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The latest news, announcements and organizational updates from Central Indiana Community Foundation.

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Stronger Partners, Brighter Futures: Announcing the 2026-2027 Cohort
What we Learned at TEDxIndianapolis’ “Generosity for a New Era” Salon
Q&A with Charitable Advisors' Bryan Orander & CICF's Jennifer Bartenbach
Charitable Advisors Joins Central Indiana Community Foundation
CICF's 2025 Annual Report
Oriana Fuenmayor: A Scholarship Story of Ambition, Opportunity, and Community Confidence
The Legacy of Stan Cox: One man’s mission to keep Black history in Indiana alive
Grant program helps preserve and support historic African American sites
Central Indiana Community Foundation 2026 Board of Directors Announced
Four Lessons CICF Learned About Democratizing Philanthropy
Current Publishing: "Strategic vision: CICF maps out plan to empower community"
Herbert Simon Family Foundation Announces Indianapolis Creative Risk Fund Recipients
Applications Now Open for Indiana’s Most Comprehensive Scholarship Offering 
CICF Expands Nonprofit Support with New Director of Nonprofit Services & Sustainability
The Parks Alliance Strengthens Future Impact through New Alignment with Central Indiana Community Foundation
Stronger Partners, Brighter Futures: Announcing the 2025 Cohort
Grants help preserve 15 historic African American sites in Indiana
Elks Partner with CICF to Ensure Lifelong Impact on Cancer Treatment
A Letter from CICF's CEO | "Our Regional Commitment: CICF’s New Strategic Plan"
From Hard Hats to Hope: How the BY Plus construction training program breaks down barriers to a better life
How a Local Cohort Helped Raise $19M in Planned Gifts for Central Indiana Nonprofits
Statement from Central Indiana Community Foundation on the Passing of Jim Irsay
Indy Hunger Network, CICF Will Release Regional Hunger Study
2025 Board of Directors Announced
CICF Joins Community Foundations in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Philanthropy Policy
CICF Joins Community Foundations in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Philanthropy Policy
Central Indiana Community Foundation and Herbert Simon Family Foundation Announce Expanded Team
Scholarships Annual Report Published for 2023-2024 School Year
Central Indiana Senior Fund Awards Over $1 Million in Grants to 51 Organizations
IMPACT Central Indiana Grant Revives Historic Riverside Corridor
STEM-Powered Success: Nyla Nova’s Journey from PitchFeast to Early Learning Innovation
Scholarships team engages with Burmese Chin community to help fulfill education dreams
2024 Cohort of Stronger Partners Brighter Futures Announced; Last Year’s Program Results Unveiled
A Call for Collaboration – One-Year Update From CICF CEO Jennifer Bartenbach
Central Indiana Community Foundation Celebrates OrthoIndy Foundation $10 Million Grant Milestone
2024 Board of Directors Announced for Partners of CICF Collaborative
Herbert Simon Family Foundation Announces 2023 Recipients of Indianapolis Creative Risk Fund
Central Indiana Senior Fund Awards Grants to More Than 40 Not-for-Profits
Central Indiana Community Foundation Expands Leadership Team
Over $1.1 Million Invested into Central Indiana from Partnership of Foundations and Local Philanthropists
Introducing New Leadership: Jennifer Bartenbach