Family of Funds
The Greater Alliance Foundation features funds established by individuals, families, corporations, private foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Contributing to one of our more than 80 funds – or starting your own – supports the overall improvement of our community.
Greater Alliance Community Fund (1999)
This fund is our savings account for the future of our community. Help us help the community through an unrestricted gift to the Greater Alliance Community Fund. The purpose of this fund is to address the community’s greatest needs.
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Ernest A. Sheetz Memorial Fund (2006)
This fund was created in memory of our first director to support quality early childhood education which he was instrumental in championing as a foundation initiative.
Fergason Family Charitable Fund (2023)
Lifelong Alliance residents Bruce and Linda Fergason chose to continue their charitable giving to various organizations which they are passionate about to build their legacy of giving by involving their adult children.
Friends of the Parks Cemetery Fund (2007)
The Alliance City Cemetery was established in 1826. This fund was established by probate order for the perpetual care of the Spring-Kinsbury burial plot and the George and Ada Shem burial plots along with any other charitable purpose that the Friends of the Parks deems appropriate.
Friends of the Parks General Fund (2007)
Friends of the Parks develops awareness and appreciation of the Alliance park system consisting of 220 acres and 24 parks for recreational purposes.
Friends of the Rodman Public Library Agency Fund (2022)
This fund supports the Friends of the Rodman Public Library, the non-profit organization which supports the Rodman Public Library. They work to promote the Library's programs, encourage support of the Library, and satisfy the Library's needs.
Friends of the Rodman Public Library Together Fund (2022)
This fund supports the Friends of the Rodman Public Library, the non-profit organization which supports the Rodman Public Library. For every donation to this Together Fund between $100 and $5,000, GAF will provide a matching grant of 5% and return the original donation to the Friends of the Rodman Public Library.
Geraldine Burnell-Brotzman Charitable Fund (2001)
Through planned giving, Geraldine established this DAF to meet the needs of the greater Alliance community.
Grove Appliance Charitable Fund (2018)
As owners, David and Beth Mitchell established this Corporate Advised Fund as a way their company could give back to provide for the betterment of the Alliance community.
Harrell Charitable Fund (2010)
This DAF was established by Christina who grew up in Alliance and is the the daughter of Terry and Judy Tolerton.
Honoring Hometown Heroes Banner Fund (2019)
The Honoring Hometown Heroes Committee established this fund to recognize local veterans by displaying military tribute banners throughout the city of Alliance and providing educational programs on behalf of the community’s United States Veterans.
Honoring Hometown Heroes Scholarship Fund (2022)
This scholarship was established for all seniors of a veteran or active duty parent or guardian residing in and graduating from Alliance, Marlington, Sebring, or West Branch School Districts. St. Thomas Aquinas seniors may apply if they reside in one of the above four school districts.
Independence Day Fireworks Fund (2004)
This fund was established to celebrate our nation’s birth with community, recreational, and educational events sponsored by the city’s commission.
