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The Cooper Ryan Ramos Memorial Fund

Established 2024

The Cooper Ryan Ramos Memorial Fund was created by Cooper’s parents in memory of their beloved son.

Cooper had an amazing, brilliant mind. Everyone close to Cooper knew he was special. He was witty, kind and funny. He loved a good prank and would even laugh at Dad’s silly jokes. He would look at calculus, physics and mathematics problems as fun. He loved learning, he embraced education and was goal oriented. When it came to hobbies, Cooper mastered music. He loved playing the viola, fiddle, moving to guitar, bass, then on to piano and drums. Following his passion for music Cooper played drums in high school and most recently in college he had been writing and mixing his own music.

Donations to the fund will support charitable causes that will honor Cooper and carry out his memory for years to come.

There’s no question in my mind that the scholarship I received opened up possibilities.

Marianne Renner

Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach

A community foundation is a donor-driven organization that helps donors custom-design funds that reflect their charitable interests. Through the years, grants from these funds have made a significant impact on our local communities.

Sharon Stredde

President Emeritus

We chose the Community Foundation because of its reputation. It’s well known, established and we can trust them to do the job for us.

Dick Schindel

Richard and Susan Schindel Scholarship Funds

Thank you very much for supporting my college education for these four years. I will never be able to repay you for the opportunity that this scholarship has given to me.

Julia H.

[Renewing Scholarship Recipient] Graduate of Hinkley-Big Rock High School

…you can always start small, even $25 can make a difference. Remember we can’t take our money with us. Even if it’s just your gift of time. Volunteer and get involved.

Cris Anderson

Cristina & Thomas S. Anderson Endowment Fund | Tom & Cris Anderson Colonial Advisory Fund

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family, I was worried about how I was going to pay for books and supplies. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies instead of worrying about how to afford college. I am working to not only create opportunities for myself but to motivate future generations. Thank you so much for helping me along this journey!

Moises J.

Claude & Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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