When the Christian Science Church in Boonville, Indiana disbanded in 1994, the Christian Science Society of Boonville Irrevocable Trust was established in order to carry on the church’s values and help support the Warrick County community. Peoples Trust and Savings Bank was appointed the Trustee and is responsible for distributing all or part of the net income of the trust on an annual basis.
The purpose of the trust is to benefit not-for-profit civic, educational, or community organizations in Warrick County or which serve Warrick County Residents for non-denominational, non-medical Christian purposes, including those that administer to the needs of those less fortunate in Warrick County. Since the Trust began, it has contributed over $1.8 million to the Warrick County community through hundreds of organizations.
Solicitations are accepted at any time, up to and including September 15th of each year. Any solicitations received after that date will be kept on file and considered for the following year’s distribution. The Trust Committee meets in October to review the requests and determine the recipients of
donations. The distribution presentation is held in November.
To apply for this year’s distribution, please download the application by clicking here and mailing the application to
Trust Department
Peoples Trust and Savings Bank
PO Box 307
Boonville, In 47601
2022 Christian Science Society Irrevocable Trust Recipients
2022 Recipients
Sharon Elementary – $400 to purchase material for autism behavioral support class
Albion Fellows Bacon Center – $2,100 to purchase new dishwashers and repair the hot water heater
Lynville Elementary PTO – $2,500 to provide benches and umbrellas for the reading garden
Warrick County Council on Aging – $3,000 to provide laptops for senior center classes
Point Man Ministry– $3,000 to help establish a veterans retreat in Warrick County
Warrick Public Education Foundation – $4,000 to assist with teacher grants
Warrick County Museum – $4,600 to purchase historic garment hangers and A/V equipment
Chemo Buddies – $5,000 to help provide “first day bags” to Warrick County chemotherapy patients
Youth First – $5,000 to assist with IT support for social workers in Warrick County schools
Chandler Cumberland Presbyterian Church Food Bank – $5,500 to purchase food for the food bank
Warrick Ecumenical Soup Kitchen – $5,500 to provide hygiene items to patrons
Warrick Resource Center– $5,500 to provide food and needed items for the center
Wesley Food Pantry – $5,500 to help stock the food pantry
Bread of Life Ministry, Inc. – $8,400 to fund the freight costs for 4 semi loads of donated food
2021 Recipients
Sharon Elementary Speech Program – $1,000 to purchase tactile stimuli for use with a sensory table
Newburgh Senior Center – $1,700 to purchase a new stove for the center
Warrick County F.O.P. – $2,000 to help fund the annual Christmas party for underprivileged kids
Castle Lacrosse Association – $2,400 to purchase beginner equipment for new player usage
Chandler Cumberland Presbyterian Church Flock 99– $2,500 to continue the weekly outreach program
Park Pals – $2,821 for the construction of a new picnic shelter at the Lou Dennis Park
Nu Theta Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority – $3,000 to continue to help needy children in the community
Newburgh UMC Wesley Food Pantry – $4,000 to help provide “food security” to less fortunate
Chandler Cumberland Presby Church Food Bank – $4,000 to continue to help Warrick County families with the food bank
Warrick Ecumenical Soup Kitchen – $4,000 to provide personal hygiene items at the soup kitchen
Chemo Buddies – $4,600 to provide transportation for Warrick County chemo patients
Warrick County Museum – $5,479 to refinish wood floors on the stage and lobby
Loge Developmental Preschool – $10,000 to provide a play area shade awning and wheelchair accessible sensory fence
Bread of Life Ministry, Inc. – $10,500 to fund the freight costs for 5 semi loads of donated food
Encountering Hope Ministries Hope Central – $12,000 to purchase an emergency generator for the Manna Market
2020 Recipients
YWCA of Evansville – $5,000 to help provide services to Warrick County women seeking sobriety
God is Good Foundation– $5,000 to provide hygiene items to students in their Wear House program
Boonville Bike Club – $3,000 to purchase a trailer to store and transport bicycles to events
Wesley Food Pantry – $5,000 to help stock the food pantry
Warrick Wellness Pathways/Tecumseh Portion– $2,140 to install benches along the Tecumseh portion of the Warrick Wellness fitness trail
Chandler Cumberland Presbyterian Church Food Bank – $5,000 to help stock the food bank
Newburgh Museum Foundation – $5,000 to develop educational videos for 2nd and 4th grade students
Boonville Archery Club – $4,060 to purchase bows for rent and help cover costs of COVID PPE and sanitation requirements
Nu Theta Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority – $2,000 to help with the Santa Spree shopping for needy children
Purdue Extension Program of Warrick County – $5,000 for grocery gift certificates used in the Nutrition Education Program
Warrick Ecumenical Soup Kitchen – $3,000 to provide hygiene items through the Giveaway Program
Chandler Cumberland Presbyterian Church Flock 99 Program– $3,000 to help continue weekly children’s outreach program
Bread of Life Ministry – $10,500 to cover freight costs of 5 semi-truck loads of donated food
Oakdale Parent and Teachers Inc– $5,000 to purchase and install rock climbing wall on playground
Boonville NOW – $2,300 to refurbish the area around the “Welcome to Boonville” sign west of town
