Over $505,000 Awarded to 23 Nonprofits Serving Evansville
(Evansville, Indiana) The Evansville Endowment Fund recently announced total grant awards of more than $505,000 to assist 23 nonprofits in Evansville. Grants are designated for capital improvement projects, with a requirement that at least 60% of the annual funds be allocated to organizations serving Evansville’s Fourth and Sixth Wards.
The annual grant cycle began in May. The EEF grants committee awards grants through a competitive application and review process.
“Evansville Endowment Fund is excited to continue granting funds to nonprofit organizations directly serving our community,” said board president, Amber Rascoe. “This year we granted to a wide variety of exciting projects. Thank you to the grant committee and board for your time and service. Congratulations to this year’s recipients! I encourage all nonprofits to go to our website for information about how to apply next year.”
2024 Evansville Endowment Fund Grant Recipients
- Ark, Inc. to reroute downspout drainage underground, repair a broken water wall pipe, and construct a retention wall
- Carver Community Organization to remove the existing playground surface and install turf surfacing
- Community Action Program of Evansville & Vanderburgh County, Inc. to replace eight HVAC units at Paradise Estates
- Community One to secure licensed professional services for the restoration of a vacant, dilapidated residential property at 637 Jackson Avenue
- Dream Center Evansville to install black-galvanized steel fencing around the playground and improve the parking area fencing
- Evansville African-American Museum Inc. to develop and install seven new historical markers along the Baptisttown Heritage Trail
- Evansville Christian Life Center for the purchase and installation of new exterior doors
- Evansville Museum of Arts, History, & Science for the purchase and installation of twelve security cameras and software equipment
- Habitat for Humanity of Evansville to assist with the construction materials to build ten homes in Tepe Park and ten homes in Jacobsville neighborhoods
- Hydration Station to install a Hydration Station at Riverfront Park
- Impact Evansville to assist with the construction of Bedford Collab
Lampion Center for drywall repair and painting in six bathrooms and painting in two offices - Ozanam Family Shelter to purchase and install 50 windows
- Southwestern Healthcare, Inc. to add a drop-off parking area adjacent to the building and remove and install new landscaping
- St. Vincent Early Learning Center, Inc. for safety and security upgrades
- SWIRCA & More for the renovation of SWIRCA's current building and the construction of the new Sol and Arlene Bronstein Foundation Center
- The Arc Evansville to replace the mechanical component of the sliding entry door
- The Isaiah 1:17 Project to remodel a bathroom and kitchen to be accessible and child-friendly
- The Potter's Wheel, Inc. to repair, resurface, and reline the primary parking lot
- Tri-State Food Bank for the purchase of steel angles, angle paint, and drywall repairs
- Vanderburgh Humane Society, Inc. to assist with roof repair and replacement of the HVAC system condenser and coil
- WNIN Tri-State Public Media, Inc. to remove deteriorated caulking and install new sealant
- YWCA of Evansville for tuckpointing to the north elevation of the building
For more information, please visit www.evv-endowment.org.
About the Evansville Endowment Fund, Inc.
The Evansville Endowment Fund originated in 1994 when former Mayor Frank McDonald II proposed that five million of revenue from the riverboat be invested in a way that would serve the City of Evansville forever. After an extensive study of investment options, in 1998 the revenue was used to establish the endowment fund as a distinct legal entity affiliated with the Alliance. The Evansville Endowment Fund was created as a public charity and supporting organization of the Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. The Endowment Fund’s earnings allow for grantmaking annually.
About the Community Foundation Alliance
The Community Foundation Alliance is comprised of affiliate Community Foundations serving nine counties throughout southwestern Indiana in Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties. Through the establishment of endowed funds created by caring donors to benefit community causes, the Alliance works to improve the quality of life in affiliate counties by providing annual grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to local students.
The Community Foundation Alliance is a 501(c)(3) public charity accredited by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® (National Standards) program representing operational effectiveness to foster excellence in community philanthropy. Since the inception of this program, the Community Foundation Alliance has consistently achieved National Standards accreditation. The Community Foundation Alliance provides management, administrative, and development expertise and services so that every local affiliate can focus on promoting philanthropy, building endowment, and grantmaking, making a difference in their community For Good. Forever.
