CLINTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RECEIVES $125,000 CONTRIBUTION FROM THE FARMERS BANK
Feb. 25, 2016 -- The Clinton County Community Foundation has received a $125,000 contribution from The Farmers Bank in Frankfort, Ind. The gift was made to the Foundation in honor of Karen Miller, former president of The Farmers Bank and a former board member of the Clinton County Community Foundation.
"This contribution is in recognition of how Karen felt about the community," said Kent Ryan, a director of The Farmers Bank. "She was admired by bank members and everybody strived to follow her example of supporting the community. This is a gift from the bank, board, employees and shareholders. Karen’s interest in the community had a wide depth and breadth and the Foundation’s mission includes the whole community – this was a natural connection. "
The contribution is also eligible for Lilly Endowment’s gift match initiative. The $125,000 will be placed in a community endowment unrestricted fund and qualifies for a $1 for $1 match. The Clinton County Community Foundation’s match goal is $500,000 and the initiative runs through March 31, 2016.
"We are grateful to the bank, its employees and shareholders for this contribution," said Alan Dunn, chairman of the Clinton County Community Foundation’s Services Committee. "Karen’s legacy to the community will be honored as Clinton County charitable projects and services are supported from this fund now and in the future."
The Clinton County Community Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization created in 1996. The mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life of the community through the accumulation and stewardship of enduring charitable gifts. For details about making a charitable gift or establishing a permanent endowment fund to benefit a charitable organization or interest in Clinton County, please contact the Community Foundation at (800) 964-0508 or visit the Web site at www.cfclinton.org.
The Farmers Bank is a $480 million asset organization chartered in 1876 with headquarters in Frankfort, IN. The Farmers Bank is locally owned and operated with 10 banking offices, located in Central Indiana, providing retail, business, trust & asset management, investment, mortgage and electronic banking services. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
