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Investing in the Community

Table of Contents

1 Message from The Portland Foundation

2 Investing in the Community – Portland Water Park and Jay CountyPublic Library Circulation Desk

3 Donations, Memorials and Celebrations

7 Investing in the Community – John Jay Center for Learning

8 New Endowments

9 Funds of The Portland Foundation

27 Women’s Giving Circle

28 Scholarships

28 Lilly Scholarship Recipient

31 Friends of Jay County Agriculture

32 Grants From Unrestricted & Field of Interest Funds

34 Financials

36 Dashboard

Back Cover Board of Trustees & Staff

The Portland Foundation2014 Annual ReportFront CoverFREEDOM PARK - Constructed in 2005 on Foundation-owned property thatwas donated by Ann Goodrich, Freedom Park honors Jay CountyServicemen and Servicewomen who wore a uniform to protect our country,whether in war or peace.

Dear Friends,

The Portland Foundation has served the Jay County community since December 17, 1951 when three local businessmen saw the needto create an organization that was designed to assist in the community’s future growth while serving as a vehicle for communityphilanthropy. Over the past sixty-three years the Foundation has served in that role and has built relationships with donors whohave established 319 endowments that are meant to last for perpetuity.

Those generous donors and the Foundation have partnered to invest in the future of the Jay County community. Because of thosedonors the Foundation has been able to grant more than $13.8 million to not-for-profit organizations and individuals pursuing highereducation degrees.

The $13 million investment in the community has paid dividends in a big way! Countless organizations and individuals havebenefitted because of the desire of donors to improve the quality of life here in Jay County.

As always, from our board and staff to you…thank you for trusting us with carrying out your philanthropic legacy.

With Gratitude,

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

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PORTLAND WATER PARKIn 2014, The Portland Foundation announced its largest-ever grant of $250,000 towards the construction of awater park in Portland, to replace the old Portland Pool.

JAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION DESKIn 1996, The Portland Foundation granted $100,000towards the construction of the new Jay County PublicLibrary. The Foundation’s gift was used to sponsor thecirculation desk.


DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONSJeff & Robin AlbersonAlpha Associate Chapter ofKappa Kappa Kappa

John & Dr. Mary ArmantroutDaniel & Dr. Charlene BartonPat & Pam BennettBollenbacher & Associates, LLCRon & Joyce BrandonJohn & Dr. Carole BrighamBryant High School AlumniJohn & Helen CastonguayJames & Claudia CullBill & Mary DavisJoseph DuesCarol FeltsFirst Bank of BerneTed C. Fleming EstateLon & Robin FoxAndy & Dayna FrantzPhil & Linda FrantzRon & Loni FreemanPatricia GibsonEthelyn GlentzerDick & Jackie HaffnerDru & Selena HallLinda HallDon HanlinDennis & Marianne HornRaymond & Joyce HornBarry & Elizabeth HudsonDoug InmanKevin & Teri InmanBrian & Heather IsonJay County Cancer SocietyJay County High School FFAJay County High School StudentCouncil

Jay County Historical SocietyJay Lodge No. 87 Free &Accepted Masons

Jay-Randolph Developmental

ServicesDean & Margie JetterRex & Carolyn JournayRonald & Patricia JoynerJD KellerRon & Mary LauxLarry & Chris LeeLarry A. LeeJoanna LehnerLeland & Judy LeMasterVicki LeonardMadison High School AlumniBill & Kim McAbeeSarah McCreeryJim & Maureen McKahanMeshberger Brothers StoneCorporation

John & Linda MooreCynthia MoserDanielle MoserMuseum of the Soldier, Inc.Ben MyronDr. Steve MyronChildren of James E. PetersonTim PoolePortland Evening Optimist ClubPortland Lions ClubPortland Rotary FoundationCynthia PortteusNed & Linda ReesJames & Jane SchwartzSteve, Betty, Matthew,Catherine, & Colton Smith

Marlene StevesonStudio 27 Spinning ClassParticipants

James & Patricia SudhoffSue SudhoffRuth Tharp EstateJoe VinsonGarry & Jody Walker

Maude WalkerMike & Deb WaltersRob & Mindy WeaverDavid & Marjorie WellmanRon & Brenda WellmanBetty WellmanMark WilsonJim & Carol Zimmerman

Freedom Park DonorsDarrell & Paula BordersSonny ChampRuss ClawsonKyle & Renae EplerCharles FreelGoodrich Family FoundationCarl & Nancy HardymonJoyce HestonRoger InmanLester & Jody LeeRobert & Jean LeonhardLinus MescherDavid RossDale ShaneyfeltJune SmithGene StiglemanMark StiglemanScott StiglemanThe Children of Byrle StiglemanGerald ThomasMark Wilson

Friends of Jay CountyAgriculture Donors

DMH Family Farms - Dennis &Marianne Horn

Ralph & Theresa HomanBill & Arlene HornDoug & Carla Horn

IOM Grain, LLCMatt & Jennifer JohnsonTom & Phyllis JohnsonBob & Joyce LyonsMinnich PoultryCharles & Betty MuhlenkampDr. Steve & John MyronNancy PearsonRodgers Farms, LLCTroxel Equipment CompanyRob & Mindy Weaver

Portland Water ParkProject Donors

Accelerated Curing, Inc.Brooke AkerJerry & Annette AlexanderAlpha Associate Chapter ofKappa Kappa Kappa

American Legion Post 211Mark & Evelyn ArnoldSteve & Bev ArnoldMike & Lana AshleyATI Portland ForgeJeffery & Bonnie BaddersDave & Karen BaileyDonna BaileyFred & Liz BaileyJanet & Ken BantzPat & Pam BennettRalph & Susan BlackfordJohn & Debbie BoggsDarrell & Paula BordersCarl & Joan BowenRoger & Luetta BowenJohn & Dr. Carole BrighamGlen & Mary BryantRich & Carolyn CarducciTim & Kris CasterCentral Gas & Supply

Cincinnatus LeagueColdren & Frantz Attorneys atLaw

Mr. & Mrs. Michael CrooksDave’s Heating and Cooling LLC-Dave & Janet Confer

Mr. & Mrs. Fred DeHoffBetty J. DeRomeBrad & Lori DeRomeDelta Theta Tau Sorority, XiChapter

Don & Cindy DenneyLouis & Sally DirksenRoger & June DomingoDr. Tom & Sue DunnMike Engels - Edward JonesJohn & Leora EngleBill & Joy FentersFirst Merchants CorporationJames S. & Julie A. ForcumFort Recovery IndustriesCharles & Barb FreelRon & Loni FreemanThe Freeman Sisters

Robert L. FreemyerGary & Teresa Fulton & familyDonald C. GillespieGloria GreenDr. Mark & Donna HaggenjosDr. Mark & Donna Haggenjos inhonor of Gloria Green

Reg & Nelle HampsonPhil & Diane HanlinPete & Shirley HaydenJames & Carol HedgesGerald & Vecil HeniserLarry & Maria HiattDan & Sharon HoffmanChuck & Susan HuffmanBrian & Pam HutchisonDavid & Tonya HyattDean & Jennifer InmanDoug InmanRoger & Bev InmanRusty InmanJay County Beverage, Inc.Jay County CommissionersJay Financial Advisors Inc.Jay Lodge No. 87 Free &Accepted Masons Coffee Club

Jay Lodge No. 87 Free &Accepted Masons Craft Club

Dean & Margie JetterJane JobeJoe & Carol JohnstonRichard & Patty JohnstonRichard & Lola JoyMark & Dawn KlattSusan KnightRichard & Frances KunkleLimberlost ConstructionDavid & Jani LittlerNancy & George LopezMainSource Bank

Gary & Dr. Bonnie MaitlenRick & Beck MatchettKent & Anni McClungKit & Dana McClungSteve & Sheron McClungMax & Bernice McClurgMike & Jodi McKeeMcShane ConsultingMedler FurnitureJim & Mary Meinerding FamilyJanet Miller in memory of Dr.Charles Miller

Patrick & Barbara MillerScott & Laura MillerTod & Reda MillerDoug & Judy MilliganTim & Kristin MillspaughDuane & Rhonda MonroeJohn & Linda MooreKeith & Wilma MorricalMoser EngineeringMoser Motor Sales, Inc.Dr. Steve and Marla MyronLee & Sharon NewmanPak-a-SakPennville Custom CabinetryPoet Biorefining-PortlandPortland Evening Optimist ClubPortland InnPortland Insurance AgencyPortland Rotary ClubGlen & Bev PriestLon & Sheri RacsterPhil & Sue RagerSarah RauneckerRaymond James & Associates,Inc.

Ned & Linda ReesEric ReynoldsCletes RinesJoel & Connie Roberts

Nan RowlesGreg & Jane Ann RunyonVirginia SchenckDr. Ed SchmitGene & June SchmitKevin & Melissa SchmidtDan Schoen-Home Idea CenterJerald & Julia SchwomeyerHarry & Carolyn ScottSDP Manufacturing, Inc.Monty & Paula SiberyMike & Gloria SimonsKelly & Jamie SmeltzerGary & Claire SmithBob & Lorna Snyder in honor oftheir children Kay, Lana, andKent

Don & Jane SpencerMark & Cindy StrietelmeierLowell & Rebecca StrohlMerylin StrohlNed & Jean StuckyCharles & Vicki TagueDr. Mark & Lois TatmanDavid & Meranda TeeterThe Tire Center, Inc.TriCounty Surgical Associates,P.C.

Tri Kappa of PortlandUniversity Dermatology CenterJoann VormohrW&M ManufacturingRob & Mindy WeaverJC & Nancy WellsRuth Ann WidmanJed & Dorothy WilliamsonMark WilsonJudith Zearbaugh

Women’s Giving CircleDonors

Robin AlbersonSuzie ArnoldJanet BarrettBeverly BennettPam BennettDr. Carole BrighamSue BryantSandy BubpJane CarlinRosie ClammeDiane ColdrenSharlette ColeNatalie CoxMary DavisSharon DavisJune DomingoSue DunnBarbara DowningJanice DurhamCamille ElickJoy FentersGail FranksLinda FrantzRobbin FullenkampDeanna GillespieEthelyn GlentzerGloria GreenCathy HabeggerMeg HabeggerSharon HammersDiane HanlinKay HayesCarol HedgesShirley HerrinZola HidyMarianne HornTammy HornElizabeth Hudson

Lucille HummerMargie JetterPhyllis JohnsonLinda KennedyGisela LeMasterLaVetha LoucksLinda LoweMiriam LudyBonnie MaitlenBeck MatchettMargaret McBrideJackie McCollumGwen McDanielJoyce MilliganJudy MilliganMary Helen RigbyCletes RinesJulia SchwomeyerJoy ScottenWilburta ShannonDebbie ShreeveHeather SimpsonState of the Heart HospiceCindy StrietelmeierMerylin StrohlJanice StuckyJane SwitzerLois TatmanReda Theurer-MillerDeb TiptonJoyce TiptonJudith Toms-MedlerPhylis UppAlice ValentineCarolyn WadeJune WendelFlorence Wiley-StonerEva WyrickGretchen YoungJudith ZearbaughLou Ann Zimmerman

DONATIONS, MEMORIALS AND CELEBRATIONS



MemorialsIN MEMORY OF MATT AKER1 Shot Sports, LLCA. Landon Excavating, LLCAker PlumbingAker-Taylor Plumbing, Heating,and A/C, Inc.

