Who We Are

The Athens Area Community Foundation was established in 1994 as an affiliate of the Battle Creek Community Foundation. The Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3)organization that provides a platform for philanthropy,serving the interests of Athens area residents and donors. We accomplish our mission through:

Providing opportunities for individuals, organizations, and corporations to make gifts to permanent endowment funds.

Identifying and addressing community needs through our grant making and scholarship programs.

Serving as a collaborator/convener for community issues and projects.

Board of Directors

Dale Dittmer, President
Daniel Loew, Vice President
Carol Sybesma, Secretary
Woody Alverson, Treasurer
Jacob Henderson, YAC
Randy Davis
Paul Frederick
Kelly Hulce
David Mackaluso
Monty Rubley
Laurie Swanson
Elsie Simmons
Cindy Leach, Executive Director
Mark Stuart, Emeritus

Youth Advisory Committee

Jamie Henderson, Advisor
Hannah Hamlin
Jake Henderson
Joe Henderson
Taylor Smith
Emily Wickemeyer

Endowment Funds Held

Athens Area Community Foundation Unrestricted Fund
Athens Area Community Foundation Youth Fund
Athens Area Historical Society Fund
Athens Area Nontraditional Scholarship
Athens Area Schools Alumni Fund for Student Excellence
Athens Area Schools Student Awards Fund
Athens Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council Fund
Athens Rotary Club Scholarship Fund
Athens/Union City Lions Club Scholarship Fund
Bill Bornor Athens Athletic Assistance Fund
Jacquelyn Barrone Art Achievement Award
Kenneth L. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund
Mary Ley Cripps Scholarship Fund
Thomas R. Kelley Memorial Scholarship Fund
Edith Leonard Scholarship Fund
Joseph Norrod Scholarship Fund
Dennis Oberlin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Domenick & Grazia Pontoni Scholarship Fund
Harold Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Fund
Les Swartz Memorial Fund
Don Trumblee Scholarship Fund
Carolyn L. Burnett Scholarship Fund

Non-Endowment Funds Held

Athens Area Community Foundation Operating Fund
Athens Community Association Fund
Athens Easter Egg Hunt Community Project Fund
Athens Follies Curtain Community Project Fund
Athens Historical Arch Restoration Community Project Fund

Grants and Scholarships awarded

Grants and Scholarships awarded (PDF)