Wayne County Foundation 2022 Annual Report

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Supporters and friends of the Wayne County Foundation gather at the 2022 Summer Celebration.

Dear Friends of the Wayne County Foundation,

Thank you for trusting the Foundation to support your charitable goals! We are grateful to the many individuals and families that established new funds and made gifts to one or more of the many nonprofit organizations in Wayne County. We are proud to help steward these gifts that impact our home.

In 2022, the Foundation received more than $2.8 million in gifts, established 24 new funds, and granted $2.3 million to organizations supporting our community, including $564,000 in scholarship awards to rising or returning college students.

This year, we will be honoring two individuals for their commitment to Wayne County and dedication to our philanthropic community with the Charles A. Rodefeld and the Ruth J. Wickemeyer Awards. Both awardees have a Spirit of Philanthropy that impacts Wayne County. Our Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are featured along with legacy giving and impact-driven grantmaking.

We hope the stories on the following pages serve to illustrate the impact of the Foundation’s work throughout Wayne County. When people care enough to give generously and support their charitable interests and communities, there is no end to what can be accomplished.

Kathryn Girten Rebecca Gilliam 2023 Board Chair Executive Director

In 2022, the Wayne County Foundation recognized our entire community as “champions of philanthropy.” Through the Champions of Philanthropy Campaign, the Foundation showcased our supporters (even put them on billboards!), shared their giving stories, and why they chose to work with the Foundation.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A Champion of Philanthropy?

In 2022, we were purposeful in highlighting some of these champions. We have shared their stories, what they support, and how it has impacted lives—theirs and our residents. More importantly, we emphasized how their generous giving has impacted nonprofits in Wayne County now and for the future.

That’s why it’s part of our mission. In our community, philanthropy is truly the story of enhancing the spirit of community and improving the quality of life in Wayne County.

Generous. Supportive. Purposeful. Helpful. Passionate. A giver of time, talent, and funds. This is what a champion of philanthropy means.

A giving spirit has long been woven into the fabric of Wayne County. In 1979, after years of planning and discussion, the Wayne County Foundation was formally established. It was an instant success with businesses, philanthropists, and community supporters wanting to help others. Members of the community could now create a philanthropic legacy for themselves and their families. Moreover, it gave them an avenue to pursue their passions while actively addressing the various needs of Wayne County.

Just one year later, the first grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to students were awarded. Four decades later, the Foundation has awarded more than $35 million to local organizations and students in our community. All with the help of donors who give of their funds; who give of their time; and who invest in supporting local causes and organizations. True champions of philanthropy.

“We are a trusted partner in philanthropy,” shared Foundation Executive Director Rebecca Gilliam.“ I love working with donors who have this desire, almost need, to give back and provide support for a cause or an organization. It is incredible to assist individuals and families achieve their charitable goals.”

As the Foundation looks to the future, we will continue to be responsible stewards of the resources for those who love Wayne County today, tomorrow, and forever.

“Philanthropy has long been a tradition in Wayne County. I don’t know where it started,

but it certainly seems to continue, and we just have a very giving spirit here.”

Marty and Beth Van Der Burgt

“When you give and you see the joy it brings to others, you’ll find it also brings joy to you. It’s just important to do; to give, and to make life better for those around you.”

Avis Stewart

In memory of their son Eli, Meghan and Chad Neal founded the Eli’s Purpose Memorial Scholarship in 2018.

A longtime community leader and a two-time member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors

Marty and Beth are members of the Foundation’s Legacy Society.

Legacy Society

Honoring Those Committed to the Future of Wayne County…

Jon and Suzette Igelman

For more than four decades the Wayne County Foundation has helped generous individuals and families create their philanthropic legacies that bene it our community. Today.Tomorrow. Forever.

