Harrison County

The Harrison County Community Fund is a permanent charitable resource that supports local causes and organizations.  

A local advisory board puts donations of all sizes to good use by making grants to meet the needs and vision of the community. They partner with individuals, businesses and nonprofits to make Harrison County a better place to live, learn, work and play. 

Start where you are. Use what you have. Give what you can.

We encourage you to donate now and make a gift that supports Harrison County in perpetuity. We accept a wide range of assets, providing you the ultimate flexibility in charitable giving. 

Donate to the Harrison County Community Fund

Your donation may be eligible for a tax credit! Learn more about the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit.

Harrison County Community Fund Grants 2020/2021

Grants made from March 2020 – March 2021 focused on COVID-19 relief for nonprofits, small businesses, and restaurants in Harrison County.

GrantDateDesignation
Hope’s Helping Hands Food Bank4/16/2020COVID-19 Relief
Harrison County Ministerial Association4/16/2020Harrison County Food Pantry/ COVID-19 Relief
Harrison Memorial Hospital4/16/2020COVID-19 Relief
Rohs Theatre Company5/19/2020COVID-19 Relief
Cynthiana Harrison County Museum5/19/2020COVID-19 Relief
Harrison County Commission on Aging5/19/2020COVID-19 Relief
Bluegrass Care Navigators5/29/2020COVID-19 Relief
Harrison County Commission on Aging6/1/2020COVID-19 Relief
Hope’s Helping Hands Food Bank6/1/2020COVID-19 Relief
Cynthiana Main Street6/29/2020Small Business/COVID-19 Relief
Cynthiana Main Street2/24/2021Restaurant COVID-19 Relief
TOTAL: $64,337.00

BOARD OF ADVISORS 

  • Matt Harney, Chair
  • Stephanie Burden
  • Jackie Burrell
  • Rose Clifford
  • Dr. Brett Hines
  • Doug Hampton
  • Dave Melcher
  • John Sorrell
  • Mark Trachsel  
  • Dr. J. Gregory Cooper, Emeritus
  • Ralph Deitemeyer, Emeritus
  • Jenny Lynn Varner Hatter, Emeritus

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Contact Person

Jane Higgins

Director of Community Advancement

859.721.2349 [email protected]