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Carrol Forbes Foundation

The Foundation

The Carrol Forbes Foundation, established in 1995 in memory of ISC Founder Carrol Forbes (1909-1982), provides funding for youth development programs to “invest in the future” of this great sport of fastball. All income, including unspent interest, dividends and capital gains, will be available to fund youth development activities approved by the CFF committee.

FUNDING AVAILABLE

The CFF will provide up to $1,500 for approved youth tournaments annually. Examples may include  clinics, youth tournaments or other approved youth activity.

To apply for funding for a clinic or event, send the appropriate, completed form to CFF Chair Greg Nydick.

CFF Application

CFF Scholarship

Since 2019, the Carrol Forbes Foundation has invested in the development of young men’s fastpitch pitchers by providing funding for pitching clinics, instructional resources, and skill-building opportunities. Over this period, the CFF has contributed approximately $2,000 toward pitching clinics and an additional $3,000 toward instructional video production, helping rising athletes strengthen their mechanics and advance in the sport.

Several pitchers who received support through CFF initiatives have gone on to make significant impacts at ISC events, including:

  • Cody Gibbons – 2022 ISC II Most Valuable Player with Marchio Sausage

  • Brad Kilpatrick – Logged 10.1 IP in the 2022 ISC World Tournament with LC Ostrander after competing in ISC II in 2021

  • Jon Gwizdala – Threw 14 IP with a 2.50 ERA in 2022 with the Midland Explorers after playing in ISC II in 2021

  • Jerlin Rutt – Recorded 17.2 IP with a 0.79 ERA in 2022 with Nates Auto/Fisher, also an ISC II alumnus (2021)


These examples highlight the Foundation’s impact in supporting athletes as they progress from ISC II competition to performing at the highest levels of the men’s fastpitch game.

Past CFF Scholarship Recipients

The Carrol Forbes Foundation has proudly awarded scholarships to numerous young athletes over the years. Recipients include:

  • 2007: Andrew Putnam – Waterloo, ON

  • 2008: BJ Hunhoff – Sioux Falls, SD

  • 2009: BJ Hunhoff – Sioux Falls, SD

  • 2009: Kevin Boyd – Newmarket, ON

  • 2012: Zach Lach – South Lyon, MI

  • 2013: Donald Innes – Embro, ON

  • 2014: Brent Meshke – Lake Crystal, MN

  • 2014: Michael Lewis – Amboy, MN

  • 2015: Jonathan Baker – Kitchener, ON

  • 2015: Michael Lewis – Amboy, MN

  • 2016: Greg Hammell – New Hamburg, ON

  • 2016: Michael Lewis – Amboy, MN

  • 2017: Steven Lyons – Appin, ON

  • 2017: Mitch Stack – Petty Harbour, NL

  • 2018: Derek Hyde – Tavistock, ON

  • 2018: Mark McNally – Inwood, ON

  • 2019: Tyler Randerson – New Hamburg, ON

  • 2019: Matthew Wardrop – Owen Sound, ON

  • 2020: Thomas Baker – Kitchener, ON

  • 2020: Connor Sloan – Muirkirk, ON

CFF Scholarship

Resource development for the CFF originates from donors who become “members” in the Forbes Foundation. Veteran ISC World Tournament umpire Les Novak, an original founder of the CFF, was the inaugural “Gold Donor”. Membership is open to individuals, families, teams, sponsors, businesses, organizations etc. 

The ISC has been granted 501(C) (3) tax-exempt status by the IRS whereby donors are eligible to receive IRS charitable tax receipts to offset income tax payable.

Donate today

PLATINUM - $2,500+

IRS Income tax receipt; Lifetime pass to ISC World Tournaments, platinum plaque, recognition at the ISC Hall of Fame, published recognition in the ISC annual Guide, 2 complimentary tickets (upon request) to the annual Hall of Fame Breakfast.

