Stories of Change

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.

Senior-Serving Organizations Receiving $746,566 from Central Indiana Senior Fund

November 28, 2017 Grants support transportation, health, independence and cultural opportunities for seniors. More than 30 senior-serving not-for-profit organizations will receive a total of $746,566 in grants from Central Indiana Senior Fund, a special interest fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). The Senior Fund advisory board selects organizations that alleviate barriers and create opportunities for a growing senior population in Central Indiana. Read More.

The Indianapolis Foundation Awards $671,493 in Grants

November 17, 2017 The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation, announced that grants totaling $671,493 will be awarded to 16 organizations or projects in Marion County. The foundation’s board of directors approved the grants in a Nov. 14 board meeting.Read More.

Meet Alena Jones

November 14, 2017 In 2015, Alena Jones and Nekoma Burcham were named NEXT Fellows by the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a special interest fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation. Jones and Burcham are co-founders of an initiative, scheduled to launch in 2018, that gives female returning citizens, ages 18-24, the tools they need to be successful and self-sustaining. Women’s Fund has committed to incubating the project for two years and providing significant support for eight years, allowing time for…Read More.