Martin County Community Foundation
Hindostan Falls
The Martin County Community Foundation (MCCF) is a local non-profit organization that has been working to enhance the quality of life for the people of Martin County, Indiana, since 1999.
The Foundation works with caring individuals, families, and organizations to create or grow existing permanent endowment funds to benefit the community and causes that matter to them. The income these funds generate are given back to the community in the form of grants and scholarships. Because these funds are permanent, they will be used to benefit Martin County for generations to come.
If Everyone in Martin County Gave 5% . . . .
Our donors positively impact Martin County.
Martin County grants in 2025
$932,806
Granting
CFP Grants in 2025
$1,411,014
Total Support to the citizens of
Martin County through 2025
$18,911,795
Total support to the Citizens of
Lawrence and Martin Counties through 12/31/2025
$41,998,177
2025 Distributions
$256,947
Designated Distributions
Many 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 significan impact on a nonprofit institution for years to come.
2025 Grant Cycle Distributions
$448,877
Grant Cycles
Local nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies are invited to apply for grants through the online grant portal. The quarterly Impact and Boost Grant Cycles exist for any qualified agency serving our county, and an annual grant cycle is available for area classroom teachers.
2025 Proactive Grantmaking
$42,000
Proactive Grantmaking
From COVID relief to small board-nominated grants, the Community Foundation continues to support local nonprofit organizations as they face new challenges. Board-driven grants can also serve as a catalyst for projects that will enhance the community, such as the $200,000 grant to help renovate the Shoals Public Library. Among other projects, funds were awarded to the Martin County 4-H Club Council in 2025 to purchase a portable stage system that provides a higher level of safety for volunteers and presenters.
Lilly Endowment
Community Scholarships
through 2025
$3,653,421
Scholarships awarded in 2025
$109,759
Scholarships
The Martin 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 2025
$3,946,762
Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT)
Martin County Community Foundation has been partnering with Lilly Endowment since 1999 to build our communities throug the GIFT initiative. MCCF has secured GIFT grants through direct community grants, challenge grants, and capacity-building grants.
Through Collaboration,
MCCF has brought
to Martin County
$6,187,500
Collaboration
When funding opportunities arise, 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, IU Health Foundation, United Way, Smithville Charitable Foundation, Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA), and the Community Alliance to Promote Education (CAPE).
Through collaboration, the Martin County Community Foundation has brought $6,187,500 to Martin County.
For additional financial information,
please read our 2024 Impact Statement.
Mike Arvin
Board Member
Kristi Ausbrooks
Board Member
Todd Baker
Board Member
Greg Bateman
Board Member
County Advisory Board
Richard Burch
Vice President
Liz Chattin
Board Member
Janie Johnson
President
Sherry Wade
Board Member
Kevin Lewis
Secretary
Paula Ringwald
Board Member
Pat Todd
Board Member
