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Butler County board approves permissive tax exemptions for Apace Foundation after name change
Summary
The Butler County Board of Equalization approved three permissive property tax exemption applications submitted under the name Apace Foundation (formerly Region 5 Foundation) after a brief public hearing in David City on July 6, 2026. The Board voted unanimously to grant the exemptions.
The Butler County Board of Equalization voted July 6 to approve three permissive property tax exemption applications filed under the name Apace Foundation following a name change from Region 5 Foundation.
The action followed a public hearing opened at 9:02 a.m. by the Board. County Assessor Vickie Donoghue told the Board that the three applications were submitted because the organization changed its name from Region 5 Foundation to Apace Foundation. Chairman Scott Steager opened the floor for public comment; none was offered.
Brad Vandenberg moved to open the hearing; Scot Bauer seconded. After hearing the Assessor’s explanation and receiving no public comment, Bob Coufal moved to close the hearing and Jan Sypal seconded; the motions passed with an "All aye" vote. The Board then approved the three permissive exemption applications submitted under Apace Foundation and denied the permissive exemption applications listed under Region 5 Foundation (motion by Scot Bauer; seconded by Bob Coufal; unanimous vote).
County Assessor Vickie Donoghue’s presentation in the hearing focused on the administrative reason for the duplicate filings tied to the organization’s name change; the transcript records no additional substantive challenge or public opposition during the hearing.
The Board’s approval is recorded in the meeting minutes as carried unanimously. The hearing opened and was closed with no public comment, and the Board recessed the meeting at 9:04 a.m.
