Community Foundation
of Howard County, Inc.
Charitable Dreams for Community Needs
The Community Foundation of Howard County, Inc. makes a positive difference in our community.
We help people who are passionate about giving back to our community, take the lead on community initiatives and partner with nonprofit organizations to support a broad range of projects that make a positive impact.
Browse our Web site for more information about our work, and see the difference that philanthropy can make!
2014 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients Announced
Two Howard County students have been named recipients of four-year, full-tuition scholarships as the Community Foundation of Howard County 2014 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.
Joowon Lee, son of Kuyul and Sukhee Lee, and Graham Ortmann, son of DelRoy and Donna Ortmann, will receive full tuition to the Indiana college of their choice and a $900 yearly stipend for required books and equipment.
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
A memorial monument and statue will be constructed in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the corner of Apperson Way and North Lafountain St., Kokomo, Ind. Fundraising efforts are underway to raise the approximately $150,000 to complete the project. Donations are now being accepted for this project.
Opportunities for donation: 8 plaques for $10,000, 4 benches at $5,000 and $3,000 for planters. Bricks are available for a donation of $100.
How to Donate
Online: Select ‘Give Now’ from this page. In the comment section, designate the MLK Memorial.
By Mail: Send donations to the Community Foundation of Howard County, 215 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN 46901, or to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, P.O. Box 161, Kokomo, IN 46903-0161. Make checks payable to the Community Foundation of Howard County and designate MLK Memorial in the memo line.
