Our Directory of Funds
Browse below to view all of the funds currently managed by Marion Community Foundation. Click on the stories to learn more and/or to make a donation to that fund.
You can also search our funds by keyword using the search box below.
“Live your life for what tomorrow has to offer, not for what yesterday has taken away.”
This prophetic quote used by Stormy Ray Cushing accurately summarizes …
Centenarian A. Merle Hamilton, life-long Marion resident and noted philanthropist, created an enduring legacy in Marion in general and, specifically, with Marion Community Foundation. During …
The Hazel B. & A.B. Augenstein Scholarship Fund is Marion Community Foundation’s first multi-year scholarship. Created in 2009, it supports graduating seniors of River Valley …
The Adam Johnston Memorial Scholarship honors the young life of its namesake, son of Tom and Ruth Johnston of Marion. Adam passed away a few …
The Al & Karen Goldsberry Fund is a donor advised fund established in 2017. It allows the Goldsberry family to award grants in support of …
Alex knew no enemy in his lifetime — only the friendship he would gain by knowing you. His smile brightened any room, his laugh was contagious, and …
Created in 2007 from the estate of Helen L. Alex, this fund makes annual awards in support of higher education for seniors from Marion Harding …
Following the unexpected passing of their son, Alex Masters, a memorial scholarship fund was created at the River Valley Education Foundation by Randy and Kathy …
This donor advised fund was created in 2022 by Lars and Brooke Olson. While the Olson’s serve as the fund’s donor advisors (Lars is the …
The Allyson M. Haycox Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2020 to honor Allyson (1953-2020) following her passing after a courageous battle fighting ovarian cancer. …
The Altrusa Club of Marion migrated their scholarship program to Marion Community Foundation in 2020, creating the Altrusa Club of Marion Scholarships Funds I and …
Created in 2022 by the membership of Marion’s American Legion Post 162, this fund will support college scholarships for Marion County students who have been …
