OUR FUNDS

22029 – Lima Basketball – Addy
The Lima Basketball Fund encourages young women and men through the use of Basketball and science programming to pursue their interests in both sports and STEM-related endeavors.

2030 – Lima Basketball – Pughsley
The Lima Basketball Fund encourages young women and men through the use of Basketball and science programming to pursue their interests in both sports and STEM-related endeavors.

2201 Anonymous Fund

A. Keith Moyer and Harriett J. Moyer Fund
Mrs. Moyer created this fund to benefit Bluffton University’s Nature Preserve and its education center. The Moyer Center is the realization of an idea she and her late husband, Keith Moyer (both Alumni), had discussed after they retired and returned to Bluffton following careers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Center and Preserve are dedicated to field study in the sciences, programming for recreational leadership, and environmental and sustainability education for the public.

Adrian G. and Anne M. Werst Fund
The Adrian G. and Anne M. Werst Scholarship is made available to graduating high school seniors whose father or grandfather are currently, or in the past have been, a member in good standing of the 10th Masonic District under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge.

Allen County 9/11 Memorial Foundation
In the timeline of history, there are few dates with more meaning to Americans than September 11, 2001. That was the day that terrorists killed 2,977 innocent people at the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. As time marches forward, the events and consequences of that day cannot be allowed to fade into obscurity. This is a task that we will address with a new and significant educational project and monument to heroes, heroism, and patriotism. In addition to the imposing structure itself, located at the Greater Lima Region Park & Amphitheater in downtown Lima, we will work with school systems to keep the facts of 9/11 for students of today who were not even born in 2001. The Fund aims to provide educational programming related to the events of September 11, 2001; to provide community outreach related to the Memorial and its education programming.

Allen County Humane Society – McGovern

Allen County Law Library Scholarship
This Fund shall be established by the Allen County Bar Association to aid and assist the Allen County Law Library. This includes the purchase of legal resource materials in print and non-print formats, furniture, equipment; use as local matching funds for grants and aid; and scholarships.

Allen County Safety (FKA Lima Area Bike Safe)
The ultimate purpose of this Fund as a term endowment is to develop, encourage, assist and financially support projects which benefit children.

Arnena M. Hamilton Scholarship
This Scholarship is named in memory of Arnena Hamilton who had been a Special Education Teacher in the Lima City Schools for 25 years. Arnena cared deeply and loved her students and worked very hard to enhance their academic accomplishments so they could have a full and rewarding life. With the onset of a cancer diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma in 2002, Arnena began a five year battle with her disease. The nurse became a patient. It was her hope that through this scholarship, she could help a student in some small way to reach their dream to be the best nurse possible and to continue to give future patients the same love, care, support and understanding that she received from her nurses.

Barbara Perry Fund
Barbara Perry established this donor advised fund to meet her personal long term charitable giving needs.

Ben and Nancy Pfouts Rose Scholarship
Ben and Nancy Pfouts Rose established this donor advised fund to meet their personal long term charitable giving needs.

Beth Seibert Environmental Scholarship
Environmental Scholarship Fund

Carol A. Johnsen Designated Fund
Carol A. Johnsen established this donor advised fund to meet her personal long term charitable giving needs.

Carol A. Johnson Fund
The Carol A. Johnsen Scholarship is made available to graduating high school seniors of Lima Senior High. This scholarship was established to encourage students to pursue career fields in education, math and science, or engineering.

Cart and Brenda Webb Fund
Cart and Brenda Webb established this donor advised fund to meet their personal long term charitable giving needs.

Cheney-Welch-Carver Swim Scholarship
This scholarship award is to assist deserving members of the Lima City Schools Swim Team who have an interest in furthering their education.

Children’s Garden
This endowed fund established to provide a permanent funding source for the Garden which will ensure that the future generations can also enjoy this community treasure. Interest earned from the Endowment’s principle provides funding for the Garden’s operational expenses and expands community programming.

Class of 1990/1991 Democracy Scholarship
Honoring the memory of members of the class of 1991/92, the scholarship provides assistance in the form of grants to graduating Lima Senior High School students in Allen County, Ohio and who are planning to continue their education.

