What’s Inside:Spreading the Spirit

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Donors Depend on HCCFPAGE 2

Listening and Learning from Nonprofits

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EducationSupport Spans All Ages

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Celebrating Great SchoolsUniform Signage

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Annual Celebration & Imagination Library

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OFSpiritCommunitySpreading the SpiritSpring and summer of 2018 have been busy at the Hancock County Community Foundation (HCCF). While trees were budding, flowers blooming, and gardens providing bounty, the assets of the Community Foundation have been generating their annual distribution of grants and scholarships. Thanks to caring people who give through HCCF, $429,794 was granted to 99 donor designated charitable organizations in March. In April, thoughtful selection committees across the county selected 101 students for $289,622 in scholarship awards. In May, HCCF concluded its Spring Grant Cycle, awarding $128,532 to 36 nonprofits serving Hancock County. HCCF administers three donor designated animal welfare funds that generated another $47,253 to four nonprofits.

While the numbers are impressive, the impact is truly felt by those who express their gratitude for the ability to carry out charitable missions, serve clients, and offset the burden of educational expenses.

“The Community Foundation continues to be an amazing supporter and community partner. We hope you will be pleased with our continued work to promote and preserve our historic downtown.” GREENFIELD MAIN STREET, $6,550 SPRING GRANT TO SUPPORT STAFF DEVELOPMENT

“Your gift of $406 today will result in $19,082 worth of essentials such as food, clothing and other necessities, reaching the people of Appalachia who need them the most.” CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT, MARTHA BECKENHOLDT CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND GRANT RECIPIENT

In addition to grantmaking, HCCF is at the table for strategic conversations around community enhancement projects including unified signage, public art, trails, and a shared calendar to reduce scheduling conflicts.

In June, our early childhood literacy efforts reached a new milestone. The 10,000th book was delivered to the home of a Hancock County child. More than 950 children born on or after January 1, 2016 are now enrolled in the Imagination Library program in an effort to improve kindergarten literacy readiness. You are invited to support this gift to the children of our community. Gifts are being matched…please call me for details.

Yours in philanthropy,

GIVE where you live, GROW where you live

The professionally facilitated session was followed by a comprehensive survey. Feedback from more than 50 local nonprofits helped frame changes to HCCF’s unrestricted grantmaking process. Our friends shared that they would benefit from consistent cycle timing, preferably early in the year when their schedules tend to be lighter following the holidays. In response, HCCF will present one competitive grant cycle per year with a kick-off in February and distribution in May (subject to unforeseeable circumstances).

HCCF also asked for greatest need areas. Depending on a number of fluctuating factors, these needs may be different each year. Going forward, HCCF’s spring grant application will present the opportunity to apply in one of four areas: Operating, Programming, Capital Improvements, and Endowment Building.

While HCCF currently hosts networking events, a web-based resource page, and a listserve, feedback from the survey is also helping us craft new elements to programming. All developments will allow us to continue a rich partnership with nonprofits in an effort to provide resources that help equip them to pursue their missions effectively.

Listening and Learning from NonprofitsIN NOVEMBER OF 2017, HCCF INVITED NONPROFITS SERVING HANCOCK COUNTY TO AN INFORMATION GATHERING SESSION TO ASSIST US IN DEVELOPING A NEW GRANT MAKING PROGRAM FOR 2018 AND BEYOND.

Nonprofit grant workshop

Chuck and Betty Jordan

Donors Dependon HCCF’s Community Knowledge IN 2014, HCCF APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED A $1 MILLION GRANT

FROM LILLY ENDOWMENT. LILLY INCENTIVIZED THE GRANT

OPPORTUNITY BY REQUIRING MATCHING GIFTS FROM DONORS.

The Board of Directors allocated $600,000 of the grant to match unrestricted gifts $1 for $1 to align with Lilly Endowment’s desired outcome of helping Indiana community foundations grow these critically important resources. HCCF leverages unrestricted resources to craft grantmaking based on its knowledge of Hancock County rather than as

directed by donors to specific charitable organizations. Both are wonderful; however, HCCF welcomes the flexibility these resources provide since community needs are fluid.

