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Welcome to the Greater Seymour Trust Fund

The Greater Seymour Trust Fund is the oldest private foundation in Jackson County, Indiana with over $14 million in assets under management.  It was established in 1969 by Mr. Elbert S. Welch to serve the charitable, cultural, scientific, religious, literary and educational needs of the community.  A diverse Board of Managers administers the Greater Seymour Trust Fund and JCBank serves as its Trustee.

Since that time, many other charitable and community-minded people have donated money to the Fund, many to establish component or sub-funds for various purposes. There are currently 54 component funds in addition to the General Fund within the Greater Seymour Trust Fund that benefit all areas of Jackson County. In fact, there is no geographic limit on activities of the Greater Seymour Trust Fund and some component funds serve needs outside Jackson County and even outside Indiana.

Many of the component funds of the Greater Seymour Trust Fund were established to provide college scholarships. For the year ending June 30, 2022, 120 individuals were awarded scholarships totaling $323,712. Those recipients included both new high school graduates who will be attending college and adults who are continuing their education.

The Greater Seymour Trust Fund also provides “special grants” to community organizations who request funds for projects which serve the public good in our community. In 2022, a total of $24,350 was awarded to 23 organizations in Jackson County to aid with those projects. An additional $264,350 in annual designated gifts was paid to local and non-local community organizations in 2022.

Special Thanks to our Contributors in the Communities We Serve

The Board of Managers of the Greater Seymour Trust Fund would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the contributors to the Trust Fund. Caring individuals of our community have built the Fund to a viable source of support to our students and charitable entities.

Consider Establishing an Endowment

Just as many local families and friends have chosen to remember and recognize the achievements of their loved ones you have the opportunity to do the same. You may establish an endowment to benefit a cause you care about by contributing as little as $10,000 to the Greater Seymour Trust Fund.

Contributions may be made to the established funds at any time by anyone.

 

Greater Seymour Trust Fund, PO Box 1001, Seymour, IN 47274    l    812-524-4411

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