Class Of 1994 Lima Senior – Pay It Forward Scholarship
Class of 1994 Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund aims to help a student acquire a post-secondary education at an accredited college or university. While possessing the minimum educational requirements, the student selected should demonstrate commitment to helping others and bettering our community through participation in activities, clubs, groups, and programs. They are the type of person who would Pay It Forward themselves, someone who helps others while striving to better themselves.

Clock Tower Project Fund
The Clock Tower Project fund was created to handle the private money used in the restoration of the Allen County Court House Clock Tower.

Coach Seraph and Olga P. Pope Memorial Scholarship
Friends and family established this scholarship in memory of Coach Seraph Pope. Seraph Pope, a teacher and a coach in the Lima City Schools, was a motivator and communicator who taught his students that real motivation comes from within the individual. Seraph believed that, whether either in a classroom or on a playing field, he could make students feel better and be happier about themselves after they came and talked with him. In 2013 interest in the scholarship had grown to such an extent that with Mrs. Pope’s passing, the family decided to expand the scholarship in her loving memory as well. Olga Pope’s love and devotion to Seraph and his work as an educator in both the classroom and on the field will long be remembered.

Cole Collection Charitable Projects
The Cole Collection Fund is named after Virginia Cole Galvin Crouse. Her middle name “Cole” is in honor of her mother, whose first cousin was Cole Porter. Started by her granddaughter, Megan Cole Rockey, the Fund promotes Virginia’s core values of faith, family, and philanthropy. The Fund assist children in foster care with Allen County Children’s Services.

Commitment 2 Kids Fund
The Commitment 2 Kids Fund was formed by John Bean to assist charitable activities which support youth in areas other than athletics.

Community Enrichment Dinner Fund
The Community Enrichment Dinner Fund supports the public charity activities associated with the Community Enrichment Dinner (CED). Its cornerstone is an event that brings the community together to see the Black community in a different way, in space for the Lima community to sit at the table with each other. In addition to the event the CED: recognizes Black excellence, small businesses, and leadership; Black scholarships; promotes Black culture and history; and underwrites charitable giving, community projects, and nonprofit support.

Cory Trenkamp Scholarship
The purpose of this endowment shall be to privde financial assistance for a promising student(s) seeking higher /post-secondary education at a fully accredited institution. This endowment is especially dedicated to helping a student(s) with the academic ability to succeed but may not have the financial resources to attend a post-secondary institution.

COVID-19
The Covid-19 Fund was created to receive monies in response to the global pandemic and the resulting lock down in Allen County. The Fund is used for, but not limited to, the purchase of personal protective equipment, support services for first responders and front line workers, and the costs associated with the delivery of those goods and services.

Debra Jennings and Ashley Macklin Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the lives of Debra Jennings and Ashley (Jennings) Macklin, two Lima City School teachers who gave their all to their families, their friends, the school district and their students. The purpose of this endowment shall be to provide financial assistance for a promising student(s) seeking higher/post-secondary education at a fully accredited institution.

Delphos Development Association
Delphos Development Association Fund encourages projects to enhance and develop business in downtown Delphos.

Donna Cady Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the life of Donna Cady. The intention this fund is to help Lima Senior High School students who have excelled in school and service and intend to pursue their post-secondary education at an accredited college, university, or vocational program.

Dotson-Harris Track Scholarship
Friends and family established this scholarship in memory of Coach Ronald Dotson. Mr. Dotson was dedicated to Lima Senior and to his team. He asked the same in return from all those who ran on his teams and represented Lima Senior High School. Coach, as he was best known, expected loyalty, commitment to family, to doing the best job possible in the classroom, total commitment to teammates but most importantly, he demanded a commitment to oneself to be the best one can be.

Dr. Earl and Worthy L. Crafts Charitable Fund
The Crafts were a well know philanthropic couple and created the fund to be used as designated for ArtSpace, St. Rita’s and Lima Memorial Hospitals. It also is used for student scholarships granted by a committee with recommendations to Allen County Commissioners.

Dr. William Hoehn Family Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by donor to honor Dr. William Hoehn, a graduate of Lima St. Johns, to be given to Lima Central Catholic High School recipients based on financial needs.

Earl A. McGovern “Semper Fidelis” Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in 1985 to honor Dr. Earl McGovern for his 20 years of service as Superintendent of Lima City Schools. At one time Dr. McGovern served in the United States Marine Corps, which motto is Semper Fidelis, or Always Faithful. This phrase has been included in this award as his expression of the desired goals or ideals of the recipient.

