Lagrange County Community Foundation
The LaGrange County Community Foundation is a public charity based in LaGrange, Indiana. Founded in 1991, it supports charitable projects and scholarships intended to enhance quality of life in LaGrange County.
Lagrange County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Lagrange County Community Foundation gave $440K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Indiana. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $439,889
- -37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,438
- -40.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,750
- Total assets
- $36,853,687
- +14.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 Lagrange County Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s website directs applicants to use its online grants portal and review the relevant program guidelines. It recommends contacting the Program Director to discuss project fit.
- Review Cycle
- The Community Impact Grants deadlines listed for 2026 are February 26, June 26, and September 25; all have passed as of October 2, 2026. Nonprofit Assistance Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis through November 30, 2026. The next listed LIFE Grants deadline is January 18, 2027; the September 28, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The Community Impact Grants deadlines listed for 2026 are February 26, June 26, and September 25; all have passed as…
- Contact
Mailing address: 0045 N 250 W, Lagrange, IN 46761
Phone: (260) 463-4363
Website: https://lccf.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Lagrange County Community Foundation
Community Impact Grants
Lagrange County Community Foundation
Amount
Varies by project; examples range from $1,500 to $40,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
LIFE Grants (LaGrange County Community Foundation)
Lagrange County Community Foundation
Amount
$500 - $2,000 per award
Deadline
Deadline not published
We Give Thanks Matching Grant Program
Lagrange County Community Foundation
Amount
Foundation matches local donations dollar-for-dollar up to maximum match of $5,000 per organization
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Lagrange County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westview Warrior Youth Baseball ($95K). Together the top 10 received $354K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 80 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation is based in LaGrange, Indiana, and its grantmaking is directed toward LaGrange County and its residents. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lagrange County Community Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K 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 $166K (2021) to $844K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $440K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westview Warrior Youth Baseball Shipshewana, IN | Recreation | $94,987 |
| Lagrange County Auditor Lagrange, IN | Health & Human Svcs | $42,919 |
| Ark Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc Lagrange, IN | Health & Human Svcs | $35,700 |
| Lagrange County Council on Aging Lagrange, IN | Community Develop | $33,000 |
| Lagrange County Hope Lagrange, IN | Health & Human Svcs | $29,752 |
| Lakeland School Corporation Lagrange, IN | Education | $28,297 |
| Lagrange County Department of Parks & Recreation Wolcottville, IN | Community Develop | $27,000 |
| Lagrange County Economic Develop Corp Lagrange, IN | Community Develop | $25,000 |
| Howe Military School Alumni Association Indianapolis, IN | Arts & Culture | $20,000 |
| Community Health Clinic Shipshewana, IN | Health & Human Svcs | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,853,687 | $3,327,153 | $1,344,761 | $439,889 | 18 | $1,642,251 |
| 2024 | $32,229,370 | $7,478,053 | $1,557,511 | $702,949 | 17 | $983,614 |
| 2023 | $24,417,161 | $2,964,720 | $1,584,897 | $843,671 | 19 | $829,224 |
| 2022 | $20,897,303 | $2,094,388 | $1,104,103 | $321,997 | 17 | $450,876 |
| 2021 | $23,796,897 | $4,215,222 | $941,882 | $166,124 | 9 | $740,371 |
| 2020 | $18,888,025 | $1,236,893 | $842,179 | $176,027 | 11 | $806,648 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is “to inspire and sustain generosity, leadership and service.” It connects donors with charitable causes, awards grants and scholarships, and supports community initiatives in LaGrange County.
Its stated grantmaking interests are arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health and human services, and recreation. The Foundation’s Community Impact Grants support projects serving LaGrange County; its filing says eligible recipients include nonprofits and government organizations such as parks, schools, and libraries. Its website also describes programs for nonprofit assistance, accessible communities, youth education, the Stroh area, and the Howe community.
Examples of grantee missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it has supported. The LaGrange County Council on Aging says it provides services that improve older adults’ quality of life and help them retain independence. LaGrange County Hope says it delivers food and basic supplies to people in its service area. Community Health Clinic says it provides affordable medical and dental care to Amish, Mennonite, and other rural Northeast Indiana communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 18 grants totaling $439,889. Individual grants ranged from $6,000 to $94,987, with a median of $18,750. The Foundation’s website separately reported that its Community Impact Grants program awarded $165,000 in 2025.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $94,987 to Westview Warrior Youth Baseball for recreation; $42,919 to the LaGrange County Auditor for health and human services; $35,700 to Ark Animal Rescue & Adoption for health and human services; and $33,000 to the LaGrange County Council on Aging for community development. Other notable awards included $29,752 to LaGrange County Hope, $28,297 to Lakeland School Corporation, and $25,000 to the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation.
The Foundation’s website describes Community Impact Grants of $5,000–$25,000 for nonprofits serving LaGrange County. Applicants submit an online application and are asked to provide an operating budget, project or program budget, current board list, and 501(c)(3) determination letter. The website says the program is competitive, generally favors proposals that reach a broad segment of the community, promote cooperation, address unmet needs, or improve an organization’s effectiveness, and does not fund individuals, organizations with overdue grant reports, or organizations that do not serve LaGrange County. Organizations headquartered outside the county may be considered if most beneficiaries live there.
The website also describes Nonprofit Assistance Grants of up to $2,000 for eligible LaGrange County nonprofits, for needs such as emergency assistance, technology, and training or development. Fundraising projects, utilities, general operating expenses, staffing salaries, and regular programming are ineligible; government agencies, public schools, and churches are not eligible for this program. Applications are submitted online, with a project or program budget and current board list. The website says awards are made as funds are available and limits organizations to one award per year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Octavia Yoder as Executive Director, Renea Boots as President, Randy Zimmerly as Vice President, Troy Blake as Secretary, and Lynn Weaver as Treasurer. It also lists Tony Bontrager, Yvonne Eash, Eric Hartz, and Trevor Thain as directors.
Lagrange County Community Foundation is led by Renea Boots, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renea Boots
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Bontrager
Director
Secretary → President, 2023
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Thain
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Eash
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Hartz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Octavia Yoder
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $98K (2025)
Lynn Weaver
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Zimmerly
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Blake
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Neal Wolheter (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: James Blake (2024) — Director
- Former: George Brown (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Crystal Leu (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Randy Fry (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Taylor Stidham (2020) — Director Pa
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 $98K, to Octavia Yoder (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Lagrange County Community Foundation
How much does Lagrange County Community Foundation give each year?
Lagrange County Community Foundation gave $440K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $703K across 17 grants.
What is Lagrange County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Lagrange County Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,750, and its average grant was $24,438, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lagrange County Community Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Lagrange County Community Foundation give grants?
Lagrange County Community Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lagrange, IN (8 grants) and Shipshewana, IN (4 grants).
Does Lagrange County Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Lagrange County Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health & Human Svcs" (7 grants), "Community Develop" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Lagrange County Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Lagrange County Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Westview Warrior Youth Baseball ($94,987), Lagrange County Auditor ($42,919) and Ark Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc ($35,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lagrange County Community Foundation?
Lagrange County Community Foundation reported $36.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does Lagrange County Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is “to inspire and sustain generosity, leadership and service.” It connects donors with charitable causes, awards grants and scholarships, and supports community initiatives in LaGrange County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lagrange County Community Foundation?
The Foundation’s website directs applicants to use its online grants portal and review the relevant program guidelines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lagrange County Community Foundation's EIN?
Lagrange County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1834679. 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 July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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