Michael & Linda AkerJerry & Annette AlexanderArch Bridge Kroozers, Inc.Arm’s Auto Body, Inc.Michael AshmanBollenbacher & Associates, LLCLynn BoolmanDavid & Jennifer BooneCity of Union CityClear Chiropractic Indiana, LLCComo Service, LLCJane CrawfordBill & Mary DavisCindy & Donald DenneyDunn Family Dental Care PCJohn & Georganna FergusonFirst Merchants CorporationFort Recovery Construction &Equipment, LLC

Franklin’s Electrical ServiceG & G Oil Company of Indiana,Inc.

Dr. Malcolm GeorgeJohn & Sarona GoodrichHarris MechanicalFred HinesJeff & Tammy HornChristopher & Lisa HornerDr. Natalie HosierIndiana Fire Chiefs AssociationInman Insurance, Inc.Inman U-Loc StorageJay County Beverage, Inc.

Jay County REMCJay County Sheriff’s ReserveJay Financial Advisors, Inc.Kevin KellerJacob & Amy LinkLoy Auction and RealtyRandy & Tamala MannNorman & Cathy McCowanBrent & Whitney MosbyMoser EngineeringDale MoyerLarry & Cindy Newton, Jr.Keith & Melissa OsterholtPak-A-SakPatriot FitnessPioneer Packaging, LLCPoet Biorefining - PortlandDavid PooleKelly & Andrea PoorePortland Evening Optimist ClubPortland Fire DepartmentPortland Motor Parts, Inc.Portland Veterinary Clinic, Inc.Portland Volunteer Firemen, Inc.Redkey Volunteer FireDepartment

Dwight RinesLora & Donnie SchlosserEdward SchmitShawver Auctioneering, RealEstate, & ULock, LLC

Paula & Monty SiberyGregory & Randi StevensTJ’s Concrete Work, LLCGuy Tressler Excavating, LLCTri-State Gas Engine & TractorAssociation, Inc.

Kindra WebsterNichole WickeyWilliams Auto Parts, Inc.Williamson Spencer and Penrod

Funeral Homes, LLCWilliam & Angela Yount

IN MEMORY OF JOHNBARRETT

John & Dr. Carole BrighamBob & Rosie ClammeBob & Lorna Snyder

IN MEMORY OF CARL BIMEL,SR.

Carl Bimel, Jr. Estate

IN MEMORY OF MARYBRYANT

Dennis & Marianne HornRichard & Loretta Zeigler

IN MEMORY OF MARIANBUTCHER LEE

Betty Stone

IN MEMORY OF EZRA “JIGGS”BYRUM

Bob & Rosie Clamme

IN MEMORY OF DR. DANIEL J.CUMMISKEY

Gail AltekruseJack & Norene ArnoldJennifer BaileyTimothy & Beth Ann BloomWilliam & Connie BrownDianna BuddCharity CummiskeyF.W.M.S. Foundation, Inc.Fort Wayne Medical EducationProgram

Fort Wayne RadiologyAssociation, LLC

Renee Humbert

Margaret KiesterSherri KaffenbergerChristopher & Kirsten LaSalleKurt & Kristie LeffersBrian & LeAnn MillardKim & Debra RandallStanford & Susan RiceRex & Kathy SynesallJonathan Walker

IN MEMORY OF JACKIEDELAUTER

Merylin StrohlAlpha Associate Chapter ofKappa Kappa Kappa

IN MEMORY OF LEO EADSBill & Kim McAbee

IN MEMORY OF RITAFAIRCHILD

Donna Bailey

IN MEMORY OF KATHLEENGALBRAITH

Mark Wilson

IN MEMORY OF DR. EUGENEGILLUM

Bob & Lorna Snyder

IN MEMORY OF JOEGLENTZER

Larry & Karen BarnetteBill & Becky HinkleDennis & Marianne HornBarry & Elizabeth HudsonSusan Knight & Mark HoodRoss & Sue LawrenceCatherine MyersJohn & Martha NillJohn Stockton

IN MEMORY OF PHYLLISGRIFFEY

Rodney & Patricia HaydenBob & Jean HillerWanda Knuckles

IN MEMORY OF NANCYHAMPSON

Bud & June Wendel

IN MEMORY OF ROBERTHAYDEN

Tammy BogenschutzAngie HaydenPete & Shirley HaydenKristi HaydenMelinda HaydenTim HaydenCharlie HillDoug HillRhonda MonroeJohnny PearsonTonya SnyderSusan Somers

IN MEMORY OF REBECCAMUKISA HEARE

Bill & Kim McAbee Family

IN MEMORY OF ZACKHUMMER

Robert & Denice BellBart & Kelly BrandenbergTimothy & Emma ChamberlainBreanna DahlstromJerry & Heather GarciaTheresa InmanEmily & James JonesDaniel & Juli KahligKimberly Kerber


Justin & Lindsey MannLauren MurrellPortland Carryouts, LLCRichards Restaurant, Inc.Autumn ShepherdChelsea Snipes & Tyler AkerJeremy & Tabbi Wasson

IN MEMORY OF LAWRENCE &VIOLET INMAN

Roger & Beverly Inman

IN MEMORY OF VIOLETINMAN

Jeff & Robin AlbersonBill & Mary DavisBrian & Joy FrobergDr. Dave & Robbin Fullenkamp& Family

Bruce & Deb HosierDoug InmanLarry & Sandra LoydBill & Kim McAbeeCletes RinesRobert & Geri Schoen

IN MEMORY OF NORMAKOONS

Jay-Randolph DevelopmentalServices

IN MEMORY OF BETTY JEANKUNKLE

Joe & Susan Sommers

IN MEMORY OF BOBMCCREERY

Jim & Julie ForcumPhil & Linda HoySarah McCreery & Scott WappesSteve & Lori McIntosh

WACC BMIC Department

IN MEMORY OF JAY MILLERBob & Lorna SnyderMark Wilson

IN MEMORY OF JOHN MILLSMark Wilson

IN MEMORY OF JERRYMONROE

Bill & Kim McAbee

IN MEMORY OF HELENMONTGOMERY

Betty Stone

IN MEMORY OF MARVINMUHLENKAMP

Charles & Betty Muhlenkamp

IN MEMORY OF JOANNRANDALL

Tom & Joyce Young

IN MEMORY OF BOB READBob & Lorna Snyder

IN MEMORY OF JOANN REESCarter & Vicki LeonardCarl & Pam Odle

IN MEMORY OF MARJORIE(IMEL) RUNKLE

Judy Zearbaugh

IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN SAINDoug & Stephanie AndersonTim & Colinda AndersonHollis BoldenMarilyn Bridges

Hya ChuaDiana DentRhonda FellaJean GadziolaFred & Nancy GarringerRita Giudice & FamilyEarl & Shirley GreggLynn HaleStephanie HicksIU Ball Memorial HospitalLaboratory

Jay County Hospital LaboratoryStaff

Conny KnightLabCorp Staff - Val, Sue, Sherry,Troy, and Owusu

Sherry LanhamBrett & Barb McClellanJan McGalliardDottie QuakenbushJeannie ReedHarold Ridgway FamilyDon & Phyllis RitchieSharon Butcher ShafferGregory TurnerKevin, Kris, and KameronWoodbury

IN MEMORY OF RUTHSTARLIN SCHAFER

Bettie & Beckie Schafer

IN MEMORY OF GARYSCHMIDT

William & Diana Hinshaw

IN MEMORY OF BETTYSCHWARTZ

Steve & Barbara AdamsJoe & Kathleen AllenDonna Bailey

Ralph & Susan BlackfordGlen & Mary BryantBob & Rosie ClammeByron & Wilma FlesherLewis & Verna HeffnerBarry & Elizabeth HudsonJay County REMC Board ofDirectors & Employees

Tom & Linda KennedyKiwanis Club of PortlandCarter & Vicki LeonardThomas & Lois McCreaGreg & Shirley MillerBonnie MillsJames & Margaret NicholsonPortland High School AlumniClass of 1966

Kenneth & Janet RitterBill & Linda SchwartzLeonard & Linda SchwartzMillard SchwartzRichard & Janice SchwartzStitch N Chatter Quilt ClubMark & Lois TatmanBob & Karen VanceMabel Wilson-BeardJudy Zearbaugh

IN MEMORY OF HELEN SKIVERBob & Rosie ClammeBill & Kim McAbee

IN MEMORY OF RUTH SIBLEYBill & Kim McAbee

IN MEMORY OF ANN SMITHTom & Linda Kennedy

IN MEMORY OF PAUL MAXSNOW

Bill & Kim McAbee

John & Ruby ShoemakerJoe & Susan SommersMark Wilson

IN MEMORY OF DONSTAFFORD

Dennis & Denise Acquista

IN MEMORY OF WILLSUDHOFF

Cynthia PortteusJim & Pat SudhoffSue Sudhoff

IN MEMORY OF ROY TIPTONAnthony & Lee Ann ElkinsBruce & Heather HedgesGene & Barb LennartzSteve & Lori McIntoshPhillip MillerDavid & Deborah MinnisLarry & Susie MyersPhilip & Susan RagerRoger & Charlene Theurer

IN MEMORY OF JUSTINVALENTINE

Warren & Janice LoweElizabeth Wellman

IN MEMORY OF NORM VINSONNorman Vinson Memorial Fund

IN MEMORY OF DARLENEWALTON

Dick & Suzie Arnold

IN MEMORY OF JANETYOUNG

Bob & Rosie Clamme



IN MEMORY OF VIRGINIAZIMMERMAN

Bob & Lorna Snyder

CelebrationsIN HONOR OF CAPITOLA

ARMANTROUT BUBPJohn & Dr. Mary Armantrout

IN HONOR OF DEB ARNOLD’SBIRTHDAY

Dick & Suzie Arnold

IN HONOR OF DEREKARNOLD’S BIRTHDAY

Dick & Suzie Arnold

IN HONOR OF DR. E. JASONARNOLD’S BIRTHDAY

Dick & Suzie Arnold

IN HONOR OF JEFFREYARNOLD’S BIRTHDAY

Dick & Suzie Arnold

IN HONOR OF JEFF AND DEBARNOLD

Steve & Beverly Arnold

IN HONOR OF MISSYARNOLD’S BIRTHDAY

Dick & Suzie Arnold

IN HONOR OF DEAN ANDJULIE BARLOW

Doug & Stephanie AndersonHannah Fuller

IN HONOR OF ABBY CHAMP’SBIRTHDAY

Dick & Suzie Arnold

IN HONOR OF JESSICADURKOVICH’S BIRTHDAY

Dick & Suzie Arnold

IN HONOR OF JOHNDURKOVICH’S BIRTHDAY

Dick & Suzie Arnold

IN HONOR OF RUSSELL LEEHESTON

Heston Family

IN HONOR OF NANCY LOPEZ’SRETIREMENT

Bob & Rosie Clamme

IN HONOR OF JOHN ANDGRETCHEN YOUNG

Tom & Joyce Young

IN HONOR OF LORETTA“LARRY” ZEIGLER’SBIRTHDAY

Bob & Rosie Clamme

DONATIONS, MEMORIALS ANDCELEBRATIONS


JOHN JAY CENTER FOR LEARNINGThe Portland Foundation formed a study committee in1999 to determine if Jay County wanted and/or needed acommunity college of its own. In 2001 the John JayCenter for Learning was born and in 2005 moved intothe renovated Weiler Building, where it continues tooffer classes for area residents. The Foundation’s$100,000 gift was part of a $4 million capital campaignfor the renovation of the center.

