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JAKOB F. VON DER VELLEN
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
501(c)(3) EIN: 46-0737997
Our Story
The Jakob F. Von Der Vellen Memorial was created to remember Jake's caring spirit, his drive for excellence, school participation and community involvement that embodied his life. Jake graduated from Medina High School at the top of his class and continued to excel at Ohio Wesleyan University. His caring heart endeared him to others who recognized Jake as a natural leader. Education was paramount to his success. Jake gave his time, talent and treasure to many charitable organizations including: Relay for Life, Colleges Against Cancer, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Alzheimer's Association and Diabetes foundation. He was a natural athlete and an avid sports fan. Sadly, Jake was killed in a car accident on March 16, 2012 and the foundation was created in his name and memory. The mission of the JFV Foundation is to support Jake's legacy of giving back to his community.
AUGUST 2024
Exclusive ON-LINE ONLY
Scholarship Fundraising Event
In loving memory of Jakob F. Von Der Vellen, who left us in 2012, we invite you to join us for the 2024 Annual Memorial Foundation. This special online event celebrates Jakob's life and enduring spirit, dedicated to supporting education and honoring his legacy. Together, we can continue to make a positive impact in his name.
Congratulations!
Medina High School
2023 - Brian Creemers
2022 - Bruce Newlands
2021 - Anthony Acierto
2020 - Cayla Sevatis
2019 - Samuel Gerhand
2018 - Jazmin Mehota
2017 - Julianna Morgan
2016 - Alexandria Villeneuve
2015 - Meredith Sout
2014 - Haley Robinson
2013 - Nicholas Bavaria
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Riley Hays
2024 Scholarship Recipient
Financial Awards
2023 - Medina Youth Baseball Association
2022 - Medina Youth Baseball Association
2020 - Median Youth Baseball Association
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Ohio Wesleyan University
2016 - Peter Cook
2015 - Mason Tomblin
2014 - Lee LeBoeuf
Jakob F. Von Der Vellen
Memorial Foundation Scholarship Winners
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
EDUCATION
Needs Based Assistance
The Jakob F. Von Der Vellen Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization established to honor Jakob’s legacy as a natural athlete, a strong leader, an avid sports fan, and a believer in the importance of team building, sportsmanship, and good moral behavior. Our mission is to provide youth access to sports through financial aid and mentorship.
Ongoing financial assistance is provided to the Medina Youth Baseball Association to defray equipment costs and to make baseball more affordable and accessible to youth and their families. Needs-based stipends are considered for current and prospective players.
We strive to give children the same opportunities that Jakob had growing up. We hope to ensure the next generation of athletes is able to reach their full potential, learning values that Jakob held so dear. Click the logo below for more information.
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Educational Scholarships
The Jakob F. Von Der Vellen Memorial Foundation is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Jake Von Der Vellen, a beloved member of the Median High School community. We provide graduating seniors from Median High School with scholarships opportunities to help them reach their dreams.
Through our annual scholarship program, we are able to recognize and reward good students who demonstrate a commitment to their school community, hold a GPA of 3.5 or higher, participate in sports, and hold a part time job. Our board of directors carefully considers each application to ensure that the recipients embody the same values and spirit that Jake did. Scholarship information is found on the High School Black Board or through the College office. Click the logo below for more information.
Kimberlie Goldsberry, the Dean of Students at Ohio Wesleyan University
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these two young men, who were brothers in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Jake was an exceptional person who brought much to the Ohio Wesleyan campus. He was president of Sig Ep and was committed to involving all his brothers in community service. He will be sorely missed but forever remembered.
We will share more news as it becomes available, including plans to come together as an OWU family to remember Jake and pray for Vince.