Donor Videos

Behind every fund is a story of love, legacy, and lasting impact for a better future. Meet the people who turned their passions and memories into powerful legacies through the Community Foundation for the causes they care most about.

Archibald (Arch) and Della Baumgartner Community Fund | Ron Baumgartner
Ron created the fund in memory of his parents, Arch and Della Baumgartner, to meet the changing needs of the community, forever.

Mariposa Fund | Sally Mahnken
Sally created the Mariposa Fund to meet the changing needs of the community, forever.

Spurgeon-Young Family Fund | Jim & Kay Young
Jim and Kay created the Spurgeon-Young Family Fund for Lake Wawasee Water Quality to provide support for the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams for programs that impact and protect Lake Wawasee.

Sonja Easterday Fund | Kelly Heckaman
Kelly created the Sonja Easterday Fund in memory of her mother, Sonja, to support youth educational and developmental activities focused on agriculture, specifically for youth in 4-H and FFA.

Bibs Memorial Fund | Stephanie Bibler
Stephanie created the Bibs Memorial Fund to provide assistance to underprivileged children who desire to participate in educational, cultural and musical activities, or who may be in need of counseling.

Troy Murphy Memorial Fund | Jeff & Tami Murphy
Jeff and his family created the Troy Murphy Memorial Fund to provide support to Tippecanoe Valley High School’s Life Skills class which benefits special needs students.

Bright Start Early Learning Fund | Josh Silveus
Josh created the Bright Start Early Learning Fund to support charitable causes that provide access to quality, affordable child care and early learning.