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Donate | Visionary Fund The Visionary Fund is the Foundation's operating endowment. Our goal is to grow this fund and reduce the administrative fees that we charge our other funds. |
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Donate | Owen Valley Jr ROTC To support charitable activities of the AFJROTC program at Owen Valley H.S. |
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Donate | Owen County Humane Society Designated Fund This fund provides support for the Owen County Humane Society. |
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Donate | OCCF Staff Birthday Fund Send birthday wishes to our OCCF staff! |
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Donate | 2022 Community Fireworks This fireworks showcase has been our community's largest gathering & celebration. We need your support to make it happen in 2022! |
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Donate | Giving Tree Operating Campaign Tiers of Giving: - $25 - $99 = Sapling Sponsorship - $100 - $199 = Redbud Sponsorship - $200 - $499 = Poplar Sponsorship - $500 - $999 = Oak Sponsorship - $1000+ = Evergreen Sponsorship |
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Donate | Area 10 Agency on Aging Fund Established in 2011 by Area 10 Agency on Aging to provide perpetual support of the organization's mission to serve as a leader in providing resources, solutions, and connections for seniors, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers living in Owen County. This fund provides support to ongoing charitable services, projects, and activities for local senior citizens. |
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Donate | Spencer Pride Capital Fund To hold funds for the Spencer Pride building fund. Funds will also be collected for a building fund and designated as spendable assets. |
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Donate | Owen Valley Band and Guard Boosters Fund The Owen Valley Band and Guard Boosters Fund supports the students, directors, and families of the Owen Valley High School band and color guard, raising funds to support and maintain a high quality band and color guard program and removing financial barriers from participation. |
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Donate | Bennie J & Joan R Woodruff Methodist Church Fund This fund was established in 2002 as a bequeath by donors Bennie and Joan Woodruff to provide an annual automatic grant to the Spencer Indiana United Methodist Church. The church, which is located on North Montgomery Street in Spencer began as a house church in 1818; currently occupying a historic limestone building built in 1895. |
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Donate | Bonness Family Fund Barbara Bonness, a member of the Board of Directors at the Owen County Community Foundation, established the Bonness Family Fund in 2014 in loving memory of her late husband, Robert. This fund helps to support the operations of the Owen County Community Foundation by issuing an annual grant to OCCF. |
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Donate | Carolina Cemetery Fund Established in 2017 by Carole Cassida to provide upkeep, repair, and restoration of the historic Carolina Cemetery in Morgan Township. Purposes include, but are limited to, beautifying the cemetery, replacing deteriorating headstones, historical preservation, or community education about the history of Carolina Cemetery. |
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Donate | Community Detention Alternatives Initiative Fund Funds support the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI) project through Owen County Court Services. A proven model, JADI focuses on the reallocation of public resources from mass incarceration toward investment in youth, families, and communities. This reinvestment provides an opportunity for lasting improvement to public safety. |
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Donate | Economic Development Designated Fund This fund was established in 1998 to act as a facilitator for economic development for Owen County. This fund works directly with Owen County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development to payout a designated grant each year to aid in their various programs all to benefit the county. |
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Donate | Flona Everly Query Fund for Vandalia Church This fund was established in 2008 in loving memory of Flona Everly Query, formerly of Spencer. This fund was created to support to provide perpetual support in the form of an annual grant to the Vandalia Community Preservation Association to preserve and maintain the Vandalia Chapel and Vandalia School. |
| Donate | Garrard Chapel Church & Food Pantry Fund This fund was established in 2017 to provide an annual grant to the Garrad Chapel Church. The grant is evenly divided between the church, for operations, and for the food pantry. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Garrard Chapel Food Pantry distributed nearly $3 million in food to Owen County. |
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| Donate | Gosport History Museum Fund Designated support for the Gosport History Museum. |
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Donate | Gosport VFD Fund To hold funds for fire equipment purchase pending receipt of grant funds. |
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| Donate | Irene & Arthur Kelley Beech Cemetery Fund Designated support for cemetery. |
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| Donate | Irene & Arthur Kelley Patricksburg Lutheran Cemetery Fund Designated support for cemetery. |
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Donate | Jack R. DeFord Library Fund To support SOC-S transportation to Owen Co. Public Library for instruction on library sciences. |
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Donate | Jim Vance Owen County YMCA Fund For the benefit of the Owen County Family YMCA |
| Donate | JMF Drescher Fund for Presbyterian Church & Food Pantry & Riverside Cemetery Designated support to Spencer Presb Food Pantry (40%), Bethany Presb Church (20%), & Riverside Cemetery in Spencer (40%) |
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Donate | J. Welch Wampler Fund for Ferry Bridge Maintenance Maintain bridge known as Ferry Bridge |
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Donate | Linda York Memorial Fund Designated Fund to allow a local organization to support families dealing with brain injuries, services and products. |
| Donate | Lloyd H & Rosalie E Lucas 4-H & FFA Designated Fund To provide annual grants to Owen County 4-H Council (50%) and Owen Valley FFA (50%) |
