Funds

Miami County Community Foundation works with donors to create the kind of fund that best reflects their charitable dreams, as well as optimizes their tax benefits. Donors often remark at how easy it is to create a fund.

There are lots of vehicles to fulfill your charitable goals. However, when a donor works with the Community Foundation to create a fund—they aren't helping an investment firm with their bottom line. They are helping all of Starke County. This is because the Community Foundation works to support the entire community—not just itself.

People of all means can leave a lasting impact on the community because the Community Foundation invests all gifts, regardless of size so they continue to grow…and our communities reap the benefits. We make it simple for your gift to grow, whether you wish to contribute to an existing fund or if you want to create your own.

Unrestricted Funds

• Bob Clary Unrestricted Endowment Fund
  Established in August 2005 by Kay Clary in memory of her husband Bob Clary. This fund is to provide support for charitable or other exempt purposes.
• Donald W. Ferrara Unrestricted Fund
  Established in December 2002 by Judy F. Ditzler in memory of her father, Dr. Donald Ferrara, to provide support for charitable purposes in Miami County.
• Jane and Bob Haskett Fund
  Established in 2002 to provide support for charitable purposes.
• Miami County General Unrestricted Fund
  Established in 1995 to provide support for local charitable purposes.
• The Miami County Lilly Endowment Scholars Fund
  Established in February 2007 by Miami County Lilly Endowment Community Scholars and parents to provide support to the Miami County Community Foundation a fund affiliate of Northern Indiana Community Foundation, Inc. to carry out its role and mission.
• Miami County Services Committee Unrestricted Endowment Fund
  Established on February 19, 2003 by The Miami County Steering Committee to serve as a vehicle for board members to donate gifts.
• John Nixon Unrestricted Fund
  Established in 2002 to provide support for charitable purposes.
• Miami County Community Foundation Operating Endowment
  Established to provide support to the Miami County Community Foundation a fund affiliate of Northern Indiana Community Foundation, Inc. to carry out its role and mission.
• Chris and Beth Smith Unrestricted Endowment Fund
  Established in 2002 to provide support for charitable purposes.

Donor Advised Fund

• Paul D. "Pat" Malaska Memorial Fund
  Established in February 2007 by Herschel and Susan Gulley and Wilmuth J. Malaska to provide support for charitable purposes.
• Boomerang Sisterhood Fund
  Established in June 2007 by Miami County women to provide support for charitable purposes.

Field of Interest Funds

• Richard Cassidy Community Philanthropic Fund
  Established in July 2003 by NICF. The purpose is to promote education and public awareness of community philanthropy and other appropriate philanthropic activities in the counties served by the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, Inc.
• Miami County Animals & the Environment Fund
  Established in December 2006 by the Miami County Community Foundation to grant money to charitable projects that fall within this category in Miami County.
• Miami County Arts & Culture Fund
  Established in December 2006 by the Miami County Community Foundation to grant money to charitable projects that fall within this category in Miami County.
• Miami County Community Development Fund
  Established in December 2006 by the Miami County Community Foundation to grant money to charitable projects that fall within this category in Miami County.
• Miami County Human Services Fund
  Established in December 2006 by the Miami County Community Foundation to grant money to charitable projects that fall within this category in Miami County.
• Miami County Recreation Fund
  Established in December 2006 by the Miami County Community Foundation to grant money to charitable projects that fall within this category in Miami County.
• Miami County Youth & Education Fund
  Established in December 2006 by the Miami County Community Foundation to grant money to charitable projects that fall within this category in Miami County.

