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PitchFeast Recap

October 3, 2022 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 …Read More.

Central Indiana Senior Fund Awards Over $1 Million in Grants

September 29, 2022 Central Indiana Senior Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced grant funding of $1,085,000 to 44 organizations serving Central Indiana seniors. The fund invests in organizations and programs that serve seniors—ages 55 and older—who have low- to moderate-income o…Read More.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Awards $183k in Grants

September 27, 2022 Hamilton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of CICF, approved grants and investments for Hamilton County not-for-profits, projects and initiatives totaling $183,224. The Hamilton County Community Foundation board of directors has approved grants and investments for Hamilton County no…Read More.

The Indianapolis Foundation-City-Cummins partnership helps strengthen neighborhoods, not-for-profits and residents with $3M, three-year investment

September 20, 2022 The Indianapolis Foundation has launched Neighborhood Empowerment Pathways, a three-year, $3 million partnership with Cummins, Inc. and The City of Indianapolis to sustain grassroots not-for-profits that are closest to the community’s assets and challenges, and through their proximity, uniquely…Read More.

Spotlighting Stories: Gip Got Tips & PitchFeast

September 13, 2022 By Noah J. Sandel In preparation for the 10th anniversary of PitchFeast, we explore one of the many transformational stories that were discovered through the event. PitchFeast is more than a pitch-style event – it is an experience. Gip wasn’t the first Gip. Dwayne “Gip” Gibson fou…Read More.

African American Legacy Fund of Indianapolis Announces $100k Grant Opportunity

September 9, 2022 The African American Legacy Fund of Indianapolis (AALFI), a major fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), has announced a $100,000 grant opportunity for one organization addressing wealth-building and preservation activities in the local Black community.Read More.