Wayne County Foundation 2021 Annual Report

IN JULY 2021, the Foundation held its first in-person event in 18 months. The Summer Celebration was held at Forest Hills Country Club and enjoyed by 100 of our donors, partners, and community supporters.

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Dear Friends of the Wayne County Foundation,

2021 was a year of future planning, growth and accomplishment. We asked you, our donors, fund founders, and stakeholders how we could better meet the needs in our community. You reminded the Foundation that we are a trusted and important community asset, that we need to be a champion of philanthropy across Wayne County, and that it is critical that we understand and work to address community needs.

With this input, our Board of Directors approved a three-year strategic plan in June 2021 that prioritizes relationship building, impact driven grantmaking, community leadership, and engagement and nonprofit support. We are so grateful to partner with you to ensure Wayne County thrives today and in the future.

We are pleased to share that the assets of Wayne County Foundation grew to $69 million due to both gifts and strong investment performance. More than $4.8 million in gifts were received, 21 new funds established, and $2,143,088 was granted to enhance the quality of life in Wayne County in 2021. Scholarship funds awarded $578,085 to rising or returning college students in 2021.

This year we...

ƒ HONORED ROY RIDGE, a philanthropist that quietly supported Wayne County in life and had a vision for the future;

ƒ MADE A COMMITMENT TO INCREASED EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT through the Indiana University East College Now program;

ƒ PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OUR MAIN STREET ORGANIZATIONS and neighborhoods through the NICE! Program. We hope the stories on the following pages serve to illustrate the impact of the Foundation’s work throughout Wayne County and show what can be accomplished when people care enough to give generously to support their charitable interests and the community where they live.

Rebecca S. Gilliam Executive Director

David Rodgers Board Chair

He Never Met a Stranger

ROY RIDGE CEMENTS HIS PHILANTHROPIC LEGACY

As owner of the successful Allied Broadcast Company (later Allied Telecom), a global distributor of audiovisual equipment located in Richmond, Roy Ridge was a public figure in our community for many decades.

Though Ridge was known to be open-minded and kind to everyone he met, many were not aware of Ridge’s penchant for generosity and altruism, which he mostly performed in discrete fashion.

Ridge began his formal relationship with the Wayne County Foundation as he neared retirement age. While he may have been ‘quietly philanthropic’ during his life, his giving legacy was forever cemented in June 2021 when the Foundation received a gift of more than $5.1 million from his estate.

In addition to his gift being the largest the Foundation has ever received, it can also be used in a way that best benefits Wayne County. Unrestricted gifts can be directed by the Foundation to organizations, programs, or projects that address the community’s greatest needs.

For Ridge, Richmond was always home and close to his heart. He grew up in the city, attended Hibberd Intermediate School, was a graduate of Richmond High School’s class of 1955, and eventually embedded his successful business in the community.

‘He was always so proud of the history of Richmond. He was a lifelong learner and would tell anyone who would listen about his hometown,’ shared Wright.

‘He donated money to many organizations across the community, almost always anonymously,’ said Ian Wright, who became a longtime friend of Ridge after working several years for him after graduating from high school. ‘He put a lot of kids through college…sometimes they didn’t even know it was him.’ Ridge, who passed in 2019, was particularly fond of Cope Environmental Center, Richmond Civic Theatre, Richmond Symphony Orchestra, the Richmond Friends School, and higher education in general.

Yet another instance of a good deed performed in anonymity was when Ridge noticed the lights around the county courthouse and municipal building were beginning to burn out; he paid for brand new lights to be installed around both buildings.

Ridge’s love of ‘all things related to electronics and technology’ was fostered at a young age by his father Sam Ridge, who worked for the Phillips Records plant in Richmond. After high school, Roy worked at a local radio station and movie theater before he served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1961. He founded Allied Broadcasting Company in 1974, which he owned until his retirement.

‘Roy’s generous gift to the Wayne County Foundation will be felt in our community for decades to come,’ said Foundation Executive Director Rebecca Gilliam. ‘We are thankful for both his philanthropic spirit, as well as the compassion he showed his community.’