Designated Funds

• Vilma Ault Baptist Memorial Endowment Fund
  Established in 1998 to provide support to the First Baptist Church, Denver, Indiana.
• Don W. Craig Memorial Golf Endowment Fund
  Established in 2002 to provide support to Peru Municipal Golf Course summer camp.
• Grate Family Fund for Music and Multimedia Ministries at Main Street United Methodist Church
  Established in 1999 to provide support to Main Street United Methodist Church music and multimedia programs.
• Jean Fisher Endowment Fund
  Established in 2002 to provide support to the Main Street United Methodist Church Capital Improvement Fund.
• Beulah Hoffman Endowment Fund
  Established in 1997 to provide support to the Salvation Army, Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre, Miami County Historical Society and the YMCA of Peru and Miami County.
• Marks Family Fund for the Miami County Historical Society
  Established in September 2005 by Kevin Marks to provide support to the Miami County Historical Society in preservation and maintenance of the Orchestrian Player Piano housed within the Miami County Museum.
• Jim Noble Fund
  Established in March 2007 by Dr. Peggy Bennett to provide support to the Cole Porter Birthplace for restoration and maintenance through Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre in carrying out the legacy of Cole Porter.
• The Parkview United Methodist Church Endowment Fund in Memory of Kelly Ann Edwards
  Established in 1996 this fund provides support to the Parkview United Methodist Church youth programs.
• Purdue Christian Campus House Founders Fund
  Established in 2000 to provide support to the Purdue Christian Campus House, Inc.
• Perry M. Schneider Memorial Award
  Established in 1999 to provide scholarship grants to fund employment interview contests for the National Post-Secondary Agricultural Student Organization.
• St. Charles Borromeo School Fund
  Established in December 2006 by Robert Radel and some anonymous donors to provide support to St. Charles Borromeo School to carry out its role and mission as described by its governing documents.

Scholarship Funds

• Back Home Again In Indiana
  Established in 2000 to provide scholarships to qualifying Miami County Students.
• The David W. Beall Memorial Scholarship Fund
  Established in 2006 this fund provides scholarships for Maconaquah High School graduating seniors in memory of David W. Beall.
• The Claude S. and Marie M. Berger Foundation, Inc.
  Established in 1996 this fund is a scholarship for the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation in Fulton County and North Miami School Corporation in Miami County.
• Marilyn Coppernoll Memorial Scholarship Fund
  Established in 1998 to provide scholarships to students graduating from Peru, Maconaquah or North Miami High Schools in memory of Marilyn Coppernoll.
• James R. and Bette J. Davis Scholarship Fund
  Established in 2000 to provide scholarships to qualified students graduating from Peru High School.
• LaVonne M. Eddy Nursing Scholarship Fund
  Established in February 2006 by Thomas Eddy in honor of his wife LaVonne to provide scholarships for qualified students who are residents of Miami County, who have attended North Miami, Maconaquah, Peru, or Oak Hill High School for two (2) years prior to graduation, and who are pursuing a four (4) year nursing degree at an accredited college or university.
• Eugene K. and Martha E. Fike Memorial Scholarship Fund
  Established in August of 2007 by the Peru Community School Corporation in gratitude for, and recognition of, the wonderful education given to Eugene and Martha Fike by the truly dedicated teaching staff of Peru High School.  Purpose is to provide scholarships for any deserving student graduating from Peru High School, Peru, Indiana who is likely to succeed in college. 
• Tony Hare Photojournalism Scholarship Fund
  Established in August 2005 by Linda Hare in memory of her husband Tony to provide scholarships for qualified students who are graduating, or have graduated from any Miami County High School.
• The Randy Hughes Memorial Scholarship Award
  Established in 1997 for the Valedictorian from North Miami High School in memory of Randy Hughes.
• J & J Scholarship Fund
  Established in 1999 for qualified local students and non-traditional students deserving of financial assistance.
• David L. Johnson Scholarship in Memory of James Noble
  Established in July 2007 by David and Joan Johnson to provide scholarships for qualified students graduating from Peru High School, Peru, Indiana.
• Miami County Historical Society Richardson Scholarship Fund
  Established in 1998 to provide scholarships to Miami County students.
• Alice Moon Scholarship Fund
  Established in 1998 to provide scholarships to Peru Senior High School graduates in memory of Alice Moon.
• Tiger Pride Scholarship Fund
  Established in 2000 to provide scholarships to qualified students graduating from Peru High School.

