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Central Indiana Community Foundation, Inc. (IN)
CICF's mission is to inspire, support, and practice philanthropy, leadership, and service in its community.
CICF focuses on three areas that make central Indiana a better place to live for now and future generations; Grantmaking from a variety of funds to other effective not-for-profits; Community leadership on issues like helping families overcome obstacles, creating great public spaces, and embracing our ethnic communities; and Philanthropic advising to help people make their charitable giving more thoughtful and enjoyable
Web Address
www.cicf.org/
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/CentralIndianaCommunityFoundation
Twitter - @cicfoundation
Instagram - www.instagram.com/cicfoundation/
CICF focuses on three areas that make central Indiana a better place to live for now and future generations; Grantmaking from a variety of funds to other effective not-for-profits; Community leadership on issues like helping families overcome obstacles, creating great public spaces, and embracing our ethnic communities; and Philanthropic advising to help people make their charitable giving more thoughtful and enjoyable
Web Address
www.cicf.org/
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/CentralIndianaCommunityFoundation
Twitter - @cicfoundation
Instagram - www.instagram.com/cicfoundation/
Assets and Giving for Central Indiana Community Foundation
Assets
2019 - 447,971,651
2018 - 407,923,318
2017 - 444,073,426
2016 - 402,686,160
2019 - 447,971,651
2018 - 407,923,318
2017 - 444,073,426
2016 - 402,686,160
Domestic Grants
2019 - 29,610,531
2018 - 24,673,363
2017 - 21,130,461
2019 - 29,610,531
2018 - 24,673,363
2017 - 21,130,461
Recent News from Central Indiana Community Foundation
2018 Forty Under 40: Angela Carr Klitzsch
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
... for the Central Indiana Community Foundation, and vice president and relationship manager for global philanthropy covering Indiana, Kentucky and West ... Major achievements: Launching Project...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
... for the Central Indiana Community Foundation, and vice president and relationship manager for global philanthropy covering Indiana, Kentucky and West ... Major achievements: Launching Project...more
Bringing a theater venue back to life
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
The effort to keep the TOTS building as a theatrical venue is being spearheaded by the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). But TOTS as a nonprofit performing arts organization is no more. A...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
The effort to keep the TOTS building as a theatrical venue is being spearheaded by the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). But TOTS as a nonprofit performing arts organization is no more. A...more
Columbia alum donates $1M to college
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
The Efroymson Family Fund, which started in 1999 as part of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, has now donated $1.5 million to various Columbia programs and scholarships since its first...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
The Efroymson Family Fund, which started in 1999 as part of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, has now donated $1.5 million to various Columbia programs and scholarships since its first...more
Conner Prairie features new “Black Hoosiers: Untold Tales” playwright collection
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Following the performance, dialogue will be conducted with the audience regarding topics such as race, history and identity. Ernest Disney-Britton, of Arts Council of Indianapolis, and Tamara...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Following the performance, dialogue will be conducted with the audience regarding topics such as race, history and identity. Ernest Disney-Britton, of Arts Council of Indianapolis, and Tamara...more
For Good - Preview of 2018 season
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Podcast: Play in new window | Download. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Play | RSS. We'll be back next month with a brand new season of our podcast focused on exploring Central...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Podcast: Play in new window | Download. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Play | RSS. We'll be back next month with a brand new season of our podcast focused on exploring Central...more
CICF Announces 2018 Board Leadership
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Indianapolis Foundation
Central Indiana Community Foundation has added board members and named board leadership and for boards of its affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Legacy Fund. The William E. English...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Indianapolis Foundation
Central Indiana Community Foundation has added board members and named board leadership and for boards of its affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Legacy Fund. The William E. English...more
Central Indiana Community Foundation announces 2018 board leadership
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS – Jay Merrell, executive vice president for Industrial Dielectrics, will serve as secretary and treasurer, and Eric Douthit, partner at Church Church Hittle & Antrim,...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS – Jay Merrell, executive vice president for Industrial Dielectrics, will serve as secretary and treasurer, and Eric Douthit, partner at Church Church Hittle & Antrim,...more
Legacy Fund awards $170770 to county organizations
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
During its third and final grant process of the year, Legacy Fund of Hamilton County awarded $170,770 to 10 county organizations and two future projects. Legacy Fund is an affiliate of Central...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
During its third and final grant process of the year, Legacy Fund of Hamilton County awarded $170,770 to 10 county organizations and two future projects. Legacy Fund is an affiliate of Central...more
Season for Sharing: Starfish Initiative works to get promising students in college
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
If you prefer to send a check, please mail to: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Attn: Our Children, 615 N. Alabama St., Suite 119, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Starfish Initiative. Address: 6958...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
If you prefer to send a check, please mail to: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Attn: Our Children, 615 N. Alabama St., Suite 119, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Starfish Initiative. Address: 6958...more
Season for Sharing: Jameson Camp helps underprivileged Indianapolis youth flourish
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
If you prefer to send a check, please mail to: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Attn: Our Children, 615 N. Alabama St., Suite 119, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Jameson Camp. Address: 2001 Bridgeport...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation
If you prefer to send a check, please mail to: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Attn: Our Children, 615 N. Alabama St., Suite 119, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Jameson Camp. Address: 2001 Bridgeport...more
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