Our Community Foundation Inc
Our Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Washington, Indiana, formed in 2021. It describes itself as a permanent community resource that connects donors with causes and supports charitable organizations and community needs in Daviess County.
Our Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Our Community Foundation Inc gave $421K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $421,455
- +283.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,146
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,793
- Total assets
- $7,356,083
- +53.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Our Community Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 E Main St 301, Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 698-5413
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Our Community Foundation Inc
David K. Lynch Memorial Scholarship Grant
Our Community Foundation Inc
Amount
US $730
Deadline
Deadline not published
Daviess County Community Foundation’s Impact Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Dwight Risley Scholarship Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Our Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Daviess County Economic Development Foundation Inc ($251K). Together the top 10 received $421K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Daviess County, Indiana, as its service area. In filing year 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 12% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $421K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $421K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daviess County Economic Development Foundation Inc Washington, IN | Our Common Heritage Campaign | $251,080 |
| Notre Dame School of Manhattan New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Daviess County 4H Association Washington, IN | Interior Furnishing for the Daviess County Expo Center | $26,750 |
| Oak Grove Caretakers Inc Washington, IN | Cemetery Maintenance | $25,000 |
| Discover Downtown Washington Washington, IN | Washington's Historic Downtown and Eclipse Event Entertainment | $20,060 |
| United Way of Daviess County Washington, IN | General Support | $15,525 |
| Grace Baptist Church of Washington Indiana Washington, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Community of Washington Washington, IN | General Support | $9,100 |
| Washington Community Schools Washington, IN | Scholarship & Program Support | $7,750 |
| Daviess County Family YMCA Washington, IN | General Support | $6,190 |
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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 | $7,356,083 | $2,761,547 | $603,926 | $421,455 | 10 | $309,772 |
| 2023 | $4,807,949 | $3,639,344 | $227,433 | $110,000 | 3 | $404,881 |
| 2022 | $1,547,012 | $1,541,692 | $95,380 | $12,555 | Total only | $29,833 |
| 2021 | $129,074 | $130,525 | $2,841 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to meet changing community needs by fostering a culture of local philanthropy and supporting public charitable organizations.
Its website lists youth development, recreation, environment, human services, health, education, community development, and arts and culture as program areas. It says eligible grantees include IRS-recognized public charities, including organizations described under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a), and government units receiving grants for public purposes. The board holds final authority over grant awards.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the organizations it supports. Daviess County 4-H Association describes itself as a volunteer-led youth organization providing hands-on educational opportunities. United Way of Daviess County says its objective is to develop teamwork among local social-service agencies and their constituencies in support of those agencies. Daviess County Economic Development Foundation describes its mission as job training and workforce development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $421,455. Grants ranged from $6,190 to $251,080, with a median of $17,792.
The largest grant was $251,080 to Daviess County Economic Development Foundation Inc. for the “Our Common Heritage Campaign.” Other notable awards included $50,000 to Notre Dame School of Manhattan for general support; $26,750 to Daviess County 4-H Association for interior furnishing for the Daviess County Expo Center; $25,000 to Oak Grove Caretakers Inc. for cemetery maintenance; and $20,060 to Discover Downtown Washington for historic downtown and eclipse-event entertainment.
A listed Impact Grant program describes one $75,000 award for a project or program addressing social, cultural, economic, or recreational aspects of community life in Daviess County; the proposed project or program must cost at least $75,000. The program description identifies 501(c)(3) and 509(a) nonprofits and government agencies serving the county as eligible. It excludes, among other things, religious organizations for religious purposes, political parties or campaigns, endowment creation, debt reduction, and costs not directly related to the project or program. No deadline or application process is stated in the available program description.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Arthur, Chance Berry, Jordan Briggeman, Shannon Dalton, Tony Duncheon, Kirsten Emmons, David Frette, and Carolyn Jones as directors. Paula Jones is listed as secretary, and Alex Knepp as treasurer.
Our Community Foundation Inc is led by Mary E. Smith, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary E. Smith
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $52K (2024)
Joe Singleton
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Emmons
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chance Berry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Mason
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Frette
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Myers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peg Stephens
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Arthur
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Dalton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Peterson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Nugent
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Roach
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Miles
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Briggeman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Duncheon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bud Woodruff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Wellman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Knepp
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Jones
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Schaffer
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: J. Merle Callahan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joseph Wellman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jodi Berry (2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Dee Ryan (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $52K, to Mary Smith (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Our Community Foundation Inc
How much does Our Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Our Community Foundation Inc gave $421K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 3 grants.
What is Our Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Our Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,793, and its average grant was $42,146, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Our Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Our Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, IN (9 grants).
Does Our Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Our Community Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Our Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Our Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Daviess County Economic Development Foundation Inc ($251,080), Notre Dame School of Manhattan ($50,000) and Daviess County 4H Association ($26,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Our Community Foundation Inc?
Our Community Foundation Inc reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Our Community Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to meet changing community needs by fostering a culture of local philanthropy and supporting public charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Our Community Foundation Inc?
Our Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Our Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Our Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2043014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Our Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/our-community-foundation-inc-morg_542ded5ee88e457b834d4aa3d665a8ab
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