DESIGNATED FUNDS
COMMUNITY LEADER ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
Provides a permanent stream of income for operations and administration of the Rochelle Area Community Foundation. Established by Phil Hasz, a founding member of the Foundation, in honor of the many community leaders who have worked to build and shape the community.
The Todd Ackland Legacy Fund
The Todd Ackland Legacy Fund
The Rochelle Area Community Foundation (RACF) is honored to announce the creation of The Todd Ackland Legacy Fund, established to celebrate the life and legacy of local pastor Todd Ackland. This designated fund will provide opportunities for individuals to attend Christian events such as Rock Weekend, Tres Dias, mission trips, and similar
The Rochelle Area Community Foundation (RACF) is honored to announce the creation of The Todd Ackland Legacy Fund, established to celebrate the life and legacy of local pastor Todd Ackland. This designated fund will provide opportunities for individuals to attend Christian events such as Rock Weekend, Tres Dias, mission trips, and similar experiences-causes Todd was deeply passionate about.
The Todd Ackland Legacy Endowment Fund is a fitting tribute to Todd's dedication to the Rochelle community and his commitment to supporting spiritual and personal growth. Contributions to this fund will help keep Todd's mission alive, providing resources for individuals to participate in faith-based events that help shape their lives.
field of interest funds
Arts Enrichment Fund
Community Advancement Fund
Community Advancement Fund
Provides support for arts and culture initiatives in our communities.
Community Advancement Fund
Community Advancement Fund
Community Advancement Fund
Provides funds to enhance the communities where we live, learn, work and play.
Health & Wellness Fund
Community Advancement Fund
Health & Wellness Fund
To advance health and wellness of people of all ages in our communities.
Inspire Learning Fund
Health & Wellness Fund
Provides funds to promote Education in our communities.
Rochelle Foods Hunger Challenge Fund
A permanent, endowed, field of interest fund established in 2011 by Rochelle Foods with a grant from Hormel Charitable Foundation. Provides funds for hunger relief in the greater Rochelle Area.
plant a seed Fund
Provides funding to promote the science or practice of farming, agribusiness systems, animal systems, environmental service systems, natural resources systems, plant systems and power, structural and technological systems.
HINTZCHE-HINKSTON CLASSROOM SUPPORT FUND
The Hintzsche-Hinkston Classroom Support Donor Advised Fund was established to provide assets to assist students in the classroom. “A student’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.”
JEFFRY W. COLE FAMILY MEMORIAL FUND
The Jeffrey W. Cole family foundation fund was created in 2007 in memory of Jeff and his family. Jeff, his wife Sheri, his daughter Gracie, and their unborn daughter Baby Cole were killed in an automobile accident in 2006 which occurred just North of the intersection of Hwy 64 and Hwy 251 in Ogle County, Illinois. Jeff and Sheri’s daughte
The Jeffrey W. Cole family foundation fund was created in 2007 in memory of Jeff and his family. Jeff, his wife Sheri, his daughter Gracie, and their unborn daughter Baby Cole were killed in an automobile accident in 2006 which occurred just North of the intersection of Hwy 64 and Hwy 251 in Ogle County, Illinois. Jeff and Sheri’s daughter, Alli Cole was then three years old and the only survivor of the accident.
Kay and Jim Beardin Community Endowment FUND
Kay and Jim Beardin Community Endowment FUND
The Kay and Jim Beardin Community Endowment Fund provides support for the evolving needs that impact the community through the power of change towards the advancement of the Rochelle Area.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
BERG-BURKHOLDER FAMILY FUND
DANIEL & STEPHANIE WILLIAMS FUND FOR THE ARTS
DANIEL & STEPHANIE WILLIAMS FUND FOR THE ARTS
Dennis “Bergy” and Avis Berg, in partnership with Bob Burkholder, recently established the Berg-Burkhulder Family Fund here at the Rochelle Area Community Foundation (RACF). Bob and Bergy came together to create this fund in honor of Bob’s wife and Bergy’s sister, Donna, who passed away in March of 2014 due to ALS, and Bob and Donna’s two sons, Andrew and Jarrett, whose lives were also tragically cut short in a car accident 18 years ago.
