Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley Scholarship Fund
Ways To Support: Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley Scholarship Fund
The Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley Scholarship Fund has been established to honor the legacy of Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley, a respected educator known for her commitment to the students at Webster City High School. Open to all graduating seniors from Webster City High School, this scholarship will be given annually to provide a one-time award of $7,500 to assist each annual recipient in their post-secondary educational pursuits.
Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley’s career was marked by her dedication to education and her passion for her students’ success. As a business education teacher/office education coordinator at Webster City High School for 27 years and later as a Consultant for Career and Technical Education with the Area Education Agency (AEA 267). Beverly positively impacted countless lives until her retirement in 2009. Even in retirement, she remained connected with her students, celebrating their achievements and milestones.
Applications for the Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley Scholarship will be available through the Webster City High School Guidance Office.
For those who wish to support the Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley Scholarship Fund, contributions can be sent to Enhance Hamilton County Foundation at 501 Bank Street, Webster City, IA 50595. Charitable gifts, including stock or IRA rollovers, are accepted, and all donations are tax-deductible, with donors eligible for a 25% Endow Iowa Tax Credit.
Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is managing the fund to ensure Beverly’s legacy lives on through this scholarship, helping to open doors for future Webster City graduates.
For any questions or assistance with donations, please contact Darcy Swon, Director of the Enhance Hamilton County Foundation, by calling 515-835-0437 or via email at dswon@enhancehamiltoncounty.org.
Stock, Mutual Funds or Bond Gifts – Before the gift is made, please notify Darcy Swon at 515-835-0437 or via email at dswon@enhancehamiltoncounty.org. The Community Foundation is unable to process gifts until the following information is received:
· Name of the donor who is making the gift
· Stock, mutual fund or bond information (# of shares and name of company/ticker)
· The fund to be credited for the gift (Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley Scholarship Fund #501536)
Charles Schwab
DTC 0164, Code 40
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Account 3067‐5865
Please note, if a BIN and/or fund account number is needed for a transfer of mutual funds, please contact Charles Schwab at (602) 355‐9003.
Wire Transfer – Before the gift is made, please notify Darcy Swon at 515-835-0437 or via email at dswon@enhancehamiltoncounty.org. The Community Foundation is unable to process gifts until the following information is received:
- Name of the donor who is making the gift
- Wire amount
- The fund to be credited for the gift (Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley Scholarship Fund #501536)
Routing #: 121000248
Account #: 3002182235
Wells Fargo, NA
801 Walnut Street,
3rd Floor Des Moines, IA 50309
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
ACH Transfer – Before the gift is made, please notify Darcy Swon at 515-835-0437 or via email at dswon@enhancehamiltoncounty.org. The Community Foundation is unable to process gifts until the following information is received:
- Name of the donor who is making the gift
- ACH Transfer amount
- The fund to be credited for the gift (Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley Scholarship Fund #501536)
Routing #: 121000248
Account #: 3002182235
Wells Fargo, NA
801 Walnut Street,
3rd Floor Des Moines, IA 50309
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Online – Donors can also donate online using a debit/credit card or via ACH Transfer by utilizing the following link: https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/BlessmanWhaleyScholarship