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Highland Area Community Foundation

"For a better tomorrow in the greater Highland Illinois area."

Ways to Participate

Young and old, wealthy or of modest means — everyone can make a difference in the quality of life for our region with a contribution to the Highland Area Community Foundation.

Support the Fund for Public Giving…

Gifts of any size may be given to the Fund for Public Giving, an unrestricted component fund of the Foundation's permanent endowment. Income from the Fund is used to make a variety of grants addressing the community's needs.

Become a Sustaining Member…

The Sustaining Membership Program has various levels of membership – with your gift going directly to the general grants program each year.  See Gift Form in the Gifts Section for membership levels.  2006-2007 Sustaining Members are listed in this section following the list of Funds. 

Create a Named Fund That Best Fulfills Your Purpose…

For a minimum of $10,000, four types of funds can be created. These funds may be completed over a 10-year period. They are:

  1. Unrestricted - Many donors place no restriction on the possible applications for their fund, having come to understand that a critical aspect of the Foundation's mission is identifying and addressing changing community needs - which often cannot be anticipated at the time the fund is established
  2. Field of Interest - Field of interest funds may be used by donors to channel their resources into a broad area of concern such as health care, youth services, education, the arts, recreation, etc. The Foundation will then make grants from the earned income to programs or organizations in the field specified.
  3. Designated - A donor with a highly focused charitable interest may create a fund which is dedicated exclusively to a specific organization or purpose. The Foundation assumes oversight responsibility for ensuring that the income from the fund is distributed as the donor intends.
  4. Donor Advised  - In this type of fund the donor retains the privilege of periodically suggesting a specific organization, purpose, or field of interest to receive income from the Fund.
  5. Future Builders  - With this type of fund, donors advise the Foundation in writing of their decision to make a planned gift – either through a will or as beneficiary of an insurance policy - to the Foundation upon their demise.  Gifts can be designated for a specific purpose or for the Foundation’s Fund for Public Giving. 

Consider a Memorial/Honorarium Contribution…

Memorial/honorarium gifts are thoughtful ways to remember special people. Along with the remembrance of each person, these gifts enable others in the community to benefit yet again from each of these individual's lives.

Donate to the Administrative Fund…

Individuals, organizations, and corporations contribute any amount to the Administrative Fund to provide ongoing administrative support for the Foundation.

Contribute to an Established Fund…

Highland Rotary Club Community Fund

This unrestricted fund was established January 28, 1997 by the Highland Rotary Club to meet a variety of needs in the community.

Rita and Bob Hardy City Beautification Fund

This field of interest of fund was established February 26, 1998 by Rita Hardy in memory of Bob Hardy, Sr., to enhance the appearance of Highland and its surrounding areas.

Brian and Evelyn Randall Community Fund

This unrestricted fund was established May 5, 1998 by Brian & Evelyn Randall for charitable purposes as may be determined by the Foundation's Board of Directors in furtherance of the purposes of the Foundation.

James N. Mersinger Memorial Fund

This unrestricted fund was established August 8, 1998, by Brenda Mersinger for charitable purposes as may be determined by the Foundation's Board of Directors in furtherance of the purposes of the Foundation.

Highland Civic Woman's Club Geralyn M. Rehkemper Memorial Fund

This Donor Advised Fund was established September 14, 1998 by the Highland Civic Woman's Club in memory of Geralyn M. Rehkemper. The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship grants to an educational institution providing the education or training of an individual seeking higher education.

Orville and Alma Streiff Fund

This unrestricted fund was established November 12, 1999 for charitable purposes as may be determined by the Foundation's Board of Directors in furtherance of the purposes of the Foundation.

Otto E. Jakel Community Fund

This field of interest fund was established January 27, 2000 to provide for operation and programs of the Korte Recreation Center.

Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established February 28, 2000, to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center. This fund is the "General Fund" of the fund-raising campaign for all miscellaneous donations.

Nan Carpenter Memorial Donor Advised Fund

This donor advised fund was established March 6, 2000 in memory of Nan Carpenter. The purpose of this fund is to provide needed assistance and medical programs provided by St. Joseph's Hospital of Highland or another not-for-profit health care provider serving the geographical area of the Foundation.

Nan Carpenter Memorial Designated Fund

This designated fund was established March 6, 2000 in memory of Nan Carpenter. The purpose of this fund is to benefit the Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc., for service provided in the Foundation's geographic area.

Nan Carpenter Memorial Unrestricted Fund

This unrestricted fund was established March 6, 2000 in memory of Nan Carpenter for charitable purposes as may be determined by the Foundation's Board of Directors in furtherance of the purposes of the Foundation.

Wally and Della Hug Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established April 20, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Highland Rotary Club Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established May 22, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Highland Jaycees Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established May 25, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Edwin M. Frisse Family Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established June 9, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Ruth and Leland Steiner Fund in memory of Milda & Charles Casper

This designated fund was established June 12, 2000 to benefit the Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library for general library purposes as determined by the Board of Directors of the Library.

Brian and Evelyn Randall Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established July 11, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

TheBANK of Edwardsville Highland Center Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established July 21, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Roland and Betty Malan Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established August 15, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Ron and Kathy Schneider Recreation Center Membership Fund

This designated fund was established August 17, 2000 to help less fortunate families use the Korte Recreation Center.

Pete and Lil Kerin Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established August 18, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Jakel, Inc. Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established August 25, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

The Family of Jack and Gloria Klaus Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established September 30, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Roger and Marion Kesner Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established December 8, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Terry and Joan Riffel and Family Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established December 12, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Jay and Catherine Boulanger Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established December 13, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Thomas and Bonnie Hill Recreation Center Fund

This designated fund was established December 15, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Floyd and Eunice Rogier Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established December 31, 2000 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Trouw Nutrition Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established May 2, 2001 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Tom and Marian Korte Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established July 18, 2001 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Highland Lions Club Scholarship Fund

This donor advised fund was established August 9, 2001 to provide scholarships for graduating seniors of Highland High School, Highland, IL.

