CICF FAQ | Indiana Community Charity Organization Resources

FAQ

For Donors

What are the advantages of using a community foundation?

How can I check the status of my fund?

How do I open a fund?

What are the financial and tax advantages of gifting through CICF?

How do I make grants with my donor-advised funds?

For Advisors

Can I receive CE credits through CICF?

Do I need a password to use the Planned Giving Design Center Website?

For Non-Profits

How do I report that our organization has met its match grant requirement?

Before I submit an application, should I talk with a CICF staff person to make sure my funding request is appropriate and a match with funding opportunities?

May I submit a previously prepared proposal or case statement?

How much money can my organization request?

Can my organization submit multiple requests to multiple funding sources in one year?

For Students

May I receive awards from more than one scholarship?

What can scholarship awards be used for?

What is the timeline for scholarship decisions and notification?

Am I eligible to apply?

If I am awarded a scholarship, how much will I get?

For the Community

What role does CICF play in community leadership?

Where does CICF get the money to award grants and scholarships?

Is CICF the only community foundation?

What is a community foundation?