Jon and Suzette Igelman have always had ties to Wayne County and East Central Indiana. Jon grew up and attended school in Richmond, and while Suzette was raised in Fayette County, her family would often visit the “big city” of Richmond for events and shopping at the many downtown stores. After meeting at Indiana University and marrying in 1956, Jon and Suzette lived all across the country; Jon was a practicing physician who had joined the Air Force in 1958 (he ultimately rose to the rank of full colonel and served during the Vietnam War), while Suzette remained active raising their children and staying engaged in the community or one of their many Air Force bases.

Though they hadn’t always lived in Wayne County, the Igelmans knew where they wanted to retire. “Though we’d been a lot of places, we decided Richmond,” Jon shared. “We just loved all the opportunities to enjoy the arts and museums here,” added Suzette.

It was shortly after the Igelmans made Richmond their home that they began their relationship with the Wayne County Foundation. With a planned gift and the establishment of a charitable trust, Jon and Suzette committed to supporting the community today and after they are gone.

“As a doctor, I suppose I’ve always had a giving spirit and attitude,” Jon said. In honor of Jon’s service to our country, one of the causes supported through the Igelman’s trust is the Wayne County Veterans Park – where Jon and Suzette visit often.

Legacy Society Members

Tom and Sheryl Alberts

Jill and Steve Borchers

John and Elsa Catey

Roxie Deer

Jack and Sandra Doyle

James and Penny Duke

Jon and Judy Ford

Barbara Gohn

Connie and Roger Green

Chris Hardie and Kelly Burk

Carol Hinshaw

Jon and Suzette Igelman

Patricia James

Victoria Johnson

Richard and Sherry Kirschner

Carolyn and Edward Lafever

Daryl and Terri Lane

Paul and Pat Lingle

Michael Devine and Kathleen Lucid

Joan Martin

Ernie Mills

Andrea Mosey

Beverly* and David Nixon

Shari Petersime

Sherry Petry

John and Bess Place

Joyce Roberts

Lowell and Kathleen Robinson

David A. Rodgers

George and Brenda Rohe

Miriam Rosar

George N. Schmid*

Siri Shinn

David and Carla Stidham

Don and Heidi Thurston

Martin and Beth Van Der Burgt

Darrell Watt

Pat Waskom

Dana and Jean Weigle

David and Tammy Williamson

Carl and Connie N. Wooldridge

Janet Wortman

*Indicates those we remember A special thank you to those Legacy Society members who wish to remain anonymous.

Impact of Grantmaking 2022

In 2022, the Wayne County Foundation took a new approach to grantmaking. Organizations are able to seek a variety of grants three times per year. Mini, Crisis, Impact and Nonprofit Support grants provided funding opportunities to a wider array of nonprofit organizations throughout the year.

Our grantmaking is made possible through the generosity of donors that have established funds at the Foundation.

Hope House

Hope House is Wayne County’s only homeless shelter and residential recovery center specifically for men. Since 2001, the shelter was housed on the campus of the Richmond State Hospital. Following a successful capital campaign, supported by a Foundation grant of $25,000, Hope House moved to their new facility on North 10th Street in Richmond. The new facility will better serve their clients and provide increased flexibility to better meet participant needs. Hope House is positioned to increase their positive impact on our community in 2023 and beyond.

“We have served more than 2,000 people since we opened our doors 22 years ago and couldn’t do it without community partners like the Wayne County Foundation,” said Hope House Executive Director Whitney Mays. “We take their faith in us seriously - we squeeze every last inch out of every last penny.”

The finished space includes sleeping quarters, a common area for classes and meals, and office space for staff.

Top Image: Hope House

Bottom Images: Gennett Exhibit at the Wayne County Historical Museum

Hometown Hagerstown Fund

After hearing more about the challenges that residents of Hagerstown were facing during his 50th class reunion gathering, former Hagerstown resident Max Brown decided he wanted to ensure that the town remained “a great place to grow up, go to school, and live.” Max established the Hagerstown Hometown Fund in 2014.

“The fund was intended for education, which is the key to everything, and to help the social needs of the community,” Brown shared. Already, the fund has granted nearly $35,000 to support organizations serving the Hagerstown area including: Nettle Creek School Corporation, Communities in Schools of Wayne County, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, and Gleaners Food Bank.

In 2022, Brown, proving once again to be a champion of philanthropy offered matching dollars to help the fund continue to grow. More than $7,100 was raised for the Fund during the match period.

“Hagerstown has always been a special place for those who lived there,” Brown shared. “It seems to me that the fund has picked up some momentum – and the Foundation has been aggressive in making sure that it’s doing good in the community.”

Max Brown

Gennett Records: The Birthplace of American Recorded Music

In 2022, the Foundation supported the Wayne County Historical Museum’s Signature Exhibit, “Gennett Records: The Birthplace of American Recorded Music”. The exhibit preserves a vital part of Wayne County’s past and features informative and interactive elements that tell the story of Gennett Records.

“The story of the Gennett family, who were Italian immigrants, is a true story of American entrepreneurship,” said Museum Director Karen Shank-Chapman.“ The Wayne County Historical Museum is incredibly grateful to the Wayne County Foundation for their support and enthusiasm for this exhibit.”

The exhibit, originally displayed at the Indiana Historical Society, now has a permanent home in Richmond.

2022 GRANTMAKING BY THE NUMBERS

$1,769,460 Granted to enhance the quality of life in Wayne County.

$564,423 Awarded in scholarships to rising or returning college students.

164 Nonprofit Organizations supported in 2022

24 New Funds Established at the Foundation.

AWARDED

SCHOLARSHIPS.

New Funds Established in 2022

• Marinetta Bringle Fund for Richmond Civic Theatre

• Marinetta Bringle Fund for Richmond Symphony Orchestra

• Cambridge City Neighborhood Crimewatch Fund

• Centerville Fire Building(s) Renovation Fund

• Cranor Family Fund

• Carolyn and Roland Cutter Fund for Early Childhood Education

• Robert and Janet DaPrato Family Fund

• Ron DeMao Foundation Fund

• Jeff and Lynda Jackson Donor Advised Fund

• Roscoe (Ross) Jones Foundation Fund

• Randy and Pam Kirk Family Fund

• Paul and Pat Lingle Advisory Fund

• Lucid-Devine Family Fund

• Jimmy Miller Fund

• Richmond Day Nursery Legacy Fund

• Richmond Day Nursery Legacy Fund for Richmond Family YMCA

• Peter J. and Jean T. Rossi Fund for Youth Services

• Stults Family Fund

• Supporting Youth in our Community Fund

• Crystal Genise Young and Benjamin F. Young Fund

IN 2022, THE FOUNDATION

MORE THAN $2.3 MILLION IN GRANTS AND

Award

named for the first executive director of the Wayne County Foundation. The award seeks to honor nonprofit leaders, whether paid or volunteer, who personify exceptional service to others in the name of community progress.

2022 Ruth J. Wickemeyer Awardee Robin Henry

Robin Henry was nominated by the Richmond Art Museum (RAM) to honor her involvement with the organization. Shaun Dingwerth, Executive Director of the Richmond Art Museum, wrote about Robin: “I have personally been the beneficiary of her mentorship and knowledge. Throughout my twenty-five years at RAM, I have encountered few that are so willing to share their knowledge and help whenever possible. I know countless others in our community who have benefited from her advice, activism, and willingness to share.”

Robin has been a dedicated servant leader for the Wayne County community as early as the age of twenty-two when she became the youngest and only second woman elected to the Richmond City Council. Her most significant accomplishment is the direct impact on each institution and individual she has been affiliated with. Her skills help grow, strengthen, and create awareness of the organizations she volunteers with.

Robin is a dedicated community leader that has served alongside many organizations including: Beth Boruk Temple, Main Street Richmond, Richmond Art Museum, Every Child Can Read, IUE School of Business and Economics, and the Wayne County Republican Party. Wayne County is fortunate to have Robin, a wise and generous philanthropist.

The Charles A. Rodefeld Award for Leadership in Philanthropy and Community seeks to recognize Wayne County individuals and companies who have been there when organizations needed them most, served faithfully and well, and who have provided leadership and significant financial support over the years.

