Highland Area Community Foundation

2018 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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2018 HACF GRANT RECIPIENTS
Representatives of area organizations receiving grants from the Highland Area Community Foundation included the following:

Seated l to r: Linda Collman of Hard Road Theatre Productions, Angela Kim of Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library, Jennifer Lee of Hospice of Southern Illinois, Susan Hooker of Highland Area Christian Service Ministry, Lynnette Schuepbach of Highland Arts Council, Marge Detmer of Heartland Community Chorus, Dana Favre of Highland Elementary School-3rd Grade, Judy Hartlieb of Highland Garden Club, and Kathy Sherman of St. Paul Catholic School.

Standing l to r: Carol Porter of TheBANK of Edwardsville, Banquet Sponsor; Brenda Hebrank of Missionary Society of St. Therese, Ryan Poss of Highland Splash Swim Club, Mark Rosen of City of Highland Parks & Recreation, Mike Mercer of Boy Scout Troop #1043, Mike Sutton of Highland Community Unit School District #5, Tim Rusteberg of Highland Fire Department/EMS Division, Greg Allen of Highland Band Parents Association, Josh Haberer of Meals on Wheels, Rick Embry of The Highland Home, Jay Simpson of St. Jacob Elementary School, Teri Mustain of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Donnie Gunter III of Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club, Kristie Simmons of HHS Science Department, Wayne Henze of Highland Knights of Columbus Council #1580, Dave Miscik of HHS Math Department, Missey Loyet of EvUCC L.U.N.C.H. Bunch, Diane Boeser of Relevant Pregnancy Options Center, Jon Greve of TheBANK of Edwardsville, Banquet Sponsor; and Don Johannes, HACF Grants Chairman.

Also receiving a grant, but not available for the photo, was Allison Sobczak of the Highland Animal Shelter.

2018 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL - $76,412

2018 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL

$76,412

Evangelical United Church of Christ
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Towards the L.U.N.C.H. Bunch Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Fire Department/EMS Division
$1,328.00
$1,328.00
To purchase CPR Mannequins with feedback devices
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Hard Road Theatre Productions
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
Towards Kennel lighting update
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Heartland Community Chorus
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
For choral risers
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

HHS Math Department
$2,824.00
$2,824.00
For two TI Nspires ten packs
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

HHS Science Department
$1,632.00
$1,632.00
HP Chromebooks w/management console & supplies
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Animal Shelter
$825.00
$825.00
For jetting sewer lines and replacement of utility sink & Faucet
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Area Christian Services Ministry
$1,550.00
$1,550.00
To replace canvas awning
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Arts Council
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
Promotional/directional flags for the arts
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Band Parents Association
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
To purchase one Pearl Piccolos
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Boy Scout Troop #1043
$500.00
$500.00
Trailer repairs for High Adventure Initiative Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
To purchase hockey game jerseys
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Elementary School
$750.00
$750.00
Towards flexible seating for a 3rd grade classroom
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Garden Club
$665.00
$665.00
For soil enrichment in the perennial flower beds/Glik Park
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Meals on Wheels
$660.00
$660.00
To upgrade office equipment
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Splash Swim Team
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Towards purchase of new storage shed
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
For phone system upgrade
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
$1,855.00
$1,855.00
For curriculum updates and client room needs
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Jacob PTO
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
For their Makerspace Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Paul Catholic School
$894.00
$894.00
For a Chromebook Charging Cart
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

The Highland Home
$4,279.00
$4,279.00
For Laminate 60” round tables for dining room
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
$250.00
$250.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
ANNA LEE & CLINTON H. ROGIER MEMORIAL FUND

2018 award carry-over to 2019 per donor
$600.00
$600.00
To provide scholarship grants for mothers seeking higher education
HIGHLAND CIVIC WOMAN'S CLUB GERALYN M. REHKEMPER MEMORIAL FUND

Highland Garden Club
$250.00
$250.00
To be used for maintenance & enhancement of Lila’s Garden
RITA AND BOB HARDY CITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND

Highland Animal Shelter
$300.00
$300.00
To benefit Highland Animal Shelter
Margye Liebler Baumgardner Fund

2018 recipient – Kylee DeLuca
$1,450.00
$1,450.00
To provide scholarship grants for graduating seniors of Highland High School
Highland Lions Club Scholarship Fund

Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.
$450.00
$450.00
For services provided in the Foundation’s service area
Nan Carpenter Memorial Designated Fund

Knights of Columbus Council #1580
$600.00
$600.00
To benefit charitable giving programs of the Highland KC’s
Knights of Columbus Council #1580 Charitable Giving Fund

Korte Recreation Center
$22,750.00
$22,750.00
To benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center
Recreation Center Operations Fund

Korte Recreation Center
$500.00
$500.00
To provide non-sports programs administered by the Highland Parks & Recreation Department
Edgar & Dorris Haller Memorial Fund

Korte Recreation Center
$250.00
$250.00
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
$250.00
$250.00
To be used for general library purposes
Ruth & Leland Steiner Fund in Memory of Milda & Charles Casper

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$350.00
$350.00
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
$600.00
$600.00
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

2018 Scholarship Recipient – Mallory Klostermann
$2,525.00
$2,525.00
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
$2,525.00
$2,525.00
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
$1,350.00
$1,350.00
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
$250.00
$250.00
Used for Music & Technology programs
James A. Apken St. Paul Music and Technology Fund

Patsy Schwarm Education Fund
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
To benefit Highland Community School Libraries
Patsy Schwarm Education Fund

2018 Scholarship Recipients – Clayton Hopfinger
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
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

2018 Scholarship Recipients – Rece Portell
$200.00
$200.00
To provide scholarships for graduating Highland High School seniors
R. GUY MICHAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

2018 Scholarship Recipients –
$950.00 - Arianna Kampwerth (engineering), $950.00 - Sadie Carroll (nursing)
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
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
$1,900.00
$1,900.00
Benefits the Missionary Society of St. Therese
HEBRANK FAMILY FUND