All About Us
Our History
Fayette Community Foundation was founded in 2001 with the goal of becoming this area’s premier resource for philanthropists, non-profit organizations, and community leaders. FCF serves the needs of the remarkable people whose financial gifts make a lasting difference in this community.
Our Vision
Our vision of producing a positive and sustainable change for the communities we serve is guided by our commitment to the following values:
INSPIRING donors to establish their charitable goals for future generations
AWARDING grants and scholarships that sustain a vibrant community
CONNECTING those driven to build a stronger community
STEWARDING charitable resources focused on community need
Service Areas
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The Directors of the Foundation are local men and women who are knowledgeable about the unique needs of Fayette County and the surrounding areas. They seek to identify problems and needs not otherwise being adequately addressed and make these known to potential donors. They serve the donors, the charitable organizations, and the community as a whole in their capacity as Director.
Cathy Horn
President, Flatonia
Susan Kuehler
Vice President of Community Impact, La Grange
Cheryl Pekar
Vice President of Public Initiatives, Schulenburg/Weimar
Leslie Penello
Secretary, Fayetteville
Linda Streicher
Treasurer, Muldoon
Karen Bookout
Fayetteville
Reenie Collins
Round Top
Don Jones
La Grange
Janis Richardson
Hallettsville
Gale Lincke
Director of Emeritus, La Grange
Jeanne Schilling
Fayetteville
Susannah Mikulin
CEO, La Grange
Ashleigh Parks
Community Impact Program Director
Jamie Lee Manning
Public Initiatives Program Director