The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.

06/24/2026

2025 Annual Report Series (1/11)*

Over 40 Years of community service!

Our 2025 Annual Report, Bold Visions, is now available.

Inside, you’ll find:

- A transparent look at our financials
- Inspiring local stories
- A view of today’s priorities and how we have grown from our founding vision

Come take part in learning about your community and keep an eye out for more posts highlighting the stories from our Annual Report soon!

*This post begins a new weekly series recapping details of select stories from our 2025 Annual Report. You can read stories in their entirety by reading the full report on our website!

06/22/2026

Today, Community Foundation Board Chair Mia Johnson presented Kathy White with the David Sursa Leadership Award for her service to Animal Rescue Fund (ARF). Kathy was surprised with the award at Muncie ARF's open house for Jackie's Kitty Cottage on June 22.

https://www.cfmdin.org/news/2026-sursa-leadership-award

06/22/2026

Summer sounds better when the whole community is invited.

America’s Hometown Band is bringing music and tradition to life with a free Stage and Screen concert at Westside Park—supported by a $5,000 grant from the Harry and Janet Kitselman Fund.

This investment helps keep live, accessible music a staple of summer in Muncie while honoring the Band’s long‑standing role in civic and ceremonial events.

Check out the “Fabulous Music of Stage & Screen” at Westside Park
July 16th, Thursday: 7:30 P.M.
2400 W. White River Pkwy, Muncie IN
– Lawn Chair Seating –

Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. “America the Beautiful” Featuring three AHB woodwind groups along with vocal performances by members of Masterworks Chorale. Location: Indiana Room at Minnetrista 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie (Indoor performance)

06/18/2026

Neighborhoods thrive when leadership comes from within.

A $30,000 Community Grant is supporting Urban Light Community Development operations across housing revitalization, neighborhood programming, and the Lighthouse Recovery Home for women.

This investment advances stability, connection, and community‑led growth in South Central and Industry neighborhoods.

06/18/2026

Older buildings hold more than history. They hold possibility.

By caring for and reinvesting in existing spaces, we protect what makes downtown Muncie special while creating room for what comes next.

Learn why preservation and reinvestment matter in The Art of Investing in Place. https://www.cfmdin.org/news/2026-06-cf-building-investment

06/17/2026

Small upgrades can make shared spaces more welcoming.

A $1,000 Community Grant is helping the Town of Selma purchase new chairs for its town meeting room, supporting comfort and civic engagement.

Funded by the Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund, this project strengthens a valued community gathering place.

06/15/2026

The Community Foundation is proud to sponsor this and many other community events! Ball State PBS

06/14/2026

Financial stability opens doors to the future.

A $30,000 Community Grant is expanding PathStone Corporation - Indiana ’s matched savings accounts and financial coaching, helping participants build assets and move toward homeownership.

This work reflects deep community investment in long‑term economic mobility.

💰 What’s one financial skill you wish you’d learned earlier?

06/12/2026

Stronger neighborhoods start with opportunity.

A $25,000 operations grant through the Community Grants program is supporting Muncie Land Bank’s work to acquire and preserve blighted properties for strategic reuse.

Funded by the Mutual Legacy Fund, this investment helps transform vacant spaces into long‑term community assets.

🏡 What does a strong neighborhood mean to you?