Endowments

Grant distribution from endowed funds must be approved by our Board of Directors.  Beneficiary organizations should complete the Grant Request Form and return it to the Foundation.  Requests must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the first Monday of each month for the request to be included on the monthly agenda.

Field of Interest Funds

The following Field of Interest Funds have been established by the Harrison County Community Foundation. Donors may make a contribution into any of these project areas, or contact us to create a field of interest fund not listed below. An undesignated contribution may be applied to any fund at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

-Animal Protection  

-Arts        

-Corydon Central High School Scholarship Fund

-Environment

-Health & Safety

-Historical Preservation

-Lanesville High School Scholarship Fund

-North Harrison High School Scholarship Fund

-Recreation

-South Central High School Scholarship Fund

Designated Endowments

The following Endowments have been established at the Harrison County Community Foundation. While created by an individual or a not-for-profit agency, these endowment funds may be added to at any time. The HCCF is currently offering matching funds to your donation.  At your request, we will notify the trustees of the recipient fund of your donation. 

An endowment can be created with the Harrison County Community Foundation with a minimum donation of $2,500.  Your donation may be eligible for a dollar for dollar match, up to $25,000 and the HCCF charges no administration fees. 

   

        

Access to Recreation Fund

Provides support for the creation and maintenance of barrier-free access to recreation environments and opportunities at recreational venues in and throughout Harrison County including county parks

Animal Protection Fund

Provides financial support for the care and welfare of animals in Harrison County including but not limited to the support of organizations established for the sanctuary, care and welfare of domestic animals or wildlife

Arts Fund

Provides financial support for arts interests in and resident artists of Harrison County

Betty R. Goldman Memorial Relay For Life Fund
Provides support of the annual Harrison County Relay for Life held each June. This fund was established in 2002 by Mrs. Goldman's family and many friends.

Blue River Services, Inc. Fund
Provides support to the multiple programs of Blue River Services, Inc.

Cedar Glade Fund

Provides support to the Corydon Presbyterian Church in delivering assistance to needy, low-income persons of Harrison County and Harrison County youth.

Charles L. Shedd Scholarship Fund

Provides support to youth residing in Harrison County diagnosed with dyslexia and/or hyperkinesis and utilizing the services of the Charles L. Shedd Kentucky Association. 

C.J. Smith Memorial Endowment Fund

Provides support to the New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries for projects in Harrison County

Classical and Fine Arts Fund of Harrison County

Provides support to encourage the creation, appreciation, and availability of classical arts and literature in Harrison County.

Community Foundation of Southern Indiana-

Harrison County Youth Philanthropy Fund

Provides support to the activities of the Harrison County Youth Philanthropy Council or other youth philanthropy activities in Harrison County.


Corydon Capital Preservation Alliance Fund
Provides support to the Corydon Capital Preservation Alliance, Inc.

Corydon Central Junior High School Capitalizing

Designs Quilt Project Fund
Provides support to the arts interests at the Corydon (Indiana) Junior High School.

Corydon Central Jr.-Sr. High School Libary Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

Corydon Elementary School Libary Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

Corydon Intermediate School Libary Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

Corydon Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund

Provides support to the Corydon Presbyterian Church.

Early Readers Fund
Provides support to the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program in Harrison County.

Eckart Family Charitable Trust
Provide support to charitable purposes and charitable organizations specifically to Corydon Presbyterian Church.

Effie Kuhlman Charitable Trust Fund
Provides support to the charitable work of the trustee.

Environmental Fund

Provides financial support to projects or programs preserving the natural environment of Harrison County including but not limited to air, water, or land clean-up, preservation and beautification.

Family Health Center of Harrison County Fund
Provides support to the Family Health Center with priority given to patient serivces.

 

Frank O'Bannon Memorial Preservation Fund
Will provide support for the specific purposes of maintaining or improving the Memorial, maintaining or improving the grounds in the immediate vicinity of the Memorial, conducting historic tours, interpretations and educational sessions.


Furthering Youth, Inc. Fund
Provides support of the programs of FYI, Inc. and the Gerdon Youth Center.

George L. Hess Family Harrison County Public Library Fund
Provides an annual disbursement to the public library to purchase children's books.

Harrison County 4-H Fund

Provides support to the Harrison County 4-H Council.

Harrison County Community Fund

The Harrison County Commissioners and Harrison County Council have created this fund to provide a continuing resource of income for municipal projects.

Harrison County Community Services Fund
Provides support to the many services provided to the citizens of Harrison County by this non-profit agency.

Harrison County Hospital Foundation General Fund
Provides support to scholarships, equipment, purchases and other supporting functions of the Hospital's Foundation.

Harrison County Junior Achievement Fund
Provides support to Junior Achievement programs in Harrison County, Indiana.

Harrison County Renaissance Fund
Provides support to the Renaissance programs in all four of our high schools and two junior high schools.

Health and Safety Fund

Provides financial support for the health, safety, fitness, and physical welfare of residents in Harrison County.

Heth Washington Elementary School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

Historical Preservation Fund

Provides financial support to projects or programs preserving the history of Harrison County including but not limited to documentation, structures, or other antiquities


Indian Creek Greenway Development Fund
Provides for the environmental protection and recreational development of the Indian Creek area in the vicinity of Corydon, Indiana.

Joe Rhoads Senior Citizens Center Fund
Provides for the continuing services of this non-profit care facility.

Juan J. and Rudee Rodríguez Teacher Travel Fund

Provides professional enhancement travel grants to actively teaching certified educators at Corydon Junior High School.

Lanesville Elementary School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

Lanesville Heritage Weekend Fund
Provides support to the charitable projects and programs of Lanesville Heritage Weekend, Inc.

Lanesville Jr.-Sr. High School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

Leadership Harrison County Fund
Provides support to Leadership Harrison County (Indiana) programs.

Leora Brown School Fund
Provides support of the operating costs of the Leora Brown School.

Lucy Hornbeck Bless the Children Fund
Provides support to send children of Harrison County to church camps.

Many Voices-One Community Fund
Provides support to promote tolerance, integration, acculturation and appreciation of diversity in Harrison County

Morgan Elementary School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

New Middletown Elementary School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

North Harrison Elementary School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

North Harrison Middle School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

North Harrison High School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

Recreation Fund

Provides financial support to projects enhancing the recreational activities in Harrison County including but not limited to equipment, facilities, programs, and events

Regina C. Cammack Memorial Education Fund

The late Regina Cammack is memorialized with this fund which provides culturally enriching trips for Corydon Elementary third graders


Rotary Club of Corydon, Indiana Fund

Provides support for the charitable grants to Harrison County non-profit organizations.

South Central Elementary School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

South Central Jr.-Sr. High School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

St. John's Lutheran Church Endowment Fund

Provides support to the Saint John's Lutheran Church in Lanesville, Indiana.

St. John's Lutheran School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

St. Joseph Catholic School Library Fund

To support the school library to purchase printed material, equipment, or other needs.

St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church Fund

Provides support to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Corydon

The de Paul School Endowment Fund
Provides support to The de Paul School for student assistance with priority given to residents of Harrison County, Indiana or other educational programs and services of The de Paul School in Southern Indiana.

The Nature Conservancy - Blue River Project Fund

Provides support to the efforts of The Nature Conservancy to preserve the beautiful Blue River in southeastern Indiana.

Town of Elizabeth - Rose Hill Cemetery Fund
Provides perpetual care and maintenance of the municipal cemetery in Elizabeth, Indiana.

YMCA of Harrison County Fund

Provides support to the operating costs of the YMCA of Harrison County.