In 1999, citizens of Diller saw a need to organize the Diller Community Foundation Fund to promote community development. The purpose of the Fund is to encourage, solicit, receive and use charitable gifts to support the current and emerging needs in the community of Diller and its surrounding areas.
Vision
Diller is a place where all are inspired to dream, grow and give back.
Mission
The Diller Community Foundation Fund encourages charitable giving to build endowment resources that support and maximize our community’s potential.
Values
Leadership | We have the courage to rise above challenges to work through adversity and inspire others to create impactful community change.
Integrity | We uphold the highest ethical standards and promote trust and respect.
Collaboration | We build strong robust relationships to tackle what matters most to our community.
Growth | We invest in people and projects to enhance our community and create magnetic opportunities for the next generation.
Materials
Accounts
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General
An account used by the local Fund Advisory Committee to support and maintain the affiliated fund’s activities within the community.
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Diller-Odell Youth Sports Account
The purpose of this account is to benefit and support youth sports activities, including but not limited to uniforms, equipment, camps, and related expenses, for youth served by Diller-Odell Public Schools.
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Fed From The Farm Local Food and Nutrition Program Account
The purpose of this account is to raise funds to help support the Diller-Odell Public Schools’ Fed from the Farm Local Food and Nutrition Program, including but not limited to: processing costs related to locally donated meats, nutrition education, and costs to support other locally grown and produced food.
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Main Street
To provide funding for improvements along Diller’s Main Street including new sidewalks, streetlights, banners and other needs.
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Museum
To support the local public museum to preserve historic items.
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Opera House
To preserve and restore the historic Opera House in downtown Diller.
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Park Improvement Account
The purpose of this account is to help raise funds to improve the current city/village park with amenities that may include but are not limited to new playground equipment, a walking path, upgrades and redesign of existing amenities, and a splash pad.
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Unrestricted Endowment
A permanent account whose assets are invested to generate an ongoing source of income year after year. Investment earnings from the endowment are used to support community improvements and programs. The Fund Advisory Committee determines how the money generated from the endowment will be used to benefit the community now and in the future.
Fund Details
- Opened: June 1999
- Related Towns: Diller
- Related Counties: Jefferson
Contact Info
- Name: Micki Krieger
- Email: Straightline06@msn.com
- Phone: 303.827.4920