$3.77 Million Granted in 2024
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $3,769,621 in grants and scholarships in 2024, strengthening its mission to enhance the quality of life for Delaware County residents. Most grants were awarded through permanently endowed funds, ensuring a greater Muncie and Delaware County today, tomorrow, and always.
Community Grants Program
Local nonprofit organizations received $1,581,311 through the competitive Community Grants Program. Community Grants are awarded to address the broad needs in arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services.
This year, the Foundation reviewed 77 grant applications totaling over $2 million. Each application was carefully evaluated by committees of local volunteers who made recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Community Grants were funded through The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, named unrestricted funds, discretionary field-of-interest funds, committee-driven field-of-interest funds, and donor-advised funds.
Community Grants Awarded
| Organization Name | Amount Awarded | Organization Name | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8twelve Coalition | $30,000.00 | Little Red Door Cancer Agency | $15,000.00 |
| A Better Way Services, Inc. | $65,000.00 | Masterworks Chorale, Inc. | $6,000.00 |
| Action for Animals | $15,000.00 | Meals on Wheels of Muncie, Inc. | $10,000.00 |
| Ambassadors for God's Creatures | $15,000.00 | Minnetrista | $15,000.00 |
| American Legion Post 19 | $28,200.00 | Motivate Our Minds, Inc. | $25,000.00 |
| Animal Rescue Fund | $20,000.00 | Muncie Action Plan | $12,000.00 |
| Ball State University | $15,000.00 | Muncie Arts and Culture Council | $50,000.00 |
| Ball State University Foundation | $5,000.00 | Muncie Children's Museum | $2,200.00 |
| Beautification Committee of Albany, Inc | $6,000.00 | Muncie Civic Theatre | $5,000.00 |
| Blountsville Firemans Association Inc | $4,834.00 | Muncie Community Schools | $7,500.00 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie | $50,000.00 | Muncie Delaware County Area Senior Citizens | $20,000.00 |
| Brothers 2 Brothers United | $25,000.00 | Muncie Downtown Development Partnership | $25,000.00 |
| BY5 Early Childhood Initiative, Inc. | $40,000.00 | Muncie Fire Department | $4,982.00 |
| Cardinal Greenway Inc. | $35,000.00 | Muncie Mission | $32,420.00 |
| Children's Clothing Center | $2,500.00 | Muncie-Delaware County Black Chamber of Commerce | $20,000.00 |
| Christian Ministries of Delaware County, Inc. | $15,000.00 | National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc. | $7,500.00 |
| Classroom Connections of ECI | $15,000.00 | Orchestra Indiana | $10,000.00 |
| College Mentors for Kids, Inc. | $12,500.00 | Precious Hearts Development Center | $25,000.00 |
| Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Inc. | $50,000.00 | Project Leadership, Inc. | $25,000.00 |
| Daleville Salem Township Fire Territory | $2,400.00 | Reach Yorktown Ministry, Inc. | $1,000.00 |
| Delaware Advancement Corporation | $25,000.00 | Recovery Cafe' Muncie | $30,000.00 |
| Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District | $10,000.00 | Red-tail Land Conservancy | $25,000.00 |
| East Central Indiana Chamber Orchestra | $4,500.00 | Ross Community Center Inc | $40,000.00 |
| East Central Indiana Regional Partnership, Inc. | $25,000.00 | Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, Inc. | $25,000.00 |
| Eastern Indiana Works | $25,000.00 | Shafer Leadership Academy | $25,000.00 |
| Eaton Public Library | $1,300.00 | TeenWorks, Inc. | $30,000.00 |
| ecoREHAB of Muncie | $40,000.00 | The Community Foundation (Funders Forum Fund) | $7,500.00 |
| First Choice for Women, Inc. | $20,000.00 | The Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide | $2,500.00 |
| Gaston Lions Club | $6,215.00 | Town of Selma | $715.00 |
| Greater Muncie, IN Habitat for Humanity, Inc. | $100,000.00 | Urban Light Community Development Corporation | $35,000.00 |
| Heart of Indiana United Way | $40,000.00 | Whitely Community Council | $30,000.00 |
| Home Savers of Delaware County | $25,000.00 | YMCA of Muncie (Mitchel Early Childhood and Family Center) | $23,000.00 |
| Indiana Youth Institute | $6,575.00 | YMCA of Muncie (Campaign Commitment) | $87,500.00 |
| Innovation Connector Inc. | $32,500.00 | Yorktown Community Schools | $2,470.00 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $20,000.00 | Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana | $11,500.00 |
| Kesem at Ball State | $5,000.00 | YWCA Central Indiana | $50,000.00 |
Strategic Grants Program
The Foundation’s Strategic Grants Program awarded $215,000 to initiatives focused on economic development, arts, and internal improvement.
$100,000 to Delaware Advancement Corporation for Vision 2027.
$85,000 for consulting and action related to the Creative Space Action Plan.
$30,000 for internal priorities, including DEIB consulting and targeted capacity building for supporting organizations.
Strategic grants are awarded through the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation.
Targeted Programs of The Community Foundation
The Community Foundation awarded $275,489 through targeted or permanent programs, including:
$10,253 for creative and innovative classroom projects through the Robert P. Bell Teacher Grant Program.
$43,435 for preservation efforts through the Land Conservation Fund Program.
$100,000 to support nonprofit organizations beyond grantmaking through the Nonprofit Support Network.
$55,000 to support early childhood education through BY5 Early Childhood Initiative.
$25,000 for institutional strengthening and capacity building for three organizations through the Resiliency Grants Program.
$41,800 for local and regional planning work through special funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Collaborative Grantmaking
Through the Funders Forum Collaborative, the Foundation convened local funders for shared learning and collaborative grantmaking. This year, the Funders Forum Collaborative awarded $53,300 in grants supporting:
Muncie Area Career Center Early Childhood Education Pathways.
BY5 Early Childhood Initiative.
Nonprofit Support Network.
Designated Grants
Permanently endowed designated funds, established by donors or organizations to support specific missions, provided $1,088,962 in ongoing support.
Scholarships
The Foundation awarded $269,539 in scholarships to graduating seniors and college students to support post-secondary education.
Donor-Advised Grants
Through 32 donor-advised funds, donors recommended $286,020 in grants, adding personal philanthropy to the Foundation’s impact.
Total Impact
These grants reflect The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County’s commitment to addressing community needs while stewarding growth and enhancing the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County.