Endowment Funds

This fund was established to provide support for elementary school teachers who wish to engage their students with visual art projects and be used for supplies.

The purpose of the fund shall be to provide support for mental health programs and awareness in Jennings County.

This fund was established to provide support for the Town of Vernon for carrying out its role and missions.

The fund was established to provide support for the foundation's general fund and to various charitable organizations as determined by a committee selected by the Bentz family.

This fund was established in memory of Richard Mayer by John and Susan Barlow. Richard Mayer was an avid golfer, Editor of the North Vernon Plain Dealer and Sun, and a very active and supportive member of the community for many years. 

Through the Lilly Endowment Inc. Gift VII Matching Grant, the foundation has collected donations to place in a Community Impact Fund, which will be used to award grants in the Jennings County Community.

This fund was established by Country Squire Lakes to provide support for carrying out its role and missions.

This fund was established to benefit North Vernon Senior Resources.

The purpose of this fund is to provide support for the Park Theatre Civic Centre for the children's summer movies.

This fund was created to provide support for St. Mary's Parochial School in furtherance of its role and missions.

This fund was established to provide support for the Hayden Historical Museum.

This fund was created to support Hayden Elementary School students with educational programs, materials, equipment, or training for the betterment of their education.

This fund was established to provide support for Historic Hoosier Hills.

This fund was established to provide support for the maintenance and upkeep of the Hopewell Cemetery.

The fund was established by Hospice of Jennings County to provide support for carrying out its role and missions.

This fund was established by Irene Fox as a memorial to her husband, Jack Fox, to provide support for the North Vernon City Park, the City of North Vernon, and the community of Jennings County.

This fund was established by the Jennings County
Fair Board Inc. to provide support for carrying out its role and missions

This fund was established by AmVets to provide support to the Jennings County Animal Shelter. This fund was established as a memorial to Kim Fox, an avid animal lover who lost her life in a tragic
automobile accident at the age of 17.

This fund was established to provide support for Jennings
County for improvement and development.

This fund was established by the Jennings County Food
Security Coalition to provide support for carrying out its missions.

This fund was established by the Jennings County Public Library to provide support for carrying out its role, mission, and community activities.

This fund was established to provide support for philanthropic and charitable organizations, interests, and/ or scholarship opportunities as determined by a committee.

The Jennings County Youth for Development was formed by a group of Jennings County High School students who wanted to make a difference in Jennings County. This fund will provide support for their mission.

This fund was established by the Day family in memory of
John and Linda Day to provide support for the Jennings County
Coordinating Council to help provide food baskets for Christmas.

The primary purpose of this fund shall be to provide support for the Hayden Historical Gallery of Agricultural Leaders with emphasis on growing the endowment to award cash gifts or scholarships to those in an agricultural career or pursuing an agricultural career.

This fund was established to provide support for historic preservation and restoration of cemeteries in Lovett, Marion, and Montgomery Townships within Jennings County which do not have dedicated cemetery associations.

This fund was established in memory of Lilian Carmer who was a former assistant editor at the North Vernon Plain Dealer
and community activist. Lilian had a love for animals, agriculture, children, and nature, and so her fund provides annual grants to support one of these areas.

This fund was established in memory of Linda Hall, who was the First Lady of North Vernon for 16 years. The fund was established by her husband to provide support for St. Mary’s Parochial School's Tuition Assistance because of her dedication to education and the church.

This fund was created to provide support for the Jennings County Community Foundation, the Town of Vernon, Coffee Creek Baptist Church, and the Paris Crossing Alumni.

This fund was created to provide support for Our Heritage, Inc. and the Jennings County Historical Society.

This fund was established by the Park Theatre Civic Centre to provide support for carrying out its role, mission, and community activities.

This fund was established by the family of Roger Simmons in his memory to provide support for an annual award given to a 10-year Jennings County 4-H livestock member.

The purpose of this fund shall be to provide support for the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store for programs or activities that fulfill charitable or other exempt purposes.

This fund was established to provide support for the St. Vincent Jennings Hospital.

This fund was created to provide for the perpetual maintenance, improvement, and support of the Tea Creek Cemetery in Lovett Township, Jennings County, Indiana.

This fund was established by Senior Resources, Inc. to provide support for carrying out its role, mission, and community activities.

This fund was established by the Miller family to provide support for non-profit organizations in Jennings County.

This fund was established to provide an endowment that will enable women to support the community in various projects.