Forman Valley Community Foundation

06/08/2026

Come enjoy the first of three Elsie Willett free swim days this Wednesday.

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05/19/2026

Nurse Denise making a difference in our community! Well done.

05/13/2026

MANITO POOL FREE SWIM DAYS!

You don’t want to miss this opportunity. Be sure to mark the dates on your calendar.

The 2026 Elsie Willett Free Swim Days will be held on June 10th, June 28th and July 24h. Free admission to everyone on those days!

Thanks to Elsie’s donation to the FVCF these free swim days are made possible.

We hope to see you there!

05/07/2026

Midwest Central High School recently held their 2026 academic awards night. The FVCF is pleased to have awarded the Larry DeSutter Memorial Scholarship to Luke Charlton and Lillian Danner totaling $2,000; Forest City High School Alumni Scholarship to Abrahm Busch and Karallyn Richardson totaling $1,500; the Craig Gathmann Memorial Scholarship to Luke Charlton and Lillian Danner totaling $3,000; the Vicky and Bill Moldenhauer Memorial Scholarship to Alexcia Wood for $1,000; and the Dirk and Teresa Heinhorst Scholarship to Karallyn Richardson for $1,000.

Pictured are the winners at the awards ceremony. Congratulations and good luck to everyone in your future educational endeavors.

04/09/2026

The Forman Valley Community Foundation (FVCF) is pleased to announce that two grants have been funded to the Forman Park District.

The first grant of $75,000 will be used towards building a new concessions building with restrooms and storage in Memorial Park towards the back of the park. The John D. Phillips and Frances O'Connell Funds within the FVCF provided the money for this request.

The second grant will be used to fund three free swim days this summer at the Memorial Park Aquatic Center in Manito . The money was provided from the Hal and Elsie Willett Fund.

The generosity of our communities to the FVCF provides funding for our grants. Pictured left to right: Patrick Butler, JD Proehl, and Susan Frank, Park Board Members, Dirk Heinhorst, FVCF president.

04/07/2026

The Forman Valley Community Foundation (FVCF) is pleased to announce a $980 grant was issued to the Midwest Central District #191. The grant will be used to purchase training equipment for the district’s Cardiac Emergency Response Team. The Dr. Nelson A. Wright Memorial Fund within the FVCF provided the money needed for this request. The generosity of our communities to the FVCF provides funding for our grants. Pictured is district nurse, Denise Richardson receiving the check from Dirk Heinhorst, FVCF president.

02/01/2026

Forman Valley Community Foundation Grant

The Forman Valley Community Foundation (FVCF) is taking grant applications for the first half of 2026. The deadline for submitting completed applications is March 1, 2026. This grant period will have less funding available for this round of grants due to higher funding levels to recipients last grant period. The FVCF’s purpose is to assist projects in the fields of education, arts, health, human services, community service or community development, and community issues. Qualified organizations within the Midwest Central School District #191 may apply for a grant. Request a current grant application by emailing [email protected] and an updated application will be emailed to you. Applications are updated each grant period.

09/04/2025

The Forman Valley Community Foundation (FVCF) is pleased to announce a $3,550 grant was issued to the Forman Valley Public Library. The grant will be used to run their Programs and Services for the Community. The Florence Hovey Library Fund within the FVCF provided the money needed for this request. The generosity of our communities to the FVCF provides funding for our grants. Pictured in the library’s Florence Hovey Meeting Room is Jessica McGlothlin, Library Director and Dirk Heinhorst, FVCF president.

09/03/2025

The Forman Valley Community Foundation (FVCF) is pleased to announce that a $75,000 grant has been approved for the Forman Park District. The grant will be used towards building a new concessions building with restrooms and storage in Memorial Park towards the back of the park. This grant will be funded if the park district is able to get the remaining funding in place for the entire project by April 30, 2026. The generosity of our communities to the FVCF provides funding for our grants.

09/03/2025

UPDATE: The fire department needs about $5,000 more in donations to make this important equipment purchase. Please donate to them at any Havana National Bank location or directly to the Forman Fire Protection District.

The Forman Valley Community Foundation (FVCF) is pleased to announce a $20,000 grant was issued to the Forman Fire Protection District. The grant will be used towards purchasing a new Grain Bin Rescue Vacuum. The John D. Phillips and Frances O'Connell Funds within the FVCF provided the money needed for this request. The generosity of our communities to the FVCF provides funding for our grants. Pictured is Dirk Heinhorst, FVCF president, presenting the check to Fire Chief, Doug Herrman.