Parks are built on a good Foundation. The Hancock Parks Foundation was created in 1989 by community leaders who believed the parks system, as an important public trust, should have financial help beyond just voted tax levies. As an Ohio not-for-profit corporation, the Parks Foundation is governed by the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization. Private gifts support the Parks Foundation, managed in cooperation by local banks. Giving opportunities include:

• Memorials for trees, buildings, benches, equipment and others
• Designated contributions for park projects and programs
• Restricted or unrestricted bequests from charitable remainder trusts (land, stock, funds), wills and estate planning can benefit the donor and the community in many way

To speak with a Foundation representative call the HPD office at 419-425-7275. A Gift Catalog can be provided.

Pictured below are current Parks Foundation Trustees (left to right) Tina Grunner, Karen Alcott, Secretary/Treasurer Ron Rush, Lynda Gallant,  President Al Holtzscher, and HPD Board of Park Commissioner Qwen Kuenzli.  Not pictured Dr. Jim Miller.  

 Gifts For the Parks – A Living Legacy
You can make a big difference locally with tax deductible, designated gifts to benefit your parks, environment and outdoor recreation through The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. The Hancock Parks Foundation has a Parks Endowment Fund set up through The Community Foundation as another opportunity to make a lasting landmark outdoors for all to benefit, now and for future generations to come.

HANCOCK PARKS FOUNDATION BROCHURE & GIFT CARD (pdf)