Ross Community Foundation
An Affiliate of Hamilton Community Foundation
The Ross Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Hamilton Community Foundation, was established in March 2022 by a group of volunteer Ross community members. The Ross Community Foundation provides a way for citizens to make lasting gifts for the improvement and benefit of future generations. The Foundation serves as an endowment that will benefit the community in perpetuity.
"The idea of giving back to the community that gave our family the opportunity to raise our children and make a living is why we wanted to be founding members. The Ross Community Foundation is something that will live long beyond all of us, what we do today will affect the lives of others for many years beyond ours in a positive way."
--Dennis M Klei, Founding Member
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Our Founders
The Ross Community Foundation Board of Trustees has focused on growing the Unrestricted Community Impact Fund since its inception in March 2022. In July, the "Give Where you Live" campaign was launched and a goal was set to raise $500,000 by the end of 2022. Thank you to the following who have generously donated funds to be used to grant back into the community.
Platinum Level - $25,000 +
Deron and Stacy Blaylock
Myron Bowling Family
Richard J. Fitton Family Foundation
Rolland (Butch) and Ruth Guenther
Dennis and Sherrie Klei Family
Dana and Martha Mehl*
Pat and Debbie Pawling
Nancy Burns Strause
In memory of Fran and Wade Burns and Tom Wade Burns
Sid and Karen Vance
Ron and Sue Watson
Dean and Susan Welsh
The Westerbeck Family
Gold Level - $10,000 - $24,999
Gregory and Lisa Budd
Joe* and Becky Conrad
Thomas and Melissa Dierking
Dr. Christopher French, Ross Dental Group
Laura Hiler*
Steve and Mary Rigling and Amy and Bobby Smith
Rick and Sally Schwoeppe
Titan Mechanical Solutions, LLC
Charles C. Young Funeral Home, Inc
Silver Level - $5,000 - $9,999
Amrein Diamonds
Brian and Catherine Chappell
Wendy Bridge Curran and John Curran
John and Wendy* Fetters
Flubs Dariette
L. Samantha Glover
Mike and Julie Harris
John and Kimberly Kirsch
Larry and Karen Redemeier Family
Schappacher Concrete, INC
St. Aloysius Mens Society
Ray St. Clair Roofing
Richard and Thelma Westerbeck
Walter and Erin Wilson*
Alan and Mary Lou Woods
Greg and Kim Young
Bob Zaenkert
Gifts Toward Goal
Anonymous (1)
Steven D Berry
Julie A. Burwinkel and Dan Burwinkel
AK Butler
Catholic Order of Foresters St. Aloysius #2172
Johnson Investment Counsel
Zachery and Molly Pierson
Ross Lions Club
Rita C Tabler
Sean and Amanda Van Winkle
* denotes Ross Community Foundation board members
Your Gift
With your support, the Ross Community Foundation will continue to strengthen the Ross community for current and future generations. Your unrestricted gift can help us:
• Develop, implement, and expand grantmaking that support the unmet needs in our community.
• Build a permanent endowment that is established by the residents for the benefit of the Ross community.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ross Community Foundation, Board Chair, Martha Mehl or Katie Braswell, Vice President.
If you would like to support this effort, please complete the commitment form and return with your gift of support.