Hamilton County Community Foundation Names Danielle Stiles-Polk as New President

Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Stiles-Polk as its new President. Stiles-Polk, who previously served as HCCF’s Vice President of External Strategy &…

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Hamilton County Community Foundation Celebrates Tom Sheehan, Sagamore of the Wabash Honoree

The Hamilton County Community Foundation is thrilled to congratulate Thomas “Tom” Sheehan on being recognized as a Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb. This prestigious honor is…

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Hamilton County Community Foundation Launches New Strategic Plan to Foster a Thriving, Inclusive Community 

The Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) announces the launch of its new strategic plan, effective January 1, 2025. This transformative roadmap reflects HCCF’s commitment to addressing Hamilton County’s most critical…

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Lilly Endowment’s GIFT Program Fuels Hamilton County’s Path to Enhanced Community Growth

Thanks to the Lilly Endowment Inc., the Hamilton County Community Foundation stands on the brink of achieving its most significant impact yet on the Hamilton County community. With support through…

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Hamilton County Not-for-profits to Receive $240k Multi-Year Investment from Hamilton County Community Foundation

Hamilton County Community Foundation is proud to announce an investment of $240,000 over three years in support of two not-for-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Hamilton County residents.…

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Hamilton County Community Foundation Announces $165k in Funding to Community Not-for-profits

HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PART OF THE CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (CICF) PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATIVE, APPROVED GRANTS FOR HAMILTON COUNTY NOT-FOR-PROFITS, PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES TOTALING $165,000. Hamilton County Community Foundation board…

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Youth Advisory Board and Legacy Fund Awards Grants

Legacy Fund, the Hamilton County affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation, announced $134,400 in grants will be awarded to 19 organizations. Grants were approved by the Legacy Fund board of directors and include grants selected by the LINK Youth Advisory Council, a grant-making council for high school students. Legacy Fund awarded 14 competitive grants to organizations.

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From The President of Legacy Fund

It’s been a year since I came on board as the president of Legacy Fund, your community foundation serving Hamilton County. In that time, I have deeply immersed myself in the community to better understand the needs and opportunities, as well as assessing our current initiatives in Hamilton County. I have spoken to mayors, superintendents, corporate CEOs and community leaders, and in partnership with CICF, implemented a neighborhood ambassador program to better understand the pulse of the community.

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