23 Jan Starke County Projects Supported by Unrestricted Community Funds
Projects funded by the Starke County Community Foundation and its partner Lilly Endowment Inc. in Phase III and Phase IV of the GIFT initiative.
| NJ-SP Agri-Science Academy | 1998 | Phase III | $200,000 |
| Starke County Resource Initiative Project | 1998 | Phase III | $137,000 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum | 1998 | Phase III | $149,000 |
| Friends of SC Library System | 1998 | Phase III | $64,000 |
| SCILL Initiative for Lifelong Learning | 1998 | Phase III | $250,000 |
| $800,000 | ||
| NJ-SP Agri-Science Academy | 1999 | Phase IV | $421,258 |
| Starke County Historical Society, Inc. | 1999 | Phase IV | $51,400 |
| CADA | 1999 | Phase IV | $68,342 |
| Starke Co. Development Foundation | 1999 | Phase IV | $76,000 |
| Koontz Lake Lions Club | 1999 | Phase IV | $83,000 |
| $700,000 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL Phase III & Phase IV Community Grants | $1,500,000 | |
| Projects supported by Community Funds from 1999-2018: | ||
| Coalition Against Domestic Abuse – Office Copier | 1999 | $2,000 |
| The Caring Place, Inc. -Starke Co Equipment | 1999 | $1,080 |
| Junior Achievement of SC -“JA Programs” | 1999 | $561 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum -Handicap Caboose | 1999 | $2,000 |
| Friends of Knox Library -Born to Read | 1999 | $1,861 |
| Starke County Humane Society -Public Spay/Neuter Program | 1999 | $2,000 |
| Knox Community Elementary School -Partnership Family/Schools | 1999 | $1,860 |
| $11,362 | ||
| CADA – Beds for Phoenix House | 2000 | $1,000 |
| Koontz Lake Lions Club -Official Box/Concession Stand | 2000 | $1,000 |
| SC Fine Arts Commission -Prairie Fire Theater Residency | 2000 | $1,000 |
| The Caring Place, Inc. -Technology Update | 2000 | $1,000 |
| $4,000 | ||
| CADA -Office Computer | 2001 | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of SC -Economics of Staying in School | 2001 | $1,000 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum -Exhibit Car | 2001 | $1,000 |
| North Judson Park Beautification -Landscaping Town Park | 2001 | $700 |
| The Caring Place, Inc. -Office Equipment | 2001 | $530 |
| $4,230 | ||
| CADA -VCR, File Cabinet, Digital Camera | 2002 | $1,000 |
| Council on Aging of Starke County -Renovation of Facility | 2002 | $2,500 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum -Construction Train Shed | 2002 | $1,250 |
| The Caring Place, Inc. -Replace Copier | 2002 | $500 |
| The Lions Club of Koontz Lake -Purchase Spiral Slide | 2002 | $500 |
| Starke County Fair Board, Inc. -Expansion of 4-H Exhibit Hall | 2002 | $1,250 |
| S C Fine Arts Commission -Prairie Fire Children’s Theater | 2002 | $1,500 |
| Starke County Poster Project -Posters & Frames | 2002 | $13,963 |
| $22,463 | ||
| CADA -Purchase Educational Books & 2 File Cabinets | 2003 | $1,000 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum -Museum’s Backshop Facility | 2003 | $2,000 |
| Starke County Humane Society -Spay/Neuter Program | 2003 | $2,000 |
| The Caring Place, Inc. -Purchase Phone & Service | 2003 | $876 |
| $5,876 | ||
| North Judson Main Street Committee,Inc. -Street Clock for NJ | 2004 | $2,000 |
| CADA -Construction of Garage at Phoenix House | 2004 | $7,500 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum -Rehab of Track & Public Path | 2004 | $4,100 |
| Starke Co. Fine Arts Commission -“A Christmas Carol” Program | 2004 | $900 |
| The Caring Place, Inc. -Office/Marketing Equipment | 2004 | $500 |
| Starke United, Inc. (4Community Grant) | 2004 | $1,000 |
| $16,000 | ||
| Art Circle Institute -Purchase Art Supplies for Program | 2005 | $4,060 |