‘He was an amazing mentor…and an even better man,’ shared Wright.

‘He put a lot of kids through college… sometimes they didn’t even know it was him.’

Legacy Society

HONORING COMMITMENT TO WAYNE COUNTY’S FUTURE…

For more than four decades the Wayne County Foundation has helped generous individuals and families create their philanthropic legacies that benefit our community.

The Foundation would like to recognize and acknowledge the generosity and vision of our Legacy Society - donors who have made a commitment to our community through the lasting impact of a planned gift. By completing a statement of intent and notifying us of your gift through a bequest, charitable trust, life insurance, or other planned gift, you can join the Legacy Society with the satisfaction of

LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS

Anonymous

Tom and Sheryl Alberts

John and Elsa Catey

Jack and Sandra Doyle

James and Penny Duke

Jon and Judy Ford

*Leon and Barbara Gohn

Roger and Connie Green

Chris Hardie and Kelly Burk

*Mike and Carol Hinshaw

Jon and Suzette Igelman

Pat James

Vikki Johnson

Carolyn and Edward Lafever

Daryl and Terri Lane

Paul and Pat Lingle

Joan L. Martin

Ernie and *Betty Mills

*Steve and Andrea Mosey

David and Beverly Nixon

Shari Petersime

Sherry Petry

*Indicates those we remember

New Funds Established in 2021

John and Bess Place

Joyce Roberts

Lowell and Kathleen

Robinson

David Rodgers

George and Brenda Rohe

*Alan and Miriam Rosar

George N. Schmid

Siri Shinn

*Glen and *Jewel Spears

David and Carla Stidham

Don and Heidi Thurston

Martin and Beth

Van Der Burgt

Patricia Waskom

Darrell Watt

Dana and Jean Weigle

David and Tammy

Williamson

Carl and Connie

Wooldridge

Janet Wortman

The Wayne County Foundation is proud to assist individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit organizations to meet their unique charitable goals. We would like to proudly recognize those new funds established this past year.

Ambassador Healthcare Nursing Scholarship Fund

Guy Victor Bordo Conductor’s Endowed Chair Fund

Elsa Catey Nursing Scholarship Fund

Deer Family Fund

Dimick Eastman Family Fund

Jack & Sandra Doyle Charitable Fund for First Baptist Church

Jack & Sandra Doyle Charitable Fund for Circle U Help Center

Jack & Sandra Doyle Charitable Fund for Southside Baptist Church

Jack & Sandra Doyle Charitable Fund for Gideons International

Jim and Sharon Howell Scholarship Fund

Koechlein Family Fund

J.D. Radford Scholarship Fund

Richmond Rose Garden Endowment Fund

Roy Ridge Community Leadership Fund

Mary L. Schmid Fund for Richmond Civic Theatre

Mary L. Schmid Fund for Cope Environmental Center

Mary L. Schmid Fund for MorrissonReeves Library

Mary L. Schmid Fund for Richmond Art Museum

Jane Stephenson Outdoor Education Fund

Jane Stephenson Empowering Girls Fund

Van Der Burgt Charitable Giving Fund

OUR IMPACT: BUILDING A STRONGER STRONGER Wayne County BUILDING A

2021 Spring Grant Cycle

The Wayne County Foundation awarded $240,398 to 35 local nonprofit organizations through the 2021 Spring Grant Cycle. The funding was to support local programs or projects aimed to enhance the spirit of the community and improve the quality of life across Wayne County.

The Foundation’s grantmaking is made possible by income from unrestricted and endowed field-of-interest funds.

Challenge Match

For the past ten years, the Challenge Match has been supporting organizations by encouraging charitable giving in our community.

2021 marked the final time the Challenge Match program will be facilitated by the Wayne County Foundation. Initially, the program grew out of a need to assist local nonprofit organizations raise unrestricted operating dollars more efficiently through an annual campaign and to enhance the spirit of philanthropy in Wayne County. In the future, we look forward to providing funding in new ways to improve the quality of life in Wayne County!

