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History
of the Marshall County Community Foundation, Inc.
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1991
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The
Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF) was established
as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization on February 19, 1991
with the defined purpose of being a publicly-supported philanthropic
institution and a repository for funds which will serve the
citizens of Marshall County. The initial board of directors
consisted of: Jan M. Garrison (Plymouth), Betty L. Laramore
(Plymouth), Everett D. Colvin (Plymouth), Karen L. Dehne (Culver),
and Phil Reidenbach (Bremen). Jan Garrison served as the first
President of the board of directors. The incorporators of the
Marshall County Community Foundation were: Jan. M. Garrison,
G. Dean Byers, and Ronald D. Gifford all of Plymouth. The original,
and only, office of the MCCF is its current location at 2701
N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana.
The MCCF
is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 30 volunteer
citizens from throughout Marshall County who are dedicated
to serving the best interests of all concerned. The county
is divided into three tiers: Northern, Central, and Southern
with eight board members from each tier plus six at-large
positions. Board members are charged with the responsibility
of administering the endowment funds contributed by individuals,
businesses, corporations, other foundations, and units of
government. The funds are invested for both income and growth,
consistent with prudence and the preservation of capitol.
Each year, earnings from the unrestricted funds are distributed
as grants for worthy charitable purposes throughout Marshall
County. The MCCF is a public charity and distributions are
solely limited to 501(c)(3) organizations.
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1992
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MCCF
introduces itself to the citizens of Marshall County. First
board of directors is elected. From 1992 to 1995 thirty-four
endowed funds were established to meet the charitable needs
of the founding contributors. Assets approached $800,000. |
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1993
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Lilly Endowment gifts enabled the MCCF to give grants totaling
$20,000.
From 1993 to 1996 the MCCF was able to award grants totaling
$150,000. |
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1995
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In
January the MCCF and the United Way of Marshall County (UWMC)
establish a working relationship under one management team.
MCCF hires its first executive director - R. Jeffrey Honzik.
Leadership Marshall County (LMC) - The MCCF and the UWMC began
a strategic program in 1995 called Leadership Marshall County
to fill an existing vacuum of leaders and potential board members
for various organizations in our community. Everett Colvin,
then president of the United Way of Marshall County and Dave
Gibson, then president of the MCCF, and board members from both
organizations plus representatives from Ancilla College, Culver
Academies, and the Bremen and Plymouth Chambers of Commerce
composed the first steering committee. Bill Shustowksi, then
President of Ancilla College and a new MCCF board member lead
the creation of curriculum and brochure for the new program.
The LMC program is designed to identify, motivate, and develop
community leaders through education and skills development,
involving sessions taught by currently established leaders in
Marshall County government, education, economic development,
arts, tourism, health and human services, and criminal justice.
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1996
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The
City of Plymouth established a one million dollar endowment
in the MCCF, the first municipality in the State of Indiana
to do so.
The MCCF completes the GIFT I Initiative, ensuring the Foundation's
future. |
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1997
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The
MCCF hosts a community celebration and brings the South Bend
Symphony Orchestra to Centennial Park at the Young Outdoor Amphitheater.
MCCF assets grow to over $5 million dollars with 67 separate
funds. |
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1998
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The
Leman family establishes the largest single gift in the MCCF
by creating three charitable trusts.
The MCCF begins to administer the Lilly Endowment Community
Scholarship Program. Through this program, area high school
students are able to attend an Indiana college or university
with full tuition and fees paid by the Lilly Endowment. |
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1999
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The
MCCF successfully completes Gift III, another million-dollar
initiative. Total assets reach $10 million dollars and a professional
money manager, Fund Evaluation Group (FEG) was hired. |
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2000
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The
MCCF successfully completes Gift IV, a 1.4 million-dollar initiative
and reaches $15 million dollars in total assets. |
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2001
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The
first web site for MCCF was created by Ginny Gibson, Chair,
Public/Donor Relations. |
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2002
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The
MCCF was a major player in securing a five million dollar CAPE
(Community Alliances to Promote Education) Grant-the largest
single grant ever, public or private, to Marshall County. |
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2003
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The
MCCF successfully completes Gift V, a 1.8 million-dollar initiative
and almost reaches $20 million in total assets with 227 separate
funds.
The MCCF institutes the "Friends of the Foundation" award which
honors individuals and/or organizations that have made significant
contributions over the years to the growth and development of
the Foundation. The award provides $50,000 towards a new or
existing fund at the MCCF chosen by the recipient. The first
honoree was Wilma S. Leman. |
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2004
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The
MCCF completes a yearlong community needs assessment which researched
the needs in Marshall County and explored the best ways to invest
grant making dollars.
Total assets of the MCCF exceed $20 million dollars. |
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2005
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MCCF
begins planning for a 3-year asset development and strategic
plan. |
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2006
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MCCF
honors Will & June Erwin with the Friends of the Foundation
award. With the $50,000 award they established the Tony and
Mary Woods Endowment Fund to benefit Heart & Hands, Inc.
MCCF executive director R. Jeffrey Honzik retires. |
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2007
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MCCF
hires new executive director Jennifer S. Maddox.
Total Foundation assets exceed $25 million dollars.
The MCCF web site is updated with new look.
MCCF launches the Generations Initiative on May 1, 2007.
MCCF launches the Pennies from Heaven Youth Philanthropy program.
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inception the MCCF has awarded over $8.9 million in grants to
the community. |
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