February 23, 2024

Crosser Family Foundation Announces More Than $490K in Grants

The Crosser Family Foundation, a fund of Hamilton County Community Foundation, announced $491,800 in grants to 21 nonprofit organizations. Working with Hamilton County Community Foundation staff, the Crosser Family Foundation advisors support organizations focusing on the Hamilton County communities or surrounding areas in Central Indiana.

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Crosser Family Foundation Announces More Than $490K in Grants

Foundation supports organizations focused on housing, health & wellness, and youth development

“Nonprofit organizations in our community are doing critical work that supports many who live and work here,” said Craig Crosser. “We are thrilled to partner with them in continuation of this work.”

Some of the organizations receiving support include:

Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources ($100,000) — Funds will be distributed over three years to support the redevelopment of a new property designed to meet the growing needs and future sustainability of the organization. Agape is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) premier accredited center offering equine-assisted services to clients encountering physical, mental, cognitive and emotional disabilities, as well as other life challenges, including those related to mental health.

Noblesville Schools Education Foundation ($50,000) — Funds will provide wellness and education support for Noblesville Schools through the Education Foundation. Noblesville Schools Education Foundation aims to promote and invest in Noblesville Schools through grants, scholarships, strategic partnerships, and volunteer support.

Noblesville Youth Assistance ($28,000) — Funds will support the Noblesville Youth Assistance Learning Center. Noblesville Youth Assistance helps strengthen youth and families through community involvement. Like other peer Youth Assistance Programs throughout Hamilton County, local volunteers develop and provide access to programs and services that promote positive growth experiences and enhance home and community relationships.

Grants from the Crosser Family Foundation are rooted in the belief that philanthropy should be compassionate and responsible, provide opportunity and justice, and support diversity in the community. The organization aims to support innovative organizations and projects that build strong communities that support housing, health and wellness, and youth development.

“Hamilton County Community Foundation is proud to partner with the Crosser family to support the needs of many in our community,” said Tom Kilian Jr., president of Hamilton County Community Foundation.

SEE  BELOW FOR A FULL LIST OF INITIATIVES AND GRANTS  FUNDED

Organization	Program	Funding
Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources	Beyond the Barn Expansion	$100,000
Fueled for School	Fueled for School Operations	$50,000
Noblesville Schools Education Foundation	Wellness & Education Support of Noblesville Schools through the Education Foundation	$50,000
Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County, Inc.	Hamilton County Food Insecurity	$37,000
Roberts Chapel Church & Burial Assoc. Inc.	Legacy Walk Content Development	$30,000
Noblesville Youth Assistance	Noblesville Youth Assistance Learning Center	$28,000
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County	Sponsor-A-Meal Frozen Meal Program	$25,000
Riverview Health Foundation	Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Renovation	$25,000
Prevail, Inc.	Across the Continuum: Enabling Dynamic Survivor Advocacy Responses	$24,000
Conner Prairie Museum, Inc.	Promised Land as Proving Ground 2024 Programming	$20,000
Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville	BGCN’s Triple Play Program	$17,000
Noblesville Diversity Coalition, Inc.	Noblesville Welcomes ALL	$14,000
SERVE VILLAGE INC	Growing To Impact Noblesville and Beyond	$12,000
Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People	Empowering Grieving Families in Hamilton County	$10,000
Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County	Counseling Program	$10,000
Trinity Free Clinic, Inc.	Allied Health Education Scholarships	$10,000
Noblesville Main Street, Inc.	Noblesville Main Street – Creating Positive Community Engagement	$9,000
Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation	Toula Oberlies Creative Arts Fund	$7,000
Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide	Empowering Communities, Creating Circles of Safety for Youth	$7,000
Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development (HAND), Inc.	HAND #housing4all	$5,000
Best Buddies Indiana	Friendship Program	$1,800
	TOTAL	$491,800

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Crosser Family Foundation Announces More Than $490K in Grants

Crosser Family Foundation Announces More Than $490K in Grants

Foundation supports organizations focused on housing, health & wellness, and youth development

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