New Funds
Thanks to generous donors, we added 5 new funds in 2021
- Dave and Dee Slosser have made provisions to create the Dave and Dee Slosser Scholarship Fund with a legacy gift.
- Mark and Linda Sprenger created the Marlene Gulas and Family Scholarship Fund. The fund will provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Port Clinton High School who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in education.
- Harold and Diane Hawk created the Hal and Diane Hawk Family Foundation of the Ottawa County Community Foundation, a donor advised fund.
- Larry Fletcher established the Larry and Jamie Fletcher Community Service Fund of the Ottawa County Community Foundation, a donor advised fund.
- The Ottawa County Family Advocacy board established The Ottawa County Family Advocacy Fund, an organizational endowment fund.
Create a Fund with the Foundation
Scholarships, community grants, and donor directed giving are possible by establishing a Fund.
We would not be able to provide scholarships and community grants without our donors who have established a Fund with the Foundation. You can establish a fund at the Foundation either during your lifetime or through your estate plan. Donors may establish a named fund with a gift of $10,000 or more, or establish a named scholarship fund with a gift of $25,000 or more. There are many flexible fund options to support your interests – the choice is yours.
- How involved do you want to be in your grant making?
- Do you want to give to a specific organization or a specific area of interest?
- Do you want to establish a scholarship to honor or memorialize a loved one?
- Do you want to create or continue your business giving program?
A donor has numerous ways to start a fund during his/her lifetime. Or you can create a Legacy Fund by pledging a gift through your will or estate plan. Here are a few ways for you to make donations to reach your philanthropic goals:
- A cash gift
- A bequest in your will
- A life insurance policy
- Donations of appreciated publicly-traded securities
- Retirement fund accounts
- Real estate (land, residence or vacation home, etc.)
- A charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust
- Transfer of a private foundation
Would you like to learn more about how you can start a fund with the Foundation? Please contact us to set up an appointment to discuss your goals and options.
