParts. Lou asked that when funds were usedthat his wife Eula and son Alex berecognized.

J. Arthur Williams-Orville EasterdayTrust $29,963

Established in 1952 by the Jay GarmentCompany. This is one of the first twooriginal trusts of The Portland Foundationand the first to be funded. The trust wasestablished as a memorial to Mr. Williamsand Mr. Easterday, founders of the JayGarment Company. Both men were businessand civic leaders. The trust was originallyestablished to fund scholarships but wasamended in 1978.

Phyllis M. Badders WilliamsEndowment Fund $1,099

Established in 1999 by Maxwell Naas throughthe Naas Family Charitable Endowment.Mrs. Williams was a longtime friend of theNaas family.

Young Family Trust $15,429Established in 1996 by John G. and GretchenYoung in honor of John’s father, R. DwightYoung, a businessman and civic leader.

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL$10,421,391

FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDSSome donors prefer to designate broad areasof interest - education, the arts, economicdevelopment, for example - but want theFoundation to select grant recipients within thespecified fields of interest.

Fred Stultz

Elizabeth A.Starbuck

Joseph &Marlene Suhr

Glen &MartinaTheurer


Clyde E.Geeting

Velma Beard

Virgil B.Thomas

1776 Fund $10,151Established in 2002 with proceeds from theperformance of the musical “1776” to honor theone-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001terrorist attacks on the United States. The fundis to provide support of the county’s emergencyservice agencies.

Paul and Velma Beard Memorial Fund$1,164

Established in 1995 by Richard and Jan Arnoldas a memorial to Jan’s parents. Mr. & Mrs. Beardwere lifelong Jay County residents who wereactive in the community. The fund is to provideassistance to elderly residents of Jay County.

Cincinnatus League Endowment $9,023Established in 1997 by the Cincinnatus League.The fund is to provide assistance to elderlyresidents of Jay County.

Fund For a More AttractiveCommunity Trust $23,410

Established in 1961 by Hugh N. Ronald, aco-founder of The Portland Foundation andexecutive of the Jay Garment Company. Thefund is for the betterment and beautification ofPortland.

Clyde E. Geeting Memorial Trust $85,787Established in 1974 by Mr. Geeting’s sister, OnaM.Myers. Mr. Geeting was a Jay County teacherwho deeded his farm to the Foundation. Thefund is for aid to the needy as well as aid to thelocal library and historical facilities.

Robert M. and Frances O. GillespieEducational Trust $47,111

Established in 2005 by the will of Frances O.Gillespie. In 1958, the Gillespies partnered withCharles and Florence Coldren and Harold andAlma Green to establish Jay County’s firstclasses for children with special needs. Thatclass eventually grew into Jay-RandolphDevelopmental Services. This fund is to support

the promotion of the education of children whohave an intellectual or developmental disability.

Ralph and Bertha Green – Tony andHelen Saffer Fund For the Elderly $20,462

Established in 1998 by the will of Helen Saffer.The fund is to provide support for the elderly ofJay County.

Mel and Evelyn Hanlin Prevention ofCruelty to Animals Fund $11,907

Established in 1994 by Mr. Hanlin, president ofHanlin Rexall Drugs. The fund is to helporganizations concerned with the welfare andtreatment of animals.

The Harold Rex and Kiku HardwickPrevention of Cruelty toAnimals Fund $12,107

Established in 1992 by Mrs. Hardwick as amemorial to her husband with whom she shareda love of animals. The fund is to providesupport for organizations concerned with thetreatment and welfare of stray and homelessanimals.

William and Ruby HudsonEndowment $6,672

Established in 2007 by James R. Hudson inmemory of his parents. The purpose of the fundis to provide support to organizations whichmost positively impact the agriculturalcommunity.

Jay County Endowment for Literacy $8,593Established in 2004 by the Jay County LiteracyCoalition. The purpose of the fund is to providesupport to those organizations which mostpositively impact literacy in Jay County.

Jean Leslie Jaqua Fund $4,776Established in 1958 by the will of Mr. Jaqua, aninvalid who asked that the fund provide supportfor handicapped children in the community.

New Corydon Sports Club Fund $3,875Established in 2009 by New Corydon SportsClub, Inc. The purpose of the fund is toprovide support for community functions for allage groups in New Corydon and/or WabashTownship, including but not limited to sportsand recreational activities.

Elizabeth A. Starbuck Fundfor the Elderly $158,789

Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. The fund is to provide support forprograms and projects that positively affectelderly citizens in Jay County.

Ruth Starlin Schafer Fund toAssist Aspiring Artists $64,939

Established in 1998 by C. Justin Schafer as atribute to Ruth Starlin Schafer in recognition ofher career as an artist and dedicated teacher ofaspiring artists. The fund is to provide fundingto those interested in advancing theireducation and/or experience in drawing orpainting works of art.

Ralph Denver Stroud and Helen StroudEndowment Fund $6,035

Established in 2015 by Mary Helen Rigby inmemory of her aunt and uncle. The fund is toprovide support for programs and projects thatpositively affect elderly citizens in Jay County.

Virgil B. and Josephine H. ThomasEducational Fund $212,380

Established in 1999 by the will of Betty Kovalukin memory of her parents. This fund is used tosupport the educational programs of theFoundation, including the Care and SharePhilanthropy Program for third grade, the sixthgrade College Visitation, and the TeacherCreativity Mini-Grant Program.

Dean &Margie Jetter

Bill and RubyHudson

Joseph F.Vormohr


Robert M.Gillespie

Joseph F. Vormohr Memorial Fund $5,285Established in 2000 by Joann Vormohr as amemorial to her husband, a longtime Portlandphysician. The fund is to provide support forthe elderly.

John F. Wible Memorial Fund $159,101Established in 2001 by Judith L. Wible, M.D. inmemory of her father, Dr. John F. Wible, asensory impaired engineer. The purpose of thefund is to provide support for the education ofsensory impaired children, including providingscholarships to Jay County High Schoolgraduates pursuing a degree in the field ofSpecial Education, supporting the Jay SchoolCorporation’s Hearing Impaired Program, andsupporting the Jay County Early ChildhoodIntervention Program.

FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS TOTAL$851,568

DONOR ADVISED FUNDSThese funds allow donors to recommend specificnonprofit organizations or programs to support,and The Foundation takes the recommendationsunder advisement in determining grantrecipients. Donor advised funds are especiallyuseful to donors who want to take a charitablededuction in one year and makerecommendations over several years.

Pete Brewster Donor Advised Fund $142Established in 2012 by the Friends of PeteBrewster. The fund is to support causes helddear by Mr. Brewster.

Inman Family Endowment $14,799Established in 2005 by Douglas L. and Alicia J.Inman in memory of Regina (Susie) Inman.

MDJ Donor Advised Fund $5,170Established in 2008 by Dean & Margie Jetter.

The donors make recommendations onexpenditures from this fund.

Moser Family Memorial Trust $90,539Established in 2003 by the family of Greg andMarianne Moser, industrial and civic leaderswho were killed in a plane crash in May 2003.The fund is to provide support to those causesGreg and Marianne held dear.

Naas Family Charitable FoundationTrust $623,447

Established in 1996 by Maxwell Naas. Thedonor makes recommendations onexpenditures from the fund.

Patriots Remembered Fund $2,659Established in 2007 by the Jay SchoolCorporation to provide support for charitablecauses promoting the field of education in JayCounty.

Judith A. Sipe Endowment Fund $126,237Established in 2013 by the Judith Sipe Estate.The fund will provide support for projects atthe Jay County Hospital, where Judy served asan employee for many years.

Barb Wilkinson Memorial Fund $2,446Established in 2005 by the Epsilon Phi Chapterof Delta Theta Tau Sorority in memory of Barbwho served as the managing editor of TheCommercial Review and was an active memberof Jay Civic Theatre and Delta Theta Tau. Thisfund is to provide support for charitable causesas determined by the donor.

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS TOTAL $865,438

RESTRICTED FUNDSThese funds give donors the ability to supportspecific eligible organizations. The donor mayname one or more particular agencies orinstitutions to receive grants.

James J. and Marian F. Abromson CharitableEndowment For The Arts $98,988

Established in 1989 by Suzanne A. Joiner incooperation with the Indiana Educational,Cultural and Fine Arts Foundation of FortWayne as a memorial to her parents,recognizing their longtime interest and supportof the local arts.

Asbury United Methodist ChurchAdministrative Expense Fund $1,067,731

Established in 2002 to provide support foradministrative expenses of Asbury UnitedMethodist Church.

Charles & Helen BarrenbruggeArts Place Building Fund $48,807

Established in 2008 by the Helen BarrenbruggeEstate. The fund shall provide support to ArtsPlace for capital improvements including realestate and personal property maintenance andacquisition.

Charles & Helen BarrenbruggeJay County Boys ClubBuilding Fund $26,684

Established in 2008 by the Helen BarrenbruggeEstate. The fund shall be to create a capitalimprovement fund for the Jay CommunityCenter Boys Club.

Bryant Community CenterEndowment Fund $5,525

Established in 1998 by the United Way of JayCounty. The fund is to provide operatingsupport for the community center.

Alwyn Carder Fund $302,952Established in 2004 by the will of Mr. Carder. Ahigh school teacher for many years, Mr. Carderwas also very active in preserving the historyof Redkey and Jay County. This endowmentfund is to provide support for the Jay CountyHistorical Society and Museum.

Judy Sipe


Tom Casey Immaculate Conception ChurchChildren’s Fund $7,985

Established in 1997 by Sue Casey in memory ofher husband. The fund is to provide support tothe church’s children’s choir and children’sreligious education.

Jack Cole Fund For VolunteersEndowment $5,751

Established in 1996 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees in honor of Mr. Cole and his dedicationand service as the Foundation’s first executivedirector.

Community Seasonal DecorationEndowment Fund $61,562

Established in 1998 by the Portland AreaChamber of Commerce. The fund is to providesupport for the community’s seasonaldecorations.

Dunkirk Endowment Fund $13,981Established in 2007 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees to provide support to organizations andprojects benefiting Dunkirk, Indiana.

Dunkirk Scout CabinEndowment Fund $2,721

Established in 1998 by the United Way of JayCounty. The fund is to provide operatingsupport for the scout cabin.

Freedom Park Endowment $68,022Established in 2005 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees. The purpose of the fund is to providesupport for the upkeep and maintenance ofFreedom Park, a veterans memorial park locatedin Portland.

Friends of Jay County AgricultureEndowment $131,203

Established in 2007 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees. The fund is to provide support toorganizations which most positively impact thefield of agriculture in Jay County.

