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Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc.
The Bloomington Community Foundation was incorporated in 1990 through the efforts of Ilknur Ralston, its first board president, and other enthusiasts. (It was later renamed the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County.) Our CF has long benefited from the leadership of caring and knowledgeable residents with diverse backgrounds.
Local leaders responded to the Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) program launched at that time by Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment. Matching funds were offered to Indiana communities interested in establishing community foundations and building local endowments. Indiana communities jumped at this opportunity!
Web Address
www.cfbmc.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CoFoundationBMC
Local leaders responded to the Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) program launched at that time by Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment. Matching funds were offered to Indiana communities interested in establishing community foundations and building local endowments. Indiana communities jumped at this opportunity!
Web Address
www.cfbmc.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CoFoundationBMC
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
Assets
2020 - 35,830,182
2019 - 34,838,412
2018 - 33,294,138
2017 - 29,776,648
2020 - 35,830,182
2019 - 34,838,412
2018 - 33,294,138
2017 - 29,776,648
Domestic Grants
2020 - 1,610,708
2019 - 1,078,078
2018 - 1,081,263
2020 - 1,610,708
2019 - 1,078,078
2018 - 1,081,263
Recent News from Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
2018 Lilly Scholars: Best of the best
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Lilly Endowment
“The Lilly finalists represent our hope for the future,” Jessika Hane, chairwoman of the Community Foundation's Scholarship Selection Committee, said in a news release. “Meeting each finalist,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Lilly Endowment
“The Lilly finalists represent our hope for the future,” Jessika Hane, chairwoman of the Community Foundation's Scholarship Selection Committee, said in a news release. “Meeting each finalist,...more
2 high school seniors awarded Lilly scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Lilly Endowment
Since 1998, the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program has helped more than 4,500 Indiana high school graduates with more than $372 million in tuition to pursue baccalaureate degrees at...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Lilly Endowment
Since 1998, the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program has helped more than 4,500 Indiana high school graduates with more than $372 million in tuition to pursue baccalaureate degrees at...more
Bloomington and Monroe County Foundation Annual Update
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County has detailed its annual report. In 2017, the foundation says, its endowment grew...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County has detailed its annual report. In 2017, the foundation says, its endowment grew...more
Foundation drives positive achievements
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
The strength and reach of the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County were on full display Thursday during the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
The strength and reach of the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County were on full display Thursday during the...more
Foundation announces programs aimed at preschool access, opioid crisis
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
Also in the area of child care, Community Foundation President and CEO Tina Peterson announced the availability of seats in high-quality child...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
Also in the area of child care, Community Foundation President and CEO Tina Peterson announced the availability of seats in high-quality child...more
Community Impact grant applications now open
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County awards the grants, which are co-funded by the Smithville Charitable...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County awards the grants, which are co-funded by the Smithville Charitable...more
Community Foundation Adds to Board
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County has added three members to its board of directors: Jessika Hane (pictured),...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County has added three members to its board of directors: Jessika Hane (pictured),...more
Laurie McRobbie appointed to Indiana Arts Commission
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
She has also served on the boards of the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, WonderLab and Middle Way House,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
She has also served on the boards of the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, WonderLab and Middle Way House,...more
Bloomington chosen as site for early learning summit in June
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
The Community Foundation, along with Monroe Smart Start are part of the organizing committee for this year's summit. “The goal is to embrace...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
The Community Foundation, along with Monroe Smart Start are part of the organizing committee for this year's summit. “The goal is to embrace...more
Be More Awards Will Recognize Committed Volunteers
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
Each award will be presented by a different community member, including Mayor John Hamilton, Tina Peterson (Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
Each award will be presented by a different community member, including Mayor John Hamilton, Tina Peterson (Community Foundation...more
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Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.