GIFT VII Matching Fund Grant Announcement! 7th December 2018 Rush County Community Foundation has received a grant of $500,000.00 as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s seventh phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative. With GIFT VII, … Read more
The Pat and Martha Todd Charitable Fund George Patrick “Pat” and Martha Todd were born and raised in Rushville and spent much of their lives helping their community. They ran Todd Funeral Home, created an ambulance service … Read more
The Robert Meyer and Family 4-H Scholarship Robert “Bob” Meyer was a man dedicated to his craft and community. He was a fair and supportive 4-H leader for 55 years, helping Rush County children with their projects … Read more
#ScholarUpdates – Barbara Hershberger 28th November 2018 Barbara Hershberger was awarded the Lilly Endowment Scholarship for 2018. As a graduate of Rushville Consolidated High School in 2018, Barbara elected to continue her education at Butler University in … Read more
The Carol Niehoff Hardwick Memorial Scholarship Fund The Carol Niehoff Hardwick Memorial Scholarship Fund was created by Carol’s mother, Jan Niehoff, to honor her memory after she passed away in 1995. The scholarship is intended for a … Read more
The Jack and Cinda Brown Basketball Mental Attitude Scholarship Fund Jack and Cinda Brown both graduated from Indiana University as well-rounded students and athletes. They led dedicated careers as teachers and coaches, for which they both received numerous awards for … Read more
The Wayne L. and Evelyn J. Miller Community Fund Wayne and Evelyn Miller shared many things during their 61-year marriage, including their passion for helping their community. Both Wayne and Evelyn were very active volunteers for multiple charities and … Read more
The Bob Priddy Sports Partner Fund Robert “Bob” Priddy was a man who dedicated his life to helping others, whether that be through the numerous sports teams he coached or simply being there to lend a … Read more
The Charles E. and Jane Power Niccum Fund Charles and Jane Niccum are hardworking Rush County residents that believe in giving back whenever possible. Their generous spirit is what lead them to create the Charles E. and Jane … Read more
The Martha Perin Community Grant Fund The Martha Perin Community Grant Fund was established in 2015 by her son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Kim Perin. This fund was created in the hopes of carrying on Martha’s … Read more