Stateline Community Foundation

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Discretionary
	Donate	Administrative Endowment Fund The Stateline Community Foundation plays a vital role in the support of critical organizations, programs and services contributing to all aspects of a strong, healthy and vibrant community. This fund is designed to support the operations of the SCF, allowing it to execute its mission.
	Donate	Beloit Literacy for Life Initiative The Foundation's Beloit Literacy for Life Initiative supports local collaborators and their mission to measurably improve early childhood literacy for every child and family in the Beloit Area.
	Donate	Carl & Virginia Gorychka Fund The Carl & Virginia Gorychka Fund supports the Foundation's grant program.
	Donate	Charles V. & Lois H. Harker Fund The Stateline Community Foundation plays a vital role in the support of critical organizations, programs and services contributing to all aspects of a strong, healthy and vibrant community. The Charles V. & Lois H. Harker Fund supports the Foundation's operations, allowing it to execute its mission.
	Donate	Courage to Change the Future Visionary Fund The Stateline Community Foundation plays a vital role in the support of critical organizations, programs and services contributing to all aspects of a strong, healthy and vibrant community. The Foundation's Visionary Fund is its most flexible, providing grants to a broad range of Stateline Area charitable programs and activities.
	Donate	Discretionary Fund Your gift to the Discretionary Fund will support immediate grants of up to $1,000 to local nonprofits with urgent needs.
	Donate	Kim Hendricks Fund The Kim Hendricks Fund supports the Foundation's grant program.
	Donate	Story Family Fund The Story Family Fund supports the Foundation's grant program.
	Donate	Women's Fund Unrestricted Gift Unrestricted gifts to the Women's Fund supports programs and projects benefitting women and girls in our community.
Designated
	Donate	Allan W. Adams II KANDU Fund The Allan W. Adams II KANDU Fund provides annual support to KANDU Industries who's mission is to create, promote and provide diverse opportunities within the community that offer persons with disabilities or disadvantages the opportunity to pursue greater independence and meet their full potential.
	Donate	Arthur B. Adams Fund The Arthur B. Adams Fund supports an annual Public Speaking/Debate Scholarship at Beloit College; SCF grantmaking and SCF operations.
	Donate	Arthur & Lela Gibbs Trust The Arthur & Lela Gibbs Fund supports various local charitable organizations the Gibbs' held dear.
	Donate	Beloit Historical Society Designated Fund The Beloit Historical Society Designated Fund supports the mission of the Beloit Historical Society.
	Donate	Beloit Janesville Symphony 4th of July Concert Fund Your gift to the Beloit Janesville Symphony 4th of July Concert Fund will go to support the annual 4th of July concert.
	Donate	Beloit Public Education Fund The Beloit Public Education Fund provides grants to teachers in the School District of Beloit for a variety of programs, projects and classroom materials .
	Donate	Beloit Riverfront Rotary Club Maintenance Designated Fund The Rotary Club Maintenance Designated Fund supports the maintenance of the Beloit Rotary Club on Beloit's Riverside Park.
	Donate	Carl Welty Environmental Learning Center Fund The Carl Welty Environmental Learning Center Fund supports the Welty Environmental Learning Center's mission.
	Donate	Clinton Community Designated Fund The Clinton Community Designated Fund supports programs and projects in Clinton, WI.
	Donate	Elgeva Bacon-Adams Fountains/Sanitation Designated Fund The Elgeva Bacon-Adams Fountains/Sanitation Designated Fund supports the maintenance of the fountains and walks of Beloit's Riverside Park lagoon.
	Donate	Elgeva Bacon DAR Operating Designated Fund The Elgeva Bacon DAR Operating Designated Fund supports the operations of the local Daughters of the American Revolution organization.
	Donate	Friends of Beckman Mill Designated Fund Your gift to the Friends of Beckman Mill Designated Fund will go to support Beckman Mill.
	Donate	Harry C. Moore Pavilion Maintenance Designated Fund The Harry C. Moore Pavilion Maintenance Designated Fund supports the maintenance of the Harry C. Moore Pavilion on the lagoon of Beloit's Riverside Park.
	Donate	Heigl-Calvary Lutheran Church Fund The Heigl-Calvary Lutheran Church Fund currently supports St. Paul Lutheran Church.
	Donate	Kathy J. Reynolds Memorial FSSWANI Designated Fund The Kathy J. Reynolds Memorial FSSWANI Designated Fund supports the mission of Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
	Donate	Ken & Diane Hendricks Fund Your gift to the Ken & Diane Hendricks Fund will go to support CareerTek.
	Donate	Long Family Fund The Long Family Fund supports the United Church of Beloit and the Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra.
	Donate	Mac & Judy McCleary Fund Your gift to the Mac & Judy McCleary Fund will go to support First Congregational Church of Beloit.
	Donate	Macktown Living History Education Center Designated Fund The Macktown Living History Education Center Designated Fund supports the Macktown Education Center in Rockton, IL.
	Donate	Michael Janke Memorial Scholarship Fund The Michael Janke Memorial Fund supports Our Savior's Lutheran Church Boy Scout Troup #608.