MATCH PARTNERS: Doxpop Charitable Giving Fund, First Bank Community Fund, Fund for Tomorrow, Second Chance Fund, and David and Carla Stidham

A Commitment to Access

In December 2021, the Foundation pledged $200,000 over two years to the Indiana University East College Now program. The initiative, which was originally piloted in 2019, provides area high school students with the opportunity to take free college credit courses on the campus of IU East. The program is intended to bolster Wayne County’s educational attainment by introducing area students to the college environment earlier, and encouraging future academic achievement. In an effort to bridge the education gap, the program is designed to primarily serve first-generation college students or students from underserved families.

‘It has been a really great experience because I have had an opportunity to connect with my professor, get acclimated to the college classroom, and achieve a sense of independence.’

2021 GRANTMAKING by the numbers

$2,143,088 granted to enhance the quality of life in Wayne County.

$578,085 awarded to rising or returning college students from nearly 150 scholarships.

$488,422 distributed from 50 donor advised funds.

$275,000 matching funds offered through the Challenge Match.

$240,398 awarded to 35 local organizations through our Spring Grant Cycle.

$80,000 granted from the Vigran Family Foundation to over 40 different organizations. 21 new funds established at the Foundation.

In 2021, the Foundation awarded over $2.6 million in grants and scholarships. This represented an 8.6% increase over 2020.

Assisting Local Nonprofits

One of the many ways in which the Foundation came alongside local nonprofits in 2021 was facilitating our first ‘Accounting 101’ workshop. Nine different organizations participated in the four-month program, which was led by Foundation Chief Finance Officer Amy Waltz (pictured).

-Richmond High School senior Lindsey McClain

2021. What could have been another year of uncertainty turned into a fantastic year for Forward Wayne County (FWC). We didn’t let the pandemic distract our efforts and made strategic adjustments to continue our work. These adjustments allowed us to expand our role as a catalyst for community change and helped us engage multiple new partners and stakeholders.

To share just a few highlights…

Supporting Our Main Streets

Main Streets serve as the economic, cultural, social, and historical centers of Wayne County. They are the sign of a thriving community. In 2021, the Wayne County Foundation, through FWC, granted $28,000 to four local Main Street groups for improvements and beautification.

The groups awarded include Cambridge City Main Street, Heart of Hagerstown, Main Street Centerville, and Main Street Richmond.

“It has been exciting to see these groups come together, share their vision for their communities, and work hard to achieve their goals. And now their communities will visually benefit from their work.”

- Rebecca Gilliam Wayne County Foundation Executive Director

WHAT IS FORWARD WAYNE COUNTY?

Forward Wayne County (FWC) is a an initiative that serves as a catalyst for change in Wayne County. Moving forward under the Wayne County Foundation’s new strategic plan, Forward Wayne County is now a permanent role within the Foundation as the community leadership arm of its operations.

Throughout 2021, Forward Wayne County granted more than $45,000 back into the community for various projects and initiatives.

Opening Doors to Careers

Beginning in October 2021, the FWC Employability Coalition launched its Possibilities Career Awareness campaign, targeting five careers across multiple platforms. The campaign shows our residents that there are local high-need jobs, local employers that are hiring, local education providers, and opportunities for career growth in Wayne County. The campaign will continue in 2022.

Empowering Communities

In 2021, FWC facilitated the NICE! (Neighborhood Involvement & Community Engagement) program, a six-week community development program developed with support from Lilly Endowment Inc. NICE! provided no-cost training on how to bring a group together, create a project by engaging the community, and use the project to better neighborhoods and communities across the county. All told, 22 participants representing various organizations and communities completed the training.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

The prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is awarded annually to two graduating seniors from Wayne County high schools. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship and book stipend to the public or private Indiana college or university of their choice.

DID YOU KNOW?

That since the Lilly Scholar program was introduced during the 1998-1999 school year, more than 50 Wayne County students have been awarded the scholarship.