Bollenbacher & Associates, LLC Endowment Fund –Established in 2014 by Bollenbacher & Associates,LLC., a local CPA firm. This unrestricted endowmentwill provide support to Jay County organizationsunder the direction of the Foundation’s Board ofTrustees.

James L. & Claudia A. Cull and Bill J. & Mary C.Davis Family Endowment Fund – Established in2014 by James & Claudia Cull and Bill & Mary Davis.This unrestricted endowment will provide support toJay County organizations under the direction of the

Foundation’s Board of Trustees.Jim is a 1964 graduate of PortlandHigh School. A PortlandFoundation Scholarship helpedpay for hisdegree inchemicalengineering.Claudia is aClevelandnative and

taught elementary schoolchildren for 36 years. Asresidents of Cleveland Heights,they have served on numerous boards andcommissions in the Cleveland area. The Davis’ arelongtime Jay County business owners and civicleaders. They were owners of Limestone ProductsInc. while Mary was an educator with Jay Schoolsand served as a member of the Foundation’s Boardof Trustees. Bill served as a founding member of theJay County Development Corporation Board ofDirectors as well as District 33 Representative in theIndiana General Assembly.

Ron and Lonette Freeman Family Endowment Fund– Established in 2014 by Ron and Loni Freeman. TheFreeman’s are longtime Jay County residents andRon is a former member of the Foundation’s Board of

Trustees, where he served asboard president. A community’sneeds are difficult to anticipate.The Ron and Lonette FreemanFamily Endowment Fund wasestablished to help The PortlandFoundation support long-termsolutions – today and tomorrow –and make a lasting investment inour community’s future. “We

believe that the Foundation’s leadership knows bestwhat the community's needs are, not only today, buttomorrow as well. Our unrestricted endowment fundgives The Portland Foundation the liberty to meetthose needs.” – Ron and Loni Freeman

Joyce A. Horn Scholarship Fund – Established in2014 by Joyce Horn, a longtime teacher at BloomfieldElementary School. The fund shallprovide scholarships to JayCounty High School graduateswho are majoring in Education,with preference given to thosestudying Elementary Education atBall State University whoattended Bloomfield ElementarySchool.

Jay-Sea Scholarship Fund – Established in 2014 byDanielle Moser. Danielle is a former Jay Countyresident who lost her parents Greg and MarianneMoser in a plane crash when she was in college. Thefund will provide scholarships to graduates of JayCounty High School and high schools in King County,Washington who have lost at least one parent.

Juan Pablo Heart and Attitude Scholarship Fund –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 will begiven to those who have been adopted. In addition to

the scholarship, recipients will be able to direct amonetary award to the charity of their choice.

James E. Peterson Entrepreneurial ScholarshipFund – Established in 2014 by Jim’s five children. Jimwas a former member of the Foundation’s Board of

Trustees who founded the JayPetroleum Company and the Pak-a-Sak convenience store chain. Hewas passionate about thecommunity, and served on severallocal boards including the JayCounty Fair Association andPortland Chamber of Commerce.The fund will provide scholarshipsto Jay County students majoring in

Entrepreneurship.

Stephen Sain, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund –Established in 2014 by Stephen’s mother, StephanieHicks. Stephen was killed in an automobile accidentin May 2014. He was a 2010 Jay County High Schoolgraduate, and went on to studyCulinary Arts at Ivy Tech. Heloved to cook, and was a chef atLil’ Bistro in Redkey. He also had apassion for sports, and was amember of a local adult softballleague. The fund shall providescholarships to Jay Countystudents, with preference given tothose majoring in Culinary Arts.

Youth for Christ Endowment Fund – Established in2014 by Douglas Inman. The purpose of the fund isto provide support for the BiGJAWs Chapter of Youthfor Christ.

New Endowments


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

50th Anniversary AdministrativeEndowment $40,240

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

Ann H. GoodrichAdministrative Endowment $94,179

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 $394,793

Established in 1999 through matching fundsfrom Lilly Endowment’s GIFT III Initiative. Thefund is to provide support for the operation ofthe Foundation.

Administrative EndowmentMainSource Bank $274,019

Established in 1999 through matching fundsfrom Lilly Endowment’s GIFT III Initiative. Thefund is to provide support for the operation ofthe Foundation.

Hugh N. Ronald, Jr. Memorial Trust $52,457Established in 1983 by the Graphic PrintingCompany, publishers of The Commercial Review.Mr. Ronald was the former publisher and

president of the firm as well as co-founder ofThe Portland Foundation. The fund is to assistin the administrative expense of running theFoundation.

Edward A. and Orpha M. Zearbaugh MemorialEndowment Fund $4,560

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.The fund is to provide support for the operationof the Foundation.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS TOTAL $860,248

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 $795,744Established in 1975 by Mrs. Marian F. Abromsonin memory of her father, James Fleming, a localattorney and civic leader.

James and Marian AbromsonMemorial Trust $23,129

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 $1,391

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

Russell H. Ashton, Ruth L. Ashton andRichard W. Ashton Memorial Trust FundMainSource Bank $11,654

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

Kelly and Margaret BaggsEndowment $993,366

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 $20,744Established 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 $111,129

Established in 2008 by the Helen BarrenbruggeEstate. The fund shall be used for generalpublic purposes of Jay County and thesurrounding community.

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 in ThePortland Foundation. Gifts of any size can be added at any time. TheFoundation currently administers 319 funds.

Funds of The Portland Foundation

Charles A.Baird

Edward andOrpha

Zearbaugh

MarianAbromson

Russell H.Ashton


Carl Bimel Fund $217,602Established in 1980 by Mr. Bimel’s will. Mr.Bimel’s family owned the Bimel Spoke and WheelFactory.

Bollenbacher & Associates,LLC Endowment Fund $1,543

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 $149,575Established 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 $1,154Established 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 $151,676

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 becameknown as Calhoun Drugs when Lawrence and hiswife, Mary Jane, took over complete ownership.The store closed in 1971.

Community EnhancementEndowment Fund $387,776

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

James L. & Claudia A. Cull andBill J. & Mary C. Davis FamilyEndowment Fund $25,590

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 PortlandHigh School. A Portland Foundation Scholarshiphelped pay for his degree in chemicalengineering. Claudia is a Cleveland native andtaught elementary school children for 36 years.As residents of Cleveland Heights, they haveserved on numerous boards and commissions inthe Cleveland area. The Davis’ were longtimeJay County business owners and civic leaders.They were owners of Limestone Products Inc.while Mary was an educator with Jay Schoolsand served as a member of the Foundation’sBoard of Trustees and Bill served as a foundingmember of the Jay County DevelopmentCorporation Board of Directors as well asDistrict 33 Representative in the Indiana GeneralAssembly.

Ted C. Fleming and Alma M. FlemingEndowment Fund $269,641

Established in 2013 by the Ted Fleming Estate asa memorial to himself and his sister. Almaowned the Jay County Abstract Company andTed was an employee of the company.

Phil and Linda Frantz FamilyEndowment Fund $8,920

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

Ron and Lonette Freeman FamilyEndowment Fund $3,647

Established in 2014 by Ron and Loni Freeman.This unrestricted endowment will providesupport to Jay County organizations under the

direction of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.The Freeman’s are longtime Jay Countyresidents and Ron is a former member of theFoundation’s Board of Trustees, where heserved as board president.

Charles W. Geeting Memorial Trust $25,573Established 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 $8,229

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 $3,761

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 $3,447

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 $1,454

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 $320,124

Established in 2008 by Gene and JaneGillum. Gene was a physician in thecommunity for nearly 40 years. Janeworked alongside her husband as the officemanager for his medical practice.

Bertha and Ralph Green – Helen andTony Saffer Memorial Trust Fund $25,906

Established in 1999 by the will of Mrs.Saffer.

Donald A. Hall Memorial Trust $56,526Established in 1981 by Mr. Hall’s family. Mr.Hall was a former President of the PortlandForge.

Donald and Vadia Hall Trust $2,320,179Established in 1981 by Vadia Hall, daughterof Portland Foundry co-owner L. G. Holmesand widow of Donald A. Hall, formerPortland Forge President and civic leader.

Lee G. and Corinne Hall Fund $231,022Established in 1980 by Mr. Hall as a livingmemorial to his wife, Corinne, a longtimecivic leader. Mr. Hall, a former PortlandForge president, was also a civic leader.

Margaret and John Hardy, Jr. Fund$19,530

Established in 2006 by Margaret Hardy as amemorial to her husband.

Barry and Elizabeth HudsonFamily Fund $172,697

Established in 2002 by Barry and ElizabethHudson, local civic and business leaders.

John J. and Grace R. JaquaEndowment Fund $11,857

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 $119,428Established in 2010 by the Ruth Joos Estate.

Bob W. & Frances M. LeggettEndowment Fund $373,495

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

Lilly Endowment FundFirst Merchants Bank $665,139

Established in 1993 by the Foundationboard. The trust was funded with additionalmoney from Lilly Endowment’s GIFTInitiative.

Lilly Endowment FundMainSource Bank $382,055

Established in 1992 by the Foundationboard. The trust was funded with additionalmoney from Lilly Endowment’s GIFTInitiative.

James E. Luginbill Memorial Fund $2,328Established 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 $28,811

Established in 2005 by the will of JimLuginbill.

