On September 4, 1867, the last will and testament of Mary Ann Klingling was admitted for probate in Court. “The intent of Mary Ann Klingling was that the Trust assets would be used to endow an Orphan Asylum where children in Warren County who had lost one or both of their parents would receive an education, and if necessary be maintained and supported during their minority.” In 1874, Trust funds were used to erect an orphan Asylum and Children’s Home. From 1874 through 1967, the Children’s Home was used in accordance with the intent and purposes of the Klingling Will. “The occupancy and use of the Children’s Home was abandoned due to changes in Ohio law that shifted the burden to other governmental agencies.”
On January 4, 2011, action was filed on behalf of the Trust. As a result, State of Ohio, County of Warren in the Court of Common Pleas Probate Division-Civil Case No. 20114001.A ordered that five (5) Trustees be appointed and distribute Trust assets.
It further orders “The Klingling Trust shall continue, until further Order of this Court, as a charitable testamentary trust, the purpose of which is hereby modified and reformed to financially assist private (non-governmental) entities who provide services to troubled or at-risk juveniles living in Warren County, Ohio, including but not limited to providing education, maintenance and support.”
The Board of Trustees will release Awards for Programming in compliance with the above mandates. The Board of Trustees will consider Awards of $1,000.00 to a maximum of $15,000.00. Award funds shall be released in January 2024. The Board of Trustees will require an annual report on programming and budget .The report will be due on or before January 31, 2025. All Award monies should be expended at the end of one year from the release of Award, or implementation of the programming proposed by the Provider, which ever is later.
On January 4, 2011, action was filed on behalf of the Trust. As a result, State of Ohio, County of Warren in the Court of Common Pleas Probate Division-Civil Case No. 20114001.A ordered that five (5) Trustees be appointed and distribute Trust assets.
It further orders “The Klingling Trust shall continue, until further Order of this Court, as a charitable testamentary trust, the purpose of which is hereby modified and reformed to financially assist private (non-governmental) entities who provide services to troubled or at-risk juveniles living in Warren County, Ohio, including but not limited to providing education, maintenance and support.”
The Board of Trustees will release Awards for Programming in compliance with the above mandates. The Board of Trustees will consider Awards of $1,000.00 to a maximum of $15,000.00. Award funds shall be released in January 2024. The Board of Trustees will require an annual report on programming and budget .The report will be due on or before January 31, 2025. All Award monies should be expended at the end of one year from the release of Award, or implementation of the programming proposed by the Provider, which ever is later.