Vanderburgh Community Foundation

08/13/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Daniel Hartz, the 2026 Mark Kniese Scholarship recipient!

A Camp Carson counselor and USI student, Daniel was honored for embodying the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Read his full story on our blog linked in the comments.

08/07/2026

🎓 The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is still accepting applications!

This prestigious scholarship covers full tuition to any accredited public or private nonprofit college or university in Indiana — a life-changing opportunity for local students.

Application deadline: August 14, 2026

🔍 Learn more and apply at the link in our comments.

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07/10/2026

When you invest in Vanderburgh County, you're investing in its future.

The Rooted in Community campaign grows permanent resources that help our community respond to changing needs for generations to come. Eligible gifts are currently matched 2-to-1.

Every community has changing needs. That's why permanent, flexible charitable resources matter.

Through our Rooted in Community campaign, you can help build Community Good funds that allow us to respond where support is needed most, now and for generations to come.

Right now, every eligible gift is matched 2 to 1, making your impact go even further.

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07/09/2026

Together, this is what we’re working toward.

We believe in a future where every community in Southwest Indiana is vibrant, resilient, and full of opportunity.

A place where people feel supported, families can thrive, and communities are connected.

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07/07/2026

🎓 The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Application is NOW OPEN!

The Vanderburgh Community Foundation is proud to once again offer the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP), an incredible opportunity for students to receive a full tuition scholarship to any accredited public or private nonprofit college or university in Indiana.

Applications must be submitted by August 14, 2026.

🔍 Learn more and apply at the link in our comments.

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07/01/2026

We're excited to celebrate this milestone as we officially launch the Community Foundation of Southwest Indiana serving Vanderburgh!

While the name is new, our commitment to serving the people and organizations in Vanderburgh County remains as strong as ever. We'll continue connecting donors, nonprofits, students, and community partners with opportunities that create lasting impact right here at home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting new chapter. Here's to the future of local giving and lasting impact across Southwest Indiana!

05/06/2026

The Evansville Endowment Fund is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for capital projects that benefit nonprofits serving within the city of Evansville. The Fund’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations serving the Evansville community.

In 2025, the Fund awarded more than $560,000 in grants to 21 local nonprofits.

🗓 Deadline: June 3, 2026

🔗 Learn more at the link in our comments.

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