Franklin County,  Indiana

Community Enhancement Endowments

John and Joyce Back Speech and Hearing Disability Endowment – Established in 2007 by John and Joyce Back to provide assistance to individuals with a speech or hearing disability.  

Bath State Bank Unrestricted Endowment Fund for Community Grant making -
Established in 2002 by the Bath State Bank Board of Directors, this unrestricted endowment will provide grants to community non-profit projects. 

Bethlehem and Harmony Cemetery Preservation Endowment – Established in 2002 by Myron Vanness in memory of Jeannie Vanness.  To provide funding for the maintenance of Bethlehem and Harmony Cemeteries. 

Colton Jacob Brewer Memorial Endowment – Established in 2008 in memory of Colton Brewer.  Primary purpose is to provide assistance to families that have a mentally or physically handicapped individual residing with them.  Secondary purpose is to benefit the Special Education program at Brookville Elementary School. 

Canoe Festival Club Endowment – Established in 2008 by the Canoe Festival Club to provide funding for programs and improvements at the Brookville Town Park. 

Lois E. Clark Brookville/Franklin County Chamber of Commerce – Established in 2009 in honor of Lois Clark.  Primary purpose is to provide support for the Brookville/Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. 

Robert & Ethel Crawford Unrestricted, Donor-Advised Memorial Endowment – Established in 2000 by Bryce Q. and Eunice E. Dare to honor Eunice’s parents.  Provides funding for non-profit projects and organizations in Franklin County. 

Drewersburg Cemetery Preservation Endowment Fund – Established in 1999 by Mildred H. McMillin to provide annual funds to benefit the Drewersburg, Indiana, Baptist Cemetery Association. 

Captain Charles N. Fox USAF Memorial Endowment – Established in 2002 to provide funding for non-profit organizations and projects in Franklin County. 

Danny Fox Memorial Endowment – Established in 2002 to provide funding for programs and improvements at Heap Memorial Swimming Pool or the Brookville Town Park. 

FCCF General Community Grants Endowment – Provides funding for Franklin County community projects.

Carl and Marjorie Hinesley Memorial Athletic Endowment – Provides ancillary support to the women’s athletic programs and men’s baseball program at Franklin County High School. 

MainSource Bank Fund for Community Grant making – Established in 2003 to support Franklin County non-profit projects and/or organizations. 

Lorraine & Frank Misasi Children’s Medical Fund Endowment – Established in 2008 by Lorraine Misasi.   Primary purpose is to provide assistance to residents in Franklin County under the age of 18 years for one-time medical related expenses. 

Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Peters Endowment – Established in 2003 to honor Mrs. Peters’ 80^th birthday.  The fund benefits St. Michael School and the Franklin County historical Society’s Old Brick Church equally. 

Oldenburg Town Fund in honor of Stan and Helen Enneking – Established in 2007 to benefit the Town of Oldenburg, Indiana, and its residents by providing financial support.  Primary focus should include youth related projects, projects related to the Town Park, and beautification of the town.    

Otto Family Endowment – Established in 2006 in memory or Merle “Bud” Otto and to honor Otto family’s rich heritage in Franklin County.  Income from this fund will support Franklin County projects.  

Anita and Bill Ratz Wind Beneath My Wings Endowment – Established in 2007 by anonymous donors to support the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department. 

Lloyd R. Ratz Handicap Endowment – Established in 2000 by Lloyd R. Ratz to fund educational and practical projects for the benefit of handicapped residents of Franklin County. 

Salt Creek Nature Sanctuary Endowment Fund – Established in 2000 by Donald G. and Patricia Barnhart Kaufman to provide funds for education and practical projects to improve environmental quality and heighten awareness of environmental issues in Franklin County. 

Bob & Marge Seibert Unrestricted Endowment – Established in 2007 by Marge Seibert to honor her late husband, Bob, and his strong ties to Franklin County.  Income from this fund will support Franklin County projects.  

Helen Strohmier Siebert Memorial Endowment – Established in 2007 by Doug and Jeff Siebert to enhance the quality of life for citizens in Brookville and the surrounding area. 

Florence Underwood Memorial Endowment – Established in 2010 by Karen Niedenthal in memory of Florence Underwood.  Primary purpose is to provide assistance to St. Thomas Lutheran Church for funeral meals. 

Olivia Rebecca Waggoner Memorial Endowment – Established in 2005 in memory of Olivia Waggoner.  Primary purpose is to provide assistance to families that have suffered the death of a dependent child.  Secondary purpose is to benefit the Pregnancy Help Center of Brookville. 

Whitewater Canal Trail Endowment – Established in 2008 to provide support to the Whitewater Canal Trail, Inc. 

Bill and Marge Zimmer Family Endowment – Established in 2005 by Bill and Marge Zimmer to benefit families going through financial crisis due to medical difficulties caused by childhood cancer.