Clinton County Community Foundation Marks 30 Years with Community Celebration in Frankfort
The Clinton County Community Foundation will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Thursday, June 11, from 6:30-9 p.m. at Prairie Creek Park in partnership with the City of Frankfort. The evening will feature live music from Jake Towe Band and celebrate three decades of local philanthropy and community impact in Clinton County.
As part of the celebration, the Foundation will also highlight a special scholarship opportunity for Clinton County residents including the awarding of three $5,000 scholarships. The application will open April 20 and close May 21. The scholarship is available to students who live in Clinton County and have graduated from a Clinton County high school, including the class of 2026 graduating seniors, current undergraduate students and trade school students. Students who have already applied to the 2026 general scholarship application do not need to reapply and will automatically be included in the applicant pool.
“We are excited to partner with the Community Foundation and celebrate their 30th Anniversary with them at Prairie Creek Park,” said Frankfort Mayor Judith Sheets. “I love when we can collaborate with organizations. It makes our community better and stronger.”
In honor of the 30th anniversary, the Foundation also plans to celebrate in a meaningful way—with $30,000 in surprise scholarships and grants to be announced throughout the evening.
The Clinton County Community Foundation was established in 1996 to perpetuate the county’s rich heritage of philanthropy and create new opportunities for donors. The Foundation is represented by a volunteer County Services Committee, made up of Clinton County residents, and receives staff and technical support from the Community Foundation of Howard County. Representatives from Clinton County also serve on the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
“This anniversary is a celebration of the people, partnerships and generosity that have shaped the Clinton County Community Foundation over the past 30 years,” said Gene Marshall, Chair of the Clinton County Community Foundation Services Committee. “We are proud of the impact that has been made in our county and grateful for everyone who has helped make that work possible.”
Through vision, effective organization and good stewardship, the Foundation serves as a catalyst for stimulating and funding initiatives that improve quality of life for the citizens of Clinton County.
“The Community Foundation has been a committed partner in strengthening Clinton County for many years, working alongside local organizations and leaders to support meaningful projects and opportunities,” said Todd Moser, President of the Community Foundation serving Howard, Clinton and Carroll Counties. “Over the past 30 years, $13.3 million in grants and $3.7 million in scholarships have been invested back into Clinton County. We are excited to bring the community together to celebrate that impact and the people who have made it possible.”
The June 11 celebration will offer community members an opportunity to gather, enjoy a summer evening together and recognize the lasting impact philanthropy has made in Clinton County over the past 30 years.