MainSource Bank Endowment Fund$19,847

Established in 2002 by MainSource Bank.The Foundation traces its relationship with

the bank back to 1951 when the first trustwas established with Peoples Bank.

J. Murl and Opal (Smith) MayMemorial Fund $30,155

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 $136,660

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 $331,031

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

Maxwell N. Naas and Cornelia S. NaasCharitable Trust $156,792

Established in 1984 by Mr. & Mrs. Naas, bothcivic leaders in the community. Mr. Naas wasa former Foundation trustee as well as formerpresident of Naas Food.

Gladys Thomas PearsonMemorial Trust $10,016

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 $13,238

Established in 2003 by James Peterson incelebration of Jackie’s life as a wife andmother.

Jacquin S.Peterson

James E.Luginbill

Glen E. Pyle

Greg andMarianneMoser

J. Murl andOpal (Smith)

May

Bob andFrancesLeggett


Jane & GeneGillum

Vadia Hall

Earl G., Genevra J., and Glen E. PyleEndowment Fund $18,867

Established 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.

Board of Trustees Endowment Fund$30,406

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 $20,588

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

Sara Haynes Ronald Fund $57,966Established in 1994 from proceeds receivedfrom the Sara E. Ronald CharitableRemainder Unitrust.

Elizabeth A. Starbuck Endowment$1,463,420

Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. Miss Starbuck was a retiredbanker, whose family established thePeoples Bank (now MainSource Bank) inPortland. Her estate gift of $4.9 million isthe largest gift ever received by theFoundation.

Bud and Florence (Limbert) StudyEndowment Fund $61,791

Established in 2002 by Robert “Bud” Studyas a memorial to his wife.

Fred M. Stultz Endowment Fund $148,725Established 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 $4,007

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 $19,422Established 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 $23,571

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 $564,946

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 $1,655

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

Wasmuth Trust Fund $90,277Established in 1983 by Mr. Lou Wasmuth as aliving 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 $31,704

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 $1,202

Established in 1999 by Maxwell Naasthrough the Naas Family CharitableEndowment. Mrs. Williams was a longtimefriend of the Naas family.

Young Family Trust $16,758Established in 1996 by John G. and GretchenYoung in honor of John’s father, R. DwightYoung, a businessman and civic leader.

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL$11,198,886

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

Fred Stultz

Elizabeth A.Starbuck

Joseph &Marlene Suhr

Glen &MartinaTheurer


Clyde E.Geeting

Velma Beard

Virgil B.Thomas

1776 Fund $10,421Established 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$1,243

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 $9,623Established in 1997 by the Cincinnatus League.The fund is to provide assistance to elderlyresidents of Jay County.

Fund For a More AttractiveCommunity Trust $24,979

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 $91,510Established 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 $50,317

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-Randolph

Developmental Services. This fund is to supportthe promotion of the education of children whohave an intellectual or developmental disability.

Ralph and Bertha Green – Tony andHelen Saffer Fund For the Elderly $22,201

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 $12,224

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 $12,429

Established in 1992 by Mrs. Hardwick as amemorial to her husband with whom she shareda love of animals. The fund is to provide supportfor organizations concerned with the treatmentand welfare of stray and homeless animals.

William and Ruby HudsonEndowment $6,849

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 $9,180Established 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 $5,102Established 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 $3,978Established in 2009 by New Corydon SportsClub, Inc. The purpose of the fund is to providesupport for community functions for all agegroups in New Corydon and/or WabashTownship, including but not limited to sportsand recreational activities.

Elizabeth A. Starbuck Fundfor the Elderly $168,893

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 $67,907

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 their educationand/or experience in drawing or painting worksof art.

Virgil B. and Josephine H. ThomasEducational Fund $226,699

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.

Joseph F. Vormohr Memorial Fund $5,645Established in 2000 by Joann Vormohr as amemorial to her husband, a longtime Portlandphysician. The fund is to provide support for theelderly.

John F. Wible Memorial Fund $163,341Established in 2001 by Judith L. Wible, M.D. inDean &

Margie Jetter

Bill and RubyHudson

Joseph F.Vormohr


Robert M.Gillespie

memory of her father, Dr. John F. Wible, a sensoryimpaired engineer. The purpose of the fund is toprovide support for the education of sensoryimpaired children, including providingscholarships to Jay County High School graduatespursuing a degree in the field of Special Education,supporting the Jay School Corporation’s HearingImpaired Program, and supporting the Jay CountyEarly Childhood Intervention Program.

FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS TOTAL$892,541

DONOR ADVISED FUNDSThese funds allow donors to recommend specificnonprofit organizations or programs to support, andThe Foundation takes the recommendations underadvisement in determining grant recipients. Donoradvised funds are especially useful to donors whowant to take a charitable deduction in one year andmake recommendations over several years.

Pete Brewster Donor Advised Fund $146Established in 2012 by the Friends of PeteBrewster. The fund is to support causes held dearby Mr. Brewster.

Inman Family Endowment $15,687Established in 2005 by Douglas L. and Alicia J.Inman in memory of Regina (Susie) Inman.

MDJ Donor Advised Fund $5,799Established in 2008 by Dean & Margie Jetter. Thedonors make recommendations on expendituresfrom this fund.

Moser Family Memorial Trust $96,263Established in 2003 by the family of Greg andMarianne Moser, industrial and civic leaders whowere killed in a plane crash in May 2003. The fundis to provide support to those causes Greg andMarianne held dear.

Naas Family Charitable FoundationTrust $652,305

Established in 1996 by Maxwell Naas. The donormakes recommendations on expenditures fromthe fund.

Patriots Remembered Fund $2,729Established in 2007 by the Jay SchoolCorporation to provide support for charitablecauses promoting the field of education in JayCounty.

Judith A. Sipe Endowment Fund $133,746Established in 2013 by the Judith Sipe Estate.The fund will provide support for projects at theJay County Hospital, where Judy served as anemployee for many years.

Barb Wilkinson Memorial Fund $2,511Established 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 $909,186

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 $105,721

Established in 1989 by Suzanne A. Joiner incooperation with the Indiana Educational,Cultural and Fine Arts Foundation of Fort Wayneas a memorial to her parents, recognizing theirlongtime interest and support of the local arts.

Asbury United Methodist ChurchAdministrative Expense Fund $1,134,310

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

Charles & Helen BarrenbruggeArts Place Building Fund $52,130

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 $28,466

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

Bryant Community CenterEndowment Fund $5,673

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

Alwyn Carder Fund $323,576Established 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 endowment fund isto provide support for the Jay County HistoricalSociety and Museum.

Tom Casey Immaculate Conception ChurchChildren’s Fund $8,198

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.

Judy Sipe


Jack Cole Fund For VolunteersEndowment $6,149

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 $65,630

Established in 1998 by the Portland Area Chamberof Commerce. The fund is to provide support forthe community’s seasonal decorations.

Dunkirk Endowment Fund $14,908Established in 2007 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees to provide support to organizations andprojects benefiting Dunkirk, Indiana.

Dunkirk Scout CabinEndowment Fund $2,794

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

Freedom Park Endowment $68,921Established 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 $129,826

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 $12,250

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 andPark Endowment $8,072

Established 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 $10,046

Established in 2010 by John and SaronaGoodrich and the Goodrich Family Foundation inhonor of Gary’s many years of volunteer serviceto Jay County boy scouts.

Glass Museum of DunkirkEndowment Fund $251,106

Established in 1995 by the Dunkirk PublicLibrary Board of Trustees through fundsreceived from Dr. Donald W. Johnson in memoryof his father Frank R. Johnson. Frank worked formany years as foreman of the mold shop atIndiana Glass Company. The fund is for thepreservation and promotion of the GlassMuseum.

Morton S. HawkinsCommunity Trust $132,391

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 $17,591

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

Larry and Maria Hiatt Endowment Fund$9,097

Established in 2013 by Larry and Maria Hiatt.The fund is to provide support for the Jay

County Historical Society. The Hiatts serve asvolunteers at the Historical Society, where Larryserves as president of the board of directors.

Hudson Charitable Trust $580,596Established in 1999 by Barry and ElizabethHudson. The fund is to provide support for theJohn Jay Center for Learning.

Elizabeth A. Hudson Endowment $5,761Established 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 the fundagreement.

Zackery W. HummerMemorial Fund $22,378

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 $266,736

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

Jay County Christian AcademyEndowment Fund $2,283

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

Jay County Historical Society FundFirst Merchants Bank $20,263

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

ElizabethHudson

ZackeryHummer


Jay County Historical SocietyMainSource Bank $31,857

Established in 1995 by Miss Elizabeth A. Starbuck,sister of Foundation co-founder W. HaynesStarbuck. Elizabeth was a descendent of theHaynes family, one of Jay County’s oldest families.The fund is to provide operating support for theHistorical Society.

Jay County Scout CabinEndowment Fund $2,870

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

Jayland Rescue MissionEndowment Fund $2,817

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 $168,251

Established in 1998 by Jay-RandolphDevelopmental Services through a gift from Mrs.Goodrich. The fund is to provide support of on-going programs at JRDS.

Raymond and Vesta JuilleratMemorial Fund $15,001

Established in 1999 by Manon and Carol Felts inmemory of Carol’s parents. The fund is toprovide support for the West Walnut StreetChurch of Christ.

Limberlost Swamp RememberedFriends of the Limberlost Fund $8,133

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 $63,131Established in 2000 by Mr. & Mrs. McKinley. Thefund is to provide support to the Jay CountyHistorical Society, the Historical Museum, andother charitable causes in the Portlandcommunity.

Meeker Family Endowment Fund $14,703Established 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 $11,304

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, theJay County High School boys and girls swimteams, and the summer and winter swim clubs.

Museum of The SoldierEndowment Fund $20,019

Established in 1997 by The Graphic Printing Co.in honor of its employees who have served inthe military. The fund is to provide operatingsupport to the museum.

Maxwell N. Naas and Cornelia S. Naas BoysClub Community CenterBuilding Fund $49,603

Established in 1988 as a continuing memorial ofthe Naas’ interest in the recreationalopportunities afforded the youth of Jay Countythrough the Boys Club Community Center.

Maxwell N. Naas and Cornelia S. NaasJay County Arts Council Fund $60,266

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

Catherine Ochs Trust $47,641Established 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 dietaryneeds of the hospital.

Audrey O. Kennedy and Mildred M. SmithOld White Oak and Hillside CemeteryEndowment $3,433

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 $2,679


Pennville Endowment Fund $30,931Established in 2008 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees to provide support to organizationsand projects benefiting Pennville, Indiana.

Pregnancy Care Center of Jay CountyEndowment Fund $3,556

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

Redkey Community CenterEndowment Fund $1,975


Redkey Endowment Fund $31,195Established in 2008 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees to provide support to organizationsand projects benefiting Redkey, Indiana.

