Warrick County

Community Foundation


The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Warrick County, Indiana today and for generations to come.


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Greater Good Together

The Warrick County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation Alliance, a network of nine community foundations serving counties in southwestern Indiana. The Alliance provides management and administrative expertise to county-wide community foundations, empowering each to promote philanthropy, build endowment and improve wellbeing in our local communities. Learn more!

Make a Difference Where it Matters

The Community Foundation exists to help caring people like you give back to the causes and community you care about most. We make giving easy and effective. You can give cash, stocks, property, bequests and other assets. You may establish a charitable fund in your name or in the name of a loved one. You can focus your gift on the causes that move you: enrich education, safeguard health, improve neighborhoods, cultivate arts, protect environment, strengthen families.

Invest in the Future of the Community You Love

You can make a gift that lasts forever and establishes your legacy of giving. The Community Foundation offers the power of endowment, where a portion of your fund is invested so that it can grow over time. Earnings from this investment are used to make grants that benefit this community forever. Your gift creates a lasting stream of funding available for community good.

Create Greater Good Together

Powered by generous donors, local leaders, and steadfast partners, the Community Foundation builds on the collective strength of this county to make life better here. We multiply the impact of each individual gift by investing them together for maximum return and impact. We invite everyone to join us in building a strong community.

Make a Difference Where it Matters

The Community Foundation exists to help caring people like you give back to the causes and community you care about most. We make giving easy and effective. You can give cash, stocks, property, bequests and other assets. You may establish a charitable fund in your name or in the name of a loved one. You can focus your gift on the causes that move you: enrich education, safeguard health, improve neighborhoods, cultivate arts, protect environment, strengthen families.

Invest in the Future of the Community You Love

You can make a gift that lasts forever and establishes your legacy of giving. The Community Foundation offers the power of endowment, where a portion of your fund is invested so that it can grow over time. Earnings from this investment are used to make grants that benefit this community forever. Your gift creates a lasting stream of funding available for community good.

Create Greater Good Together

Powered by generous donors, local leaders, and steadfast partners, the Community Foundation builds on the collective strength of this county to make life better here. We multiply the impact of each individual gift by investing them together for maximum return and impact. We invite everyone to join us in building a strong community.

By the Numbers

Financially audited and compiled data from our most recent fiscal year.

For a full report, review our FY21 At A Glance.

Grants

$427K

Total grants awarded to nonprofits through our annual grant cycles and distribution

Scholarships

$153K

Total scholarships awarded to students through our annual scholarship programs

Gifts

$244K

Total gifts received from caring donors to support the causes and community they care about most

Assets

$9M

Total assets providing a sustainable charitable resource for our community

By the Numbers

Financially audited and compiled data from our most recent fiscal year.

For a full report, review our FY21 At A Glance.

Grants

$427K

Total grants awarded to nonprofits through our annual grant cycles and distribution

Scholarships

$153K

Total scholarships awarded to students through our annual scholarship programs

Gifts

$244K

Total gifts received from caring donors to support the causes and community they care about most

