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!
To purchase an iPad for 4th & 5th grade Special Ed Classes
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Elementary Speech Department
$528.95
$528.95
Used to purchase an iPad to use with speech-language students throughout the district
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Garden Club
$600.00
$600.00
Used towards purchase of lighted sign for Glik Park Gardens
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland High School Math Department
$1,443.44
$1,443.44
Used to purchase one TI Nspire CX Ten Pack
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland High School Science Department
$2,232.00
$2,232.00
Used to purchase eight Samsung Chromebooks
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland High School Special Education
$1,052.00
$1,052.00
Used for “Life on My Own” program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Home
$2,275.00
$2,275.00
Used for reconstruction of five bath tubs
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Middle School
$825.00
$825.00
To purchase three Chromebooks & Management Consoles
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Splash Swim Club
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
To purchase replacement equipment for conference swim meet
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Used towards their Illinois Digital Archives project
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Madison County Fair Association
$500.00
$500.00
Used towards technology upgrades
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Marine Elementary School
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Used to purchase Promethean Boards for Primary Grades
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
New Douglas Township Park
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Used towards the purchase of volleyball poles and net
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Pierron Improvement Club
$2,900.00
$2,900.00
Used towards playground renovation
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
$998.00
$998.00
Used to purchase two iPads for technical updates
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
St. Jacob Elementary School
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Used to purchase Promethean Boards
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
St. Paul Catholic School
$3,240.00
$3,240.00
Used to purchase 10 iPads and case protectors for two Preschool rooms
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Wee Care Day Care Center
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Used towards playground resurfacing
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$250.00
$250.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
BILL AND JOAN SACKETT FAMILY FUND
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$150.00
$150.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK FUND
2014 Recipients – Anne Lutostanski Thomae
$450.00
$450.00
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
Highland Animal Shelter
$250.00
$250.00
To benefit Highland Animal Shelter
Margye Liebler Baumgardner Fund
2014 recipient – Lauren Hammel
$500.00
$500.00
To provide scholarship grants for graduating seniors of Highland High School
Highland Lions Club Scholarship Fund
Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.
$350.00
$350.00
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
$18,450.00
$18,450.00
To benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center
Recreation Center Operations Fund
Korte Recreation Center
$350.00
$350.00
To provide non-sports programs administered by the Highland Parks & Recreation Department
Edgar & Dorris Haller Memorial Fund
Korte Recreation Center
$200.00
$200.00
To provide water safety training & water therapy
Hamlin Water Safety Fund
Korte Recreation Center
$200.00
$200.00
To provide admission to the Korte Recreation Center for those less fortunate
Ron & Kathy Schneider Recreation Center Membership 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
$300.00
$300.00
To be used for technology purposes to benefit the library
Eunice L. & Victor H. Koch Technology Fund
Bill and Peg Pierce Police Education Fund
$250.00
$250.00
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
$200.00
$200.00
Used to benefit various client programs
Wick Charitable Fund in Memory of Martin Wick
2014 Scholarship Recipient–Hannah Hartlieb and Kendra Wiegand ($1,000 ea.)
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
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
Books/Technology to support curriculum Grades K-6
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
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
$150.00
$150.00
To benefit operations of the hospital
Clinton “Pete” Kerin St. Joseph Hospital Fun
St. Paul Catholic School
$200.00
$200.00
Used for Music & Technology programs
James A. Apken St. Paul Music and Technology Fund
Patsy Schwarm Education Fund
$250.00
$250.00
Will 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
2014 Scholarship Recipients –
MacKenzie, Jacob, & Cole Trost (Mater Dei High School)
$1,800.00
$1,800.00
To provide scholarships for graduating 8th grade student Parishioners of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Highland, IL to attend a Catholic High School
Udell & Cecelia Harris Catholic High School Scholarship
