A trust was formed to generate income to help fulfill this goal. The original trustees included John Waltman, James McGuire, Richard Maxwell, and Judge Robert Hines. The present Board of Trustees includes: Linda Angelo, Matt Campbell, David Coil, Craig Hershberger, Judge Robert D. Rinfret, and John Waltman. The Executive Director is Darla Stitzlein and Kaeli Dial is the Administrative Assistant.
The mission of the Holmes County Education Foundation is to “strengthen our community by helping Holmes County residents pursue further education opportunities.”
Since 1991, over $8,000,000 has been granted for the betterment of Holmes County youth and adults. This has been accomplished by the awarding of college scholarships, professional development grants, Amish Vocational Training grants, Senior Series grants, and assistance to the Holmes County College Access Program.
Varies by scholarship.
Varies by scholarship.