Raymondand VestaJuillerat

BobMorrison


Hugh N. and Sara E. Ronald Trust $56,026Established 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 $47,207

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 $16,533

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

Spirit of Community Fund $74,880Established in 2012 by The PortlandFoundation’s Board of Trustees. The fund is tobe used for sustaining levels of annual grantdistributions during times of a negative stockmarket trend, providing emergency funding toassist with community disasters/needs withoutdecreasing the dollars available during regulargrant cycles, and providing a significant fundingsource as a response to a specific communityproject.

Darla Stafford Endowment Fund $17,976Established in 2007 by Donald & RebeccaStafford as a memorial to their daughter. Thefund is to provide support to the PennvilleVolunteer Fire Department.

Elizabeth A. StarbuckArts Place Fund $1,125,954

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

Elizabeth A. Starbuck Jay County HospitalFoundation Fund $169,012

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

Elizabeth A. Starbuck Jay-RandolphDevelopmental Services Fund $168,769

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 $281,447

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

Julia Magill StarbuckMemorial Collection $3,471

Established in 1959 by Mrs. Starbuck’s husband,W. Haynes Starbuck and her children, Mr. & Mrs.William H. Starbuck and Mrs. EleanorWedemeier. The trust was established as amemorial 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 $6,627

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 $1,225

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

Women’s Endowment $49,020Established 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 $3,481Established in 2004 by the Foundation Board ofTrustees as a nonpermanent fund to receive giftson behalf of the Foundation’s Women’s GivingCircle. The mission of the Circle is to build acommunity of women philanthropists throughthe pooling of knowledge and resources for thepurpose of providing grants to Jay Countyorganizations and initiatives that addressmutually agreeable issues.

Youth for Christ Endowment Fund $5,316Established in 2014 by Douglas Inman. Thepurpose of the fund is to provide support for theBiGJAWs Chapter of Youth for Christ.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran ChurchEndowment $33,245

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

RESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL $5,914,426

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDSThe donor outlines the criteria for awards todeserving students so they may pursue educationalopportunities.

MillieStratton

Ben Stratton

DarlaStafford


Millard &Mary

Schwartz

Albert A. and Donna AbromsonScholarship Trust $60,837

Established in 1976 by the will of Mrs. Abromsonas a living memorial to her husband, a localattorney, businessman and civic leader. The trustis to provide scholarship assistance to qualifiedgraduates of Jay County High School.

Matt Aker Memorial Scholarship Fund $47,176Established in 2011 by Brooke Aker in memory ofher husband Matt, Chief of the Portland FireDepartment, who died in a motorcycle accident inApril 2011. The fund is to provide scholarships tohigh school graduates with first preference givento graduates of Jay County High School, majoringin Law Enforcement, Conservation Enforcement,or Fire Service.

Michael A. Alig Jay County FFAMemorial Scholarship $145,901

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 $13,957

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

Altrusa Scholarship Fund $9,633Established in 1993 by the Altrusa Club to providescholarship and other financial assistance to non-traditional students.

Robert M. Anderson Scholarship Trust $1,049Established in 1990 by the Jay County High SchoolStudent Council in recognition of Mr. Andersonand his many years of service and commitment tothe Jay School Corporation as teacher, principaland Dean of Students.

John L. Armantrout ScienceScholarship Fund $23,788

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 $16,882

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 $574,613

Established in 1998 by Gay B. Badders in memoryof her husband. The fund is to providescholarships to students majoring in medical artsor education.

Ruth Whipple BaddersScholarship Endowment Fund $6,440

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 and majoringin education.

Ferd and Miriam BadtScholarship Fund $38,107

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 $122,969Established 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 $79,476

Established in 1997 by the will of Mr. Baldwin, a

longtime auto salesman. Mrs. Baldwin worked fora local furniture business.

Roberta Kay Beard MemorialScholarship Fund $3,223

Established in 1997 by the Jay County HighSchool Earth Watch Club and Ski Club inmemory of Ms. Beard, who was killed in anaccident at Grand Canyon National Park. Thefund is to provide scholarships to studentsmajoring in environmental or animal science.

Howard C. Berry Vocational Trust Fund $572Established in 1978 by the East Jay Junior HighSchool Student Council in recognition of Mr.Berry’s longtime service as principal of theschool.

Arnold & Eugenia BeumerScholarship Fund $31,730

Established in 2009 by Arnold and EugeniaBeumer. The purpose of the fund shall be toprovide scholarships for graduates of JayCounty High School with preference given tostudents pursuing a degree in an agriculturerelated field of study.

Jeff and Eileen Bickel MemorialScholarship Fund $3,738

Established in 2011 by George Ronald and MaryEllen Bickel in memory of their son anddaughter-in-law who died in a plane crash in2003. The fund is to provide scholarships tograduates of Jay County High School, who havea grade point average of at least “B” or better attime of application, and plan to attend aninstitution of higher learning in the state ofIndiana.

Blaine United Methodist ChurchScholarship Fund $7,072

Established in 2009 by the Blaine UnitedMethodist Church. The purpose of the fund isto provide educational scholarships for students

Michael A.Alig

Matt Aker

JohnArmantrout

Jan Arnold

Jeff andEileen Bickel

RuthBadders


enrolled in a degree program to become anordained minister.

Eric Bricker Memorial Scholarship Fund$3,582

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.

Bryant High School Scholarship Fund $13,703Established 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 $367,133Established 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 $36,059Established in 1956 by Ethel Cartwright inmemory of her husband, an accomplished operasinger and music instructor. Mrs. Cartwrightwas one of the original Foundation trustees andwas a founder of the Portland Forge.

Tom Casey J.C.C.T. Memorial Trust $2,505Established in 1997 by the Jay County CivicTheatre in memory of one of its longtimemembers. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto Jay County residents interested in advancingtheir education and/or experience in theatre,music, writing, photography or other arts-related fields.

Tom Casey Memorial Trust $3,342Established in 1997 by The Graphic Printing Co.in memory of its longtime managing editor. The

fund is to provide scholarships to studentsstudying journalism or theatre.

John L. Chitwood Scholarship Fund $108,122Established in 1968 by the will of Dr. Chitwood, adentist in Portland for many years.

Church Women United of Jay CountyScholarship Fund $16,836

Established in 1989 as a result of the closing ofthe Church Women United Clothing Center. Thefund is used for scholarship assistance forstudents seeking vocational training.

Joe Scott Clark MemorialScholarship Fund $8,810

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 $2,519Established in 1970 by the will of Miss Cook, thedaughter of a local insurance family.

Kristan Danae Corwin MemorialScholarship Fund $18,897

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 whoattended Pennville Elementary School.

Marseal T. DeWeerd, Edith T. Horn andVirgie M. Brady MemorialScholarship Fund $26,141

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 $33,678Established in 2013 by Joe Dues as a memorialto his wife. Sharon was a longtime employee ofthe Jay School Corporation who believedstrongly 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 $12,342

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 $2,008Established 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 $4,694

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 $41,150Established 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.

Manon andVirginia Carol

Felts

DonaldHanlin

Fredrick W.Hanlin

Tom Casey

Sharon Dues


Russell and Mary Jane FigertScholarship Fund $61,104

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.

First Bank of Berne Scholarship Fund $4,517Established in 2011 by the First Bank of Berne.The fund is to provide scholarships to JayCounty High School graduates who intend tostudy business or a business-related major.

Fugiett Construction SystemsScholarship Fund $5,550

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 $107,788

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 JayCounty High School graduates pursuing a degreein a medical related field.

Edith Gaunt MemorialScholarship Fund $115,587

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 $25,711

Established in 2003 by a charitable gift annuityestablished in 1997 by Ms. Gibble, a retiredteacher. The fund is to provide scholarships to

Jay County High School graduates pursuing adegree in Secondary Education at Ball StateUniversity.

Crystal R. and Patricia A. GibsonScholarship Fund $8,310

Established in 2002 by Patricia Gibson in honorof her mother. The fund is to providescholarships to Jay County High Schoolgraduates pursuing a degree in the field ofnursing.

Peggy Glentzer MemorialScholarship Fund $4,997

Established in 1998 by Community and FamilyServices in memory of Mrs. Glentzer. The fund isto provide scholarships to Jay County residentspursuing a career in social work.

Eva Moore Gordon and Ernest MooreScholarship Trust $11,457

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 field ofelementary education.

Gov. I.P. Gray Alumni Scholarship Fund $3,275Established 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 $10,789Established 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 $39,189

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 is toprovide scholarships to students studying music.

Gladys G. Hardy Scholarship Fund $2,016Established 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 $106,501

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

Edward M. Haynes Scholarship Fund $69,908Established 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 $135,574

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 $13,183Established 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 $6,340

Established in 2004 by his daughter, Kim McAbee

Dr. KathleenGalbraith

JeannieHabegger

Gladys Hardy

Joyce A.Horn

PeggyGlentzer


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

Inman-Myers Scholarship Trust $9,015Established in 1996 by Roger and Beverly Inman inhonor of their parents, Lawrence and Violet Inmanand Russell and Catherine Myers. The fund is toprovide scholarships to students studyingbusiness at a four-year college in Indiana.

Jay County AIDS Task Force, Inc.Scholarship Fund $2,655

Established in 2001 by the Jay County AIDS TaskForce Board of Directors. The purpose of the fundis to provide scholarships to Jay County HighSchool graduates majoring in a post-baccalaureatemedical field.

Jay County French ConnectionScholarship Fund $6,658

Established in 1993 by Mrs. Tuesday Edwards, aformer French teacher at Jay County High School.The scholarship is to assist students who haveexcelled in French while in high school and whoplan to study at least one year of French incollege.

Jay County High School AlumniAssociation Scholarship Fund $6,524

Established in 2005 by the Jay County High SchoolAlumni Association. The fund is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay County HighSchool.

Jay County Hospital AuxiliaryScholarship Fund $66,755

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 $26,185

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 $84,164Established in 2014 by Danielle Moser. Danielleis 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 $73,285

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

John Jay Center for LearningScholarship Fund $5,784

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 $179,397

Established in 2010 by the Ruth Joos Estate.The fund is to provide scholarships to graduatesof Jay County High School, who are sophomores,juniors, or seniors in college.

F. Dale Jordan Scholarship Fund $14,516Established in 1997 by the will of Helen Jordanas a memorial to her husband, owner of JordanExcavating. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto students studying mechanical trades andnursing.

Juan Pablo Heart and AttitudeScholarship Fund $2,634

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 $22,279

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

Melissa D. “Missy” Lee MemorialScholarship Fund $10,011

Established in 2001 by her husband, Larry A. Leein memory of Missy, a math teacher and girlsbasketball coach at Union City Community HighSchool. The purpose of the fund is to providescholarships to Union City Community HighSchool graduates pursuing a degree ineducation.

