MADISON, INDIANA – The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County, Inc. (CFMJC) announces that the G1K Program Competitive Grant Cycle will be accepting submissions in the month of April. Online applications will be accepted from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, until Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5pm. This is a new grant opportunity that will annually award one large-scale grant to one nonprofit organization that serves the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana.

This competitive grant is made possible by the charter memberships collected for the new G1K program. Submitted applications will be reviewed by an independent, non-G1K member committee, which will narrow the field to five finalists. The collective G1K membership will vote and determine the final recipient. There will be approximately $70,000 available for the grant award. The selected organization will have 3 years to spend/complete the grant project.

In order to apply, organizations must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Organization and its program must serve the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana
• Organization must be an IRS recognized 501(c)3 charity or a 509(a) organization (schools, government, hospitals, churches)

Additional information about the grant cycle and the link to apply are available on the G1K program website at www.cfmjc.org/g1k/#G1Kgrants.

“I encourage the 501(c)3 and 509(a) organizations interested in applying to thoroughly review the information and eligibility for this specific process before submitting an application,” said Community Foundation Finance & Program Officer Kelly Miller, who oversees the G1K grants process. “Because this is a new grant opportunity, reviewing those items will help organizations determine if their project is a good fit for the grant dollars available. We are here and available to help applicants put their best foot forward.” Miller shared some tips when applying for grants:

• Do not wait until the last minute to submit your application
• Set a realistic timeline for and demonstrate sustainability of the project
• Include the estimated number of Jefferson County, Indiana residents that will be served by the project
• Break out the specific costs of the project: include pricing quotes and only show costs and data related to serving Jefferson County, Indiana
• Make sure 100% of your Board of Directors contribute financially to your organization

Assets of the G1K program are held and maintained at CFMJC. Established in 1991 by a group of local volunteers, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County, Inc. fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. In the past 35 years, the Community Foundation has reinvested over $20 million dollars into the community through grants and scholarships.

For more information abou the G1K program Competitive Grant Cycle, visit www.cfmjc.org/g1k, contact Kelly Miller at 812-265-3327, or email kelly@cfmjc.org.

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Madison, IN –The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County invites local nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana, to attend one of its upcoming free Grant Cycle Workshops in March 2026. Two sessions will be held in the Business Conference Center of Ivy Tech Community College-Madison:

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 10am to 11:30am
Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 2pm to 3:30pm

Community Foundation staff members will share important information in preparation for the Foundation’s annual Compatitive Grant Cycle that will open on June 1, including funding guidelines and criteria, an overview of the online application platform, and grant application best practices. Staff will also share invormation on a new, large-scale grant opportunity from the recently established G1K program. Nonprofit organizations that have received funding in the past or those wishing to receive grant funding from the Community Foundation and its programs are encouraged to attend.

Organizations can register for the workshops HERE. Registrations must be completed by Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5pm.

Established in 1991 by a group of local volunteers, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. In the past 35 years, the Community Foundation has reinvested over $20 million dollars into the community through grants and scholarships.

For more information about the Community Foundation Grant Cycle Workshops, contact Kelley Hoagland at 812-265-3327 or email kelleyh@cfmjc.org.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON & JEFFERSON COUNTY CELEBRATES SUCESSES AND GRANT AWARDS
Area Nonprofits Receive Funding for Projects Spanning Jefferson County

MADISON, IN –The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County (CFMJC) celebrated new endowments and over $430,000 in grants awards with donors, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Fairfield Inn and sponsored by German American Bank.