| The Caring Place, Inc. -Purchase Copier, Stand & Toner | 2005 | $1,321 |
| Center for Rural O/R & Public Services- Purchase San Pierre Signs | 2005 | $2,200 |
| Friends of the Erie JK Line -Purchase Stone for Trail | 2005 | $4,450 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum -Brake Rebuild & Locomotive | 2005 | $6,190 |
| St. Vincent De Paul Society -Heating Cost for Needy in SC | 2005 | $1,700 |
| Starke United, Inc. – (4Community Grant for Parents As Teachers) | 2005 | $12,500 |
| St. Joseph American Red Cross -Hurricane KATRINA Disaster | 2005 | $1,000 |
| $33,421 | ||
| The Caring Place, Inc. -Laptop Computer & Desk | 2006 | $1,500 |
| Center for Rural O/R & Public Services -San Pierre Bskt&Tennis Court | 2006 | $2,500 |
| Community Services of SC -New Van & Food for Pantry | 2006 | $3,000 |
| SC Choralaires -Music & Accompanist Fees | 2006 | $650 |
| CADA -Furnishings for Phoenix House | 2006 | $2,760 |
| Friends of the Park Assoc. of Knox -Skate Park | 2006 | $3,500 |
| North Judson Mint Festival -Electrical Upgrade & Insurance | 2006 | $3,000 |
| North Judson Park & Recreation Board -Repairs to Norwayne Field | 2006 | $2,500 |
| North Judson Area Little League -Field Revitalization | 2006 | $2,000 |
| St. Vincent De Paul Society -Utility Bills for Needy in SC | 2006 | $2,500 |
| CASA -Training Program/Office Space Cost | 2006 | $1,000 |
| $24,910 | ||
| CADA -Riding Lawn Mower | 2007 | $1,850 |
| CASA -Furnishings & Supplies for Visitation Room | 2007 | $1,500 |
| Community Choir Christmas Cantata -Supplies for Cantata | 2007 | $3,100 |
| Friends of the Erie JK Line -Supplies for JL Line Rails Trails | 2007 | $500 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum -Relocate Building | 2007 | $3,000 |
| Knox Elementary PTO -Silly Safari Field Trip | 2007 | $528 |
| Marshall-Starke Development Center, Inc. -Security System | 2007 | $5,000 |
| NJ/Wayne Twp. Public Library -Read to a Dog Program | 2007 | $1,000 |
| Psi Iota Xi Sorority -Young Artists Conference | 2007 | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army -Emergency Assistant Program for SC | 2007 | $1,000 |
| San Pierre Lions Club, Inc. -Renovations to Lions Club Building | 2007 | $3100 |
| SC Choralaires -Music & Accompanist Fees | 2007 | $800 |
| Starke County Historical Society -New Sidewalk & Steps | 2007 | $2,000 |
| Starke County Triad -Pill Disposal | 2007 | $480 |
| $24,858 | ||
| Ancilla College -Human Patient Simulator | 2008 | $5,000 |
| CADA -Sump Pump & Repairs to Phoenix House | 2008 | $1,562 |
| The Caring Place, Inc. -Office Equipment & Staff Funds | 2008 | $1,008 |
| Hospice of SC -Laptop Computer | 2008 | $1,000 |
| Purdue Calumet Education Center -2009 Summer Science Camp | 2008 | $6,300 |
| SC Amateur Radio Club -Ham Radio & Emergency Preparedness | 2008 | $1,500 |
| SC Choralaires -2009 Season Music & Accompanist Fees | 2008 | $800 |
| Starke County Historical Society -Museum Exhibit Info | 2008 | $1,200 |
| Community Services of SC -Public Transportation | 2008 | $3,000 |
| NJ Main Street Committee -Economic Improvements to Downtown | 2008 | $2,130 |
| Knox Community High School -Shakespeare for SC Schools | 2008 | $1,500 |
| $25,000 | ||
| Community Services of Starke County -Food Pantry | 2009 | $3,000 |
| Fletcher Cemetery -Beautification of the Cemetery | 2009 | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Park Assn. of Knox -Wythougan Skate/Bike Park | 2009 | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Ind.-Mich. -Girl Scouts of Starke County | 2009 | $2,500 |
| LaSalle Council BSA -Boy Scouts of Starke County | 2009 | $2,500 |
| Love, Inc. -S.W.A.T. (Servants with Appropriate Tools) | 2009 | $750 |
| Psi Iota Xi -Young Artist Conference Spring 2010 | 2009 | $1,000 |