2022 Charles A. Rodefeld Awardee David A. Rodgers

Nominated by the Richmond Symphony Orchestra to honor his ongoing commitment to the organization and his dedication through board leadership, philanthropic gifts, and seasonal attendance, Dave is a tireless supporter and advocate for the Richmond Symphony Orchestra.

Monica Koechlein, Executive Director of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, wrote about Dave, “He is extraordinary, constantly on the lookout for ways that he can be helpful and create change. He is remarkable; the impact he has made with his gifts of financial support and leadership on boards has served to build strong futures for our non-profit community. I would even go so far as to say his impact is unequaled.“

Additionally, his passion for education, the environment, arts and quality of life in Wayne County has led him to be a champion for Richmond Parks and Recreation, Indiana University East, Richmond Art Museum, Cope Environmental Center, Hayes Arboretum, Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, Earlham College, Ivy Tech and the Wayne County Foundation…to name a few.

Dave quietly inspires, encourages, and motivates others to support worthy community efforts. He is engaged, always asks thought provoking questions and finds ways to make an impact on the organizations he serves alongside that allows them to “live out” their mission.

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From L to R: Shaun Dingwerth, Robin Henry, Rebecca Gilliam, David Rodgers, and Monica Koechlein.

2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

Since the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program was first offered in 1998, 55 Wayne County students have received the scholarship. Recipients receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship and book stipend to a public or private Indiana college or university of their choice.

Aubrey Morgan attends Centerville High School, where she has excelled in the classroom and earned a 4.14 grade point average on a four-point scale. Some of her extracurricular activities include cross country, track & field, model legislation, National Honor Society, and band. Aubrey was described by a teacher as “the best student I have ever taught.” Another teacher stated she is “the hardest working student I have ever come across in my career.”

She plans to study pharmacology at Butler University.

Rebekah Stanley attends Richmond High School, where she has earned a 4.48 grade point average on a four-point scale. During her time at Richmond she has participated in student council, National Honor Society, Red Devil Mentors, and she is very involved with her church. One of her teachers said she has “seen nothing from Rebekah but an intense desire to succeed and to bring others with her.”

Rebekah plans to attend Ball State University and study elementary education.

The Wayne County Foundation administers nearly 150 scholarship funds. In 2022, $564,423 was awarded to local students to pursue higher education. Please visit waynecountyfoundation.org for a full list of 2022 scholarship recipients. Scan this QR code to see our full list of scholarships!

New Scholarship Funds Established in 2022

Bill and Barbara Bunger Scholarship Fund

Officer Seara Burton and Brev Law Enforcement

Scholarship by Reid Health Fund

Culberson Family and Reid Health Scholarship Fund

Lucid-Devine Family Scholarship Fund

Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship Fund

Aubrey Morgan

Rebekah Stanley

CHAMPIONING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

The Wayne County Foundation, through its Forward Wayne County (FWC) Community Leadership initiative, had the unique opportunity to champion community leadership in 2022. The initiative spearheaded projects that enhance Wayne County’s talent attraction, talent retention, and quality of place. Here are a few highlights from 2022...

QUALITY OF PLACE

In conjunction with the annual Quality of Place Conference, we hosted the first Quality of Place Breakfast with nearly 25 community stakeholders that have an interest in neighborhood development, downtown revitalization, and historic preservation. The breakfast featured keynote speaker Jeff Siegler from Revitalize or Die. Jeff has assisted hundreds of communities with their revitalization, economic sustainability, and community development over the course of his career. This type of partnership will complement our new local impact investing program, catalyzing community development throughout the county.

MAIN STREET COALITION

The Main Street Coalition completed the Main Street Structural Feasibility study with more than 60 buildings across four Main Streets assessed. Community leader meetings will begin in the Spring of 2023 to share results. The Coalition also created the Mystery on Main history trail with the RichmondWayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau and local historians. They engaged 20 business owners to be part of the trail. This is also generating business and activity for shops along our Main Streets. Last, the coalition invested in their local communities. For example, Main Street Centerville added an art installment in their park (above).