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Donate | McCormick's Creek State Park Fund The McCormicks Creek State Park Fund supports the parks rich natural/cultural resources and history, and the interpretive facilities and programs that tell their stories. |
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Donate | MYPath Fund To hold gifts for the design and development of the MYpath Multi-use Trail and to fund ongoing expenses for maintenance and upkeep of the trail. |
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Donate | O'Connor Family Designated Fund To provide support to Summerfield Health Care for personal items for residents with Huntington Disease where personal funds are not available. May also support facility activities for HD patients, e.g. outings for meals or entertainment, or facility party |
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Donate | Owen County 4-H Livestock Fund Established in 2017 by Chad and Afton Cooper and their son, Zane White to provide an annual grant to the Owen County Fair Board for use to support youth livestock shows. The grant payout has many uses including the purchase of equipment used in shows, building repairs or enhancements that support youth livestock program, or other expenses to support the same. |
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Donate | Owen County CASA Fund |
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Donate | Owen County Education Fund (Teacher Mini-grants) Provides grants to Spencer-Owen Community Schools teachers to supplement in-class learning. |
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| Donate | Owen County Fair Association Fund Provides support for the charitable activities of the Owen County Fair Association Inc. |
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Donate | Owen County Ministerial Designated Fund Supports religious education programs. Payable annually to Owen County Christian Programs, Inc. |
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Donate | Owen County Preservation Fund For the support of OCP |
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| Donate | Owen Valley Alumni Association Fund To collect and hold funds for the new alumni association |
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Donate | Riverside Cemetery Fund The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide charitable support to the Riverside Cemetery located in Spencer, Indiana and surrounding areas. Beautification, historic preservation, replacing deteriorated headstones. Payable to Riverside Cemetery |
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Donate | Soil & Water Conservation District Fund For charitable gifts to the Owen County Soil & Water Conservation District. |
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Donate | Spencer Community Center Fund For the support of Senior Friends of O.C. |
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Donate | Spencer Pride Fund To support Spencer Pride Inc. from endowment. |
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Donate | Spencer VFW Auxiliary Post 1405 Special Project Fund For the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the 10th anniversary of the loss of local hero PFC Brett Wood, the VFW Auxiliary Post 1405 will host a ceremony to remember those lost. Gifts to this fund will allow us to purchase yellow ribbons that Owen County residents will hang outside to honor the memory of the lives lost on 9/11. |
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Donate | St. Jude Catholic Church Fund Designated support for church |
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Donate | Tivoli Theater Endowment Fund Provides support to the ongoing operations of the restored Tivoli Theater in Spencer. |
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Donate | VASIA Fund Established in 2011 by Area 10 Agency on Aging to provide perpetual support of the organization's mission to serve as a leader in providing resources, solutions, and connections for seniors, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers living in Owen county. This fund specifically helps the local Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) program. |
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Donate | William Donald & Maxine Wells - Fiscus Cemetery Fund |
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Donate | Allison Family Fund The Allison Family Fund was established in 2007 by George and Jetta Allison. Each year, the Allison family convenes to decide which local non-profit organization they wish to support; typically opting to aid organizations that offer assistance to women and children. |
| Donate | Joani & Ed Staubach Donor Advised Fund The Joani and Ed Staubach Fund supports charitable organizations and their work in Owen County and beyond. |
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Donate | John Heckman Athletic Designated Fund Fund created to honor John Heckman's many years of service to OVHS athletics. Donor advisors will suggest grants to support local athletic programs. |
| Donate | John R. & Elizabeth Rogers Donor Advised Fund Food, housing, or clothing for the needy. Donor advice: half of approved payout paid as grant, half of approved payout reinvested to endowment. Starting in 2020, pay 1/2 of the % approved of the fund, that way no transaction back to the fund. |
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Donate | REALTOR Fund To carry out charitable projects in the areas of housing, safety, health, and beautification to improve the community |
| Donate | The Giving Fund Provides support to Owen County nonprofits and for projects that address community needs. Donors to The Giving Fund are asked to share their opinions on where funds are most needed or to share an innovative project idea. |
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| Donate | Willie & Pat White Donor Advised Fund Donor advised grant |
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| Donate | Wisley, Mead, Hume Donor Advised Fund |
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Donate | Janet Hunter Memorial Fund A holding fund for Janet Hunter memorial gifts. |
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Donate | BSCI Childcare Fund This fund was established in 1997 by the Boston Scientific branch in Spencer to provide grants for projects that seek to improve childcare resources and availability in Owen County. Grant funds may be used for teacher training, supplies, materials, and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications. |
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Donate | Cancer Support Fund of Owen County Begun in 2007 as a special way to celebrate the short but full life of Zachary Tucker. Established by his grandparents, Gib and Phyllis Tucker, to provide immediate financial assistance to Owen County residents who are patients undergoing treatment for cancer (or parent/guardian if the patient is a minor). A referral from a licensed medical cancer treatment center must accompany an application for a grant from this fund. |