| Purdue Univ. Calumet -2010 Summer Science/Health Camp | 2009 | $2,500 |
| Starke County Chamber of Commerce -Reference USA | 2009 | $425 |
| Starke County Choralaires -Music and Musical Instruments 2010 | 2009 | $650 |
| Knox Middle School -Shakespeare for Starke County Schools | 2009 | $1,500 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum -Grasselli Tower Project | 2009 | $10,000 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum -Safety Manuals | 2009 | $508 |
| $29,833 | ||
| Love Inc. S.W.A.T. (Servants with Appropriate Tools) | 2010 | $2,700 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Indiana – Children’s Advocacy Center | 2010 | $4,000 |
| R&R Horse Haven – Enclosure of the horse riding arena | 2010 | $3,900 |
| North Judson-Wayne Twp. Library – Computer for GED Program | 2010 | $600 |
| Psi Iota Xi – Young Artist Conference Spring 2011 | 2010 | $1,000 |
| Starke County Choralaires – Music for 2011 season | 2010 | $500 |
| Community Services of Starke County- Electric Deposits aid | 2010 | $3,500 |
| Fletcher Cemetery Association – Tree removal at the cemetery | 2010 | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement – Our Community for 2nd grade students | 2010 | $1,596 |
| LaSalle Council BSA – Boy Scouting in Starke County | 2010 | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana – Program Support | 2010 | $2,000 |
| Starke County Amateur Radio Club – NOAA Weather controller | 2010 | $970 |
| Knox Elementary – Indianapolis Children’s Museum field trip | 2010 | $500 |
| Ancilla College-Cont Ed Professional Advisors Sponsorship | 2010 | $1,000 |
| $25,266 | ||
| Emergency Grant to Community Services of Starke County Food Pantry | 2011 | $3,500 |
| Ancilla College – Girls Math and Science Program | 2011 | $3,000 |
| CADA/Prevent Child Abuse IN Starke County Chapter – Pedestal Pump | 2011 | $1,080 |
| Center of Workforce Innovations – GED test fees/transportation | 2011 | $2,000 |
| Family Focus Inc/Healthy Families – Match for Kids First Trust Dollars | 2011 | $2,580 |
| Love Inc. – S.W.A.T. home repairs for needy | 2011 | $ 700 |
| Psi Iota Xi – Young Artist Conference Spring 2012 | 2011 | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army – Emergency Assistance to Starke County | 2011 | $1,500 |
| Starke County Historical Society – Digital Printer/copier/scanner | 2011 | $2,000 |
| Yellowstone Trail Fest. Assoc. – Promotion for 100th Anniversary | 2011 | $ 500 |
| Knox Community High School – Peers Educating Peers | 2011 | $ 240 |
| $14,600 | ||
| Pro-Active Grant- SCILL Center welding program | 2012 | $10,000 |
| Center of Workforce Innovations- GED Programming | 2012 | $1,000 |
| Community Services of Starke County – Homemakers Program | 2012 | $3,500 |
| Fletcher Cemetery Association – Veteran’s Monument Restoration | 2012 | $ 500 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association – Flu Shots | 2012 | $ 500 |
| Psi Iota Xi – Young Artist Conference Spring 2013 | 2012 | $ 500 |
| Salvation Army – Emergency Assistance to Starke County | 2012 | $1,500 |
| Starke County Youth Club – Programming Expenses | 2012 | $3,000 |
| Knox Community School Corp- Shakespeare for Starke County Schools | 2012 | $1,500 |
| $13,000 | ||
| Starke County Preschool Project – Scholarship for 4yr olds in need | 2013 | $ 10,000 |
| Center of Workforce Innovations – GED Programming | 2013 | $ 500 |
| Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) – Fence repair | 2013 | $ 1,000 |
| Community Services of Starke County – Home Delivered Meal Program | 2013 | $ 3,000 |
| Junior Achievement serving Starke County – Our Community Program | 2013 | $ 500 |
| Kids Closet Ministry – New Coats for Starke County children | 2013 | $ 2,000 |
