Stories of Change

IMPACT Central Indiana and PitchFeast announce winners of sixth pitch competition

October 20, 2023 On Thursday, Oct. 12, PitchFeast held another successful pitch competition in partnership with IMPACT Central Indiana. Nine entrepreneurs pitched their unique business ideas among judges and numerous attendees. Read More.

Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation Announce Fourth Round Elevation Grant Recipients

October 16, 2023 Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation, a member of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) philanthropic collaborative, announced the fourth round of funding awarded by the Elevation Grant Program.Read More.

Central Indiana Community Foundation Expands Leadership Team

September 14, 2023 Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) announced today that Jeff Bennett has been named the chief innovation officer for the organization. He will lead and drive innovative strategies within the CICF philanthropic collaborative.Read More.

Over $1.1 Million Invested into Central Indiana from Partnership of Foundations and Local Philanthropists

August 23, 2023 Five organizations received a total of $1,110,000 to support innovative projects from the Community Leadership Innovation Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). The fund is made up of investments from a group of local philanthropists and community foundations, including CICF, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation.Read More.

A Letter to Partners and Friends

August 21, 2023 Message to our community from Lorenzo Esters, the new president of The Indianapolis Foundation.Read More.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Expands Philanthropic Team

August 17, 2023 Hamilton County Community Foundation, part of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) philanthropic collaborative, announced today that Danielle Stiles-Polk has been named the vice president of external strategy and development for the organization.Read More.