2023 Distributions

$210,280

Endowment 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.

2023 Grant Cycle Distributions

$278,816

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.

2023 Proactive Grantmaking

$255,500

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 $250,000 grant to the City of Loogootee to build a pavilion in a downtown park development. 

Lilly Endowment
Community Scholarships
through 2023

$3,381,790

Scholarships awarded in 2023

$67,979

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 2023

$2,957,626

GIVING INDIANA FUNDS FOR TOMORROW (GIFT)

Martin County Community Foundation has been partnering with Lilly Endowment since 1993 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

$5,134,000

to Martin County

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), OCRA, and the CAPE partners.