| Psi Iota Xi – Young Artist Conference Spring 2014 | 2013 | $ 1,000 |
| Salvation Army – Emergency Assistance to Starke County | 2013 | $ 1,500 |
| Starke County Youth Club – Programming costs | 2013 | $ 3,000 |
| The PEERS Project – Programming costs | 2013 | $ 500 |
| Knox Community Schools – Field Trips and life skills for MIMO students | 2013 | $500 |
| Oregon-Davis Schools – Field Trips for 5th grades students | 2013 | $500 |
| $24,000 | ||
| Sustainability Award – Starke County Youth Club | 2014 | $ 5,000 |
| Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) – Programs | 2014 | $ 1,500 |
| Community Services of Starke County – Elderly Service Programs | 2014 | $ 3,500 |
| Kids Closet Ministry – New Coats and boots for Starke County children | 2014 | $ 2,000 |
| Psi Iota Xi – Young Artist Conference Spring 2015 | 2014 | $ 1,000 |
| Salvation Army – Emergency Assistance to Starke County | 2014 | $ 1,500 |
| Starke County Youth Club – Afterschool programming | 2014 | $ 2,500 |
| The Crossing – Startup of job training program | 2014 | $ 2,500 |
| Knox Community Elementary Schools | 2014 | $500 |
| Starke County Preschool Project – Scholarship for 4yr olds in need | 2014 | $ 5,000 |
| Starke County Public Library/NJ-WT Library – GrantStation Software | 2014 | $800 |
| $20,800 | ||
| Coalition Against Domestic Abuse, Inc. – Website for organization | 2015 | $1,000 |
| Healthy Families of Family Focus, Inc.- Purchase of books for families | 2015 | $1,180 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum – Shingles for new roof for the depot | 2015 | $1,600 |
| North Judson United Methodist Church – Kids Closet Ministries | 2015 | $1,000 |
| The Center of Workforce Innovations, Inc. – Adult Learning Program | 2015 | $2,700 |
| Salvation Army – Emergency Assistance for Starke County | 2015 | $2,000 |
| Starke County Historical Society – Lincoln Train stop in San Pierre | 2015 | $1,100 |
| Starke County Youth Club – Afterschool Program expenses | 2015 | $3,000 |
| Oregon-Davis School Corp. – Piano keyboards for the classroom | 2015 | $500 |
| Knox High School – Curriculum for at risk children | 2015 | $500 |
| Starke County Preschool Project – Scholarship for 4yr olds in need | 2015 | $7,500 |
| $ 22,080 | ||
| Coalition Against Domestic Abuse, Inc. – Website for organization | 2016 | $1,000 |
| Healthy Families of Family Focus, Inc.- Purchase of books for families | 2016 | $1,180 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum – Shingles for new roof for the depot | 2016 | $1,600 |
| North Judson United Methodist Church – Kids Closet Ministries | 2016 | $1,000 |
| The Center of Workforce Innovations, Inc. – Adult Learning Program | 2016 | $2,700 |
| Salvation Army – Emergency Assistance for Starke County | 2016 | $2,000 |
| Starke County Historical Society – Lincoln Train stop in San Pierre | 2016 | $1,100 |
| Starke County Youth Club – Afterschool Program expenses | 2016 | $3,000 |
| Oregon-Davis School Corp. – Piano keyboards for the classroom | 2016 | $500 |
| Knox High School – Curriculum for at risk children | 2016 | $500 |
| Starke County Preschool Project – Scholarship for 4yr olds in need | 2016 | $7,500 |
| $ 22,080 | ||
| SC Community Corrections – Seminar/Regional Therapeutic Program | 2017 | $1,200 |
| NJ-SP Elementary School – Girls on the Run, education grant | 2017 | $500 |
| Oregon-Davis Elementary School – Field trip to Potawatomi Zoo | 2017 | $400 |
| Healthlinc – Books for Reach out and Read Program | 2017 | $500 |
| NJ-SP HS Memorial Committee – Memorial to old NJ-SP High School | 2017 | $2,000 |
| Starke County ABATE – Christmas for SC Children | 2017 | $2,000 |
| Knox Community Elementary School – Playground Sandbox | 2017 | $500 |
