Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc
Hendricks County Community Foundation, Inc. (HCCF) is a public charity based in Avon, Indiana. Founded in 1993, it is an independent local nonprofit that brings together donors and community organizations to address needs in Hendricks County. It manages community-established funds and supports charitable organizations, projects, and scholarships.
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Indiana. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,749,075
- +55.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,848
- +39.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $30,839,125
- +48.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (10 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (99% 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 Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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HCCF lists application-based grant programs. Its Community Unity guidance says to discuss the opportunity with the foundation’s Vice President of Programs during the portal transition. The website lists the 2026 Community Unity application period as February 1 through November 2, 2026.
- Review Cycle
- November 2, 2026, for the listed 2026 Community Unity application period.
- Deadline
- November 2, 2026, for the listed 2026 Community Unity application period.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6319 E Us Highway 36 Rm/Ste 211, Avon, IN 46123-6209
Phone: (317) 268-6240
Website: https://hendrickscountycf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc
Community Impact Grants
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Approximately $380,000 total available; grants average around $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Unity Grants
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
HCCF Scholarships (13 scholarship funds)
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shepherd's Pathway ($963K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 180 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HCCF’s grant programs generally serve Hendricks County, Indiana. Its 2024 filing says its grants mainly serve the Hendricks County area. The reported 2024 grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Indiana (99%), Tennessee (1%), and Kansas (1%); the percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 39 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $839K (2021) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Pathway Indianapolis, IN | Roof and Repairs | $962,873 |
| Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition Danville, IN | Food Pantry Supplies | $167,765 |
| Family Promise of Hendricks County Plainfield, IN | Mental Health | $99,500 |
| Parks Foundation of Hendricks County Danville, IN | Parks & Recreation | $70,488 |
| Brownsburg Fire Territory Brownsburg, IN | Memorial | $61,741 |
| Hendricks College Network Avon, IN | Behavioral Health | $43,432 |
| Ball State University Indiana Communities Institute Muncie, IN | Branding Guide | $27,500 |
| Cicoa Aging and in-Home Solutions Indianapolis, IN | Home Accessibility | $25,000 |
| Strides to Success Plainfield, IN | Team Building | $24,000 |
| Sheltering Wings Center for Women Danville, IN | Operating Support | $17,021 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s website says it provided more than $2.35 million in grants in 2025 and that unrestricted funds account for about 13% of annual grantmaking, approximately $280,000.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,839,125 | $12,142,684 | $3,009,617 | $1,749,075 | 39 | $785,857 |
| 2023 | $20,770,210 | $3,500,352 | $2,664,878 | $1,123,284 | 35 | $470,941 |
| 2022 | $17,876,170 | $2,334,398 | $2,414,697 | $983,343 | 33 | $569,595 |
| 2021 | $21,739,181 | $5,751,959 | $2,925,451 | $838,577 | 36 | $3,641,693 |
| 2020 | $20,501,685 | $2,314,230 | $2,509,128 | $1,228,229 | 37 | $471,227 |
| 2019 | $19,288,227 | $7,188,365 | $2,366,860 | $1,018,634 | 18 | $919,006 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
HCCF’s mission is “to be a trusted community partner in understanding needs, aligning resources, and empowering people to address today’s priorities and create lasting impact together.”
Its grant programs include responsive funding for charitable programs and projects serving Hendricks County, as well as a Community Unity program focused on civic engagement; inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility; voter education and engagement; volunteerism; and county pride. HCCF also administers scholarship funds. It directs parks, trails, and outdoor-space applicants to the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County rather than administering grants for that area itself.
The 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Family Promise of Hendricks County describes its mission as helping families experiencing homelessness and poverty through housing, stability services, and homelessness prevention. CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions says it supports older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in achieving independence and quality of life. Sheltering Wings Center for Women describes providing food, safe shelter, and counseling to people experiencing abuse. Other grantees’ stated missions include supporting education, youth, health initiatives, and community leadership.
Grantmaking
HCCF reported 39 grants totaling $1,749,075 in 2024. Individual grants ranged from $5,029 to $962,873, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $962,873 to Shepherd’s Pathway for roof and repairs; $167,765 to Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition for food pantry supplies; $99,500 to Family Promise of Hendricks County for mental health; $70,488 to Parks Foundation of Hendricks County for parks and recreation; and $61,741 to Brownsburg Fire Territory for a memorial.
Other reported awards included $43,432 to Hendricks College Network for behavioral health, $27,500 to Ball State University Indiana Communities Institute for a branding guide, and $25,000 to CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions for home accessibility.
HCCF’s website describes Community Impact funding as responsive support for charitable programs and projects serving Hendricks County. Its eligibility information says applicants need not be 501(c)(3) public charities if the project is charitable, open to the public, and meets other requirements. The Community Unity program is for projects serving Hendricks County and fitting its stated priorities; its guidance excludes, among other things, specifically partisan or faith-based activities, classroom grants, fundraising events, and members-only events. The website says HCCF is transitioning to a new grant portal for Community Unity applications. HCCF’s Stronger Together program is scheduled to open January 11, 2027; its stated eligibility includes serving a demonstrable Hendricks County need and using funds for the purposes in the application.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradley Riley as board chair, Joanna Kennedy as secretary, and Stan Risser as treasurer. It also lists Tim Whicker as “Vice Board C” and Jennifer Ahles, Dan Dunbar, Amy Comer Elliott, Ben Fouch, Ai Geans, and Harry Gill as directors.
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc is led by William A. Rhodehamel, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William A. Rhodehamel
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$87K (2019) → $87K (2024)
Bradley Riley
Board Chair
Director → Vice Board C, 2022
Vice Board C → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Robinson
Director
Director → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Jaworski
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Fouch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Sproull
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Libby Whipple
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ahles
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Comer Elliott
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Dunbar
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Gill
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shariq Siddiqui
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ai Geans
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Ledford
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Kennedy
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Whicker
Vice Board C
Director → Vice Board C, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Risser
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Ryan Tanselle (2019–2023) — Past Board
- Former: Lori Lee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ifen Donovan (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Shane Sommers (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Sherri Reagin (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Baver (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gary Pohl (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jerry Orem (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Max Hank (2019–2021) — Past Board C
- Former: Dan Zielinski (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lori Hiatt (2019) — Director
- Former: Mike Arnould (2019) — Director
- Former: Steve Eichenberger (2019) — Past Board C
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $87K, to William a Rhodehamel (President &).
Frequently asked questions about Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc
How much does Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 35 grants.
What is Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,848, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, IN (12 grants), Plainfield, IN (9 grants), Indianapolis, IN (5 grants) and Avon, IN (4 grants).
Does Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Shepherd's Pathway ($962,873), Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition ($167,765) and Family Promise of Hendricks County ($99,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc?
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc reported $30.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.1M.
What does Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc fund?
HCCF’s mission is “to be a trusted community partner in understanding needs, aligning resources, and empowering people to address today’s priorities and create lasting impact together.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc?
HCCF lists application-based grant programs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1878973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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