Ernest & Martha Loy MemorialScholarship Fund $9,553

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.

Madison High School AlumniScholarship Fund $33,893

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

“Missy” Lee

Ernest &Martha Loy


Russell andCatherineMyers

Frank Inman

Dr. Glade A. and Joyce H. McAfeeMemorial Scholarship Fund $3,890

Established in 2011 by Julie Forcum in memory ofher parents. Dr. McAfee practiced optometry inPortland from 1952-2003 and Mrs. McAfee was aRegistered Nurse Anesthetist. The fund is toprovide scholarships to Jay County residents whoare enrolled in either a Doctoral Program inOptometry or a Certified Registered NurseAnesthetist program.

Robert & Helen Brown McCreeryScholarship Fund $22,618

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 majoring ineither engineering or computer science.

Elizabeth R. McCurdy MemorialScholarship Fund $4,462

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 $13,218

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 $82,096

Established in1996 byMildred May and RayMcKinley,Jr. as a memorial to their parents. Mr. &Mrs. McKinley were both born and raised in JayCounty and lived in Portland their entire marriedlives.

Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp.Scholarship Endowment $145,318

Established 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 $18,737

Established in 1996 by Madonna Miller. Thefund is to provide scholarships to studentsmajoring in elementary education.

Robert M. and Ruth I. MillerScholarship Fund $2,795

Established in 2000 by Robert Miller, SandyMcGraw, and Kay Louth, husband and daughtersof Mrs. Miller, as a memorial. The purpose ofthe fund is to provide scholarships to graduatesof Jay County High School.

Maude M. Moran Scholarship Trust $1,440Established 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 $4,803

Established in 1997 by the Epsilon Phi Chapterof Delta 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 $8,574

Established in 1993 by Roger and LindaMuhlenkamp, Ashley’s parents, as a memorial totheir son who was killed in an auto accident in

1993. The fund is to provide scholarships tostudents pursuing a degree in an agriculturalrelated field.

George E. and Mildred P. MyronMemorial Scholarship Fund $10,228

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 $23,603

Established in 1998 by Dr. Stephen Myron. Thefund is to provide scholarships to the JayCounty 4-H Club, Inc. Supreme Achiever(s).

Dorothy O’Brien Gegenheimer OdleScholarship Fund $7,879

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 $13,163

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 $3,560Established in 2013 by the Foundation board toprovide an opportunity for previous scholarshiprecipients to “Pay Forward” their scholarshipaward to assist future generations of Jay Countystudents.

Pennville Church of ChristScholarship Fund $3,306

Established in 2007 by the Pennville Church of

Elizabeth R.McCurdy

Dr. Glade A.and Joyce H.McAfee

AshleyMuhlenkamp


Christ to provide scholarships to residents ofJay County pursuing a higher education degree.

James E. Peterson EntrepreneurialScholarship Fund $35,719

Established 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 $516,304

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.

RandyO.PooleMemorial Scholarship Trust $41,133

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 $29,291Established 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 $7,063

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 $9,953

Established in 2001 by the will of Mrs. Pray. Thepurpose of the fund is to provide scholarshipsto Jay County High School graduates. Mrs. Praywas a longtime schoolteacher in Illinois and JayCounty.

Robert Quadrozzi MemorialScholarship Fund $8,456

Established in 2010 by the family of RobertQuadrozzi, who was the long-time director of theJay County Development Corporation. The fundis to provide scholarships to Jay Countyresidents who are enrolled in higher educationclasses at the John Jay Center for Learning.

Sheri and Nicholas Reinhart MemorialScholarship Fund $23,824

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.

Kris A. Rose MemorialScholarship Fund $37,621

Established in 2000 by Troy Rose, ShaunaRunkle, and Heather Rose-Dunning, husband anddaughters of Mrs. Rose. Kris was abusinesswoman and civic leader in thecommunity. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto female graduates of Jay County High Schoolwho exemplify qualities shown by Kris and havefinancial need.

Stephen Sain, Jr. MemorialScholarship Fund $5,591

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 onto study Culinary Arts at Ivy Tech. He loved tocook, and was a chef at Lil’ Bistro in Redkey. Healso had a passion for sports, and was a memberof a local adult softball league. The fund shallprovide scholarships to Jay County students,with preference given to those majoring inCulinary Arts.

S.D.P. Manufacturing, Inc.Scholarship Fund $89,609Established 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 ofemployees of S.D.P. Manufacturing, Inc.

Vecil Bookout SchlechtyMemorial Trust $15,065

Established in 1974 by her husband, Leo, as amemorial to Vecil’s career as a nurse. The fundis to provide scholarships to students pursuinga degree in nursing.

Catherine M. & Donald A. SchrammScholarship Fund $24,548

Established in 2001 by the will of DonaldSchramm. Mr. & Mrs. Schramm were teachers inthe Jay County area. The purpose of the fund isto provide scholarships to graduates of JayCounty High School majoring in education.

Harold E. and Maxine E. SchutzMemorial Scholarship Fund $11,088

Established in 1995 by Maxine as a memorial toHarold’s career as an educator. Mr. Schutz was aretired teacher, principal, and activities directorin the Jay County School system.Kris A. Rose

RobertQuadrozzi

SheriReinhart


Jerry Pierce

James E.Peterson

Stephen Sain,Jr.

George and Sallie SchwartzMemorial Fund $13,353

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 $92,011

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 those whointend to participate in collegiate sports.

Paul B. and Ruth Schumaker ShimpScholarship Fund $28,339

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

Raymond and Mary L. ShreeveScholarship Fund $451,518

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 The CommercialReview, they decided to leave part of theirestate to the Foundation.

F. Edward and Marcelle Young SmithScholarship Fund $30,233

Established in 2001 by the will of Mr. Smith.The purpose of the fund is to providescholarships to graduates of Jay County HighSchool majoring in the field of business.

James H. SmithMemorial Scholarship Fund $2,638

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 $21,083

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 $14,060

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 whenhe passed away. The purpose of the fund isto provide scholarships to students whohave taken the vocational auto mechanicscourse at Jay County High School.

Starbuck Endowment Fund $887,397Established 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 $560,664

Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. The fund is to providescholarships for Jay County High Schoolgraduates.

Haynes Starbuck Scholarship II $567,876Established in 2012 by the will of ElizabethStarbuck. The fund is to providescholarships for Jay County High Schoolgraduates.

Margie Nesbitt Steffy MemorialScholarship Fund $115,201

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

Georgetta Strait MemorialScholarship Fund $6,366

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 $27,169

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 $7,848

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. Lisabethwas one of eleven children, nine of whomgraduated from college. Everett was afarmer and an executive at the Jay GarmentCompany and Lisabeth was a teacher. Thefund shall provide scholarships to JayCounty High School graduates.

Don Selvey

ChristopherSpradling

WilliamSudhoff

Evertt andLisabethTaylor


Orla L. and Ruth E. TharpEducational Fund $284,718

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 $46,429

Established in 1999 by the will of Mrs.Thenis. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto graduates of Jay County High School.

Justin Valentine Holy Trinity CatholicChurch Scholarship Fund $17,838

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

Norm Vinson Scholarship Fund $16,784Established in 2009 by Toni and JosephVinson. The purpose of the fund is toprovide scholarships to graduates of JayCounty High School with preference given toresidents of Pennville, Indiana.

Mike Walters Student/AthleteScholarship Fund $32,697

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 $24,211

Established in 1999 by Rob Weaver inmemory of his mother who was a nurse formany years. The fund is to provide

scholarships to high school graduatespursuing a career in the nursing field.

Warren Wyatt Wells MemorialScholarship Fund $18,223

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 $4,087

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 $5,199Established 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 $4,483

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 $4,909

Established in 2003 by Steve Zielinski inmemory of his wife who passed away after avaliant battle with cancer. Margo was a

teacher in the Jay School Corporation for 31years. The fund is to provide scholarshipsto Jay County High School graduatespursuing a degree in education.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TOTAL $7,684,077

ORGANIZATION ENDOWMENTFUNDSAn agency or organization creates a fundwhich supports its mission.

ACRES, Inc. Endowment $34,187Established in 2006 by ACRES, Inc. Thepurpose of the fund is to provide supportfor ACRES, Inc.

Arts Place Endowment for the ArtsFirst Merchants Bank $14,749

Established in 1994 by the Jay County ArtsCouncil’s Board of Directors. The purposeof the fund is to provide operating supportfor the organization.

Arts Place Endowment for the ArtsMainSource Bank $13,239

Established in 1994 by the Jay County ArtsCouncil’s Board of Directors. The purposeof the fund is to provide operating supportfor the organization.

Habitat for Humanity ofJay County, Inc. Endowment $1,671

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 $101,248

Established in 1993 by the Jay County ArtsCouncil with a portion of a bequest from Mr.Hall. The fund is to provide operating supportand is named in honor of Lee & Linda’s supportof the arts in Jay County.

Tom Hunt Endowment for the Arts $5,105Established in 1994 by the Jay County ArtsCouncil in honor of Tom, a local business andcivic leader who died in 1993.

Jay Community CenterEndowment Fund $20,113

Established in 2005 by the Jay CommunityCenter. The purpose of the fund is to provideoperational support.Jay County Boys Club Endowment $21,537Established in 1993 by the Boys Club Board ofDirectors. The purpose of the fund is toprovide operating support for the organization.

Myron Freeman Endowmentfor Jay County Boy Scouts $21,368

Established in 1995 by the Jay County BoyScouts as an honor to Mr. Freeman who devotedmuch of his life to the Boy Scouts. The fund isto provide operating support for theorganization.

Jay County Cancer Society, Inc.Endowment Fund $35,127

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 $70,774

Established in 1993 by the Board of Directors ofthe Jay County Association for CrippledChildren and Adults. A portion of a bequestfrom Sollie Ankrom was used to establish this

endowment that provides support to theorganization.

Jay County 4-H GeneralEndowment Fund $24,597

Established in 1993 by the Jay County 4-H Council.The endowment is to provide a source of fundingavailable to the 4-H Council for support of itsprograms and facilities.

Jay County Fair Association, Inc.Endowment Fund $45,099

Established in 1994 by the Fair Association’sBoard of Directors. The fund is to provideoperating support.

Jay County Fourth of JulyCommittee, Inc. Endowment Fund $28,427

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 $3,836

Established in 2001 by the Jay County GenealogySociety, which merged with the Jay CountyHistorical Society in 2009. The purpose of thefund is to provide support for preservation andcollection of genealogy records and relatedprograms conducted by the Jay County HistoricalSociety.

Jay County Pee Wee FootballEndowment Fund $24,953

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

Jay County Public LibraryEndowment Fund $307,371

Established in 1993 by the trustees of the JayCounty Public Library. The advised endowment isto provide funds to help supplement the servicesprovided by the organization.

