Building Community Through Service
Donor Spotlight: Jeff and Kim Galyen
Some people don’t just live in a community—they help shape its very foundation. For nearly four decades, Jeff and Kim Galyen have been cornerstone citizens in Henry County, through consistent service and heartfelt dedication.
Jeff’s story began in Knightstown, where early lessons in small-town values would eventually guide his career in law and community leadership. When he and Kim chose New Castle as their home in 1982, they weren’t just selecting a place to raise their two children. They were committing to a community they would serve for decades to come.
Their impact goes far beyond Jeff’s respected legal career. From church ministry and youth programs to the arts and education, both Jeff and Kim have given their time and talents generously. Kim founded the local Mothers of Preschoolers program in the 1980s and has been active in Bible Study Fellowship and the art community, touching lives in meaningful ways.
That deep care for community naturally led them to the Henry County Community Foundation, where Jeff has served since 1995, including two terms as Board Chair.
“When I joined the Board, the Foundation’s endowment was around $5 million,” Jeff says. “Now, thanks to the generosity of this county, it’s grown more than tenfold.”
Jeff remembers serving alongside the early leaders who built the Foundation’s strong foundation. “Many of them are no longer with us, but the Foundation’s strength today speaks to their vision and commitment.”
To keep giving back, Jeff and Kim created the Galyen Family Named Fund within the Choose Henry Flex Fund. This fund helps the Foundation meet the community’s most urgent needs, now and in the future.
“Our fund is a simple way for us and our family to give back,” Jeff says. “It’s how we honor what Henry County has given us.”
If you know Jeff and Kim, you know they’re not ones to seek the spotlight. But their impact is undeniable. They haven’t just been part of community life. They’ve helped shape it.
As the Foundation grows to meet new challenges, the Galyen Family Named Fund stands as a reminder of what’s possible when we invest in our community with our time, talent, and treasure.
And just like the Galyens, anyone can be part of that story. Whether through starting a fund, giving to an existing one, or simply supporting the Foundation’s work, every gift—big or small—helps build a stronger community for generations to come.