Assets

$9M

Total assets providing a sustainable charitable resource for our community

03 Jan, 2024
The Warrick County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for their Community Good Grants Program. In recognition of the Warrick County Community Foundation’s 25 th Anniversary, grant requests will be considered for up to $25,000. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, February 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The Community Foundation awards Community Good Grants to charitable partners located in or directly serving Warrick County. Funding opportunities are available to support a broad range of local needs. Consideration will be given to organizations that demonstrate: · Evidence of realistic organizational planning and management; · Project methodology utilizing a preventative approach to addressing the issues and solving problems; · Solid, realistic plans for program/project evaluation; · Desire to promote collaboration among organizations or institutions to prevent duplication of services; and · Commitment to long-range planning, financial stability, and sustainability. Charitable entities can view the full details related to funding requirements and access the grant application via the Foundation’s website at https://www.warrickcountycf.org/community-good-grants-program . A virtual orientation session will be hosted for interested applicants on Friday, January 12 th at 9:00 am. Interested individuals should submit an RSVP to Sidney Hardgrave at shardgrave@communityfoundationalliance.org.
13 Dec, 2023
The Warrick County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the two recipients of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Warrick County are Nathan Keller from Tecumseh High School and Owen Phillips from Boonville High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “Through this scholarship process, the nominating committee strives to identify students who excel academically and are active in both high school and community activities,” said Sidney Hardgrave, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact for the Warrick County Community Foundation. Nathan Keller is the son of Heather Siegfried. He is interested in becoming a lawyer. Nathan has participated in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program and enjoys volunteering with youth baseball and football camps and tutoring. At school, he is a member of the football, basketball, baseball, and track teams. Nathan is also a member of the Student Council and Academic Team. Owen Phillips is the son of Kasey and Tina Phillips. He is planning a career as a lawyer. Owen has served as an ambassador, volunteer, and mentor for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program. He also volunteers with Hope Central. Owen’s school activities include Student Government, Swim and Dive Team, the Boonville High School Newspaper, serving as a Pioneer Kick-Off Mentor, and participation in the Warrick County School Corporation Student Think Tank. Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and required equipment for four years. The scholarship is for full-time undergraduate students leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars may also participate in the Lilly Scholars Network (LSN), which connects both current scholars and alumni with resources and opportunities to be active leaders on their campuses and in their communities. Both the scholarship program and LSN are supported by grants from Lilly Endowment to Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and Indiana Humanities. In determining Warrick County’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholars nominees, consideration was given to academic achievement, school and community involvement, two essays, and an interview by the Scholarship Nominating Committee. After the field of applicants was narrowed down, nominees were submitted to ICI, the statewide administrator of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, which approves the final selection of scholarship recipients. “Warrick County has many excellent students who are committed to their schools and communities. It is never easy for our committee to determine the recipients for the scholarship,” said Hardgrave. Lilly Endowment created the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program for the 1998-99 school year and has supported the program every year since with grants totaling in excess of $505 million. More than 5,200 Indiana students have received the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship since the program’s inception. The primary purposes of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program are: 1) to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana; 2) to increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and 3) to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities throughout the state.
13 Dec, 2023
The Vanderburgh Community Foundation and the Warrick County Community Foundation are excited to announce the opening of the annual Community Scholarship Program for 2024. “Generous donors have honored their loved ones, high schools, or professions by endowing scholarship opportunities through the Community Foundations,” says Sidney Hardgrave, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact. “We administer many scholarship funds established by individuals, families, and organizations to assist local students in pursuit of advanced education. Together, these scholarships make up our Community Scholarship Programs.” Eligibility requirements and selection criteria for each scholarship are determined by the scholarship founder. Each scholarship is unique and supports students with a variety of backgrounds and educational goals. Students may apply for one or more scholarships, provided they meet the specific eligibility requirements. Details about each scholarship and the application requirements are posted online. The Vanderburgh Community Foundation offers 26 endowed scholarships providing over $70,000 in support each year. Community scholarship applications are due by 11:45 pm on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Please visit https://www.vanderburghcf.org/community-scholarship-program for details and to begin the online application. The Warrick County Community Foundation has 20 endowed scholarships providing over $35,000 in support. Scholarship applications are due by 11:45 pm on Friday, February 2, 2024. Please visit https://www.warrickcountycf.org/community-scholarship-program for details and to begin the online application.

