How much funding does Martha Beckenholdt Youth Philanthropy Award Grant provide?

Martha Beckenholdt Youth Philanthropy Award Grant provides US $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Martha Beckenholdt Youth Philanthropy Award Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Martha Beckenholdt Youth Philanthropy Award Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Martha Beckenholdt Youth Philanthropy Award Grant

Community Foundation of Hancock

Foundation Grants for Youth Programs Youth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Nonprofit status must be confirmed through Guide.
Star Charity Check and completed by the Foundation staff.
Must serve Hancock County, Indiana.

Overview

About The Community Foundation of Hancock County
We are a nonprofit, public charity that encourages philanthropy, convenes and leads community initiatives, provides educational support, and supports nonprofit organizations.
This award, named in honor of long-time Hancock County resident and philanthropist Martha Beckenholdt, recognizes a Hancock County high school junior who has contributed outstanding time, talent, and energy to philanthropic endeavors. The award recipient will select a Hancock County nonprofit organization or agency to receive a $1,000 donation in his or her name, donated by the Community Foundation.

Eligibility

Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or mutual benefit organizations, government agencies, municipalities, and churches.501(c)(3) status in good standing with the IRS, and no overdue evaluation reports on previous grants filed with the Community Foundation.Nonprofit status must be confirmed through GuideStar Charity Check and completed by the Foundation staff.Must serve Hancock County, Indiana.

What Community Foundation of Hancock actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 81
Total given: $1.54M
Median grant: $12K
Range: $5,410–$87K

By dollars: Indiana 86%, Kansas 3%, Tennessee 3%. Top recipient cities: Greenfield, IN; Fortville, IN; Indianapolis, IN.
54% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.