	Donate	Moore Family Fund The Moore Family Fund supports students attending Beloit College and the Foundation's grant program.
	Donate	Robert H. Solem Fund The Robert H. Solem Fund supports Beloit Historical Society, Rock County's oldest historical society. BHS is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of Beloit's rich history.
	Donate	Rock County Christian School Designated Fund The Rock County Christian School Designated Fund supports Rock County Christian School in Beloit, WI.
	Donate	Ronald (Ron) & Flossie (Flo) Gabrielson Fund The Ronald (Ron) & Flossie (Flo) Gabrielson Fund supports the Department of Special Education for the School District of Beloit.
	Donate	Ruth & Frank Heidt Scholarship Fund The Ruth & Frank Heidt Fund assists St. Jude and St. Thomas Catholic Church parishioner's children attending Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic grade school in Beloit, WI.
	Donate	Scott Murray Fund The Scott Murray Fund supports HealthNet of Rock County. Rock County's only free & charitable clinic providing comprehensive health services to the underserved since 1994.
	Donate	Stateline Boys & Girls Club Facilities Repair & Preservation Fund Your gift to the Stateline Boys & Girls Club Facilities Repair & Preservation Fund will go to support repair and preservation of the Stateline Boys & Girls Club.
	Donate	Walter & Verdna Leishman Endowment Fund Your gift to the Walter & Verdna Leishman Endowment Fund will go to support Beloit Hospice, Caritas, and the Friends of Paul's Computer Institute.
Field of Interest
	Donate	Joe & Eleanor Moen Community Improvement Fund The Joe & Eleanor Moen Community Improvement Fund supports charitable projects and programs improving the quality of life in the Stateline Area.
	Donate	Katherine Ann Swain Fund for Adult Survivors of Abuse or Neglect Katherine Ann Swain was born in Milwaukee in 1954. By the time she graduated from Custer High School in 1972, she was the second born of eight children born to her mother, father and a step-father. By this time also, Katherine had nine different addresses. Four of these addresses were foster homes. These four moves took place between the ages of 6 and 9. The foster-care was requested by her mother at the same time she and Katherine’s dad were divorcing. Shortly after graduating, Katherine met her husband, Daryl and moved to Beloit. At this time they bought a home where they raised their children and she still lives today. In 1988, Katherine fulfilled her life-long dream. She graduated from UW-Whitewater with a degree in elementary education and began her career, which she enjoys to this day. After the death of her mother, Katherine was inspired with an idea that gradually took shape and has become the Endowment for Adult Survivors of Abuse and Neglect. Katherine’s hope is that her endowment will inspire, uplift, enrich and restore; and help adult survivors persevere. To that end, Katherine wishes to provide monetary support to help repair some of the damage done by abuse or neglect.
	Donate	Peggy Neese Endowment Fund The Peggy Neese Endowment Fund supports activities contributing to the beautification of the Beloit community.
	Donate	Schuh-Stecker Endowment Fund The Schuh-Stecker Endowment Fund support projects and programs for underprivileged youth in the Stateline Area.
	Donate	Treble Clef Music Fund Treble Clef Society has created a permanent Field of Interest Fund. This fund will create an endowment that will be dedicated to the growth of the music culture in the Stateline Area. It is the intention of Treble Clef that this endowment be open for further growth by continued gifts from donors who share their passion for music. Scholarships to individuals for the support of a variety of music endeavors be it, band, chorale, instruments, music lessons, music camps, or music teachers seeking a master's degree. Grants to designated school districts for school districts for sheet music, musical productions, and similar uses within the field of music.
	Donate	William Keefer Fund The William Keefer Fund supports charitable programs and projects for youth programs, neighborhood organizations and low-income single mothers.
	Donate	Women's Fund Endowment The Women's Fund Endowment supports programs and projects benefitting women and girls.
Restricted
	Donate	Pohlman Field Maintenance Fund Your gift to the Pohlman Field Maintenance Fund will go to maintaining Pohlman Field.
	Donate	Women's Fund Grantmaking The Women's Fund makes annual grants to programs and projects supporting women and girls.
Non-profit Agency
	Donate	Adams Family Fountain Agency Fund The Adams Family Fountain Agency Fund supports the beautiful fountains of Beloit's Riverside Park.
	Donate	Beloit 2000-Turtle Island Agency Fund The Beloit 2000-Turtle Island Agency Fund supports Turtle Island on Beloit's Riverside Park.
	Donate	Beloit Historical Society Agency Endowment Fund The Beloit Historical Society Agency Endowment Fund supports the mission of the Beloit Historical Society.
	Donate	Beloit International Film Festival Agency Fund BIFF is a ten-day tribute to the power of film and the excitement of independent film from around the world. Local residents and visitors from across the nation fill venues, ranging in size from 40 to 400 seats for more than 100 films, and to meet scores of filmmakers who come from throughout the U.S. and as far away as Europe, Asia and Latin America. BIFF celebrates filmmakers in all genres—features, documentaries, shorts— who enjoy the Beloit setting as much as the attendees do. BIFF promises crowds of interested viewers filling venues, questioning them at the films, and stopping them on the street to talk about their shared passions and projects in independent filmmaking.
