Community Development

The 2nd Chance Thrift Store of Union County Fund

This donor-advised Fund was established in 2021 by Union County resident Tom McCarthy. The fund supports the 2nd Chance Charity Thrift Store and other charitable initiatives for the betterment of Union County and its residents.

Applegate Family Charity Fund

Established by Union County residents Dr. David and Dr. Mary Applegate in 2021, this donor-advised fund supports community organizations, projects, and initiatives for the betterment of the residents of Union County.

Cline Family Community Fund

Established by Union County residents Mark & Cheryl Cline in 2021, this donor-advised fund supports community organizations that provide services for the betterment of the residents of Union County.

Coleman & Eufinger Family Charitable Fund

This fund was established by John Eufinger and Charlotte Coleman Eufinger to support charitable causes that make Union County a better place to live, work, and raise our families.

Ann Davis Fund for Charitable Donations

This fund was generously established by Ann L. Davis to support worthwhile and deserving causes and projects in and around Union County.

Eagle's Benevolence Charity Fund

This fund was established in late 2003 and has been a major supporter of High School Athletics in Union County, as well as providing significant financial resources for Marysville’s Fire and Police departments and the Union County Sheriff’s department.

Elk's Benevolent Fund

Initiated in 2003, the Elks have supported many local groups including the Community & Seasoned Citizens group, the Military Family Support Group, the American Legion Post 79, Marysville Athletic Association, Law Enforcement Memorial as well as many others.

Friends of the Foundation

This annual membership program provides important financial support for Foundation operations.

Gerten Family Foundation Fund

Established by Union County residents Greg & Angelina Gerten and Family, this donor-advised fund will support worthwhile and deserving causes and projects in and around Union County.

Impact 60 Fund

This fund will help support various initiatives in the county with a current focus on addressing the drug problems affecting the youth of Union County.

Ryan J. and Kristin K. Lee Family Charitable Fund

Initiated by Ryan and Kristin Lee to “give back and pay forward,” this donor-advised fund will help support various initiatives in the county with a current focus on addressing the drug problems affecting the youth of Union County.

Lee Family Fund

Established by Mr. & Mrs. Lutrelle Lee and family, this fund to support charitable causes and organizations in Union County.

The Lewis Family Fund

Established by the Lewis family, this fund is intended to benefit many causes dear to them and their community, especially the YMCA.

Plain City Lions Fund

The general purpose and focus of the fund shall be to support community organizations, projects, and initiatives for the betterment of Plain City, Union County, Madison County, and their residents.

Marysville Moose Lodge Charity Fund

Established in 2003 by the Marysville Moose Lodge, this fund provides generous support for a wide variety of causes in Union County.

McCarthy & Cox Cares Community Fund

Established by McCarthy & Cox Retirement & Estate Specialists LLC, this fund will support a broad array of diverse community needs as determined by a committee of Union County citizens.

The Jess and Josephine Mitchell Family Foundation Fund

Established in 2014 by Jim and Carolyn Mitchell, this fund will support a myriad of causes and organizations as a way for the Mitchell Family to give back to and benefit the County they love so dearly.

Mosaic Fund

This fund was anonymously formed by a Marysville family and supports a wide range of charitable causes and organizations.

Next Generations Initiative Office Operations Endowment Fund

This fund was created as part of a two-phase campaign to endow both the operations of the Union County Foundation.

Barbara and Roger C Nicol Fund

This fund was established by Barbara and Roger C. Nicol to support worthwhile and deserving causes and projects in and around Union County.

The Perry Family Funds

Established by Union County resident George Perry, this fund supports various charitable causes throughout Union County.

The Pottersburg Bridge Preservation Fund

The  purpose of the Fund is to underwrite improvements and maintenance to the Pottersburg Bridge, which is an integral part of the annual Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Union County Fund

Established in celebration of 150 years of the Scott’s Company’s presence in Marysville, the mission of this fund is to inspire, connect, and cultivate communities of purpose in the areas of environmental improvement, youth empowerment, and community gardens and greenspaces.

The T & N Family Foundation Fund

This Fund was anonymously established by a charitably minded Marysville family to support worthwhile and deserving causes and projects in and around Union County.

Union County Foundation Anchor Fund

Donations enable the Union County Foundation to fund operations and unrestricted grants to local charitable programs.

Union County Foundation Founders Fund

Established in honor of the Foundation’s Founders and to recognize the 20th Anniversary of the Foundation, this fund supports the advancement of the Union County Foundation as an organization and in its role as a community leader.

United Way of Union County Lasting Legacy Fund

he Foundation has partnered with the United Way to establish another way for people to support the operations of the United Way. The United Way is now able to accept appreciated securities, property, and other assets along with traditional monetary donations.

The Wirchanski Family Fund

 This donor-advised Fund was established in 2021 by Union County supporter John Wirchanski. Its purpose is to provide for the benefit and beautification of Jerome Township.