Stories of Change

IMPACT Central Indiana and PitchFeast announce winners of fifth pitch competition

May 26, 2023 In partnership with PitchFeast, IMPACT Central Indiana hosted its pitch competition on Sept. 26. All the entrepreneurs shared creative concepts and brought a passion to impact. In the end, we were able to invest in three Black and Brown-led businesses with investment capital and other wraparound services. These investments ignite innovation in our community.Read More.

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

May 25, 2023 Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation, a member of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) philanthropic collaborative, announced the third round of funding awarded by the Elevation Grant Program. Six grantees received $796,486.Read More.

Celebrating the Achievements of Asian American and Pacific Islander Women

May 19, 2023 Learn more about some of the achievements of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women.Read More.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Announces $165k in Grants

May 18, 2023 Hamilton County Community Foundation, part of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) philanthropic collaborative, approved grants for Hamilton County not-for-profits, projects and initiatives totaling $164,500. The Hamilton County Community Foundation board of directors has approved grants  for Hamilton County not-for-profits,  projects and initiatives totaling $164,500. Grants support projects and initiatives within the foundation’s three community leadership pillars—b…Read More.

The Indianapolis Foundation Awards Over $2.8 Million to Community Partners

May 17, 2023 The Indianapolis Foundation’s board of directors has approved grants and investments for Marion County not-for-profits, projects and initiatives totaling $2,887,027. The Indianapolis Foundation, part of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) philanthropic collaborative, awarded responsive grants that align with the foundation’s mission to mobilize people, ideas and investments to make this a community where all individuals have equitable opportunity to reach t…Read More.

New Leadership Announced for Central Indiana Community Foundation and The Indianapolis Foundation

May 11, 2023 The Board of Directors of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) announced today that Jennifer Bartenbach has been named as the next CEO; and the Board of The Indianapolis Foundation announced that Dr. Lorenzo Esters has been named as the next President.Read More.