Stories of Change

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.

Hamilton County Executive Directors Convene at Collaboration Hub for Training

July 24, 2023 Executive directors across Hamilton County gathered at Hamilton County Community Foundation’s Collaboration Hub on July 11 for an exclusive training session. The workshop, themed “Organizational Budgeting,” was facilitated by Linda Diakite Karessy, founder of Insight Financial Group. Read More.

Introducing New Leadership—Jennifer Bartenbach

July 20, 2023 This summer, Jennifer Bartenbach moved from her previous position of CFO and COO into the new CEO of CICF. Here is a brief introduction to what inspires her and her plan for the future.Read More.

Introducing New Leadership—Lorenzo Esters

July 19, 2023 This summer, Lorenzo Esters joined the philanthropic collaborative as the new president of The Indianapolis Foundation. Here is a brief introduction to what inspires him and his plan for the future.Read More.