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!
Forty-eight grants totaling $55,825 were announced earlier this fall by the Highland Area Community Foundation grants committee. Grants awarded this year bring the total of Foundation grants awarded in the last 25 years to $1,138,812 benefiting 100 plus different groups.
Traditionally, these grant awards are announced at our Annual Grants Banquet sponsored by Busey Bank and held in October of each year. This year would have been our 25th anniversary banquet. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the 2020 banquet was cancelled. Some grant recipients were mailed their checks, while others were able to receive their grant awards at the Foundation office by appointment.
2020 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL - $55,825
2020 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL
$55,825
Anderson Cemetery Association
$450.00
$450.00
Push Mower & Trimmer for Cemetery Maintenance
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Boy Scout Troop #8040
$300.00
$300.00
Equipment Replacement
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Greg Holthaus Memorial Charitable Fund
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Youth Cardiac Screening
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Area Christian Service Ministry
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Exterior Walk-in Freezer Upgrades
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Area Senior Citizens Club
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Furnishings for their New Building
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Garden Club
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Picnic Table for Lila’s Garden
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland High School Math Department
$490.00
$490.00
XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 Graphic Tablets
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Primary School
$3,750.00
$3,750.00
Touchscreen Chromebooks for 1st Grade Classrooms
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Section Divider Signage
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
L.U.N.C.H. Bunch
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Towards 2021 L.U.N.C.H. Bunch Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Marine Elementary School
$500.00
$500.00
Towards a Digital Bulletin Board
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Meals on Wheels
$720.00
$720.00
Office Supplies
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
New Douglas Township Rec Plex
$500.00
$500.00
Accelerated Reading Books Project
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Technology Update Needs (2 Touch Screen Laptops)
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
St. Jacob Elementary School
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Landscaping for Outdoor Classrooms
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
The Highland Home
$2,165.00
$2,165.00
Meal Tray Delivery Cart & 48 Trays
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$300.00
$300.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
BILL AND JOAN SACKETT FAMILY FUND
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$250.00
$250.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK FUND
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
$200.00
$200.00
Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
ANNA LEE & CLINTON H. ROGIER MEMORIAL FUND
2020 award per donor
$500.00
$500.00
To provide scholarship grants for mothers seeking higher education *$500 awarded to Robin Ermer (from 2019), $450 carryover to 2021
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
2020 recipient – Ashley Knackstedt
$1,050.00
$1,050.00
To provide scholarship grants for graduating seniors of Highland High School
Highland Lions Club Scholarship Fund
Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.
$300.00
$300.00
For services provided in the Foundation’s service area
Nan Carpenter Memorial Designated Fund
Hospice of Southern Illinois
$200.00
$200.00
To benefit Hospice of Southern Illinois
Margye Liebler Baumgardner Fund
Knights of Columbus Council #1580
$400.00
$400.00
To benefit charitable giving programs of the Highland KC’s
Knights of Columbus Council #1580 Charitable Giving Fund
Korte Recreation Center
$14,250.00
$14,250.00
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
$150.00
$150.00
To provide water safety training & water therapy
Hamlin Water Safety Fund
Korte Recreation Center
$150.00
$150.00
To provide admission to the Korte Recreation Center for those less fortunate
Ron & Kathy Schneider Recreation Center Membership Fund
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$150.00
$150.00
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
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$400.00
$400.00
To benefit needs of the library
Jay W. & Catherine T.
Boulanger Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library Benefit Fund
Bill and Peg Pierce Police Education Fund
$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 (held this year; carry-over to 2021)
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
$1,825.00
$1,825.00
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
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
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
$150.00
$150.00
Used for Music & Technology programs
James A. Apken St. Paul Music and Technology Fund
2020 Scholarship Recipient – Susanne M. Himsel (teacher)
$900.00
$900.00
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
2020 Recipient – Andrew Douglas
$700.00
$700.00
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
2020 Recipient – Kelsey Knebel
$150.00
$150.00
To provide scholarships for graduating Highland High School seniors
