Thanks to a grant from the Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation, Daleville EMTs completed their certifications, and the department launched a community-wide training program.

In 1987, just a few years after The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County was established, Patricia Schaefer made her first unrestricted gift. It was a quiet act—typical of Pat’s style—but one that would grow into a legacy of extraordinary impact.

Forty years ago, a handful of leaders set out to build an institution that would endure. Since then, The Community Foundation has grown into a $100 million foundation, supported by more than 4,000 donors, stewarding 400 funds, and awarding $68 million in grants to date.

Kirk and Deb spent their lives serving Muncie. Their legacy of compassion and community care lives on through the Kirk and Deb Mace Memorial Foundation Fund, established in partnership with The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County.

The Founding Committee’s work laid the foundation - literally and figuratively - for what has become The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County today.

March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of women who have shaped our communities for the better. Among them is Beulah M. Frogge, a trailblazing leader whose generosity continues to impact Muncie and Delaware County.

At The Community Foundation, our commitment to Muncie and Delaware County goes beyond grantmaking—we serve as a leader, convener, and catalyst for meaningful progress.

At The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, no two days look the same—but every day is shaped by our commitment to being relevant, representative, and responsive to our community’s needs.

Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce Jena Ashby as the new Relationship and Resource Director.

The Environmental Impact Fund supports projects with positive environmental impact in Muncie and Delaware County beginning in 2025.

Donors to The Community Foundation lay the foundation for a better future in Muncie and Delaware County. Individuals who give unrestricted gifts place a special trust in The Community Foundation to address the challenges and opportunities in the community.

The Albany Fund, in memory of the Frazee Family, was established in 2022. The fund will support programs and projects that benefit residents in the town of Albany, Indiana.