Women’s Fund of Central Indiana

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Debuts Executive Women of Color Leadership Program

January 25, 2023 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a special interest fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), has launched the Executive Women of Color Leadership Program, a new partnership with Black Leadership + Legacies, Inc., founded by Carolene Mays. The program’s mission is to develop, coach and empower women of color to move into higher-level leadership roles, […]Read More.

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Announces $500k in Grants to Support Women and Girls

December 20, 2022 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) fund, announced today the distribution of $500,000 in grants to support women and girl serving organizations in the Central Indiana community. Women’s Fund more than doubled its grantmaking support from the previous year.   “Expanding opportunities and amplifying the voices of women and girls is […]Read More.

Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Names New President

December 6, 2022 Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a special interest fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced that Tamara Winfrey-Harris has been named the 26-year-old organization’s next president.   “The Advisory Board is delighted to appoint Tamara as the President,” said Tavonna Harris Askew, Board Chair. “She brings passion for issues affecting women and girls, broad networks […]Read More.

Central Indiana Community Foundation Philanthropic Collaborative Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

November 3, 2022 The CICF philanthropic collaborative, including The Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Nearly $2 million is available—made possible, in part, by 50 donor-created scholarship funds. Read More.

CICF Philanthropic Collaborative Shares Progress on Equity Journey 

July 27, 2022 —by Brian Payne, President and CEO, Central Indiana Community Foundation  In 2018, the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) philanthropic collaborative, including The Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, made a promise to our community—to make Central Indiana a place where everyone has an equitable opportunity to reach their full […]Read More.

2021: Our Road to Equity—a Year in Review

May 3, 2022 2020 was a year filled with unique challenges, some that were incredibly unexpected and others that were previously ignored by too many for too long. Within these challenges is profound tragedy and loss. There also lies an incredible opportunity to collectively learn how we as a community—and as a foundation—can do better. This year has proven that our commitment to equity and reconciliation is in direct alignment with what is needed to make our community in Central Indiana a place where …Read More.