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Deadline

February 17, 2027

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Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 17, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

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Eligible organizations

  • Permanent Rush County residents with children who have autism

Other requirements

  • Teachers within the community who work with children who have autism

Overview

Alex Workman Fund: Autism Speaks Through Technology

Geographic Scope: Rush County, Indiana

Focus Areas: Support for families and students with autism through technology-based solutions

Background: Established in 2009 by Robert and Angela Workman in memory of their son, Alex, who suffered from autism. The fund has distributed nearly $6,000 since 2011.

Eligible Applicants:

  • Permanent Rush County residents with children who have autism

  • Teachers within the community who work with children who have autism
  • Funded Projects:

  • Technology equipment (iPads, covers, applications) for students with autism

  • Educational technology solutions to improve communication and learning outcomes
  • Contact Information:

  • Address: 117 N. Main St., Rushville, IN 46173

  • Phone: (765) 938-1177

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: rushcountyfoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: February 17 (annual)

    Submission: Apply to Rush County Community Foundation office

    Required Information: Submit application demonstrating:

  • Description of autism-related needs

  • How technology will benefit individuals

  • Project timeline and budget

  • Permanent Rush County residency (for individuals) or employment in Rush County (for teachers)
  • What Rush County Community Foundation Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    32
    Total given
    $7.07M
    Median grant
    $11K
    Range
    $5,041–$6.6M
    • By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Rushville, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Milroy, IN.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Rec Building Holding Corp · Rushville, IN

      Rec center

      $6.6M

    • RCHS Activities Fund · Rushville, IN

      Student activities and sports

      $45K

    • Boys & Girls Club of Rush County · Rushville, IN

      Development and ongoing work

      $43K

    • St Paul's United Methodist Church · Rushville, IN

      Financial support

      $32K

    • Clean Green Rush · Rushville, IN

      Cleanup and advertising

      $30K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    autismeducationtechnologyspecial-education

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