Please visit waynecountyfoundation.org for a full list of 2021 scholarship recipients.

LILLY ENDOWMENT Community

2022 Lilly Scholars

The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce two students were selected to be 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars representing Wayne County. Emily Cox from Lincoln High School and Garrett Walther from Centerville High School have been selected due to their exemplary academic achievement, service to others, and impactful extracurricular involvement. By the end of Emily’s junior year, she had a 4.30 grade point average. Some of her extracurricular activities include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, Business Professionals of America, National Honor Society, as well as participating on Lincoln’s volleyball and tennis teams. Emily describes herself as a ‘passionate and goal-oriented’ individual.

Emily plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University to study nursing.

During Garrett’s time at Centerville, he compiled a 4.01 grade point average, participated in Eastern Indiana Model Legislature, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Indiana Junior Beef Cattle Association, 4-H, National Honor Society, and track and field. Since he was little, Garrett ‘lives and breathes his family farm in every instant’.

Garrett plans to attend Purdue University to study agricultural economics.

Scholars

2021 Lilly Scholars

From a highly competitive pool of applicants, the Wayne County Foundation is also pleased to share our 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars – Michael Davis of Centerville High School and Alexis Worl from Lincoln High School.

Michael is currently a first-year student at Purdue University in West Lafayette, where he is majoring in aeronautical engineering technology with a minor in materials science engineering.

‘To me, being a Lilly Scholar is to humbly share all my skills with the people around me and be a leader by setting a good example. I’ve been fortunate enough to receive this scholarship and I want to use it to better the world around me.’

Michael hopes to be a flight test engineer after he graduates.

Alexis is currently a first-year student at Butler University in Indianapolis, where she is double majoring in international business and international studies with a minor in German.

‘I chose Butler because of their amazing business school. Being a Lilly Scholar has been the biggest blessing for me, it has allowed me to focus 100% on my education and not have to worry about how I would be able to pay to go to a private school. I will forever be thankful for this absolutely life-changing scholarship.’

After graduation, Alexis would like to work in international marketing.

ALEXIS WORL | 2021

MICHAEL DAVIS | 2021

EMILY COX | 2022

GARRETT WALTHER| 2022

FOUNDATION DONORS

Gary and Kathy Adamson

Jeung and Keum Ahn

Anonymous

The Austin Memorial Foundation

Sandra A. Augustin-Dehner

Robert and Marjorie Bertsch

Carl Boyles

Marlin and Barbara Buckmaster

John and Geraldine Bullerdick

Robert and Beth Brittenham

Edwin Cy Burkhart

John and Elsa Catey

Chapter CT P.E.O

Darrel Chenoweth

Don and Pat Clark

Gail and Jarrod Connerley

Estate of Beverly A. Cox

Sarah Crespi

Ron and Melanie Cross

Estate of A.J. Daggy

Keith Davenport

Steve and Judy Davis

Stephen and Mary Deibel

Howard and Suzanne Deitsch

Eric and Rebekah Dimick Eastman

Doxpop

Jack and Sandra Doyle

Andy and Amy Dudas

Phyllis Eloff

Susie and Bob Ferrell

Jon and Judy Ford

Vicki Grafflin

Cory and Ginger Gray

Roger and Connie Green

Gwendolyn Halsted and Michael Birkel

Becky J. Harper

Eldon and Sharon Harzman

Pat and Steve Heiny

Tom and Mary Heyob

Jim and Sharon Howell

Stephen and Carol Hunyadi

Jon and Suzette Igelman

David and Cheri Jetmore

Dr. James Jose and Ms. Ann Rollins

Kent Kille

Dick and Sherry Kirschner

Francie Klinge

Chris and Kathy Knight

Monica and John Koechlein

Howard and Patty Lamson

Jerry and Terri Logan

Barry and Carolyn MacDowell

Joan L. Martin

John and Sheila McBride

Jim and Brenda McLane

Richard McPherson

Greg and Pam Merchanthouse

Jon and Whitney Mires

John R. Mohr

Rick and Karen Niersbach

David and Beverly Nixon

Sharon and Raymond Ontko

P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter A.U.

