Highland Area Community Foundation

2019 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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2019 HACF GRANT RECIPIENTS
Representatives of area organizations receiving grants from the Highland Area Community Foundation included the following:

Seated l to r: Sandee Kershner of Gravius Memorial Library, Jennifer Lee of Hospice of Southern Illinois, Alex Rinderer of Highland Community Unit School District #5, Mary Rottman of Highland Area Meals on Wheels, Linda Heinritz of Highland Garden Club, Kelly Dahm of Scout Troop #1040, Karen Nave of Highland Middle School-6 Science, Catherine Boulanger of Highland Woman’s Club, Angela Kim of Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library, and Susan Hooker of Highland Area Christian Service Ministry.

Middle row l to r: Don Johannes, HACF Grants Chairman; Brenda Hebrank representing Missionary Society of St. Therese, Erin Cotto of HHS Dance Team, Shannon Mallrich of Highland Arts Council, Kathy Sherman of St. Paul Catholic School, Stephanie Iberg of St. Paul Catholic School, Rick Embry of The Highland Home, Margie Duncan of Highland High School Math Department, Liza Basden of Highland High School Science Department, Gail Holthaus representing Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund, Diane Boeser of Relevant Pregnancy Options Center, Tom Varner of Hard Road Theatre Productions, Jerry Bennett of Heartland Community Chorus, Carol Porter and Jon Greve of Busey Bank, Banquet Sponsor.

Back row l to r: Lisa Smith of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mark Rosen of Highland Parks & Recreation, Adam Koishor of Optimist Baseball Field Improvement Committee, Wayne Henze of Knights of Columbus Council #1580, Jay Simpson of St. Jacob Elementary School, Mike Mercer of Boy Scout Troup 1043, Karen Munie of L.U.N.C.H. Bunch, and Jacob Rose of Highland Historical Society. Also receiving a grant but not available for the photo, was Derek Hacke of Highland Community Unit School District #5.

2019 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL - $86,635

2019 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL

$86,635

Gravius Memorial Library, Marine
$1,300.00
$1,300.00
Grounds Maintenance
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Greg Holthaus Memorial Charitable Fund
$4,100.00
$4,100.00
Youth Cardiac Screening
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Area Christian Service Ministry
$800.00
$800.00
Replacement of Food Surfaces
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Hard Road Theatre Productions
$3,300.00
$3,300.00
Replacement of Wireless Microphone System
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Community Unit School District #5
$2,462.00
$2,462.00
Sensory Room & Curriculum Needs
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Heartland Community Chorus
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Bose S1 PA Speakers
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland High School Dance Team
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Varsity Sequin Uniforms
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland High School Math Department
$1,284.00
$1,284.00
Scientific Calculators
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland High School Science Department
$5,581.00
$5,581.00
Enriching Science with Lab Technology Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Arts Council
$900.00
$990.00
Mobile Sound System
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Garden Club
$610.00
$610.00
A Living Wall at Glik Park
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Historical Society
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Renovations at Kaeser Park & Town Hall Bell Restoration
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Middle School
$282.00
$282.00
Supplies & Curriculum Materials for STEM Projects
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Scout Troop #1040
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Camping Gear Supplies for Hiking Treks
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Scout Troop #1043
$600.00
$600.00
New Patrol Boxes & Lanterns
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Woman’s Club
$1,215.00
$1,215.00
Book Bags for Early Readers
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$1,750.00
$1,750.00
Additional Shelving for the Young Adult
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

L.U.N.C.H.Bunch
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
2020 Summer L.U.N.C.H. Bunch Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Optimist Baseball Field Improvement Committee
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
For Field Improvements
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
$1,432.00
$1,432.00
Technology Updates & Positive Partnership Curriculum
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Jacob Elementary School
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Picnic Tables for Outdoor Classroom
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Paul Catholic School
$480.00
$480.00
Botley the Coding Robot Kits for Coding for Primary
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Paul Catholic School
$1,549.00
$1,549.00
Makerspace Lab Project
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

The Highland Home
$5,500.00
$5,500.00
Automatic Door Systems
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

2019 award per donor
$550.00
$550.00
To provide scholarship grants for mothers seeking higher education *$500 awarded to Kay Williamson (from 2018)
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

2019 recipient – Samantha Segrist
$1,350.00
$1,350.00
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
$550.00
$550.00
To benefit charitable giving programs of the Highland KC’s
Knights of Columbus Council #1580 Charitable Giving Fund

Korte Recreation Center
$20,900.00
$20,900.00
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
$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
$350.00
$350.00
To be used for technology purposes to benefit the library
Eunice L. & Victor H. Koch Technology Fund

Meals on Wheels Program
$300.00
$300.00
To benefit Meals on Wheels Program
Margye Liebler Baumgardner 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
$550.00
$550.00
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

2019 Recipients – Hannah Jansen & Kelsi Dant
$1,162.50/ea
$1,162.50/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
$2,325.00
$2,325.00
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
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
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
$200.00
$200.00
Used for Music & Technology programs
James A. Apken St. Paul Music and Technology Fund

2019 Scholarship Recipient – Taylor Ernst
$1,150.00
$1,150.00
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

2019 Recipient – Andrew Douglas
$900.00
$900.00
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

2019 Recipient – Lexys Gilliam
$200.00
$200.00
To provide scholarships for graduating Highland High School seniors
R. GUY MICHAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

2019 Scholarship Recipients –
$900.00 - Abigail Beyer (engineering), $900.00 - Katelyn Marti (nursing)
$900.00
$900.00
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
$1,800.00
$1,800.00
Benefits the Missionary Society of St. Therese
HEBRANK FAMILY FUND

Keystone Cemetery Association
$2,600.00
$2,600.00
Benefits Keystone Cemetery Association, St. Jacob
Marlin Fohne Charitable Fund