23 Nov Jerry Scherf Contribution Puts Foundation Match at over 50-Percent of Goal
Jerry Scherf and Jay Albright, Community Foundation Executive Director
The Starke County Community Foundation is excited to announce a generous contribution from Jerry Scherf. This gift to his community fund will have triple the impact thanks to a matching grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., significantly increasing the total contribution to reach over half of the $375,000 goal.
Jerry Scherf, a lifelong community advocate, has a deep commitment to supporting local students, families, and community projects in his hometown. Through the establishment of The Jerry Scherf Community Fund, he has continuously dedicated resources to benefit future generations.
This matching opportunity from Lilly Endowment Inc. amplifies Jerry’s legacy and ensures that his vision for community advancement will endure. The combined funds will be dedicated to community projects and educational initiatives, fulfilling Jerry’s commitment to building a brighter future for Starke County.
Director of Development Jacque Ryan shared her gratitude on behalf of SCCF, “We’re extremely grateful to Jerry Scher
Jerry Scherf was named the 2023 Hardesty Leadership in Philanthropy Award winner
f for his continued support of the Starke County Community Foundation with this latest contribution to his community fund. He was recognized for his altruistic spirit during last year’s Giving Tuesday event when he received the Hardesty Leadership in Philanthropy Award.”
Director Ryan went on to say, “Scherf is the latest donor to join the ‘10%ers Club’, meaning his contribution plays a key role in our overall goal to significantly increase community fund contributions by the end of 2025 through the SCCF Community Fund Matching Campaign.” She continued, “When we meet that goal, we’ll be able to increase our granting capacity by over $1 million thanks to the Lilly Endowment’s matching dollars. That additional funding will help us make more impactful grants to address needs all across the county.”
To learn more about the Foundation and matching opportunities, visit www.nicf.org. In addition, community members are invited to celebrate Giving Tuesday at the Starke County Community Foundation on December 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT.