Community Foundation of Noble County

Office Closed 11/17

November 14, 2023/in News /by Jennifer Norris

Top Honor Students Interviewed

October 19, 2023/in News /by Jennifer Norris

The Community Foundation of Noble County recently interviewed ten top honor students in the final phase of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship nomination process for Noble County. These students were selected to interview based on their applications submitted in September to the community foundation which were reviewed by a panel of judges representing the central, east and west part of Noble County.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides four years of full-tuition and required fees awarded to one well-rounded high school senior who resides in Noble County, who will receive a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school by the end of June 2024 and will pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. Community Foundation of Noble County also requires community service, volunteerism, extra-curricular activities/work experience, leadership roles and honors and awards and at least a 3.80 high school grade point average.

Students interviewed were:
Benjamin Barker – East Noble High School
Elizabeth Dreibelbis – Churubusco High School
Keith Knafel – Central Noble Jr./Sr. High School
Madison Lehman – Churubusco High School
Lauren Munson – East Noble High School
Warner Ott – Churubusco High School
Erin Pippenger – East Noble High School
Sadie Potts – East Noble High School
Sydnee Przemielewski – Churubusco High School
Alyssa Speicher – East Noble High School

Names of the top candidates will be submitted to Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc for final selection of the recipient. ICI is a nonprofit organization that represents 29 regionally accredited, degree-granting, nonprofit, private colleges, and universities in the state. The Noble County recipient of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be announced in early December 2023. Finalists not selected for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Community Foundation of Noble County

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships are the result of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to 1) to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana; 2) to increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and 3) to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities throughout the state. A total of 147 Lilly scholarships are awarded statewide.

Pictured from left are:
Erin Pippenger, Keith Knafel, Warner Ott, Alyssa Speicher, Benjamin Barker, Lauren Munson, Sadie Potts, Madison Lehman, Sydnee Przemielewski, Elizabeth Dreibelbis.

Write A Will Workshop 9/14/2023

August 18, 2023/in News /by Jennifer Norris

The Community Foundation of Noble County is offering a free Write A Will information workshop. This is open to the public and registration is required. The date for the Write A Will Workshop is set for Thursday, September 14, 2023. Two different time sessions are scheduled. Attend a morning session in Kendallville at the Noble County Council on Aging located at 516 S. Main Street beginning at 10 am to Noon or late afternoon 4 pm to 6 pm at the Ligonier Public Library at 300 S. Main Street. Learn from Attorneys Douglas J. Atz and Jacob D. Atz of Atz Law Office LLC how to create a simple will. Registration is required by calling 260.894.3335 or email Jennifer@cfnoble.org.

3 Match Opportunities

August 15, 2023/in Uncategorized /by Jennifer Norris

PRESS RELEASE

August 15, 2023

The Community Foundation of Noble County is excited to share three great opportunities to support your favorite fund and support the good works of the community foundation. The Board of Directors has approved not one but three match opportunities and set aside $100,000 for each of the three matches. The maximum amount matched will be $10k per named organization fund and these opportunities are first come first serve.

MATCH OPPORTUNITIES
• $1 for $1 for gifts made to the Community Impact Fund
• $1 for $1 for gifts made to new and existing endowment funds *Restrictions apply.
• $2 for $1 for gifts made to the Operating Endowment Fund

*Gifts to spendable (‘gifts to cash’) are not eligible. Existing named organization funds, that have more than one fund, are eligible for a maximum of $10k to one named organization fund. The $10k maximum match applies to all new and existing endowment funds.

The match opportunities will begin August 15, 2023, and conclude May 31, 2024, or until the dollars are allocated.

The Community Impact Fund provides support through grants to agencies and organizations that make Noble County a better place to call home. Grant opportunities include non-profit agencies/organizations, and local school districts, area police departments/fire departments and many others. When the Community Impact Fund grows, the more funding available for these non-profit agencies/organizations and schools can be awarded.

New and existing endowment funds serve as support to designated non-profits and scholarships. When the endowment grows for these funds so does the distribution. Existing named organization/agency funds are encouraged to grow their endowment support. If you are interested in starting a new endowment fund to support your favorite cause, contact Margarita White at Margarita@CFNoble.org or 260.894.3335.

The Community Foundation’s Operating Endowment Fund supports the operating budget of the Foundation. This funding ensures the foundation can continue to provide staffing to oversee the grantmaking processes, scholarship management, financial prudence, leadership, and youth philanthropy that has been provided over the last 32 years.

Donors and fund representatives are asked to consider a gift to grow the endowment funds that make Noble County a better place to call home. Your generosity, in any amount, makes a difference in Noble County.