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Donate | Cataract / Jennings Township Fund The Cataract/Jennings Township Fund was established in 2009 by Steve and Lynn Mader. This fund stands to help the local community by providing support for charitable projects in Cataract and Jennings Township. Past grants include support of Area 10 Agency on Aging's Rural Transit and the Cataract VFD's fire-training tower. |
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Donate | Child Abuse Prevention Fund This fund was established in 2016 by Kassie Smithey to provide perpetual support to child advocacy centers that are dedicated to supporting and helping victims of child abuse overcome these hardships. One such organization, Susie's Place, offers such services to Owen County's youth in need. |
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Donate | Coal City - Jefferson Township Grant Fund This fund was established in 2006 to provide perpetual support to a variety of organizations that serve Coal City & Jefferson Township. Past grants include payouts to the Coal City Volunteer Fire Department, Area 10 Agency on Aging, and Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry. |
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Donate | Community Medical Fund The Community Medical Fund was established in 2000 to provide perpetual support to organizations that exist to deliver health-related services to Owen County. Past grants include payouts to the Owen County Infant Safety Team, Susie's Place Advocacy Center, and Area 10 Agency on Aging. |
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Donate | Doug Dalton Memorial Fund for Coal City/Jefferson Township This fund was established in loving memory of Doug Dalton in 2012 to provide perpetual support to a variety of organizations that serve Coal City & Jefferson Township. Past grants include payouts to the Coal City Volunteer Fire Department and Area 10 Agency on Aging. |
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Donate | Fire & Emergency Fund This fund was established in 1997 to provide support to fire and emergency services that help protect Owen County residents. The fund has provided aid for the good works of the Cataract VFD, Coal City VFD, Gosport Police Department, Franklin Township VFD, Owen County EMS, and the Patricksburg Community VFD. |
| Donate | Freedom - Franklin Township Grant Fund The Freedom/Franklin Township Fund was established in 2008 and stands to help the local community by providing support for charitable projects in this region of Owen County. Past grants include the support of Area 10 Agency on Aging, the Franklin Township VFD, and Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry. |
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Donate | Freeman Charitable Food Fund This fund was established in 2006 through the estate of Joe Freeman, a life-long friend of Owen County, to provide food for the poor of Owen County. |
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Donate | Gosport Fund Projects in Gosport & Wayne Twnshp |
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Donate | John King Fund for Owen County To help with projects in Gosport and Wayne and Harrison Townships. If Gosport area projects not proposed, grants may be made to any project in Owen County. |
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Donate | Kirby Stogsdill Memorial Fund Fund to hold donations made in memory of Kirby Stogsdill. |
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Donate | Law Enforcement Fund of Owen County To support the law enforcement agencies and officers that serve Owen County. |
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Donate | Mini Avocados Fund Established by Emery and Ruby Bland, this Endowed Field of Interest Fund will provide financial support to families whose children have incurred medical expenses, including but not limited to, medical equipment, medical assistance, or short-term financial assistance stemming from an unanticipated medical emergency expense. When funds are available to disburse, OCCF staff will ensure that hospital social workers and other appropriate organizations are aware of this source of funds for families in need of assistance; funds will be distributed through this intermediary. |
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Donate | OCCF Support Our Schools (SOS) Formerly: Owen County Learning Network Fund - Support of CAPE/OCLN programs. |
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Donate | SCI REMC Disability Fund Provide support for disabled. |
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Donate | Smithville Charitable Foundation Fund This fund supports STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education programs in Owen County. |
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Donate | Veterans of Owen County Initial focus will be to collect spendable gifts for purchase of new veterans transport vehicle. Endowment will provide support to armed forces veterans in Owen County. |
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Donate | Veterans Project Fund Provides support for projects and programs that enhance the lives of Owen County veterans and their families. The goals of the Fund are to: support the strengths and needs of veterans and their families in Owen County; build community among veterans, including efforts by veterans to help other veterans; foster education about veteran issues, and create dialogue between veterans and the general community; and provide support for organizations serving the veteran community. |
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Donate | Winters & Shouse Cemeteries Fund This fund provides support for the maintenance and beautification of Winters Cemetery & Shouse Cemetery. |
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Donate | Bob Babbs Community Fund The Bob Babbs Community Fund was established in 2002 by the Babbs family in honor and loving memory of Robert "Bob" Babbs, the long-time owner of Babbs Supermarket whose family has owned and operated the store since 1928. The Bob Babbs Community Fund provides annual grants to meet a variety of community needs in Owen County. |
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Donate | Community Fund The Community Fund is a long-term fund, intended to be available to meet the changing needs and opportunities of Owen County, into perpetuity. This fund allows the OCCF Board of Directors discretion to make grants to address the most urgent needs and opportunities in our community. |
