From the Hamilton County Community Foundation President
“Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” We often think about this famous Wayne Gretzky quote at the foundation. Not because we’re planning on taking the ice anytime soon, but because we recognize the importance of proactively supporting the needs of our community, Hamilton County.Read More.
Not-for-profits, Residents Gather at Hamilton County Community Foundation’s Celebration of Philanthropy
At its annual Celebration of Philanthropy event on Nov. 7, Hamilton County Community Foundation honored three community leaders, each of whom allocated a $5,000 grant to the organization of their choice. The foundation also announced a campaign to raise $1 million for the unrestricted Endowment for Hamilton County. If raised, those funds will be matched 2:1 through Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT), an initiative of Lilly Endowment Inc, and would increase the foundation’s grant-makin…Read More.
Hamilton County Community Foundation Awards $177,000
Funding Supports 13 Projects Aligned with Community Leadership Initiatives Hamilton County Community Foundation board of directors has announced the allocation of $177,000 to 13 not-for-profit organizations and programs aligned with the foundation’s community leadership initiatives: mental health, family and youth empowerment, and inclusive economic growth. Grants were made possible by the Community Endowment for Hamilton […]Read More.
Award-winning, Can’t-miss event: Celebration of Philanthropy
Last year, Ritz Charles submitted Celebration of Philanthropy for the “Best Event with a Legacy” award from International Live Events Association —and it won! If you were with us in 2018, you know it really was a memorable and award-worthy evening. And this year will be no exception.Read More.
SEP Announces Formation of Foundation
Carmel-based software product design and development company, SEP, has announced the formation of The SEP Foundation, a fund of Hamilton County Community Foundation. The SEP Foundation has allocated $75,000 to grant recipients throughout the Indianapolis area.Read More.
Hamilton County Community Foundation Honors “Community Pillars”
Hamilton County Community Foundation has selected three Hamilton County residents to receive its annual Community Pillar Awards. The 2019 honorees are Scott Fadness, mayor of the City of Fishers, Dan Clark, vice chancellor for Ivy Tech’s Noblesville Campus, and Lauren Guynn, executive director for Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County. Award recipients will be recognized at the 11th annual Celebration of Philanthropy at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at Ritz Charles in Carmel.Read More.
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As our community faces the looming threat of another major hurricane, many Central Indiana residents have reached out to us asking how they can help.

We've assembled a list of vetted community foundation and not-for-profits disaster relief funds.