| North Judson Wayne Twp. Fire Dept – Fireproof coveralls | 2017 | $3,000 |
| Dunebrook Inc. – Community Partners home visitation services | 2017 | $1,500 |
| Starke County Youth Club – Program expenses | 2017 | $3,000 |
| Mint Festival Committee – Family oriented programming/Tractor Pull | 2017 | $1,000 |
| Bella Vita Pregnancy Center – The Power of Dadhood program | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Starke County Fair Board – Photo Backdrop Structure | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Healthlinc – Reach out and Read Program (remainder of request) | 2017 | $500 |
| NJ-SP HS Memorial Committee – Memorial (remainder of request) | 2017 | $1,500 |
| North Judson United Methodist Church – Food Pantry | 2017 | $2,500 |
| $27,600 | ||
| Starke County Park Board – Bass Lake Beach Improvement | 2018 | $5,000 |
| North Judson Park Beautification Committee – Band Shell at Norwayne Field | 2018 | $7,940 |
| Yellowstone Trail Fest – Great American Family Circus | 2018 | $3,900 |
| Psi Iota Xi – 2018 Young Artist’s Conference | 2018 | $2,000 |
| Starke County Community Corrections – Food for Family Seminar | 2018 | $ 600 |
| NJ-WT Fire Dept. ($3k from Hardesty Fund) – Protective Gear – total $5,674 | 2018 | $2,674 |
| Habitat for Humanity Starke/Pulaski – Programming | 2018 | $2,000 |
| Knox Winamac Comm.Health Center – Health fair supplies | 2018 | $1,000 |
| Starke County Public Library – 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten | 2018 | $800 |
| Starke County EMS – Project Life Saver- Impact Grant | 2018 | $14,350 |
| Starke County ABATE – Christmas for kids | 2018 | $2,750 |
| Knox Middle School – Qball – Education Grant | 2018 | $179 |
| Knox Middle School – Stand mixers – Education Grant | 2018 | $1,200 |
| NJ-SP Elementary – Fun Fair – Education Grant | 2018 | $500 |
| NJ-SP Elementary – Super U Assembly – Education Grant | 2018 | $350 |
| NJ-SP Elementary – Teaching With Technology – Education Grant | 2018 | $650 |
| Oregon-Davis Elementary – HealthWorks! Museum Trip – Education Grant | 2018 | $600 |
| North Judson United Methodist Church – Kid’s Closet – The Hive WGC | 2018 | $2,000 |
| Starke County Community Corrections – Family Seminar – The Hive WGC | 2018 | $1,500 |
| Prairie Trails Club – General Support – The Hive WGC | 2018 | $750 |
| Bella Vita – General Support – The Hive WGC | 2018 | $750 |
| The Hive WGC – Event | 2018 | $300 |
| $51,793 | ||
| NJ-WT Fire Dept. – Anniversary fire safety | 2019 | $4,000 |
| NJ Mint Fest Committee – Tractor pull for the festival | 2019 | $1,000 |
| Starke County Fair Board – Concrete sidewalks | 2019 | $5,000 |
| SCILL Center- Inmate Workforce Training | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum – Master Plan | 2019 | $3,250 |
| Oregon Township Fire Dept – Utility task vehicle match incentive | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Starke County A.B.A.T.E.- 2019 Christmas for SC Children | 2019 | $2,000 |
| Community Services of Starke County – Transportation van | 2019 | $10,100 |
| Starke County WIC – Lactation station | 2019 | $600 |
| Yellowstone Trail Festival – Remote car event | 2019 | $1,050 |
| North Judson UMC – Kid’s Closet | 2019 | $3,500 |
| The Hive Giving Circle | 2019 | $3,000 |
| Knox Elementary – Festival of Friends | 2019 | $1,500 |
| NJ-SP JR/HS – Bullying Prevention | 2019 | $1,100 |
| NJ-SP Elementary – “Upstanders” Assembly | 2019 | $400 |
| Oregon-Davis Elementary- HeART and Soul Art Show | 2019 | $350 |
| Oregon-Davis Elementary- Dry erase tables and supplies | 2019 | $1,050 |
| Steller Community – Constellation of Starke marketing support | 2019 | $2,500 |
| Steller Community – Hardesty Award | 2019 | $500 |
