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Cass County Community Foundation, 729 E Market Street, Logansport, IN (2026)

10/05/2026

CASS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2027 LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS

Cass County Community Foundation President & CEO Deanna Crispen is pleased to announce Cass County’s 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists:

Madisyn Douglass, Caston High School
Madilie Franco, Logansport High School
Mia Hall, Lewis Cass High School
Shiloh Rine, Pioneer High School
Lauren Tocco, Lewis Cass High School
Oscar Villamar-Anaya, Lewis Cass High School

Applications were received from four high schools in the CCCF service area. Students who are Cass County permanent residents but attending high school outside the county are also eligible and applications were received from two other schools. All identifying information, such as student’s name, school name, gender, etc, was removed from the applications for the finalist selection process.

CCCF President Deanna Crispen stated, “Each year, we receive an outstanding pool of applications for this highly competitive award, and this year was no exception. The six finalists are truly remarkable young people who represent some of the best and brightest students residing in Cass County. Finalists are selected based solely on established criteria, including academic ability, achievements, activities, and citizenship. Financial need is not a consideration in the Cass County selection process.”

From the six finalists, one Cass County student will be selected to receive the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, one of the most significant scholarship opportunities available to Indiana students. The scholarship provides full tuition at any accredited four-year baccalaureate awarding Indiana college or university, required fees, and an annual $900 stipend for books and equipment.

While only one student will ultimately be named the Lilly Endowment Community Scholar, being selected as a finalist is itself an exceptional achievement. The Cass County Community Foundation will award scholarships to the other five finalists in recognition of their hard work, accomplishments, and commitment to their schools and community. Those scholarship amounts will be announced in the spring.

Students applying for the Cass County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are also encouraged to apply for all other scholarships where they meet the criteria. If the student selected as the recipient receives other scholarships or awards for tuition and fees, they will be required to either turn down the other awards or forfeit the Lilly and accept the other awards. At no time can the recipient receive both. If the student recipient, after being named, declines the Lilly Scholarship, it will be immediately awarded to the alternate.

Crispen shared, “Lilly Endowment Inc continues to be an extraordinary partner in supporting our outstanding local students and their educational goals. This year’s recipient will become the 46th Cass County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Since 1998, this remarkable program has opened doors for forty-five of Cass County’s most promising young people, giving them the opportunity to pursue their educational goals and build on the potential they have already demonstrated. We are incredibly grateful for the lasting impact this program continues to have on our students and our community.”

09/30/2026

Excellence in Construction Award won for The Pavilion & Kitchen

Logansport, Indiana – Steinberger Construction, Inc. is proud to announce that its work on The Pavilion & Kitchen has been recognized with an Excellence in Construction Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Indiana/Kentucky. The award honors projects that demonstrate exceptional quality, innovation, craftsmanship, and overall excellence in construction.

Developed for the Cass County Community Foundation, The Pavilion & Kitchen was designed to address a unique community need by creating a destination that brings together local growers, food entrepreneurs, and residents. The project features an open-air market space combined with a modern incubator kitchen, providing opportunities for food production, small business growth, community engagement, and improved access to fresh food.

Throughout construction, the project team successfully integrated complex utility systems and stringent health code requirements while maintaining the functionality and vision of the facility. The collaborative e􀆯ort between Steinberger Construction, Inc., Cass County Community Foundation, and KJG Architecture resulted in a facility that serves as both a community gathering place and an economic development catalyst.

"This recognition reflects the dedication and expertise of our entire project team," said Matt Lewellen of Steinberger Construction, Inc. "The Pavilion & Kitchen is much more than a building. It is a resource that supports local agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community connection. We are honored to receive this award and grateful to everyone who contributed to its success."

The project stands as an example of how thoughtful construction and strong partnerships can create lasting community impact. By providing a venue where diverse residents, local producers, and small businesses can come together, The Pavilion & Kitchen is helping strengthen the region's economy and foster long-term growth.

Steinberger Construction, Inc. extends its sincere appreciation to the owner, design team, subcontractors, and community partners whose contributions helped make the project a success. The company remains committed to delivering high-quality construction solutions that leave a positive and lasting impact on the communities it serves.

09/23/2026

CASS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
AWARDS COMPETITIVE GRANTS $214,576.36

TOTAL GRANT CYCLE $239,903.36

The Cass County Community Foundation held a press conference and reception to announce the recipients of the 2026 CCCF Competitive Grant Awards on September 23rd at the foundation office, 729 E. Market Street. Attendees included representatives of the recipient organizations, as well as donors, board members, volunteers, and members of the media. This year, seven grants were awarded to organizations totaling $214,576.36.

