Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Criteria: Lake County, IN resident; Graduating High School Student, Current College Student, or Nontradtional / Adult Learner; Pursuing a degree in Education; additional essay required

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Non-Renewable

Overview

The Celia C. Newcomb Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Crown Point Community Foundation, aims to enrich the lives of South Lake County residents. This scholarship supports Lake County, IN residents pursuing degrees in Education, including high school graduates and adult learners. Applicants must provide an additional essay and meet specific eligibility criteria. It embodies the foundation's mission to address community needs through charitable giving.

Note: Students will only need to submit one application that will be used to determine their eligibility for over 100 scholarships.
Enriching the quality of life in South Lake County
Providing financial assistance to fund a broad range of community needsMaximizing charitable gifts by utilizing current tax lawDirecting resources in a manner tailored to meet donors’ specific needs managing endowment assets which will meet philanthropic needs
Scholarships
The Crown Point Community Foundation is the financial administrator of over 80 scholarship funds created by generous community donors. Scholarship criteria is chosen by the donor. The scholarship committee reviews all submitted applications and makes recommendations based on the criteria of each scholarship.

Eligibility

Criteria: Lake County, IN resident; Graduating High School Student, Current College Student, or Nontradtional / Adult Learner; Pursuing a degree in Education; additional essay required

What Crown Point Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
60
Total given
$1.02M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,100–$100K
  • By dollars: Indiana 98%, Tennessee <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Crown Point, IN; Munster, IN; Valparaiso, 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

  • Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA · Crown Point, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100K

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point · Crown Point, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $94K

  • Lake Court House Foundation · Crown Point, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $69K

  • Bethel Church · Crown Point, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $40K

  • Franciscan Health Foundation - Northern Indiana · Crown Point, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $38K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Teacher development

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