COMPLETED LILLY ENDOWMENT INC. GIFT VII IMPLEMENTATION GRANT

FWC expanded its role as a catalyst for community development with the Foundation’s Lilly Endowment Inc. Implementation grant that focused on neighborhood development and workforce development. Nearly $100,000 in grants were awarded to support a career awareness campaign, quality of place projects, and workforce development. In addition, we measured our community engagement over the grant cycle. We met with nearly 250 educators, businesses, community partners, judicial systems, nonprofits, governments (local, city, and county), economic development, employers, and special interest groups.

NONPROFIT NICE!

We expanded the NICE! training program by reaching into the nonprofit sector with a goal of engaging 10 local nonprofits. The training focused on asset-based community development, constituent engagement, and donor relations. Twelve nonprofit organizations participated.

“Thanks to the Foundation, Brighter Path was able to engage with other community nonprofits to build connections, create partnerships, and learn valuable nonprofit management skills,” said Emma Ullery with Brighter Path, Inc.

“Nearly $100,000 in grants were awarded...”

FOUNDATION DONORS

3 Rivers Credit Union

Gary and Kathy Adamson

Ahaus Tool and Engineering

Jeung and Keum Ahn

Craig and Bonnie Allen

Ambassador Healthcare

Tomi Amburgey

Anonymous

B & F Plastics

Jo Ellen and Dan Ballenger

Ruth Birge

Michael Birkel and

Gwendolyn A. Halsted

Clyde and Carol Black

Barb Blanford

Carl Boyles

Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County

Marinetta S. Bringle

Bob and Beth Brittenham

Mary Ann Brooks

Gary and Lois Brown

Max S. Brown

Marlin and Barbara Buckmaster

Jim and Jane Bumbalough

Chance and Lora Bunger

Angela Burke

Edwin Cy Burkhart

Bob and Kathie Burton

Jeff R. Butler

Ryan and Rebecca Cate

John and Elsa Catey

Centerville-Abington Dollars for Scholars

Christian Connectors

City of Richmond

Don and Pat Clark

Community of Faith

Gail Connerley

Corner Café at the Leland

Rebecca Cranor

Sarah Crespi

Dwayne and Joanne Crownover

Londa Crownover

Crystal Dreams Foundation

Robert and Janet DaPrato

Steve and Mary Deibel

Howard and Suzanne Deitsch

Kathy Lucid and Mike Devine

Ted and Kim Dickman Family

Eric and Beky Dimick Eastman

Mike and Nancy Doerstler

Dot Foods, Inc.

Doxpop

Jack and Sandra Doyle

Andy and Amy Dudas

Earlham College

Eastern Indiana Human Resource Association

Economic Growth Group

Susan Elzemeyer

John and Pat Fallis

Taunya Fallon

Susie and Bob Ferrell

Keith Folkner

Adam and Adrianne Forrest

Emily Foster

Tim and Julie Frame

Jerry and Kendra Geis

Neil and LuAnn Gettinger

Gary and Kathy Girten

Aileen Githens

Vicki Grafflin

Cory and Ginger Gray

Connie and Roger Green

Antoinette L. Hampton

Pat and Steve Heiny

Tom and Mary Heyob

Chris and Tom Hilkert

Tom and Joy Holthouse

Michelle Brown and Daniel Hostetler

Kent and Sandy House

Rob and Judy Houseman

Jim and Sharon Howell

Jere Humphrey

Stephen and Carol Hunyadi

Jon and Suzette Igelman

Imperial, McClain and Associates

Independent Colleges of Indiana

Jeff and Lynda Jackson

Mary Hatfield Jenkins Trust

David and Cheri Jetmore

Ghlee and Becky Jewison

Johns Manville

Jodi Johnson

Victoria L. Johnson

Jones Ventures LLC

Ross Jones

Jim Jose and Ann Rollins

Randy and Pam Kirk

Garry and Cheryl Kleer

Francie Klinge

Chris Knight

John and Kathy Kutter

Lake Insurance Agency Inc.