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Donate | DeCoursey Family Community Grant fund Jim and Brenda DeCoursey, formerly of Spencer, established this fund in 1998 to provide support to organizations in Owen County whose needs are deemed the greatest at a specific point in time. Past grants have paid out to organizations dedicated to solving food insecurity, local volunteer fire departments, and educational programming. |
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Donate | D M J Community Grant Fund Don, Marilyn, and Jennifer Jackson, of Spencer, established this fund in 2002 to provide support to organizations in Owen County whose needs are deemed the greatest at a specific point in time. Past grants have paid out to organizations dedicated to museums and historic preservation, crisis support, and education. |
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Donate | Eugene S. Bowen and Robert D. Bowen Fund for Owen County This fund was established in 2014 by Paul and Dana Cummings, formerly of Spencer, to honor the lives of Eugene S. and Robert D. Bowen. This fund stands to provide support to organizations in Owen County whose needs are deemed the greatest at a specific point in time. Past grants have paid out to organizations such as the Owen County Fair Association, Area 10 Agency on Aging, and Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry. |
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Donate | Friedel - Mahrdt Community Fund The Friedel-Mahrdt Fund was established in 2018 by husband and wife, David Friedel and Ann Mahrdt. David joined the Owen County Community Foundation's Board of Directors in 2016 and currently serves as the Board's Chairperson. The fund stands to support the greater good for Owen County. |
| Donate | Glenn T Burns Community Grant Fund To provide charitable support to Owen County |
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Donate | Hackworthy Family Community Grant Fund General benefit of the community |
| Donate | Harold & Lois Patterson Community Fund For the general good of the community. Established under GIFT VI match. |
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| Donate | Harry C & D Gladys Miller Community Fund |
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Donate | Jack Simmerman Community Fund General benefit of the community |
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Donate | John T. Gillaspy Memorial Grant Fund For the general good of Owen County |
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Donate | Misty Chapman Community Grant Fund In memory of Misty Chapman and to serve the people of Owen County. |
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Donate | Nancy McKay and Richard Wayne Lorenz Family Community Grant Fund For the good of the community. Established under GIFT VI match. |
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Donate | Ooley Family Community Fund For the general support of Owen County |
| Donate | Paul & Ione Fulk Community Fund General benefit of the community |
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| Donate | Rogers - Pennington Community Fund General benefit of the community |
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Donate | SCI REMC RoundUp Fund General benefit of the community |
| Donate | Scully Family Fund Established by Doris & Dave Scully as part of GIFT VI |
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Donate | Smithville Telephone Company Community Fund General benefit of the community |
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Donate | Tucker Family Community Grant Fund General benefit of the community - no restrictions. |
| Donate | Wells Family Community Grant Fund General benefit of the community |
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Donate | Bennie J & Joan R Woodruff Scholarship Fund Bennie J. Woodruff established a Charitable Remainder Trust in 2001 with the intent of leaving behind a charitable legacy. Upon his passing, in 2017 the remainder of the trust became the Bennie J & Joan R Woodruff Scholarship Fund which provides an annual scholarship to 4-year accredited Indiana college or university awarded to an Owen County resident, graduating high school senior with strong academics, a record of good community service, and a financial need. |
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Donate | Braysville Homemakers Scholarship The Braysville Homemakers group is a local community service organization that is sponsored by Purdue University. The Braysville Homemakers Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 and exists to provide support for a graduating Owen County high school senior who plans to pursue a 2-year vocational/technical degree, with a preference toward students who demonstrate financial need. |
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Donate | Burns Family Scholarship In 2011, Gosport's John Burns and family established this fund to award a scholarship to an Owen County resident pursing a vocational, technical degree, 2-year, or certificate through an accredited program, school, or university that is intended to improve the applicant's earning potential. Preference will be given to adult applicants returning to formal education; current graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement are also eligible. |
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Donate | Charles T. Cooper Scholarship Fund This fund was established in 2007 by Barbara Cooper in honor and loving memory of her husband and long-time law enforcement professional Charles "Chuck" Cooper. The Charles T. Cooper Scholarship awards an annual scholarship to Owen Valley High School graduating seniors who will pursue a two- or four-year degree at an accredited college or university. |
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Donate | Charles W. Edwards Scholarship Fund This fund was established by Carolyn K. Edwards in 1998 to honor her late husband and prominent attorney of Spencer, Charles W. Edwards. This scholarship provides an award to an Owen Count resident who will be a college sophomore, junior, or senior, or who is an adult returning to college. The applicant must be enrolled in an accredited law school or related undergraduate program in a field such as criminology, criminal justice, or paralegal. |
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Donate | Clinton & Louise Abrell Scholarship This fund was established in 2021 by Tom & Jennifer Abrell to honor Tom's late parents: Clinton and Louise Abrell. The fund awards an annual scholarship to an Owen County graduating senior who demonstrates a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need. |
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Donate | Coyne Family Scholarship This fund was established in 2005 by the Coyne Family, of Gosport. This fund awards an annual scholarship to a post-secondary student who has been accepted into or is currently enrolled in an undergraduate teacher education program. Preference is given to those with a focus on special education studies. |
