$883 K CICF scholarships awarded last year

We're working to turn Central Indiana into a place where everyone thrives.

How do we do it? We link funding and ideas with the people and organizations who turn them into lasting impact.

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$37M+ granted by CICF fundholders in 2025

Community Members

Support the causes you’re passionate about, and discover the meaning that comes with purpose-driven giving.

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Explore Fund Options
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Nonprofits

Nonprofits power our communities. We’re here to empower your work.

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Charitable Organization Funds
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Students & Guardians

Generous community members have established scholarships to help make education more accessible for students.

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Explore Scholarships
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Central Indiana is evolving into a nationally recognized hub of philanthropy and collaboration.

Yes, this place. Right here. Who knew?

Well… we did. Watch this video to learn more about how our vision for Central Indiana is coming to life.

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Our
Impact

Read stories about how the work of CICF and those we collaborate with is making a difference in Central Indiana.

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October 7, 2026
Q&A: How Small Nonprofits Can Use AI on Purpose, Without a Tech Team or Extra Budget
The best place to start is a conversation with your staff about where you want to use AI and what kind of culture you want around it. That is easier than it sounds, and it does not require a lawyer or a technology specialist. To help small nonprofits begin, CICF partnered with AI Indy, a community organization that helps Hoosiers build practical AI skills.
September 25, 2026
From Private Foundation to Donor-Advised Fund: A Five-Point Checklist
That can be a good time to ask: Would a donor-advised fund better serve our family's charitable goals?
September 24, 2026
Passing Along More Than Wealth
Along with record-setting generational wealth, the Great Wealth Transfer is also a moment to bequeath values.
September 24, 2026
Charitable Giving: Plan While You Can
As families plan for wills, trusts, financial accounts, and health care wishes - charitable intentions deserve a place in those conversations too.
September 23, 2026
Beyond the Will: Make Estate Planning Part of the Conversation
Treat a major gift as one part of a donor’s long-term relationship with your organization, not the finish line. 
September 23, 2026
DAF Day: Keep the Focus on Your Mission
Donor-advised funds have become an increasingly visible part of charitable giving, and DAF Day on October 8 gives nonprofits a timely reason to remind supporters that they can use these funds to support the organizations they care about. 
September 23, 2026
Go Big Without Losing the Long View
Treat a major gift as one part of a donor’s long-term relationship with your organization, not the finish line. 
September 11, 2026
Why Starting Young Matters
Put toddlers on an assembly line packing sack lunches for unhoused neighbors or picking up litter at a park, and they will happily work for much longer than you’d expect. They are proud to be helpers and sometimes they surprise us in the best of ways.
September 11, 2026
How we Teach Kids to See their Community
The point isn't to raise kids who walk through the world looking for people to “help.” We want them to notice people and in doing so, to be curious instead of making assumptions.
September 1, 2026
Stop the Turnover: How to Attract and Keep Development Directors
Worried about development turnover at your nonprofit? Here are tips to set them up for success and longevity.