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03 Jan, 2024
The Warrick County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for their Community Good Grants Program. In recognition of the Warrick County Community Foundation’s 25 th Anniversary, grant requests will be considered for up to $25,000. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, February 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The Community Foundation awards Community Good Grants to charitable partners located in or directly serving Warrick County. Funding opportunities are available to support a broad range of local needs. Consideration will be given to organizations that demonstrate: · Evidence of realistic organizational planning and management; · Project methodology utilizing a preventative approach to addressing the issues and solving problems; · Solid, realistic plans for program/project evaluation; · Desire to promote collaboration among organizations or institutions to prevent duplication of services; and · Commitment to long-range planning, financial stability, and sustainability. Charitable entities can view the full details related to funding requirements and access the grant application via the Foundation’s website at https://www.warrickcountycf.org/community-good-grants-program . A virtual orientation session will be hosted for interested applicants on Friday, January 12 th at 9:00 am. Interested individuals should submit an RSVP to Sidney Hardgrave at shardgrave@communityfoundationalliance.org.
13 Dec, 2023
The Warrick County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the two recipients of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Warrick County are Nathan Keller from Tecumseh High School and Owen Phillips from Boonville High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “Through this scholarship process, the nominating committee strives to identify students who excel academically and are active in both high school and community activities,” said Sidney Hardgrave, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact for the Warrick County Community Foundation. Nathan Keller is the son of Heather Siegfried. He is interested in becoming a lawyer. Nathan has participated in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program and enjoys volunteering with youth baseball and football camps and tutoring. At school, he is a member of the football, basketball, baseball, and track teams. Nathan is also a member of the Student Council and Academic Team. Owen Phillips is the son of Kasey and Tina Phillips. He is planning a career as a lawyer. Owen has served as an ambassador, volunteer, and mentor for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program. He also volunteers with Hope Central. Owen’s school activities include Student Government, Swim and Dive Team, the Boonville High School Newspaper, serving as a Pioneer Kick-Off Mentor, and participation in the Warrick County School Corporation Student Think Tank. Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and required equipment for four years. The scholarship is for full-time undergraduate students leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars may also participate in the Lilly Scholars Network (LSN), which connects both current scholars and alumni with resources and opportunities to be active leaders on their campuses and in their communities. Both the scholarship program and LSN are supported by grants from Lilly Endowment to Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and Indiana Humanities. In determining Warrick County’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholars nominees, consideration was given to academic achievement, school and community involvement, two essays, and an interview by the Scholarship Nominating Committee. After the field of applicants was narrowed down, nominees were submitted to ICI, the statewide administrator of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, which approves the final selection of scholarship recipients. “Warrick County has many excellent students who are committed to their schools and communities. It is never easy for our committee to determine the recipients for the scholarship,” said Hardgrave. Lilly Endowment created the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program for the 1998-99 school year and has supported the program every year since with grants totaling in excess of $505 million. More than 5,200 Indiana students have received the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship since the program’s inception. The primary purposes of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program are: 1) to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana; 2) to increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and 3) to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities throughout the state.
13 Dec, 2023
The Vanderburgh Community Foundation and the Warrick County Community Foundation are excited to announce the opening of the annual Community Scholarship Program for 2024. “Generous donors have honored their loved ones, high schools, or professions by endowing scholarship opportunities through the Community Foundations,” says Sidney Hardgrave, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact. “We administer many scholarship funds established by individuals, families, and organizations to assist local students in pursuit of advanced education. Together, these scholarships make up our Community Scholarship Programs.” Eligibility requirements and selection criteria for each scholarship are determined by the scholarship founder. Each scholarship is unique and supports students with a variety of backgrounds and educational goals. Students may apply for one or more scholarships, provided they meet the specific eligibility requirements. Details about each scholarship and the application requirements are posted online. The Vanderburgh Community Foundation offers 26 endowed scholarships providing over $70,000 in support each year. Community scholarship applications are due by 11:45 pm on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Please visit https://www.vanderburghcf.org/community-scholarship-program for details and to begin the online application. The Warrick County Community Foundation has 20 endowed scholarships providing over $35,000 in support. Scholarship applications are due by 11:45 pm on Friday, February 2, 2024. Please visit https://www.warrickcountycf.org/community-scholarship-program for details and to begin the online application.
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