Earl and Lila McGovern Scholarship
Earl McGovern was the longest serving Superintendent of the Lima City Schools. Lila was a long serving teacher in the Lima City Schools. Both were respected for their knowledge and devotion to the community. They were heavily involved in the community serving on nonprofit and corporate Boards, members in a variety of clubs, and Elders of the Presbyterian Church. The couples considered Lima their home and choose to remember it with a significant remainder trust.

Earth Day Awareness Fund
The Earth Day Awareness Fund celebrates the annual event on April 22. It was first celebrated in 1970. Events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The Lima celebration is underwritten by this fund.

Edward Fox Memorial Scholarship
The Fox family established this scholarship in memory of Edward A. Fox, a 1987 senior at Lima Senior High. Ed was a vital and enthusiastic contributor to his class. Ed particularly enjoyed music and drama. He was a member of the Senior Choir and Spartanaires. He also was the announcer for the marching band and was actively involved in the Lima Senior High drama department. Ed died in an automobile accident in the fall of 1986. This award is given in his memory to a deserving student who demonstrates interest in drama and musical activities.

Elizabeth Cremean Botkin
Established by Mrs. Botkin, this Fund handles her charitable donations to the Lima Community. It is a pass-through fund of the Foundation.

Feed the Team LCS Fund
The main purpose to provide meals for the basketball program for Lima Senior. Other support actives maybe provided to support the basketball program.

Floyd and Evelyn Monfort Trust
This fund was established for the exclusive purpose of providing annual revenue for the charitable organizations listed hereinbelow. Annual income from the fund will be granted to the designated organizations and purposes in the proportions indicated as follows: 20% Allen County Humane Society, Lima, OH. (Unrestricted purposes). 20% Park District Foundation of Allen County, Lima, OH for Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District: (Unrestricted purposes). 20% Allen County Historical Society, Lima, OH. (Unrestricted purposes). 40% A scholarship fund for full-blooded Certified Native Americans.

Frank B. Cory Scholarship
Frank B. Cory (March 12, 1930-May 3, 2017) was a scion of long standing legal family in Allen County. In 1955 he joined the law firm, founded by his grandfather Harry O. Bentley in 1896, and later managed by his father. The firm merged in 1988 with the Meredith family firm to its current name Cory Meredith. He graduated from Dartmouth College and graduated law school from the University of Michigan. He served on many community boards including: the Lima Public Library for 32 years, the Huntington National Bank, Allen County Bar Association, Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima Convalescent Home, Westside Swim and Racket Club, and Lima City Schools PTA.

Friends of the Lima Area Concert Band Fund
This Fund shall be established for the purposes of the general aid and assistance of the Lima Area Concert Band. This aid and assistance shall include the general charitable needs to the benefit of the Lima Area Concert Band including, but not limited to: concert expenses, assistance with fund raising and development efforts, and the promotion of the Band’s position and visibility in the community.

Friends of the Symphony Scholarship
Friends of the Symphony created this Fund to underwrite the programs of the Lima Symphony Orchestra. Specifically, the Fund supports the Orchestra’s Young Artist competition. The program gathers the region’s best and brightest performers in a competition for top honors, monetary prizes, and an opportunity to be a featured guest artist at a concert of the Lima Symphony Orchestra’s regular season.

Glenn, Ruthie and Joseph Glenn Vocational Scholarship
Ruthie and Joseph Glenn were a very traditional couple. Joseph felt it was his duty to provide for his family while Ruthie tended to their growing family. Joseph worked two jobs. One of his jobs was a garbage collector, a business with which his children helped. They learned the value of hard work, humility, and treating all people the same. Dr. Derry L. Glenn and his nine siblings are aware that not all students are interested attending a college or university. They established this Scholarship for minority LSHS seniors who are from low-socio economic backgrounds and planning to pursue a degree/certification in a vocational program.

Gloria P. & Thomas R. Leech Scholarship
Gloria and Dr. Thomas R. Leech (a noted plastic surgeon) established by this scholarship for the exclusive purpose of furthering education in the Medical field at Lima Technical College now known as Rhodes State University. This is a term endowment Fund.

Grand & Main Community Play Park

Gray Charitable Fund
Susie Gray established this donor advised fund to meet her personal long term charitable giving needs.

Heart of Lima Neighborhood Association Fund
This agency fund assists Lima’s downtown neighborhood association’s long term efforts and programs.

