Adams County Community Foundation Inc
Adams County Community Foundation is a public charity based in Decatur, Indiana. Formed in 1991, it builds partnerships between donors and the community and supports charitable organizations, community programs, and educational opportunities benefiting Adams County residents.
Adams County Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Adams County Community Foundation Inc gave $482K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Indiana. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $482,202
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,546
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,736
- Total assets
- $26,826,795
- +10.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Adams County Community Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant-cycle application process. Applicants should use the relevant program application and meet its submission requirements. Grant recipients must document how funds were used to benefit Adams County residents; the foundation’s filing states that final reports, receipts, and project publicity are required, and that a site visit may be conducted if considered necessary.
- Review Cycle
- Impact Grant applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the relevant January, April, July, or October cycle. The foundation’s grant-program information gives the same cycle schedule for traditional and collaborative applications.
- Deadline
- Impact Grant applications are due by 4:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 102 N 2Nd St, Decatur, IN 46733-1609
Phone: (260) 724-3939
Website: https://adamscountyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Adams County Community Foundation Inc
Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Collaborative Grant
Adams County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
US $400 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Traditional Grant
Adams County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
US $200 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Angel Grants
Adams County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Adams County Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Josephs Catholic School ($98K). Together the top 10 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 113 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s programs serve Adams County, Indiana. Its 2024 grant filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Adams County Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $429K (2020) to $609K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $482K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic School Decatur, IN | Program/Improvements | $97,934 |
| South Adams JRSR High Berne, IN | Program/Improvements | $55,582 |
| Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Decatur, IN | Operations | $32,000 |
| Adams County Sheriff's Department Decatur, IN | Equipment | $26,243 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church Decatur, IN | Operations | $26,106 |
| Decatur Chamber of Commerce Decatur, IN | Community Events | $25,300 |
| Adams Public Library System Decatur, IN | Programs | $22,547 |
| North Adams School Decatur, IN | Educational Programs | $19,401 |
| Swiss Heritage Society Inc Berne, IN | Program Support | $18,856 |
| South Adams Trails Berne, IN | Operating Support | $17,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,826,795 | $2,987,630 | $1,858,660 | $482,202 | 26 | $909,770 |
| 2023 | $24,326,313 | $2,014,882 | $1,703,389 | $608,531 | 25 | $634,255 |
| 2022 | $21,611,000 | $2,981,888 | $1,639,982 | $520,735 | 26 | $854,828 |
| 2021 | $24,483,464 | $3,722,596 | $1,708,772 | $555,650 | 19 | $2,042,152 |
| 2020 | $22,069,986 | $3,846,974 | $1,490,635 | $429,212 | 17 | $1,308,469 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “building partnerships between donors and community to enrich and enhance the quality of life in Adams County, Indiana.” Its grant programs list arts and culture, human services, economic development, education, and community improvement as focus areas.
Its grant recipients illustrate a range of community work. The Decatur Chamber of Commerce describes its mission as developing commerce in Decatur; Swiss Heritage Society says it promotes learning and interest in the cultural heritage of Berne and southern Adams County; and South Adams Trails says it organizes and finances a walking and biking trail.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $482,202. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $97,934, with a median of $10,736. The largest listed awards included $97,934 to St Josephs Catholic School for programs/improvements; $55,582 to South Adams JrSr High for programs/improvements; $32,000 to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church for operations; and $26,243 to the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for equipment.
The foundation offers Impact Grants in January, April, July, and October. It invites nonprofit organizations serving Adams County to apply; typical requests are $5,000–$15,000, with a $15,000 maximum. Impact Grant applicants submit 10 copies of the application and any supplemental materials by the deadline. The grant committee reviews applications, may contact applicants with questions, and typically emails decisions within four weeks. Awardees return the required acceptance forms; follow-up includes a publicity photo and reporting on the grant.
Collaborative Grants are for two or more nonprofits joining on a shared event or program. The application asks partner organizations to describe their missions, roles, and recent ACCF funding, and requires project details and a budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louise Ray as president, Cathy Stucky as vice president, Dean Fuelling as treasurer, and Audra Snyder as secretary. It also lists Ken Ketzler as assistant and Andrew Briggs, Rebecca Cochran, Cody Cramer, Kathi Drake, and Greg Fleming as directors.
Adams County Community Foundation Inc is led by Louise Ray, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louise Ray
President
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Miller
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Briggs
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathi Drake
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Jahn
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Cochran
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Zurcher
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cody Cramer
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Fleming
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coni Mayer
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $116K (2024)
Audra Snyder
Secretary
Assistant Se → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Stucky
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Ketzler
Assistant Se
Director → Assistant Se, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Fuelling
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Chris Pierce (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ray Gill (2020) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Durbin (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $116K, to Coni Mayer (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Adams County Community Foundation Inc
How much does Adams County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Adams County Community Foundation Inc gave $482K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $609K across 25 grants.
What is Adams County Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Adams County Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,736, and its average grant was $18,546, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Adams County Community Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Adams County Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Adams County Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IN (17 grants), Berne, IN (5 grants) and Geneva, IN (2 grants).
Does Adams County Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Adams County Community Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (4 grants) and "Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Adams County Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Adams County Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Josephs Catholic School ($97,934), South Adams JRSR High ($55,582) and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Adams County Community Foundation Inc?
Adams County Community Foundation Inc reported $26.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What does Adams County Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “building partnerships between donors and community to enrich and enhance the quality of life in Adams County, Indiana.” Its grant programs list arts and culture, human services, economic development, education, and community improvement as focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adams County Community Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant-cycle application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Adams County Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Adams County Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1834664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Adams County Community Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Adams County Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/adams-county-community-foundation-inc-morg_23be004eee2c49338fa2b3821276166c
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