Stories of Change

Unlocking the Hidden Value of Complex Asset Donations

June 25, 2024 By Clark Collier, Director of Giving Strategies, Central Indiana Community Foundation Here’s the good news: your organization has received a generous contribution estimated at over $500,000. The bad news: It is entirely in the form of baseball cards. What do you do? As a not-for-profit, your strengths are typically in human services, public advocacy, volunteer […]Read More.

Gaps and Opportunities Report Commissioned by Hamilton County Community Foundation

June 24, 2024 Hamilton County Community Foundation has commissioned a report that identifies and analyzes the needs of our community members in Hamilton County.Read More.

Lilly Endowment’s GIFT Program Fuels Hamilton County’s Path to Enhanced Community Growth

June 20, 2024 Lilly Endowment’s GIFT initiative is a long-running philanthropic initiative aimed at bolstering community foundations across Indiana. Read More.

This Pride Month, Celebrate 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Indiana

June 10, 2024 This Pride Month, Hoosiers celebrate ten years of marriage equality. Read how The Indianapolis Foundation's Rob MacPherson Stolen was part of the historic court case. Read More.

Indianapolis Foundation and its Library Fund Awards $2.8 Million to Community Partners

June 10, 2024 The Indianapolis Foundation and the Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund have awarded $2.8 million in grants and investments to 46 Marion County nonprofits, libraries, projects and initiatives.Read More.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Adopts Partner Model for Grants

May 30, 2024 HCCF announced an investment of $240,000 to support two Hamilton County non-profits: Invest Hamilton County and Trinity Free Clinic. Read more about the Partner Model, which made funding possible. Read More.