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Applications are now available for the 2014 HK Fund!
Hickory Knoll Fund Information
Program Guidelines
Application for support
Fundraising Programs
Who we are:
The Hickory Knoll Fund Inc, an IRS 501 (c) 3 charitable corporation, combines the assets of the Freiburger Family Foundation with the Norman Voigt Memorial Foundation to provide charitable support for programs that positively affect the lives of children and people with disabilities.
The Fund is endowed with donated money that is invested to provide funding. It also supports The Hickory Knoll CDE, the Columbus Horse and Carriage Festival and the Midwest Driving Conference, events where any profits remain with the Fund to be added to the endowment.
The foundation is governed by its own board of directors.
Our Mission:
The Hickory Knoll Fund supports educational programs for children and opportunities for adults and children with disabilities, with a special focus on equine and natural resources education. Donation and matching grants are provided to 501 (c) 3 organizations to support educational programs, tuition or expenses for attendees educational events through the event organizer and governmental organization for specific educational programs, such as fire safety.
Our Vision:
We envision a broadening of horizons and a sensitivity to the natural world that will propel children to achieve success in a positive “earth household” and where the full integration of people with disabilities into society, sports, education and the natural world will be achieved to provide opportunity and equity for all.
Our Values:
We believe people can help themselves and their world by a close acquaintance with the full ecology of their lives.
We believe access and exposure to animals and nature promotes positive values, confidence and awareness.
We believe all people, including the young, have the capacity to effect change in their organizations, schools, communities and families.
We believe in the stewardship of our land, trees, prairies, wetlands and their animals, whether wild or domestic, and that stewardship is an activity that promotes a humane perspective in children and adults.
Photos © Judy Woodruff and Bob Mischka
