A Legacy of Care.

A Future of Hope.

For more than a century, the Bethany name has stood for compassion in action. Today, we carry that legacy forward by uniting the community around innovative, lasting solutions that strengthen well-being across Jefferson County, Indiana.

Why we exist

Bethany Legacy Foundation exists to build a healthier Jefferson County, IN. by listening first, collaborating widely, and investing wisely. Our mission is to bring people together to create sustainable change where it’s needed most.

Our Values

At Bethany Legacy Foundation, our values shape every decision we make and every relationship we build. They are more than guiding principles—they are the lived expression of our commitment to serving Jefferson County, IN. with integrity, compassion, and vision. Together, these values define who we are, how we work, and what we believe a healthier future requires.

Health Equity

We believe everyone deserves a fair and just opportunity to live as healthy as possible. Pursuing health equity means addressing the social and economic barriers that prevent people from meeting their needs and working to ensure that all residents of Jefferson County, IN. have the chance to thrive.

Health Equity

Health Equity

Learning

We approach our work with humility, curiosity, and a willingness to grow. Because no single organization has all the answers, we embrace continuous learning as a foundation for progress—seeking community wisdom, welcoming new ideas, and evolving in service to our mission.

Learning

Learning

Trust

Trust is earned through transparency, honesty, and follow-through. We work to build trust with our colleagues, grantees, volunteers, and community partners by showing up with integrity, honoring our commitments, and fostering relationships rooted in honesty and mutual respect.

Trust

Trust

Innovation

Creating the change Jefferson County, IN. needs requires bold vision and a readiness to think differently. We strive to innovate by taking thoughtful risks, questioning the status quo, and encouraging new approaches—always prioritizing quality, integrity, and collaborative creativity.

Innovation

Innovation

Diversity

We value the unique perspectives, cultures, and lived experiences that shape our community. Diversity strengthens our decisions, expands our understanding, and ensures that every voice has a place in building a healthier, more equitable Jefferson County, IN.

Diversity

Diversity

Efficiency

We pursue solutions that are practical, clear, and effective. By focusing on simplicity and intentionality, we design programs and partnerships that respect the time, energy, and needs of our staff, grantees, and residents—ensuring our work creates meaningful, sustainable impact.

Efficiency

Efficiency

Care

Care is at the heart of how we operate. We serve others with empathy, dignity, and respect, cultivating a hope-based culture that supports both our team and our partners. We lead with compassion because meaningful change begins with seeing and valuing every person.

Care

Care

Sustainability

We are committed to long-term solutions that endure. Sustainability means balancing immediate needs with efforts to address root causes, designing improvements that last, and investing in the future health and resilience of Jefferson County, IN. for generations to come.

Sustainability

Sustainability

Legacy 2030

We want transformational change, not incremental steps. Legacy 2030 is our north star and guides every grant we make. By 2030, we want our community to be stronger, more connected and better positioned to support every resident in Jefferson County, IN. Through it, we focus on key areas shaping the health and vitality of our county:

Community

We aim for a Thriving Workforce that makes Jefferson County, IN. a desirable place to live & work & attracts & retains top talent.

To achieve this, we seek proposals, projects, & efforts that:

Expand access & options for quality Childcare to improve outcomes for families & businesses
Build stability through access to quality, safe & affordable Housing
Expand Recreation options to promote health, connections, & a high quality of life
Build skills & knowledge through Professional Development to enhance & advance careers

People

We aim for Strong Youth, Empowered Adults, & Stable Seniors in Jefferson County, IN. with the following outcomes if achieved:

Kids that have a strong foundation & build resilience
Adults that are healthy, educated, & productive citizens
Seniors that are independent & Grow Old with Love & Dignity (GOLD)

To achieve this, we seek proposals, projects, & efforts that:

Build Mental Health resilience & healing through holistic & preventative approaches
Bridge distances by increasing options & access to Transportation
Grow Social Services that strengthen & empower individuals & families

Together, these focus areas form the blueprint for a stronger and healthier Jefferson County, IN.

Our Team

Bethany Legacy Foundation is led by a passionate team dedicated to serving Jefferson County, IN. with creativity, compassion, and conviction.

Dora Anim

President & CEO

Dora Anim

President & CEO

Dora Anim

President & CEO

Maranda Ater

Program Associate

Maranda Ater

Program Associate

Maranda Ater

Program Associate

Erin Coffin

Office Associate

Erin Coffin

Office Associate

Erin Coffin

Office Associate

Morgan Hamilton

Community Engagement Manager

Morgan Hamilton

Community Engagement Manager

Morgan Hamilton

Community Engagement Manager

Angie Klein

Operations Director

Angie Klein

Operations Director

Angie Klein

Operations Director

Ronnie Watson

Grants and Impact Director

Ronnie Watson

Grants and Impact Director

Ronnie Watson

Grants and Impact Director

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors brings wisdom, leadership, and accountability to our work. Each member plays a vital role in stewarding our mission and strengthening the community we serve.

Front row: Julie Berry - Past Chair, Alicia Berry, Valecia Crisafulli
Back row: Susan Ohlendorf, Sharyn Whitman - Chair, Susan Craig - Secretary, Jackie Thurston - Vice Chair

Not pictured: Beth Lichlyter - Treasurer, Annie Schroeder

Front row: Julie Berry - Past Chair, Alicia Berry, Valecia Crisafulli
Back row: Susan Ohlendorf, Sharyn Whitman - Chair, Susan Craig - Secretary, Jackie Thurston - Vice Chair

Not pictured: Beth Lichlyter - Treasurer, Annie Schroeder

Our History

Bethany Legacy Foundation traces its roots to 1896, when twelve young women from a local church stepped forward to meet a need no one else could. After seeing a young boy unable to receive safe surgery in his home, they imagined something bold for their community: a hospital built on faith, compassion, and collective action.

Their vision sparked a movement. More than 100 women joined them, raising funds, gathering supplies, and transforming a donated home into the first King’s Daughters’ Hospital in 1899. Families were cared for regardless of their ability to pay, and community generosity helped the hospital grow through the decades with new wings, expanded services, and more physicians serving the region.

In 2013, the hospital moved to a modern 86-bed facility. In 2021, a partnership between King’s Daughters’ Hospital and Norton Healthcare created new resources to continue the founders’ mission, which established what is now Bethany Legacy Foundation.

Today, we carry forward more than a century of service, honoring their courage by investing in lasting solutions and helping build a healthier Jefferson County, IN. for generations to come.

Bethany Legacy Foundation traces its roots to 1896, when twelve young women from a local church stepped forward to meet a need no one else could. After seeing a young boy unable to receive safe surgery in his home, they imagined something bold for their community: a hospital built on faith, compassion, and collective action.

Their vision sparked a movement. More than 100 women joined them, raising funds, gathering supplies, and transforming a donated home into the first King’s Daughters’ Hospital in 1899. Families were cared for regardless of their ability to pay, and community generosity helped the hospital grow through the decades with new wings, expanded services, and more physicians serving the region.

In 2013, the hospital moved to a modern 86-bed facility. In 2021, a partnership with Norton Healthcare created new resources to continue the founders’ mission, which established what is now the Bethany Legacy Foundation.

Today, we carry forward more than a century of service, honoring their courage by investing in lasting solutions and helping build a healthier Jefferson County for generations to come.