Championing Philanthropy

for the lasting good of whitley county

Whether you are a long-time resident, a recent transfer, or someone brought up here years ago, we think you’ll agree Whitley County is a great place to call home. At the Community Foundation, we believe it can be even better. That’s why each day we work to find ways to improve our little corner of Indiana. It might mean creating a program to meet health needs, or making a grant to fund important community projects. Other times our work involves partnering with donors and tailoring options to help them meet their charitable goals.

Give

Our primary purpose is to serve donors. We do this by first understanding their vision, and then, by helping them invest their funds in the most impactful way.

Receive

Our secondary purpose is to help grant and scholarship seekers obtain the funds they need to achieve their goals.

Advise

The Community Foundation of Whitley County also helps professional advisors guide their clients with information and tools that explain how to achieve maximum tax benefits.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application Now Available

The 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Whitley County through the Community Foundation of Whitley County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 143 scholarships statewide and one Scholarship in Whitley County. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year. The special allocation may cover the costs for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university.

CFCW Receives a Large-Scale Community Leadership Grant from Lilly Endowment

“We are truly impressed by the collaborative projects these community foundations have developed to address the compelling needs they have prioritized and look forward to seeing the impact of their efforts in the years to come.”

Ronni Kloth - Lilly Endowment's Vice President of Community Development

24th Annual Heart of Gold Nominees

“We want to know about the people who committed random acts of kindness and bring attention to their good deeds.”

Grants

Scholarships