If everyone in lawrence county gave 5% . . .

Our donors positively impact Lawrence County.

2023 Distributions

$103,621

Endowment DistriButions

Permanent, designated endowments have been created by generous donors that want to provide support to specific local institutions now and in the future. These endowments, through annual payouts, provide permanent funding and can have a significant impact on a nonprofit institution for years to come.

2023 Grant Cycle Distributions

$131,750

Grant Cycles

Local nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies are invited to apply for grants through the online grant portal. A grant cycle exists for any qualified agency serving our county, and another grant cycle is available for area classroom teachers.

Heritage Grants
awarded in 2023

$11,876

Heritage Funds

Endowments may be created to serve a broad interest or area of concern. Several communities in the county have created Heritage Funds, endowments that will provide funding for charitable projects within their community. Heritage funds have been created for East Oolitic, Fayetteville, Heltonville, Huron, Judah, Mitchell, Oolitic, and Springville.

Lilly Endowment
Community Scholarships
through 2023

$3,353,231

Scholarships awarded in 2023

$104,588

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Lawrence County Community Foundation is honored to administer the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Many donors have created scholarships as well, with the intent of providing assistance to local students wishing to pursue higher education.

GIFT Grants Through 2022

$4,124,927

GIVING INDIANA FUNDS FOR TOMORROW (GIFT)

Lawrence County Community Foundation has been partnering with Lilly Endowment since 1993 to build our communities through the GIFT initiative. LCCF has secured GIFT grants through direct community grants, challenge grants, and capacity-building grants.

Through Collaboration,
LCCF has brought

$5,509,910

to Lawrence County

Collaboration

When funding opportunities arrise, the Community Foundation collaborates with other funders for even greater impact in our community. Over the years, we have partnered with the following agencies: Duke Energy, General Motors Foundation, IU Health Foundation, United Way, Smithville Charitable Foundation, Regional Opportunities Initiatives (ROI), OCRA, City of Bedford, and the CAPE Partners.

Lee Ann Plummer
Board Member

Kim Sipes
Board Member

Dr. George Sorrells
Board Member

Tim Thompson
Board Member

Brandi Weyer
Board Member

Michelle Zollman
Board Member