The Carroll County Community Foundation announced that it awarded $798,049.72 to local nonprofits and students in 2024 as a means of demonstrating its continued commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Carroll County.
The funds were distributed through various grant programs and scholarships to support a wide range of community needs and educational pursuits. Carroll County Community Foundation Services Committee Chair Jake Adams commented about the grants and scholarships.
“This significant investment in our community reflects the generosity of our donors and the vital role the Foundation plays in supporting local initiatives,” Adams said. “We’re honored to facilitate this level of grantmaking, which will have a lasting impact on our nonprofits, students, and the broader community.”
Examples of grants made in 2024 include:
Grants from Unrestricted Community Endowment Funds: These flexible funds allow donors to entrust the Foundation with selecting programs that address evolving community challenges through a competitive grant process.
- $10,000 for Carroll County Council on Aging’s transportation program
- $5,000 for Wabash & Erie Canal to purchase a new park mower
- $25,000 for Childrens Garden Carroll County to complete kitchen
- $10,000 for Family Health Clinic of Carroll County for mobile trailer outreach
- And many more
Grants from Designated/Agency Funds: Designated funds provide consistent financial support for specific organizations identified by donors.
- $162,587.00 to Camp Tecumseh from the John Richard and Joan L. McCain fund for Camp Tecumseh
- $4,199.00 to Camden-Jackson Public Library from the Katheryn Weinberger Library Fund
- $1,665.00 to Carroll Co. Historical Society from the M.E. ‘Pete’ and Joan Jackson Community Fund
- And many more
Additional grants were awarded through Field of Interest Funds, Donor Advised Funds and Scholarship Funds aimed at advancing education and addressing targeted community priorities.
– Photos courtesy of the Community Foundation
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