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It’s Official, CFP has been awarded a Matching Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
The Community Foundation Partnership, Inc. (CFP), serving Lawrence and Martin Counties, has received matching fund grants totaling $750,000 for each county as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII).
The Community Foundation Partnership, Inc. (CFP), serving Lawrence and Martin Counties, has received matching fund grants totaling $750,000 for each county as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII).
CFP intends to utilize the funding to expand our unrestricted endowments, which play a vital role in meeting the evolving needs of our communities both now and in the future. These endowments offer versatility, empowering us to address new challenges, back local projects, and aid non-profits in navigating unforeseen obstacles.
Funds raised to support the community foundations’ unrestricted endowments will be eligible for a $2-to-$1 match from Lilly Endowment. To unlock the full match, each county needs to raise $375,000 in contributions from our communities by December 31, 2025. Achieving this goal will boost our unrestricted endowments by $1,125,000 in each county, enabling us to provide more grants annually. This opportunity allows donors to triple the impact of their gifts to new or existing unrestricted endowments.
"We appreciate the opportunity provided by Lilly Endowment to enhance CFP’s and our donors' capacity to support our communities’ current and future needs,” said Hope Flores, CFP CEO. “As the cornerstone of our communities, we are well-positioned to comprehend the intricate and evolving challenges encountered by our communities and assist our nonprofits in overcoming these hurdles to fortify our communities."
Through GIFT VIII Lilly Endowment has awarded matching fund grants totaling just over $134 million to community foundations serving all 92 of Indiana’s counties. Eligible community foundations submitted proposals requesting grants ranging from $675,000 to $15,000,000 based on the population of the counties they serve.
In 2023, Lilly Endowment launched GIFT VIII to help community foundations strengthen the towns, cities, and counties they serve. Matching fund grants are one of several funding opportunities designed to help community foundations promote long-term viability; further strengthen their abilities to lead; encourage board engagement; and support and develop strategic efforts to enhance quality of life in their communities.
About Lilly Endowment Inc.
Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly, Sr. and his sons Eli and J.K. Jr. through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. Although the gifts of stock remain a financial bedrock of the Endowment, it is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff and location. In keeping with the founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes of community development, education and religion. The Endowment funds significant programs throughout the United States, especially in the field of religion. However, it maintains a special commitment to its founders’ hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana.
Since 1993, LCCF has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Lawrence County by creating a link between caring people, important causes, and community resources. Through our endeavors, we have granted over $20,000,000 to strengthen our communities.
To triple your impact in Lawrence County, your gift to made payable to LCCF, may be mailed to PO Box 1235, Bedford, IN 47421, or can be made online at https://www.cfpartner.org/. If you would like to learn more about the Matching Grant or inquire about establishing an unrestricted endowment at LCCF please call 812-279-2215 or email LCCF@cfpartner.org. To see a full list of unrestricted funds managed by LCCF, visit https://www.cfpartner.org/funds.
To triple your impact in Martin County, your gift to made payable to MCCF, may be mailed to PO Box 28, Loogootee, IN 47553, or can be made online at https://www.cfpartner.org/. If you would like to learn more about the Matching Grant or inquire about establishing an unrestricted endowment at MCCF please call 812-295-1022 or email MCCF@cfpartner.org. To see a full list of unrestricted funds managed by MCCF, visit https://www.cfpartner.org/funds.
MCCF Awards Over $70,000 in the First 2024 Grant Cycle
The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $70,889 in Impact and Boost Grants to seven local organizations in the first quarterly grant cycle of 2024.
The Martin County Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded $70,889 in Impact and Boost Grants to seven local organizations in the first quarterly grant cycle of 2024.
“It was great, once again, to see active community members doing great work in Martin County”, shared Megan Hawkins, the 2024 MCCF Grants Chairperson. “The MCCF Board is thankful for all the donors who made it possible to fund these projects in our communities, and we look forward to seeing these projects implemented.”
Grant Recipients
Martin County Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels Equipment
Behind the Wire Ministries, Sprinkler System
City of Loogootee, Loogootee Comprehensive Planning
Hoosier Trails Council, Inc. #145, Boy Scouts of America, STEM Afterschool Program Expansion in Martin County
Loogootee Pickleball, Inc, Pickleball Complex Nets & Posts
Patoka Valley Aids Comm. Action Group, Inc., Loogootee PrideFest, 2024
Shoals Community School Corp., Play Ball Phase III
If you are interested in helping support projects in Martin County, now is a great time to make a gift to an unrestricted endowment held by MCCF. These endowments finance grants such as these. The Martin County Community Foundation has applied for a $750,000 Matching Fund Grant through Lilly Endowment Inc.’s GIFT VIII. Lilly Endowment’s Matching Fund Grant will provide a $2 for $1 match for contributions to MCCF’s unrestricted endowments during GIFT VIII’s matching period (10/1/23 through 12/31/25), while funds remain. During the match period, your gift to an unrestricted fund will have triple the benefit to our community. To learn more about the match program, visit https://www.cfpartner.org/news. To see a list of unrestricted funds held by MCCF, visit https://www.cfpartner.org/funds.
The Martin County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing a permanent source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the needs of Martin County. For more information on leaving your legacy in Martin County contact Curt Johnson, MCCF Development Director, at (812) 295-1022 or mccf@cfpartner.org.
