Ewing Cultural Center Funds

Total funds:  8

Theatre at Ewing Maintenance Savings

***Need Purpose Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool.

Ewing Cultural Center

Ewing Cultural Center is located on 6.5 acres of rolling lawns and themed gardens on the estate once known as Sunset Hill in Bloomington, Illinois. The property is owned and maintained by the Illinois State University Foundation who received the property as a gift from the estate of Hazle Buck Ewing. The Center is home to Ewing Manor, the Theatre at Ewing, and the Genevieve Green Gardens. The Center is used by Illinois State University students and faculty as well as K-12 schools and the community. Gifts to Ewing Cultural Center help the Illinois State University Foundation with restoration work of the Manor and upkeep of the property and gardens both providing educational opportunities year round.

Ewing Cultural Center and Gardens

Fund supports the general operational needs of Ewing Cultural Center. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool.

Sally and Tom Jacob Ewing Manor Fund

The Sally and Tom Jacob Ewing Manor Fund supports maintenance of the Jacob Foundation and Benches named for members of the Jacob family. Funds may also be used for improvements and maintenance of the interior of Ewing Manor buildings.

The Buck Ewing Family Archives at Ewing Manor Honoring Lucinda (Cindy) Buck Ewing and Theodore (Ted) Bode Ewing

The Buck Ewing Family Archives at Ewing Manor Honoring Lucinda "Cindy" Buck Ewing and Theodore "Ted" Bode Ewing was established in December 2025 to preserve the legacy of the Bucks and Ewings extensive historical collection housed at Ewing Manor. The funds may be used to provide financial assistance to support the preservation and expansion of the collection. This might also include the conservation of documents and artifacts or modest repairs to the materials in the collection.

Kenneth and Sandra Jesse Japanese Garden Fund at Ewing Cultural Center

The Kenneth and Sandra Jesse Japanese Garden Fund at Ewing Cultural Center was established by them in December 2024 to assist with expenses related to maintaining the Japanese Garden.