Veteran’s Headstone Restoration Fund
This fund is established for the cleaning and restoration of veteran’s headstones. Donations are accepted.
Community Project Funds
Russell and Ruby Sherman Memorial Basketball Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 2022 by their family to honor the couple’s avid love for CCHS basketball that spanned over eight decades. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating member of both the CCHS girls’ and boys’ basketball team who has demonstrated leadership, teamwork, determination, and a love for the spirit of …
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Mark Gradeless Welding Scholarship
This award was created in 2021 to honor the life of Mark “Grady” Gradeless. A 1977 graduate of Columbia City Joint High School, he worked at Dana Corporation, where he tirelessly serviced machines from the age of 18 until his retirement. “Grady” was a member of the United Auto Workers, Steelworkers Union and could often …
Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow Fund
This fund is established to help with expenses for the Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow. Click here to learn more about the Pow Wow.
Night to Shine
This fund was established to help with expenses for the annual Tim Tebow Night To Shine in Whitley County, a special needs prom in February. To learn more about Night to Shine, watch this Night to Shine Video. Local Night to Shine Facebook Video.
Northeast Indiana Warbirds
This fund was established to support the Northeast Indiana Warbirds, a local hockey team that plays in benefit hockey matches for local nonprofits. To learn about the Northeast Indiana Warbirds, check out their Facebook page.
Todd Jagger Scholarship and Golf Fund
This fund was established to help with the fundraising and golf outing for the Todd Jagger Memorial Scholarship. Started in 2009, this award was created the family of Todd Jagger and is presented to a senior wrestler with at least a 3.0 GPA and who mirrors Todd’s love of wrestling for Columbia City High School. …
Micropulse Employee Giving Fund
Micropulse Corporation of Columbia City, a premier manufacturer of orthopedic instrumentation, engages in philanthropy in a unique way. Several times a year a check is sent to the Community Foundation of Whitley County to be distributed to the charities of choice of their individual employees. Based on factors such as years of service, a dollar …
Gamble Bower Love Out Loud Fund
This fund was established to help with mental health issues for the LBGQT population.
Scientific and Regulatory Consultants Donor Advised Fund
Established by Scientific and Regulatory Consultants, Inc., this fund allows for on-going input from the donors and permits distribution to any charitable project or cause. The donor, their designee, or an advisory group makes recommendations as to where grants should be made. Final grant making authority rests with the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors.
