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!
2021 HACF GRANT RECIPIENTS
Representatives of area organizations receiving grants from the Highland Area Community Foundation included the following:
Seated, l to r: Luanne Murphy of Highland Community Chorus; Emily Wilson of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital; April Foutch of Highland Primary School; Mary Jane Campbell of Highland Woman’s Club, Melissa Mollitor of Gravius Memorial Library, Marine; Elaine Matzenbacher of Hospice of Southern Illinois; Amanda Kernan of Metro East Humane Society; Diane Williams of Highland Area Christian Service Ministry; Erin Cotto of HHS Dance Team; Haidee Todora of St. Paul Catholic School; and Holly Wrobbel of Holly’s Hope.
Middle row, l to r: Gail Washenko of Busey Bank, Banquet Sponsor; Lynnette Schuepbach of Highland Arts Council; John Johnson of Highland Garden Club; Brenda Hebrank of Missionary Society of St. Therese; Rick Embry of Highland Home; Brent James of HHS Math Department; Steve Aebischer of Keystone Cemetery Association; Steve Klingbeil of NICE Foundation; Tricia Blasdel of Relevant Pregnancy Options Center; Jacob Rose of Highland Historical Society; Angela Kim of Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library; Laura Rucker of Holly’s Hope; Missy Loyet of L.U.N.C.H Bunch; and Jeff Hebrank, Grants Chair and President of Highland Area Community Foundation.
Back row, l to r: Carol Porter of Busey Bank, Banquet Sponsor; Derek Haake of Highland Community Schools; Karla Tebbe of St. Rose School; Jay Simpson of St. Jacob Elementary School; Mike Speers of Marine Elementary School; Elmer Emig of Highland Area Senior Citizens; Kim White of Knights of Columbus Council #1580; Casey Lohman of Boy Scout Troop #8043; Carlos Munguia of Hard Road Theatre Productions; and Mark Rosen of City of Highland Parks and Recreation.
2021 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL - $96,404
2021 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL
$96,404
Gravius Memorial Library – Marine
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Subfloor and Carpet Replacement
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Hard Road Theatre
$2,677.00
$2,677.00
Lighting & Sound Equipment
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Heartland Community Chorus
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Sheet Music Funding
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Area Christian Service Ministry
$1,283.00
$1,283.00
Computer 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 Arts Council
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Weinheimer Mural Project
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Boy Scout Troop #8043
$850.00
$850.00
New Tents
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Garden Club
$490.00
$490.00
Outdoor Sign for Lila’s Garden
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Garden Club
$350.00
$350.00
Perennial Cactus & Succulent Garden
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland High School Dance Team
$600.00
$600.00
HHS JV Uniforms
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland High Math Department
$1,084.00
$1,084.00
Vernier Sensors
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Historical Society
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
Digitalization of Highland’s History
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Knights of Columbus Council #1580
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Handicapped Accessible Electric Doors
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Primary School
$1,216.00
$1,216.00
Igniting a Love for Reading Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Woman’s Club
$2,135.00
$2,135.00
Highland Primary Literacy Project
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Holly’s House of Hope
$2,633.00
$2,633.00
Storage Area Improvements
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Self-Check-Out Station
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
L.U.N.C.H. Bunch
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Towards 2022 L.U.N.C.H. Bunch Program
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Marine Elementary School
$500.00
$500.00
Library Remodel
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Metro East Humane Society
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Renovations to Highland Facility
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
$1,864.00
$1.864.00
Camera and Two Cribs w/Mattresses
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
St. Jacob Elementary School
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
K through 5th Grade Collaborative Classroom Curriculum
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
St. Paul Catholic School
$5,220.00
$5,220.00
Touchscreen Tablets for Younger Students
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
St. Paul Catholic School
$770.00
$770.00
Teacher Webcams
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
St. Rose School
$3,500.00
$3.500.00
Cafeteria Tables
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
The Highland Home
$2,132.00
$2,132.00
Outside Patio Furniture
GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
The NICE Foundation
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Warehouse Heating Project
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
2021 award per donor
$500.00
$500.00
To provide scholarship grants for mothers seeking higher education *Not awarded in 2021 - $500 carryover to 2022
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
2021 recipient – Joshua A. Loeh
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
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
$13,800.00
$13,800.00
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
$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
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
$550.00
$550.00
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
$250.00
$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 2022)
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
$150.00
$150.00
Used to benefit various client programs
Wick Charitable Fund in Memory of Martin Wick
2021 Recipient – Hannah Geest
$1415.00
2021 Recipient – Jenna Fenton
$710.00
$1415.00 & $710.00
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
$2,125.00
$2,125.00
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
$200.00
$200.00
To benefit operations of the hospital
Clinton “Pete” Kerin St. Joseph Hospital Fun
St. Paul Catholic School
$1,800.00
$1,800.00
Used for Music & Technology programs
James A. Apken St. Paul Music and Technology Fund
2021 Scholarship Recipient – HCUSD#5 Libraries
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
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
Highland Historical Society
$250.00
$250.00
To benefit various organizations on a rotating basis
Margye Liebler Baumgardner Fund
2021 Recipient – Brock Dean Holzinger
$800.00
$800.00
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
2021 Recipient – Jack W. Geest
$200.00
$200.00
To provide scholarships for graduating Highland High School seniors