	Donate	Beloit Meals on Wheels, Inc. Agency Fund Beloit Meals On Wheels provides daily nutritious meals to promote dignity and independence to the homebound elderly, ill and disabled.
	Donate	Beloit Riverfront Animation Agency Fund The Beloit Riverfront Animation Agency Fund supports the good works of Friends of RiverFront bringing music, dancing, movies and beauty to Beloit's RiverFront.
	Donate	Caritas Agency Fund Your gift to the Caritas Agency Fund will go to support the good works of Caritas.
	Donate	Friends of Beckman Mill Agency Endowment Fund The Friends of Beckman Mill Agency Endowment Fund supports the restoration and preservation of Beloit's Beckman Mill Park.
	Donate	Kandu Agency Endowment Fund Your gift to the Kandu Agency Endowment Fund will go to provide jobs and fulfill dreams for more than 200 adults with developmental disabilities.
	Donate	Kathy J. Reynolds Memorial FSSWANI Agency Fund The Kathy J. Reynolds Memorial FSSWANI Agency Fund supports the mission of Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
	Donate	Macktown Living History Education Center Agency Fund The Macktown Living History Education Center Agency Fund supports mission of the Macktown Education Center in Rockton, IL.
	Donate	Rotary Club Maintenance Agency Fund The Rotary Club Maintenance Fund supports the maintenance of the Rotary Club on Beloit's Riverside Park.
	Donate	Susan & J. Carl Welty Agency Fund The Susan & J. Carl Welty Agency Fund supports the Welty Environmental Center's mission.
	Donate	Thomas and Patricia M. Jones Memorial Agency Fund The Thomas and Patricia M. Jones Memorial Agency Fund supports the good works of Friends of RiverFront bringing music, dancing, movies and beauty to Beloit’s Riverfront.
Advised
	Donate	Children's Creative Center Endowment Fund Your gift to the Children's Creative Center Endowment Fund will support quality childcare in the Stateline Area.
	Donate	Jolyn Beeman Memorial Children's Fund The Jolyn Beeman Memorial Children's Fund recommends grants for programs and projects benefitting children in the Stateline Area.
Scholarship
	Donate	Adam R. Newton Scholarship Fund Adam Newton was an only child with many “sisters” and “brothers”. During his short, thirty-five year life, he offered help and kindness to his friends, acquaintances, and – on occasion – even to total strangers. As a chef, he understood not only the practical but also the spiritual significance of food in connecting human beings with each other. Personally, he loved the outdoors, animals, and internal-combustion engines; he disliked pomposity, cruelty, and fast-food. Philosophically, he truly believed in the power of a generous spirit.
	Donate	Ahn Family Scholarship Fund The Scholarship was created to honor Louise Ahn and memorialize Don Ahn. As a teacher, Louise Ahn influenced student lives for 28 years in the Beloit School District. This scholarship is designed and dedicated to continue her life mission: Changing the future one student at a time.
	Donate	Aleya Cheyenne Wofford Memorial Scholarship Fund Aleya Cheyenne Wofford was an intelligent, creative, beautiful 17 year old young woman that died of suicide in April 2014, just days shy of her 18th birthday. Aleya was a champion of many and would speak up for students being bullied and marginalized. Aleya was a great soccer player and involved in many school theater productions. Although she would say that school wasn’t her strength, she was an honor roll student many semesters, enjoying politics, history and English and she utilized many tutors to help her get through the dreaded math and science courses. Aleya was set to graduate from Rock County Christian School that May and was accepted at Tallahassee Community College in Florida where she looked forward to many new adventures. We hope this scholarship educates high school and college students about effective ways to handle mental health and stress as many students may struggle with undiagnosed or undetected depression and/or anxiety. The family asks that students always know about local and college mental health providers.
	Donate	Alumni Scholarship Fund The Alumni Scholarship has been established to encourage students to attend a post-high school educational institution. This scholarship is based on the ability to profit from a college education, character, intellectual promise, leadership abilities and a scholastic record demonstrating seriousness of purpose. It is in the name of the Beloit Memorial High School Alumni Scholarship Fund that this scholarship is presented.
	Donate	American Association of University Women Scholarship Fund This scholarship, given by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), was established to advance equity in education for young women going to a university.
	Donate	Bernard E. Barkin Science Education Scholarship Fund Bernie Barkin came to Beloit Memorial High School in 1953 as a science teacher. He remained on the faculty until his retirement in 1985. During that time he taught General Science, Chemistry and Biology. He was a strong believer in the world of science for its effect on the environment in which we live. He was also remembered as of one the outstanding coaches in the State of Wisconsin and for bringing a State Championship Basketball trophy to Beloit Memorial High School. It is in his name that this scholarship is presented.
	Donate	BMHS CTE Scholarship Fund The BMHS CTE Scholarship was created to support students pursuing a manufacturing technology or manufacturing engineering related major.