Friends of Jay CountyAgriculture Fund $12,070

Established in 2007 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees. The fund is to receive contributionstowards the promotion of the field of agriculturein Jay County.Friends of the Salamonia School and

Park Endowment $7,862Established in 2001 by Ralph and Mildred May.The purpose of the fund is to provide support tothe Salamonia School and Park.

Gary P. Gibson Fundfor Jay County Boy Scouts $15,941

Established in 2010 by John and Sarona Goodrichand the Goodrich Family Foundation in honor ofGary’s many years of volunteer service to JayCounty boy scouts.

Glass Museum of DunkirkEndowment Fund $236,850

Established in 1995 by the Dunkirk Public LibraryBoard of Trustees through funds received fromDr. Donald W. Johnson in memory of his fatherFrank R. Johnson. Frank worked for many yearsas foreman of the mold shop at Indiana GlassCompany. The fund is for the preservation andpromotion of the Glass Museum.

Morton S. HawkinsCommunity Trust $124,912

Established in 1992 by the transfer of an existingtrust by the Jay Circuit Court. The fund is to beused to promote the general welfare of thecitizens of Jay County as determined by theBoard of Managers of the Hawkins CommunityTrust.

John J. and Nancy S. HawkinsMemorial Fund $16,468

Established in 1995 by Ann H. Goodrich, adescendent of the Hawkins family. The fund is toprovide support for the Jay County HistoricalSociety.

Larry and Maria Hiatt Endowment Fund$10,150

Established in 2013 by Larry and Maria Hiatt.The fund is to provide support for the JayCounty Historical Society. The Hiatts serve asvolunteers at the Historical Society, whereLarry serves as president of the board ofdirectors.

Hudson Charitable Trust $544,351Established in 1999 by Barry and ElizabethHudson. The fund is to provide support for theJohn Jay Center for Learning.

Elizabeth A. Hudson Endowment $6,585Established in 2008 by Elizabeth Hudson. Thepurpose of the fund shall be to provide supportfor mammogram screenings for women whomeet the designated criteria set forth in thefund agreement.

Zackery W. HummerMemorial Fund $23,322

Established in 2011 by Charity Leist Cummiskeyin memory of her son, a 2008 Jay County HighSchool graduate, who died in an automobileaccident in August 2011. The fund is to providescholarships to students who display similarcharacter traits as Zack: honesty, respect forothers, and a strong work ethic.

Jay County Boys Club Zelma BaileyEndowment Fund $250,041

Established in 2000 by the estate of Mrs. Bailey.The fund is to provide operating support forthe Jay County Boys Club Community Center.

Jay County Christian AcademyEndowment Fund $2,224

Established in 2007 by Barry and ElizabethHudson. The fund is to provide operatingsupport for the Jay County Christian Academy.

ElizabethHudson

ZackeryHummer


Jay County Historical Society FundFirst Merchants Bank $19,530

Established in 1995 by Robert and RoseamondScott. The fund is to provide operating support forthe Historical Society.

Jay County Historical SocietyMainSource Bank $29,994

Established in 1995 by Miss Elizabeth A. Starbuck,sister of Foundation co-founder W. Haynes Starbuck.Elizabeth was a descendent of the Haynes family,one of Jay County’s oldest families. The fund is toprovide operating support for the Historical Society.

Jay County Humane SocietyEndowment Fund $76,368

Established in 2015 by Julie Forcum. The fund is toprovide support for the Humane Society’soperation.

Jay County Scout CabinEndowment Fund $2,795

Established in 1998 by the United Way of JayCounty. The fund is to provide operating supportfor the scout cabin.

Jayland Rescue MissionEndowment Fund $2,744

Established in 1998 by the United Way of JayCounty. The fund is to provide operating supportfor the rescue mission.

Jay-Randolph Developmental ServicesAnn H. Goodrich Endowment Fund $157,289

Established in 1998 by Jay-Randolph DevelopmentalServices through a gift from Mrs. Goodrich. Thefund is to provide support of on-going programs atJRDS.

Raymond and Vesta JuilleratMemorial Fund $14,611

Established in 1999 by Manon and Carol Felts inmemory of Carol’s parents. The fund is to providesupport for the West Walnut Street Church ofChrist.

Limberlost Swamp RememberedFriends of the Limberlost Fund $18,428

Established in 2001 by Sidney and Frances Austin,Kenneth and Anna Marie Brunswick, Dwain andSharen Michael, John and Constance Ronald,Sherry Studebaker, and Daniel and Anita Orr. Thepurpose of the fund is to provide support for therestoration, acquisition, beautification andmaintenance of the Limberlost Territory.

Ray C. and Patricia S. McKinley Fund $60,296Established in 2000 by Mr. & Mrs. McKinley. Thefund is to provide support to the Jay CountyHistorical Society, the Historical Museum, andother charitable causes in the Portland community.

Meeker Family Endowment Fund $13,819Established in 1999 by J. Gordon and CatherineMeeker, longtime civic leaders in Portland. Thefund is to provide support for Jay-RandolphDevelopmental Services.

Dr. Bob Morrison MemorialSwim Fund $11,690

Established in 2007 by Rob & Mindy Weaver inmemory of Bob. The purpose of the fund is toprovide support to Jay County swimmingorganizations, including but not limited to, the JayCounty High School boys and girls swim teams,and the summer and winter swim clubs.

Museum of The SoldierEndowment Fund $24,337

Established in 1997 by The Graphic Printing Co. inhonor of its employees who have served in themilitary. The fund is to provide operating supportto the museum.

Maxwell N. Naas and Cornelia S. Naas BoysClub Community CenterBuilding Fund $46,983

Established in 1988 as a continuing memorial of theNaas’ interest in the recreational opportunitiesafforded the youth of Jay County through the BoysClub Community Center.

Maxwell N. Naas and Cornelia S. NaasJay County Arts Council Fund $48,383

Established in 1988 as a continuing memorial ofthe Naas’ interest in the enrichment of the arts inJay County, especially through the work of theJay County Center for the Arts.

Catherine Ochs Trust $44,590Established in 1986 as a memorial to Catherine’sinterest in the improvement of medical care inJay County. Catherine was a retired nurse andasked that the fund be used for the dietary needsof the hospital.

Audrey O. Kennedy and Mildred M. SmithOld White Oak and Hillside CemeteryEndowment $3,344

Established in 1995 by Audrey O. Kennedy sothat these smaller cemeteries would not beforgotten. The fund is to provide for the careand upkeep of these cemeteries.

Pennville Community CenterEndowment Fund $2,609

Established in 1998 by the United Way of JayCounty. The fund is to provide operatingsupport for the community center.

Pennville Endowment Fund $31,053Established in 2008 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees to provide support to organizations andprojects benefiting Pennville, Indiana.

Pregnancy Care Center of Jay CountyEndowment Fund $3,360

Established in 2011 by the Goodrich FamilyFoundation. The fund is to provide support forthe Center’s operation.

Redkey Endowment Fund $32,309Established in 2008 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees to provide support to organizations andprojects benefiting Redkey, Indiana.

Raymondand VestaJuillerat

BobMorrison

Ray and PatMcKinley


Hugh N. and Sara E. Ronald Trust $52,459Established in 1994 by the will of Mrs. Ronald, anactive civic leader and the widow of Hugh N.Ronald, co-founder of The Portland Foundation.A lifelong patron of the arts, Sara dedicated thefund to the Jay County Arts Council.

Helen M. (Spahr) Schafer MemorialEndowment for Jay-RandolphDevelopmental Services $44,295

Established in 1998 by C. Justin Schafer as amemorial to Helen Schafer to recognize herinterest in assisting those individuals withdevelopmental disabilities. The fund is toprovide funding for programs offered by Jay-Randolph Developmental Services.

Millard J. and Mary F. (Betty) SchwartzEndowment Fund $16,152

Established in 2008 by Millard & Betty Schwartz.The purpose of the fund shall be to providesupport to the Museum of the Soldier and the JayCounty 4-H Council, Inc.

Spirit of Community Fund $64,640Established in 2012 by The Portland Foundation’sBoard of Trustees. The fund is to be used forsustaining levels of annual grant distributionsduring times of a negative stock market trend,providing emergency funding to assist withcommunity disasters/needs without decreasingthe dollars available during regular grant cycles,and providing a significant funding source as aresponse to a specific community project.

Darla Stafford Endowment Fund $17,509Established in 2007 by Donald & Rebecca Staffordas a memorial to their daughter. The fund is toprovide support to the Pennville Volunteer FireDepartment.

Elizabeth A. StarbuckArts Place Fund $1,059,064

Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. The fund is to provide support for ArtsPlace.

Elizabeth A. Starbuck Jay County HospitalFoundation Fund $159,215

Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. The fund is to provide support forthe Jay County Hospital Foundation.

Elizabeth A. Starbuck Jay-RandolphDevelopmental Services Fund $158,947

Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. The fund is to provide support forJay-Randolph Developmental Services.

Elizabeth A. Starbuck John Jay Centerfor Learning Fund $264,941

Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. The fund is to provide support forthe John Jay Center for Learning.

Julia Magill StarbuckMemorial Collection $3,471

Established in 1959 by Mrs. Starbuck’shusband, W. Haynes Starbuck and her children,Mr. & Mrs. William H. Starbuck and Mrs.Eleanor Wedemeier. The trust was establishedas a memorial to Mrs. Starbuck’s painting andinterest in the arts. A number of original artworks were purchased and placed in the JayCounty Public Library in her memory.

Benneville (Ben) D. and Millie B. StrattonAntioch Cemetery Memorial Fund $6,223

Established in 1995 by Ruth Arnold and HerbertStratton as a memorial to their parents. Thefund is for the care and upkeep of AntiochCemetery.

Richard A. Taylor, M.D.Memorial Fund $1,147

Established in 2001 by Ann H. Goodrich andMarjorie L. Hammond in memory of Dr. Taylor.The purpose of the fund is to provide supportto the Jay County Historical Museum.

Women’s Endowment $49,840Established in 2004 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees. The purpose of the fund is to providesupport for the Women’s Giving Circle.

Women’s Giving Circle Fund $4,245Established in 2004 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees as a nonpermanent fund to receivegifts on behalf of the Foundation’s Women’sGiving Circle. The mission of the Circle is tobuild a community of women philanthropiststhrough the pooling of knowledge andresources for the purpose of providing grantsto Jay County organizations and initiatives thataddress mutually agreeable issues.

Youth for Christ Endowment Fund $13,406Established in 2014 by Douglas Inman. Thepurpose of the fund is to provide support forthe BiGJAWs Chapter of Youth for Christ.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran ChurchEndowment $33,057

Established in 1999 by an anonymous gift. Thefund is to provide support for the ZionEvangelical Lutheran Church.

RESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL $5,685,831

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDSThe donor outlines the criteria for awards todeserving students so they may pursueeducational opportunities.

Albert A. and Donna AbromsonScholarship Trust $56,974

Established in 1976 by the will of Mrs.Abromson as a living memorial to her husband,a local attorney, businessman and civic leader.The trust is to provide scholarship assistanceto qualified graduates of Jay County HighSchool.

MillieStratton

Ben Stratton

DarlaStafford


Millard &Mary

Schwartz

Matt Aker Memorial Scholarship Fund $58,355Established in 2011 by Brooke Aker in memory ofher husband Matt, Chief of the Portland FireDepartment, who died in a motorcycle accidentin April 2011. The fund is to providescholarships to high school graduates with firstpreference given to graduates of Jay County HighSchool, majoring in Law Enforcement,Conservation Enforcement, or Fire Service.

Michael A. Alig Jay County FFAMemorial Scholarship $146,286

Established in 1991 by the Jay County Chapter ofFuture Farmers of America. The fund wasoriginally established in 1985 as a memorial toMichael A. Alig. The fund is to providescholarships to students studying agriculture.

Alpha Associate Chapter of KappaKappa Kappa Scholarship Fund $13,545

Established in 1997 by the Alpha AssociateChapter in honor of its anniversary. The fund isto provide scholarships to Jay County HighSchool graduates.

Altrusa Scholarship Fund $9,167Established in 1993 by the Altrusa Club toprovide scholarship and other financialassistance to non-traditional students.

Robert M. Anderson Scholarship Trust $1,118Established in 1990 by the Jay County HighSchool Student Council in recognition of Mr.Anderson and his many years of service andcommitment to the Jay School Corporation asteacher, principal and Dean of Students.

John L. Armantrout ScienceScholarship Fund $24,432

Established in 2008 by John & Mary Armantrout.The fund shall provide scholarships for eligibleJay County High School graduates enrolled in aphysical and/or biological science program.

Janet B. Arnold MemorialScholarship Fund $16,463

Established in 2006 by Richard D. Arnold as amemorial to his wife and her life as an educator.Jan was a teacher for over 30 years. The fund isto provide scholarships to Jay County HighSchool graduates pursuing a degree inelementary education.

Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. BaddersScholarship Fund $540,210

Established in 1998 by Gay B. Badders inmemory of her husband. The fund is to providescholarships to students majoring in medicalarts or education.

Ruth Whipple BaddersScholarship Endowment Fund $6,072

Established in 2007 by Patricia S. McKinley. Thefund is to provide scholarships to graduates ofJay County High School who are entering eithertheir junior or senior year in college andmajoring in education.

Ferd and Miriam BadtScholarship Fund $35,681

Established in 1977 by the will of Mrs. Badt as aliving memorial to her husband and herself. TheBadts were owners of Mosler Department Store.

Charles Baird Scholarship Trust $115,165Established in 1970 through the will of Bess M.Baird, Mr. Baird’s sister. She was co-owner of theBaird Funeral Home and a civic leader.

James and Florence BaldwinScholarship Fund $73,840

Established in 1997 by the will of Mr. Baldwin, alongtime auto salesman. Mrs. Baldwin workedfor a local furniture business.

Roberta Kay Beard MemorialScholarship Fund $3,089

Established in 1997 by the Jay County HighSchool Earth Watch Club and Ski Club in memory

of Ms. Beard, who was killed in an accident atGrand Canyon National Park. The fund is toprovide scholarships to students majoring inenvironmental or animal science.

Howard C. Berry Vocational Trust Fund $558Established in 1978 by the East Jay Junior HighSchool Student Council in recognition of Mr.Berry’s longtime service as principal of the school.

Arnold & Eugenia BeumerScholarship Fund $29,716

Established in 2009 by Arnold and EugeniaBeumer. The purpose of the fund shall be toprovide scholarships for graduates of Jay CountyHigh School with preference given to studentspursuing a degree in an agriculture related field ofstudy.

Jeff and Eileen Bickel MemorialScholarship Fund $3,641

Established in 2011 by George Ronald and MaryEllen Bickel in memory of their son and daughter-in-law who died in a plane crash in 2003. The fundis to provide scholarships to graduates of JayCounty High School, who have a grade pointaverage of at least “B” or better at time ofapplication, and plan to attend an institution ofhigher learning in the state of Indiana.

Blaine United Methodist ChurchScholarship Fund $6,888

Established in 2009 by the Blaine United MethodistChurch. The purpose of the fund is to provideeducational scholarships for students enrolled in adegree program to become an ordained minister.

Eric Bricker Memorial Scholarship Fund$3,426

Established in 1999 by the Saint Mary CatholicChurch. Eric was killed in an auto accident justweeks before graduation. The fund is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay County HighSchool.

Michael A.Alig

Matt Aker

JohnArmantrout

Jan Arnold

Jeff andEileen Bickel

RuthBadders


Bryant High School Scholarship Fund $15,204Established in 2010 by John and MaryArmantrout. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto graduates of Jay County High School who aredescendents of graduates of Bryant High School.

Alwyn Carder Scholarship Fund $343,974Established in 2004 by the will of Mr. Carder. Ahigh school teacher for many years, Mr. Carderwas also very active in preserving the history ofRedkey and Jay County. This scholarship is forstudents pursuing a degree in architecture,history or education.

Earl Cartwright Memorial Trust $33,560Established in 1956 by Ethel Cartwright inmemory of her husband, an accomplished operasinger and music instructor. Mrs. Cartwright wasone of the original Foundation trustees and was afounder of the Portland Forge.

Tom Casey J.C.C.T. Memorial Trust $2,440Established in 1997 by the Jay County CivicTheatre in memory of one of its longtimemembers. The fund is to provide scholarships toJay County residents interested in advancing theireducation and/or experience in theatre, music,writing, photography or other arts-related fields.

Tom Casey Memorial Trust $3,255Established in 1997 by The Graphic Printing Co. inmemory of its longtime managing editor. Thefund is to provide scholarships to studentsstudying journalism or theatre.

John L. Chitwood Scholarship Fund $101,047Established in 1968 by the will of Dr. Chitwood, adentist in Portland for many years.

Church Women United of Jay CountyScholarship Fund $15,850

Established in 1989 as a result of the closing of theChurch Women United Clothing Center. The fundis used for scholarship assistance for studentsseeking vocational training.

Joe Scott Clark MemorialScholarship Fund $8,262

Established in 1998 by John Logan in memory ofMr. Clark. The fund is to provide scholarships toJay County High School graduates.

Orda Graves Cook Trust $2,359Established in 1970 by the will of Miss Cook, thedaughter of a local insurance family.

Kristan Danae Corwin MemorialScholarship Fund $18,883

Established in 1992 by Kristan’s parents, John &Kathy Corwin. Kristan was a fourth gradestudent when she was killed in an auto accidentin 1991. The Corwins have asked that specialconsideration be given to students who attendedPennville Elementary School.

Seth L. Corwin MemorialScholarship Fund $2,431

Established in 2015 by the Family of Seth L.Corwin, who was killed in 2015 by a drunk driver.The fund is to provide support with firstpreference given to members of the Jay CountyHigh School Marching Patriot Band who showthe need of financial assistance for the Band’sannual band camp. Second preference is givento Jay County High School graduates who arepursuing a degree in music.

Marseal T. DeWeerd, Edith T. Horn andVirgie M. Brady MemorialScholarship Fund $24,509

Established in 2001 by the will of Marseal T.DeWeerd. The purpose of the fund is to providescholarships to Jay County High Schoolgraduates with preference to applicants from thePenn Township area.

Sharon Dues MemorialScholarship Fund $31,801Established in 2013 by Joe Dues as a memorialto his wife. Sharon was a longtime employee ofthe Jay School Corporation who believed

strongly in the importance of education and thebenefits it provides for a student's future. Thefund is to provide scholarships to Jay CountyHigh School graduates.

East Central Opportunities, Inc.Scholarship Fund $11,665

Established in 2012 through a gift from EastCentral Opportunities, Inc. The fund is toprovide scholarships to students enrolled in adegree-seeking program at the John Jay Centerfor Learning.

Della Elberson Scholarship Fund $1,881Established in 1967 by the will of Mrs. Elberson.She and her husband, Maurice, owned ElbersonAuto Parts in Portland and were civic leaders inthe community.

Tyrus Ellingwood MemorialScholarship Fund $4,573

Established in 1995 by Tyrus’ parents, Raymondand Lana Ellingwood. Tyrus was killed in amotorcycle accident in 1994 just days aftergraduating from Jay County High School.

Felts-Hanlin Scholarship Fund $39,486Established in 2010 by Donald Hanlin in honor ofhis mother and step-father Virginia Carol andManon Felts and his father, Fredrick W. Hanlin.The fund is to provide scholarships to graduatesof Jay County High School who have outstandingacademic achievement and superior mastery ofacademic content.

Russell and Mary Jane FigertScholarship Fund $57,540

Established in 2013 by the Russell Figert Estate.Russell was a teacher and principal at NobleSchool and Mary Jane was a bookkeeper forseveral local businesses. The fund shall providescholarships to graduates of Jay County HighSchool.

Manon andVirginia Carol

Felts

DonaldHanlin

Fredrick W.Hanlin

Tom Casey

Sharon Dues

Seth L.Corwin


First Bank of Berne Scholarship Fund $3,397Established in 2011 by the First Bank of Berne.The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay CountyHigh School graduates who intend to studybusiness or a business-related major.

Fugiett Construction SystemsScholarship Fund $5,406

Established in 1998 by Fugiett ConstructionSystems. The fund is to provide scholarships tostudents majoring in the Purdue UniversityConstruction Management program.

Dr. Kathleen Galbraith MemorialMedical Scholarship Fund $119,041

Established in 2006 by Dr. Charlene Barton inmemory of her sister. Dr. Galbraith was aphysician in Portland at the time of her death.The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay CountyHigh School graduates pursuing a degree in amedical related field.

Edith Gaunt MemorialScholarship Fund $111,103

Established in 1995 by the will of Miss Gaunt.The fund is to provide scholarship assistance tograduates of Jay County High School who residein Dunkirk or Richland Township.

Bernice Tharp Gibble MemorialTeachers Scholarship Fund $24,110

Established in 2003 by a charitable gift annuityestablished in 1997 by Ms. Gibble, a retiredteacher. The fund is to provide scholarships toJay County High School graduates pursuing adegree in Secondary Education at Ball StateUniversity.

