Garrett James "Dutch" Easton Fund
The Easton Fund supports creative arts opportunities in Tucker County schools, with preference given to the most imaginative and innovative projects.
TYPE OF FUND: Field of Interest
DATE ESTABLISHED: Initiated September 2009, Established September 2010
PURPOSE: To promote creative arts in Tucker County schools with preference to be given to the most creative projects.
DISTRIBUTION: Upon the recommendation by the Grants Committee and approval by the full Board of Directors of TCF.
VARIANCE POWER: If, in the judgment of the TCF Board of Directors, the restrictions and conditions of the fund become unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community, the TCF Board of Directors maintains the right to modify the terms of this fund.
FUNDING: Team Fresh Canvas (Run For It 2009) raised funds to initiate the fund, with additional donations from family members and friends. The 2010 Run For It team raised enough for the fund to meet the Minimum Fund Requirement, officially establishing the fund.
BACKGROUND: The Easton Fund was initiated in the fall of 2009 to enhance opportunities for the creative arts in Tucker County schools. It was established in memory of Dutch Easton, an innovator in pen and pencil, sculpture, and graphic arts—and a character who truly defied categorization. Born February 18, 1980, in Alexandria, VA, Dutch resided in Canaan Valley for several years before his passing in March 2004. He leaves behind a daughter who lived in Elkins at the time the fund was initiated.