Howard and Patty Lamson

The Leland Legacy

Paul and Pat Lingle

Jerry and Terri Logan

Father John Luerman

Barry and Carolyn K. MacDowell

Jeff Mardis

Marshall and Erlewein

Funeral Home

Joan Martin

Mayer Management, Inc.

John and Sheila McBride

Jim and Brenda McLane

Pam Merchanthouse

Carrie Miles

Doug and Brenda Miller

Renee Miller and Steve Terzini

Doan and Mills Funeral Home

John R. Mohr

Myron and Sara Jane Moyer

Richard and Rosetta Murray

Rick and Karen Niersbach

David and Beverly K. Nixon

Sharon and Raymond Ontko

Eric and Penny Petersen

Scott Porter

Bob and Michelle Ramsey

John and Kathleen Reddington

Judy L. Redmyer

Leanore Regensburger

Reid Health

Richmond Day Nursery Assn., Inc.

Richmond Friends School

Estate of Roy M. Ridge

Elizabeth Rinehart

David and Carolyn Ripp

Lowell and Kathleen Robinson

David A. Rodgers

Rogers Engineering and Manufacturing Co, Inc.

George and Brenda Rohe

Rose City Nursery

Ronald and Kathleen Rose

Runnels Chiropractic PC

John and Jennifer Russell

George N. Schmid

David and Janice Schuette

Kevin and Natalie Scripture

Barbara and John Short

Max and Anne Smith

Dick and Margy Smith

Jackie Speicher

Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home

Avis and Aleasia Stewart

David and Carla Stidham

Jerry and Judi Studebaker

Daniel and Nicole Stults

Dr. Delynn and Diana Stults

SugarCreek

Tanoos, Inc.

Team Hillard Inc

Eric and Tonya Tebbe

Thor Construction Company

Don and Heidi Thurston

Tots and Toys Daycare

Town of Centerville

Jerry Van Bell, Jr.

VanVleet Insurance Agency

Eric and Linda VanVleet

Ashton and Norma Veramallay

Vigran Family Foundation

Shirley Wagers

Rod and Amy Waltz

Wayne Bank

Rod Weiss

Western Wayne Dollars for Scholars

Wetzel Auto Group

Whisenhunt Construction, Inc.

Bobby White

Whitewater Construction

Morris and Bobbi Whitlock

Bill Toedebusch and Victoria Wilcox

David and Tammy Williamson

Sue Wisenberg

Wally and Eldona Workman

Janet Wortman

IN HONOR OF....

In honor of Charlie Ball’s 60th birthday

Linda Jones

In honor of Chris Beeson

Jeff and Sharol Plasterer

In honor of Julia (Bench

Denlinger and the Bench Family

Derek Denlinger

In honor of Brad Bowman

Connie and Roger Green

In honor of Len and Mary Jo Clark

Pat and Steve Heiny

In honor of Roxie Deer’s Athena Recognition

Mary Ann Brooks

Pat and Steve Heiny

Brenda and Jim McLane

David and Theresa Scruggs

In honor of Carrie Docherty

David and Beth Allison

In honor of Kathy Girten’s Retirement

Eric and Melissa Vance

In honor of Hagerstown High School’s Class of 1961

Marvin and Loma Doerstler

In honor of Kerry and Kyle Hardy

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In honor of Anne Johnston

Aaron and Terri Hannon

In honor of Carolyn K. MacDowell

Stephen and Katherine MacDowell

In honor of Averil MacKenzie

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In honor of the Neal Family

Advance Auto Parts Foundation

In honor of Toni Reinke

Craig and Leslie Boughton

In honor of Avis Stewart

Verne and Ruth Ann Clingenpeel

IN MEMORY OF...