Crystal R. and Patricia A. GibsonScholarship Fund $7,800

Established in 2002 by Patricia Gibson in honor ofher mother. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto Jay County High School graduates pursuing adegree in the field of nursing.

Mary Helen North GildersleeveScholarship Fund $30,237

Established in 2015 by Gary Gildersleeve inmemory of his mother. The fund is to providescholarships to Jay County High Schoolgraduates who are residents of Portland and arepursuing a higher education degree at a four-year college or university.

Peggy Glentzer MemorialScholarship Fund $4,681

Established in 1998 by Community and FamilyServices in memory of Mrs. Glentzer. The fundis to provide scholarships to Jay Countyresidents pursuing a career in social work.

Eva Moore Gordon and Ernest MooreScholarship Trust $10,946

Established in 1984 as a living memorial to herhusband and herself. Mr. Moore was anemployee of Haynes Milling Co. and Eva was aretired elementary school teacher. This fund isto provide scholarships to students in the fieldof elementary education.

Gov. I.P. Gray Alumni Scholarship Fund $4,097Established in 2006 by the Gov. I.P. Gray AlumniAssociation. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto graduates of Jay County High School with firstpreference given to descendents of Gray alumni.

Jeannie Habegger Scholarship Fund $10,658Established in 2007 by Ted L. Habegger as amemorial to his wife. The fund is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay County HighSchool.

Weldon L. and Dorothy H. HammaScholarship Fund $36,826

Established in 1997 by Mr. & Mrs. Hamma,longtime owners of Hamma’s Grocery. Mrs.Hamma was the organist at Asbury UnitedMethodist Church for many years. The fund isto provide scholarships to students studyingmusic.

Gladys G. Hardy Scholarship Fund $1,964Established in 2013 by the Gladys Hardy Estate.Gladys spent a part of her working career as anurse, working especially with the elderly. Thefund shall provide scholarships to Jay CountyHigh School graduates studying nursing.

James E. Hardy “Portland Panther”Scholarship Fund $100,054

Established in 1995 by James Hardy, a member ofthe 1945 undefeated, untied and unscored uponPanther football team.

Edward M. Haynes Scholarship Fund $64,677Established in 1952 as one of the two originaltrusts of The Portland Foundation. The trustwas established by the Haynes Milling Co. as amemorial to its founder, a business and civicleader.

Wayne W. and Marguerite M. HinkleScholarship Fund $127,038

Established in 1998 by Mr. and Mrs. Hinkle. Thefund is to provide scholarships to graduates ofJay County High School with priority given tostudents attending Indiana University.

Joyce A. Horn Scholarship Fund $28,992Established in 2014 by Joyce Horn, a longtimeteacher at Bloomfield Elementary School. Thefund shall provide scholarships to Jay CountyHigh School graduates who are majoring inEducation, with preference given to thosestudying Elementary Education at Ball StateUniversity who attended Bloomfield ElementarySchool.

Frank Inman MemorialScholarship Fund $6,151

Established in 2004 by his daughter, Kim McAbeein honor of her father. Mr. Inman was a Portlandbusinessman and longtime youth advocate. Thisfund is to award a scholarship to a high schoolgraduate who exemplifies the characteristics by

Dr. KathleenGalbraith

JeannieHabegger

Gladys Hardy

Joyce A.Horn

PeggyGlentzer


which Mr. Inman led his life, with first preferencegiven to members of the Rock Student Ministriesat the Rock Missionary Church.

Inman-Myers Scholarship Trust $8,910Established in 1996 by Roger and Beverly Inmanin honor of their parents, Lawrence and VioletInman and Russell and Catherine Myers. Thefund is to provide scholarships to studentsstudying business at a four-year college inIndiana.

Jay County French ConnectionScholarship Fund $6,234

Established in 1993 by Mrs. Tuesday Edwards, aformer French teacher at Jay County HighSchool. The scholarship is to assist studentswho have excelled in French while in high schooland who plan to study at least one year ofFrench in college.

Jay County High School AlumniAssociation Scholarship Fund $6,154

Established in 2005 by the Jay County HighSchool Alumni Association. The fund is toprovide scholarships to graduates of Jay CountyHigh School.

Jay County Hospital AuxiliaryScholarship Fund $63,059

Established in 1994 by the hospital auxiliary toprovide scholarships to students pursuing adegree in a health related field.

Jay Lodge #87 Free and Accepted Masons,F. Edward and Marcelle SmithScholarship Fund $24,219

Established in 2001 by the will of F. EdwardSmith. The purpose of the fund is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay County HighSchool who are descendants of Jay Lodge #87Free and Accepted Masons members.

Jay-Sea Scholarship Fund $129,767Established in 2014 by Danielle Moser. Danielle is

a former Jay County resident who lost herparents Greg and Marianne Moser in a planecrash when she was in college. The fund willprovide scholarships to graduates of Jay CountyHigh School and high schools in King County,Washington who have lost at least one parent.

Clarence O. JelleffScholarship Fund $68,575

Established in 1975 through the will of Mr. Jelleff,a longtime farmer in Bearcreek Township.

John Jay Center for LearningScholarship Fund $5,525

Established in 2011 by the John Jay Center forLearning, Inc. Board of Directors. The fund is toprovide scholarships to Jay County residentswho are pursuing a higher education degreethrough John Jay Center for Learning.

Charles and Ruth JoosScholarship Fund $168,471

Established in 2010 by the Ruth Joos Estate. Thefund is to provide scholarships to graduates ofJay County High School, who are sophomores,juniors, or seniors in college.

F. Dale Jordan Scholarship Fund $13,587Established in 1997 by the will of Helen Jordan asa memorial to her husband, owner of JordanExcavating. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto students studying mechanical trades andnursing.

Juan Pablo Heart and AttitudeScholarship Fund $3,575

Established in 2014 by the Bill and Kim McAbeeFamily. The fund will provide scholarships tostudents who have shown a heart for helpingchildren, locally or abroad. First preference willbe given to those who have been adopted. Inaddition to the scholarship, recipients will beable to direct a monetary award to the charity oftheir choice.

Knights of Pythias Red CrossLodge #88 Scholarship Fund $21,602

Established in 1998 by the Knights of Pythias RedCross Lodge #88. The fund is to providescholarships to descendants of lodge members.

Melissa D. “Missy” Lee MemorialScholarship Fund $9,751

Established in 2001 by her husband, Larry A.Lee in memory of Missy, a math teacher andgirls basketball coach at Union City CommunityHigh School. The purpose of the fund is toprovide scholarships to Union City CommunityHigh School graduates pursuing a degree ineducation.

Legacy 2001 Scholarship Fund $3,082Established in 2015 by the Jay County HighSchool Class of 2001 Alumni. The fund is toprovide scholarships to Jay County High Schoolgraduates who are pursuing a higher educationdegree and have at least a 2.3 grade pointaverage on a 4.0 scale and show financial need.

Fred Lingo MemorialScholarship Fund $15,399

Established in 2015 by Friends and Family ofFred Lingo. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto Jay County High School graduates who arepursuing a degree in a vocational field of study.

Ernest & Martha Loy MemorialScholarship Fund $9,037

Established in 2004 by their sons, Gary andDoug Loy. Longtime civic leaders, the Loysowned Ernest Loy Real Estate andAuctioneering. The fund is to providescholarships to students from Jay, Blackford,and Randolph counties in Indiana and MercerCounty, Ohio, who were involved inextracurricular activities during high school.

Melissa D.“Missy” Lee

Ernest &Martha Loy


Russell andCatherineMyers

Frank Inman

Madison High School AlumniScholarship Fund $35,411

Established in 2000 by the Madison High SchoolAlumni Association, the purpose is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay County HighSchool.

Dr. Glade A. and Joyce H. McAfeeMemorial Scholarship Fund $3,789

Established in 2011 by Julie Forcum in memoryof her parents. Dr. McAfee practiced optometryin Portland from 1952-2003 and Mrs. McAfee wasa Registered Nurse Anesthetist. The fund is toprovide scholarships to Jay County residentswho are enrolled in either a Doctoral Program inOptometry or a Certified Registered NurseAnesthetist program.

Robert & Helen Brown McCreeryScholarship Fund $21,457

Established in 2000 by Mr. & Mrs. McCreery. Bobwas a retired engineer with Portland Forge andHelen is a retired schoolteacher. The fund is toprovide scholarships to Jay County High Schoolgraduates attending Purdue University majoringin either engineering or computer science.

Elizabeth R. McCurdy MemorialScholarship Fund $4,362

Established in 2003 by Lori McCurdy in memoryof her daughter, a nursing student. Elizabeth wasdriving to classes when she was killed in an autoaccident. The fund is to provide scholarships toJay County High School graduates pursuing adegree in nursing.

John and Imelda McKeownScholarship Fund $12,371

Established in 1977 by Mrs. McKeown’s will as amemorial to her husband and herself. Mrs.McKeown, a former Foundation trustee, and herhusband, an industrialist associated with ShellerGlobe Co. were longtime civic leaders.

Ray and Samaria J. McKinleyMemorial Fund $79,363

Established in1996 by Mildred May and RayMcKinley, Jr. as a memorial to their parents. Mr.& Mrs. McKinley were both born and raised inJay County and lived in Portland their entiremarried lives.Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp.

Scholarship Endowment $135,707Established in 2004 by Meshberger BrothersStone Corporation. The fund is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay County HighSchool, with priority given to children ofemployees of Meshberger Brothers StoneCorporation and LICA Construction Corporation,and majoring in engineering.

Madonna Miller Memorial TeacherScholarship Fund $17,898

Established in 1996 by Madonna Miller. The fundis to provide scholarships to students majoringin elementary education.

Robert M. and Ruth I. MillerScholarship Fund $2,624

Established in 2000 by Robert Miller, SandyMcGraw, and Kay Louth, husband and daughtersof Mrs. Miller, as a memorial. The purpose of thefund is to provide scholarships to graduates ofJay County High School.

Maude M. Moran Scholarship Trust $1,349Established in 1975 by the will of Miss Moran, anemployee of the local newspaper. Miss Moranwas an African-American who asked that fundsbe used regardless of religion or race forscholarships.

Christine Morrow HonoraryScholarship Fund $7,451

Established in 1997 by the Epsilon Phi Chapter ofDelta Theta Tau Sorority in honor of Mrs.Morrow, a charter member of the chapter. Thefund is to provide scholarships to Pennville areaJay County High School graduates.

Ashley Muhlenkamp 4-H MemorialScholarship Fund $8,192

Established in 1993 by Roger and LindaMuhlenkamp, Ashley’s parents, as a memorial totheir son who was killed in an auto accident in1993. The fund is to provide scholarships tostudents pursuing a degree in an agriculturalrelated field.