Deanna Crispen, President & CEO shared, “This was an especially challenging year for our Grants Committee. We had nearly $600,000 in requests and a little more than $214,000 available for Competitive Grants. The quality of the proposals was outstanding, and the committee had some very difficult decisions to make.”

The Grants Committee began the year with an allocation of $240,000 for CCCF’s two community grant programs. Earlier this summer, the committee recommended $25,327 in Opportunity Grants for projects requesting $5,000 or less, leaving approximately $214,673 available for the Competitive Grant cycle. As committee members reviewed the Competitive Grant applications and interviewed representatives from the organizations, they were particularly impressed by the strength of the projects presented.

Organizations are required to first send a letter expressing their desire to apply and briefly explain their project and costs. After the initial letters are evaluated, organizations moving forward are invited to submit full proposals. Finally, each organization moving forward is invited to make a brief presentation before the committee to further explain the project and answer questions. Funding for community grants is made possible through the generosity of donors to CCCF’s unrestricted community endowments. Because those gifts are permanently endowed, they continue generating resources to meet changing community needs year after year.

Currently, gifts to CCCF’s general unrestricted endowment funds are eligible for a $2-for-$1 match from Lilly Endowment Inc. That means for every $1 contributed, Lilly Endowment adds $2—tripling the impact of a donor’s gift and increasing the permanent resources available to support grants like these for generations to come.

The following is a list of the 2026 Community Competitive Grant Award recipients and their projects:

2026 Grant Cycle Award Recommendations are:

Cass County 4H Assoc. $14,295 for a new Shooting Sport Pavilion

The Neal Home $22,000 for a furnace system and plumbing repairs

The Berry Boosters $15,000 JV/JR High Softball Field Scoreboard

Indiana Health Centers $15,000 for healthcare equipment

Indiana Museum of Art $35,000 for installation of new Gavin sculpture

Young America Fire Dept $38,281.36 for 4-SCBA air packs

Lewis Cass Youth League $75,000 repairs and upgrade to Ball Fields

Total: $214,576.36

Total 2026 Opportunity Grants awarded in July are $25,327.

Total for 2026 Grant Cycle $239,903.36.

Following the announcement of the awards, Crispen shared, ”We are grateful to the committee members for their commitment to the process and the time they gave to serve. Every organization that applied is doing important work in our community. When the needs and opportunities are greater than the dollars available, these decisions are never easy.”

Crispen continued, “As we celebrate our thirty-three years of “For Good, For Ever,” we are reminded that these grants are possible because generations of people have believed in Cass County and invested in its future. We are grateful for that trust, and our board and staff remain committed to being good stewards of those gifts—not just for today, but for the generations that will follow us.”

For more information about the Cass County Community Foundation, its grant programs, or the current $2-for-$1 Lilly Endowment matching opportunity, please call 574-722-2200.

09/14/2026

CCCF PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE
2026 COMPETITIVE GRANT
AWARD RECIPIENTS
September 23, 2026, AT 5:00PM

The public is invited to the Cass County Community Foundation press conference and reception on Wednesday September 23, 2026, at the CCCF Office, 729 E. Market Street, to announce the recipients of the 2025 competitive community grants. Doors will open at 4:45P.M. for refreshments with the announcements to begin around 5:00P.M.

CCCF Board Chair, Luke Gangloff and Grants Committee Chair, Greg Comoglio, will make the announcements and reveal the amount of the awards.

Foundation representatives, grant recipients, and donors are encouraged to be in attendance. Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP or for more information contact the Cass County Community Foundation at 574-722-2200.

08/21/2026

CCCF BRINGS BACK THE MAGIC OF ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK TO AREA SCHOOLS

Imagine an entire school reading the same story at the same time: students, teachers, principals, staff, and families all wondering what will happen in the next chapter.

CCCF is excited to announce funding again for the One School: One Book, program designed to create a shared love of reading throughout an entire school community. The opportunity will be available to Cass County elementary schools, Logansport Intermediate School, and Caston Elementary School in Fulton County.

Through the program, every participating student receives a copy of the selected book to keep, allowing children to read along at home while building their own personal libraries. Schools read the book together over several weeks, with chapters assigned each evening and activities, games, prizes, and surprises bringing the story to life.

For CCCF President & CEO Deanna Crispen, the support came from seeing the program firsthand. “My family had the opportunity to experience One School: One Book at Pioneer Elementary in 2024 when the entire school read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and it was incredible,” Crispen said. “The excitement went far beyond simply reading a book. Teachers dressed as characters, Mr. Quillen became W***y Wonka, there were decorations, prizes and golden tickets, and it all culminated with the students going to Mary Max Cinema to see the movie.”