Judy L. Redmyer

Reid Health

Drs. Dana Reihman and Eileen Cravens

Richmond Symphony Orchestra

Estate of Roy M. Ridge

Carvin Rinehart

Lowell and Kathleen Robinson

Gary and Annette Rodefeld

David A. Rodgers

George and Brenda Rohe

Estate of Jane Rosa

Estate of Rhea C. Ryan

Dr. Bonnie McClelland Sampsell

David and Janice Schuette

Dick and Margy Smith

Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation

Estate of Jane Stephenson

David and Carla Stidham

Jerry and Judi Studebaker

William Toedebusch

Martin and Beth Van Der Burgt

Eric and Linda VanVleet

Alvertis Wall and Eileen Baker-Wall

Rod and Amy Waltz

Morris and Bobbi Whitlock

Rosemary Williams

Allan M. Winkler

Janet Wortman

Pamela Zelaya

IN HONOR OF…

In honor of Kendra & Kent Beisner

Averil MacKenzie

In honor of Lucille Beisner

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In honor of James Joseph Black

Clyde and Carol Black

In honor of Jeffrey Duncan Black

Clyde and Carol Black

In honor of Mary Jo Clark’s birthday

Pat and Steve Heiny

In honor of Roxie Deer

Amber Allen

Christopher Beaman

Mary Ann Brooks

Julie Frame

Nancy Green

Pat Heiny

Becky Jewison

Amanda Jones

Devon Niehoff

Justin and Jodie Scheiben

Theresa Scruggs

Maryellen Smith

Honoring Dot Food Grocery and the Schwegman Hotel

Franklin and Barbara Schwegman

In honor of Kent Fortman and Brent Fortman’s induction into JA’s Eastern Indiana, Business Hall of Fame

Verne and Ruth Ann Clingenpeel

In honor of Kerry and Kyle Hardy

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In honor of Anna Marie Johnston

Aaron and Terri Hannon

In honor of Averil MacKenzie

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In honor of Nathan and Rachel

Steele’s 19th birthday

Steve and Leslie Harley

In honor of the support by Amy Waltz to the Richmond Symphony Orchestra

Monica Koechlein

IN MEMORY OF…

In memory of Darrel Alvey

J. Robert and Carol Broscheid

In memory of Tom Barker

Pete and Joan Bartel

Elaine Bock

Dick and Jan Bohlander

Kevin and Linda Darr

Shaun Dingwerth

Jon and Judy Ford

Larry and Barbara Garrett

Carla and Mike Green

Barbara Halstead

Robin Henry

Janet L. Hibner

Don and Jane Laucks

Paul and Pat Lingle

Greg and Pam Merchanthouse

Eugenia Mills

David and Nancy Moore

Deborah Presley

Donald and Nancy Sanford

Neil and Sharon Waterston

In memory of Myyon Barnes

Dr. Precious Barnes

Frank and Pauline Pacheco

In memory of Lucille Beisner

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In memory of Paul Beisner

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In memory of Phyllis Binegar

Neil and LuAnn Gettinger

David and Janice Schuette

In memory of Thomas F. Bivens

Jo Ellen Bivens

In memory of Jonathan Alan Black

Clyde and Carol Black

In memory of Dick Bohlander

Roger and Connie Green

In memory of Theodore “Teddy”

