Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc
The Wabash Valley Community Foundation is a public charity and community foundation based in Terre Haute, Indiana. Established in 1991, the organization serves as a philanthropic portal for the Wabash Valley region, channeling community expertise and charitable contributions to support nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. The foundation goes beyond traditional grantmaking by maintaining in-depth community engagement, identifying challenges and opportunities, and connecting donors with causes aligned to their charitable interests.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$112.8M
+28.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+12.2% YoY
Grant Count
96
+3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+8.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Engaging people, building resources and enriching lives in the Wabash Valley.
Vision: A healthy, educated and thriving community.
Core Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Transparency, and Accountability.
The foundation supports grants across multiple focus areas including:
- Arts & Culture
- Community Development
- Education
- Health & Human Services
- Religion
- Mental health, substance use, and homelessness initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation has created more than 670 charitable funds over its history. Typical grant awards range from $5,019 to $520,357.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Clay, Sullivan, and Vigo counties in Indiana. Historical grantmaking has also included activity in South Carolina and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of September 2023:
- Total Assets: $87,950,837
- Total Liabilities: $6,505,519
- Net Assets/Fund Balances: $81,445,318
- Total Revenue: $7.78 million
- Total Expenses: $4.99 million
- Investment Income: $3,575,501
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $112,812,176
- Total Revenue: $18,274,411
- Total Expenses: $6,173,765
Historical Giving:
- Over $30 million in grants and scholarships awarded over the past 30 years
- Over $24 million in grants and scholarships awarded over the past 27 years
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $112,812,176 | $87,950,837 | $77,647,460 |
| Revenue | $18,274,411 | $7,778,986 | $13,940,800 |
| Expenses | $6,173,765 | $4,991,906 | $4,035,041 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,703,865 | $3,575,501 | $6,065,318 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc
Clay County Impact Grants
WABASH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $2,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Leadership Grants
WABASH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $25,000 - US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sullivan County Impact Grants
WABASH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $2,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Beth Tevlin – President & CEO
Kelli Miller – Program Director
Alaina Burton – Director of Communications
The organization employs 13 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN DOUGHERTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN ROSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CONRAD KOEHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID FRIEDRICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEE REED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY ULRICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANELL CHATMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER LINCOLN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY MORGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM CONNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANTHANA NAIDU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA CLARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS BEHEM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARRIE PAGE | DIRECTOR - PART-YEAR | 1 | — |
| LEA ANNE CROOKS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| STACY MASON | VICE PRESIDENT - PART-YEAR | 1 | — |
| SUMMER LONG | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BROWN | SECRETARY - PART-YEAR | 1 | — |
| BETH TEVLIN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $188,950 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced plans to restructure its Vigo County competitive grants process following the achievement of over $100 million in assets.
Wabash Valley Community Foundation awards $91,000 to Clay County non-profitsThe foundation received a $6.5 million leadership grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. through the "Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) VIII Initiative for Community Foundations." These grants facilitated the creation of comprehensive community plans in Vigo and Clay counties, as well as an economic impact study in Sullivan County.
Wabash Valley Community Foundation awards $91,000 to Clay County non-profitsContact Information
Address: 200 South 8th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Phone: 812.232.2234
Toll Free: 1.877.232.2230
Fax: 812.234.4853
Email: [email protected]
Website: wvcf.org
EIN: 35-1848649
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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