The Edward and Patricia Likens Fund was recently established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation through a Charitable Remainder Trust to meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County.
Pat and Ed were owners of Likens Tax Service and Service Liquors.
Ed was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a banking professional and a member of the Warsaw Masonic Lodge, Fort Wayne Valley Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine Kosciusko County Shrine Club, American Legion Post #49, VFW Post #1126, Warsaw Elks and served on various nonprofit boards. Ed and Pat were active members of Saint Annes Episcopal Church and were extensive travelers.
The donation qualified for a $2 to $1 match. Thanks to an opportunity offered by Lilly Endowment Inc., gifts to Unrestricted Endowment funds that support local needs may qualify to be matched $2 to $1.
This match opportunity ends Dec. 31, 2025, or when the Kosciusko County Community Foundation raises $750,000. Call 574-267-1901 for more information.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity whose mission is to bring caring people and charitable endeavors together to inspire generosity and strengthen communities.
The Community Foundation grants over $4 million annually in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, recreation, civic projects, environment and human services.
Gifts made to the Community Foundation are tax-deductible.
For more information, visit www.KCFoundation.org, call 574-267-1901 or visit 102 E. Market St., Warsaw.