Grants Awarded for 2013

Vonnegut Fund

Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Sediment core sampling in Lake Maxinkuckee $10,000
Lake Maxinkuckee Association Purchase of a marine thermal camera $3,000

Total $13,000

Community Fund Fall Round

Antiquarian and Historical Society of Culver/Visitors Center for Culver Establish visitors center through renovations of museum and purchase of equipment and furniture $15,000
Beyond the Boundaries Continue education for 10 teacher who participated in training for dyslexic students $2,250
Boy Scouts Troop #251 Box cargo trailer for camping equipment $4,000
Church of the Heartland-Bourbon/Blue and Gold After School Program Educational and entertainment equipment to establish Blue and Gold after school program  $1,800
Junior Achievement Increase the JA program to include 10 new classrooms in Marshall County $4,500
Lincoln Jr. High School Purchase of equipment to start Robotics Club $3,100
Marshall County Neighborhood Center  Cargo van to transport food foundations and food orders $15,000
Muscular Dystrophy Association Help fund 2014 MDA Summer Camp for ages 6-17 $1,200
Trinity United Methodist Church Implement Kids' Hope USA Program to provide mentoring for at-risk youth $2,500
Triton School Corporation New e-books for Jr./Sr. High School Media Center $10,500
Triton School Corporation 5 infant simulators with training packages and Real Care Health Trio package for Family and Consumer Science Class $15,000
Women's Care Center Building repairs and renovations $19,000
Blessings in a Backpack Provides elementary school children with a backpack filled with food to take home for the weekend $5,000

Total $68,800.00

Community Fund Spring Round

Ancilla Domini Sister, Inc. Messiah Performance – Local choir with South Bend Symphony Orchestra $5,000 
Argos High School State and National Competition for Business Professionals of America $4,000
Bourbon Community Awareness Incorporation of Triton Patriotic town mural in Bourbon $2,500
Bremen Girls Softball League To purchase softball gear $1,200
Culver Boys and Girls Club Mind, Body and Soul Program $2,500
Culver Community High School Sound System for public auditorium $5,000
Encore Performing Arts Center Encore Music in the Park Series: Latino Program $1,000
Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund Purchase office equipment $1,325
Leadership Marshall County Support program – general expenses $1,500
Marshall County Melody Maker Performance apparel and small sound system $1,100
Marshall-Starke Development Center Carpet for conference room, classroom and break room $8,800
Plymouth Aquatic Club Feasibility study for new community pool $5,000
Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Support for second Friday Christmas Events $1,000
Plymouth High School New Tech Network $5,000/five years – year 2 $5,000
Plymouth High School Equipment for new Robotics Club $15,000
Plymouth Tennis Club Support for capital improvement campaign for new tennis courts $1,950
Triton Summer League Site work for new concession stand $10,000
Youth Leadership Marshall County General Expenses $1,500

Total $68,800