Highland Area Community Foundation

2022 GRANT RECIPIENTS

Earned income from investment of the Foundation's endowment is gifted annually in the form of grants to area not-for-profit organizations, agencies, and projects - along with donations received through our Sustaining Membership Program. See how HACF is making OUR COMMUNITY a better place for everyone!

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2022 HACF GRANT RECIPIENTS
Representatives of area organizations receiving grants from the Highland Area Community Foundation included the following:

Front row, l to r: Kyle Osterbur of Holly’s House of Hope, Cindy Langston of St. Jacob Elementary School, Shannon Wesselmann of Highland High Choral Department, Lynnette Schuepbach of Highland Arts Council, Nancy Hediger of Highland Garden Club, Tina Steibel of Hospice of Southern Illinois, Karen Munie of L.U.N.C.H Bunch, Suzanne Meyer of Highland Woman’s Club, Diane Williams of Highland Area Christian Service Ministry, and Kelly Dahm of Boy Scout Troop 8040.

Second row, l to r: Carol Porter of Busey Bank, Banquet Sponsor; Mike Sutton of Highland Community Unit School District #5, Elaina Osterbur of Holly’s House of Hope, Chris Schomber of Marine Elementary School, Angela Kim of Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library, Luanne Murphy of Heartland Community Chorus, Fr. Paul Kala of Missionary Society of St. Therese, John Ludwig of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital/Highland, Jodie Ramsey of Highland High Science Department, Holly Ayer of Highland High Math Department, Tricia Blasdel of Relevant Pregnancy Options Center, Aimee Goodwin of Hard Road Theatre Productions, and Jeff Hebrank, Foundation Grants Chairman.

Back row, l to r: Dr. Erick Baer of St. Rose Elementary School District #14-15, Donnie Eddy of Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club, Kim White of Highland Knights of Columbus #1580, Mady O’Reilly of Metro East Humane Society, Haidee Todora of St. Paul Catholic School, Dale Schmitt of Keystone Cemetery Association, St. Jacob, Rick Embry of The Highland Home, Officer Bradley Sutton of Highland Police Department K-9 Unit, and Mark Rosen of Highland Parks and Recreation.

2022 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL - $78,985

2022 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL

$78,985

Hard Road Theatre
$2,825.00
$2,825.00
Microphone Systems and Cord Packs
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Heartland Community Chorus
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Choral Music
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Area Christian Service Ministry
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Drive Thru Shopping Cards
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Arts Council
$750.00
$750.00
Mobile Art Bus Project
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Boy Scout Troop #8040
$825.00
$825.00
Equipment Replacement
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Bulldog Hockey Club
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Upgrade of Synthetic Ice Rink
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Garden Club
$1,459.99
$1,459.99
Octagonal Picnic Table for Glik Park
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland High School Choral Department
$4,328.00
$4,328.00
Promethean Interactive White Board, iPad Pro & Apple Pencil for Choir Classroom
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland High Math Department
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
TI Nspire Calculators for Classroom
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland High School Science Department
$3,500.00
$3,500.00
Enriching Science w/Labs Technology Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Knights of Columbus Council #1580
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
Children’s Playground Project
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Police Department
$1,750.00
$1,750.00
K-9 Equipment for K-9 Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Woman’s Club
$1,992.45
$1,992.45
Highland Primary Literacy Project
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Holly’s House of Hope
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Working Garden and Facility Upgrade
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Hospice of Southern Illinois
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Educational Program on Understanding Dementia
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

L.U.N.C.H. Bunch
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Food & Supplies for 2023 L.U.N.C.H. Bunch Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Microfilm Digitalization
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Marine Elementary School
$750.00
$750.00
Recess Refresh Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Metro East Humane Society
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Soundscape Improvement Project
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
$2,317.86
$2,317.86
Technology and Materials for Clients
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Jacob Elementary School
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
White Boards for 2nd Grade Classrooms
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Paul Catholic School
$5,650.00
$5,650.00
Nurse Station and Supplies
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Paul Catholic School
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
After Care Youth Positive Development Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Rose School
$3,500.00
$3.500.00
Cafeteria Chairs
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

The Highland Home
$2,187.65
$2,187.65
Entrance Patio Shade and Furnishings
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$400.00
$400.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
BILL AND JOAN SACKETT FAMILY FUND

Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$300.00
$300.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK FUND

Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$300.00
$300.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
ANNA LEE & CLINTON H. ROGIER MEMORIAL FUND

2022 recipient – Claire R. Geiger
$500.00
$500.00
To provide scholarship grants for mothers seeking higher education.
HIGHLAND CIVIC WOMAN'S CLUB GERALYN M. REHKEMPER MEMORIAL FUND