Holy Family Trust
This fund was established for the purpose of providing support to charitable organizations, for charitable or other exempt purpose. The following areas of giving will be given priority: Education and Human Services as defined by the Advisory Committee of this fund.

HYHO Club
The HYHO ( Help Yourself, Help Others) Club Fund assists the community group with its charitable efforts which include community projects and scholarships.

James J. Countryman Scholarship
Dr. James J. Countryman came to Lima as President of the combined Ohio State University Lima and Lima Technical College Campus (later Rhodes State University) . He was known for his vast work with public services in the community. He strongly believed in the value of technical training and practical life skills.

James M. and Ruth E. McBride Fund
The McBrides were active members of the Lima Community. Doctor McBride was a highly regarded of physician and Mrs. McBride was well known for her devotion to charitable causes and civil rights. They established this scholarship to assist deserving graduates of Lima Senior High School who have an interest in furthering their education. This award is renewable for as long as the student remains in school.

Jane Frame Fund
Established by Jane Frame, this Fund handles her charitable donations to the Lima Community. It is a pass-through fund of the Foundation.

Jean E. Cinardo Scholarship
The purpose of this endowment fund is to provide financial assistance for a promising student(s) seeking higher/post-secondary education at a fully accredited institution. This endowment is dedicated to helping a student(s) with the academic ability to succeed who may not have the financial resources to attend a post-secondary institution.

Joe Bowers Scholarship
The Joe Bowers Scholarship is named in memory of Joe Bowers, teacher and coach in the Lima City Schools for over 40 years Coach Bowers had a great love for the students and athletes he coached. A high grade point average was always more important to him than a high batting average. Loved and respected by students, players, parents, and colleagues, Mr. Bowers always stressed the need to reach one’s full potential. It is our hope this award will inspire you to reach your highest potential.

John H. Keller Fund
This Fund honors long time rail enthusiast and historian John H. Keller. It provides for the on-going maintenance of the Lincoln Park Railroad Exhibit owned by the City of Lima, Ohio and the Allen County Historical Society.

John J. & Martha Hudson
The Hudson’s established the fund for the exclusive purpose of assisting an individual from Allen County, Ohio to further education in Business and Engineering Technologies at Lima Technical College (Rhodes State).

John W. and Sally E. MacDonell Fund
John W. MacDonell established this donor advised fund to meet his personal long term charitable giving needs.

Judy Fund
This fund was established for the exclusive purpose of providing program and capital support for the churches of Allen and Hardin Counties of Ohio. Types of support would include, but are not limited to the following: Church choir robes, athletic equipment for church related sporting events, sound equipment to enhance the worship service, purchase of hymnals or acquisition of musical instruments.

LADCO Fund
Lima Area Development Commission Corporation (LADCO) Fund assists in the financing of industrial and commercial expansion through the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds.

LCS Athletic Hall of Fame Fund and Scholarship
This fund provides scholarship assistance in the form of grants to graduating high school and university students in the Lima City School District who exemplify the qualities and character represented by the Lima City School’s Athletic Hall of Fame winners.

LCS Hall of Fame – ALUMNI Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes students in the Lima City School District who exemplify the qualities and character represented by the Lima City School’s Hall of Fame winners.

The Legacy Arts Fund
The Legacy Arts Fund is a cooperative effort of Alter Ego Comics, The Meeting Place, Rustgaze Records, and Shop for Good. These businesses established this charitable fund to support dynamic public events aimed at creating a urban environment that fosters the growth of Lima’s creative economy.

Lima Allen County Neighborhoods in Partnership
LACNIP (Lima Area County Neighborhoods in Partnership) is neighborhood association organization for the City of Lima. It’s prudent saving resulted in an agency fund to support the organization long term.

Lima Blues Scholarship
Lima Blues Committee Project and Scholarship Funds’ stated goals of the committee are to: preserve Blues history, support Blues education in the schools, and celebrate Blues excellence through performances.

Lima Blues Committee Scholarship Fund – LCSF
Lima Blues Committee Scholarship Funds the stated goals of the committee are to: preserve Blues history, support Blues education in the schools, and celebrate Blues excellence through performances. Annual scholarships are given to Lima City Schools seniors majoring in music in college.

