What is the Lorain County 4-H Endowment?
The Lorain County 4-H Endowment Fund is made possible through individual donations, business and corporate contributions, and fundraising efforts.
The principle is invested permanently through the Ohio State University to generate the maximum interest. The interest income returns to the county annually to fund local 4-H youth development education programs.
The Lorain County Endowment Board provides camp and academic scholarships, program grants, and financially supports youth from local fundraising and the principle interest.
To learn more about the Lorain County 4-H Endowment, please review our most recent annual reports:
Ways to Give to the Lorain County 4-H Endowment
Current Gifts
- Online Giving
- Current Use Fund (interest funds to be used this year)
- Endowment Fund (principle funds used to generate interest for future)
- Named Scholarships
- Memorial/Honorial Donor name plate
Planned Gifts may include:
| Life Insurance | Property |
| Bequests | Gifts in Kind |
| Charitable Trusts | Securities |
| Memorials | Corporate Matching Gifts |
| RMD Contributions |
To make a planned gift, please contact Jacki Baca (baca.30@osu.edu) to schedule a meeting.
The Lorain County 4-H Endowment is a 501 (c)(3) charitable foundation. Consult your accountant or tax attorney for specifc guidance on tax credits for your gift.
What Does Your Contribution Support?
Lorain County 4-H Endowment Board and Events
Lorain County 4-H Endowment Board
- Constitution
- Current Board Member list
Events and Programs
- Annual Dinner & Auction- Saturday, April 18, 2026 in The Ross Expo Center at the Lorain County Fairgrounds
- Thank You Card Design Contest
Grants and Scholarships
- 4-H Local Grants
- 4-H Camp Scholarships
- Academic Scholarship Application- Link will open February 1, Application deadline is April 15