Edgar and Dorris Haller Memorial Fund

This donor advised fund was established August 11, 2001, to benefit non-sports programs that will be administered by the Highland Parks and Recreation Department.

Cooper B-Line Inc. Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established January 16, 2002 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Eunice M. and Victor H. Koch Technology Fund

This designated fund was established October 28, 2002 to benefit the patrons of the Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library.

Dr. Edward L. Hediger & Edward G. Hediger Memorial Fund

This unrestricted fund was established July 10, 2003, in memory of Dr. Edward L. Hediger and Edward G. Hediger for charitable purposes as may be determined by the Foundation's Board of Directors in furtherance of the purpose of the Foundation.

Gayle A. Frey Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established October 2, 2003, to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Steve and Kae Schmitt Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established October 14, 2003, to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Johannes & Marron, P.C. Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established December 23, 2003, to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Larry and Cheri Lucco and Family Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established March 6, 2004, to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Tim and Bonnie McGinley and Family Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established May 5, 2004 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Hamlin Water Safety Fund Sponsored by Phoebe Ann Hamlin and Family

This designated fund was established July 12, 2004, to provide water safety lessons, including instructions in swimming and boating as well as lifeguard training and water therapy at a City of Highland facility.

Tri-Ford Mercury, Inc. Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established September 15, 2004 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center

Highland Knights of Columbus Council No. 1580 Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established September 22, 2004 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Terra Properties, Inc. Recreation Center Operations Fund

This designated fund was established September 22, 2004 to benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center.

Larry & Cheri Lucco Fund

This designated fund was established December 29, 2004 to benefit the Foundation’s general grant program.

Roland “Doc” and Wilma Tschudy Fund

This unrestricted fund was established June 30, 2005 in memory of Roland “Doc” and Wilma Tschudy for charitable purposes as may be determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors in furtherance of the purposes of the Foundation. 

Bill and Joan Sackett Family and Oberbeck Grain Company Scholarship Fund

This donor advised fund was established September 18, 2007 to provide scholarships for graduating seniors continuing their education in the Agriculture/Business field.

Designated Funds Pledged as of September 30, 2000

Gloria Loebel Fund

This fund is to be designated upon completion.

Designated Funds Pledged as of September 30, 2004

Jay W. and Catherine Boulanger Fund

This fund will be designated upon completion.

Designated Funds Pledged as of September 30, 2005

Bradford National Bank Fund

This will be a designated fund upon completion.

Patsy Schwarm Education Fund

This will be a donor advised fund and is being established to provide scholarships for future teachers and school administrators from Highland Community Unit School District #5 as well as to provide materials to enhance the joy of reading in children.

Designated Funds Pledged as of September 30, 2006

Schwend’s Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. Fund

This will be a designated fund upon completion.

Designated Funds Pledged as of September 30, 2007

Thomas and Bonnie Hill Fund

This will be a designated fund upon completion.

Pass Through Funds…

The Highland Area Community Foundation also manages various pass through funds including Hard Road Theatre Productions, Highland Arts Council, Highland Regional Arboretum, Downtown Improvement Group, Dana Deibert Memorial Scholarship Fund, Friends of Friends Fighting Cancer,  T.A.K. PTO Latchkey Program and Helicopter Pad Project.

Other Funds Managed by the Highland Area Community Foundation, Inc.

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library Trust

Sustaining Members 2006-2007

Topaz Level

Mr. & Mrs.David Bargetzi
Ethel Bowman
Dennis & Peggy Brueggemann
Keith & Laurie Frank
Dan & Marie Grandame
Kevin & Louise Hemann
Joe & Genevieve Korte
George & Phyllis Marron
Sharon M. Rinderer
Todd & Carolyn Welz
John & Lillian Wetzel
Terrence & Judith Zeisset

Amethyst Level

Darren & Susan Altadonna
Rob & Susan Bowman
Dennis & Paula Calvert
Roger & Debbie Fulton
Stan & Sharon Giffhorn
Robert J. Hellige
Ron & Janet Hunsche
Eileen Iberg
Don & Barb Johannes
Richard & Jacqueline Mahoney
Joe & Ethel Michaelis
Richard A. Radtke
Roy & Melissa Reinarman
Dennis & Sharon Rinderer
Howard & Norma Robertson
Scheffel & Company
Jim & Nancy Scholl
Tom & Pat Wehrle
Mildred Weidner
Ila Fae Zeller

Garnet Level

Roland & June Ahlmeyer
Jack & Gloria Klaus
Mark & Kristin Korte
Tim & Bonnie McGinley
Bill & Peggy Pierce
Gene & Paula Redman
Patsy L. Schwarm
Terra Properties Inc.

Opal Level

Bill & Rosalie Aschbacher
Jim & Barb Burgett
A Friend
Edwin & Elaine Frisse
Jim & Carol Henrichs
Eric R. Jakel
Betty Malan
Floyd & Eunice Rogier

Sapphire Level

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jakel
Ralph & Donna Korte
Terry & Joan Riffel
Bill & Joan Sackett
Ron & Kathy Schneider
William & Sue Sullivan
Scott Credit Union

Emerald Level

Brian & Evelyn Randall

 

Vehicles for Giving

Assets of cash, stocks and securities, real estate, and items of value such as artwork may be contributed to the Foundation through use of direct gifts, wills, insurance, gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable lead trusts.

Investments Managed By TheBANK Of Edwardsville Financial Management Group