Lima City Schools – Teacher Scholarship
This fund was established by the teachers, staff, and administration of the Lima City Schools to assist deserving graduating senior who have an interest in furthering their post high school education.

Lima City Schools Foundation Fund
Once an independent 501©(3), the Lima City Schools Foundation came under the Lima Community Foundation to better meet its needs and advance the programs of the Lima City Schools. Many of the sub funds are given by payroll deductions of teachers within the Fund.

Lima Community Aquatic Park Fund
This endowment fund was established to support the operational expenses, supplement program costs and ensure the Aquatic Park remains affordable to all members in our community.

Lima Community Foundation
This fund was established to support charitable endeavors benefitting the citizens of the City of Lima, Allen County and surrounding areas to receive, hold, administer and disburse funds and property for such public charitable uses as will, in the judgement of its Board of Trustees, most effectively promote the well-being of the inhabitants of the City of Lima, Allen County.

Lima Community Foundation Celebration/Memorial Fund
Founded by a group of fifteen interested citizens in Lima to establish the Foundation for the primary, but not exclusive, support of charitable endeavors benefiting the citizens of the City of Lima, Allen County and surrounding areas of the State of Ohio.

Lima Firefighters Museum Fund
The beautiful Lima Firefighters Memorial Museum is located at 180 S. Shawnee at the corner of Elm and Shawnee Streets and adjacent to #5 Fire Station. The Museum is an accumulation of time, talent, and donations and is open for school tours and on holidays.

Lima High Speed Rail Project Fund
The Indiana Ohio Passenger Rail Corridor Project Fund promotes the study of creating a high speed rail line that would include Lima, Ohio.

Lima Noon Optimist Foundation
Once an independent 501(c)(3), the Lima Noon Optimists Foundation came under the Lima Community Foundation to better meet its needs and advance the programs of the highly respected service club. Their good works include the Lima Area Youth Orchestra and the Walter A. Lawson III scholarship.

Lima Refinery Contractor Safety Committee
The Safety Committee Fund provides support to organizations or projects, for charitable or other exempt purposes upon written suggestions from the area’s industrial Leaders.

Lima Senior High Alumni Memorial
The Lima Senior Class of 1978 initiated and established the Lima Senior Alumni Memorial Scholarship by donating all monies remaining in their class treasury. Subsequent classes have continued this tradition to increase the Fund.

Lima Senior High School Class of 1956
In 1991, during their 35th class reunion, the Class of 1956 created this scholarship to memorialize their class as being the first to graduate from the then-new Lima Senior High. The Lima Senior High Class of 1956, through this scholarship, will assist deserving students who have an interest in furthering their post high school education.

Lima Senior High School Class of 1962 Scholarship
In 2012 the members of Lima Senior High Class of 1962 established this scholarship to assist deserving students who have an interest in furthering their post high school education. It honors the memory of their classmates and is primarily decided based on the quality of the essay provided.

Lima Senior High School Class of 1964
In 1989, during their 25th class reunion, the Class of 1964 created this scholarship to memorialize their graduation from Lima Senior High. It is the desire of the class, through this scholarship, to assist deserving students who have an interest in furthering their post high school education.

Lima Senior High School Class of 1970
In 2000, during their 30th reunion, the members of Lima Senior High Class of 1970 established this scholarship to assist deserving students who have an interest in furthering their post high school education.

Lima Striders – C2K – Jackson
The Lima Striders Fund offers assistance to students pursuing track and field activities.

Lima Veterans Memorial Grove
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to and underwrite the cost of the construction and maintenance of the Lima Veterans Memorial Grove, consisting of a sculpture and pedestal, service monuments, hardscaping, landscaping, benches and lighting located at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima/Allen County Plaza at 7 Town Square, Lima, OH.

Linda Cory Memorial Scholarship
The Cory family established this scholarship in memory of Linda E. Cory, a 1974 graduate of Lima Senior High School, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in 1981. The scholarship award is to assist deserving female students who Linda high moral and ethical standards and have an interest in pursuing their post high school education.

