The Wendling-VanUytven-Kiesecoms Foundation of Wayside Farm in Assumption, IL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing only on three goals:

  • 1

    Provide college/university scholarships.

  • 2

    Assist in preserving and promoting the histories of communities in Christian, Shelby and surrounding Counties and educating the public about their cultural, social, and historical significance.

  • 3

    Promote and provide upland hunting opportunities for youth, veterans, and wounded warriors.

Everything we do centers around the citizens of Christian, Shelby, and surrounding counties as reflected by our mission:

To improve the lives of our residents through education and hunting opportunities.

One hundred (100) percent of all donations are directed to implementation of the Foundation’s three goals.

Contributions may be earmarked for Scholarship, History or Wounded Warriors/Veterans/Youth.

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”

Robert Louis Stevenson

Upland Hunting only for Wounded Warriors, Veterans and Youth.

Free hunting for Wounded Warriors, youth under 18 and veterans.

Scholarships for Agriculture and Natural Resource Majors

College/University Scholarships to graduating seniors from Central Assumption Moweaqua High School (CAMHS).

Support of public and non-profit historical organizations

Assist in preserving the histories of local communities and educating the public.