Stories of Change

The Impact of Supporting Artists

February 23, 2016 In 2009, Anila was the recipient of the prestigious Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowship. This fellowship program provides $25,000 unrestricted awards to five Midwest contemporary visual artists annually. Since then Anila’s story and award-winning work has been featured around the world.Read More.

The Sheehan Foundation

December 30, 2015 The Thomas P. and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation is a supporting organization of Legacy Fund, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation. Tom and Soni Sheehan focus on improving the lives of children facing debilitating medical challenges.Read More.

Legacy Fund Awards $84,800 in Grants to Hamilton County Not-For-Profits

December 15, 2015 All grants are made possible by Legacy Fund’s Endowment for Hamilton County, an unrestricted fund created by donors interested in addressing Hamilton County’s greatest needs in perpetuity.Read More.

Top 9 Angel Investment Updates from 2015

December 3, 2015 CICF works with many community leaders and organizations, and one of our greatest privileges is to work with our Angel Investors, a group of 87 organizations, individuals and families. It’s their commitment to not only CICF, but also our community, that makes big dreams like these a reality.Read More.

Cherishing Charitable Children: Philanthropy with the Zipes Family

November 20, 2015 Joan and Doug Zipes, married 54 years, know a thing or two about family and philanthropy. Both Joan and Doug grew up watching their parents give back in whatever way they could. For Doug, who grew up less fortunate than his wife, that meant his parents opening their home to family of friends and providing meals, even when they barely had enough themselves.Read More.

Follow the Reader: Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation

November 17, 2015 The Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation’s endowment, opened in 1993 at Legacy Fund, had become dormant in recent years, but that changed last year when a couple made a significant gift to the endowment just as the library was celebrating its centennial year.Read More.