CFMJC President & CEO Bill Barnes began the evening’s program by sharing about the newest endowments created by donors in 2024 and 2025 that will provide long-term support for a nonprofit organization or cause forever. CFMJC Board Chair Jenny Darnold recognized outgoing board members Beth Lichlyter and JD Webster for their 6 years of service, welcomed the newest board member, Hannah Taylor, and thanked past board members and current volunteers for their support of the Foundation. Former Board Chair and committee volunteer Don Phillips was recognized for his 25 years of service with the Community Foundation, the longest volunteer tenure to date. CFMJC Board Secretary Tanner Mahoney recapped the Foundation’s recent growth from donations and investment performance. He shared that the Foundation’s assets have now surpassed $49 million as of the most recent investment report. In 2024, the Community Foundation reinvested over $1.3 million back into Jefferson County through grants and scholarships. Kathy Crafton, chair of the Women’s Giving Circle, shared an overview of the program, recapped the grants awarded in April by the WGC, and encouraged donations to grow the Women’s Giving Circle Endowment in Memory of Bonnie Hare fund. Leadership Jefferson County Steering Committee Chair Rachel Sharpe encouraged attendees to consider applying for the upcoming 2026 course of the program and thanked her fellow steering committee members for their hard work.

The highlight of the evening was awarding $434,078 in grants to 22 nonprofit organizations through the CFMJC’s 2025 Competitive Grant Cycle. These awards are made possible by the generous donors who established and contribute to the Foundation’s Flexible Community Funds and Field of Interest Funds. Community Foundation Finance & Program Officer Kelly Miller first recognized the Foundation’s $100,000 multi-year grant commitment to support the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health EMS Transport Hub project. She then announced the remaining grant recipients, their award amount, and their project’s summary. The Competitive Grant Cycle awards include:
• Canaan Events and Enrichment Foundation, Inc. – $30,000 to restore and preserve the historic Canaan Indian Trails building
• Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana – $25,000 to improve Forensic Interview services in Jefferson County
• Christ Episcopal Church – $10,000 to support the SUCCESS Arts Scholarship program to provide arts-related lessons to low-income students in the community
• Friends of the Jefferson County Animal Shelter – $3,700 to support the creation of their organization which will provide outreach and advocacy efforts on behalf of the animal shelter
• Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – $10,000 to purchase an inflatable ice rescue deployment craft and ice rescue suits for water rescue emergencies
• Historic Madison, Inc. – $15,000 to provide ADA compliant accessibility to the historic Jeremiah Sullivan House
• Indian-Kentuck Baptist Church – $10,000 to purchase food for the church’s community food pantry
• Ivy Tech Foundation/Ivy Tech Community College – Madison – $20,000 to launch the Ivy ROOTS workforce development initiative to provide local internships between students and nonprofit organizations
• Jefferson County Historical Society – $4,298 to purchase a new copier/printer
• Jefferson County Youth Shelter – $3,500 to purchase a back-up power generator and carpet needs for the shelter facility
• Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, Inc. – $5,000 to support the INspiring Futures: Comprehensive High School Programming for Madison Consolidated High School program
• Kent Volunteer Fire Company – $20,000 to purchase Grain Bin rescue equipment and firefighter turnout gear
• Lydia Middleton Elementary – $4,500 to create a Rooftop Sensory Garden to enhance the school’s rooftop patio and outdoor classroom experience
• Madison Area Arts Alliance, Inc. – $4,500 to support the renovation of the SPOT Gallery to provide extra office space and a reception area during special events
• Madison Main Street Program – $2,780 to purchase registrations to the InTents: National Farmers Market Conference
• Madison Performing Arts Foundation – $1,800 to support the upcoming Horszowski Trio concert
• Madison Township Volunteer Fire Company – $34,000 to purchase new respirator equipment and masks for the company’s firefighters
• Recovery Café Madison – $40,000 to support operating costs and outreach efforts
• River Valley Resources, Inc. – $20,000 to support the Jefferson County Adult Education program
• Saluda Township Trustee/Saluda Township Park – $35,000 to support improvements at Saluda Township Park
• Southwestern Preschool – $35,000 to purchase new playground equipment to include accessibility for all children

The evening concluded with closing remarks from Community Foundation Devon Sharpe, reiterating the Foundation’s appreciation of the community’s support.

