Holmes County Education & Community Foundation

Holmes County Education and Community Foundation
connects philanthropic resources with essential needs, provides leadership to help resolve community challenges, and creates valuable assets for the future. Our values of stewardship, sincerity, compassion, community, and trust drive all that we do.
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The Holmes County Education & Community Foundation (HCECF)

HCEF was created in 1989 by a generous donor with the goal of encouraging further education for the residents of Holmes County. In 2021, HCEF was expanded to become a community foundation, connecting resources with need to improve the quality of life in Holmes County. Holmes County Education & Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. EIN #88-0663552

Serving You.

The original trustees included John Waltman, James McGuire, Richard Maxwell, and Judge Robert Hines. The present Board of Trustees includes: Matt Campbell, Craig Hershberger, Judge Thomas Lee, Shasta Mast, Roger Proper, Jr., Garrett Roach, Michael Taylor, and John Waltman. Holley Johnson is the Executive Director, and Ashley Doty is the Scholarship Program Manager. Since 1991, over $12,000,000 has been granted for the betterment of Holmes County youth and adults. This has been accomplished by the awarding of college scholarships, professional development grants, Amish Vocational Training grants, Senior Series grants, and assistance to the Holmes County College Access Program. By the fall of 2025, community grants will be available for application for Holmes County organizations seeking to benefit and improve the quality of life of our residents

2,845

Students Served

$12 Million+

Scholarships awarded since 1991

79

Scholarship Funds
Mission, Vision, Values

HCEF Principles

The Defining Elements of the Holmes County Education Foundation

Our Mission

Holmes County Education and Community Foundation strives to inspire generosity by connecting philanthropic resources withessential needs, providing leadership to help resolve community challenges, andcreating valuable assets for the future.

Our Vision

A vibrant community where families and businesses thrive.

Values

Stewardship

We are accountable to internal and external stakeholders for the finances and operations of the organization, and, through prudent management of entrusted funds, we are committed to maintaining the high quality of our grant-making and services.

Sincerity

We respect our donors and carry out their wishes while maintaining the confidentiality of both the donors' and grant recipients' financial matters.

Compassion

We are genuinely interested in bettering the lives of our students and our community.

Community

We maintain an active concern for Holmes County residents, and within the Foundation's means we are committed to meeting their educational needs for their own and the County's long-term well-being.

Trust

We are committed to earning and maintaining the trust of the community by accurately reporting our activities and ensuring an open door policy.