Mabel Virginia Dillman Memorial Scholarship
Mabel Virginia Dillman grew up on a farm in rural Arkansas, one of four children. Times were different in the 1920s and 30s. There was no internet, no television, no computer, but Mabel loved to read. When she wasn’t helping around the farm, she devoured all of the books from the one-room schoolhouse she attended. Mabel graduated from high school but her family did not have money for her to go to college. Mabel was however a lifelong learner: she read daily and loved reading historical fiction; well into her 60s she received a computer, learned how to use it, and began writing the newsletter for her church. Mabel passed in 2013 at the age of 87. Knowing how important learning was to Mabel, this memorial scholarship fund was established in her name by Rodney and Laura Dillman to assist a Lima Senior High student in pursuing a college degree, and hopefully, a lifelong love of learning.

MacDonell – James A. & Ellen O. MacDonell Fund
The primary purpose of the Fund provides for, but not limited to, special projects and educational programming funds as any of these relate to the MacDonell House. James A. and Ellen O. MacDonell were long time residents of this historic property.

Marcene Alice Cook Scholarship
Marcene Alice Cook was a dedicated Science teacher for 36 years, serving 33 years in the Lima City Schools. Her friends and family created this award in her memory for a Lima Senior student wishing to pursue a career in Science Education.

Mark McDonald, MD Scholarship
The award was developed by Dr. MacDonald for students: with 3.5 Cumulative GPA or higher; earned one varsity letter in any sports or participated in the Marching Band/Pep Band. Most importantly they must demonstrate qualities of integrity, citizenship, leadership and be active in community service.

Martha S. MacDonell Arts Fund
Martha (Martie) S. MacDonell created this Fund award project grants for arts, organizations and non-profit organizations sponsoring arts activities and professional arts in the Lima/Allen County Area.

Meredith (Sally) Memorial Scholarship
The Meredith family established this scholarship in memory of Sarah A. Meredith. Sarah, better known as Sally, graduated from Lima Senior in 1976. Sally enjoyed all sports, especially swimming. She was the first recipient of the Lima Senior outstanding Woman Athlete award. Sally died in an automobile accident in the summer of 1983. She was to have become the Girls Swim Coach for Lima Senior in the fall. This award is given in her memory to a deserving student-athlete who demonstrates her kindness, generosity, and determination.

Monica Lynnette Berger Teacher Education Scholarship
Monica Lynette Berger wanted to become a teacher. Her passion and desire to be an outstanding teacher guided her from her college education through her teaching profession. Monica was only 28 years old when she died; but in her life she touched many people. To honor her memory and to celebrate her life as an outstanding human being and an inspirational teacher, this scholarship was created for high school seniors who plan to major in education to become a teacher. Awards are given to students at Lima Senior High School (from which she graduated) and Shawnee High School (where she taught).

Nancy Dumbauld Curry Memorial Scholarship – Elida
The Curry children have established this scholarship in loving memory of their mother and to encourage and support students from Elida who exhibit the values she demonstrated every day: the value of education and well-rounded experiences, a strong work ethic, and desire to give back to the community.

Nancy Steiner Scholarship
The Fund established by the Park District Foundation of Allen County in memory of Nancy R. Steiner. Nancy served as a Commissioner of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for 21 years. Her intellect and deep concern for the environment was instrumental in the growth and high quality of the Park District. Nancy consistently inspired others to do their very best. The intent of the scholarship program is to develop leaders in the environmental field to sustain her enthusiasm to make our surroundings the best they can be. The Fund benefits Allen County students who are studying in fields related to Park Management.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Project
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Project Fund is dedicated to enable low-income, elderly, or disabled homeowners in Lima’s 6th ward to remain in their homes by giving them the opportunity to share in the Adopt-a-Home Program.

Newspapers In Education (The Lima News)
The primary purpose of the Fund is to provide support to charitable organizations, for charitable or other exempt purposes that are consistent with the purposes of the foundation.

Norbert L. Barry Memorial
This scholarship was created as a reward for excellence in leadership to be given annually to the Concertmaster of the Lima Area Youth Orchestra under the Lima Symphony Orchestra.

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Paver – LCSF
The Paver Fund is a fund raising vehicle of the Lima City Schools Foundation gathering money from the sale of engraved pavers at Spartan Stadium.

Principal/Counselor Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in 1992 by the principal and counselors of Lima Senior High School. This fund began with a unrestricted corporate donation from the Oscar-Mayer Company. Each year unrestricted donations, for this fund, are sought from local corporations and private individuals in the Lima Community.

Richard Lee Scholarship
The Richard Lee scholarship was established by the friends of the family following Richard’s passing on April 30, 2020. Rick was an ardent supporter of the Lima City Schools including the Alumni Band and the Girls bowling team.

