Communities

Established by the congregation of the Atwood Aldersgate United Methodist Church to support the Atwood Community Building.

Created by Wil and Kristi Boren to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever. The gift that established this fund was matched by Lilly Endowment through their GIFT VII matching initiative.

Established to provide permanent support to Chautauqua-Wawasee, or its successor entity.

Established to provide support to Chautauqua-Wawasee as needed.

Established by Fred and Deb Johnson, this permanent endowment fund will provide support to Stillwater Hospice, Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, Inc, Magical Meadows, Inc. and Salvation Army of Warsaw’s Operation Valor program.

Established by Gary and Dee Loftin, this fund was created to meet the changing needs of our community, forever.

Established to provide support for faith and community activities that occur primarily in Kosciusko County near Mentone, Indiana.

Established by Jefferson and Miranda Hankins, this fund reflects their commitment to generous, faith-inspired stewardship and supports local nonprofits serving youth, families, and churches helping strengthen the community they call home.  Jefferson, a financial advisor and fifth-generation Warsaw resident, was a Community Foundation board member and former scholarship recipient. Miranda’s career in outpatient surgery is just one way she serves the community. Jefferson and Miranda have two girls, Alexa and Lorelei, and enjoy volunteering with numerous organizations in their free time.

Established to support arts, cultural and enrichment activities in the Lake Wawasee community.

Established through a bequest by Mr. Miller, to provide the Lakeland Kiwanis with a vehicle to carry out charitable and civic projects in North Webster.

Established by Max and Janet Laudeman, this fund reflects their lifelong commitment to strengthening the places and people they care about. Max helped champion the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, while together, Max and Janet have supported  conservation, education, and opportunities that benefit future generations. They are also active supporters of the Syracuse Public Library. Their philanthropy reflects a belief in leaving a lasting legacy, one that responds to changing community needs, and helps Kosciusko County remain a vibrant place to live, learn, and thrive.

Established by Anthony and Mary Nicholas to support charitable projects and organizations that are important to them.

Established by Joe and Nancy Pirtle to support charitable projects and organizations that align with their values.

Established by Bob and Waneta Bishop to give back and support Kosciusko County for generations to come. Bob is a seventh generation farmer, still stewarding the same farm his family settled in 1833. In addition to her career at Zimmer, Waneta has served and supported many organizations, such as their church and making meals for those helping on the farm. Together, they raised three children. In addition to Bob’s legacy of board service at the Kosciusko County and Indiana State 4-H Fairs, Farm Bureau, Indiana Beef Cattle Association, Grace College, Kosciusko County Community Foundation Board, Leesburg Lions Club, and Plain Township, Bob was named Kosciusko Chamber Man of the Year in 2018.

Established by an anonymous donor, the purpose of the fund is to provide support for small towns within Kosciusko County, Indiana toward their public amenity projects.

Established by Michael Arnolt in memory of his parents, Stanley and Ghean Arnolt, to meet the changing needs of our community, forever. Stanley Arnolt was an entrepreneur and automobile enthusiast whose innovative spirit left a lasting mark on our community. In 1939, he established the Arnolt Corporation in Warsaw. After his death in 1963, his wife, Ghean, stepped forward to carry on the family’s business. For more than a decade, her perseverance and commitment helped carry forward the legacy they created together.

Established by Terry and Terese Hand, this fund was created to meet the changing needs of our community, forever.

Created by the Etna Green Lions Club to provide support to the Town of Etna Green to improve the quality of life of its citizens, as directed by the Etna Green Town Council.

Established by the Wawasee Kiwanis Club to support the maintenance and operation of the Syracuse Community Center.

Established by several Syracuse/Wawasee area donors to provide support for charitable and community needs in the Syracuse/Wawasee area.

Created by many generous Rotarians as a vehicle for the organization to carry out its charitable and civic projects in the Warsaw area.