Fund Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 2002 with proceeds from the performance of the musical “1776” to honor the one-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States. The fund is to provide support of the county’s emergency service agencies. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 2012 by the will of Elizabeth Starbuck. The fund is to provide support for programs and projects that positively affect elderly citizens in Jay County. Category: Field of Interest Funds.

Established in 1961 by Hugh N. Ronald, Jr., a co-founder of The Portland Foundation and executive of the Jay Garment Company. The fund is for the betterment and beautification of Portland. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 1974 by Mr. Geeting’s sister, Ona M. Myers. Mr. Geeting was a Jay County teacher who deeded his farm to the Foundation. The fund is for aid to the needy as well as aid to the local library and historical facilities. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 2005 by the will of Frances O. Gillespie. In 1958, the Gillespies partnered with Charles and Florence Coldren and Harold and Alma Green to establish Jay County’s first classes for special needs children. That class eventually grew into Jay-Randolph Developmental Services. The fund is to support the promotion of education of special needs […]

Established in 1998 by the will of Helen Saffer. The fund is to provide assistance to elderly residents of Jay County. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 1994 by Mr. Hanlin, president of Hanlin Rexall Drugs. The fund is to help organizations concerned with the welfare and treatment of animals. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 1992 by Mrs. Hardwick as a memorial to her husband with whom she shared a love of animals. The fund is to provide support for organizations concerned with the treatment and welfare of stray and homeless animals. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 2007 by James R. Hudson in memory of his parents. The purpose of the fund is to provide support to organizations which most positively impact the agricultural community. Category: Unrestricted Funds

Established in 1958 by the will of Mr. Jaqua, an invalid who asked that the fund provide support for handicapped children in the community. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 2004 by the Jay County Literacy Coalition. The purpose of the fund is to provide support to organizations which most positively impact literacy in Jay County. Category: Field of Interest

Established in 2009 by New Corydon Sports Club, Inc. The purpose of the fund is to provide support for community functions for all age groups in New Corydon and/or Wabash Township, including but not limited to sports and recreational activities. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 1998 by C. Justin Schafer as a tribute to Ruth Starlin Schafer in recognition of her career as an artist and dedicated teacher of aspiring artists. The fund is to provide funding to those interested in advancing their education and/or experience in drawing or painting works of art. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 2015 by Mary Helen Rigby in memory of her aunt and uncle. The fund is to provide support for programs and projects that positively affect elderly citizens in Jay County.  Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 1999 by the will of Betty Kovaluk in memory of her parents. This fund is used to support the educational programs of the Foundation, including the Care and Share Philanthropy Program for third grade, the sixth grade College Visitation Program, and the Teacher Creativity Mini-Grant Program. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 2017 by Spencer and Jamie Tipton as a memorial to their daughter. Makayla was known for her love of people (especially children) as well as her hard work and character. This fund is to support programs or activities that fulfill charitable purposes as determined by the donors. Category: Field of Interest Funds.

Established in 2020 by the will of Timothy Uhrick. The fund will provide funding for programs for the advancement of literacy for residents of Jay County, Indiana. Category: Field of Interest Funds.

Established in 2000 by Joann Vormohr as a memorial to her husband, a longtime Portland physician. The fund is to provide support for the elderly. Category: Field of Interest Funds

Established in 2001 by Judith L. Wible, M.D. in memory of her father, Dr. John F. Wible, a sensory impaired engineer. The purpose of the fund is to provide support for the education of sensory impaired children, including providing scholarships to Jay County High School graduates pursuing a degree in Special Education, supporting the Jay […]