GOLD - $1,000

IRS Income tax receipt; Lifetime pass to ISC World Tournaments, gold plaque, recognition at the ISC Hall of Fame, published recognition in the ISC annual Guide, 2 complimentary tickets (upon request) to the annual Hall of Fame Breakfast.

SILVER - $500

SILVER–$500 plus: IRS Income tax receipt; silver plaque, recognition at the ISC Hall of Fame, published recognition in the ISC annual Guide, 2 complimentary tickets (upon request) to the annual Hall of Fame Breakfast.

BRONZE - $250

IRS Income tax receipt; bronze plaque, recognition at the ISC Hall of Fame, published recognition in the ISC annual Guide.

PATRON - $100

IRS Income tax receipt; published recognition in the ISC annual Guide.

FRIEND - $25

IRS Income tax receipt

CFF Donors

Platinum

*Les Novak – *Charles Smith (In memory of Barbara Smith) – John “Jack” Addison – Frank Trejo and the softball fans of Arizona – Dick Mason – Ray Russell


Gold

Quad Cities 2011 Hall of Fame Breakfast – *Milt & Diana Stark – *L. Rudy Thoman – *Bob & Jo Anne Welby – *Frank & Phyllis Porth – *Ken & Leslie Hackmeister – Frank & Theresa Rogers – Peter J. Porcelli (In memory of Russ Boice) – Larry H. Miller Toyota & Page Brake teams of Salt Lake City, Utah (In memory of Brendan Keehan) – Schutt Sports-Robert & Kay Krull – Carl & LuGene Hansen (Page Brake) – Gateway Companies Inc. – Bob Welby Memorial – Jim & Joyce Allen – Kitchener-Waterloo 2002 Host Committee – Al & Merry Ann Ruegsegger – Frank Trejo (In honor of Past & Present Sponsors) – ISC Commissioners (special project) – Floyd Hammen – Kitchener 2006 Host Committee (in memory of Laverne Reichert) – Lloyd and Verna Simpson – Kitchener- Waterloo 2006 Host Committee Auction – Dean Oscar (In memory of father Donald Oscar) – In memory of Dan “Buddha” Haas – Iowa Men’s Fastpitch Hall of Fame

 

Silver

Roy Stout (In memory of Betty Stout) – Robert & Lessie Gray – Ed & Carole Kirner – John & Brenda Thompson / Sports & Scholarships – Midland 2012 Hall of Fame Breakfast – Kitchener 2014 Hall of Fame Breakfast – South Bend 2015 Hall of Fame Breakfast – Quad Cities 2016 Hall of Fame Breakfast – Grand Rapids 2017 Hall of Fame Breakfast – Kitchener 2018 Hall of Fame Breakfast – Todd McCabe – Denmark 2019 Hall of Fame Breakfast – Quad Cities 2022 Hall of Fame Breakfast – Surrey 2024 Hall of Fame Breakfast – Bill Berkenpas

 

Bronze

In memory of Tom McAvoy – Dick Gonzales & Clayton Dugger (In memory of Clyde Fortune) – Anonymous (In memory of Frank Porth) – Wayne & Jerilyn Fisher – Walcott, IA Softball Organization – Keith Erkenbrack – Patrick & Judi Sullivan – Lee and Mary Jane Isenhart – Z-Man Book Sales (Darren Zack) from John Thompson – Quad Cities 2013 Hall of Fame Breakfast (in memory of Sue Sherry) – Gordon & Susie Wise – Greg Nydick – Dean Kane – Gregg Leather – Eldridge 2021 Hall of Fame Breakfast – Denmark 2023 Hall of Fame Breakfast – Darren Derricks

 

Patron

A&A Photo – Sioux City 1999 World Tournament – William Smith – Rodney Gray – Glenn Legrand, Vicki L. Belyna, Mary Anne & Michael Griffen, Dawn Montavon (In Memory of Tom McAvoy) – John & Brenda Thompson (in memory of John MacTavish) – Kevin Billiau – Jewelers Mutual Insurance