Established in 1991, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. Since the Foundation’s creation, nearly 280 permanent funds have been established. For information about the Community Foundation, contact Bill Barnes at (812) 265-3327, email bill@cfmjc.org, or visit www.cfmjc.org.

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2025 Community Foundation Grant Recipients

Front Row: (from left) Starla Raley, Madison Performing Arts Foundation; Michelle Jones, Recovery Cafe; Kassandra Black, Madison Township Fire Dept.; Christen Harsin, Southwestern Preschool; Jillian Cantu, Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana; Brittany Dyer, Ivy Tech Community College-Madison; Lisa Cutshall, Historic Madison, Inc.; Cheryl Lyon, Canaan Events & Enrichment Foundation, Inc.; Christine Pritchard, Christ Episcopal Church; and Margo Olson, River Valley Resources.

Back Row: (from left) Tricia Parker, Friends of the Jefferson County Animal Shelter; Shane Williams, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health EMS; Ron Kroger, Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc.; Brett Roberts, Kent Vounteer Fire company; Kim Nyberg, Madison Area Arts Alliance; Austin Sims, Madison Main Street Program; Kate Sutter, Ivy Tech Foundation; Sarah Brichto, Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana; Cory Thomas, Saluda Township Trustee/Saluda Township Park; Troy Hedges, Jefferson County Youth Shelter; Sarah Stephen, Indian-Kentuck Baptist Church; John Nyberg, Jefferson County Historical Society; and Trent Whaley, Lydia Middleton Elementary School.

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Pledged grant monies to support classrooms and conference center

MADISON, IN – The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County, Inc. (CFMJC) has awarded the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health Foundation (NKDHF) $100,000 to support the creation of a new EMS Transport Hub. This is a multi-year grant to help build the classrooms and conference center within the hub. The CFMJC Board of Directors approved this pledge because they understand how crucial emergency medical services are in providing vital, often lifesaving, pre-hospital care.

“Our Board of Directors greatly appreciate these first responders and wanted to support their work which covers every person in Jefferson County,” stated CFMJC President & CEO Bill Barnes.

Grants of this size and nature are made possible by Flexible Community Funds. Flexible Community Funds give the Community Foundation Grants Committee and Board of Directors flexibility to address the ever-changing needs of Jefferson County’s residents.

“We are truly grateful for the support of the Community Foundation for their generous $100,000 pledge toward building a new EMS transport hub to strengthen emergency services in our community,” said NKDHF Director Rachel Sharpe.

The new, more strategically located EMS Transport Hub will include, with the classrooms and conference center for training, an expanded garage, upgraded technology, and improved quarters and facilities for the first responders.

Established in 1991 by a group of local volunteers, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County, Inc. fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County.

For information about the Community Foundation, contact Bill Barnes at (812) 265-3327, email bill@cfmjc.org, or visit www.cfmjc.org.

For additional information on the NKDH EMS Transport Hub project, contact Rachel Sharpe at (812) 801-0555 or email rachel.sharpe@nortonhealthcare.org.

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MADISON, IN –The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County (CFMJC) is proud to announce that it has awarded $344,137 in grants this year from its Flexible Community Funds and Field of Interest Funds to 24 nonprofit organizations through the CFMJC’s 2024 Competitive Grant Cycle.

This year’s cycle contained a record amount of dollars requested – over $1 million dollars. “Our committee was asked for more than three times the amount that we had available to grant,” said CFMJC President & CEO Bill Barnes. “It’s a challenging task to determine the best investment of grant dollars available and again stresses the importance of the generosity from donors who have created our Flexible Community Funds and Field of Interest Funds. These funds work together to make the largest impact for new programs and projects that benefit residents across Jefferson County.”

