The Crump Encore Project

Established for the restoration and preservation of the historic landmark Crump Theatre in downtown Columbus.

Wendell Huff Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Fund established in memory of Wendell Huff. As a longtime resident of Columbus and a 47-year employee of Cummins Engine Company, Wendell and his wife, Wanda, proudly graduated three children from Columbus East High School.  While an avid fan of all BCSC institutions, Wendell was a dedicated Olympian fan in all sports; both boys’ and girls’. Wendell had an unmatched work ethic, natural curiosity to learn something new every day, a competitive spirit and appreciation for others with a desire to explore and solve problems/challenges.  His favorite athletes were the hard-working competitors who always did more to help their team and push themselves to improve personally. The Wendell Huff Memorial Scholarship is for varsity athletes at Columbus East High School who exhibit these same qualities: teamwork, desire for self-improvement, willingness to face challenges, eagerness to help others and a dedicated work ethic.

Growing Readers

Growing Readers is a partnership between local pediatric care providers, the Bartholomew County Public Library, Viewpoint Books and Heritage Fund with a goal of increasing access to early literacy resources throughout the community. Help our youngest community members and their families receive books and education on early literacy best practices at each well child visit!

The Nala Fund

Field of Interest Fund established in 2020 by the May family after the tragic and sudden loss of their dog Nala to provide emergency medical care to dogs in her memory.

Purpose: To help local veterinarians provide emergency medical care to dogs in need and to provide care for dogs waiting to be adopted from local shelters.

Working in partnership with the Bartholomew County Humane Society (BCHS), Animal Care Services and hearts4paws, local veterinarians are able to request funds for dogs in need. Funds will be administered annually on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sandi’s Closet Fund

Agency Fund established by Jill Taker in 2024 to provide support for nonprofit organization Sandi’s Closet