	Donate	Carroll D. Tangeman Scholarship Fund Carroll D. Tangeman was a graduate of St Thomas High School in Rockford, Illinois. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp. and was employed by the South Beloit Post Office for 33 years. He retired on July 31, 1987. He was a member of the South Beloit American Legion Post No. 288, South Beloit Businessmen Association, South Beloit Lions Club, Beloit Elks Lodge No. 864, Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council No. 605 and a 4th degree member of the Joseph E. Hanz Assembly No. 1209. Mr. Tangeman was also a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Mr. Tangeman created this scholarship for current or past South Beloit High School graduate attending an accredited school with preference given to students attending a technical school.
	Donate	Class of 1936 Scholarship Fund The Class of 1936 Scholarship has been established to support students attending a four-year accredited educational institution. This award will be given for the three succeeding years if the recipient remains in good standing in his/her institution of higher education. It is intended for a senior at Beloit Memorial High School who has demonstrated good citizenship while at school and in the community. Desired qualities in the candidate include but are not limited to participation in school and/or community activities, strong academic average, and shows great potential for college. The Class of 1936 Scholarship is given in honor of the name of this class.
	Donate	Class of 1945 Scholarship Fund This scholarship is given to one who has the ability to profit from a college education, has character, intellectual promise, leadership abilities and a scholastic record demonstrating seriousness of purpose. The Class of 1945 Scholarship is given in honor of the name of this class.
	Donate	Class of 1948 Scholarship Fund The Class of 1948 Scholarship has been established to encourage students to attend a four-year accredited educational institution. It is intended for those who have demonstrated leadership potential in the school and community and have had success in the classroom. Characteristics in the candidate include but not limited to dedication, service, academic achievement, citizenship and good character. The Class of 1948 Scholarship is given in honor of the name of this class.
	Donate	Collins-Clark Education Scholarship Fund Frances M. Clark was born in Beloit on August 6, 1911 the oldest of four to Judge John B. Clark and Mary Collins-Clark. She attended Beloit schools. During the depression, she graduated in library science from UW-Madison. Her siblings also received college degrees during this difficult economic time. She and her family valued and were thankful for their educations. Her career was as head librarian of the Beloit Public Library on West Grand, and before her retirement, managing the move to the current location. She was an avid reader and promoted that value to thousand of young people in the city of Beloit. She died on June 11, 2004 at age 92. Because of her commitment to education and loyalty to Beloit, she donated funds to the Stateline Community Foundation to create four-year scholarships for deserving Beloit students to attend a Wisconsin University or County Technical School. It is in honor of her parents, who provided her and her siblings an education, that this scholarship is given. In addition to the initial scholarship, this award will be given for the three succeeding years provided the recipient maintains both a full course load (12 credit minimum) and a cumulative grade point average of C.
	Donate	Community Action Scholarship Fund The Community Action Scholarship Fund exists to contribute funds toward the higher education of students that have participated in a Community Action program within the last three years.
	Donate	Danny J. Schultz Memorial Scholarship Fund The Danny J. Schultz Scholarship was created to honor the life of Danny Schultz, who passed away on May 1, 2013. He was a man who took extreme pleasure in helping others who were willing to help themselves. He believed that hard work and determination would create a satisfying and rewarding life for anyone who was up for the challenge. He also believed in keeping his word. While he worked for Pepsi for 42 years, his family was the most important part of his life. He was the most loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother to his family who adored him and respected his values. Find your passion and your career will flourish effortlessly. This scholarship was established by Danny’s wife (Kathy Schultz), daughter (Belinda McCarthy), and son (Chad Schultz) and has grown substantially with the proceeds raised by Danny’s friends who formed the Annual Danny Schultz Memorial Golf Outing.
	Donate	David Campfield Memorial Fund This scholarship fund, in memory of David Campfield, has not yet been designated.
	Donate	Dennis E. Wilson Scholarship Fund Dennis Wilson graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1965. In addition to his love of football, as a student-athlete Dennis was consistently on the academic honor roll. Dennis was a two-time All Big-Eight first team selection for the 1963 and 1964 football seasons and voted the Most Valuable Player in the Big Eight in his senior year. His dedication, drive, respect, values and love of the game, truly gave him the characteristics of a Most Valuable Player. It is in his name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Donald R. Petrick "Purple Rabbit" Scholarship Fund Donald Petrick graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1942. He was an outstanding distance runner, thus nicknamed the Purple Rabbit. During World War II, he served in the United States Marine Corp from 1942 to 1946. It is in his name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Dr. Susan Behrens Badger Girls State Scholarship Fund Dr. Susan Behrens (class of 1967) was the first woman graduate of Brodhead High School to become a physician and surgeon. She was also the first inductee into the Brodhead High School Wall of Fame. In high school she excelled academically, musically, and in public speaking, being the first student in Wisconsin to win four As in the State Forensic Contest. She was also active in bands, chorus and as an instrumental soloist and accompanist of all the high school choruses. She was honored to attend Badger Girls State and recognized that it was a fantastic week of learning and growth. As an adult she has sponsored girls to attend, and this endowed scholarship makes it possible for her to continue this sponsorship. She has been a mentor and role model for girls and young women who were interested in studying medicine and science. It is her hope that the young women who attend Badger Girls State will use their experiences and talents to help make this world a better place.