Romey-Penhorwood Scholarship
The Romey-Penhorwood Scholarship is named in memory of Mr. Donald R. Penhorwood and Mr. James E. Romey. Both Mr. Penhorwood and Mr. Romey, whose teaching and coaching careers each spanned well over a quarter-century, were graduates of the old Lima South High School. Both initially returned there during their careers, and both ultimately moved on to Lima Senior, where each taught and coached varsity basketball.

Ronald R. Miller Scholarship
Ronald R. Miller Scholarship grew out of the success of the Cole Collection Project. The Collection (a curated fund raising event) is the work of Ron’s daughter Megan Rockey and the family. Ron’s life was set onto a great path by the influence of his high school principal. The Fund celebrates Ron’s memory through renewable scholarships for students who have been the care of Allen County Children’s’ Services. Students may pursue college degrees, vocations training, or certificate programs.

Rosalie Stluka Charitable Fund
The primary purpose of the Fund is to provide support to charitable organizations, for charitable or other exempt purposes that are consistent with the purposes of the foundation.

S Cubed (Softball, Science and Smarts) Fund
S Cubed encourages young women through the use of softball and science programming to pursue their interests in both sports and STEM-related endeavors.

Safety City – LNO
Once an independent 501(c)(3), the Lima Noon Optimists Foundation came under the Lima Community Foundation to better meet its needs and advance the programs of the highly respected service club. Their good works include the Lima Area Youth Orchestra and the Walter A. Lawson III scholarship.

Sara Tullis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created to honor Sara Jane Tullis. Sara was a dedicated stay-at-home Mom to her five children. She worked as a bank clerk before settling into her job as Office Manager at the UAW Hall, where she worked until she passed. She served two terms on the Lima City School Board and was an avid fan of the City School sports programs.

School Championship Signage Project Fund
The School Champion sign of the Lima’s City Square celebrates the accomplishments of area schools.

Shawnee High School Alumni – Legacy Scholarship
Established by alumni, this effort aims to raise funds for scholarships for graduating seniors of Shawnee High School. They wish to recognize students who have excelled in school and service and intend to pursue their education at an accredited college, university, or vocational program. It focuses on four areas: Business and Vocational; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Arts and Humanities; and Education.

Shawnee HSA Legacy – Zarzar-Portmann Scholarship for Medicine
The Shawnee High School Alumni Legacy named Scholarship (Zarzar Family & Portmann Family Medicine Scholarship) is supported by the name alumni. This established fund is in an effort aimed to raise funds for scholarships for graduating seniors of Shawnee High School. Established by alumni, this effort focuses on the area of medicine.

Shawnee HSA Legacy – Mr. Ron Huber Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to help Shawnee High School Students who have excelled in school and service and intent to pursue their post-secondary education at an accredited college or university in a field of entrepreneurship.

Shawnee HSA Legacy – Thomas and Carolyn Frail Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established to help Shawnee High School Students who have excelled in school and service and intent to pursue their post-secondary education at an accredited college or university in a field of entrepreneurship.

Shawnee HSA Legacy – Dr. Tom Roush Scholarship
This scholarship was established to help Shawnee High School Students who have excelled in school and service and intent to pursue their post-secondary education at an accredited college or university in a field of entrepreneurship.

Shawnee HSA Legacy – Kirk Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established to help Shawnee High School Students who have excelled in school and service and intent to pursue their post-secondary education at an accredited college or university in a field of entrepreneurship.

Shawnee HSA Legacy – Mr. Steven J. Gordon and Ms. Ariele Gordon Scholarship
This scholarship was established to help Shawnee High School Students who have excelled in school and service and intent to pursue their post-secondary education at an accredited college or university in a field of entrepreneurship.

Shawnee HSA Legacy – Wandell Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established to help Shawnee High School Students who have excelled in school and service and intent to pursue their post-secondary education at an accredited college or university in a field of entrepreneurship.

TEDxFaurotPark
TEDxFaurotPark is dedicated to bringing a high level of intellectual discourse to the Lima/Allen County Ohio region.
It features local and international speakers and their Ideas Worth Spreading in a live, local, small-stage setting with a global reach via the TED.com channel. TED content guidelines dictate speakers will have no commercial agenda, no political agenda, no religious agenda, and present no bad science. The goal is to provide a truly unique gathering in the Lima community that will unleash new ideas to inspire and inform. Program expenses for the Fund include but are not limited to: advertising; event promotion, event expenses, logistical support, and speaker related expenses. The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to charitable organizations, for charitable or other exempt purposes (within the meaning of Code section l 70(c) (I) or (2) (B)); provided, however, that such support is consistent with the exempt purpose and purposes.

