Parke County Community Foundation Inc
Parke County Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Rockville, Indiana. Formed in 1993, it helps donors improve quality of life in Parke County by managing charitable funds and making grants and other distributions for community needs.
Parke County Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Parke County Community Foundation Inc gave $788K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Indiana. 68% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $788,385
- +170.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +61.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,188
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,400
- Total assets
- $26,690,597
- +25.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (23 of 34, 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 Parke County Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The Community Grants Program accepts applications year-round from qualified charitable organizations or community agencies with a charitable purpose serving Parke County. Applications for $1,000 or less are processed year-round. Applications over $1,000 are processed in cycles and are due by the listed cycle dates. Applicants should describe a program or project that addresses a community need or builds community capacity. Applicants generally should have 501(c)(3) status; organizations without it may apply for projects intended to assist people in need and promote well-being in Parke County. The Foundation says decisions may be full approvals, partial approvals, or denials. Applicants requesting $1,000 or less are notified within 7–10 days; for requests over $1,000, notifications are provided within 90 days of submission.
- Review Cycle
- For requests over $1,000, the next listed 2026 cycle deadline is November 30. The earlier 2026 cycle dates have passed.
- Deadline
- For requests over $1,000, the next listed 2026 cycle deadline is November 30.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 276, Rockville, IN 47872
Phone: (765) 569-7223
Website: https://parkeccf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Parke County Community Foundation Inc
Chase Bennett Memorial Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Early Learning Curriculum Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grants Program (General Community Grants)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Parke County Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Action Program Inc ($292K). Together the top 10 received $588K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 110 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated service focus is Parke County, Indiana. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Indiana recipients: the filing reports 99% for Indiana, with 1% each for Florida and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Parke County Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 34 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $9K 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 $250K (2020) to $788K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $788K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Program Inc Covington, IN | Special Project Grant | $292,174 |
| Parke Players Inc Rockville, IN | Various Special Project Grants | $62,825 |
| Parke Vermillion Humane Society Clinton, IN | Various Special Project Grants | $58,449 |
| Lyford Volunteer Fire Department Rosedale, IN | Special Project Grant | $38,006 |
| North Central Parke School Corp Rockville, IN | Various Special Project Grants | $30,150 |
| S Vermillion Comm School Corp Clinton, IN | Special Project Grant | $25,890 |
| Parke Trails Alliance Rockville, IN | Special Project Grant | $24,549 |
| Child Adult Resource Service Inc Rockville, IN | Special Project Grant | $23,639 |
| Southwest Parke Community Schools Montezuma, IN | Various Special Project Grants | $18,011 |
| Marshall Volunteer Fire Department Marshall, IN | Special Project Grant | $14,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts below are reported by filing year. Grant figures are separate from the website’s combined grants-and-scholarships figure.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,690,597 | $6,974,292 | $1,662,666 | $788,385 | 34 | $1,913,006 |
| 2023 | $21,296,864 | $1,475,178 | $1,053,425 | $292,040 | 21 | $691,200 |
| 2022 | $19,212,570 | $1,570,091 | $1,270,147 | $451,325 | 15 | $1,013,524 |
| 2021 | $22,805,525 | $2,807,707 | $983,983 | $377,022 | 22 | $1,417,006 |
| 2020 | $19,686,341 | $1,277,225 | $1,012,183 | $249,852 | 18 | $822,546 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to help donors improve the quality of life in Parke County, Indiana.” Its 2024 filing describes grants and distributions to nonprofit organizations and individuals for development, education, advancement, and other community needs.
The Community Grants Program lists agriculture, community development, education, family support, fine arts and cultural initiatives, health and human services, historic preservation, recreation, religion, scholarships, and youth development as areas of interest. The Foundation also offers an Early Learning Curriculum Grant for eligible early education providers in Parke County, supporting access to approved curriculum resources.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of recipients. Community Action Program Inc received a 2024 grant; the organization describes its mission as assisting low-income individuals through programs in several Indiana counties, including Parke. Parke Players Inc received a 2024 grant; it describes its mission as performing stage productions for the community and maintaining a historic theatre building.
Grantmaking
The Foundation’s 2024 filing lists 34 grants totaling $788,385. Grants ranged from $5,035 to $292,174, with a median of $10,400. Separately, the Foundation’s website reports that it distributed just under $1 million in grants and scholarships combined in 2024.
The largest listed 2024 grant was $292,174 to Community Action Program Inc for a special project grant. Other sizable awards included $62,825 to Parke Players Inc for various special project grants, $58,449 to Parke Vermillion Humane Society for various special project grants, and $38,006 to Lyford Volunteer Fire Department for a special project grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeremy Montgomery as chair, Alisa Wilson as vice-chair, Sharon Harmon as secretary, and Rick Hobbs as treasurer. It also lists Mary Hanner, Sheila Rohr, Matt Helderman, Bill Livers, Patricia Lohrmann, and Janett Allen as directors.
Parke County Community Foundation Inc is led by Colleen Engle, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Colleen Engle
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Montgomery
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hanner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Rohr
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Livers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Helderman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Lohrmann
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janett Allen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Harmon
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Hobbs
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Wilson
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Brad Bumgardner (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Chris Sanders (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Evan Lunsford (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nick Sauter (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Karen Durr (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Paula Rahn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Davis (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Marvin Rode (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Eldridge (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Stutler (2020) — Chair
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.
Frequently asked questions about Parke County Community Foundation Inc
How much does Parke County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Parke County Community Foundation Inc gave $788K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $292K across 21 grants.
What is Parke County Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Parke County Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,400, and its average grant was $23,188, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Parke County Community Foundation Inc that year got $24K on average.
Where does Parke County Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Parke 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 Rockville, IN (15 grants), Montezuma, IN (4 grants), Clinton, IN (2 grants) and Rosedale, IN (2 grants).
Does Parke County Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Parke County Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Special Project Grant" (27 grants) and "Various Special Project Grants" (6 grants).
Who are Parke County Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Parke County Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Action Program Inc ($292,174), Parke Players Inc ($62,825) and Parke Vermillion Humane Society ($58,449), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Parke County Community Foundation Inc?
Parke County Community Foundation Inc reported $26.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What does Parke County Community Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to help donors improve the quality of life in Parke County, Indiana.” Its 2024 filing describes grants and distributions to nonprofit organizations and individuals for development, education, advancement, and other community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parke County Community Foundation Inc?
The Community Grants Program accepts applications year-round from qualified charitable organizations or community agencies with a charitable purpose serving Parke County. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Parke County Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Parke County Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1881810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Parke County Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/parke-county-community-foundation-inc-morg_4993a96189cb41a4867a55d668baaeb3
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