AFFILIATE FUNDS

The Bowling Green Community Foundation has under its aegis a group of local funds dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life of individuals or groups with diverse interests and objectives. Each of these endowed funds was established for the purpose of supporting certain kinds of events or activities in our community. Some of them are associated with nonprofit organizations that seek support from the community for their special projects. Others were established by individuals who want the earnings from their endowed fund to be used for specific purposes. These endowed funds are affiliated with the Toledo Community Foundation for investment purposes, but the local nonprofit organization decides annually what grants to give. Grants awarded from individually endowed accounts are decided by the Foundation's Trustees. The funds under the umbrella of the Bowling Green Community Foundation are the following:

Bowling Green Community Foundation Operating Endowment - to fund the operating expenses of the Foundation.

Jane L. Forsyth Fund - to support operating costs for BGCF.

BG Schools Endowment Fund - to enhance the educational experiences of students attending Bowling Green City Schools.

Ross Barr Scholarship Fund - to support a scholarship for a Bowling Green High School senior who will attend a two-year or four-year college or university. The student must have at least a 3.0 GPA, exhibit good citizenship, a willingness to work behind the scenes and be devoted to family and friends.

The Steve Beattie Memorial Fund - to support The Steve Beattie Scholarship given to the male student who has maintained a 3.0 GPA, lettered in at least one varsity sport and who plans to pursue post-secondary education within one year of graduation.

The Elmer L. Boyles Memorial Scholarship - to support a scholarship for a student with financial need who has a desire to major in a field involving math or science.

The Cheryl J. Dauterman Memorial Scholarship - to support a scholarship for a BGHS graduating senior or BGHS graduate with at least a 3.0 GPA and who is a science major.

The Harger Scholarship Fund - to support a scholarship for a high school student who has achieved at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrated leadership qualities, and has participated in extracurricular activities. Financial need is also considered.

The Kevin Wolfe Memorial Scholarship - to support a scholarship for a BGHS graduating senior with at least a 3.0 GPA and who has lettered in at least two varsity sports.

The Tim Young Memorial Scholarship - to support a scholarship for a BGSU senior athlete with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The Haas Family Scholarship Fund - to support a scholarship to a Bowling Green High School student who shows exceptional involvement in the community.

Dr. Charles A. Waggoner Science Education Foundation Fund -to support participation by Bowling Green Schools' students in science activities and programs.

Marjorie and R. Donald Robinson Scholarship Fund - to support post secondary scholarships for graduating seniors of Bowling Green High School.

James Brown/Madrigal Singers Endowment Fund - to support, promote and preserve the Madrigal Singers, a competive choral program of Bowling Green High School.

The Cormier Fund - to support children's art activities and events.

First Christian Church of Bowling Green Fund - to support the operating, capital and/or program needs of the First Christian Church of Bowling Green or its successor.

Friends of the Wood County Parks Fund - to preserve, enhance, protect and interpret the natural resources of Wood County and to support the overall work of the Wood County Park District.

The Marsh Family Fund - to support scholarships for full- or part-time students attending Owens Community College.

The Janis L. Pallister Fund - to purchase video tapes for the Wood County Public Library.

Town/Gown Education Fund - to support programs for youth involving an interaction between the University and the community.

Douglas G. Ullman-Children's Resource Center Fund -to support activities that will strengthen the skills of the CRC staff and other Wood County professionals serving children.

The Wood County District Public Library Fund - to support the Wood County Library in meeting its primary goals of acquiring quality books and materials, of bringing the library's technology up-to-date, of enlisting support for capital improvements, of promoting children's services and programs, and of furthering interest in local history and genealogy .

WCL-Lorrene Love Ort Fund - to support the Library Foundation for operating, capital and/or program needs.

The Wood County Humane Society Fund - to support the programs and services operated by the Wood County Humane Society.

The Amy Ethel Wilson Fund - provides funds for a spay/neuter program for cats through the Wood County Humane Society.

Oldrich Jicha WC Humane Society Fund - to support operating expenses of the Humane Society.

The Wood Lane Foundation, Inc. - to support the activities of the Wood Lane School and its related endeavors.

Wood Lane Foundation Restle Fund. - to support the activities of the Wood Lane School Residential area and its related endeavors.

The Dolores A. Black Special Olympics Fund - to support a full-time internship for a BGSU undergraduate student who works in all aspects of the Wood County Special Olympics program.

The Judy and John Kevern Fund - to support programs and services for adults served by the Wood County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

Habitat for Humanity of Wood County, Inc. - to support the operating capital and/or program needs of Habitat for Humanity of Wood County, Inc.(or its successor).

Bowling Green Swim Club Endowment Fund - to support ongoing programs of the Bowling Green Swim Club.

The Ashel and Dorothy Bryan Trust Fund - to support scholarships and activities of nonprofit organizations worthy of funding. A $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a BGHS student who intends to matriculate at an accredited college or university, has demonstrated outstanding community or public service, and maintained at least a 3.0 GPA.

Should you have a special interest in establishing this type of fund, please contact either the president of the Bowling Green Community Foundation, Debra Manley, or its treasurer, Mike Miesle. We also advise you to consult your financial advisor.