
Everyone deserves to be remembered.
At Marion Community Foundation, you can create a memorial fund to honor someone special and keep their memory alive forever.
Here’s How It Works:

Choose a Charity
Pick a local cause or organization that meant a lot to your loved one–like a church, school, or nonprofit

Invite Others to Contribute
Ask family and friends to donate to the fund in memory or in honor of your loved one.

Keep Their Memory Alive
The fund will carry their name and continue to help others in your community for years to come.

GIVE to a
Memorial Fund
To make memorial contributions via our secure, online giving portal, click on the name of the person you wish to honor.
Remember & Celebrate a Loved One
Why Choose Marion Community Foundation?
We manage over 500 charitable funds and scholarships started by families just like yours. These funds support the local causes their loved ones cared about most.

How to Start a Memorial Fund
Starting a memorial fund is simple. Our staff can help you every step of the way.
- Call Us: We’ve been helping families for over 27 years. We’ll guide you kindly and respectfully. 740-387-9704
- We’ll Help Set Up the Fund: We can provide you with the appropriate wording for the obituary so friends and family know how to give.
- Name the Fund & Choose Who It Help:
You decide what the fund supports—like a church, school, nonprofit, or scholarship.
Your fund will
keep your
loved one’s
memory alive
by helping others—forever.

You have options when it comes to giving:
- Permanent Fund
A lasting fund in your loved one’s name that gives yearly to causes or scholarships. We’ll help you reach the minimum needed, at a pace that works for you. - Temporary Fund
A short-term fund that supports immediate needs for a limited time, based on the amount you give. - One-time Gift
Donate once to any of our 500+ existing funds that support scholarships and local nonprofits.
Click HERE to explore current funds. - Special Memorial Funds
Give to our Forever Remembered Fund or Community’s Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor your loved one this year.
Have questions or ready to get started? We’re here to help.
Learn more: Donate Now | Legacy: Establishing a Fund | Give to a Fund