| $47,900 | ||
| Starke County Parks Dept. – Veterans Memorial | 2020 | $28,500 |
| Moving Starke County Forward- Girls on the Run | 2020 | $1,500 |
| Psi Iota Xi – Young Artist Conference | 2020 | $1,000 |
| Starke County Youth Club- Programming Support | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Koontz Lake Assoc. – Signage Project | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Kids Closet – New building project | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Starke County Sheriff – Drone project | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry – Processing fees | 2020 | $2,500 |
| Marshall Starke Services – Utilities for SC Headstart Families | 2020 | $4,500 |
| Toyz for Kidz – Christmas for SC kids | 2020 | $1,000 |
| Oregon Davis School Corp – Education grant/Culinary update | 2020 | $1,500 |
| Hardesty Award – Dave Altman | 2020 | $500 |
| Community Services of Starke County – General support | 2020 | $1,500 |
| North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School – 4th – 12th grade Genius program | 2020 | $1,500 |
| $75,000 | ||
| Jay Mints 4-H Club – Flowers for Fairgrounds | 2021 | $800 |
| Koontz Lake Vol. Fire Dpt/Hardesty $7,500 – Fire Gear Extractor Washer/Dryer | 2021 | $4,200 |
| NJ Mint Festival – Pedal pull event | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Starke County Resource Center – General support $4,000/Roofing project $17,500 | 2021 | $21,500 |
| Starke County Youth Club – General support | 2021 | $3,000 |
| Knox Winamac Community Health Center – Mobile Health Screening |
2021 | $1,500 |
| Starke County Parks Board – Kayak/Paddle Boards for Bass Lake Beach | 2021 | $1,500 |
| Starke County Fair Board – PA System for fairgrounds | 2021 | $5,000 |
| Toyz for Kidz – 2021 Christmas for Starke County children |
2021 | $3,000 |
| Starke County Public Library – Dolly Parton Imagination Library. | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Oregon-Davis – Dry Erase Boards. | 2021 | $800 |
| Dunebrook – Body Safety and Smarter Safer Kids/Teens. | 2021 | $4,000 |
| Merit Foundation, Inc. – Breast Health Project for Starke County | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Culver Youth Club – General support. | 2021 | $2,500 |
| Yellowstone Trail Fest – Magic Show. | 2021 | $1,950 |
| Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry – General Support | 2021 | $2,000 |
| SC Justice Center – Program books | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Town of Hamlet – Christmas decorations | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Bass Lake Lions – Dictionary project | 2021 | $624 |
| Starke County Sheriff’s Department – AEDs for Sheriff’s patrol cars | 2021 | $5,602 |
| Popup Grant – Community Services of Starke County | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – North Judson Food Pantry | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – Community Servcies of SC | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – NJ Food Pantry | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – SC Youth Club | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – Starke County 4-H | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – St. Vincent de Paul in Knox | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – Pioneer Cemetery Project | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – Hamlet Lions Club | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – SC Community Corrections | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – Knox School Corp/student debt | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant -OD School Corp/student debt | 2021 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – NJ-SP School Corp/student debt | 2021 | $1,000 |
