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
The foundation is an affiliate of the Central Indiana Community Foundation. The grants are targeted at organizations serving Hoosiers in some of...more
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