	Donate	Ed & Phyllis Farnum Baseball Scholarship Fund Edgar Farnum was devoted to helping young people through education, counseling, coaching and scouting. His main expertise was baseball and basketball. He, personally, was a 1st team All Pacific Conference All Star in both baseball and basketball at Whittier College, California after playing four years pro baseball. He then coached and taught in Iowa where he was inducted into the Iowa Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.
	Donate	Edward R. Burn Scholarship Fund Edward R. Burn grew up in an environment without many breaks or privileges but rather he looked for opportunities. In 1986, he established a trust to give scholarships to students for vocational/technical school. He was instrumental in starting the Beloit Memorial High School Scholarship Fund Program. It is in his name that these scholarships are presented.
	Donate	Elgeva Bacon DAR Scholarship Agency Fund Elgeva Bacon was a loyal and dedicated supporter of children and youth. She recalled how small tokens of recognition had pleased and greatly influenced her desire to strive for higher goals and wanted other young people to have the same sense of pride, personal satisfaction and appreciation. To further this goal, Elgeva generously supported youth programs in her church and in the community and was a long-time member of the Beloit Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.
	Donate	Elgeva Bacon DAR Scholarship Designated Fund Elgeva Bacon was a loyal and dedicated supporter of children and youth. She recalled how small tokens of recognition had pleased and greatly influenced her desire to strive for higher goals and wanted other young people to have the same sense of pride, personal satisfaction and appreciation. To further this goal, Elgeva generously supported youth programs in her church and in the community. Elgeva was a long-time member of the Beloit Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. The objectives of the Society are to: promote education, promote preservation of history for future generations, and to promote patriotic endeavors. It is in her name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Elizabeth Reinholz Performing Arts Scholarship Fund Betty Reinholz came to Beloit in 1939 and taught English. Additionally, outside of class time, she directed school plays, arranged for weekly assemblies and directed Junior Theatre. It is in her name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Ellen M. Luebke Scholarship Fund Ellen Marie Luebke was a fourth generation Beloiter. While in high school, she achieved the highest rank in Girl Scouts. She had a distinguished career as an actress, symphony musician and, most of importance to her heart, an outstanding reading specialist. It is in her name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Everett & Diana Haskell Scholarship Fund Everett Haskell was born on September 19, 1920 in Manchester, South Dakota. He moved to Beloit when he was two years old where he resided until his death on December 7, 1995. He served the community as a member of the city council with great distinction and he had perfect attendance for over 30 years. He was elected city council president ten times. His life was an example of caring and unselfish service to the community he loved so much. It is because of his remarkable record of public service that the Everett and Diana Haskell Scholarship has been established.
	Donate	Fairbanks Morse Defense Scholarship Fund As a major industry and employer in Beloit, Fairbanks Morse Defense understands the importance of providing a scholarship that addresses needed skills such as welding, machinery and maintenance repair and diesel technician.
	Donate	Florence M. Behrens Speech & Theater Memorial Scholarship Fund The purpose of the Florence M. Behrens (Class of 1928) Speech & Theater Memorial Scholarship Fund is to recognize an outstanding graduating senior from Brodhead High School who has participated and excelled in dramatics (theater), speech/forensics, oratory or other types of spoken arts presentations during all four years of high school.
	Donate	Fran Fruzen Purple Knight Scholarship Fund For some 50 years Fran Fruzen filled the role of teacher, associate principal and principal at Beloit Memorial High School. He is the original Purple Knight. In 1958 he was responsible for the nickname Purple Knights being adopted as the school’s mascot. He developed the Office of Alumni Services and the BMHS Alumni Scholarship Program. The Purple Knight Scholarship is given to a high school senior who embodies the characteristics for which the Purple Knight stands. It is in his name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Gene Van Galder Scholarship Fund The Gene Van Galder Scholarship benefits BMHS graduating seniors.
	Donate	George Andrews Scholarship Fund The George Andrews Scholarship benefits senior graduates of Beloit Memorial, FJ Turner or Rock County Christian High Schools.
	Donate	George Beckman Medical Scholarship Fund George Beckman was a lifelong resident of Beloit. He worked for Fairbanks Morse and was a member of the U.S. Army, where he was stationed for two years in Korea. He died in 1997. He had a very strong interest in helping students who were entering the medical profession. It is in his name that this scholarship is presented.
	Donate	George J. Kolak Education Scholarship Fund The George J. Kolak Scholarship benefits graduating seniors of Beloit Memorial High School pursuing an education degree.
	Donate	Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund The Chamber of Commerce Scholarship benefits adult students residing in Rock County or South Beloit who are entering or re-entering the workforce, or changing, advancing or enhancing their careers.
	Donate	Grow Your Own Multicultural Teacher Scholarship Fund Designed to increase the number of minority teachers in the School District of Beloit. The goal of this scholarship is to encourage minorities to pursue teaching as a career and return back to teach in Beloit.
	Donate	Helen Huston-Olson Scholarship Fund Helen Huston Olson was a teacher for 44 years and taught for many years at Powers Grade School before retiring in 1974. She died in 1997. Her estate established this scholarship for F.J. Turner High School graduating seniors.