| $90,976 | ||
| Intrepid Phoenix, Inc – Gym membership support | 2022 | $4,000 |
| North Judson Fire Dept – Locker room updates | 2022 | $3,725 |
| Junior Achievment – Programming | 2022 | $3,000 |
| HealthLinc- Vision machine | 2022 | $6,723 |
| NJ Mint Festial Committee – Tables and umbrellas | 2022 | $3,200 |
| NJ-WT Library- Electronic tablets | 2022 | $2,500 |
| SC Extension Homemakers – Books for HeadStart kids | 2022 | $700 |
| San Pierre Vol Fire Dept. (Hardesty $12,235) siren, pole and installation. Total awarded $24,470 | 2022 | $12,235 |
| Starke County EMS (Hardesty $7,000) Advanced training and equipment. Total awarded $13,747 | 2022 | $6,747 |
| Knox Elementary – Education Grant | Ready, Set, Science | 2022 | $1,500 |
| Oregon-Davis Elementary – Education Grant | Frog in the Bog | 2022 | $1,500 |
| Popup Grant – City of Knox Park Dept. | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant -KLA for parks | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – NJ Park Beautification Committee | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – Town of Hamlet – parks | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – San Pierre Park and Rec | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – NJ American Legion | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant- Knox American Legion | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant- Hamlet American Legion | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant- VFW Post 748 | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – NJ-SP School Corp. | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – Knox Community School Corp. | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Popup Grant – Oregon-Davis School Corp. | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Preschool Scholarships | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Hope Restored Recovery Home – Seed money for opening facility | 2022 | $21,000 |
| Hamlet Youth Baseball – mower | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Community Services of Starke County, Inc. – Purchase of turkeys for the holidays | 2022 | $2,000 |
| Knox Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Assistance for the poor | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Indiana – Thanksgiving distribution | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Community Services of Starke County, Inc. – general support | 2022 | $1,000 |
| Knox Society of St. Vincent de Paul- general support | 2022 | $1,000 |
| North Judson Society of St. Vincent de Paul- general support | 2022 | $1,000 |
| NJ-SP School Corp – Education Grant | IHSAA officiating for students | 2022 | $1,500 |
| Community Services of Starke County – Hardesty Award | 2022 | $500 |
| $91,848 | ||
| Starke County Parks & Recreation – Bass Lake Beach Improvements | 2023 | $3,000 |
| Joeys Cat-Kitten Rescue – Veterinary costs for rescued cats | 2023 | $2,000 |
| JA Serving Starke County – JA Programs at Starke County Youth Club | 2023 | $4,600 |
| North Judson Mint Festival – cord covers and the pedal pull | 2023 | $1,500 |
| NJ-WT Public Library – Historical Document Restoration | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Bass Lake Volunteer Fire Dept | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Hamlet Volunteer Fire Dept | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Knox Fire Dept | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Koontz Lake Oregon Twp. Fire Dept. | 2023 | $1,000 |
| North Judson Volunteer Fire Dept | 2023 | $1,000 |
| San Pierre Vol. Fire Dept. | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Washington Twp. Vol. Fire Dept | 2023 | $1,000 |
| $19,100 |