Henry County 4-H Endowment

Why is it necessary to have a County 4-H Endowment? 

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

• awards for youth and adult volunteers
•  providing added incentives
•  development of new programs
•  youth and volunteer education
•  scholarships
•  purchasing of program materials
  

Who manages the interest earned at the county level? 

Monies generated through earned interest is handled by endowment committee. These individuals have a concern for the local 4-H program and distribute money through a formal process. A separate account is maintained for this purpose by the 4-H Endowment Committee.
 

Is my gift tax deductible?

Yes.  The Ohio 4-H Foundation and Henry County Endowment is a 501 (c)(3) charitable foundation. Consult your accountant or tax attorney for specific guidance on your gift. 

Is a gift to the Henry County Endowment fund recognized as a gift to The Ohio State University? 

Yes. Contributions are sent to the State 4-H office earmarked for the Henry County 4-H Endowment Fund and deposited with the Ohio 4-H Foundation which is a part of the university's development fund. 

Contributions to The Henry County 4-H Endowment 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 
  
  Henry County 4-H Endowment has received memorial donations in the following individual's name. If you would like to make a donation in an individual's honor, please indicate their name on your contribution.
  
                                                            Bob Cole Memorial         Nancy Michaelis Memorial
                                                                    Elden "Bear" Behrman Memorial
                                                            Lois Griffith Memorial      Denise Seedorf Memorial
• What kind of fundraising events does Henry County 4-H Endowment have?
   
  In late fall an annual mail campaign soliciting contributions is conducted.  The large eent is held annually in spring which features a meal, entertainment program, induction of the Henry County 4-H Hall of Fame nominees and announcements of scholarship recipients. *See our page on the 4-H Edowment Annual Dinner & Program.
  
  

4-H Endowment Committee Members

Executive Committee:   
Doug Burgei, Chair       Diane Norden,Treasurer  
LeAnn Hall                    Laura A. Rohlf
Development:             
Kelly Behrman             Beverly Koenig
Karen Kessler              Bethann Gerken
Cecile Chambers          Marlene Jones

Who should I contact if I have further questions? 

Contact:  Laura A. Rohlf, 4-H Youth Development

Checks can be made payable to:

The Henry County 4-H Endowment