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December Focus: Meeting the Match
As we celebrate the end of this year and look towards an exciting 2025, a few very special opportunities await our donors. Read more on how you can double your impact and help us meet the match.
November Focus: Finding Hope in Personal Giving
As we navigate an ever-changing Delaware County, our donors find personal giving to be an essential tool for community support and wellbeing. No matter the type, giving prevails.
October Focus: Fall In Love With Giving
As Autumn brings rest and reflection, it's important to recognize the gifts our community has to offer. Read how donors support their favorite causes and fall in love with giving.
September Focus: Supporting Community Education
While the Foundation is well known for spring scholarship season, supporting Delaware County's education is a year-round mission, thanks to generous donors.
Committed to Community: Dave and Deb Heeter
For Dave and Deb Heeter, Muncie isn’t just a place to live—it’s a community where they’ve raised family, grown friendships, built careers, and made an impact.
2023 Annual Report: Building Legacy
Jill Jereb and Gary Dodson are building a legacy in their community through a planned gift at The Community Foundation.
2023 Annual Report: Everlasting Artwork
The Everlasting sculpture, installed in the building vestibule and lobby but visible even from outside the building, reuses glass removed from Minnetrista’s Catalyst sculpture.
Support for Albany
The Albany Fund, in memory of the Frazee Family, was established in 2022. The fund will support programs and projects that benefit residents in the town of Albany, Indiana.
Support for Selma
The Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund was established in 2012 to support programs and projects that benefit residents in Liberty Perry/Selma.
Support for Yorktown
The Town of Yorktown Endowment Fund was established in 2000 to support programs and projects that benefit residents in the town of Yorktown, Indiana.
2023 Annual Report: Growing Endowment
The first donors to The Community Foundation made gifts with a lasting impact. Today, an investment committee comprised of local volunteers sets goals and monitors the performance of investments.
2023 Annual Report: Igniting Generosity
In late 2023, The Foundation was given an opportunity to bring $2.25 million into our community. Neighbors embraced several options for giving as they stepped up to the challenge. The Foundation’s board members led the way.
Don and Claire Park
Education and philanthropy are in the hearts of Don and Claire Park. Among their local philanthropy is support of the Robert P. Bell Teacher Grant Fund at The Community Foundation.
Olivia Fellows
Olivia Fellows is a Community Foundation donor and volunteer who is committed to strengthening the community she has made her home.
Don and Sue Whitaker
Don and Sue Whitaker, long-time residents of Muncie, demonstrate their love for the community through their active involvement and philanthropic support.
Gary W. Addison Scholarship Fund
The Gary W. Addison Scholarship Fund was created in 2010 in order to financially assist a Delaware County high school graduate planning to major in K-12 education.
Michael and Jacqueline Johnston
When it comes to giving back to their community, Mike and Jackie Johnston take a targeted approach. Their target – education.