William Ammer Memorial Educational Trust Fund of the Pickaway County Community Foundation Grant

William Ammer Memorial Educational Trust Fund of the Pickaway County Community Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: More than US $500
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

Overview

About Us Our Mission To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents. Our Promise To help you help others through the most effective philanthropy possible. William Ammer Memorial Educational Trust Fund of the Pickaway County Community Foundation Judge Ammer was born in Circleville on May 21, 1919, son of the late Moses S. and Mary Ammer. As a graduate of Circleville High School, he continued his education at The Ohio State University (OSU), where he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration. Following three and one-half years of service in the Army during World War II, he came back to OSU and completed a Juris Doctor degree. He served as Ohio Attorney General; Examiner, Industrial commission of Ohio; Assistant Attorney General of Ohio; Prosecuting Attorney in Pickaway County; and was later appointed by Ohio Governor William O’Neill as Common Pleas Judge, Pickaway County. Serving six terms, he handled more than 30,000 cases. After serving 37 years on the bench, Judge Ammer retired, but continued to support and provide service to his community. He was noted for his generous nature by belonging to nearly every civic and service organization in the community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must be graduating seniors from Circleville City Schools, Logan Elm City Schools, Teays Valley Local Schools, or Westfall School District.Candidates must be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited public or nonprofit independent college or university in the United States.