George E. and Mildred P. MyronMemorial Scholarship Fund $9,611

Established in 2004 by his wife Mildred inmemory of her husband, a Jay County farmer.This fund is to provide scholarships to JayCounty High School graduates who weremembers of Jay County 4-H.

Stephen R. Myron 4-H SupremeAchiever Scholarship fund $21,253

Established in 1998 by Dr. Stephen Myron. Thefund is to provide scholarships to the Jay County4-H Club, Inc. Supreme Achiever(s).

Dorothy O’Brien Gegenheimer OdleScholarship Fund $7,498

Established in 1999 by Vicki Leonard in memoryof her mother, a longtime teacher in Jay andRandolph counties. The fund is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay County HighSchool pursuing a career in education.

C.W. Oehler MemorialScholarship Fund $12,821

Established in 1998 by Nadine Miller andMarjorie Thompson in memory of their father, alocal distributor for the Gulf Refining Company.The fund is to provide scholarships to graduatesof Jay County High School.

Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund $3,736Established in 2013 by the Foundation board toprovide an opportunity for previous scholarshiprecipients to “Pay Forward” their scholarshipaward to assist future generations of Jay Countystudents.

Elizabeth R.McCurdy

Dr. Glade A.and Joyce H.McAfee

AshleyMuhlenkamp


Pennville Church of ChristScholarship Fund $3,122

Established in 2007 by the Pennville Church ofChrist to provide scholarships to residents of JayCounty pursuing a higher education degree.James E. Peterson Entrepreneurial

Scholarship Fund $34,792Established in 2014 by Jim’s five children. Jim wasa former member of the Foundation’s Board ofTrustees who founded the Jay Petroleum Companyand the Pak-a-Sak convenience store chain. He waspassionate about the community, and served onseveral local boards including the Jay County FairAssociation and Portland Chamber of Commerce.The fund will provide scholarships to Jay Countystudents majoring in Entrepreneurship.

Jerry R. PierceMemorial Scholarship Fund $488,251

Established in 2002 by Kay Pierce in memory ofher husband, a local industrialist. The fund is toprovide scholarships to employees anddescendants of employees of W & MManufacturing, Inc., Pier-Mac Plastics, Inc., andAccelerated Curing. Students should haveattained no higher than a “C” average in their highschool or G.E.D. course work to be eligible for thisscholarship.

Randy O. PooleMemorial Scholarship Trust $38,612

Established in 1995 by Jane Poole, widow of Randy,a longtime teacher and coach at Jay County HighSchool who was killed in an auto accident in 1995.The trust is to provide scholarships to studentspossessing a good mental attitude and wishing tostudy education.

Portland Lions Club Scholarship Fund $27,548Established in 1995 by the Portland Lions Club.This fund is to provide scholarships for graduatesof Jay County High School.

Portland Vocational Women’s ClubScholarship Fund $6,880

Established in 1993 by the Portland chapter of the

Business and Professional Women’s Club. In 1997,the club name was changed to Portland VocationalWomen’s Club. The fund is to providescholarships for graduates of Jay County HighSchool.

Eunice R. Pray MemorialScholarship Fund $9,323

Established in 2001 by the will of Mrs. Pray. Thepurpose of the fund is to provide scholarships toJay County High School graduates. Mrs. Pray wasa longtime schoolteacher in Illinois and JayCounty.

Robert Quadrozzi MemorialScholarship Fund $10,140

Established in 2010 by the family of RobertQuadrozzi, who was the long-time director of theJay County Development Corporation. The fund isto provide scholarships to Jay County residentswho are enrolled in higher education classes at theJohn Jay Center for Learning.

Sheri and Nicholas Reinhart MemorialScholarship Fund $22,303

Established in 1993 by Mrs. Reinhart’s mother,Virginia DeHoff, as a memorial to her daughter.Sheri and her unborn son were killed in an autoaccident in 1993. The fund is to providescholarships to students pursuing a degree ineducation.

Betty Lavon Grace RigbyScholarship Fund $52,414

Established in 2015 by John Rigby in memory ofhis wife. The fund is to provide scholarships toJay County High School graduates who have a “B”or “C” grade point average and intend to pursue adegree in a vocational field of study.

Kris A. Rose MemorialScholarship Fund $35,387

Established in 2000 by Troy Rose, Shauna Runkle,and Heather Rose-Dunning, husband anddaughters of Mrs. Rose. Kris was abusinesswoman and civic leader in the community.

The fund is to provide scholarships to femalegraduates of Jay County High School whoexemplify qualities shown by Kris and havefinancial need.

Stephen Sain, Jr. MemorialScholarship Fund $12,779

Established in 2014 by Stephen’s mother,Stephanie Hicks. Stephen was killed in anautomobile accident in May 2014. He was a 2010Jay County High School graduate, and went on tostudy Culinary Arts at Ivy Tech. He loved to cook,and was a chef at Lil’ Bistro in Redkey. He also hada passion for sports, and was a member of a localadult softball league. The fund shall providescholarships to Jay County students, withpreference given to those majoring in CulinaryArts.

S.D.P. Manufacturing, Inc.Scholarship Fund $94,106Established in 2008 by S.D.P. Manufacturing, Inc.The fund shall provide scholarships for studentswho are high school graduates, with preferencegiven to employees and descendents of employeesof S.D.P. Manufacturing, Inc.

Vecil Bookout SchlechtyMemorial Trust $14,134

Established in 1974 by her husband, Leo, as amemorial to Vecil’s career as a nurse. The fund isto provide scholarships to students pursuing adegree in nursing.

Catherine M. & Donald A. SchrammScholarship Fund $23,002

Established in 2001 by the will of Donald Schramm.Mr. & Mrs. Schramm were teachers in the JayCounty area. The purpose of the fund is toprovide scholarships to graduates of Jay CountyHigh School majoring in education.

Harold E. and Maxine E. SchutzMemorial Scholarship Fund $10,800

Established in 1995 by Maxine as a memorial toKris A. Rose

RobertQuadrozzi

SheriReinhart


Jerry Pierce

James E.Peterson

Stephen Sain,Jr.

Harold’s career as an educator. Mr. Schutzwas a retired teacher, principal, and activitiesdirector in the Jay County School system.

George and Sallie SchwartzMemorial Fund $12,508

Established in 1964 by the Schwartz’sdaughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.Herbert Jenney. The Schwartzes were thefounders of Standard Brush and Broom Co.and were longtime civic leaders.

Don E. Selvey MemorialScholarship Fund $88,232

Established in 2008 by Gladys Selvey as amemorial to her husband. The fund shallprovide scholarships for graduates of JayCounty High School, pursuing a degree ineither education or vocational arts, andhave been active participants in sports atJCHS. Preference will be given to thosewho intend to participate in collegiatesports.

Paul B. and Ruth Schumaker ShimpScholarship Fund $26,622

Established in 2000 by the will of RuthShimp. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto students pursuing teaching careers.

Raymond and Mary L. ShreeveScholarship Fund $417,962

Established in 1991 by Mrs. Shreeve’s will.The Shreeves were longtime residents ofAllen County, but Mr. Shreeve attendedschool in Jay County. After reading aboutThe Portland Foundation in TheCommercial Review, they decided to leavepart of their estate to the Foundation.

F. Edward and Marcelle Young SmithScholarship Fund $29,448

Established in 2001 by the will of Mr. Smith.

The purpose of the fund is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay CountyHigh School majoring in the field ofbusiness.

James H. SmithMemorial Scholarship Fund $2,471

Established in 1982 by Regina Smith, as amemorial to her husband, a Jay Countynative. The purpose of the fund is to providescholarships to students pursuing a degreein the field of agriculture or engineering.

Helen P. SpahrMemorial Scholarship Fund $20,536

Established in 1996 by Dr. Donald Spahr as amemorial to his wife, a former dietician atIndiana University Medical Center. Mrs.Spahr, a longtime victim of Multiple Sclerosis,was known for her care of others. The fundis to provide scholarships for studentsstudying dietetics or home economics.

Christopher Spradling MemorialScholarship Fund $13,529

Established in 1995 by Mr. and Mrs. GeorgeSpradling as a memorial to their son whodied of cancer in 1994. Chris had beenaccepted to attend auto tech school when hepassed away. The purpose of the fund is toprovide scholarships to students who havetaken the vocational auto mechanics courseat Jay County High School.

Starbuck Endowment Fund $849,080Established in 1999 through a gift from theElizabeth A. Starbuck Unitrust. The fund isto provide scholarships to graduates of JayCounty High School intending to major inbusiness, music, art or education.

Elizabeth A. StarbuckScholarship II $527,624

Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. The fund is to provide

scholarships for Jay County High Schoolgraduates.

Haynes Starbuck Scholarship II $537,864Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. The fund is to providescholarships for Jay County High Schoolgraduates.

Margie Nesbitt Steffy MemorialScholarship Fund $107,840

Established in 1999 by the will of Mrs.Steffy, a Portland civic leader. The fund isto provide scholarships to graduates of JayCounty High School.

Georgetta Strait MemorialScholarship Fund $6,002

Established in 1998 by Epsilon Phi Chapterof Delta Theta Tau Sorority. The fund is toprovide scholarships to Pennville area JayCounty High School graduates.

William R. Sudhoff MemorialScholarship Fund $31,566

Established in 2002 by Jim and Pat Sudhoffin memory of their son, a 1985 graduate ofJay County High School and a graduate ofIndiana University. The fund is to providescholarships to Jay County High Schoolgraduates pursuing a business degree atIndiana University Bloomington’s KelleySchool of Business.

Everett and Lisabeth Hiatt TaylorMemorial Scholarship Fund $8,020

Established in 2013 by the family of Everettand Lisabeth Taylor who were lifetimeresidents of rural Jay County. Althoughunable to afford college himself, Everettunderstood the value of education.Lisabeth was one of eleven children, nine ofwhom graduated from college. Everett wasa farmer and an executive at the Jay

Don Selvey

ChristopherSpradling

WilliamSudhoff

Evertt andLisabethTaylor


Garment Company and Lisabeth was ateacher. The fund shall providescholarships to Jay County High Schoolgraduates.

Orla L. and Ruth E. TharpEducational Fund $269,262

Established in 2013 by the Ruth TharpEstate. Orla Tharp was the Cashier at thePeoples Bank and Ruth was a homemaker.The fund shall provide scholarships to JayCounty High School graduates.

Ethel Marie Schumaker ThenisMemorial Scholarship Fund $43,487

Established in 1999 by the will of Mrs.Thenis. The fund is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay CountyHigh School.

