About the Warren County Community Foundation
The concept of a Community Foundation is to build substantial endowment funds, over time, for a community through contributions large and small. These contributions are endowed, meaning they are permanently invested to produce income. The income earned is then used to help meet the community's needs. This is how a gift to the Community Foundation can benefit the community now and forever.
What happens once a fund is established?
The gift grows.
Once a gift is invested in a fund, the gift grows over time increasing in value.
Grants are funded.
Each year, grants are made from each fund. Grants are given based on the donors intent and guidelines.
Funds exists forever.
The funds that are created exist forever, unless a donor sets up a different timeline.
The Community Foundation does not usually conduct programs of its own but supports existing programs of other
non-profit organizations and agencies. We can also serve as a natural convener, bringing diverse opinions and players together for the good of the whole community. In this sense, the Community Foundation can also serve as a catalyst for addressing issues facing a community. But a Community Foundation's principal function remains that of serving donors and their community by building permanent endowed funds for philanthropic purposes.
Supports Programs
The Foundation supports existing programs and
non-profit organizations.
Builds Community
The Foundation serves
as a convener in
our area communities.
Change Maker
The Foundation acts as a catalyst for good in Warren County, Indiana.
Serves with Purpose
The Foundation serves the donors and the funds for philanthropic purposes.
our Mission
The mission of the Warren County Community Foundation is to empower Warren County’s future by stewarding donor generosity, investing in meaningful community projects, and serving as a trusted leader in creating sustainable, long-term change.
our vision
The Foundation exists to build a thriving, resilient Warren County by connecting generosity with the community’s greatest opportunities.
The Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue Code. All contributions are tax-deductible to the maximum amount allowable for public gifts to a charity.