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$687K Awarded to Community Organizations
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $687,500 in Community Grants during the first quarter of 2024.
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.
Nominate a Visionary Board Member
Now accepting nominations for the David Sursa Leadership Award, which award rewards, recognizes, and encourages extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member in Delaware County.
Take the Community Perception Survey
As part of an effort to investigate and implement best practices for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in operations, The Community Foundation invites all community members to take an awareness and perception survey at cfmdin.org/survey. The survey will close on January 31. Please respond today.
$3.8 Million Granted in 2023
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $3,802,620 in grants and scholarships utilizing various strategies to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Delaware County, Ind. in 2023.
Scholarship Applications Open
Delaware County high school seniors and current college students can apply for scholarships through February 26.
2024 Lilly Scholars Announced
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County is pleased to announce the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients are Lucy Holaday of Yorktown High School, and Jillian Kimmel of Muncie Central High School.
$99K Awarded to Community Organizations
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded nearly $99,000 in Community Grants during the final quarter of 2023, including $25,000 to Muncie Land Bank (pictured) to support operations.
KAKATU Foundation/David and Joanna Meeks Fund
The KAKATU Foundation/David and Joanna Meeks Fund at The Community Foundation is a field of interest fund focused on education, health, environment, arts, and social services.
Hillcroft Services
Hillcroft Services supports more than 600 people with disabilities in our community and surrounding communities each year. This year, the organization is celebrating its 70th anniversary of helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
$249K Awarded to Community Organizations
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $249,100 in Community Grants during the third quarter of 2023.
2023 Sursa Leadership Award
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has announced that J.P. Hall and Marta Moody were recognized with David Sursa Leadership Awards this year.
Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Aubrey Charron, Curtis Hansard, Madilyn Howell, Sophia Johnson, Millie McDaniel, Karly Puckett, Riverton Ross, Jon Shrock, Elijah Taylor, Joey Ullom, Bry’llana Coates, Katherine Floyd, Brandon Guthrie, Andrew Haughn, Landen Hiatt, and Titus Waters.
Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Maria Alexander, Lauren Bowen, Lily Carpenter, Rhian Cline, Conner Cole, Kendra Keesling, Dakota F. Stovall, Cameren Wilson
Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Reese Baker, Grace Bond, Sharon Edwards, Maddie Etchison, Rayven Luzadder, Elijah Owens, Tom Sheahan, and Allie Wilhelm.
Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Gannon Crosser, Tynan Dishman, Camryn Eldridge, Julia Hodes, Mason Lynn, Riley Powers, Evan Reed, and Kenzie Stark.
Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Charles Behrman, John Daly, Kimberly Duenas, Dametrius Hall, Ava Papai, Gretchen Moore, Sophia Ribblett, and Lily Yang
$340K Awarded to Community Organizations
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $340,000 in Community Grants during the second quarter of 2023, including a $25,000 grant to Project Leadership to support the cost of operations. A similar grant last year supported programs, including Scholar Success Program labs at Muncie Central, pictured.
Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Zion Bricker, Josie Byrd, Hailey Conner, Lauren Luce, Katelynn Martin, Hanzala Reshtya, Ali Smith, and Brynn Wright.
2022 Philanthropic Snapshot
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 2022.