The Community Foundation endowments used to make the 2024 awards possible include:

– 7 Hugs: The David E., Sally Kirk, JD, and Stephanie Webster Family Endowment
– Bill & Stacy Barnes Charitable Endowment
– Eleanor T. Birk Foundation Community Fund
– Eleanor T. Birk Foundation Youth Fund
– Caring for Veterans Fund
– Community Endowment for the Arts
– Community Foundation Board Member & Alumni Fund
– Barbara Ann Cowan Memorial Fund
– Cronen/Marsiglio Family Unrestricted Endowment
– Harold A. “Hal” Davis Memorial Endowment for the Arts
– First Financial Bank Community Fund
– Gardner Insurance Agency Community Fund
– German American Bank Endowment
– Douglas & Ann Grahn Endowment
– Walter A. & Jean Graham Greiner Memorial Fund
– Hanover Fund for Youth
– Jefferson County Enrichment Endowment
– Jenner Family Endowment
– Freida Suppes Jones/John Price Jones Memorial Fund
– Lineburg Family Endowment
– Madison Beautification Fund
– Madison Precision Products Community Fund
– Gil & Trudy McCoy Unrestricted Endowment
– John Morgan Family Fund
– Rinda Rains Memorial Endowment
– Julius “Bud” & Irene Ritter Memorial Endowment
– Neida Rogers Memorial Endowment for Music
– Margaret Francis Seifert & Gregory A. Russell Endowment
– Devon & Rachel Sharpe Endowment
– Sherman, Barber, & Mullikin Fund for Jefferson County
-Norbert A. “Tony” Steinhardt, Jr. & Phyllis Steinhardt Family Endowment
– Nancy J. Strandmark Memorial Fund
– Ann Suchocki & Jim Mason Family Fund
– Vehicle Service Group Employee Endowment
– Vonderheide Family Community Appreciation Fund
– George Wagoner, MD & Marjorie Jefferies Wagoner, MD Fund
– Robert E. Wall DDS Fund
– Don R. Wallis Memorial Fund
– World Languages and International Studies Endowment

Organizations receiving grant funding from the 2024 Competitive Grant Cycle include:  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Indiana, Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County, City of Madison, Daughters of the American Revolution-John Paul Chapter, Englishton Park Presbyterian Ministries, Inc., The Freedom Center, Inc., Friends of Clifty Falls State Park, Friends of the Ohio Theatre, Graceworks Lutheran Housing-Hope Community, Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Indiana, Hoosier Trails Council-Boy Scouts of America, Jefferson County Health Initiative (Southeastern Medical Alliance), Jefferson County Public Library, Jefferson County Veterans Council, LifeTime Resources, Madison Area Arts Alliance, Madison Consolidated High School, Madison Performing Arts Foundation, Madison Riverfront Development Corp., Prince of Peace Catholic Schools, RSVP of Jefferson County, Southwestern Jefferson County School Corp., Springdale Cemetery, and the Town of Hanover.

A list this year’s programs and projects, as well as other past grants made by the Foundation, is available online at www.cfmjc.org/grants.

Established in 1991, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. Since the Foundation’s creation, over 265 permanent funds have been established. For information about the Community Foundation, contact Bill Barnes at (812) 265-3327, email bill@cfmjc.org, or visit www.cfmjc.org.

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MADISON, IN – The Women’s Giving Circle of Jefferson County (WGCJC) awarded $24,760 to eight organizations at the WGC Annual Event on April 3, 2024, at the Fairfield Inn. The grants utilized money collected from membership dues and donations made in 2023, funds raised through the 2023 Great Cookie Caper, as well as the annual available amount from the Women’s Giving Circle Endowment in Memory of Bonnie Hare. Awards are made to qualifying organizations that apply through the annual WGCJC competitive grants cycle and have a project and/or program that impacts women and/or children in one of four fields of interest: Education, Economic Empowerment, Physical & Mental Health, and Violence & Crime Prevention.

