The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County recognizes the following finalists for the 2026 David Sursa Leadership Award: Jeffrey Heavilon, Exchange Club of Muncie; Kourtney McCauliff, Cornerstone Center for the Arts; Jeff Tingler, Grow Market; Douglas White, Jackie L. Michael Foundation; and Katherine White, Animal Rescue Fund.

Muncie’s Creative Corridor is bringing together people, places, and ideas to transform downtown into a connected, vibrant arts destination that strengthens community life today and for generations to come.

As part of our service to you and other advisors, The Community Foundation is committed to letting you know about trends and developments that may impact your clients’ charitable giving strategies. In this issue of the Philanthropy Brief, we discuss how you can talk about charitable giving with your clients.

The Community Foundation, as convener of The Funders Forum Collaborative, has put together a Philanthropic Snapshot to share the extensive list of community funders and their grantmaking in 2025.

As part of our service to you and other advisors, The Community Foundation is committed to letting you know about trends and developments that may impact your clients’ charitable giving strategies. In this issue of the Philanthropy Brief, we discuss how you can talk about charitable giving with your clients.

Through a grant from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, The Passing of the Buffalo statue was cleaned and restored by conservators nearly a century after its creation.

As part of our service to you and other advisors, The Community Foundation is committed to letting you know about trends and developments that may impact your clients’ charitable giving strategies. In this issue of the Philanthropy Brief, we discuss how you can talk about charitable giving with your clients.

The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $1,001,186 in Community Grants this week.

As part of our service to you and other advisors, The Community Foundation is committed to letting you know about trends and developments that may impact your clients’ charitable giving strategies. In this issue of the Philanthropy Brief, we discuss how you can talk about charitable giving with your clients.

The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $4,281,329.27 in grants and scholarships in 2025, strengthening its mission to enhance the quality of life for Delaware County residents.

As part of our service to you and other advisors, The Community Foundation is committed to letting you know about trends and developments that may impact your clients’ charitable giving strategies. In this issue of the Philanthropy Brief, we discuss how you can talk about charitable giving with your clients.

Delaware County high school seniors and current college students can apply for scholarships through February 23, 2026.