COCUSA Endowment Fund
Plant hope. Build faith. Shape futures—one camper at a time.
The COCUSA Endowment Fund, a Designated Endowment established in September 2025 by COCUSA Board member Sarah Schrock and her husband, Steve, supports the impact area of youth and faith-based education through summer ministry. Its purpose is to provide a permanent, sustainable source of funding that enables COCUSA to expand outreach, offer financial assistance to campers, and continuously enhance programs rooted in faith, fun, and personal growth.
Why This Fund Matters
Camp of Champions USA is a Christian summer day camp offering children a safe, fun, and Jesus-centered environment to grow spiritually, socially, and emotionally.
Because many families face financial barriers, this endowment will help underwrite camp scholarships, operational enhancements, and program expansions—ensuring more kids can benefit from COCUSA’s transformative experience.
By investing in this endowment, donors help guarantee that COCUSA can continue serving kids year after year—without having to depend solely on annual appeals or inconsistent funding sources.
How the Endowment Works
Permanent Gift, Everlasting Impact: Contributions to the fund are never spent. Instead, the principal is invested, and a portion of the earnings is distributed annually to support COCUSA programming.
Flexibility Within Purpose: Distributions can help cover scholarships, facility improvements, staff training, program innovation, or other strategic needs.
Sustainable Support: This fund amplifies the Foundation’s mission by providing stable, long-term funding for a vital community ministry.
About COCUSA
Camp of Champions USA (COCUSA) is a Christian summer day camp operating in Central Illinois.
Programs blend fun, faith, and fellowship—with Bible teaching, character-building discussions, and engaging outdoor and water-based activities.
COCUSA aims to serve families by offering financial assistance, flexible scheduling, and strong community partnerships.
Their mission: to provide kids a place to be themselves, build relationships, and grow in Christ.
Your Gift Matters
When you contribute to the COCUSA Endowment Fund, you’re not just donating to a camp—you’re investing in the next generation:
Supporting children’s spiritual growth
Removing financial obstacles to participation
Strengthening a proven faith-based ministry for years to come
Would you consider making a gift in honor of someone’s birthday or a milestone? Your lasting gift helps ensure that every child has the chance to experience COCUSA.
To make a tax-deductible donation to this endowment fund, you can:
Donate by check: Make it payable to Morton Community Foundation and mail it to 135 S First Ave, Morton, IL 61550. Please write “Morton Impact Fund” on the memo line.
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Are you a Caterpillar Employee or Retiree?
The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to offer the year-round Matching Gifts Program to support their employees, U.S. retirees and board of directors in their contributions to worthy causes. Eligible Caterpillar participants may request an annual total maximum 1:1 match of $10,000 USD each calendar year to eligible charities to which contributions are tax deductible. The Morton Community Foundation is an eligible charity. So, if you are an eligible Caterpillar participant, you may submit any donations to this fund for an equivalent match, up to your total maximum of $10,000 per year. CLICK HERE to link to the Caterpillar Foundation’s Matching Gift website.