Agency Funds

• ACRES Land Trust
  Established in December 2005 by ACRES Land Trust, specifically the ACRES' Nature Preserves in Fulton, Miami, and Starke Counties, to carry out its role and mission as described by its governing documents.
• Lillian Berry Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board to provide for capital improvements to the Peru Public Library as determined to be appropriate by the Peru Public Library Board.
• Circus City Festival, Inc. Scholarship Fund
  Established in 1998 to provide scholarships through Circus City Festival, Inc.
• Dukes Memorial Hospital
  Established in 1996 to provide support for Dukes Memorial Hospital to carry out its role and mission
• Ellen Cole Fetter Book Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board to provide for the purchase of books for the Peru Public Library.
• E. Grace Fouts Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board for sole use and benefit of the Peru Public Library to carry out its role and mission.
• Philip A. Fox Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board for sole use and benefit of the Peru Public Library to carry out its role and mission.
• Girl Scout of Tribal Trails Council, Inc. Endowment Fund
  Established in 1999 for the purpose of promoting improvement of the Girl Scout of Tribal Trails Council, Inc., its members, programs and volunteers.
• Grissom Air Museum Agency Fund
  Established in 2002 to provide support for improvement of the Grissom Air Museum.
• Peru/Grissom Kiwanis Scholarship Fund
  Established in July 2007 by the Peru/Grissom Kiwanis Club to provide scholarships for qualified students graduating from North Miami, Maconaquah, and Peru High Schools who are likely to succeed as college or university students.
• Miami County Helping Hands Fund
  Established in January 2008 for the sole use and benefit of Miami County Helping Hands to carry out its role and mission as described by its governing documents.
• Main Street Methodist Church
  Established in 1999 to provide support for programs and to maintain church property.
• The Miami County 4-H Memorial Scholarship
  Established in 1997 to provide support to the Miami County 4-H members for scholarships.
• Miami County Historical Society, Inc.
  Established in 1998 for the benefit of the Miami County Historical Society, Inc.
• Miami County YMCA
  Established in 1996 to provide support to the Miami County YMCA.
• Miami County YMCA/Miller Pool
  This fund was established in 1996 to support any operations or capital improvements to the Miller Pool.
• Annalee Webb Miller Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board to provide for the purchase of biographies, autobiographies, fictional, and non-fictional books, poetry, and magazines written to encourage good character and to inspire the youth of Peru and Miami County, Indiana.
• Celia Miller Mission Fund
  Established May 2007 by the Main Street United Methodist Church and determined by the Missions Committee of the Main Street UMC to carry out its role and mission.
• Peru Public Library Endowment Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board for sole use and benefit of the Peru Public Library to carry out its role and mission.
• Peru First Baptist Memorial Scholarship Fund
  Established in 1996 to provide scholarships for college students of the Peru First Baptist Church congregation.
• Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. Endowment Fund
  Established in May 2004 by Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. The purpose of the fund is to promote improvement of the Nickel Plate Trail.
• Psi Iota Xi Sorority Endowment Fund
  This fund was established in 1996. It provides support for literacy and lifelong learning by supporting the BOOKS (Books Offer Our Kids Success) program which gives Miami County kindergartners new books.
• Moses & Caroline C. Puterbaugh Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board to maintain the Moses & Caroline C. Puterbaugh Memorial Room at the Peru Public Library.
• Rotary Club of Peru Scholarship Fund
  Established in 1997 to provide support to the Rotary Club Scholarship.
• Ona C. Sharp Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board for sole use and benefit of the Peru Public Library to carry out its role and mission.
• John M. Switzer Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board for sole use and benefit of the Peru Public Library to carry out its role and mission.
• United Way of Miami County, Inc.
  Established in 1996 to support the United Way of Miami County.