	Donate	James E. Fitzpatrick Scholarship Fund In the fall of 1986, James Fitzpatrick was appointed as Principal of Beloit Memorial High School. From 1986 to 1997, he built Purple Knight pride in all phases of school life at Beloit Memorial High. This scholarship is given to a student for all-around achievement. It is in his name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Joe & Ann Chamberlain Music Scholarship Fund This scholarship is designed to assist graduating seniors of Stateline Area high schools pursuing the field of music.
	Donate	Joe & Eleanor Moen Memorial Scholarship Fund This scholarship is in memory of Eleanor Moen who had a love for music and was a supporter of local musicians and Joseph Moen who participated in many broadcasting endeavors in Beloit and the State of Wisconsin.
	Donate	Joseph Weirick Scholarship Fund Joseph Weirick was born and raised in Beloit and became a successful and respected real estate executive in Milwaukee. The Joseph Weirick Scholarship Fund is intended to assist well-rounded, hard-working young men from Beloit to receive post-high school education whether it is vocational, technical, or a 2 or 4 year college. Ideal candidates for this scholarship will embody the values that Joe believed were important. These values primarily include: setting goals and making meaningful strides toward accomplishing them, commitment to extracurricular activities which demonstrates a strong work ethic, builds character, and leads to meaningful friendships and commitment to Beloit or school community.
	Donate	Junior's Superhero Scholarship Fund This scholarship is to honor the memory of Austin "Jr." Ramos whose life was lost on January 22nd, 2016 in Beloit WI. It is in his memory that his family and friends wish to have this scholarship awarded.
	Donate	Kathy Irene Semeyn-Senz Scholarship Fund Kathy I. Semeyn-Senz was born on August 18, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert and Norma Semeyn. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in teaching from Carthage College in 1978. Kathy married Mark Senz on July 18, 1981 and had two children, Dennis and Maggie. Kathy was a former teacher at Waterman and Robinson Elementary Schools from 1978 to 1999. Kathy passed away in October of 1999 from Malignant Melanoma. Because of her love for teaching, it is in her name that this scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing the Education field.
	Donate	Kelly L. O'Brien Scholarship Fund This scholarship was created by Kelly to encourage the non-traditional female student to pursue their educational goals, no matter her age, and to realize the full potential of her abilities and aspirations. At age 45, Kelly O’Brien started on a journey to pursue her dream of a college education, only to have it cut short by breast cancer, just one semester shy of graduation. In establishing this scholarship, Kelly wanted to honor her grandmother, a long-time Beloit teacher, Clara L. Hirt-O’Brien, who after having four children, went back to school during the early 1940’s at the age of 41 to become certified in the field of special education. Kelly also wanted to honor her grandmother, Virginia Crist-Coleman, and great aunt, Loucille Crist-Stewart who attended Beloit College during the early 1920’s. Also, great aunt Elinor Crist-Zorn, who graduated from Beloit College in 1931, and most impressive her great-grandmother, Adah Lind-Crist, who graduated with honors from Beloit College in 1923 at the age of 43. It is in the memory of Kelly O’Brien that this scholarship is presented.
	Donate	Loren M. Sass Performing Arts Scholarship Fund Loren Sass came to Beloit in 1968 and taught at Lincoln Junior High and Beloit Memorial High School. While at Memorial, he taught the theater classes, designed and directed all the plays and musicals. He remains active in the Beloit Civic Theatre as a set designer, actor and director. He was inducted into the Rock County United Arts Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. This scholarship was founded in his honor at his retirement in 2002.
	Donate	Mary Divine-Leindorf Business Scholarship Fund Mary Divine-Leindorf, a Beloit native, started her career at Warner Manufacturing Company in 1924. She was appointed Secretary and Assistant Treasurer at Warner Electric Brake in 1936. The appointment made her one of the first women to hold an executive position in a major company. By 1944 she was Secretary-Treasurer, and in 1967 she was promoted to Vice President-Treasurer. She retired from Warner in the 1970’s and started a second career as President of the First Savings and Loan Association of South Beloit. Being a successful executive, Mary was also an active community booster. She served as President of the Beloit Hospital Board of Trustees, Director of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce and President of the Stateline United Way. She was the Charter President and Area Director of Zonta.
	Donate	Michael G. Finnegan Scholarship Fund The Related Affordable Foundation along with Michael Finnegan’s family have created a permanent Scholarship Fund to carry on his passion of helping those less fortunate in the affordable housing community. This fund will create an endowment that will provide scholarships to high school seniors living in affordable housing that will be attending an accredited college, technical school, or university in the fall of their graduating year of high school.
	Donate	Nilah I. Schenck Scholarship Fund Nilah Schenck was a lifetime Beloit citizen. She was born in 1924 and lived until she was 84. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1943. She worked as a draftsman for Fairbanks Morse. Nilah had a love for art and was an accomplished artist. She sold many of her oil paintings. She was commissioned by many people to paint lampshades for antique lamps as well as various other china pieces. This scholarship was established out of her desire to leave behind a legacy to help students with a desire to pursue a career in art or art education.