To give online visit CFNoble.org/donate or mail a check to Community Foundation of Noble County, PO Box 210, Ligonier IN 46767.

By working together, with everyone contributing what they can, a greater good is achieved.

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Welcome Miriam Kline

May 31, 2023/in News /by Jennifer Norris

The Community Foundation of Noble County is pleased to announce Miriam Kline has accepted the summer administrative assistant/intern position. Miriam is a recent graduate of Churubusco High School. She played 4 years of varsity tennis, participated in band for 7 years, and is the president of her 4-H club, Helping Hands. She will be attending Huntington University this fall to double major in Communications and Public Relations.

Welcome Miriam!

Office Closed 5/24/23

May 23, 2023/in Uncategorized /by Jennifer Norris

2023 Scholarship Recipients Announced

May 23, 2023/in News /by Jennifer Norris

PRESS RELEASE
May 23, 2023

After years of schooling, tests, and studying, Noble County high school seniors and college/adult-age students were awarded for their achievements on behalf of the Community Foundation of Noble County. Central Noble, Churubusco, East Noble, Lakewood Park Christian School, Prairie Heights, and West Noble high schools each hosted an honors night/day to award their high school seniors with these scholarships and applaud their hard work. A staggering $194,000 was awarded to these hard-working students, thanks to the generosity of donors and the Community Foundation of Noble County.

Jennifer Shultz, Director of Communications and Scholarship said “The Community Foundation of Noble County is honored to offer over 55 unique scholarship opportunities with a wide G.P.A. range to our area high school seniors, college students, and adults who seek to reach their career goals. We appreciate the partnerships with our donors who wish to leave a legacy by offering such opportunities. We are grateful for the time commitment by the volunteer committee members to review the scholarship applications. The community foundation looks forward to the continued support of area schools, volunteers, and donors as the 2024 scholarship season begins in late November 2023”.

To learn more about applying for scholarships, visit cfnoble.org/scholarships. For additional information or questions, contact Jennifer Shultz by email at Jennifer@cfnoble.org, by phone at (260) 894-3335.

Central Noble Jr/High School Scholarship Recipients

Brayden Fletcher, 2023 Carol Ann Tieman Scholarship

Brayden Fletcher, 2023 Cathy S. Knopp Theatrical Scholarship

Elisabeth Mains, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Bachelor’s Program Scholarship

Jonah Hopf, 2023 Art and Jeanne Howard 4-H Scholarship

Kya Lock, 2023 John E. and Joan E. Robinson Scholarship in Memory of their son Bill Robinson

Kya Lock, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 2

Kyndal Pease, 2023 Jack R. and Maxine C. Frymier Scholars Award

Kyndal Pease, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Education Scholarship

Lena Jackson, 2023 Charles and Bernard Duesler Scholarship

Lena Jackson, 2023 Dr. David and Alvena VanMeter Scholarship

Madison Vice, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Medical Profession Scholarship

McKenzie Tracy , 2023 Hazel Brown Truelove Scholarship

Churubusco High School Scholarship Recipients

Eva Refeld, 2023 John E. and Joan E. Robinson Scholarship in Memory of their son Bill Robinson

Eva Refeld, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Hailey Holbrook, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Kena Hamman, 2023 Tony and Gertrude Kichler Scholarship

Miriam Kline, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

East Noble High School Scholarship Recipients

Addison Dills, 2023 Clarence and Marie Woolf Scholarship

Addison Dills, 2023 Hilda H. Rehwinkel Scholarship

Addison Dills, 2023 Max Sneary, M.D. Memorial Scholarship

Addison Dills, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Medical Profession Scholarship

Addison Dills, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Gabriel Zimmerman, 2023 Benjamin Murray Memorial Scholarship

Gabriel Zimmerman, 2023 Captain James M. Treesh Scholarship

Gabriel Zimmerman, 2023 East Noble Class of 1969 Scholarship

Gabriel Zimmerman, 2023 Talia Joy Smith “Performing Arts” Scholarship

Jenna Trout, 2023 Benjamin Murray Memorial Scholarship

Kati Mosley, 2023 Cecil C. and Bettie I. Smith Scholarship

Khloe Pankop, 2023 Benjamin B. and Kathleen June Earley Memorial Scholarship

Kolton Hunt, 2023 Paul Pelikan Memorial Scholarship

Kya Mosley, 2023 Joseph A. and Lolita J. Hornett Memorial Scholarship

Laney Schlichtenmyer, 2023 Delta Theta Tau Sorority IOTA IOTA Chapter Scholarshp Fund in Memory of Tammi Riecke

