The Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation Fund

Est. 1997
"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was,
the sort of house I lived in,
or the kind of car I drove...
But the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child"

SUPPORT and enhance new and existing 4-H programs in the county
SERVE the youth of Ashtabula County by providing financial assistance for college, camps, and conferences
PROMOTE the ideals of youth.

• Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation brochure - .pdf

Does Ashtabula County have a 4-H Foundation Fund? 

Yes. Our 4-H Foundation was officially started in 1997. So far, each year we've been able to raise money at our annual Pig Roast and Live Auction.  In the past 7 years, through these Pig Roasts we have reached 75% of our intended goal!   In 2004 alone, we raised over $12,000.  We hope to reach our $100,000 goal by 2006.  We can't do it alone, your help is very much appreciated!

A contribution to the Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation will support: 

• 4-H Scholarships
• 4-H learning aids, slide sets, videotapes, demonstration models and audio-visual equipment
• 4-H School Enrichment Programs
• Additional urban 4-H Program development
• College Scholarships for 4-H Alumni
• 4-H Awareness and Expansion Funding for 4-H Promotion and recruitment of new members
• and much, much more!

Why is it necessary to have an Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation? 

County, state and federal budgets are very restricted, and usually cannot be stretched to provide more than the basic necessities. Interest income from county foundations can supplement these budgets in addition to annual contributions to help assist with: 

• Ashtabula County 4-H College Scholarships
• awards for youth and adult volunteers
• providing added incentives
• development of new programs
• youth and volunteer education
• purchasing of program materials

Who manages the interest earned at the county level? 

Monies generated through earned interest is handled by the Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation Treasurer. These individuals have a concern for the local 4-H program and distribute money through a formal process. 

Is my gift tax deductible?

Yes.  Thanks to all the contributors thus far, who made these scholarships possible!

You Can Help! 

Contributions to The Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation Fund may be made in several ways: 

• Current Gifts
• Planned Gifts
• Cash
• Life Insurance
• Property
• Bequests
• Gifts-in-kind
• Charitable trusts
• Securities
• Memorials
• Corporate matching gifts

Who should I contact if I have further questions? 

Contact: 
Becky Holmes, 4-H Extension Educator
(440) 576-9008

Checks can be made payable to: 
Ashtabula Co. 4-H Foundation 

 The 4-H Pledge

 I pledge:

 My head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
     My hands to larger service and
  My health to better living, for
My Club, My Community, My Country and My World .

The 4-H Motto
"To Make the Best Better"

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