Hunting Retriever Club
Hunting Retriever Club
Hunting Retriever Club
Hunting Retriever Club, Inc. established the HRC Foundation, Inc. in 1994. Under the direction of its officers and directors, the HRC Foundation awards annual grants and educational scholarships. The sizable grants are primarily awarded to worthwhile animal health research projects at various universities and colleges. As of 2023, the HRC Foundation has awarded 254 Scholarships to HRC members and 23 Research Grants with total contributions of over $428,500.00.
The establishment of The Hunting Retriever Club Foundation was spearheaded by Roger Davis. In 1994, the proposed Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws for the Foundation were developed in preparation of filing for the Exempt Status. Initial attempts were rejected by the IRS and, in March of 1995, we were instructed to amend our Articles of Incorporation to include “The Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and religious or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986”. On 5/18/1995, The Internal Revenue Service approved The Hunting Retriever Club Foundation, Inc. as a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. During the National Meeting in June of 1998, The HRC Foundation provided the first $1000 scholarships to 4 individuals – Carol Karas – Chris Payne – Samantha Ley – Dana Morein. At this same meeting, a $1000 Grant was approved for the University of Wisconsin Veterinary School for Canine Cancer Research.
Applications are accepted January through April and available scholarships are awarded at the Hunting Retriever Club Inc. annual Board of Directors meeting in June. The application is available in the Feb/March issue of Hunting Retriever Magazine or can be downloaded from the "Library" page of the HRC Website.
The HRC Foundation is sustained by the generous contributions of our members and corporate sponsors. There are several ways you can contribute to this worthwhile organization.
Any individual or club can donate $250.00 to join the Solid Gold club. All donations go to the General Foundation Fund and if you want to make a specific donation, please note on the check where you want the donation to go.
The relationships between HRC members and their retrievers is quite unique and unlike any other dog enthusiast organization. In addition to being magnificent hunting partners, HRC members consider their retrievers as companions and members of their families. HRC members also liken their membership in HRC not to an organization, but to a family.
In 1996, in an effort to afford the opportunity to convey special remembrance of the final retrieves of our retrievers and lost HRC Members, the HRC Board of Directors established the HRC Memorial / Honor Program. The program is also used to honor the accomplishments of our retrievers and individuals of HRC.
All funds derived from Memorial / Honor contributions go to a depository for the benefit of the HRC Foundation, Inc. or to any specific charitable designee of the contributor through the Foundation.
We are fortunate to have the support of Corporate Sponsors. If your company would like to inquire about sponsorship opportunities please reach out to our Sponsor Committee (link)
| Student / Club | Scholarship Awarded |
|---|---|
| Abbott, Sarah S - Midway HRC | HRC Foundation Scholarship |
| Anderson, Allison - Ravensway HRC | John Wallace Scholarship |
| Broussard, Ashton Grace - Cajun HRC | HRC Foundation Scholarship |
| Broussard, Kelsey Jean - Cajun HRC | Roger Davis & Paul Zellisko Honorary Scholarship |
| Goodrich, Tanner J - Midway HRC | Carol Ford Scholarship |
| Guidry, Jonah A - Cajun HRC | HRC Foundation |
| Larkin, Payton - Ravensway HRC | HRC Foundation |
| Lemmer, Mary - Land of Lakes HRC | HRC Foundation |
| Liddle, Allison G - North Louisiana HRC | Phillip Freeman Scholarship |
| Lowrance, Jadyn C - Amite River HRC | Omar Driscoll Honorary Scholarship |
| Luker, Emma M - Colorado River RC | Ernie Istre Scholarship |
| Miller, Ava G - Old South HRC | HRC Foundation |
| Peedin, John Ross - | HRC Foundation |
| Rice, Kayelyn - Gun Creek HRC | Omar Driscoll Honorary Scholarship |
| Shaw, Ella R - Wisill HRC | HRC Foundation |
| Sherman, Drew S - Wisill HRC | HRC Foundation |
| Simmons, Elliot - Central Alabama HRC | Wayne Gey Honorary Scholarship |
| Tharp, Erin C - Central Florida HRC | HRC Foundation |
| Wilder, Andrew - Ozark RC | Omar Driscoll Honorary Scholarship |
The Honor & Memorial Program was established as a means to memorialize lost Retrievers and HRC Members as well as honor the accomplishments and contributions of those still with us. Honorary -Roger Davis and Paul Zellisko Honorary Scholarship -Omar Driskill Honorary Scholarship Memorials -Carol Ford Memorial Scholarship -Phillip Freeman Memorial Scholarship -Bob Huschle Memorial Scholarship -Ernie Istre Memorial Scholarship -John Pritchett Memorial Scholarship -Rod and Carol Rombauer Memorial Scholarship -John Wallace Memorial Scholarship -Wayne Gey Memorial Scholarship
