Foundation donations

The Van Wert County Foundation donated a total of $1,656,678.86 in grants and scholarships during 2014. One of the largest grants to a non-profit entity in 2014 was $34,800, given to Brumback Library for software upgrades. Here, Foundation Trustee Chuck Koch (right) presents a check to Brumback Director John Carr, while (from the left) Assistant Director Marcia Weldy, Library Board representative Joan Stripe and Foundation Trustee Gary Taylor look on. Other photos and a story will be posted on Saturday. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)