Kavanagh Education Trust
The Kavanagh Brothers: Founders of a Legacy
Joseph, Eugene, and Lloyd Kavanagh were born to William and Rose Kavanagh on a modest farm in Greene County, Ohio. Growing up during the Great Depression, the brothers understood that education was the key to opportunity.
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Despite economic hardships, each graduated from college—a remarkable achievement for their time. Their education opened doors to successful careers and prosperous lives.
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Never forgetting education's transformative power, they established the Kavanagh Education Trust in 1986 (reconstituted in 2002). Through this legacy, they empower descendants to pursue their dreams, overcome obstacles, and carry forward the family's commitment to learning and excellence.
Mission Statement
The Kavanagh Education Trust empowers descendants of William and Rose Kavanagh to pursue higher education by providing meaningful financial assistance. Guided by the belief that education unlocks human potential and creates positive change, we invest in family members who earnestly seek to better themselves and their communities through learning.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Kavanagh Education Trust is to provide financial assistance to descendants of William and Rose Kavanagh—by blood, marriage, or adoption—to pursue higher education. By providing annual grants—determined through careful trustee review of applications and prudent management of Trust assets and discretionary distribution of income and earnings, the Trustees ensure that deserving family members receive financial support to pursue higher education for generations to come.