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!
Highland Arts Council/Hard Road Theatre/Highland Community Chorus
$4,000.00
$4,000.00
Towards the purchase of a shared lighting system
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Band Parents Association
$1,700.00
$1,700.00
Towards the purchase of new band uniforms
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Boy Scout Troop 1043
$850.00
$850.00
For replacement gear for Outdoor Adventure Programs
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club
$1,170.00
1,170.00
To purchase training gear & hockey bags
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Elementary School
$1,921.00
$1,921.00
To purchase materials for Sensory Room and Daily Living
Skills & Curriculum
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Garden Club
$500.00
$500.00
To replace diseased roses in Glik Park
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Girl Scouts SU#110
$449.00
$449.00
To purchase a backdrop for Archery Equipment
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland High School Math Department
$1,443.00
$1,443.00
To purchase oneTI Nspire Calculator Ten Pack with docking station
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland High School Science Department
$1,227.00
$1,227.00
To purchase five Chromebooks with management consoles
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Meals on Wheels
$620.00
$620.00
To upgrade their computer system
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Middle School – 6th Grade
$855.00
$855.00
For three Chromebooks
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Middle School Special Education Department
$837.00
$837.00
To purchase three Chromebooks w/management consoles
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Police Department
$1,154.00
$1,154.00
To reinstitute their Bike Patrol Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Primary School
$1,700.00
$1,700.00
For book shelves for “Shelving Made Easy” project
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
For projector and marker board for Community
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
New Douglas Township
$1,881.00
$1,881.00
For various equipment & materials for community programs
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
$1,998.00
$1,998.00
To purchase baby items, “Getting Men Involved” video, and new computer and monitor
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
St. Paul Catholic School
$2,249.00
$2,249.00
For STREAM Robotics Project – Part II
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
The Highland Home
$2,799.00
$2,799.00
To purchase a riding mower
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$175.00
$175.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
BILL AND JOAN SACKETT FAMILY FUND
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$125.00
$125.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK FUND
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$100.00
$100.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
ANNA LEE & CLINTON H. ROGIER MEMORIAL FUND
2016 Recipients – Danielle Case
$300.00
$300.00
To provide scholarship grants for mothers seeking higher education
HIGHLAND CIVIC WOMAN'S CLUB GERALYN M. REHKEMPER MEMORIAL FUND
Highland Garden Club
$125.00
$125.00
To be used for maintenance & enhancement of Lila’s Garden
RITA AND BOB HARDY CITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND
Hospice of Southern Illinois
$150.00
$150.00
To benefit Hospice of Southern Illinois
Margye Liebler Baumgardner Fund
2016 recipient – Lauren Wright
$725.00
$725.00
To provide scholarship grants for graduating seniors of Highland High School
Highland Lions Club Scholarship Fund
Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.
$225.00
$225.00
For services provided in the Foundation’s service area
Nan Carpenter Memorial Designated Fund
Knights of Columbus Council #1580
$300.00
$300.00
To benefit charitable giving programs of the Highland KC’s
Knights of Columbus Council #1580 Charitable Giving Fund
Korte Recreation Center
$7,825.00
$7,825.00
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
$150.00
$150.00
To provide water safety training & water therapy
Hamlin Water Safety Fund
Korte Recreation Center
$100.00
$100.00
To provide admission to the Korte Recreation Center for those less fortunate
Ron & Kathy Schneider Recreation Center Membership Fund
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$100.00
$100.00
To be used for general library purposes
Ruth & Leland Steiner Fund in Memory of Milda & Charles Casper
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$175.00
$175.00
To be used for technology purposes to benefit the library
Eunice L. & Victor H. Koch Technology Fund
Bill and Peg Pierce Police Education Fund
$125.00
$125.00
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
$300.00
$300.00
Used to benefit various client programs
Gloria Loebel Fund
Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
$100.00
$100.00
Used to benefit various client programs
Wick Charitable Fund in Memory of Martin Wick
2016 Scholarship Recipient – Cami Ernst
$1,262.50
$1,262.50
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
$1,262.50
$1,262.50
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
$675.00
$675.00
To provide needed assistance and medical programs
Nan Carpenter Donor Advised Fund
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland
$100.00
$100.00
To benefit operations of the hospital
Clinton “Pete” Kerin St. Joseph Hospital Fun
St. Paul Catholic School
$125.00
$125.00
Used for Music & Technology programs
James A. Apken St. Paul Music and Technology Fund
2016 Scholarship Recipient - Alexis Workes
$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
2016 Scholarship Recipients – Emily Pirtle
$475.00
$475.00
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
2016 Scholarship Recipients – William Michael
$100.00
$100.00
To provide scholarships for graduating Highland High School seniors
R. GUY MICHAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2016 Scholarship Recipients – $625.00 - Austin Brown (engineering), $625.00 - Elizabeth Arend (nursing)
$487.50
$487.50
To provide scholarships to Highland High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in engineering (1) and nursing (1)