The Block Grant Challenge
The Block Grant Challenge is new approach to sustainable neighborhood revitalization. It uses private sector “seed money” to unlock existing sidelined capital for residential property owners (both owner-occupied and rental). Based upon a successful initiative in Oswego, New York, the strategy is simple: get property owners to invest in the physical improvement of their properties by demonstrating that there are sound financial reasons to do so. Successful neighborhood applicants will meet the following minimum criteria: At least five properties must participate in any given block, grant funds used for facade (exterior) improvements only, maximum award is $1,000 per property (dollar-for-dollar match). The Competitive grant process is open to all neighborhoods inside the City of Lima.

The Church Women United Scholarship Fund
To provide financial assistance for a promising student(s) seeking higher/post-secondary education at a fully accredited institution. This scholarship is dedicated to helping a student(s) with the academic ability to succeed who may not have the financial resources to attend a post-secondary institution and is specifically dedicated to students living on Lima’s South End.

The Ciminillo Family Memorial Scholarship
Randall Paul Ciminillo was born on August 9, 1954. He was the 9th of 14 children in the Ciminillo family. Randy was interested in sport s and physical fitness. At Lima Central Catholic, he played basketball, football and baseball. He loved playing basketball and football, but baseball was his passion. He played shortstop for the LCC Varsity team as a Junior and Senior. A scout from the Kansas City Royals spoke to him as a Junior about pursuing a career in baseball. Randy chose to continue his educational career at Bowling Green State University. He was a lifelong learner, an avid reader, and sports fan. Throughout his life, Randy remained true to his religious upbringing, attending mass regularly. As an adult, he suffered from a medical condition that kept him from participating in sports activities, but his love of sports was life-long. He died on December 4, 2011 at of 57.

The Mekhi Alexander Williams Nursing Scholarship
The Mekhi Alexander Williams Nursing Scholarship was established by Patricia Freeman and Derry Glenn as a memorial to Mekhi Williams. Mekhi was a junior at Lima Senior High School when he was the victim of gun violence. His desire was to become a nurse and this award hopes to make that dream come true for another worthy student.

Tuskegee Airman Memorial Statue Project
The Tuskegee Airman Memorial Statue Project Fund plans on creating a memorial to Lima’s native son, Lt. CL. C. I. Williams Sr. with a monument statue at the Allen County Airport. Lt. Cl. Williams was a Tuskegee Airmen and his life is an inspirational story for service, duty, and honor.

Walter J. Roush Memorial Education Scholarship
Walter J. Roush Juvenile Justice Education Fund because it is making a difference in the lives of so many people. The Fund acts as a scholarship for the continuing education needs of the employees of the Allen County Juvenile Justice Center, so that they may attend the National Symposium on Juvenile Services.

Warren A. and Mary E. Copeland Fund
This fund was established for the exclusive purpose of providing annual unrestricted operating revenue for the charitable organizations listed herein below designated charities: 25% Market Street Presbyterian Church, Lima, OH. 25% Allen County Humane Society, Lima, OH. 25% Salvation Army, Lima, OH. 25% Lima Rescue Home, Lima, OH.

Warrior Mode Fund
The Warrior Mode Fund is dedicated to assisting those individuals struggling with either cancer or amputation.

Woodlawn Historical Cemetery Pure
Woodlawn Historical Cemetery Pure and Term Funds support the organization entrusted with perpetual care of an historic property, including Shaare Zedek Cemetery. Their work to preserve, maintain, and improve this valuable asset is ongoing and the funds aid in its long term need.

Wright Family Athletic Scholarship
The Wright family established this scholarship in memory of Carl E. Wright. Carl Wright was the first of three generations to attend the Lima City schools. Carl was an excellent athlete at South High School and went on to become a successful businessman in the community.

Wright Family Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship
The Wright family established this scholarship in memory of Carl E. Wright. Carl Wright was the first of three generations to attend the Lima City schools. Carl was an excellent athlete at South High School and went on to become a successful businessman in the community.