Jay County Public LibrarySecond Century Fund $18,681

Established in 2006 by the trustees of the JayCounty Public Library. The fund is to helpsupplement the services provided by theorganization.

Jay County Scout Facilities, Inc.Endowment Fund $66,643

Established in 2002 by the Jay County ScoutFacilities, Inc. The fund is to provide supportfor the operation of the Freeman Scout Cabin.

Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc.Endowment Fund $29,348

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

Limberlost CemeteryAssociation Fund $47,612

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 $171,883

Established in 2004 by Comprehensive MentalHealth Services, Inc. The purpose of the fund isto provide support for the educational, serviceand charitable purpose of Meridian HealthServices, Inc.

David Brent Miller Jay County Boys andGirls Club Fund $10,255

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 Girls Clubs,programs of the Jay Community Center. Mr.Miller, owner of Miller Aviation, died in a planecrash in March 2011. He was a long-timesupporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs programs.


National Center for Great Lakes NativeAmerican Culture, Inc.Endowment Fund $1,206

Established in 2007 by the National Center for GreatLakes Native American Culture, Inc. The fund is toprovide operating support for the organization.

Jerry R. Pierce MemorialEndowment for the Arts $11,223

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

Portland EveningOptimist Club Fund $66,549

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 $31,910

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 $1,922Established in 2001 by the Portland Park Board. Thepurpose of the fund is to provide support for thePortland Parks.

Portland Rotary FoundationEndowment Fund $41,641

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

Linda Ripley and Ann GoodrichMemorial Fund $12,275

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 CentralIndiana, Inc. Fund $4,491

Established 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 $245,200

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

Westchester Cemetery Fund $7,266Established 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 $107,093

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 $26,167

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

ORGANIZATION ENDOWMENTTOTAL $1,674,766

NONPERMANENT FUNDS

Freedom Park Fund $2,067Established in 2004 to accept gifts for Freedom Park,which honors veterans of the United States ArmedForces.

NON PERMANENT FUNDS TOTAL $2,067GRAND TOTAL of FUNDS

$29,136,197

WOMEN’SGIVINGCIRCLE

Doing togetherwhat none of uscould do alone . . . .

Officers

Grants Committee co-chair Rosie Clamme (left), presents agrant check to Mary Helen Rigby of Trinity United MethodistChurch.

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.


President – Elasha LennartzVice President – Diane ColdrenSecretary/Treasurer – Linda KennedyImmediate Past President – Cheryl MillerGrant Committee Chairs – Rosie Clamme and Kay Hayes

Grant Recipient – Trinity United MethodistChurch Food Cabinet - $1,000 towards the purchase offood for the food cabinet

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 2014, 119 students were awarded $ 314,195

RECIPIENT SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVEDJill Alig Paul and Ruth Schumaker Shimp Scholarship

Madonna Miller Scholarship

Jackie Alig Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Education Scholarship

Jared Alig The Portland Foundation ScholarshipRobert and Helen Brown McCreery Scholarship

Kaleb Baldwin Elizabeth Starbuck Music Scholarship

Tiffany Barton The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Charis Beitler The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Cayden Betts Weldon and Dorothy Hamma ScholarshipPortland Evening Optimist Scholarship

Kylie Bickel Starbuck Art ScholarshipRay and Samaria McKinley Memorial Scholarship

Sara Bollenbacher Academic AwardFrank Inman Memorial ScholarshipPortland Evening Optimist ScholarshipElda Mae (Winger) Weaver Scholarship

Sydney Bost Academic Award

Laura Bowen Haynes Starbuck II Scholarship

Cindy Bracey Alwyn Carder Scholarship

James Bracey East Central Opportunities Scholarship

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

Andrea Buck East Central Opportunities Scholarship

Megan Buschur Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Olivia Cash Kris A. Rose Memorial Scholarship

Rylee Clemmons Dr. Kathleen Galbraith Memorial Scholarship

Madison Clott The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Kody Degler Raymond and Mary Shreeve Scholarship

Deon Denney The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Darren DeRome Academic AwardRobert Anderson ScholarshipFelts-Hanlin Scholarship

Jill Dirksen Charles and Ruth Joss Scholarship

Kevin Dirksen Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Jennifer Dirksen Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Brayden Dues The Portland Foundation ScholarshipMichael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Scholarship

Cheyanne Dull #1 Academic AwardLilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalist

Abbigayle Dunlavy The Portland Foundation Scholarship

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

Kimbra Edwards Starbuck Business Scholarship

Lilly Endowment CommunityScholarship Recipient

Alyson Lucas is the daughter of StephenLucas and Stephanie Reynolds and resides inPortland. She is attending Indiana Universityand studying Global and International Studies.


Scholarships

Lauren Evans The Portland Foundation ScholarshipPortland Evening Optimist ScholarshipMichael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial ScholarshipAshley Muhlenkamp 4-H Scholarship

Jenna Ferguson George and Pauline Myron ScholarshipThe Portland Foundation Scholarship

Rachel Ferguson Vecil Bookout Schlecty ScholarshipThe Portland Foundation ScholarshipMatt Aker Memorial ScholarshipMadison Alumni ScholarshipElda Mae (Winger) Weaver Scholarship

Rachelle Fetters Starbuck Business Scholarship

Jesse Finnerty Portland Lions Club Scholarship

Rick Fortkamp The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Randy Fortkamp The Portland Foundation ScholarshipJohn L. Armantrout Science Scholarship

Richard Foster Jr. Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Chance Fuller Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Tyler Geesaman Alpha Tri-Kappa ScholarshipGeorgetta Strait Memorial Scholarship

Randa Gillespie Haynes Starbuck II Scholarship

MaKayla Grayson Jeff and Eileen Bickel Memorial ScholarshipThe Portland Foundation Scholarship

Alisha Grider Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Mikayla Gross The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Lee Haggenjos Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Medical Scholarship

Brooke Harshman The Portland Foundation ScholarshipElda Mae (Winger) Weaver Scholarship

Patricia Hein James E. Hardy “Portland Panther” Scholarship

Danielle Heitkamp Roberta Kay Beard Memorial ScholarshipArnold and Eugenia Beumer ScholarshipJustin Valentine Holy Trinity Catholic Church

ScholarshipZachary Allen Wolford 4-H Memorial Scholarship

Eric Hemmelgarn Haynes Starbuck II ScholarshipSheri and Nicholas Reinhart ScholarshipDorothy O’Brien Gengeheimer Odle Scholarship

Kaitlin Hemmelgarn Starbuck Music ScholarshipPortland Morning Optimist ScholarshipWayne W. and Marguerite M. Hinkle Scholarship

Kassi Hemmelgarn Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Elaine Hemmelgarn Haynes Starbuck II Scholarship

Jade Hollopeter The Portland Foundation Scholarship

LeAnn Horn Marseal T. DeWeerd, Edith T. Horn and Virgie M.Brady Scholarship

Mariah Hornaday Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Mark Houck Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Andrew Houck Haynes Starbuck II Scholarship

Jason Houston The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Amber Huelskamp Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship FinalistF. Dale Jordan ScholarshipThe Portland Foundation ScholarshipJeannie Habegger Memorial ScholarshipElda Mae (Winger) Weaver ScholarshipElizabeth McCurdy Memorial Scholarship

Cydney Huey The Portland Foundation ScholarshipJay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons

F. Edward & Marcelle Smith ScholarshipMeshberger Brothers Scholarship

Elizabeth Huffman First Bank of Berne Scholarship

Erin Hunt Janet B. Arnold Memorial ScholarshipAlwyn Carder Scholarship


Scholarships

Brooke Hurst The Portland Foundation ScholarshipJay County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

Alicia Inman Church Women United ScholarshipGov. I.P. Gray Alumni ScholarshipInman-Myers Scholarship

Keenan James F. Edward & Marcelle Young Smith Scholarship

Abigail Johnson Jay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward &Marcelle Smith Scholarship

Portland Evening Optimist Scholarship

Nicole Johnson Altrusa Club of Portland ScholarshipElizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Benjamin Knapke Raymond and Mary Shreeve ScholarshipMichael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial Scholarship

Takoa Knight Harold and Maxine Schutz ScholarshipThe Portland Foundation Scholarship

Brennan Krieg Matt Aker Memorial ScholarshipPortland Evening Optimist Scholarship

Tiffany Laux Joe Scott Clark Scholarship

Christopher LeMaster The Portland Foundation ScholarshipMadison Alumni ScholarshipPortland Evening Optimist ScholarshipPortland Morning Optimist Scholarship

Nicholas Leuthold Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship FinalistStarbuck Business ScholarshipWilliam Sudhoff Scholarship

Brentton Lewis The Portland Foundation ScholarshipJay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward &

Marcelle Smith ScholarshipPortland Morning Optimist Scholarship

Alexis Loy Jay County Hospital Auxiliary ScholarshipErnest and Martha Loy ScholarshipJay Lodge Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward &

Marcelle Smith ScholarshipPortland Evening Optimist ScholarshipElda Mae (Winger) Weaver Scholarship

Hannah Lugar Janet B. Arnold Memorial ScholarshipAlwyn Carder ScholarshipRuth Whipple Badders Scholarship

Jerald Mangas Pennville Church of Christ ScholarshipThe Portland Foundation Scholarship

Austin Mann Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Caitlin Mark Academic AwardJay Lodge #87 Free & Accepted Masons F. Edward &

Marcelle Smith Scholarship

Evan Mathias The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Melinda May Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Charles McClain Kristan Danae Corwin Memorial ScholarshipMichael A. Alig Jay County FFA Memorial ScholarshipNorm Vinson Scholarship

Ian McClung Academic AwardPortland Lions Club Scholarship

Brock McFarland Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Mackenzie McIntire Haynes Starbuck II Scholarship

Leslie McIntire Haynes Starbuck II ScholarshipRobert Quadrozzi Memorial Scholarship

Shawna Miller Academic AwardGov. I.P. Gray Alumni ScholarshipFrank Inman ScholarshipMeshberger Brothers Scholarship

Jessica Mills Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Max Morgan Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Mitchel Morningstar Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Emily Morris Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Ashley Motter Crystal and Patricia Gibson ScholarshipThe Portland Foundation ScholarshipChristine Morrow Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships


Abby Muhlenkamp Starbuck Music ScholarshipBryant Alumni Scholarship

Mackenzie Overholser The Portland Foundation Scholarship

Darion Parks Haynes Starbuck II Scholarship

Ravi Patel Elizabeth Starbuck II Scholarship

Benjamin Pesek Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Katlin Petro Matt Aker Memorial ScholarshipElda Mae (Winger) Weaver ScholarshipErnest and Martha Loy Scholarship