Laney Schlichtenmyer, 2023 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Scholarship

Max Bender, 2023 John E. and Joan E. Robinson Scholarship in Memory of their son Bill Robinson

Max Bender, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 1

Max Bender, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 2

Max Bender, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Molly McCord, 2023 Trent Zuehsow Memorial Scholarship

Rachel Becker, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Education Scholarship

Rachel Becker, 2023 Peter R. Bottomley Scholarship

Rachel Becker, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Robert Rogers, 2023 Arthur and Hazel Auer Scholarship

Robert Rogers, 2023 Dave Smith Memorial Scholarship

Robert Rogers, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Bachelor’s Program Scholarship

Sage Lawrence, 2023 John and Mary Schermerhorn Memorial Scholarship

Lakewood Park Christian School Recipient
Austin Shepherd, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

West Noble High School Scholarship Recipients

Adalie Harper, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Bachelor’s Program Scholarship

Andrew Saggars, 2023 Chuck Schlemmer Memorial Scholarship

Avery Kruger, 2023 P.U.L.S.E. SENIOR Scholarship

Benjamin Shaw, 2023 Caitlyn Marie Halferty Memorial Scholarship

Benjamin Shaw, 2023 Doris Gene Alber Ferrari Scholarship

Benjamin Shaw, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Education Scholarship

Benjamin Shaw, 2023 Timothy J. Martin Memorial Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 John E. and Joan E. Robinson Scholarship in Memory of their son Bill Robinson

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Ligonier Elks Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 1

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Noble County Retired Teachers’ Association in Memory of Deceased Teachers

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Medical Profession Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Prudence E. Gardner Memorial Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Susan A. Price Memorial Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Susan Marie Stone Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Emily Mawhorter, 2023 Cromwell High School Alumni Scholarship

Emily Mawhorter, 2023 Ligonier Elks Scholarship

Emily Mawhorter, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 1

Emily Mawhorter, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 2

Grant Flora, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Isabella Bartlett, 2023 Doris Gene Alber Ferrari Scholarship

Isabella Bartlett, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Education Scholarship

Isaiah Lowe, 2023 Brandon A. Replogle “Celebrate the Arts” Memorial Scholarship

Joshua Ness, 2023 Gerald and Catheleen Hayes Scholarship

Joshua Ness, 2023 Jennie Thompson Scholarship

Kennidy Doege, 2023 Russell Smith Music Scholarship

Lee Stringfellow , 2023 Edgell Vocational Scholarship

Lee Stringfellow , 2023 Edward and Beverly Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship

Lee Stringfellow , 2023 Wawaka Alumni Scholarship

Prairie Heights High School Scholarship Recipient

Isaac Derbyshire, 2023 Kris Campbell “Any Dream Will Do” Scholarship

College/Adult Scholarship Recipients

Aletha Hoover, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Austin Liepe, 2023 Nathan Shumaker Memorial Scholarship

Austin Liepe, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Bergen Tom, 2023 Hal Prickett Memorial Scholarship

Jackson Hoover, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Kolton Bailey, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Kolton Bailey, 2023 Paul Glass Memorial Scholarship

Lillian Mast, 2023 Chuck Schlemmer Memorial College Scholarship

Lillian Mast, 2023 Fred and Mildred Seymoure (Young) Memorial Scholarship

Lillian Mast, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Mariah Maley, 2023 Dr. Richard R. (MD) and Theresa M. Gutstein Memorial Scholarship

Mariah Maley, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Stephanie Lewis, 2023 Max and Elizabeth Roesler Memorial Scholarship

Susan Haviland, 2023 Max and Elizabeth Roesler Memorial Scholarship

Will Hoover, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

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Welcome Jazmin Herrera

May 22, 2023/in News /by Jennifer Norris

The Community Foundation of Noble County is pleased to announce Jazmin Herrera has accepted the role of the Program Director. Jazmin grew up in Ligonier and has roots in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She graduated from West Noble High School in 2016 and then received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Saint Mary’s College. Recently, Jazmin graduated with her Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Jazmin is passionate about serving and creating equitable opportunities for underrepresented populations. She strives to be a changemaker wherever and whenever.

She is a mother to the cutest 21-month old named Gael and loves to spend time with her family. In her free time, you can find her cooking and having delicious Mexican meals with her family.

Jazmin will oversee the Foundation’s grant requests and our youth philanthropy group, P.U.L.S.E. of Noble County. She can be reached at Jazmin@CFNoble.org or by calling the office.

Contact Jazmin at Jazmin@CFNoble.org or during office hours at 260.894.3335.

Welcome Jazmin!