Who We Are

The District One Foundation was chartered in 1994. It is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit foundation chartered by the State of Illinois. The DOF is a Section 501c (3) organization and all contributions are tax deductible under section 4942 of the Internal Revenue Service code. The Federal Employer ID number is 37-1314937.

Funds are raised through donations, grants, memorial bequests and various other charitable activities. The Trustees welcome your time and help with DOF sponsored projects and any contributions or gifts.

Our Goals

The foundation is dedicated to enhancing the educational opportunities for all students in the Carrollton school district. The Trustees plan to continue to promote and support the academic programs of the school district and to sponsor additional scholarships for deserving graduates.

What We Have Done

• Funded a farm safety program through the Clyde Hembrough Charitable Trust for Greenfield and Carrollton Vocational Agricultural students.
• Established an elementary K-4 Early Bird tutoring program.
• Procured a grant from Pfizer for the high school science program.
• Acquired funding to purchase science equipment to study genetics, to make classroom science kits and provide materials for Special Education classrooms.
• Assisted with tuition grants to seniors who participated in special career training at Lewis and Clark Community College.
• Assisted with tuition grants to students enrolled in educational summer camps.
• Supported Carrollton Teachers with DOF Enhancement Grants.

What We Are Currently Doing

• Funding scholarships to seniors graduating from Carrollton High School. In 1994 we awarded two scholarships totaling $1,000. In 2025 we awarded 47 scholarships totaling $42,155. Since 1994, DOF has funded 901 scholarships totaling approximately $877,929.
• Sponsoring the Weekend Food Program which distributes take-home meals to students each Friday.
• Sponsoring the CEO Program.

How to Contribute

Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship may contact one of the trustees or call the Superintendent’s office at 217-942-5314. The Foundation’s committee for scholarship selection is available to assist individuals and organizations in selecting scholarship recipients. All awards are made without regard to age, disability, race, sex, creed or nationality.

Anyone interested in making a contribution to the Foundation may fill out the attached form and send it to the address at the top of this page.

Our Current Donors

Bill & Becky Bandy Memorial Scholarship
Melvin Carter Wheeler/ CHS Class of 1967 Memorial Scholarship
Carrollton Lions Club Scholarship
CHS, Inc. Scholarship
District One Foundation Scholarships
Stanley Frech Memorial Trust Scholarships
Mary E. Harland Scholarship
Hawk Pride Scholarship
Hires Family Scholarship
Thomas W. Hough Scholarship
Hough Family Trade Scholarship
Mike Kiger Memorial Scholarship
Elby & Bonnie King Memorial Scholarship
Dr. William D. Lewellen Memorial Scholarship
Richard and Florence Mehrhoff Scholarship
Guy and June Petty Memorial Scholarship
Pohlman Family Scholarship
Donna Reichmann Scholarship
David Stendeback Scholarship
Col. William Jr. and Jane Stendeback Memorial Scholarship
Nina Weber Memorial Scholarship
Eldred American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship
Eldred American Legion Scholarship
Eldred American Legion Auxiliary/Greg "Fuzzy" Brannan Scholarship
Tracey Schmidt Country Financial Scholarship
Sara Jane Tapp Goodman Memorial Scholarship 
Illinois Electric Cooperative Scholarship
Carrollton Dairy Queen Scholarships
Carrollton Brass Door Restaurant and Catering Scholarship
Shirley Schacher Memorial Scholarship
Brenda and Clarence Gilbert Memorial Scholarship

Our Trustees

Officers and trustees serve on a voluntary basis. All funds are used to benefit students.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

William Bland
Madeline Brannan
Megan Camden
Jayla Campbell
Cheyenne Clyde
Sophia Cotner
Grant Cox
Harper Darr
Madalyn Faul
Calie Field
Abigail Flowers
Eli Flowers
Lauren Flowers
Carson Grafford
Vanna Holmes
Jaleigh McCarry
Carter Rimbey
Koby Schnelten
Hannah Uhles
John Vandersand
Daci Walls
Keyton Wollenweber

Scholarship Grants

1994 - $ 1,000
1995 - $ 1,250
1996 - $ 7,250
1997 - $10,250
1998 - $10,250
1999 - $10,250
2000 - $15,100
2001 - $19,355
2002 - $17,455
2003 - $26,750
2004 - $26,650
2005 - $25,437
2006 - $26,105
2007 - $27,832
2008 - $27,534
2009 - $29,570
2010 - $34,491
2011 - $37,078
2012 - $36,700
2013 - $32,310
2014 - $30,843
2015 - $36,050
2016 - $37,085
2017 - $50,630
2018 - $46,450
2019 - $46,750
2020 - $40,525
2021 - $29,900
2022 - $39,550
2023 - $39,200
2024 - $35,825
2025 - $42,155

Forms

District One Foundation for Quality Education Donor Form