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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.

Forty Under 40

December 10, 2015 Last year, CICF forged a new partnership with the Indiana Business Journal's Forty Under 40 by providing $40,000 in grant money to be designated to local organizations. Together as a class, the Forty Under 40 met with CICF to learn about grantmaking and the impact of philanthropy in Central India…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 …Read More.