Indian River County 4-H Foundation

Established in 2008, the Indian River County 4-H Foundation is a nationally chartered, private, non-profit organization. It serves 4-H by raising funds and public support for the 4-H program.

Its board members are former 4-H'ers, local business owners and long-time 4-H volunteers.

Success

Since 2009, the Foundation has raised over $100,000 through its annual Cocktail Party & Auction as well as other fundraisers.

Giving

For information about making a donation to the IRC 4-H Foundation, contact us at the following addresses seen below.

Annual Flagship Fundraiser

The Indian River County 4-H Foundation invites all supporters of the 4-H Program to attend our Annual Flagship Fundraiser October 11, 2025. Save the date. Purchase Tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wild-wild-west-casino-night-benefiting-indian-river-county-4-h.

October 1, 2025- Deadline for sponsorships to be included in printed material
October 4, 2025- Deadline to turn in donated prize raffle and 4-H Club Baskets
October 10, 2025- Deadline for purchase of VIP table (limited)

Attention Graduating Seniors

IRC 4-H Foundation Erin Foster Arena Memorial Senior Achievement Scholarship Award.

The IRC 4-H Foundation Erin Foster Arena Memorial Senior Achievement Scholarship Award is a merit-based scholarship award offered by the Indian River County 4-H Foundation. $1500.00 first place, $1000.00 second place, and $750.00 third place

Link for application: IRC 4-H Foundation Erin Foster Arena Memorial Senior Achievement Scholarship Award application

Link for Senior Award Application Score Sheet: Senior Award Application Score Sheet 2-07-2025

Link for Senior Award Interview Score Sheet: Senior Award Interview Score Sheet 2-7-2025

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be an active Indian River County 4-H member and a graduating senior at the time of application.
Can be applied to any qualified higher education. This scholarship award is also available as an award to assist and/or aid in post high school educational expenses.
Preference will be given to members who have distinguished themselves scholastically, shown leadership potential as exhibited by their academic record, and who have exhibited achievement and/or leadership abilities within 4-H.

Decision Process:

Upon submission of scholarship applications, the Indian River County 4-H Foundation Award Committee will review your application and decide to whom they will extend interviews. Interviews will take place at the Indian River County Administration building during the week of TBD. Seniors selected for interviews will be informed via email on TBD. After careful deliberation, the interview team will select the appropriate winner of the scholarship based on the cumulative score garnered from the application and the interview.

The scores will be based on individual panel member's judgement and interpretation of the application, interview, questions and all material submitted. In order to equally access the value of each panel member, rankings will be provided to the scores. Upon accumulation of each panel member rankings, the candidate who achieved the best rankings is determined to receive the award. If applicable, the candidate with the most top rankings breaks any tie.

This year we are awarding $1500.00 first place, $1000.00 second place, and $750.00 third place.

All interview finalists are invited to attend our 4-H Foundation Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, October 11, 2025 free of charge, with one parent/guardian. Additional guests subject to admission rate. At the 4-H Foundation Casino Night Fundraiser we will be recognizing and celebrating those 4-H seniors who made it to the finalist interview.

**DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS April 1, 2026**

If you have any questions or need assistance with this application, please contact irc4hfoundation@gmail.com

Previous Scholarship Winners:

2025

1st place Senior Award Recipient Olivia Diaz, Horsemasters 4-H club
2nd Place Senior Award Recipient Kylah Flynt, Barn Blazers 4-H club

2024

1st place Senior Award Recipient Arielle Rosenberg, Horsemasters 4-H Club
2nd place Senior Award Recipient Lindsey Dillahay, Horsemasters 4-H Club
3rd place Senior Award Recipient Ryleigh Spence, Lucky Clover 4-H Club
Honorable Mentions (listed in alphabetical order)
- - Sofie Bender - Homegrown 4-H Club
  - Addison Gabbard - Farmin' Around 4-H Club
  - Summer Jenks - Triple Crown 4-H Club

2023

1st place Senior Award Recipient John Berryman of Barn Blazer's 4-H Club
1st place Senior Award Runner-up Andrew Baierl of Rebel Hogz 4-H Club
2nd place Senior Award Runner-up Connor Shepherd of Rebel Hogz 4-H Club
Senior Award Honorable Mention Maggie Bender of Homegrown 4-H Club

2022

1st place recipient Trevor Berryman of Barn Blazers 4-H Club

2021

1st place recipient Emma R. of Horsemaster's 4-H Club

2020 - Given the circumstances surrounding Covid-19, the Indian River County 4-H Foundation decided to award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The scholarship amounts were $1,000, $750 and $500 respectively.

1st place recipient Meghan F. of Triple Crown 4-H Club
2nd place recipient Hannah F. of Indian River Swine PrimeTime Cattlemen 4-H Club
3rd place recipient Elizabeth K. of Rebel Hogz with a Cause 4-H Club

4-H Youth: Request for Financial Assistance

This is the official Indian River County 4-H Foundation Funding Request Form. The IRC 4-H Foundation is dedicated to promoting, supporting and funding our 4-H community! Please submit this form at least 2 weeks prior to the event registration deadline. The submission of this form DOES NOT guarantee funds. An email with an official decision will be sent to the requestor and Club Leader after the IRC 4-H Foundation Board has an opportunity to review the request (Note: see the IRC 4-H Foundation Board meeting dates below). Please contact IRC4HFoundation@gmail.com with any questions.

More information and application click here:

Request for Funding

Upcoming Dates

Monthly meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 6:00pm in the County Administration Building A, room A1-101. If you wish to attend, please contact us at least one week in advance at IRC4HFoundation@gmail.com with your speaking points so we may allocate ample time on our agenda for your attendance.

"Wild, Wild West Casino Night & Poker Tournament" benefiting Indian River County 4-H Youth, October 11, 2025, 6:00pm to 10:00pm- at the Hibiscus Barn, 160 66th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32968. This Annual Flagship Fundraiser is open to the community (21 years of age and older, unless attendance is Board Approved with presence of special wristband). Tickets available online through Eventbrite, by check/cash in person to an IRC 4-H Foundation Board Member or through the mail, address below, or in person the night of the event by cash, check, or credit card.

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