Katherine Zabriskie Emergency Medical Services Fund
The Katherine Zabriskie EMS Fund, established in 2015 with a $45,000 donation from the Katherine Zabriskie Trust, provides perpetual funding to support EMS services in Canaan Valley, West Virginia.
TYPE OF FUND: Designated
DATE ESTABLISHED: January 2015
PURPOSE: To provide perpetual funding for EMS services in Canaan Valley, West Virginia.
DISTRIBUTION: Upon the recommendation of the Grants Committee and approval by the 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. TCF has exclusive legal control over any contributed assets.
FUNDING: $45,000 donation from the Katherine Zabriskie Trust, established by her estate upon her death.
BACKGROUND: Katherine Zabriskie moved to Canaan after retiring from IBM. She was a graduate of the University of Michigan and earned her graduate degree from American University. She was deeply involved in her community, serving as a member and Junior Warden of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Deer Park, MD, and participating in several organizations, including the Sports Car Club of America (Washington, DC Region), the Timberline Homeowners Association, the Amateur Operators of the American Radio Relay League, and the Canaan Valley Women’s Club of Davis, WV, where she also served as president.
Zabriskie was especially dedicated to emergency services in Canaan Valley, actively supporting the Canaan Valley Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Her commitment to public safety led her to establish lasting support for both fire and EMS services through her estate. The Rev. Dr. Chip Lee, her pastor, reflected on her legacy, saying, “Kathy was active in many community service agencies and projects, and her legacy lives on in her various bequests to family and organizations. Because of her concern for the safety and well-being of her neighbors, the Canaan Valley Fire Department and the Rescue Squad will have much-needed, ongoing support through the efforts of the Tucker Community Foundation. So many ongoing projects will be helped long-term because Kathy cared so much for the people of this area.”
Katherine Zabriskie passed away in 2010 at the age of 69, leaving behind a meaningful legacy of community service and support.