	Donate	Noah Morris Memorial Scholarship Fund The Noah Morris Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to honor the brief but rewarding life of Noah Morris. Noah was tragically killed in an automobile accident near his home on July 28, 2012. Noah would have been a junior at Clinton High School where he was active in football and basketball. Noah’s true passion was exhibiting swine. He attended shows locally and across the United States. Noah touched many people with his big heart and amazing smile. This annual scholarship will be awarded to those recipients who share his passion for showing pigs and wish to pursue a career in agriculture. It is our hope Noah’s dreams will make the scholarship recipient’s dreams come true as well.
	Donate	Pohl Family Scholarship Fund The Pohl Family Scholarship was created to honor the lives of Jack and Kathy Pohl. This scholarship was created after the death of Jack Pohl to support the education of students interested in pursuing a degree or a certificate at a community or technical college. The students must demonstrate hard work, loyalty and determination which are all qualities Jack and Kathy possessed and instilled in their children.
	Donate	Raymond Schoenfield Media/Journalism Scholarship Fund Raymond Schoenfield taught English and Journalism and was advisor to the school newspaper for 36 years at Beloit Memorial High School. During his tenure, The Increscent received many recognitions including: the Quill and Scroll Society and the National Press Association All American School Newspaper Awards. From 1965 to 1974, under his direction, the school newspaper was rated by the Associated Press as the Best School Newspaper in the State of Wisconsin. It is in his name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Reverend Kermit R. & Helen May Olsen Scholarship Fund Reverend Kermit Olsen was a long-time minister of the First Baptist Church of Beloit. Reverend Olsen was a strong believer in education and encouraged young people to get as much education as possible. It is in his and his wife’s name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Rex and Mary Thomson Science Scholarship Fund Rex Thomson was a teacher in Beloit Public Schools for 36 years. He taught science and biology at Roosevelt Junior High School and Aldrich Junior High School. He received many awards for his teaching excellence during his career including teaching scholarships from the National Science Foundation. His wife, Mary Thomson, was also an elementary teacher in the Stateline Area, and established this scholarship in 1996.
	Donate	Robert E. Hurley Memorial Scholarship Fund This scholarship was created in memory of Robert E. Hurley, Beloit Police Officer.
	Donate	Roger & Grace Sorenson Scholarship Fund Roger and Grace Sorenson were dedicated to assisting and encouraging students to attend post-high school educational institutions. This scholarship is given to students who have the potential to succeed in a broad field of post-high school education programs. It is in their names that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Rose Hoffmann Scholarship Fund Rose Hoffmann was a teacher in the Commercial Department at Beloit Memorial High School from 1924 – 1958. She was dedicated to the preparation of the students who were entering the business world. It is in her name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Sara Kern Cajamarca Memorial Scholarship Fund Sara Elizabeth Kern Cajamarca, born in 1975, was raised in Beloit, Wisconsin by her loving parents, Richard and Donna Kern. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in June of 1993 and then went on to study education and Spanish at the University of Minnesota. Her studies included a semester in Venezuela and work towards a master’s degree in English as a second language. In 1998 she married her husband, Tobias Cajamarca, and began working as an ESL teacher in Minnesota. Sara found great pleasure in staying very active and in discovering new things. She enjoyed learning about other cultures and languages and made volunteering in her community and serving others a priority. She was a very kind and generous person with a warm smile and fun spirit who cherished her relationships with family and friends. Sara was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2000 and spent the following two years battling this cancer with unwavering strength and a positive attitude; sadly, passing away in July of 2002. This scholarship was created to remember the beautiful and thoughtful person that Sara was by giving back to a community she loved in hopes of continuing to help others as she joyfully did in her 27 years.
	Donate	Schlichting Firefighter Scholarship Fund In August of 1980, at the age of 29, Larry Schlichting became a firefighter with the Janesville Fire Department. He and Christine had two young sons at the time, three-year old Ben, and eight-month old Brady. Because of his strong desire to become a firefighter Larry took a cut in pay of nearly 30% to join the Department. While on the job he attended classes at Blackhawk Technical College to get his fire science degree. When Larry retired at the end of December of 2004 at the rank of Captain, it was with mixed emotions; he truly loved his life as a firefighter. Larry left the fire department to embark on a new adventure, traveling the USA with Christine in their motor home. Unfortunately, Larry passed away at age 53 in June of 2005 while hiking Quandary Mountain in Colorado. Firefighting must have run in the Schlichting blood. Larry’s father, Howard Schlichting, had been a firefighter with the City of Beloit for almost twenty-four years, retiring as a Lieutenant in 1986. Howard passed away in August of 2004 at age 73, just ten months before Larry. This scholarship is in memory of Larry and Howard and is for students with a strong desire to become a firefighter.
	Donate	South Beloit Future of Health Scholarship Fund This Scholarship Fund was established by the Health Advisory Committee (HAC) of South Beloit School District in 2000. It is intended for a graduate of South Beloit High School that is pursuing a degree in a health related field. Preference will be given to current graduating seniors.
	Donate	Students of Color Scholarship Fund This scholarship has been established to encourage students of color to attend a post-high school educational institution. It is given to one who is prepared to enter an accredited college following their High School Graduation.
