Established in 2021 by Dunkirk Kiwanis Club. The fund will provide scholarships to students who are graduates of Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School. First preference will be given to students who are residents of Dunkirk, Pennville or Redkey, Indiana. Second preference will be given to students who are descendants of members of Dunkirk Kiwanis Club. […]
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Johnson Fund for the Dunkirk Community
Established in 1997 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation by Dr. Donald W. Johnson in honor and in memory of his parents, Frank R. and Jessie B. Johnson. The fund is to award grants to one or more of the following organizations or projects: The Dunkirk Beautification Committee, Dunkirk Glass Museum, West Jay Community […]
Dunkirk Undesignated Fund
Established in 1972 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation. The fund is to provide support for the operation of the Foundation. The fund was transferred to The Portland Foundation in 2023 when The Dunkirk Foundation merged with The Portland Foundation.
Glass Museum of Dunkirk Endowment Fund
Established in 1995 by the Dunkirk Public Library Board of Trustees through funds received from Dr. Donald W. Johnson in memory of his father Frank R. Johnson. Frank worked for many years as foreman of the mold shop at Indiana Glass Company. The fund is for the preservation and promotion of the Glass Museum. Category: […]
Dunkirk Scout Cabin Endowment Fund
Established in 1998 by the United Way of Jay County. The fund is to provide operating support for the scout cabin. Category: Restricted Funds
Dunkirk Endowment Fund
Established in 2007 by the Foundation Board of Trustees to provide support to organizations and projects benefiting Dunkirk, Indiana. Category: Restricted Funds
Steve A. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2024 by Tanner R. and Sara E. Reynolds. The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support for educational scholarships, for students who meet the following qualifications: Are graduates of Jay County Jr-Sr High School, Jay County, Indiana, are residents of either Dunkirk, Pennville, or Redkey, Indiana, are a multi-sport athlete, having […]
Lola (Louks) Gadbury Nursing Scholarship Fund
Established in 2022 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation by the Louks Family. The fund is to provide educational scholarships to students who are pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree in either an LPN or RN nursing program at a qualified college or university, and are to be graduates of Jay County Jr.-Sr. […]
Chuck and Susan Huffman Fund for the West Jay Community Center
Established in 2021 as a fund of the Dunkirk Foundation by Richard “Chuck” Huffman. The fund is to provide support for the West Jay Community Center. The fund was transferred to The Portland Foundation in 2023 when The Dunkirk Foundation merged with The Portland Foundation.
Retter Family Fund
Established in 2018 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation by Greg Retter and Connie Retter in memory of their grandparents Roy and Marjorie Retter and their parents Johnny and Lois Retter. This unrestricted fund shall provide support as directed by the Board of Directors. The fund was transferred to The Portland Foundation in 2023 […]
Brumfield Family Philanthropy Fund
Established in 2014 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation by The Dunkirk Foundation Board of Directors in honor of Board President Brenda Brumfield. This unrestricted fund shall provide support as directed by the Board of Directors. The fund was transferred to The Portland Foundation in 2023 when The Dunkirk Foundation merged with The Portland […]
SDP Manufacturing, Inc. Donor Advised Fund
Established in 2008 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation, by SDP Manufacturing, Inc. The fund is to provide support to benefit the Dunkirk community, as directed by the company’s board of directors. The fund was transferred to The Portland Foundation in 2023 when The Dunkirk Foundation merged with The Portland Foundation.
West Jay Community Center Non-Permanent Fund
Established in 2008 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation by the West Jay Community Center Board of Directors. The fund is to provide support for major repairs at the West Jay Community Center. The fund was transferred to The Portland Foundation in 2023 when The Dunkirk Foundation merged with The Portland Foundation.
Willard E. and Betty L. Gaunt Endowment for the West Jay Community Center
Established in 2008 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation by the West Jay Community Center. The fund is named for the Gaunts, who owned the W.E. Gaunt Jewelry Store and the Ingénue Beauty Salon in Dunkirk. The fund is to provide support for the West Jay Community Center. The fund was transferred to The […]
Janice Eltzroth Fund
Established in the early 1970s as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation to help defray the medical costs for Mrs. Eltzroth in her battle with cancer. Sadly, she passed away before any could be used. The Foundation, with her family’s blessing, redefined the fund to help others with similar needs but limited the use of […]
Ella and Irene Cunningham Scholarship Fund
Established in 1995 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation through the Will of Miss Ella Cunningham, a long time teacher in the Dunkirk schools. The fund is to provide scholarships to students of the Dunkirk area, later defined to be applicants living within the city limits of Dunkirk. Preference is given to students seeking […]
Gaunt Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation, after the passing of Betty L. Gaunt, in memory of her daughters Marilee Gaunt and Gayle Gaunt who were tragically killed in July 1966. The fund is to provide scholarships to individuals seeking educational and vocational training at a post-secondary institution. The recipients shall be […]
Dr. H. L. Shroyer Christian Love Scholarship Fund
Established in 1970 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation by Dr. Shroyer and his wife Carolyn Shroyer. The fund is to provide scholarships to high school graduates from either Jay County, Niles Township in Delaware County and/or Jackson Township in Blackford County to the student(s) who most exemplifies Christ’s love in their daily life. […]
West Jay Community Center Endowment Fund
Established in 2000 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation by the West Jay Community Center Board of Directors. The fund is to provide operating support for the organization. The fund was transferred to The Portland Foundation in 2023 when The Dunkirk Foundation merged with The Portland Foundation.
Edith Gaunt Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 1995 by the will of Miss Gaunt. The fund is to provide scholarship assistance to graduates of Jay County High School who reside in Dunkirk or Richland Township. Category: Scholarships
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Unrestricted Funds The donor allows the Board of Trustees the freedom to choose the grant recipients and respond to changing needs in the community. View Funds Abromson-Fleming Memorial Trust James J. Abromson & Marian F. Abromson Memorial Trust Russell H., Ruth L. & Richard W. Ashton Memorial Trust - First Merchants Russell H., Ruth L. [...]
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