Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • In Henry County through pooled donations

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: 501c3 organizations that have received the Women’s Circle grant in the past 3 years are not eligible to apply.
  • Not eligible: Government/school organizations are not eligible to apply.

Overview

The Women’s Circle of Friends Grants empower local women to contribute to community development in Henry County through pooled donations. By making a minimum contribution of $50, members can participate in the decision-making process at the Women’s Grantmaking Gala, where they collectively select a non-profit organization to receive the funds. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and maximize the impact of charitable giving.

The Women’s Circle of Friends is a giving circle, which enables everyday people to be involved in creating a better Henry County. We do this by combining donations and knowledge to provide impactful grants. Women wishing to be part of the Circle of Friends must make a minimum donation of $50 to the Circle of Friends Fund. Members will be invited to the Women’s Grantmaking Gala where, as a group, they will vote on a non-profit to receive the pooled donations.

Eligibility

Henry County 501c3 non-profit organizations may apply for the Women’s Circle of Friends Giving Circle Grant.

Ineligibility

501c3 organizations that have received the Women’s Circle grant in the past 3 years are not eligible to apply.Government/school organizations are not eligible to apply.

What Henry County Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
56
Total given
$1.08M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,129–$125K
  • By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: New Castle, IN; Middletown, IN; Knightstown, IN.
  • 55% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Henry County Child Care Network · New Castle, IN

    Daycare addition

    $125K

  • Henry County YMCA · New Castle, IN

    Operating support

    $66K

  • Henry County EMS · New Castle, IN

    Als equipment

    $48K

  • Henry County Expo Center · New Castle, IN

    Operating support

    $44K

  • Grace United Methodist Church · Franklin, IN

    Operating support

    $40K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Women
  • Nonprofits
  • Community development

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