Justin Valentine Holy Trinity CatholicChurch Scholarship Fund $19,755

Established in 2007 by Mark & MarianneValentine as a memorial to their son. Thefund is to provide scholarships to highschool graduates who are active membersof the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bryant,Indiana, Catholic Youth Organization.

Norm Vinson Scholarship Fund $21,868Established in 2009 by Toni and JosephVinson. The purpose of the fund is toprovide scholarships to graduates of JayCounty High School with preference givento residents of Pennville, Indiana.

Mike Walters Student/AthleteScholarship Fund $31,368

Established in 2003 by Mike Walters, a 1976graduate of Jay County High School. Thefund is to provide scholarships to JCHSgraduates with a 3.0 or greater grade pointaverage who have earned at least twovarsity letters in athletics.

Elda Mae (Winger) WeaverScholarship Fund $25,020

Established in 1999 by Rob Weaver inmemory of his mother who was a nurse formany years. The fund is to providescholarships to high school graduatespursuing a career in the nursing field.

Warren Wyatt Wells MemorialScholarship Fund $17,750

Established in 2002 by Yvonne Wells inmemory of her husband, a Jay County nativeand 1976 graduate of Jay County HighSchool. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto JCHS graduates.

Westchester United Methodist ChurchScholarship Fund $3,981

Established in 1994 by a member ofWestchester United Methodist Church. Thepurpose of this advised fund is to providescholarships to children of members of theWestchester United Methodist Church.

A. Iona Williamson Trust $4,870Established in 1979 by the will of MissWilliamson as a memorial to her parents,Monroe and Marie Williamson. MissWilliamson was a longtime employee of FirstNational Bank and asked that the fund beused to provide scholarships for students ofJay County.

Zachary Allen Wolford 4-H MemorialScholarship Fund $4,367

Established in 2005 by Heather Binegar,Zach’s mother. Zach was killed in a trafficaccident before finishing his first year at IvyTech State College. Zach was a 10-yearmember of 4-H. This fund is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay CountyHigh School, who are members of the 4-Hgoat project.

Margo ZielinskiMemorial Scholarship Fund $4,602

Established in 2003 by Steve Zielinski inmemory of his wife who passed away after avaliant battle with cancer. Margo was ateacher in the Jay School Corporation for 31years. The fund is to provide scholarships toJay County High School graduates pursuing adegree in education.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TOTAL $7,511,595

ORGANIZATION ENDOWMENT FUNDSAn agency or organization creates a fundwhich supports its mission.

ACRES, Inc. Endowment $33,300Established in 2006 by ACRES, Inc. Thepurpose of the fund is to provide support forACRES, Inc.

Arts Place Endowment for the ArtsFirst Merchants Bank $13,816

Established in 1994 by the Jay County ArtsCouncil’s Board of Directors. The purpose ofthe fund is to provide operating support forthe organization.

Arts Place Endowment for the ArtsMainSource Bank $12,396

Established in 1994 by the Jay County ArtsCouncil’s Board of Directors. The purpose ofthe fund is to provide operating support forthe organization.

Habitat for Humanity ofJay County, Inc. Endowment $1,627

Established in 2004 by the Habitat forHumanity of Jay County Board of Directors.The purpose of the fund is to provideoperating support for the organization.

MyronFreeman

MargoZielinski

ZacharyWolford


Mike Walters

Wyatt Wells

JustinValentine

Norm Vinson

Lee G. and Linda L. HallEndowment for the Arts $95,940

Established in 1993 by the Jay County ArtsCouncil with a portion of a bequest from Mr. Hall.The fund is to provide operating support and isnamed in honor of Lee & Linda’s support of thearts in Jay County.

Tom Hunt Endowment for the Arts $4,779Established in 1994 by the Jay County ArtsCouncil in honor of Tom, a local business andcivic leader who died in 1993.

Jay Community CenterEndowment Fund $18,856

Established in 2005 by the Jay CommunityCenter. The purpose of the fund is to provideoperational support.

Jay County Boys Club Endowment $20,188Established in 1993 by the Boys Club Board ofDirectors. The purpose of the fund is to provideoperating support for the organization.

Myron Freeman Endowmentfor Jay County Boy Scouts $20,813

Established in 1995 by the Jay County Boy Scoutsas an honor to Mr. Freeman who devoted muchof his life to the Boy Scouts. The fund is toprovide operating support for the organization.

Jay County Cancer Society, Inc.Endowment Fund $36,037

Established in 2005 by the Jay County CancerSociety. The purpose of the fund is to supportthe mission of the Jay County Cancer Society.

Jay County Crippled Children andAdults Memorial Fund $66,535

Established in 1993 by the Board of Directors ofthe Jay County Association for Crippled Childrenand Adults. A portion of a bequest from SollieAnkrom was used to establish this endowmentthat provides support to the organization.

Jay County 4-H GeneralEndowment Fund $23,075

Established in 1993 by the Jay County 4-HCouncil. The endowment is to provide a sourceof funding available to the 4-H Council forsupport of its programs and facilities.Jay County Fair Association, Inc.

Endowment Fund $43,929Established in 1994 by the Fair Association’sBoard of Directors. The fund is to provideoperating support.

Jay County Fourth of JulyCommittee, Inc. Endowment Fund $27,690

Established in 1994 by the Committee’s Board ofDirectors. The fund is to provide operatingsupport as the committee helps celebrate ournation’s birthday.

Jay County Historical SocietyGenealogy Endowment Fund $3,591

Established in 2001 by the Jay CountyGenealogy Society, which merged with the JayCounty Historical Society in 2009. The purposeof the fund is to provide support forpreservation and collection of genealogyrecords and related programs conducted by theJay County Historical Society.

Jay County Pee Wee FootballEndowment Fund $23,395

Established in 1997 by the league’s Board ofDirectors. The fund is to provide operatingsupport for the league.

Jay County Public LibraryEndowment Fund $299,467

Established in 1993 by the trustees of the JayCounty Public Library. The advised endowmentis to provide funds to help supplement theservices provided by the organization.

Jay County Scout Facilities, Inc.Endowment Fund $64,040

Established in 2002 by the Jay County Scout

Facilities, Inc. The fund is to provide supportfor the operation of the Freeman Scout Cabin.

Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc.Endowment Fund $27,613

Established in 1995 by the JRDS Board ofDirectors. The fund is to provide operatingsupport for the organization.

Limberlost CemeteryAssociation Fund $46,473

Established in 2001 by the Limberlost CemeteryAssociation. The purpose of the fund is toprovide support for maintenance for thehistorical upkeep of the Limberlost Cemetery.

Meridian Health Services, Inc.Endowment Fund $167,422

Established in 2004 by Comprehensive MentalHealth Services, Inc. The purpose of the fundis to provide support for the educational,service and charitable purpose of MeridianHealth Services, Inc.

David Brent Miller Jay County Boys andGirls Club Fund $10,157

Established in 2011 through gifts from BarbaraKadinger, Bob and Carol Stephens, and the JayCommunity Center. The fund is to providesupport for the Jay County Boys and GirlsClubs, programs of the Jay Community Center.Mr. Miller, owner of Miller Aviation, died in aplane crash in March 2011. He was a long-timesupporter of the Boys and Girls Clubsprograms.

National Center for Great Lakes NativeAmerican Culture, Inc.Endowment Fund $1,175

Established in 2007 by the National Center forGreat Lakes Native American Culture, Inc. Thefund is to provide operating support for theorganization.


Jerry R. Pierce MemorialEndowment for the Arts $10,507

Established in 2002 by Arts Place, Inc. in honor of Mr.Pierce, a local industrialist who died in 2001.

Portland EveningOptimist Club Fund $62,825

Established in 1992 by the Evening Optimist Club.This fund was the first between the Foundation and alocal service club. The fund is an advised fund withyouth as its focus.

Portland MorningOptimist Club Fund $30,548

Originally established in 1989 by the MorningOptimist Club to provide funding to programs,services, and support to Jay County organizations.The advised trust was transferred to The PortlandFoundation in 1993 to help carry out its purpose.

Portland Parks Endowment Fund $1,872Established in 2001 by the Portland Park Board. Thepurpose of the fund is to provide support for thePortland Parks.

Portland Rotary FoundationEndowment Fund $39,062

Established in 1998 by the Portland RotaryFoundation. The fund is to provide support to thePortland Rotary Foundation.

Linda Ripley and Ann GoodrichMemorial Fund $11,507

Established in 2011 by the Jay Community Center,through a gift from Mrs. Ripley’s estate. The fund isto provide support for the operation of thecommunity center.Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central

Indiana, Inc. Fund $4,374Established in 2010 by the Board of Directors of theSecond Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana,Inc. The fund is to provide operating support for theorganization.

United Way of Jay County, Inc.Endowment Fund $231,594

Established in 1993 by the Board of Directors of thelocal United Way. The fund is to provide operatingsupport for the organization.

Westchester Cemetery Fund $6,435Established in 2006 by the Nancy J. Saxman 2003Revocable Trust. The fund is to provide support formaintenance and historical upkeep of the cemetery.

West Jay Community CenterEndowment Fund $100,461

Established in 2000 by the West Jay CommunityCenter Board of Directors. The fund is to provideoperating support for the organization.

Youth Service Bureau of Jay County, Inc.Endowment Fund $25,488

Established in 1995 by the Youth Service BureauBoard of Directors. The fund is to provide operatingsupport for the organization.

ORGANIZATION ENDOWMENTTOTAL $1,586,987

NONPERMANENT FUNDS

Freedom Park Fund $2,830Established in 2004 to accept gifts for Freedom Park,which honors veterans of the United States ArmedForces.