Ericka Reynolds Academic AwardMeshberger Brothers Scholarship

Kaylee Rodeffer Eva Moore Gordon & Ernest Moore ScholarshipDon E. Selvey Scholarship

Katherine Sager Bernice Tharp Gibble Scholarship

Collin Saxman Academic AwardSharon Dues Memorial ScholarshipJay County Pee Wee Football Scholarship

Kevin Scott Randy O. Poole Memorial ScholarshipCatherine and Donald Schramm ScholarshipRuth Starlin Schafer Fund to Assist Aspiring

Artists Scholarship

Kyle Selvey Don E. Selvey ScholarshipMichael Walters Student Athlete Scholarship

Thomas Shrack Dr. Ara C. And Gay B. Badders Medical Scholarship

Zane Shreve Edith Gaunt ScholarshipZack Hummer ScholarshipRobert and Helen Brown McCreery Scholarship

Amazia Switzer Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Brooke Thomas Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Alexander Thompson Starbuck Music ScholarshipEric Bricker Memorial Scholarship

Brandi Toland Jerry R. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Rachel Vogler Gov. I.P. Gray Alumni ScholarshipJay County High School Alumni ScholarshipElda Mae (Winger) Weaver Scholarship

Robert Vore The Portland Foundation ScholarshipChristopher Spradling Memorial Scholarship

Martha Weaver Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Medical Scholarship

Austin Wendel Raymond and Mary Shreeve Scholarship

Shelby Wendel Charles and Ruth Joos Scholarship

Scholarships


FRIENDS OFJAY COUNTY AGRICULTURE

At December 31, 2014 theFriends of Jay CountyAgriculture Endowment hasgrown to $129,826 and theFriends of Jay CountyAgriculture Fund has grownto $12,250.

Grants were awarded to:

Jay County Soil & WaterConservation District -$1,000 to fund OdetteMenard as the speaker forthe District’s annualmeeting. Odette Menard addresses attendees at the Jay

County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictAnnual Meeting

Grants From Unrestricted and Field of Interest FundsOrganization/Project Purpose AmountAmerican Legion Honor Guard New Uniforms $ 5,704Arts Place Arts in the Parks $ 10,000

MusicWorks $ 37,500Bryant Area Community Center New Heating and

Air Conditioning $ 16,342Cincinnatus League Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine $ 4,500Community and Family Services HeartLite Program $ 3,500Dunkirk Beautification Committee Webster Depot Concert Series $ 1,450Family Life Care Honor Program for

Jay County Veterans $ 881Jay Community Center Boomer Sports Program $ 36,455

Senior Citizens ProgramEquipment $ 9,070

Jay County Fair Association Upgrade Electrical System $ 15,000Replace Roof on Horse Barn $ 4,500Construction of 660’ Walkway $ 20,000

Jay County Fourth of July Committee Fourth of July Celebration $ 10,000Jay County Historical Society Jay County Heritage Festival $ 3,000

Multifunction Copier $ 5,000Jay County Soil and Water Conservation Educational Field Days $ 1,400Jay County Special Olympics Entry Fees, Travel Expenses &

Warm-Ups $ 11,965Jay County Pee Wee Football New Air Helmets $ 10,000Jay Patriot Band Boosters New Band Uniforms $ 40,000Jay-Randolph Developmental Services Website Development $ 3,000John Jay Center for Learning College-Career

Connect Program $ 3,481New Website $ 3,000Renovation of Basement Floor $ 24,087Senior Learning Series $ 2,332

Purdue Extension 4-H Robotics Program $ 4,471Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Program $ 4,000State of the Heart Hospice Renovation of

Bereavement Room $ 2,000Youth Service Bureau Born to Learn Program $ 15,000

Garden Shed $ 720KARSS Program $ 5,000

Total $313,358

Teacher Creativity Mini GrantsSchool/Teacher Purpose AmountBloomfield Elementary, East Jay Middle, Fund the purchase of aPennville Elementary Schools Francis Scott Key costume $ 340Grades K-8

Mr. Pete VoglerBloomfield Elementary, East Elementary Fund the purchase of aSchools Physical Education Frisbee golf set $ 220

Mr. Joshua GibsonEast Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund the purchase of

clay supplies $ 239Ms. Kathy Ayers

East Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund a visit to the school byauthor and speaker Brian P. Cleary

Ms. Jennifer Blackford $ 250Ms. Chelsee Brunswick $ 250Ms. Gay Jobe $ 250Ms. Jessica Root $ 250Ms. Ingrid Saxman $ 250Ms. Brook Schmiesing $ 250

East Elementary, Judge Haynes Fund the purchase ofElementary, East Jay Middle, Jay County HearBuilder Phonological $ 150High Schools Awareness ProgramSpeech and Language

Ms. Beth MathewsonEast Elementary, Judge Haynes Fund the Porloquo2Go SpeechElementary,East Jay Middle, Jay and Language PathologyCounty High Schools Project $ 220Grades K-12

Ms. Beth MathewsonEast Jay Middle School Grades 7-8 Fund the Dragster and Tractor

Pull Project $ 234Mr. Kyle Love

General Shanks Elementary School Fund the purchase of IXL5th Grade online language program $ 250Mr. Rod Wolford

General Shanks Elementary School Fund three classroom5th Grade simulations $ 250Mr. Rod Wolford

Jay County High School Grades 9-12 Fund the Trolley Project $ 250Ms. Florine Golden


School/Teacher Purpose AmountJudge Haynes Elementary School Fund Sensory Room supplies $ 250Grades K-5

Ms. Catherine BernoPennville Elementary School 4th Grade Fund the purchase of in-class

writing center supplies $ 250Ms. Kristine Wolford

Pennville Elementary School 4th Grade Fund the purchase of IXL onlinemath and spelling program $ 249

Ms. Kristine WolfordPennville Elementary School 3rd Grade Fund the IXL online math and

language program $ 250Mr. Rex Pinkerton

Redkey Elementary School 4th Grade Fund the purchase of tenFlashmaster devices $ 250

Ms. Rebecca MayRedkey Elementary School 5th Grade Fund the purchase of wireless

portable PA system $ 153Ms. Kristen Gibson

Redkey Elementary School 5th Grade Fund a field trip to theIndianapolis Art Museum $ 200

Ms. Kelly BrickerRedkey Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund the purchase of a

Microsoft Office Surfacenotebook $ 250

Ms. LaVetha Loucks

School/Teacher Purpose AmountWestlawn Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund the purchase of a

Microsoft Office Surface tablet $ 250Ms. Kelly Bricker

Westlawn Elementary School 4th Grade Fund the purchase of anELMO visual presentationprojector $ 250

Ms. Tracy ChristmanWestlawn Elementary School Grades K-5 Fund a field trip to Bongo

Boy Music School $ 250Ms. LaVetha Loucks

Westlawn Elementary School Fund the purchase of an ELMO visualKindergarten presentation projector $ 250Ms. Celeste Tetrault

Westlawn Elementary School Fund the purchase of STEMKindergarten Science Stations andMs. Sara Wolf Magnatab materials $ 250



Assets12/31/2014 12/31/2013

Current Assets:Cash and cash equivalents $ 250,295 $ 157,823Cash and cash equivalents 41,795 40,055

Temporarily restricted292,090 197,878

Income tax receivable 26 26Investments; at market

Assets held for others 255,989 236,233Investments; at market

Temporarily restricted 5,089,689 4,604,870

Total current assets 5,637,794 5,039,007

Property and Equipment; at costComputer hardware 17,279 17,279Computer software 2,370 2,370Leasehold improvements 402,768 402,768Office furniture and fixtures 6,336 4,480

428,753 426,897Less: Accumulated depreciation (209,897) (184,234)

218,856 242,663Land - Freedom Park 220,423 220,423

Total property and equipment 439,279 463,086

Noncurrent Assets:Investments; at market

Assets held for others 750,686 747,268Investments; at market

Permanently restricted 23,540,710 22,467,414Investments; at cost Permanently restricted 3 4

Paintings - Permanently restricted 3,471 3,471

Total noncurrent assets 24,294,870 23,218,157

Total assets $30,371,943 $28,720,250

Liabilities and Net Assets12/31/2014 12/31/2013

Current Liabilities:Current portion of-non-current liability $ 35,398 $ 30,758Total current liabilities 35,398 30,758

Non-Current Liabilities:Liabilities for assets held for others 1,006,675 983,501Less: Amount to be disbursed

within one year (35,398) (30,758)

Total non-current liabilities 971,277 952,743

Total liabilities 1,006,675 983,501

Net Assets:Unrestricted 689,600 620,935Temporarily restricted 5,131,484 4,644,925Permanently restricted 23,544,184 22,470,889

Total net assets 29,365,268 27,736,749

Total liabilities and net assets $ 30,371,943 $ 28,720,250

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 $ $ 829,379 $ 1,025,231 $ 1,854,610Interest and dividends 780,331 780,331Realized and unrealized gains and (losses)

from investments, net 883,056 6,430 889,486Partnership investment income (loss) (2,952) (2,952)

2,492,766 1,028,709 3,521,475Less: Contributions to assets held for others (3,418) (3,418)Less: Investment loss from assets held for

others (41,684) (41,684)2,451,082 1,025,291 3,476,373

Net assets released from restrictions 1,916,519 (1,964,523) 48,004

Total revenues, gains, and other support 1,916,519 486,559 1,073,295 3,476,373

Grants. Scholarships. and Other Expenses:Grants 1,192,834 1,192,834Scholarships 272,976 272,976Investment management fees 35,928 35,928Trustee fees 126,852 126,852Unrelated business income taxFunctional expenses - Per attached schedule 241,192 241,192

1,869,782 1,869,782Less: Disbursements from assets held

for others (21,928) (21,928)Total distributions and other expenses 1,847,854 1,847,854

Change in Net Assets 68,665 486,559 1,073,295 1,628,519

Net Assets - Beginning 620,935 4,644,925 22,470,889 27,736,749

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

Combined Statements of ActivitiesFor the Year Ended December 31, 2014



2014 Grants 1951 – 2013 GrantsScholarships $ 314,195 35% Scholarships $ 4,874,261 35%Education 147,988 16% Arts & Culture 2,743,731 20%Community Development 137,204 15% Community Development 2,605,965 19%Arts & Culture 130,482 15% Education 1,300,190 9%Youth 104,465 12% Health & Human Services 1,272,785 9%Health & Human Services 63,678 7% Youth 1,099,495 8%

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Assets Gifts Grants

For the year ending December 31, 2014, The Portland Foundation’s rate of return on its investment portfolio was 5.5%

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 Bechdol 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 2010-2013

2014 Board of Trustees

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

Dean Jetter, President Mary Davis, Immediate Past President Ron LauxPat Bennett, Vice President Robin Alberson John MooreRex Journay, Secretary/Treasurer Dr. David Fullenkamp Stephanie Keene

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