In memory of Curt A. Barker

Marilyn J. Barker

In memory of Tom J. Barker

Marilyn J. Barker

In memory of Myyon Barnes

Maudestine Barnes

Frank and Pauline Pacheco

In memory of Paul and Lucille Beisner

Kent and Kendra Beisner

Barry and Carolyn MacDowell

Jeffrey and Ruth Ann Petry

Jerry and Beth Schilling

In memory of Thomas F. Bivens

Jo Ellen Bivens

In memory of Ted Braxton

Donald and Sarah Braxton

In memory of Jim Buhl

Joan and Brent Bundy

Linda and Greg Fisher

Chase and Shelly Maroney

John and Liz Rader

Constance Stokesbury

Lora West

In memory of Chance W. Bunger

Bill and Barbara Bunger

In memory of Phillip Coffman

Ellie Coffman

In memory of Susan K. Cook

Janice Niccum

In memory of Justin Cross

Ron and Melanie Cross

Jon and Whitney Mires

In memory of Barry Culy

Marvin and Dottie Culy

Neil and LuAnn Gettinger

In memory of Jan Deer

Mary Ann Brooks

Eric and Melissa Vance

In memory of John Dehner

Sandra Augustin-Dehner

In memory of Ron DeMao

Thomas and Margaret Csenar

Carol A. Dils-Ladd and Sheri Foster

Barbara Lou Moore

Andrea L. Mosey

J. Michael and Nancy Perez

Miriam Rosar

Richard and Frances Tomassetti

In memory of David Demuth

Dick Amann

In memory of Tom H. and Annadell Ebbinghouse

Tom S. and Jennifer Ebbinghouse

In memory of Naoma Girton

Connie and Roger Green

In memory of Ralph Hankosky

Mary Kay Hankosky

In memory of Hilda Luerman

Dickman Herold

Brad and Amy Cox

Chad and Cathy Cox

Barb Dickman

John and Susan Dickman

Tom and Lou Dickman

Fred and Marilyn Haber

In memory of Johnathan Lahmann

Bob and Pam Lipps

In memory of Kris Lopresti

Anonymous

JanEva Jones

Greg and Peggy LaRosa

In memory of John H. MacKenzie

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In memory of Kenneth Millender

