Community Foundation Partnership Inc
Community Foundation Partnership Inc. (CFP) is a public charity based in Bedford, Indiana, serving the Lawrence County Community Foundation and Martin County Community Foundation. It provides shared management, administrative, fundraising, and endowment-building support while the county foundations maintain their local identities and priorities.
Community Foundation Partnership Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation Partnership Inc gave $1.1M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Indiana. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,059,471
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,166
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $33,030,821
- +13.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (20 of 39, 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation Partnership Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
CFP accepts unsolicited requests through its grant programs. The Lawrence County page directs applicants to the online grant portal and offers application guidance videos. Martin County organizations are invited to apply through the online grant portal for the quarterly Impact and Boost cycles.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1235, Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: (812) 279-2215
Website: https://cfpartner.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Community Foundation Partnership Inc
Lawrence County Community Foundation: Boost Grant
Community Foundation Partnership Inc
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Lawrence County Community Foundation: Pennington Grants
Community Foundation Partnership Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Martin County Community Foundation Grant
Community Foundation Partnership Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation Partnership Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shoals Public Library ($210K). Together the top 10 received $703K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 167 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CFP’s stated mission and website identify Lawrence and Martin Counties, Indiana, as the communities it serves. Its 2024 grant filing reports that all grant dollars went to Indiana recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation Partnership Inc open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 39 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $13K repeat.
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 $788K (2023) to $1.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shoals Public Library Shoals, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $210,012 |
| Shoals Community School Corporation Shoals, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $129,048 |
| Loogootee Methodist Church Loogootee, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $83,415 |
| Shoals United Methodist Church Shoals, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $82,162 |
| North Lawrence Community Schools Bedford, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $54,274 |
| Martin County Historical Society Shoals, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $32,974 |
| Goodwill Cemetery Association Loogootee, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $31,554 |
| Loogootee Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxillary Loogootee, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Radius Indiana Bedford, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $25,000 |
| Hoosier Uplands Developemnt Corporation Mitchell, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $24,697 |
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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 | $33,030,821 | $4,612,204 | $2,198,077 | $1,059,471 | 39 | $1,310,573 |
| 2023 | $29,007,161 | $2,709,049 | $1,929,363 | $788,014 | 26 | $648,058 |
| 2022 | $26,878,351 | $3,170,654 | $2,310,506 | $1,214,608 | 38 | $1,087,045 |
| 2021 | $29,604,980 | $3,475,030 | $2,624,399 | $1,791,796 | 26 | $998,319 |
| 2020 | $25,657,818 | $3,362,473 | $1,709,979 | $874,003 | 38 | $-34,627 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CFP’s mission is to improve quality of life through philanthropic leadership and permanent endowments that enable lasting investments in Lawrence and Martin Counties. Its 2024 filing describes its work as providing donors with flexible, efficient, and tax-effective ways to give, awarding project and program grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, providing scholarships including the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, and conducting community education and events.
The organizations CFP supported in 2024 reflect varied local needs. For example, Radius Indiana described its mission as advancing the South Central Indiana economy and employment opportunities; Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation described providing services to people who are poor, elderly, or disabled; and the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County described empowering young people. Other 2024 grantees included a volunteer fire association, a historical organization, an animal shelter, and a group providing life needs to Lawrence County residents.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, CFP reported 39 grants totaling $1,059,471. Grants ranged from $5,065 to $210,012, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $210,012 to Shoals Public Library, $129,048 to Shoals Community School Corporation, $83,415 to Loogootee Methodist Church, and $82,162 to Shoals United Methodist Church. The stated purpose for these grants was to further each recipient organization’s exempt purpose. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
CFP’s website describes quarterly Impact and Boost grant cycles for qualified agencies serving Martin County, as well as an annual grant cycle for area classroom teachers. The Martin County Boost Grant is for requests of $2,000 or less for operating expenses such as training, supplies, or equipment; it does not cover salaries, and applicants may submit one application. The Martin County Impact Grant is for programs and projects over $2,000. The Lawrence County Pennington Grants support projects and programs serving disadvantaged or homeless senior citizens aged 65 and older who reside in Lawrence County; eligible applicants may apply for multiple grants. The Lawrence County grant page directs applicants to an online portal and provides videos about applying and using the portal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brent Maudlin as president, Kristi Ausbrooks as vice president, Shea Hooten as treasurer, Megan Hawkins as secretary, Esperanza Flores as CEO, Carol Highhouse and Janie Johnson as directors, and Paula Ringwald as ex officio.
Community Foundation Partnership Inc is led by Esperanza Flores, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Esperanza Flores
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $119K (2024)
Brent Maudlin
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Highhouse
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janie Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shea Hooten
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Ringwald
Executive Officio
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Executive Officio, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Ausbrooks
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Hawkins
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Garry Smith (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jo Ann Ash (2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Alan Lagree (2020–2022) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Annie Bullock (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Angie Risacher (2021–2022) — Board
- Former: Jo Ann Kasprzycki (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Barbara Terry (2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Dan Gregory (2020) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Jenell Hoffman (2020) — Board
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 $119K, to Esperanza Flores (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation Partnership Inc
How much does Community Foundation Partnership Inc give each year?
Community Foundation Partnership Inc gave $1.1M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $788K across 26 grants.
What is Community Foundation Partnership Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation Partnership Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $27,166, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation Partnership Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Community Foundation Partnership Inc give grants?
Community Foundation Partnership 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 Loogootee, IN (11 grants), Bedford, IN (11 grants), Shoals, IN (10 grants) and Bloomington, IN (3 grants).
Who are Community Foundation Partnership Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation Partnership Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Shoals Public Library ($210,012), Shoals Community School Corporation ($129,048) and Loogootee Methodist Church ($83,415), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation Partnership Inc?
Community Foundation Partnership Inc reported $33.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does Community Foundation Partnership Inc fund?
CFP’s mission is to improve quality of life through philanthropic leadership and permanent endowments that enable lasting investments in Lawrence and Martin Counties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation Partnership Inc?
CFP accepts unsolicited requests through its grant programs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation Partnership Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1889139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Community Foundation Partnership Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Foundation Partnership Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-foundation-partnership-inc-morg_cadfbd78df68439ab6805325c6546dab
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