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Endowed Funds for Local Nonprofits

RUSH COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Endowed Funds for Local Nonprofits

Geographic Scope: Rush County, Indiana

Background: The Rush County Community Foundation administers 40 endowed funds that provide annual support to local nonprofit organizations. The foundation distributed over $400,000 in grants in 2016, with approximately two-thirds directed to nonprofit organizations through endowed funds (the remaining third supports scholarships).

Fund Types:

  • Endowment Funds: Permanently invested, providing annual distributions to beneficiaries

  • Pass-Through Funds: Non-permanent funds allowing for payout as needed for charitable purposes

    • Focus Areas: The funds support various causes and organizations including:

  • Churches and religious organizations

  • Cemeteries

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Community development and interests

  • Education

  • Community-based causes

    • Examples of Specific Funds mentioned:

  • Charles E. and Jane Power Niccum Fund (benefits Milroy area projects)

  • Milroy United Methodist Church Fund

  • Milroy Psi Iota Xi Fund

  • Milroy Street Light Association Fund

  • Milroy Christian Church Scholarship Fund

  • Ercell Bever, Jr. Memorial Fund (Carthage)

  • East Street Christian Church of Carthage Fund

  • Carl & Ellen Foust Fund (Carthage)

  • Mays Community Fund

  • Center Church Cemetery Fund

  • Center Christian Church Gray Family Fund

    • Contact Information:

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

  • Phone: (765) 938-1177

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: rushcountyfoundation.org

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitschurchesfaith-basededucationcommunity-development

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