But what impressed Crispen most was how the program brought the entire school community into the same experience. “Everyone was talking about the same story from the students to teachers, staff, and families. Kids were excited to find out what happened in the next chapter. When I shared that experience with our CCCF board, we immediately saw the potential. We wanted more children in our community to have that same opportunity.”

Each eligible school may apply for funding once during the school year and will be able to select its own book. Schools are encouraged to create a small committee that includes parents to help choose the title, develop activities, and engage additional community support. CCCF will provide funding for the books for participating students as well as a stipend to help schools create the activities and special touches that make the experience memorable.

Funding for the initiative comes from the Richard and Rose Gates Educational Endowment Fund at the community foundation.

Richard Gates, a 1947 graduate of Lucerne High School, enlisted in the Army in 1948 and served for three years. When he returned to Indiana, Richard received a scholarship to attend the Acme School of Tool & Design Technology in South Bend.

That educational opportunity helped launch an extraordinary 30-year career as a senior tool design engineer. His work touched projects ranging from the Boeing 747 and Navy radar systems to the F-15 fighter program, Trident missile systems, and NASA space shuttles.
Despite the places his career and life took them, Richard and his wife, Rose, loved their quiet life in Royal Center. After they died within months of one another, the Richard and Rose Gates Educational Endowment was established to provide educational opportunities for students in the community they loved and called home.

“There is something very special about using Richard and Rose’s fund for this program,” Crispen said. “A scholarship opened a door for Richard and helped shape the course of his life. Now, their generosity is opening doors for another generation of children: one book, one school and one story at a time.”

For more information about the One School: One Book program, contact Deanna Crispen, President & CEO of the Cass County Community Foundation, at 574-722-2200.

08/13/2026

CCCF ANNOUNCES $25,327 FOR
2026 OPPORTUNITY GRANTS RECIPIENTS

The Cass County Community Foundation announced the names of seven organizations who will be recipients of the CCCF 2026 Opportunity Grants at a press conference and reception Wednesday, August 12th at the CCCF office. “Opportunity Grants are for projects of $5,000 or less that will have a positive impact in our community”, said CCCF President & CEO Deanna Crispen. She added, “ Some of our non-profits struggle to even fund the most important aspects of their work. We applaud all these workers and volunteers for their heart for our community and its people.”

CCCF Grants Committee Chair, Greg Comoglio made the announcements and presented the awards to representatives of the organizations. Those receiving funding and their projects are:

Pioneer Jr/Sr High School Life Skills --$2,500 Kitchen Small Appliances
Habitat for Humanity --- $2,730 Drywall installation Equipment
Neal Home--- $4,999 Plumbing/sewer repairs
Walton & Tipton Twp Library $1,700 Infinity Arcade 32” Game Table
Young America Lions Club--- $3,398 Two Ovens for the Lion’s Den
Cass County Fire Association --- $5,000 Train the Trainer
Cass County Historical Society--- $5,000 Website upgrades

The total awarded in 2026 Opportunity Grants is $25,327. Crispen shared, “These grants are a great example of how relatively small investments can make a meaningful difference. Each of these projects addresses a real need, and we are grateful to the donors whose generosity allows CCCF to help local organizations continue doing good work throughout Cass County.” The CCCF Competitive Grants program is still in progress and recipients will be announced later this fall.

08/10/2026

LAST CALL FOR LILLY SCHOLARSHIP MANDATORY ORIENTATION:
THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH @ 4PM AT THE CCCF OFFICE.

08/07/2026

More finishing touches for the Pavilion and the Kitchen. Hope to see you downtown this weekend!The Kitchen & Pavilion Logansport

08/01/2026

We were honored to be interviewed by Inside Indiana Business regarding The Kitchen & Pavilion Logansport The interview is scheduled to air tomorrow, August 2, on CBS4 Indianapois during the 8am broadcast.

07/31/2026

CCCF PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE
2026 OPPORTUNITY GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS
AUGUST 12, 2026, at 5:00PM

The public is invited to the Cass County Community Foundation press conference and reception on Wednesday, August 12th at the CCCF Office, 729 E. Market Street, to announce the recipients of the 2026 Opportunity Grants. Doors will open at 4:45 P.M. for refreshments with the announcements to begin around 5:00 P.M.

“Opportunity Grants are for projects of $5,000 or less that will have an impact in our community”, said CCCF President & CEO Deanna Crispen. She added, “ Even though these grants are smaller in the amount of funding, for many of the recipients it is just the amount they need to move projects forward.”

CCCF Grants Committee Chair, Greg Comoglio will make the announcements and reveal the amount of the awards at the press conference. Competitive Grants will be announced later this fall.

Foundation representatives, grant recipients, and donors are encouraged to be in attendance. Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP or for more information contact the Cass County Community Foundation at 574-722-2200.

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