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Donate | David Campbell Gray Scholarship This fund was established in 2003 by David Campell Gray, of Gosport to award a scholarship to residents of Gosport or Wayne Township, Indiana, who are graduating seniors of Owen Valley High School and who are pursuing continuing education at the college or university level. |
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Donate | Dick (Mr. Dyar) & Sue Dyar Scholarship Fund This scholarship was established by John and Sylvia Dyar to honor a couple well known in the Spencer and Bloomington communities for their many years of dedicated service to the education and medical community. The scholarship provides financial assistance to a qualified student graduating from Owen Valley High School who has shown proficiency in the sciences and desires to continue studies in the life sciences. |
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Donate | Dyer Family Scholarship In 2011, siblings Steve and Rhonda Dyer along with the Dyer family established this fund to award a scholarship to an Owen County resident who is a graduating senior attending Owen Valley High School. This is a donor-advised scholarship. This multi-year scholarship is given to a graduating senior of Owen Valley High School student who is pursuing a two or four-year accredited college program or vocational school. The preference is for a strong academic student that displays grit. |
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Donate | Elliott Hickam Scholarship Fund This fund was established in 2000 in honor and loving memory of prominent attorney and personality of Spencer, Elliott Hickam, whose grandfather founded Hickam & Lorenz (then Hickam & Hickam) in 1878. This scholarship provides funding to an Owen Valley High School graduating senior who demonstrates leadership and who plans to pursue a four-year degree from Indiana University. |
| Donate | EPIC Scholarship Fund The EPIC "Educators Philanthropic Investment Chapter" Scholarship is partially funded through the payroll deduction partnership that the OCCF shares with the Spencer-Owen Community Schools Corporation. This scholarship is awarded to an Owen County resident, graduating senior of Owen Valley High School who will pursue a four-year teacher education degree at an accredited college or university. |
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Donate | Erika Wells Memorial Scholarship The Erika Wells Memorial Scholarship was created by Owen County State Bank in loving memory of Erika Diane Wells, who tragically passed away in an accident in 2016. This general academic scholarship is awarded to an Owen Valley High School graduating senior who has demonstrated strength in academics, leadership, and community service. |
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Donate | Freedom Alumni Scholarship The Freedom Alumni Scholarship Fund was created in 1998 in honor of the many years that Freedom High School served Freedom/Franklin Township students. This scholarship is available to Owen County resident, graduating seniors of Owen Valley High School who will pursue a four-year degree at an accredited college or university. Applicants should be descended from an alumnus of Freedom High School, Freedom, IN; however, if no applicants meet the descendency requirement, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving OVHS student. Financial need is a tie-breaker. |
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Donate | Gary McCarter Scholarship This award was established in 2014 by the McCarter family in memory of Gary McCarter, a graduate of Patricksburg High School and Indiana State University. Gary was a family man and enjoyed great success in a long career in the insurance industry. His family wanted to help students from Gary’s home community continue their education by providing a scholarship to a student with a 2.0 GPA or better who demonstrated financial need. Preference for a B student. |
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Donate | George & Nancy Thurston Artistic Scholarship This fund was established in 2014 by the late George & Nancy Thurston, of Spencer. The Thurstons enjoyed the arts during their lives and wanted to support students to continue developing their artistic skills in a very wide range of disciplines. This fund awards a multi-year scholarship to an Owen County graduating senior who plans to study fine arts in an accredited two- or four-year college program or vocational/trade school. |
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Donate | Geraldine & Wilma Bucklew Educational Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2013 by Owen County native, Geraldine Bucklew, who passed away in March 2021. Geraldine's legacy lives on through this multi-year scholarship which is to be awarded to an individual of any age who is an Owen County resident and who currently attends an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university. |
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Donate | Gosport Alumni Scholarship The Gosport Alumni Scholarship Fund was created in 1998 in honor of the many years that Gosport High School served Gosport/Wayne/Harrison Township students from 1903 to 1970. This scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Owen Valley High School who will pursue a four-year degree at an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to applicants who live in Gosport, Wayne & Harrison Townships. |
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Donate | Gosport Lions Club Scholarship This need-based scholarship is open to Owen Valley High School graduating seniors who reside in the Town of Gosport or Wayne Township and who will attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university. |
| Donate | Ione W. Fulk Scholarship The Ione W. Fulk Scholarship has been awarded since 2005 to an Owen County resident who is pursuing a career in teaching and is a current college student enrolled in an undergraduate teacher education program, preferably elementary education at an accredited Indiana college or university. The scholarship was funded by a bequest from Ione Wells Fulk, who was a lifetime resident of Owen County and who taught first grade for 34 years. |
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Donate | James P. Root Scholarship When Reverend Root retired, the congregation of Spencer Christian Church established a scholarship in his honor in 2002. This scholarship is awarded to a resident of Owen, Monroe, Green, or Lawrence Co. who will be attending a Christian-based college or seminary to pursue a career in Christian ministry or to gain a Christian perspective for any career of their choosing. A letter of recommendation is required for all applicants. This scholarship is open to graduating seniors, adults, and current postsecondary students who demonstrate financial need. |