NON PERMANENT FUNDS TOTAL $2,830

GRAND TOTAL of FUNDS $26,880,277


Jay County students are given the opportunity to further their education at aninstitution of higher learning through scholarship funds established by generousdonors at The Portland Foundation. In 2015, 119 students were awarded $ 314,195

RECIPIENT SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVEDCatherine Alig Alwyn Carder Scholarship

Logan Antrim Matt Aker Memorial Scholarship

Randi Auker The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Emily Back The Portland Foundation ScholarshipMadonna Miller ScholarshipDon E. Selvey Memorial ScholarshipKris A. Rose Memorial Scholarship

Brody Barcus Elizabeth Starbuck Business Scholarship

Tiffany Barton Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Madison Baughn The Portland Foundation Scholarship

James Bennett The Portland Foundation ScholarshipRoberta Kay Beard Memorial Scholarship

Ian Bentz Madison High School Alumni Scholarship

Kadelyn Bentz Paul and Ruth Schumaker Shimp ScholarshipMeshberger Brothers Scholarship

Larissa Boles The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Sara Bollenbacher Haynes Starbuck II Scholarship

Nathanial Brackman The Portland Foundation ScholarshipDon E. Selvey Memorial Scholarship

Ben Brandt Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Medical Scholarship

Haley Brandt Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Medical Scholarship

Rachel Braun The Portland Foundation ScholarshipMichael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial ScholarshipJustin Valentine Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Scholarship

Morgan Brown Academic Scholarship

Kirsten Brown Elizabeth Starbuck Art ScholarshipRuth Starlin Schafer Fund to Assist Aspiring Artists

Marcie Burk Peggy Glentzer Memorial ScholarshipJay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward &

Marcella Smith Scholarship

Taylor Burkett The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Alisha Byers Orla and Ruth Tharp Educational Scholarship

Taylor Campbell Academic ScholarshipMichael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Scholarship

Kelly Casey Sheri and Nicholas Reinhart Memorial Scholarship

Noah Claycomb Academic Scholarship

Nicholas Clemens The Portland Foundation ScholarshipArnold and Eugenia Beumer ScholarshipGov. IP Gray Alumni ScholarshipPee Wee Football Scholarship

Kody Degler Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Shelby Dick Church Women United Scholarship

Lilly Endowment CommunityScholarship Recipient

Lilly Endowment Community ScholarshipRecipient for 2015: Luke Rowles

Luke is the son of Chad Rowles and AmyMcAbee and resides in Portland. He isattendingWabash College and studyingPsychology and Business.


Scholarships

Jill Dirksen Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Cheyanne Dull Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Catherine Dunn Elizabeth Starbuck Education Scholarship

Trey Dunn Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Medical Scholarship

Melony Eley Edith Gaunt Memorial ScholarshipBernice Tharp Gibble Memorial Scholarship

Taylor Elzey The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Austin Fairchild The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Courtney Finnerty First Bank of Berne ScholarshipPortland Lions Club Scholarship

Randy Fortkamp Haynes Starbuck II Scholarship

Kaylyn Frye Marseal DeWeerd, Edith Horn and Virgie BradyMemorial Scholarship

RJ Fuller Adult Education

Kortney Garringer Haynes Starbuck II Scholarship

Randa Gillespie Orla and Ruth Tharp Educational Fund

Lindsey Green Lilly Finalist ScholarshipThe Portland Foundation ScholarshipJay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward &

Marcella Smith Scholarship

Patricia Hein Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Lucy Hemmelgarn Raymond and Mary Shreeve ScholarshipRussell and Mary Jane Figert Scholarship

Eric Hemmelgarn Orla and Ruth Tharp Educational Fund

Dakota Hildebrandt The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Emily Horn The Portland Foundation ScholarshipNorm Vinson Scholarship

LeAnn Horn Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Malarie Houck Lilly Finalist ScholarshipJames Hardy Portland Panther ScholarshipJay County Hospital Auxiliary ScholarshipMeshberger Brothers ScholarshipElda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship

Johnathan Hudson The Portland Foundation ScholarshipBob and Helen Brown McCreery ScholarshipChristopher Spradling Memorial ScholarshipFred Lingo Scholarship

Amber Huelskamp Orla and Ruth Tharp Educational Fund

Katie Ireland Ray and Samaria McKinley Memorial Fund

Kristen Ireland Elizabeth Starbuck Business Scholarship

Nicole Johnson Altrusa Scholarship

Morgan Kaufman Randy O. Poole Memorial ScholarshipArnold and Eugenia Beumer Scholarship

James Keen Joe Scott Clark Scholarship

Jessica Kerrigan Elizabeth Starbuck Business Scholarship

Takoa Knight Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Courtney Knight Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Alexander Krieg Portland Evening Optimists Scholarship

Mitchell Kunkler Academic AwardFelts-Hanlin ScholarshipRussel and Mary Jane Figert ScholarshipMichael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial ScholarshipWilliam Sudhoff Memorial Scholarship

Crystal Lee The Portland Foundation ScholarshipPortland Evening Optimists ScholarshipJay County French Connection Scholarship

Hailey Lennartz Elizabeth Starbuck Music ScholarshipWeldon and Dorothy Hamma Scholarship


Scholarships

Ashley Lowe Lilly Finalist ScholarshipKathleen Galbraith Memorial Medical ScholarshipZackery Hummer Memorial FundElda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship

Cheyanne Loy Vecil Bookout Schlechty Memorial TrustEric Bricker Memorial ScholarshipBryant High School ScholarshipElda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship

Hope Lugar The Portland Foundation ScholarshipAlpha Associate Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa

ScholarshipDorothy O’Brien Gegenheimer Odle Scholarship

Heather Lugar Alwyn Carder Scholarship

Hannah Lugar Ruth Whipple Badders Scholarship

Madison Mace Portland Morning Optimist Scholarship

Austin Mann Dr. Ara C. & Gay B. Badders Scholarship

Angela Mann Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Dominic Martyne Orla and Ruth Tharp Educational Fund

Brock McFarland Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Constance McIntire Academic ScholarshipErnest and Martha Loy ScholarshipElda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship

Jordan McMillian Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Scholarship

Andrew McShane Robert and Helen Brown McCreery Scholarship

Jessica Mills Alwyn Carder Scholarship

Chelsea Mock The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Lori Moon Elizabeth Starbuck Art ScholarshipF. Edward and Marcelle Young Smith Scholarship

Kay Morgan Raymond and Mary Shreeve ScholarshipMichael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Scholarship

Max Morgan Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Mitchell Morningstar Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Lydia Morrical The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Laura Morrison Janet Arnold Memorial ScholarshipAlwyn Carder Scholarship

Alexis Murrell Academic Scholarship

Alexis Myers The Portland Foundation ScholarshipSharon Dues Memorial ScholarshipJay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward &

Marcella Smith ScholarshipChristine Morrow Honorary Scholarship

Gage Newsome Jeff and Eileen Bickel Memorial Scholarship

Sarah Newton Catherine and Donald Schramm ScholarshipMatt Aker Memorial ScholarshipJay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward &Marcella Smith ScholarshipPortland Morning Optimist Scholarship

Jacob Nichols Jerry R. Pierce Memorial ScholarshipInman-Myers Scholarship

Jessica Ooten Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Carli Ostrowski Crystal and Patricia Gibson ScholarshipPennville Church of Christ ScholarshipRobert and Ruth Miller ScholarshipElda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship

Faith Parr F. Dale Jordan ScholarshipMadison High School Alumni ScholarshipPortland Morning Optimist Scholarship

Ben Pesek Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Emily Pogue Lilly Finalist ScholarshipRaymond and Mary Shreeve ScholarshipJay County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

Hunter Prescott The Portland Foundation ScholarshipMichael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships


Jay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward &Marcella Smith Scholarship

Portland Evening Optimist Scholarship

Zachary Pryor The Portland Foundation ScholarshipJeanne Habegger Scholarship

Tanner Reynolds The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Holly Roberts Everett and Lisabeth Hiatt Taylor MemorialScholarship

Portland Morning Optimist Scholarship

Luke Rowles Frank Inman Memorial ScholarshipJuan Pablo Heart and Attitude Scholarship

Will Rowles The Portland Foundation ScholarshipKristan Denae Corwin Memorial Scholarship

Chelsea Russell The Portland Foundation ScholarshipElda Mae Winger Weaver Scholarship

Jalen Ryder Harold and Maxine Schutz Memorial Scholarship

Laurann Scheonlein The Portland Foundation ScholarshipMichael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial ScholarshipAshley Muhlenkamp 4-H Memorial Scholarship

Jared Schlosser Mary Helen North Gildersleeve Scholarship

Bryan Schwieterman The Portland Foundation ScholarshipRussell and Mary Jane Figert Scholarship

Kelsey Sell Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Casey Shannon East Central Opportunities ScholarshipRobert Quadrozzi Memorial ScholarshipJohn Jay Center for Learning Scholarship

Kohleman Shannon Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Thomas Shrack Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Scholarship

Charles Shreeve The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Kristen Simons John L. Armantrout Science Scholarship

Katy Smeltzer Academic Scholarship

Bethany Snowden The Portland Foundation ScholarshipFrank Inman Memorial Scholarship

Amazia Switzer Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Brooke Thomas Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Michelle Wellman The Portland Foundation ScholarshipGeorge and Mildred Myron Memorial ScholarshipJay County High School Alumni Scholarship

Emily Westgerdes Academic Scholarship

Cody White Eva Moore Gordon and Ernest Moore Scholarship

Scholarships


FRIENDS OFJAY COUNTY AGRICULTURE

As of December 31, 2015 the Friends of Jay County Agriculture Endowmenthas grown to $129,826, and the Friends of Jay County Agriculture Fund hasgrown to $12,250.

Grants were awarded to:4-H Rabbit Committee - $1,000 to help purchase new rabbit cages4-H Sheep Committee - $2,275 to help purchase new sheep pensJay County Chamber of Commerce - $1,000 to help support the inauguralRural America Farm and Garden Expo

Grants from Unrestricted and Field of Interest FundsOrganization/Project Purpose AmountAgape Respite Care Summer Adventures in Learning $ 1,500Arts Place Arts in the Parks $ 5,000

MusicWorks $34,000Electric Kiln $ 6,000

Community and Family Services HeartLite Program $ 3,500HeartLite Program $ 1,000Adult Day Service Program $20,000

Dunkirk American Legion New Uniforms $ 4,000Dunkirk Beautification Committee Webster Depot Concert Series $ 1,450East Elementary School SHARBADE game $ 2,900FJ Barr Chapter 24 DAV New Van for transporting

Veterans $ 6,900Jay Community Center Boomer Sports Program $37,500

Senior Citizens Programs $10,000Run Jay County 5K Circuit $ 4,300

Jay County 20/20 Vision Implementation 20/20 Vision project $ 7,000Jay County Fourth of July Committee Fourth of July Celebration $10,000Jay County Chamber of Commerce Senior Expo $ 2,500Jay County Conservation Club Dam Repair $ 2,500Jay County Fair Association Digital Sign $13,118Jay County Historical Society Heritage Festival $ 3,000

Museum Addition $50,000Jay County Humane Society Security System $ 2,000

Shelter Entry Door $ 917Jay County Scout Facility Storage Facility and bathroom $10,000Jay County Soil and Water Conservation Educational Field Days $ 1,600Jay County Special Olympics Entry Fees $ 5,000Jay County Trails Club Bike Share Program $ 5,000

Trails Display Posters $ 745Jay County Visitor and Tourism Bureau Indiana Bicentennial activities $ 1,820John Jay Center for Learning College-Career-Connect Program $ 4,012

