INSIDE THE SCOTT COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Mission Statement

The Scott County Community Foundation is to be a community leader in philanthropy, stewardship, giving, and serving for the common good in Scott County. The Foundation will mobilize the leadership and resources needed for residents of Scott County to have an equitable quality of life.

About the Scott County Community Foundation

The Scott County Community Foundation was established in February 1997, in affiliation with the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana.

In 1999, Lilly Endowment established a grant, the GIFT IV initiative, to help set up community foundations. The Scott County Community Foundation voted to obtain a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and become a stand-alone community foundation. The date for disaffiliation was September 30, 2000.

Barbara Timberlake was employed as the executive director, and an office was established. A board of directors was announced, equipment purchased and office furniture donated. During the following months, committees worked on developing guidelines and procedures for the organization.

In 2005, the executive director of the United Way of Scott County resigned. The Foundation approached the United Way regarding an administrative consolidation, which would consist of both organizations sharing a director for a six-month trial period. This would be an opportunity to provide the community with a shared vision for addressing the community issues today and tomorrow. In January 2006, the boards for both organizations voted to extend the contract and make the relationship permanent.

Financial Information

Any requests for copies of financial information may be made by contacting the Scott County Community Foundation. The Scott County Community Foundation is audited annually. Copies of the audit and 990 are available at the office, 60 North Main Street, Scottsburg.

Currently, The Bradley Group is the Foundation's investment manager. The Finance and Investment Committee is responsible for oversight of the investments and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. Members of that committee include Donna Faris, chair; L.L. Lowry, Connie Kenninger, Russ Comer, Tracy Reardon, Eric Graham and Cliff Nay.

For more information about the Scott County Community Foundation, please contact us.

The Scott County Community Foundation values the understanding of, importance and involvement in charitable giving of the people of Scott County.