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| Donate | Jefferson Township / Coal City Alumni Scholarship The Coal City Alumni Scholarship Fund was created in 1998 in honor of the many years that Coal City High School served Coal City/Jefferson Township students up until 1965. This scholarship is available to Owen County residents, who will pursue a degree at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical program. Applicants must be descended from an alumnus of Coal City High School, Coal City, IN or reside in Jefferson Township, Owen County, IN. |
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Donate | Jeffrey Wayne Johnson Scholarship This post-secondary scholarship is open to Owen County residents who will be enrolled as Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors at Indiana State University or to Owen County adults returning to school to pursue an undergraduate degree at Indiana State University. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need; who will pursue an education-related degree; and who are active in athletics. |
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| Donate | Jim, Leota, & Kevin Fulk Scholarship This is a growing scholarship fund that once endowed will award a scholarship for graduates of Owen Valley High School who are accepted into and attend accredited two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher learning. |
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Donate | Jim & Wilma Fulford Scholarship Established in 2004 by OCCF to honor the man who was a coach, a teacher, a principal, a community leader, a veteran of World War II, a mentor, the first executive director of Owen County Community Foundation, and a friend. Mr. Fulford meant so much to so many people in Owen County and this scholarship continues his legacy by providing financial aid to an OVHS senior pursuing a four-year post-secondary degree. Preference for financial needs and lack of other scholarships |
| Donate | John Moore Scholarship Mr. John Moore contributed to our Owen County communities for 35 years as a teacher and as a basketball coach at Spencer-Owen Community Schools. He established this scholarship in 1998 to recognize a college-bound Owen Valley graduating senior who has excelled in academic and athletic achievement and participation. |
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Donate | Josephine Brown Owens Scholarship Established in 2003 by Wayne & Emily Mobley in memory of Josephine Brown Owens, a longtime math teacher in Owen County. The Josephine Brown Owens Scholarship awards an annual scholarship to an Owen Valley High School graduating senior who is identified by the math department to be a top-ranking math student of that class. The recipient must plan to pursue a two or four-year degree at an accredited college. |
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Donate | Judy Hamilton Education Scholarship The Judy Hamilton Education Scholarship Fund supports Owen County residents who are adults returning to college or college students continuing to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Judy Hamilton, winner of the 1959 Advertising Club of Indianapolis Woman of the Year award, was an outdoor enthusiast, avid photographer, and served on the board of OCCF. Judy's bequest established this scholarship in 2007. |
| Donate | Lloyd H & Rosalie E Lucas Agri-Science Scholarship to provide two annual scholarships to OVHS graduating seniors studying any agricultural related subject - 1st for FFA member, 2nd for 4-H member |
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Donate | Loretta Heidrick Memorial Scholarship Open to adult residents who will be college sophomores, juniors, and seniors and to Owen County adults returning to college. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited Indiana college or university to pursue an undergraduate teaching degree, preferably in elementary education. |
| Donate | Lyle & Marion Brighton Scholarship Dr. John and Carol Brown established this scholarship in 1998 in honor of Carol’s parents, Lyle and Marion Brighton, who were long-time residents of Gosport. This fund provides an annual scholarship to an Owen Valley High School graduating senior who is pursuing a two or four-year degree from an accredited university or technical program. |
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| Donate | MacMorran Family Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2021 by Terrie and Frances MacMorran, of Spencer, to provide financial assistance to an Owen County resident with at least one year of college already completed. The MacMorran family hopes that through this financial boost, students will be able to get a step up to continue pursuing their post-secondary education goals. This scholarship provides financial assistance to an Owen County resident with at least one year of college already completed. Financial need must be demonstrated and special consideration will be given to single parents. |
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| Donate | Margaret Marley Pinkston Scholarshi Open to Owen County residents who are adult college students continuing or returning to undergraduate studies in a 4-year degree program. Preference will be given to students who have returned to college studies and who may be considered nontraditional students. Primary award criteria will be academic performance, good character, and Owen County residency. |
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| Donate | Mearl & LaVerne Brown Scholarship Dr. John and Carol Brown established this scholarship in 1998 in honor of Dr. Brown’s parents, Mearl and Laverne Brown, long-time residents of Gosport. This fund provides an annual scholarship to an Owen Valley High School graduating senior who is pursuing a two or four-year degree from an accredited university or technical program. Preference for a Gosport student. |
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Donate | Melvin R. & Margaret A. Hall Nursing Scholarship Advised scholarship awarded to an Owen County resident who will be college sophomore, junior, or senior, or an Owen County adult returning to college. Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited Indiana college or university to pursue an undergraduate degree in nursing (LPN, RN, or BSN). |
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Donate | Michael D. Magner Scholarship To provide a scholarship to a student pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. If multiple applicants in any given year, award will be split evenly among qualified applicants. |
