Our Family Tree
Learn about the generous donors who have established charitable funds through Stark Community Foundation.
Eight charitable funds were established through Stark Community Foundation from October 1 through December 31, 2024.
Organization Endowment Fund
Ann McCabe, who passed away in 2023, had a heart for giving back to the community and dedicated herself to countless organizations in Stark County, including JRC. This endowment fund honors her legacy by providing scholarships to support children attending the JRC learning centers that she cared so much about.
Donor Advised Fund
Alan and Michelle Michel created a charitable foundation to champion causes close to their hearts. Alan, who has a background in the utility sector, and Michelle, a nurse practitioner with expertise in cardiovascular medicine, share a deep commitment to giving back to their communities. In years to come, the foundation will be entrusted to future generations to ensure the Michels’ legacy of giving.
Donor Advised Fund
Donor Advised Fund
Dr. Elizabeth Russ, a board-certified radiologist and Stark County native, created a charitable fund to support the issues and organizations she cares about. This fund will eventually provide permanent support to three meaningful causes: the breast cancer program at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, scholarships for Perry High School female students pursuing careers in STEM and the care of animals at the Stark County Humane Society.
Scholarship Fund
Established by Tom Rutledge, this scholarship fund honors the memory of his parents, Dick and Betty. Both graduates of Carrollton High School, Dick and Betty operated a fourth-generation dairy farm in Union Township, served as dedicated 4-H advisors for many years and raised four children, all of whom graduated from universities in Ohio. Their fund provides financial assistance to Carrollton High School graduates pursuing a degree in an agricultural-related field who demonstrate a strong history of stewardship, altruism and community service. This scholarship is a lasting tribute to Dick and Betty’s enduring legacy of support for agriculture, education and their community.
Donor Advised Fund
John and Pamela Selinsky, previous co-owners of their family’s business, Henry A. Selinsky Inc., created a charitable fund to ensure their shared values of generosity and community support would endure for generations. Eventually, their fund will be passed down to their children—John, Christopher and Katharine—so they can continue the family’s legacy of making a difference in Stark County and beyond.
Donor Advised Fund
Thank you to the following advisors— Rich Craig from 415 Group, Emily Klink from PNC Bank, Brian Layman from Layman Law Group and Eileen Sindelar-Ivan from UBS —for referring their clients to achieve their charitable goals with a fund at Stark Community Foundation this quarter.