Community Foundation Alliance Inc
Community Foundation Alliance Inc is a public charity based in Evansville, Indiana, that serves as a charitable resource for local communities. Its stated service area includes Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties. The organization was formed in 1991.
Community Foundation Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation Alliance Inc gave $8.2M across 206 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Indiana. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,181,697
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 206
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,717
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,405
- Total assets
- $167,856,552
- +12.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (51 of 206, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation Alliance Inc
- How to Apply
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The available program descriptions direct applicants to review the applicable requirements.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Nw 3Rd Street Suite 820, Evansville, IN 47708
Phone: (812) 429-1191
Website: https://communityfoundationalliance.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
75 open opportunities from Community Foundation Alliance Inc
Alieene Vance Memorial Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation Alliance Inc
Amount
US $1,610
Deadline
Deadline not published
Allison Tenbarge Criminal Justice Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation Alliance Inc
Amount
Up to US $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ben Dickhaut Memorial 4-H and FFA Scholarship
Community Foundation Alliance Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mission First Inc ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
915 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 811 grants of 915 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated service area comprises Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties in Indiana. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 206 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation Alliance Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 51 of 206 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2020) to $8.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 206 grants totaling $8.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission First Inc Evansville, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $1,347,427 |
| Easterseals Rehabilitation Center Evansville, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $549,464 |
| Evansville Museum of Arts History & Science Evansville, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $358,705 |
| Evansville Trails Coalition Evansville, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $269,996 |
| Youth First Inc Evansville, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $240,393 |
| Memorial Community Development Corporation Evansville, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $225,000 |
| The Arc Southwest Indiana Princeton, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $209,040 |
| Mariah Hill Foundation Mariah Hill, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $203,165 |
| Park Pals Inc Newburgh, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $185,000 |
| USI Foundation Evansville, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $148,044 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,856,552 | $23,051,770 | $12,404,634 | $8,181,697 | 206 | $7,026,686 |
| 2024 | $148,989,659 | $18,758,729 | $9,705,538 | $6,030,693 | 211 | $3,299,067 |
| 2023 | $126,234,492 | $8,300,233 | $6,910,542 | $3,608,387 | 175 | $5,486,590 |
| 2022 | $117,500,760 | $8,724,196 | $7,232,022 | $4,246,476 | 185 | $4,316,982 |
| 2021 | $137,063,019 | $12,576,876 | $5,262,892 | $2,930,771 | 138 | $7,568,990 |
| 2020 | $108,333,507 | $15,366,377 | $5,672,076 | $2,474,089 | 155 | $3,316,483 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in its local communities, today and for generations to come.
Its 2023 filing describes grants for health outcomes, special-needs services, public protection, food and nutrition, housing and shelter, disaster preparedness, child care, parks and playgrounds, community development, downtown improvements, community events and centers, scholarships, educational attainment, and library and education-related services.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grants. Easterseals Rehabilitation Center describes its mission as making positive differences in the lives of local people and changing how the community views disability. Youth First says it provides school-based prevention and early-intervention programs addressing youth mental health, healthy behaviors, substance use prevention, and student success. Evansville Trails Coalition says it connects people and places, promotes active living, and advocates for multi-use trails. The Evansville Museum of Arts History describes its mission as enriching lives through preservation, exploration, enlightenment, and amazement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Alliance reported 206 grants totaling $8,181,697. Grant amounts ranged from $5,075 to $1,347,427, with a median of $14,405.
The largest reported awards included $1,347,427 to Mission First Inc; $549,464 to Easterseals Rehabilitation Center; $358,705 to Evansville Museum of Arts History & Science; $269,996 to Evansville Trails Coalition; and $240,393 to Youth First Inc. Other notable awards included $225,000 to Memorial Community Development Corporation, $209,040 to The Arc Southwest Indiana, $203,165 to Mariah Hill Foundation, and $185,000 to Park Pals Inc. The filing describes the purposes of these grants as furthering each recipient organization’s exempt purpose.
The Warrick Community Good Grants Program is listed as active and supports new or ongoing projects addressing community needs in Warrick County. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt nonprofits and government agencies; criteria may vary by year, and applicants are instructed to review the requirements. The Spencer County Community Foundation’s Impact Grant seeks proposals addressing the cycle of poverty, mental health and substance use, or increased economic opportunity in Spencer County. Its stated eligibility includes qualifying tax-exempt nonprofits and government agencies serving the county. The program excludes religious activities, political parties or campaigns, endowment creation, debt reduction, and operating costs not directly related to a project or program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following directors: Alyssa Ricker, Chris Hertel, Craig Kirk, Ed Hagedorn, Hans Schmitz, Jason Barisano, Jody Giles, John Dudenhoeffer, Jon Craig, and Kari Fluegel.
Community Foundation Alliance Inc is led by Jill Carpenter, CEO & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jill Carpenter
CEO & Secretary
CEO & Secretary Cfa → CEO & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $196K (2025)
Eric Reed
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Kirk
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Hagedorn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dudenhoeffer
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Mustard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Waterman
Director
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patsy Alvey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Belmore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Barisano
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Giles
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Craig
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Schultz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hertel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hans Schmitz
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari Fluegel
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Huber
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Ricker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Powers
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy R. Jones
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $140K (2025)
Melinda Waldroup
Chief Program Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Patrick Griffin
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Newman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Byers
Immediate Past Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Laura Bogard (2021–2024) — Chair
- Former: Tony Noelle (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dick Eykamp (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Zook (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sherri Flynn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Brocksmith (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tricia Hollander-Henning (2021–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Jim Pearson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linette Brammeier (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tony Nonte (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack Brenton (2020) — Director
- Former: Michelle Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Patrick Seibert (2020) — Director
- Former: Tricia Hollander Henning (2020) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $196K, to Jill Carpenter (CEO/Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation Alliance Inc
How much does Community Foundation Alliance Inc give each year?
Community Foundation Alliance Inc gave $8.2M across 206 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.0M across 211 grants.
What is Community Foundation Alliance Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation Alliance Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,405, and its average grant was $39,717, across 206 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation Alliance Inc that year got $52K on average.
Where does Community Foundation Alliance Inc give grants?
Community Foundation Alliance Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Evansville, IN (59 grants), Vincennes, IN (21 grants), Washington, IN (18 grants) and Tell City, IN (16 grants).
Who are Community Foundation Alliance Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation Alliance Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mission First Inc ($1,347,427), Easterseals Rehabilitation Center ($549,464) and Evansville Museum of Arts History & Science ($358,705), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation Alliance Inc?
Community Foundation Alliance Inc reported $167.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.1M.
What does Community Foundation Alliance Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in its local communities, today and for generations to come. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation Alliance Inc?
The available program descriptions direct applicants to review the applicable requirements. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation Alliance Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1830262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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