Highland Garden Club
$200.00
$200.00
To be used for maintenance & enhancement of Lila’s Garden
RITA AND BOB HARDY CITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND

2022 recipient – Danielle Little
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
To provide scholarship grants for graduating seniors of Highland High School
Highland Lions Club Scholarship Fund

Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.
$400.00
$400.00
For services provided in the Foundation’s service area
Nan Carpenter Memorial Designated Fund

Knights of Columbus Council #1580
$500.00
$500.00
To benefit charitable giving programs of the Highland KC’s
Knights of Columbus Council #1580 Charitable Giving Fund

Korte Recreation Center
$4,200.00
$4,200.00
To benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center
Recreation Center Operations Fund

Korte Recreation Center
$100.00
$100.00
To provide non-sports programs administered by the Highland Parks & Recreation Department
Edgar & Dorris Haller Memorial Fund

Korte Recreation Center
$100.00
$100.00
To provide water safety training & water therapy
Hamlin Water Safety Fund

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$200.00
$200.00
To be used for general library purposes
Ruth & Leland Steiner Fund in Memory of Milda & Charles Casper

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$400.00
$400.00
To be used for technology purposes to benefit the library
Eunice L. & Victor H. Koch Technology Fund

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$900.00
$900.00
To benefit needs of the library
Jay W. & Catherine T. Boulanger Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library Benefit Fund

2022 recipient – Maggie VonHatten
$200.00
$200.00
Will be used to provide scholarships and/or educational assistance for second year or above Criminal Justice students or scholarships and/or specialized law enforcement training for existing law enforcement officers
Bill and Peg Pierce Police Education Fund

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
$500.00
$500.00
Used to benefit various client programs
Gloria Loebel Fund

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
$150.00
$150.00
Used to benefit various client programs
Wick Charitable Fund in Memory of Martin Wick

2022 Recipient – Alyssa Cooksey
$683.34
2022 Recipient – Katherine Korsmeyer
$683.33
2022 Recipient – Kyle Molitor
$683.33
$683.34/ea
Used to provide scholarships for future teachers (K-12) from HCUSD#5, and to provide books and technology to support the curriculum in Grades K-6.
Dwight and Carol Rogier Fund

Books/Technology to support curriculum Grades K-6
$2,050.00
$2,050.00
Used to provide scholarships for future teachers (K-12) from HCUSD#5, and to provide books and technology to support the curriculum in Grades K-6.
Dwight and Carol Rogier Fund

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
To provide needed assistance and medical programs
Nan Carpenter Donor Advised Fund

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland
$200.00
$200.00
To benefit operations of the hospital
Clinton “Pete” Kerin St. Joseph Hospital Fun

St. Paul Catholic School
$1,750.00
$1,750.00
Used for Music & Technology programs
James A. Apken St. Paul Music and Technology Fund

2022 Scholarship Recipient – Kyle Molitor
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
To provide scholarships for future teachers and school administrators from HCUSD#5 and to provide materials to enhance the joy of reading in children
Patsy Schwarm Education Fund

Metro-East Humane Society/Highland
$250.00
$250.00
To benefit various organizations on a rotating basis
Margye Liebler Baumgardner Fund

2022 Recipient – Andrew Douglas
$800.00
$800.00
To provide scholarships for graduating 8th grade student parishioners of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Highland, IL to attend Father McGivney High School
Udell & Cecelia Harris Catholic High School Scholarship

2022 Recipient – Faith Brindley
$150.00
$150.00
To provide scholarships for graduating Highland High School seniors
R. GUY MICHAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

2022 Scholarship Recipients –
$775.00 - Tyler Griesbaum (engineering), $775.00 - Faith Brindley (nursing)
$775.00
$775.00
To provide scholarships to Highland High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in engineering (1) and nursing (1)
CARL AND KATHLEEN (IBERG) ERNST SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Missionary Society of St. Therese
$1,550.00
$1,550.00
Benefits the Missionary Society of St. Therese
HEBRANK FAMILY FUND

Keystone Cemetery Association
$2,300.00
$2,300.00
Benefits Keystone Cemetery Association, St. Jacob
Marlin Fohne Charitable Fund

2022 Scholarship Recipients –
$750.00 - Rayanna Geilhausen (Nursing), $750.00 RheaAnna Fowler (Science)
$750.00
$750.00
To provide scholarships for HHS graduating seniors pursuing a degree in Nursing (1) and the Sciences (1).
Herman & Margaret “Maggie” Louer Scholarship Fund

OTHER GRANTS GIVEN

St. Paul Outreach
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Benefits St. Paul Outreach
Pete & Jane Korte St. Paul Outreach Pass Through Fund