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Donate | Michael Job Vocational Scholarship Local entrepreneur of Owen County, Michael Job, established this scholarship in 2000 to provide a financial boost for an Owen County resident to pursue a two-year college, vocational, or technical degree or certificate program. |
| Donate | Mildred E Harbison Scholarship General Academic Scholarship for OVHS graduating senior pursuing a 2 or 4-year degree at an accredited college |
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| Donate | Monroe, Long, & Butts Vocational Scholarship Fund Established in 2021 by cousins, Sandy Butts and Janet Long, who wished to pay homage to their careers in skilled trades and to honor their beloved family members, Dorotha Monroe, Rosalie Long, and Charles Butts. This scholarship is awarded to an Owen Valley graduating senior who demonstrates a strong work ethic and who plans to pursue a Certificate, Technical Certificate, or Associate Degree at Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University, or other accredited trade school in Indiana. Preference is given to students enrolling in a business, welding, or construction program. |
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Donate | Myrtle S. Marshall Business Scholarship Fund This scholarship is awarded to an Owen Valley High School graduating senior who intends to pursue a 2- or 4-year degree in business. OVHS Business, Marketing, & Entrepreneurship teacher(s) recommends an outstanding business student for this scholarship award. |
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Donate | Our Community Bank Scholarship This scholarship provides support to Owen County residents who are graduating seniors of an accredited high school, who are planning to attend a college or or university to pursue a Bachelor's Degree or to attend any vocational program of less than four years, which will lead to a diploma aligned to a particular vocation, for example, Medical or Dental Assistant, Business, or other technical training. Three (3) letters of recommendation are required; financial need is preferred. |
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Donate | Owen County Farm Bureau Scholarship The Owen County Farm Bureau Scholarship is awarded to an Owen County resident who is a senior graduating from an accredited public high school and who will pursue a 2 or 4-year degree in any agricultural-related field. |
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Donate | Owen County I.U. Varsity Club Scholarship The Owen County IU Varsity Club Scholarship is available to Owen County residents who are current year graduating seniors of Owen Valley High School. Applicants may use the scholarship award to attend Indiana University to pursue a four-year degree. Selection will be based on academic performance during high school including grade point average, course difficulty, and academic honors and awards. In the case of a tie, financial need will determine the recipient. |
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Donate | Owen Valley Alumni Scholarship Fund pending |
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Donate | Owen Valley FFA Scholarship Scholarship open to Owen Valley High School graduating seniors who are members in good standing of the Owen Valley FFA Chapter and who are pursuing post-high school education in any area, preferably a program longer than one year. Selection criteria include academic achievement, FFA activities, SAE (supervised agricultural experiences), and participation in other organizational activities. Financial need will serve as a tiebreaker as needed. |
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Donate | Patricksburg Alumni Scholarship The Patricksburg Alumni Scholarship Fund was created in 1998 in honor of the many years that Patricksburg High School served Patricksburg/Marion Township students. This scholarship is available to graduating Owen Valley seniors, who will pursue a four-year degree at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be descended from an alumnus of Patricksburg High School, Patricksburg, IN. |
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Donate | PFC Brett Wood Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2011 to honor the memory and sacrifice of our own fallen hero, Brett Wood. PFC Brett Wood gave his life in defense of our nation in September of 2011. The award is presented annually to an Owen Valley graduating senior pursuing a 4-year degree who has shown through their work and an essay that they understand and live the values of the U.S Army: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. |
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Donate | Quincy Alumni Scholarship The Quincy Alumni Scholarship Fund was created in 1998 in honor of the many years that Quincy High School served Quincy/Harrison/Taylor/Jennings township students. This scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Owen Valley, or Cloverdale High School who will pursue a four-year degree at an accredited college, university, or technical program. Applicants must be descended from an alumnus of Quincy High School, Quincy, IN. |
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| Donate | Rebecca and William Applegate Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2020 by William and Rebecca Applegate. This fund honors Rebecca's long-time career as Spencer-Owen Community School’s teacher. This scholarship is awarded to an Owen Valley High School graduating senior who is planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college in Indiana with preference given to students who demonstrate a financial need. |
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| Donate | Robert & Barbara Stanley Bonness Scholarship The Robert & Barbara Stanley Bonness Scholarship is available to Owen County residents who are current year graduating seniors of Owen Valley High School and whose class ranking in the graduating class falls in the second 10% (11% to 20%). Applicants may use the scholarship award to attend Purdue University (any campus) to pursue a 4-year degree in the College of Agriculture or College of Consumer and Family Sciences. Selection criteria include demonstrating a balance of academic achievement, community service, and leadership. Financial need will serve as the criterion for a tiebreaker as needed. |
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Donate | Roma Wilson Scholarship The Roma Wilson Scholarship is open to Owen County residents who are female college students continuing in or returning to undergraduate studies in a 2- or 4-year degree program, technical or vocational school, or HSE preparation courses. Priority for this award will be given to a single mother. |
