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Our donors are why we are able to do what we do to serve Madison County. From one-time donations to lifetime endowments, the resources donated benefit non profits, students, and community works right here in Madison County.
Our donors are why we are able to do what we do to serve Madison County. From one-time donations to lifetime endowments, the resources donated benefit non profits, students, and community works right here in Madison County.
Non-profit organizations may apply for grant funds through the Madison County Community Foundation. Community grants are awarded twice yearly (spring and fall), and additional grants are available through Anderson Rotary Club and Youth Leadership Academy of Madison County.
Many scholarships are funded by generous local donors to assist Madison County students with the cost of higher education. Every scholarship has its own requirements, so please review the list carefully to find ones for you.
Your local giving directly benefits our community.
Thank you!
Loranda Cunningham and her family were surprised to learn that a fund that her great uncle opened as a legacy gift at the Madison County Community Foundation has nearly doubled in size and grown to nearly one million dollars since it was opened in 2006. The family assumed that the funds had already been distributed. What they did not realize is that when James “Bob” John and his wife, Phyllis, set up the fund, their goal was for it to make a significant impact in the lives of as many students as possible for years to come. They expressed to Madison County Community Foundation that they wanted to allow the fund to grow until it would be able to sustain itself and provide scholarship money for students whose families may struggle to send them to college.
This is the first year that the James Robert & Phyllis Louise Memorial Scholarship will be awarded. The scholarship will pay out $25,000 to a student over the course of four years.
Bob and Phyllis were known as humble and kind. They were unable to have children but had 13 nieces and nephews they considered their own. They were always together as they socialized in the community. They enjoyed going to dinner shows, volunteering at the First United Methodist Church, and traveling. They were inherently generous and when someone had a need, they stepped in and found a way to help meet the need.
Cunningham believes that her great aunt and uncle chose to leave a legacy in this way because they wanted to make a lasting impact. They would not have wanted a child to worry about being able to get an education.
“Out of the kindness of their hearts, they wanted to make life a little better or easier for someone. There was no other motive.”
The family looks forward to watching the legacy unfold. They share in the vision for students to benefit who may not have the highest grades or financial stability. “Our goal is that this would be given to an average student who may not otherwise be eligible for a scholarship like this,” Cunningham says.
Are you a student and would like to apply for a scholarship? Click Here to start your application.
Everyone can leave a legacy and make a lasting impact. Click Here to learn about ways to give.
Donate the to the John Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Review MCCF's impact in 2023! Click the cover to read online. 2023 Impact Report |
IN 2023, WE GRANTED $1,226,403 TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE MADISON COUNTY AND $235,120 IN SCHOLARSHIPS.
Click HEREto see 2023's impact in numbers!
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