DANIEL & STEPHANIE WILLIAMS FUND FOR THE ARTS
DANIEL & STEPHANIE WILLIAMS FUND FOR THE ARTS
DANIEL & STEPHANIE WILLIAMS FUND FOR THE ARTS
The Daniel & Stephanie Williams Fund for the Arts was established with the Rochelle Area Community Foundation on August 1, 2018 as an “acorn fund” with a gift of $1,000.00. Through their own creative efforts, the fund quickly grew to become a permanent Donor Advised Fund from which the Williams recommend grants in the area of Arts and Culture to the Community Foundation Board.
DUAL LANGUAGE EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
DANIEL & STEPHANIE WILLIAMS FUND FOR THE ARTS
DUAL LANGUAGE EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
To support expenses toward tuition for higher education for those committed to teaching in Rochelle Schools for the dual language program.
ED AND ANN RICE GIVING FUND
DANIEL & STEPHANIE WILLIAMS FUND FOR THE ARTS
DUAL LANGUAGE EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Ed and Ann have humbly given their time and energy in support of the Rochelle Community and surrounding area throughout their lives. This family fund was established for them by Joe and Marian Rice to expand upon their generous spirit. The fund will support organizations consistent with Ann and Ed’s community contributions over the years.
H.P. "JIM" WALKER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND
H.P. "JIM" WALKER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND
Jim Walker began his career working for the International Harvester Company in locations in Wisconsin and Illinois. In 1969, he and business partner Wayne Schork, moved their families to Rochelle to own and operate Walker-Schork International, the local International Harvester dealership.
JACOBS FAMILY FUND
STEVE PFEIFFER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND
The Jacobs Family Fund was created to support non for profits in the greater Rochelle area that focus on Children and/or feeding the hungry.
STEVE PFEIFFER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND
STEVE PFEIFFER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND
To honor Steve's life of service, income from this fund will be used to make annual grants to local non-profit organizations as recommended by members of his family.
TOBLER FAMILY FUND
TOM HALL COMMUNITY GIVING FUND
The Tobler family has been a part of the community for over 80 years, focusing on agriculture, education and volunteerism.
TOM HALL COMMUNITY GIVING FUND
TOM HALL COMMUNITY GIVING FUND
This fund was designed in hopes of spreading more opportunities to the people in the Rochelle Community. We enjoy supporting RACF because the funds support a variety of needs in the area.
TYLER "SMITTY' SMITH MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of Tyler Smith. The Tyler Smith Memorial Fund will provide a legacy of giving back to the causes that Tyler loved, annually, forever. As his parents, family and friends continue to search for answers, they honor Tyler’s life through the Tyler “Smitty” Smith Memorial Fund.
LIVINGSTON BIBLE CHURCH SCHOLORSHIP FUND
The John Bearrows Family Endowment, In Memory of Denise Halsey Moore
Established by Dina & John Bearrows and family, the John Bearrows Family Endowment in Memory of Denise Halsey Moore honors the life and legacy of a remarkable woman whose passion for education and children was evident in everything she did.
Empowering the community fund
Empowering the community fund
Empowering the community fund
The donor's passion for the community is brought to life through this endowment fund. They invite programs and projects that improve outcomes and accountability that will enhance quality of life for the community and our
environment.
The Howard Family Fund
Empowering the community fund
Empowering the community fund
The Howard Family Fund was created November 27, 2023 through the Rochelle Area Community Foundation to support nonprofits in the greater Rochelle area that focus on helping those in need. The purpose of this fund is to build a permanent financial resource benefitting nonprofit entities in Rochelle, focusing on housing assistance, food and supplies for families, and education. We feel blessed to have lived and raised our family in Rochelle. Our hope is to help provide a support system that will benefit our community for many years to come.