Braxton

Jane Vincent

In memory of John L. Bryant

Roger and Connie Green

In memory of Earl Caudle

Keith Davenport

In memory of Chris Coffman

Ellie Coffman

In memory of Phil Coffman

Ellie Coffman

In memory of Justin Cross

Ron and Melanie Cross

Jon and Whitney Mires

In memory of Barry Culy

Neil and LuAnn Gettinger

David and Janice Schuette

In memory of Jan Deer

Jo Ellen Bivens

Jason Brooks

Mary Ann Brooks

Amanda Jones

In memory of David DeMuth

Dick Amann

Suzanne Cramer

Julie Haycox

Jay and Beth Hernly

Lisabeth Hudyk

Becky Jewison

James and Katherine Koontz

Priscilla Miller

Ron and Amy Reeves

Becky Wallace

Walter and Gloria Wheeler

In memory of Dr. Tom H. and Annadell Ebbinghouse

Richard J. Ebbinghouse

In memory of Paul Geis

Jim and Brenda McLane

In memory of Tami Goss

Betty Goss

Don Goss

In memory of Ralph Hankosky

Mrs. Mary Kay Hankosky

In memory of P. Michael Hoch

J. Robert and Carol Broscheid

In memory of LaDonna and Jerry Jensen

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In memory of Duane and Mary Carolyn Kinyon