Non-Permanent Funds

• Angels of Hope Non Permanent Fund
  Established in October 2007 to support the charitable intentions of agencies such as but not limited to Miami County Helping Hands who provide assistance to those in need during the holidays.
• Lillian Berry Non-Permanent Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board to provide for capital improvements to the Peru Public Library as determined to be appropriate by the Peru Public Library Board.
• BOOKS (Books Offer Our Kids Success) Fund
  Established April 2007 to support literacy and inspire lifelong learning by giving books to kindergarteners throughout Miami County.
• Katie Cole Memorial Scholarship
  Established in 2006 in memory of Katie Cole. This fund provides scholarships for graduating seniors of Peru High School in Miami County.
• Elaine Cultice Bright Memorial Scholarship Fund
  Established in August 2005 by Hal and Jo Cultice in memory of their daughter Elaine Cultice Bright. The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarships for qualified female students who are residents of Miami County, attended Peru High School for two years prior to graduation from Peru High School and who are likely to succeed as college, university, trade or vocational students.
• Velma Derbyshire Art Scholarship Fund
  Established in 1968 by Harriet Ann Hall and transferred to the NICF in 2001 to provide scholarships to Peru High School students studying fine arts or art education.
• The Downtown Christmas Decorating Fund
  Established in September 2007 to support the charitable intentions of the Peru Downtown Christmas Decorations Committee in developing a spirit of community through downtown events and decorations at Christmas time.
• Community of Character Fund
  Established in November 2007 to support the charitable intentions of the Community of Character Committee to promote positive character traits, including but not limited to the dissemination of educational materials as well as scholarships.
• Handicapable Non Permanent Fund
  Established in October 2007 to support the charitable intentions of the Handicapable support group to assist individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible, which includes, but is not limited to marketing, website development and capital projects.
• J & J Scholarship Pass-Through Fund
  Established in 1999 to provide scholarships to qualified local students and nontraditional students who are deserving of financial assistance.
• John V. and Joyce L. Lewis Scholarship Pass-Through Fund
  Established in 2002 to provide scholarships for qualified students graduating from Peru High School
• Virginia Anne Lewis Memorial Scholarship Pass-Through Fund
  Established in May 2004 by Jay V. and Kathleen Lewis in memory of Virginia Lewis. The purpose of the fund is to support a graduating senior at Peru High School that will continue his/her education in a two or four year program following graduation.
• Maconaquah Youth Football
  Established in 1999 to support the charitable intentions of the Maconaquah Youth Football League.
• Marshall-Starke Special Olympics Fund
  Established by Marshall-Starke Special Olympics to support the charitable intentions of the Marshall-Starke Special Olympics.
• Joseph and Ruth Mauck Scholarship (NP)
  Established August 2005 by John and Julie Schwartz in memory of Julie's parents, Joseph and Ruth Mauck. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships for qualified students graduating from Northridge High School located in Elkhart County Indiana.
• Ryan McCarthy Holmes Scholarship
  Established in March 2008 to provide scholarships initially for qualified students graduating from Peru High School who have demonstrated community spirit through their service to their community during their high school career.
• Miami-Cass County REMC Operation Round-Up Trust P/T Fund
  Established in December 2003 by Miami-Cass County REMC to provide charitable purposes in the service area of Miami-Cass County Rural Electric Membership Corporation.
• Miami County 2-1-1 Service Non Permanent Fund
  Established in October 2007 by the Community Service Council and Miami County 2-1-1 Committee to support the establishment, maintenance and on-going promotion of 2-1-1 service in Miami County.
• Miami County Arts Council Fund
  Established in July 2007 by Connie Cutler to support the Miami County Arts Council in supporting Miami County and area artists in an effort to elevate our community's culture and promote tourism.
• Miami County Peers Project NP Fund
  Established in January 2005 by Gail Berkheiser to support the charitable intentions of Miami County Peers Project.
• MiamisFort Pass-Through Fund
  Established in 1999 to support the charitable intentions of the MiamisFort Park.
• Peru Public Library Non-Permanent Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board for sole use and benefit of the Peru Public Library to carry out its role and mission.
• Moses & Caroline C. Puterbaugh Non-Permanent Fund
  Established in May 2007 by the Peru Public Library Board to maintain the Moses & Caroline C. Puterbaugh Memorial Room at the Peru Public Library.
• PHS Class of 1995 Memorial Scholarship (NP)
  Established in February 2005 by Gemini Coop - Steve Huffman to support the charitable intentions of the PHS Class of 1995.
• PHS Music Alumni/Tom Gustin Scholarship Non Permanent Fund
  Established in November 2004 by PHS Music Alumni/Tom Gustin Scholarship Committee to support the charitable intentions of the PHS Music Alumni/Tom Gustin Scholarship Committee with respect to the awarding of scholarship monies to eligible, deserving students from Peru High School, Peru, Indiana.
• The Cole Porter Birthplace Fund
  Established in October 2006 by Ole Olsen Theatre, Inc. to support the charitable intentions of the Ole Olsen Theatre, Inc. in renovating the Cole Porter Birthplace home in Peru , Indiana.
• Partners 4 Community Growth — Project Soar
  Established in May 2007 by Partners 4 Community Growth - Project SOAR Committee to support the charitable intentions of the Partners 4 Community Growth - Project SOAR.
• Peru Wrestling Scholarship Fund
  Established in March 2008 to support the charitable intentions of the Peru High School wrestling program by awarding scholarships to Miami County residents graduating from Peru High School in Peru, Indiana, who have participated in the PHS wrestling program for four years in a row or the entire time of their tenure at Peru High School and plan to attend an accredited college, university, trade or vocational school.
• Ashley Rusie Memorial Scholarship
  Established in 2006 in memory of Ashley Rusie. This fund provides scholarships for graduating seniors of North Miami High School in Miami County.
• Tiger Cub Football League
  Established in 1996 this fund supports the Tiger Cub Football League.