Brian and Roxanne Steele

In memory of Jimmy Miller

Ahuas Tool and Engineering

June Miller

The Schiannamblo Family

In memory of Eli Neal

Advance Auto Parts Foundation

Commercial Printing Services

In memory of Willard Newman

Londa Crownover

In memory of Cooper Newton

Thomas A. Wenger

In memory of Evelyn Petry

Jo Ellen Bivens

In memory of Edna Johnston

McNary Pickett

Mary Ann McCormick

In memory of Edward Plasterer

Anonymous

In memory of J.D. Radford

John and Gina Charles and Family

In memory of the Honorable Robert L. Reinke

Toni Reinke

In memory of Deacon Frank Roberts

Joyce L. Roberts

In memory of Rodney Robertson

Janel Wetzel

In memory of Allan Rosar

Miriam Rosar

In memory of Peter and Jean Rossi

Thomas Rossi

In memory of Karl and Marjorie Sharp

Karen Pipes

In memory of Stuart and Martha Shipman

Brad and Beth Bowman

In memory of Norma

Jeanne Smith

Sara G. Rodefeld

In memory of Glen and Jewell Spears

Barry Barker and Amy Spears

Marya Jones

John Raglin and Tatiana Kolovou

Alan and Donna Spears

In memory of Jane Stephenson

Louise Beede

In memory of Jim and Dolly Sweet

Jim and Jill King

In memory of William E. Upchurch

Nancy Upchurch

In memory of Stanley Vigran

James R. Smarelli

In memory of Kimberly

Docherty Vincent

Christina Cambese Abaggnarro

Stella Abagyan

David and Beth Allison

Cheryl Ashley

Barry Barker and Amy Spears

Pete and Joan Bartel

Amy Beck

Kent and Kendra Beisner

Kristan Bell

Karla Pedersen Boedeker

Arnold and Ann Boyd

Sarah and Don Braxton

Ginny Brooks

The Bullock Family

John and Elsa Catey

William and Merona Christopher

Joshua and April Coffin

David and Debbie Coleman

Donetta Cothran

Tom and Nancy Cox

Andrew Cross

Mary and Tim Davis

Mike Devine and Kathy Lucid

Dan and Angie Dickman

Phil and Millie Dickman

Jeanne Drexler and Marcia Stiens

Earlham College Graduate Program in Education

Donna Eyer

Kevin and Kendra Floyd

Jon and Judy Ford

Vicki Grafflin

Tom, Kristen, Michael and Ben Grayson

Bob and Jennifer Hall

Eldon and Sharon Harzman

Kristi Rose Hastie

Masson Heiny

Tom and Chris Hilkert

Bruce Hunt and Kathryn Mehan

Jeff and Lynda Jackson

Gavin and Jennifer Kelly

Michael and Kathy Khamis

Stephanie Major Krinze

Stacey Davidson Kryman

Joan Kuipers

Stephanie Moyer Kunze

Scott and Nancy Larsh

Richard Lehman

Melissa Dracka Murphy

Steve and Jennifer Maurer

Virginia and James Mervilde

Ginger Middleton

Cheryl and Ron Miles

Nancy Million

Trisha Sieb Parlier

Brad Pitcher

Stephanie and Jennifer Romano

Brad Sage

Susan Schriefer

Suzanne Mullig Scott

Jeff and Tricia Sheridan

Sally Ritzler Siegel

Luzerne A. Spicer

Stephanie, Allison & Nicholas Stout

Daniel and Nicole Stults

Michael and Tammy Talbot

Neal and Aimee VanMiddlesworth

VanVleet Insurance Agency

Brad and Kelly VanVleet

Ashton and Norma Veramallay

Gary Wiggans

Pat and Deb Williams

Julie Brandenburg Wuerdeman

Brad and Lori Yates

James Youngflesh

In memory of John Westbrook

Randall Wisehart and Tammy Rhoades

Jackie Vanderpool

In memory of Kenneth and Ruth Wickemeyer

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In memory of Ruth J. Wickemeyer

Averil MacKenzie

In memory of Ray Willard

Brad and Alejandra Barkley

Chance and Lora Bunger

Shannon and Melinda Bunger

Bill and Barbara Bunger

Kenneth and Dana Burk

Chris and Neelam Evans

Thomas G. Ferkinhoff

Dr. John Hill

Jill M. Lees

Dana Nollette

Giovanni Poletti

John L. Russell

David Wilhite

Chad Worl and Tammy Savoy

In memory of Charles A. Wolfe

Anonymous

In memory of Karen Wright

Bobby Wright

In memory of Crystal

Genise Young

Benjamin F. Young

VIGRAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

Established in 2001, the Vigran Family Foundation supports the charitable purposes of the Wayne County Foundation, and especially those advancing theater and the arts, higher education, healthcare, and Jewish Causes.

In 2022, the Vigran Family Foundation granted $88,500. For a full list of organizations and to learn more about the Vigran Family Foundation, please visit waynecountyfoundation.org

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

Rob Houseman

Eric Marsh

David Rodgers Chair

Ray Ontko

Brenda McLane Secretary

Valerie Shaffer

Christopher Knight Treasurer

Jodie Scheiben

Avis Stewart At-Large

Kathy Girten Vice Chair

Left to Right:

Brett Guiley

Ron Holbrook

Cheri Jetmore

Dick Smith

Paul Witte

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The Wayne County Foundation applies resources to help address the greatest needs in our community. Thank you for allowing us to be a partner, steward, and champion of philanthropy in Wayne County.

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The Wayne County Foundation exists to foster and encourage private philanthropic giving, to enhance the spirit of community and to improve the quality of life in the Wayne County, Indiana area now and for future generations.

33 South Seventh Street | Richmond, Indiana 47374

(765) 962-1638 | www.waynecountyfoundation.org

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