Mary Kinyon Hoffmann

In memory of Johnathon Alan

Lahmann

Robert and Pam Lipps

In memory of Kris Lopresti

Jenelle Erickson-Bejarano

Indianapolis Colts

JanEva Jones

Greg and Peggy LaRosa

Judy L. Redmyer

In memory of Hilda Luerman

Dickman Herold

Jimmy and Linda Jean Black

Richard Bodiker

Barbara Dickman

Cliff and Martha Jane Dickman

John and Susan Dickman

Mike and Kristi Dickman

Ted and Kim Dickman

Tom and Lou Dickman

Susan Elstro

Richard and Cheryl Gaddis

Rick and Mary George

David and Maria Haber

Fred and Marilyn Haber

Jay and Beth Hernly

Mike and Mindy Herold

Ron and Denise Herold

Meridith and Philip Mask

Bill and Toni McKnight

Mary and Scott Vogelgesang

In memory of Niqui McCown

Antoinette Hampton

John Lordan

In memory of John Mackenzie

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In memory of Mildred Martin

Roger and Sharon Martin and Family

Donna Wright

In memory of Eli Neal

Dot Foods

Bob and Tamera Geise

Irongate Creative, LLC

Julie King

Chad and Meghan Neal

Joe and Megan Smith, Jenna and Ben

In memory of Cooper Newton

Thomas A. Wenger

In memory of Ruth Nocton

Mike and Mary Catey and Family

In memory of Evelyn Petry, a good volunteer and role model

Jo Ellen Bivens

In memory of Edna Johnston

McNary Pickett

Mary Ann McCormick

In memory of J. D. Radford

The Alyea Family

Chris Bartram

David and Sabrena Bartram

Nancy Blunk

Bud and Janice Brady

David Charles

Gina and John Charles

Rodney and Donna Cobb

Londa Crownover

Ralph and Cindy Crownover

Doerstler Farms

Amanda and Marcus Dyer

Paul and Darlene Frame

Larry and Barb Garrett

Jayne Grow

Larry and Linda Hays

Ellen Hellier

Bob and Mary Jane Hill

Richard G. Lehman

The McCarthy Family

Scott and Susan McConnell

The McGregor Family

Edward and Barbara Miller

Lou Anna Moore

Kelly Morales

Jeff and Barb Osborn

Brent Railsback

Rex and Vicki Ratcliffe

Mary Robinson

Anita Rose

Jule Sandman

Julia Shaffer

Jim Sherlock

Donald W. Jack Sittloh

Jack Spaulding

David Thornburg

Frank and Kelly Thornburg

Victor Thornburg

Don and Heidi Thurston

Joan Turner

Renee Ullinskey

Keith Webster

Lester and Shirley Wise

Perry and Joan Wise

Janice Wiwi Family

Bobby Wright

In memory of The Honorable

Robert L. Reinke

Beverly Beane

Bob Beane

Tom Beane

James and Patricia Good Benson

Larry Blanford

Leslie and Craig Boughton

Brett Boyd and Kim Goble

Tony and Dorothy Broadwell

Eileen Conti

Tom and Nancy Cox

Glenda Crane

Joe Crick

John and Jeannie Crick

The Curtins

Edwin Dean

Elana Einstein-Sim

Chloe, Megan and Gabby

Laura Eligator

Susan Elzemeyer

Kim and Bill English

Patti Ferreira

Jon and Judy Ford

J. Robert and Jennifer Hall

Participants, Staff and Board of Directors of Hand-in-Hand Adult Day Care Center

Ann Hart

Eldon and Sharon Harzman

Pat and Steve Heiny

Jerri Heithaus

Janet Hibner

Tom and Joy Holthouse

Stacy Huffman and Becky Baker

Stephen and Carol Hunyadi

Troy and Marilyn Ingram

Mike and Kathy Khamis

Bob and Pat Koger

William and Rebecca LaMear

Paul and Pat Lingle

Rob and Elaine Ludeman

Susan and Scott McConnell

Doris Ellen Miller

Tim and Susan Miller

Frank Monroe

Ellen Mosher Dick

Douglas and Brenda J. Oler

Andrew Reinke

Pamela Reinke

Lowell and Kathleen Robinson

Sally Sayre

Betsy Schall

Bob Schall

Doug Schall

Thom Schall

Shelly Seesel

David and Carla Stidham

Jody Turner

Michael Turner

Nancy A. Upchurch

Brad and Monika Vigran

Pamela Van Volkenburgh

Mary Zaleski

In memory Joseph S. Reis

Nancy Upchurch

In memory of Deacon Frank

Roberts

Joyce L. Roberts

In memory of Allan Rosar

Miriam Rosar

In memory of Harold W. Ryan

Rhea C. Ryan

In memory of Karl and Marjorie Sharp

Karen Pipes

In memory of Amy Sloan

Fox Run Property Owners Association, Inc.

In memory of Emmett Smelser

Kent and Kendra Beisner

Jon and July Ford

Becky J. Harper

Jesse and Lou Ann Price

Richmond Symphony Orchestra

Ray and Beth Stapleton

M. Frances Tipton

In memory of Glen and Jewell

Spears

Barry Barker and Amy Spears

Ronnie and Ann Dickson

Alan and Donna Spears

In memory of Jewell Spears

Christmon Family

Eric and Sara Coulter

Tom and Nancy Cox

Shaun Dingwerth

Vicki Grafflin

Cory and Ginger Gray

Roger and Connie Green

Denise Harper

Bill and Mary Nic Harvey

Pat and Steve Heiny

Tom and Chris Hilkert

Carol and Stephen Hunyadi

Tom and Martha Imperiale

Jeff and Lynda Jackson

Philip and Barbara Barker Jenkins

Lynn and Rose Mayer

Linda Morgason and Family

Jim and Dixie Robinson

John and Barbara Short

In memory of Sonya Spears

Ronnie and Ann Dickson

In memory of Rachel Steele

Brian and Roxanne Steele

In memory of Jane Stephenson

Scott Stephenson and Chris Myers

In memory of James J. Sweet, Jr.

Bob and Margie Bertsch

Roger and Connie Green

Jim and Brenda McLane

In memory of William E. Upchurch

Nancy Upchurch

In memory of Stanley Vigran

James R. Smarelli

In memory of Jane Vincent

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In memory of Janet Vosmeier

Ronda Christopher

Dr. William and Janet Grimes

Nancy Jack

In Memory of Kenneth and Ruth Wickemeyer

Kent and Kendra Beisner

In memory of Ruth Wickemeyer

Averil MacKenzie

In memory of Rose Wuertemberger

Kent and Kendra Beisner

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 2021, the Foundation granted $80,000 to 40 different organizations. For a full list of organizations and to learn more about the Vigran Family Foundation, please visit waynecountyfoundation.org.

Brad Bowman Rob Houseman

Eric Marsh

David Rodgers Chair

Doug Cook

Ray Ontko

Brenda McLane Secretary

Kevin L. Handley, Sr.

Valerie Shaffer

Christopher Knight Treasurer

Jodie Scheiben

Avis Stewart At-Large

Kathy Girten Vice Chair

Garry Kleer

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Wayne County Foundation 12/31/2021

Financial Information for Annual Report

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