Recent Stories
Thinking about Ben Franklin lately?
CICF believes in the power of its Ben Franklin Funds to transform Indianapolis in 2116. If the two $100,000 Ben Franklin Fund endowments, built from donations of $1,000 and $100, are invested for 100 years, CICF estimates they will be worth $100 million each and will distribute $5 million (5 perc…Read More.
Is that a big, blue bison at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair?
LINK and Legacy Fund bring member of the Bison-tennial herd to Hamilton County. Fairgoers will see a new addition to the 2016 Hamilton County 4-H Fair among the traditional sheep and cattle—a big, blue, polka-dotted bison! Visitors to Exhibition Hall A can see the painted fiberglass bison repre…Read More.
The Indianapolis Foundation Now Accepting Applications For Community Crime Prevention Grants
The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation, will accept applications for the Community Crime Prevention Grant Program through 5 p.m. on Aug. 1, 2016. The Foundation has managed the grant program, on behalf of the City of Indianapolis, since 2013.Read More.
Q&A with Rick Kissel
CICF’s Professional Advisor Leadership Council (PALC) board chair, Rick Kissel, gives tips for how to talk to clients about their charitable intent and shares his hopes for the city of Indianapolis.Read More.