Thanks to the generous support of businesses, families and individuals, the Vandalia-Butler Foundation’s family of funds grew to $8.1 million — an 8 percent increase — last fiscal year, according to the foundation’s newly released annual report.

“It is a privilege to be entrusted with stewarding these funds as we remain committed to driving positive change and progress in our community,” wrote co-chairs Candice Farst and Julie Trick in a letter to the community.

Highlights:

  • The foundation awarded nearly $50,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.
  • Teachers received more than $26,300 in educational grants to support innovative classroom initiatives.
  • A cornhole tournament netted more than $5,000 for the Passport to Safety Program in the Vandalia-Butler City Schools.
  • Two local businesses — Super Subby’s and Advantage Plumbing and Drain Solutions — each received $1,500 through the Small Business Opportunity Fund.

Read the 2023-24 annual report here.

The foundation is currently accepting VISIONS and other educational grant applications through Dec. 6, with preference to those received by Nov. 1. The trustees will announce the recipients of discretionary grants and Small Business Opportunity Funds by Oct. 15.

To invest in the education of youth, support a community need, create your own charitable fund or leave a legacy that will endure for generations, please consider a gift to any cause in our community that’s close to your heart.

The Vandalia-Butler Foundation and its funds are components of The Dayton Foundation. Leadership for the Vandalia-Butler Foundation rests in our own community, while fiscal oversight of our funds is maintained by The Dayton Foundation, which serves the Dayton/Miami Valley area. This partnership allows for the Vandalia-Butler community to benefit from local leadership and profit from resources pooled with others for investment growth.

For more information or questions, please send an email to info@vandalia-butlerfoundation.org.