Education Foundation
Who We Are
Nothing is greater than the joy of leaving a legacy. Your generosity helps sustain the vital mission of lifting barriers to teachers and students in the Southwest Dubois County School Corporation. The Southwest Dubois Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) formed in December 2024. This public charity is led by a group of school and community leaders interested in encouraging excellence in the Southwest Dubois County School Corporation.
What We Do
We support programs that stimulate excellence in and enhance the quality of education for the Southwest Dubois County School Corporation. This includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Scholarships for Students
Scholarships are available due to the generosity of our community donors to graduating seniors each spring. Scholarship applications will open in January. Check back for more details.
Verla Flick Scholarship
From 1954 to 1991, Ms. Verla Flick dedicated her career to teaching business at Southridge High School, remembered for her professionalism, high standards, and genuine care for students. She went above and beyond to support those in need, empowering all students to reach their potential. To continue her legacy, Ms. Flick established the Verla Flick Scholarship Fund to assist students pursuing degrees in education who demonstrate financial need. This award reflects her lifelong commitment to learning and her desire to inspire and support future educators.
Thomas and Virginia Schnellenberger Scholarship: $500
Thomas and Virginia Schnellenberger devoted their lives to serving the greater Southwest Dubois County community through leadership, faith, and countless acts of service. From civic organizations and church leadership to volunteer work and community events, they exemplified a lifelong commitment to helping others. This scholarship honors their legacy by recognizing a Southridge High School senior who demonstrates these same values—community awareness, service, leadership, and a dedication to the betterment of others.
2. Innovation Grants
The purpose is to fund projects that are outside the school’s annual budget; which will allow staff to go the extra mile for our students.
3. Special Projects
Holland High School History Exhibit
Any Other Projects Identified
4. Other
How To Give
The Foundation accepts donations of any size. EIN # 33-2269456
1. Outright Gifts
- Cash
- Check (Please make checks payable to: German American Wealth Advisory Group C/O SW Dubois Education Foundation)
Regular Mail Address
P.O. Box 810
Jasper, IN 47547-0810
C/O Wealth Advisory
Overnight Mail Address
711 Main Street
Jasper, IN 47546
C/O Wealth Advisory
2. Electronic Funds Transfer
Depository Trust Company (DTC) ELIGIBLE ITEMS
Participant #5409
F/B/O German American Bank 74-1041-01-6
F/C: 610186017
Free Deliveries: 6G-610186017
*Please reference Account Owner: Southwest Dubois Education Foundation - Account # 610864019
Wire Instructions
- ABA Routing Number: 083904563 – German American Bancorp
- Beneficiary Account: 1130997201 – German American Bancorp Trust Settlement Account
- Beneficiary Address: 711 Main Street, Jasper, IN 47546
- OBI Field: Please reference Account Owner: Southwest Dubois Education Foundation - Account # 610864019
3. Planned Gifts
Bequest Intention Form. Here is some sample language you can use in your will to make a gift to the Southwest Dubois Education Foundation.
“I give, devise, and bequeath to THE SOUTHWEST DUBOIS EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC., the sum of $_______ (or a description of the specific asset), for the benefit of THE SOUTHWEST DUBOIS EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. and its general purposes.”
4. Retirement Account Gifts
Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD). If you are 70.5 years of older, you can make a tax-free contribution from your IRA to the Southwest Dubois Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, of up to $100,000 annually. Contact your fund administrator to request distribution.
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). If you are 73 or older, you are required to take withdrawals from your IRA by the RMD deadline, usually December 31st. You may roll that into a public charity like the Southwest Dubois Education Foundation tax free.
Contact Information: edfoundation@swdubois.k12.in.us, 812-683-3971