As a result of the grant incentive, 32 new unrestricted funds were established. They have now matured and generated pay-outs for HCCF’s 2018 unrestricted grantmaking efforts. Please visit our website and click “Our Funds”/”Community Enrichment” to learn more about these fund founders.

Prior to 2014, HCCF administered five unrestricted funds, one of which was founded by Chuck Jordan and his late wife Betty in 2002. Chuck was able to grow the Dr. Charles E. and Betty J. Jordan Community Development Fund during the match. Thanks to the couple’s generosity, the fund has provided more than $71,000 in support of charitable work. In addition to his care for the less fortunate, one of Dr. Jordan’s concerns is substance use, and he has been pleased to see HCCF support prevention and counseling programs.

“With drug abuse much too common, attention must be given to recognition and

treatment for all ages. Without effective programs, left untreated, often overdoses become common. Recognition is the first

step, but the availability of easily accessible treatment programs must

be the goal.” – Dr. Charles E. Jordan

Education

IN 2017, MT. VERNON SCHOOLS INSPIRED A NEW HCCF INITIATIVE WHEN THEY PARTNERED WITH THE TOWNS OF FORTVILLE, MCCORDSVILLE, AND CUMBERLAND TO INSTALL SIGNAGE ACROSS THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Both new and replacement signs were designed and purchased with the help of an HCCF grant. The signage celebrates the school and the communities it serves. This spring, HCCF invited Eastern Hancock, Greenfield-Central, and Southern Hancock Schools to do the same. All shared their appreciation for the design of

the Mt. Vernon School signs and

will use the same concept for the sake of uniformity. To further the impact, an additional panel will be added identifying county residence. Greenfield-Central Schools received a $15,000 grant, and new signs will be placed this fall. Eastern and Southern Hancock schools will have the opportunity to do the same in 2019.

IT TAKES A LEAP OF FAITH TO RESUME THE PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION WHEN IT’S BEEN INTERRUPTED BECAUSE LIFE GOT IN THE WAY; HOWEVER, SEVERAL PEOPLE APPLIED FOR HCCF SCHOLARSHIPS THAT WERE CRAFTED FOR THAT VERY PURPOSE:

• Adult Re-Education Scholarship – Founded by John and Linda Zimmerman: Rhnea Lanham $500, Mary Lamb $500

• Cargold Scholarship Fund – Founded by Dennis and Evelyn Chapman in honor of Dennis’ parents, Carl and Goldie Chapman: Rhnea Lanham $1,500, Kendra Gilbreath $469

• Nancy King “Dare To Dream” Adult Scholarship in Honor of the Greenfield Kiwanis Club: Sara Kiefner $1,800, Casey Flood $348

• Tri Kappa Helen Roath Memorial Scholarship Fund: Rhnea Lanham $645

• Richard and Judith E. White Memorial Scholarship: Sherri Lutes $2,000

Scholarships for the non-traditional student will be available beginning in November 2018 through December 2019 or until all funds are expended.

The foundation for life-long learning is being laid at birth with the Imagination Library program thanks to the community’s commitment to early childhood literacy. Imagination Library Giving Week provides an excellent opportunity for all community members to participate in sustaining the program for generations to come. Gifts made to the Imagination Library Endowment from September 17-21 will be matched with .50 per $1 thanks to a generous, anonymous donor.

Celebrating Great Schools with Uniform Signage

Education Support Spans All Ages

Kayla with “Nate Likes to Skate.”

“I am now certified! I took the NHA Saturday the 19th and ended up

with an overall A for the class!”

– Mary Lamb, Adult Re-Ed Scholarship Recipient

312 E. Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140

HCCF STAFFMary Gibble, President

Marie Felver, CPA Vice President of Finance & Operations

Emily Wethington, Advancement Officer

Katie Ottinger, Community Investment & Grants Officer

Janet White, Education Officer

Carol Reynolds, Administrative Associate

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