A $2.25 million grant is strengthening Muncie’s creative ecosystem through investments in arts, partnerships, historic spaces, and long-term community vitality.

As part of our service to you and other advisors, The Community Foundation is committed to letting you know about trends and developments that may impact your clients’ charitable giving strategies. In this issue of the Philanthropy Brief, we discuss how you can talk about charitable giving with your clients.

Delaware County high school seniors can apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship through Monday, September 21.

Kathy White is the recipient of the 2026 David Sursa Leadership award for her serve to Animal Rescue Fund (ARF).

Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of scholarships from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County

Creative placemaking isn’t just art — it’s stewardship. Why investing in buildings and shared spaces is an investment in Muncie’s people.

The Board of Directors of The Community Foundation approved 26 Community Grants totaling $614,415 during the second quarter of 2026.

The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County recognizes the following finalists for the 2026 David Sursa Leadership Award: Jeffrey Heavilon, Exchange Club of Muncie; Kourtney McCauliff, Cornerstone Center for the Arts; Jeff Tingler, Grow Market; Douglas White, Jackie L. Michael Foundation; and Katherine White, Animal Rescue Fund.

Muncie’s Creative Corridor is bringing together people, places, and ideas to transform downtown into a connected, vibrant arts destination that strengthens community life today and for generations to come.

As part of our service to you and other advisors, The Community Foundation is committed to letting you know about trends and developments that may impact your clients’ charitable giving strategies. In this issue of the Philanthropy Brief, we discuss how you can talk about charitable giving with your clients.

The Community Foundation, as convener of The Funders Forum Collaborative, has put together a Philanthropic Snapshot to share the extensive list of community funders and their grantmaking in 2025.

As part of our service to you and other advisors, The Community Foundation is committed to letting you know about trends and developments that may impact your clients’ charitable giving strategies. In this issue of the Philanthropy Brief, we discuss how you can talk about charitable giving with your clients.