Senior Learning Series $10,000Leadership Academy $18,800Vocational Lab Equipment $15,600

LifeStream Services New InterUrban Van $ 5,000Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Program $ 4,000Second Harvest Food Bank Tailgate Program $ 5,000Swing of Faith Wheelchair adaptive swings $10,600Youth Service Bureau Born to Learn Program $10,000

KARSS Program $ 7,500Total $343,762

Teacher Creativity Mini GrantsSchool/Teacher Purpose AmountBloomfield Elementary School 5th Grade Fund the purchase ofMs. Kristen Gibson Franklin Anybook Readers $245East Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund the purchase of materialsMs. Rachel Arnold for a Maypole $240East Jay Middle School 8th Grade Fund the purchase of Kuta mathMs. Gina Brockman software $204General Shanks Elementary School Fund the purchase of a5th Grade, Mr. Rod Wolford Chrome Book $250Jay County Christian Academy 9th Grade Fund the purchase of fiveMs. Debbie Wilhelm Nextbook Tablets $250Jay School Corporation Speech and Fund the purchase of theLanguage, Ms. Beth Mathewson HearBuilder program $150Jay School Corporation Speech and Fund the purchase of theLanguage Ms. Beth Mathewson Kaufman Speech Kit $212Jay School Corporation Occupational Fund the purchase of HokkiTherapist, Ms. Emily Reynolds Stools $250Jay County High School Band Fund the purchase of newMr. Kelly Smeltzer and Mr. Peter Vogler sheet music $196Jay County High School Math Fund the purchase of Hot WheelsMr. Zach Keller for Algebra Class demonstrations $179Judge Haynes Elementary School Grades Fund the purchase of materialsK-5 Ms. Rachel Arnold for a Maypole $240Redkey Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund the purchase of materialsMs. LaVetha Loucks for a Maypole $240Westlawn Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund the purchase of materialsMs. LaVetha Loucks for a Maypole $240Westlawn Elementary School Fund the purchase of BigKindergarten, Ms. Sara Wolf Book Sets $250

Westlawn Elementary School 1st Grade Fund the purchase of BigMs. Carol Bantz Book Sets $248Westlawn Elementary Grades K-5 Fund the purchase of an ElmoMs. Priscilla Willrath Visual Presenter and projector $250Westlawn Elementary School 3rd Grade Fund the purchase of pictureMs. Jennifer Johnson andMs. Janelle Kirby books for theReading/Language

Arts class $199


Assets12/31/2015 12/31/2014

Current Assets:Cash and cash equivalents $ 338,593 $ 250,295Cash and cash equivalents 41,876 41,795

Temporarily restricted380,469 292,090

Income tax receivable 26 26Investments; at market

Assets held for others 192,446 255,989Investments; at market

Temporarily restricted 3,011,697 5,089,689

Total current assets 3,584,638 5,637,794

Property and Equipment; at costComputer hardware 14,129 17,279Computer software 2,370 2,370Leasehold improvements 412,143 402,768Office furniture and fixtures 12,165 6,336

440,807 428,753Less: Accumulated depreciation (229,146) (209,897)

211,661 218,856Land - Freedom Park 220,423 220,423

Total property and equipment 432,084 439,279

Noncurrent Assets:Investments; at market

Assets held for others 751,186 750,686Investments; at market

Permanently restricted 24,100,391 23,540,710Investments; at cost Permanently restricted 3 3

Paintings - Permanently restricted 3,471 3,471

Total noncurrent assets 24,855,051 24,294,870

Total assets $28,871,773 $30,371,943

Liabilities and Net Assets12/31/2015 12/31/2014

Current Liabilities:Current portion of-non-current liability $ 36,563 $ 35,398Total current liabilities 36,563 35,398

Non-Current Liabilities:Liabilities for assets held for others 943,632 1,006,675Less: Amount to be disbursed

within one year (36,563) (35,398)

Total non-current liabilities 907,069 971,277

Total liabilities 943,632 1,006,675

Net Assets:Unrestricted 770,703 689,600Temporarily restricted 3,053,573 5,131,484Permanently restricted 24,103,865 23,544,184

Total net assets 27,928,141 29,365,268

Total liabilities and net assets $ 28,871,773 $ 30,371,943


Combined Statements of Financial PositionFor the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013


Temporarily PermanentlyUnrestricted Restricted Restricted Total

Revenues, Gains. and Other Support:Contributions $ 367 $ 452,600 $ 387,983 $ 840,950Interest and dividends 856,129 856,129Realized and unrealized gains and (losses)

from investments, net (1,144,727) (270) (1,144,997)Loss on disposal offixed assets (186) (186)Partnership investment income (loss) 352 352

181 164,002 388,065 552,248Less: Contributions to assets held for others (500) (500)Plus: Investment income from assets held for

others 24,734 24,734181 188,736 387,565 576,482

Net assets released from restrictions 2,094,531 (2,266,647) 172,116

Total revenues, gains, and other support 2,094,712 (2,077,911) 559,681 576,482

Grants, Scholarships, and Other Expenses:Grants 1,382,357 1,382,357Scholarships 275,534 275,534Investment management fees 36,535 36,535Trustee fees 127,203 127,203Functional expenses - Per attached schedule 230,789 230,789

2,052,418 2,052,418Less: Disbursements from assets held for

others (38,809) (38,809)Total distributions and other expenses 2,013,609 2,013,609

Change in Net Assets 81,103 (2,077,911 ) 559,681 (1,437,127)

Net Assets - Beginning 689,600 5,131,484 23,544,184 29,365,268

Net Assets - Ending $ 770,703 $ 3,053,573 $ 24,103,865 $ 27,928,141

Combined Statements of ActivitiesFor the Year Ended December 31, 2015

2015 Grants 1951 – 2014 GrantsScholarships $278,920 44% Scholarships $ 5,188,456 36%Education 70,412 11% Arts & Culture 2,792,681 19%Arts & Culture 109,450 19% Community Development 2,674,307 18%Community Development 45,600 7% Health & Human Services 1,313,625 9%Health & Human Services 68,700 11% Education 1,398,961 10%Youth 49,600 8% Youth 1,145,950 8%

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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Assets Gifts Grants

For the year ending December 31, 2015, The Portland Foundation’s rate of return on its investment portfolio was (1.5%)


How to Give Through ThePortland FoundationDonors can give to existing funds or create new ones that best serve their needs andcharitable interests. Prospective donors are urged to discuss the various optionslisted below with their attorney, accountant, or other financial advisor.

Endowment FundsAn endowment fund is a living memorial that may carry your family name. It createsa pool of charitable assets that provides enduring charitable support. Donors maychoose one of five ways to have their contributions administered:

UnrestrictedThe donor allows the Board of Trustees the freedom to choose the grant recipientsand respond to changing needs in the community.

Field of InterestThe donor may specify a field of interest, but leaves selection of the exact recipientsto the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

RestrictedThe donor may name one or more particular agencies or institutions to receivegrants.

ScholarshipThe donor outlines the criteria for awards to deserving students so they may pursueeducational opportunities.

Donor AdvisedThe donor may suggest possible grant recipients to the Foundation each year.

Planned Gifts Providing Lifetime Income

Planned gifts provide the benefits of charitable giving, while affording you and lovedones income from the donated assets.

Through The Portland Foundation, donors have the opportunity to preserve andstrengthen the Jay County community. For information on these and other ways touse The Portland Foundation, call Doug Inman at (260) 726-4260.

Applying for GrantsThe Portland Foundation encourages requests from any new or existing charitableorganization or community agency in Jay County.

Grant PoliciesGrant proposals must have direct relevance to Jay County charitable needs.

Areas The Portland Foundation wants to support are:

• Start-up costs for new programs

•One-time projects or needs

•Capital needs beyond an applicant organization’s capabilities and means

Generally, The Portland Foundation does not support:

• Individuals, other than scholarships

• Religious or sectarian purposes

•Make-up of operating deficits, post-event or after-the-fact situations

• Endowment campaigns

• Propaganda, political or otherwise, attempting to influence legislation or intervenein any political affairs or campaigns

Requests are reviewed and voted on twice a year. Deadline dates are typically inJanuary and July and are announced in the local media.

Foundation staff will review the grant request and will contact the requestingorganization for any additional information or clarification. Following staff review, theproposals are sent to the Board of Trustees for evaluation and fundingrecommendation.

Following the next regularly scheduled board meeting, applicants are informed inwriting of the Board’s decisions as well as any conditions placed on a grant.

The mission of The Portland Foundation is to enhancethe quality of life for the people of Jay County, Indiana,

now and for generations to come,by building community endowment, effecting significant

impact through grantmaking andproviding leadership on key community issues.

Past Board Members

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Ethel Cartwright 1952-1970Orville Bechdolt 1952-1954Joseph Burke 1952-1959Charles Baird 1952-1954James Abromson 1952-1976John S. Hardy, Sr. 1952-1972Hugh N. Ronald, Jr. 1954-1969Robert Smith 1954-1967Rev. Virgil Bjork 1959-1961John Bodle 1961-1976David Mosier 1967-1971Byron Nesbitt 1969-1977

Imelda McKeown 1970-1977John Coldren 1971-1985R. Dwight Young 1973-1982Lon Racster 1976-1989Edna Elliott 1977-1985James Peterson 1977-1986Maxwell Naas 1978-1987Marian F. Abromson 1983-1988Joel Roberts 1985-1989Jack Ronald 1986-1996Joann Vormohr 1987-1990Sally Naas Mauger 1988-1988

William W. Hinkle 1989-1998Stan Teeter 1989-1993Doug Milligan 1989-2002Ruth Ann Widman 1989-2002Gretchen Young 1991-2000John Brigham 1993-1999Ethelyn Glentzer 1997-2001Darrell Reeves 2000-2002Greg Moser 2000-2003Dr. Mark Haggenjos 2001-2007Julie Barber 2003-2006Phil Frantz 1999-2008

Ron Freeman 1999-2008Giles Laux 2003-2009Julie Forcum 2001-2010Marianne Horn 2002-2011Rosalie Clamme 2003-2012Eric Reynolds 2003-2012Emily Goodrich Roberts 2010-2013Stephanie Robinson 2013-2014

2015 Board of Trustees

StaffDouglas L. Inman, Executive Director Jessica L. Cook, Program Officer Linsey A. Foerg, Administrative Assistant

Jenae E. Blasdel, Administrative Assistant

Dean Jetter, President Mary Davis, Immediate Past President Tammy HanlinPat Bennett, Vice President Robin Alberson Ron LauxRex Journay, Secretary/Treasurer Dr. David Fullenkamp John Moore

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