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Donate | Ronald E. & Carol L. Patterson Dillingham Scholarship The Ronald E & Carol L Patterson Dillingham Scholarship is awarded to an Owen Valley High School graduating senior who has completed at least two years of Air Force Jr ROTC and who plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university. The recipient must demonstrate general leadership abilities and academic success. Financial need will serve as the criterion for a tiebreaker as needed. |
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Donate | Sons of American Legion Joe Carmichael Memorial Scholarship The Sons of the American Legion Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 to honor Joe Carmichael, the original founder of the Spencer Sons of the American Legion. The Sons of American Legion exists to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires. This fund produces an annual scholarship for graduating seniors Owen County students pursuing a two or four-year degree at an accredited college, university, or technical school. Students must submit a special essay and priority will be given to students with a connection to the club. |
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Donate | Spencer Alumni Scholarship The Spencer Alumni Scholarship Fund was created in 1997 in honor of the many years that Spencer High School served Spencer/Washington Township students. This scholarship is available to Owen County residents who are graduating seniors of Owen Valley High School and who will pursue a two- or four-year degree at an accredited college, university, or technical program. Applicants must be descended from an alumnus of Spencer High School, Spencer, IN. Financial need will serve as the criterion for a tiebreaker as needed. |
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Donate | Tri Kappa Scholarship(s) This fund provides financial support for 4 Tri Kappa scholarships and for building the endowment for the Lillian Dyar Memorial Fund. Tri Kappa will provide annual pass-through gifts for scholarship awards to add to the fund's payout. Scholarships awarded include: 1. Continuing Education Scholarship: Post-secondary scholarship awarded to an Owen County resident who is a female student returning to a 2-yr or 4-yr college or technical program after an absence and who is over age 25. 2. Lillian Dyar Music Scholarship: Awarded to an OVHS graduating senior who is an outstanding music student and who is pursuing a degree from a 2-yr or 4-yr college or technical program. 3. Vocational Scholarship:(Memorial Scholarship) Awarded to an OVHS graduating senior who will attend a vocational or community college as a full-time student. 4. Cochrane-Royer Scholarship: Based on academic performance and is awarded to an Owen Valley High School graduating senior pursuing a bachelor's degree. |
| Donate | Vada Baker Scholarship The Vada Baker Scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Owen Valley High School who reside in the Gosport area or in Wayne or Harrison Townships of Owen County, IN and who will be attending a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in elementary education. |
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Donate | West & Parrish & Pedigo Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to an Owen Valley graduating senior who demonstrates academic achievement. Must attend an Indiana college, university, or technical program. |
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Donate | William Truax Family Scholarship Scholarship to celebrate the nearly 200 years of Truaxs in Owen County and to honor William Truax, who moved to Gosport, IN in 1823. The scholarship is open to all who wish to pursue a postsecondary education or workforce training program. A donation in honor or memory of a specific Traux family member may be made by checking the "Donation in Memory or Honor" box and including the name of the individual. |
| Donate | Woody & Barry Franklin Scholarship The Woody and Barry Franklin Scholarship is awarded to an Owen Valley High School graduating senior who resides in Franklin Township, Owen County, IN and who will pursue a 4-year degree in business from an accredited college or university. |
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Donate | Community Children's Christmas Fund This fund was established in 2013 to help bring holiday cheer to all of Owen County! More recently, this fund has been used to support the Shop with a Cop program that is undertaken by the Spencer Force of Police each year to help children in need receive necessities while fostering a positive relationship with local law enforcement. |
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Donate | COVID Recovery Fund This fund was established in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which affected the lives of so many, even right here in Owen County. This fund exists to provide ongoing support for small businesses, non-profit organizations, and special projects which have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. |
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Donate | Disaster Recovery Fund This fund was established in response to the flood of 2008 which drastically impacted the lives of Owen County residents. This fund exists to provide support in the wake of natural disasters and emergency situations. It has provided aid for the good works of the COAD and Rebuild Owen County Committees. |
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Donate | Gosport Playground Fund Building a playground for the children of Gosport is the goal of this special project fund established by the Gosport Business Association. |
| Donate | Gosport Waterfront Project Fund To receive donations for the Gosport Waterfront Project |
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| Donate | On My Way Pre-K Fund Provides the required community match for On My Way Pre-K, which provides preschool tuition subsidies for low income families. |
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Donate | Overstreet Project Gifts to this fund will provide support for the varied special projects by the Owen County Chamber of Commerce & EDC. Current project is Over Street. |
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| Donate | OVHS Patriot Manufacturing Administrative fund to pay community grant to multiple payees. |
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| Donate | OVMS Maker Space This fund is supported through inter-fund grants for the purpose of supporting board-approved OVMS Maker-space grants. Funding from OCCF SOS fund and Smithville Charitable Foundation Fund (STEAM) |
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| Donate | S-OCS Pre-K Program Fund purpose is for administration of OCCF grant to support SOCS On My Way Pre-K program. 2022 Starting funds for purchase of bus and 12k for 2022/23 School Year from SOS Fund. |
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