How much funding does Community Foundation Grants (General Grantmaking) provide?

Community Foundation Grants (General Grantmaking) provides Varies by grant; recent awards range from $1,300 to $50,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Foundation Grants (General Grantmaking)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Community Foundation Grants (General Grantmaking)

Q: How often is Community Foundation Grants (General Grantmaking) offered?

Community Foundation Grants (General Grantmaking) runs on an annual cycle.

Whitley County Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Youth Services Grants Healthcare Grants Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies by grant; recent awards range from $1,300 to $50,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Geography

In Whitley County

Overview

Community Foundation Grants

The Community Foundation of Whitley County awards grants to deserving nonprofits and community organizations throughout the year to enhance quality of life in Whitley County.

Geographic Scope: Whitley County, Indiana

Focus Areas:

Youth services and education
Health and social services
Community development and parks
Arts and culture
Food security and nutrition
Senior services
Emergency assistance
Foster care support
Grief services
Animal welfare
Environmental conservation

What They Fund:

Operating support
Capital projects
Program expenses
Equipment and materials
Staff salaries
Facility improvements
Challenge matching grants

Grantmaking Process:

Volunteer Grants Committee reviews proposals
Recommendations made to Board of Directors
Board has final grant-making authority
Recent major grant cycles: May 2022 ($106,000), December 2023 ($183,430), December 2021 ($130,555)

Contact Information:

Community Foundation of Whitley County
Phone: 260-244-5224
Email: vanessa@cfwhitley.org
Address: 1171 E Woods Way, Columbia City, IN 46725
Website: www.cfwhitley.org

Background: Now has asset base exceeding $41 million and awarded more than $4 million to local nonprofits in 2024. All gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible.

How to Apply

Application Process

Contact Community Foundation for grant guidelines
Complete application form
Submit to address provided

Required Materials

Typically include:

Organization information
Project/program description
Budget and financial information
Letter of nonprofit qualification

Review Timeline

Applications reviewed by volunteer Grants Committee
Recommendations made to Board of Directors
Grants typically awarded during annual grant cycles (December and May announcements observed)

Additional Information

Professional staff available to assist with questions
Support available for charitable giving and estate planning
Multiple funding sources available through designated endowment funds

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What Whitley County Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 62
Total given: $1.42M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,559–$309K

By dollars: Indiana 95%, Virginia 2%, Wisconsin <1%. Top recipient cities: Columbia City, IN; Fort Wayne, IN; Churubusco, IN.
28% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.