Your Impact Quarterly - Fall 2022

A magazine from The Community Foundation

Letter from the Foundation President & CEO

Dear Friend of the Foundation,

On August 18, 1992, The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation became an official nonprofit organization. This year, we celebrated Founders Day with fundholders and friends by reminiscing about the success of the Foundation’s first 30 years. Also on Founders Day, we launched Brighter Tomorrows –A campaign to support youth in Hancock County.

Pictured on the cover of this edition of Your Impact Quarterly is a sunrise over the Findlay reservoir, which is the perfect representation of this campaign. We believe every child deserves a brighter tomorrow. And we know there are underserved children whose needs we can’t currently meet with the resources we have at the Foundation.

Equally important is our belief that every younger person needs a place they belong and can thrive. Whether it’s at a nonprofit, in athletics, the arts or a faith system, we know they need at least one of those places to feel supported. It’s our responsibility to ensure there is permanent, endowed funding for youth now and in the future to feel that sense of belonging. Together, we can provide Brighter Tomorrows for more youth in Hancock County now and forever.

As a donor, this is an opportunity for you to dream. What did your younger self need? What would’ve helped you thrive? The Foundation staff has worked with youth serving organizations around Hancock County to gather data on the needs of youth now and anticipated needs in the future. We’re happy to share our research and help connect you to the option that fits your personal charitable giving goals best.

In this edition of Your Impact Quarterly, you’ll learn how you can support this campaign and make tomorrow even brighter for the young people in Hancock County. Your gift to Brighter Tomorrows means a hungry child will be fed, an unhoused child will have a safe roof over their head, a student will receive a scholarship, and so much more. I hope you’ll join us in this effort.

Sincerely, Brian P. Treece, Ed.D. President & CEO – The Community Foundation

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Brighter Tomorrows

A Campaign for Youth in Hancock County

The mission of The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life for all in the community. This includes the youth of Hancock County. Every child in our community deserves a Brighter Tomorrow. Thanks to an anonymous donor, The Community Foundation created the Brighter Tomorrows Fund. The Brighter Tomorrows Fund is a field of interest fund that will award grants based on the needs of youth in our community.

The Foundation will raise more than $300,000 to ensure their futures are bright. Bright looks different for every child. A brighter tomorrow might be a full school lunch, needed medical care, more recreation options, exposure to the arts, or special field trips. The possibilities are endless.

Foundation staff researched census data, community health assessment data and surveyed local nonprofit organizations that serve youth and their families. These are the current and anticipated needs for youth in Hancock County in no particular order.

Whole Family Support Belonging

Transportation Mental Health Affordable Activities

Safety

Mentoring Hunger Housing

These are some of the areas we hope the youth fund will help us address in the future.

Because of your support tomorrow is brighter!

New Funds of the Foundation

Brighter Tomorrows A Fund for the Youth of Hancock County

The mission of The Findlay Hancock-County Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life for all in our community. The Brighter Tomorrows Fund was established to support programs and operations of nonprofit agencies providing services to improve the quality of life for youth. See page 4-5 for more information.

Cooper Tire Foundation, Inc. STEM Fund

The Cooper Tire Foundation established this fund to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and programs in Findlay City and Hancock County Schools.

Sharon Craig Arcadia Scholarship

Sharon Craig established this fund for a graduating senior from Arcadia High School, or non-high school senior entering at least freshman year of undergraduate study.

Markus K. Dunbar Fund for the Support of Mount Blanchard and the Surrounding Community

This fund was established by Markus K. Dunbar to improve and enhance the Village of Mount Blanchard and surrounding community.

Nancy Arbogast Dysinger Fund for the Village of McComb Parks & Pool

Dr. Nancy Arbogast Dysinger established this fund to support the legacy of the McComb pool and park, and keep the fun memories alive for many years to come.

Findlay Automobile Club Foundation Fund

This fund was established by the Findlay Automobile Club to support the organization's charitable giving.

Chuck and Terry Glaser Fund for Youth for Christ

Terry Glaser established this fund to support Youth for Christ of Northwest Ohio. YFC's mission is to reach young people everywhere with the hope of Christ.

Carol Allshouse Groff Fund for Findlay Art League

This fund was established by Paulette Allshouse in honor of her sister Carol to support the Findlay Art League.

Invisible Wounded Fund

This fund established by Diane Rau will promote awareness and educate the community on the effects of emotional and verbal abuse and provide programs, services and support to women ages 13 and older to overcome emotional and verbal abuse.

Jerry Sisser Memorial Scholarship

The Sisser Family has established this fund in Jerry’s honor to build on his legacy of supporting Hancock County students in their pursuit of higher education. Preference will be given to Fostoria High School graduates pursuing degrees in the liberal arts or humanities, including film, television production, communications, or journalism.

Boy Scouts of America – Black Swamp Area Council

Boy Scouts of America Black Swamp Area Council serves 13 counties in Ohio, including Hancock County. Recently the Foundation supported two Boys Scouts BSAC projects: Adventure Day Camps program at Camp Berry for youth in first through fifth grade, and youth protection and cyber-bullying training. Consider any of the following funds at community-foundation.com to help to advance their mission to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes.

Boy Scouts Local Council Fund

Camp Berry Boy Scout Fund

Richard J. McCall Boy Scout Camping Fund

Your support of their work is appreciated!

The latest funds established by generous philanthropists and organizations in the community.

Grants Awarded in July

At the July meeting, the Foundation Board awarded grants totaling $453,425.

Responsive grants were awarded to:

• Cancer Patient Services

• Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/ Hancock County

• Hancock County Veterans Service Office

• Hancock Leadership

• Hancock Properties Foundation

• HHWP Community Action Commission

• Marathon Center for the Performing Arts

• Village of McComb

• Village of Mt. Blanchard

Visit community-foundation.com to read more about these grants and the others awarded.

Upcoming Events

Investment Briefing

Wednesday, November 9 False Chord Brewing Co.

Finance Update

The Foundation’s pooled composite returns vs. the benchmark* as of June 30, 2022 were as follows:

• For the 1-year period, the Total Return was -17.0% vs. -11.6%.

• For the 3-year period, the Total Return was +3.4% vs. +5.0%.

• For the 5-year period, the Total Return was +4.6% vs. +5.7%, and the Foundation’s Hurdle ROR** of 9.5%.

• For the 10-year period, the Total Return was +6.2% vs. +6.3%, and versus the Foundation’s Hurdle ROR of 8.1%.

*Target Weighted Benchmark is currently comprised of: 4.0% Thomson One Distressed Index, 2.0% Thomson One Mezzanine Index, 40.0% Russell 3000 Index, 20.5% MSCI AC World Index ex-U.S., 16.5% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Index, 12.0% HFRI Fund of Funds Index, and 5.0% Bloomberg Barclays IG CMBS Index.

** The Foundation’s Hurdle Rate of Return (ROR) = 4.5% Spending + 1.0% Admin. Fees + CPI (5yr = 4.0% and 10yr = 2.6%). For Funds with alternative spending rate, ROR is calculated as “Spending Rate + Admin. Fee + CPI”.

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