Stories of Change

Advisors – charitable strategies to help your clients

December 18, 2017 Now that we are well into the fourth quarter of 2017, your clients are likely contemplating year-end charitable gifts in order to maximize their tax benefits, particularly in light of the proposed tax reform legislation. Not only do clients tend to be in the giving spirit around this time of year, but they also can significantly reduce their tax burden by making charitable contributions.  Unlike gifts from Santa, however, tax benefits do not come without strings.  Here is a checklist of iss…Read More.

Legacy Fund Awards $170,770 to Hamilton County Organizations, Projects

December 13, 2017 Legacy Fund of Hamilton County, a Central Indiana Community Foundation affiliate, announced $170,770 will be awarded to ten not-for-profit organizations and two Hamilton County leadership projects this month. This is Legacy Fund’s third and final competitive grant round for 2017. Grants were approved by Legacy Fund board of directors at a December board meeting.Read More.

Meet Clayton De Fur, CICF community investment officer

December 12, 2017 I am a community investment officer, which means I maintain strong relationships with not-for-profit organizations and offer technical assistance and advice for seeking grants from CICF and elsewhere. I focus on not-for-profits in the areas of arts and culture, environment, food access and nutrition, animal welfare and health and disability. I also oversee the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship program and the CICF scholarship programs, which involves maintaining relationships with high sc…Read More.

CICF Announces Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients

December 12, 2017 Central Indiana Community Foundation announced the 13 recipients of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships for both Marion and Hamilton counties. Scholars will receive up to four years of full tuition to attend any accredited public or private not-for-profit college or university in Indiana.Read More.

A Conversation with Angel Investors about the Future of the White River

December 7, 2017 On Nov. 30, CICF Angel Investors met at Sherrie and David Bossung’s home along the White River to learn about exciting plans to activate the waterway that flows through both Marion and Hamilton counties. Panelists at the event included Brenda Myers, president and CEO for Hamilton County Tourism; Julie Thompson, a Hamilton County Leadership Academy alum with an interest in White River redevelopment; and Matt Carter, vice president for destination development for Visit Indy.Read More.

Angel Investment Updates: Winter 2017

December 5, 2017 Each year, Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) angel investors—nearly 80 individuals, families and organizations—invest in innovative and transformative projects to make Marion and Hamilton counties thrive. Inside are nine ways angel investors' partnership and inspiration helped to transform our corner of the world in 2017.Read More.