	Donate	The Cheryl Metcalf Teaching Career Scholarship Fund This Scholarship was established by Cheryl and Mike Metcalf. Mrs. Metcalf (Cheryl Henthorn) is a 1970 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1964, she pursued a career in public education. Her responsibilities have included teacher, principal, director of special programs, assistant superintendent, curriculum consultant and mentor to new principals. She earned her advanced degrees from Northern Illinois University. This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a career in education.
	Donate	Tim McKearn Scholarship Fund The Tim McKearn Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Tim McKearn.
	Donate	Walter A. & Joyce F. Scholten Health Careers Scholarship Fund Dr. Walter Scholten and Joyce F. Scholten moved to Beloit in 1959. Dr. Scholten was an obstetrician and gynecologist with the Beloit Clinic until his retirement in 1995. Joyce was a registered nurse prior to becoming a full-time homemaker. She remained a dedicated healthcare volunteer. Both Dr. and Mrs. Scholten supported various healthcare organizations throughout their lives including the Beloit Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Rock County Medical Society, and Beloit Regional Hospice. They pursued knowledge and supported higher education. This scholarship is given in their names.
	Donate	Walter & Ida Foy Scholarship Fund Ida D. Foy came to Beloit in 1951 and lived here for 44 years. She attended Beloit Public Schools and graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1967. She was a member of the School Board from 1989-1995 and became President in 1992. She remained President until her death in 1995. Walter passed away January 9, 2015. It is in her and her husband's name that this scholarship is given. It is intended for a senior at Beloit Memorial High School who has demonstrated good citizenship while at school and in the community, and who can describe in a short essay how he/she has achieved a social or economic goal(s) despite obstacles experienced during his/her life.
	Donate	Walter & Verdna Leishman Scholarship Fund Walter and Verdna Leishman were longtime Beloit residents who believed in giving back to the community they loved so much. Upon Walter’s death in 1986, Verdna found herself with time to be more involved with First Baptist Church, Friends of Paul’s Computer Institute, Caritas, Baptist Children’s Home, Beloit Regional Hospice, Good Shepherd Orphanage in Bamenda, Cameroon and Camp Tamarack. Verdna’s estate established this scholarship for non-traditional female students (graduating senior or adult learner) who have graduated from Beloit Memorial, Clinton, or FJ Turner High Schools. Additional criteria includes attendance at a college or technical school.
	Donate	William & Elizabeth Freeman Scholarship Fund The William & Elizabeth Freeman Scholarship is intended for a senior at Beloit Memorial High School who has demonstrated good citizenship while at school and in the community. Desired qualities in the candidate include but are not limited to participation in school and/or community activities, strong academic average, and shows great potential for college. Additional questions are required for review to determine growth and participation throughout high school career, types of community service and volunteerism, depth of financial need, work ethic and promise of future success.
	Donate	William H. (Bill) Behrens Memorial Scholarship Fund The purpose of the William H. (Bill) Behrens Memorial Music Scholarship Fund is to recognize a student from Brodhead High School who excels in instrumental music and musicianship and who has participated in music all four years of high school.
	Donate	William J. & Lavinia M. Divine Music Education Scholarship Lavina Divine was active in Treble Clef Music programs since the 1920’s. She remained active in the program until the year before her death in 1999. William Divine greatly appreciated his wife’s love of music and wanted to preserve this musical memory through this scholarship. It is in her name that this scholarship is given.
	Donate	Wong Family Asian Scholarship Fund The Wong Family Asian Scholarship was established by the Wong Family to honor Charles and Yee Shee Wong, the first immigrant Chinese couple to settle in Beloit in 1923. They had seven children, ages 14 years to 18 months, when Charles was tragically shot and killed in 1938. Yee Shee chose to fulfill the dream she and her husband had to offer their children a better life and education in Beloit, rather than return to China with the children. She undertook the seemingly impossible task to raise seven children alone, especially since she was not able to speak English. Armed with her fortitude, all seven of her children graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and all went on to complete college degrees with two achieving doctorate degrees. The eldest son, Gim, except for service time during World War II, lived his entire life in Beloit and held many community leadership positions. Because of their contributions to the Beloit Community, Yee Shee Wong and Gim Wong are enshrined in the Beloit Historical Society Hall of Fame. The Wong Family Asian Scholarship is awarded to a deserving Asian student dedicated to improving her or his life through higher education.
Special Project
	Donate	Beloit Meals on Wheels New Building Fund This fund was created for the construction of a new Beloit Meals on Wheels facility.
	Donate	Emergency Response Fund This fund, initially established to address needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, will remain open to respond to future emergency concerns.
	Donate	Jeffrey & Judith Adams Fund The Jeffrey & Judith Adams Fund supports the charitable interests of Jeffrey & Judith Adams.
	Donate	Judith H. Adams Fund The Judith H. Adams Fund supports the charitable interests of Judith H. Adams.
	Donate	Pops on the Rocks Fund The Pops on the Rocks Pass Through Fund supports Beloit's annual 4th of July fireworks display. This fun and fabulous event is primarily funded by individual and corporate donations.
	Donate	Rock County SEED Cohort The National SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) Project on Inclusive Curriculum is a peer-led professional development program that promotes change through self-reflection and interpersonal dialogue, and builds capacity for more equitable curriculum, educational environments, and communities.
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