$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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What We Do
$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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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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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.
August 26, 2026
Passing Along More Than Wealth
Along with record-setting generational wealth, the Great Wealth Transfer is also a moment to bequeath values.
August 26, 2026
Early Planning for Year-End Giving
Now is a good time to check in on your charitable goals for 2026, before fall calendars fill up and year-end deadlines approach.
August 26, 2026
Tracking Planned Giving Progress Without Overcomplicating It
Instead of measuring planned-giving successes only after completed bequests, track the activities and milestones that make future legacy gifts more likely.
August 26, 2026
Engage Younger Donors Before They're Older Donors
A long-term fundraising strategy should consider how your organization is building relationships with Millennials and Generation Z today, before they're thinking about their legacy.
August 25, 2026
Make-A-Will Month: An Opportunity to Grow Legacy Giving
August is recognized as Make-A-Will Month, offering nonprofit organizations a timely opportunity to encourage supporters to think not only about how they give today, but also about the legacy they hope to leave. 
August 3, 2026
Too Many Nonprofits or Not Enough Relationships? Part 2
The “too many” dynamic is becoming a pressing issue as the sector faces increased demand for services and reduced funding sources.
July 20, 2026
Local DAFs: Why Some Choose to Bring Their Philanthropy Back Home
Over time, though, philanthropy often becomes more personal. Donors begin asking different questions.
July 17, 2026
Three ways to better steward DAF donors
Donor-advised funds have become one of the fastest-growing charitable giving tools in the country, and chances are your organization already receives grants from them.