Kosciusko County Community
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is a public charity based in Warsaw, Indiana, established in 1968. Originally founded as the Greater Warsaw Community Foundation under the sponsorship of the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce with $871 in assets, the organization has grown into a significant community philanthropic institution. The foundation operates as a vehicle for donors' charitable dreams by managing endowments and distributing grants to support community needs across Kosciusko County and surrounding areas.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$103.2M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.4M
-1.9% YoY
Grant Count
112
-13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+13.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Kosciusko County Community Foundation brings caring people and charitable endeavors together to inspire generosity and strengthen communities. The foundation accomplishes this by serving as the vehicle for donors' charitable dreams, awarding grants to charitable projects and organizations, and addressing community needs as a catalyst and convener.
Vision: The foundation will serve as a trusted catalyst to strengthen connections, engage and build communities, and achieve quantifiable impact.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Civic Projects
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Services
- Recreation
The foundation also supports faith-based and Christian organizations.
Grantmaking
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation manages a substantial grantmaking portfolio:
Grant Types
How to Apply
to nonprofit organizations serving Kosciusko County in the seven focus areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Kosciusko County, Indiana, with grantmaking focused on local efforts. The foundation's giving also extends to Indiana, Tennessee, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2025):
- Total Assets: $103,187,474
- Total Revenues: $11,066,451
- Total Expenses: $9,788,754
- Total Giving: $7,113,441
Staffing: 10 employees (2025)
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) public charity; IRS ruling year 1992; EIN 35-6086777
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $103,187,474 | $95,766,970 | $80,469,040 |
| Revenue | $11,066,451 | $17,717,260 | $12,719,505 |
| Expenses | $9,788,754 | $9,425,137 | $7,108,133 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,275,580 | $4,002,031 | $3,251,739 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Kosciusko County Community
KCCF: Community Fund Grants
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
KCCF: KREMC Operation Round Up Fund Grant
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
KEYS Grants
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY
Amount
Average $500, up to $1,000 per request; ~$25,000 awarded annually
Deadline
September 15, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Stephanie Overbey: CEO
- Josh Gordon: Board President
- Brenda Rigdon: Chief Development Officer (CDO)
- Todd Eastis: Development Director
- Angela Danko: Communications Director
The foundation is led by volunteer board members in addition to its professional staff.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSH GORDON | PRESIDENT | 0.6 | — |
| STEVE YEAGER | VICE PRESIDE | 1.1 | — |
| DAN STICHTER | TREASURER | 0.8 | — |
| CHERYL HASTINGS | SECRETARY | 0.7 | — |
| MIKE BERGEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| STEPHANIE BIBLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| GREG DEMOPOULOS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.4 | — |
| LISA FRAZZETTA-MANNING | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JEFFERSON HANKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.7 | — |
| KEVIN HOHMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| LAURA KAUFMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| ANITA KISHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.4 | — |
| BRENT LAMB | BOARD MEMBER | 0.8 | — |
| KATIE LECHLITNER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SCOTT REUST | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| BARBARA RIDLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.9 | — |
| KELSI ROTH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.4 | — |
| JOSH SILVEUS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| PAULA SLICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.4 | — |
| LAUREN TWOMBLY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| STEPHANIE M OVERBEY | CEO | 40.5 | $166,559 |
| LEANNE M FORD | CFO | 40 | $122,585 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation received a $1.5 million Community Support Grant, demonstrating continued investment in the foundation's capacity and mission.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation Receives $1.5 Million Community SupportThe foundation awarded nearly $165,000 in Community Fund Grants to 21 organizations across its focus areas.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation Receives $1.5 Million Community Support**Key Initiative:** The "Working Together" initiative aims to reduce barriers to employment in Kosciusko County.
**Youth Engagement:** The Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services (KEYS) program brings together 8th-12th graders from four area school corporations to learn about nonprofit work and philanthropy.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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