The eight organizations are:
• Englishton Park, Inc. – to support the Children’s Summer Camp tutoring program and purchase team-building supplies
• Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Indiana – to support the home repair program for low-income women homeowners
• Jefferson County United Way – to purchase books for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
• Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana – to purchase licensing for the SmartStart: Nurturing Financial Wizards financial concepts program to be implemented in local schools
• Life Choices Clinic – to purchase online curriculum for the Life Lessons Center education program
• Madison Consolidated Schools – to support the Trust-Based Relationships Initiative for high protein snacks and manipulatives to address food insecurity and misbehavior during the school day
• Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) – to support the Santa for Seniors program to make holidays brighter for elderly women residing in nursing homes
• Safe Passage, Inc. – to provide rental assistance for domestic violence survivors and purchase prevention programming materials

The Women’s Giving Circle is a group of philanthropic-minded women of all ages, means, and backgrounds who combine their financial strength to make a positive change for the women and children of Jefferson County. Annual membership to the WGCJC is a $100 tax-deductible contribution. Junior memberships are $50 and open to girls ages 18 and under. Of the $100 annual donation, $75 goes in a fund for the annual grant cycle and $25 is placed in an endowment fund for future granting. The junior membership is split $25/$25. Assets of the WGCJC are held and maintained at the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County.

For more information about the Women’s Giving Circle, contact Julie Wells at 812-265-3327, by email at womensgivingcircle@cfmjc.org, or join online at www.cfmjc.org/wgc.

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Representatives of the 2023 Women’s Giving Circle Grant Cycle recipient organizations attended the Women’s Giving Circle Annual Event on April 3, 2024, to celebrate and accept their awards. Pictured are:

LEFT PHOTO:
Front Row (from left): Cari Kettman, Safe Passage, Inc.; Shelby Wilson, Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Indiana; Sheila Coffin, Jefferson County United Way; Jennifer Hayes, Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana; and Diane Richey, Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
Back Row (from left):  Larry Truax, Englishton Park; Robert Fenwick, Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana; and Lori Slygh & Dr. Teresa Brown, Madison Consolidated Schools.

RIGHT PHOTO:
Lisa Perry – Life Choices Clinic

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MADISON, IN –The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County (CFMJC) is proud to announce that it has awarded $325,900 in grants this year from its Flexible Community Funds and Field of Interest Funds. Most recently, $290,900 was awarded to 18 nonprofit organizations through CFMJC’s 2023 Competitive Grant Cycle.

Additionally, these funds were utilized earlier in the year to award a $30,000 grant to the Town of Dupont for the Dupont Playground and Park project and an additional $5,000 grant to the Jefferson County Veterans Council Vietnam Veterans Memorial. “Thanks to generous donors who have established these particular funds, we are able to meet the needs of nonprofits serving our communities when it is needed most,” said CFMJC President & CEO Bill Barnes. “These funds work together to make the largest impact for new programs and projects that benefit residents all across Jefferson County.”

The Community Foundation endowments used to make the 2023 awards possible include:

– 7 Hugs: The David E., Sally Kirk, JD, and Stephanie Webster Family Endowment
– Gerald E. Amos Memorial Endowment Fund
– Bill & Stacy Barnes Charitable Endowment
– Eleanor T. Birk Foundation Community Fund
– Eleanor T. Birk Foundation Youth Fund
– Caring for Veterans Fund
– Greg Cloud Memorial Endowment
– Community Endowment for the Arts
– Community Foundation Board Member & Alumni Fund
– Barbara Ann Cowan Memorial Fund
– Cronen/Marsiglio Family Unrestricted Endowment
– Harold A. “Hal” Davis Memorial Endowment for the Arts
– First Financial Bank Community Fund
– Gardner Insurance Agency Community Fund
– German American Bank Endowment
– Douglas & Ann Grahn Endowment
– Walter A. & Jean Graham Greiner Memorial Fund
– Hanover Fund for Youth
– Jefferson County Enrichment Endowment
– Jenner Family Endowment
– Freida Suppes Jones/John Price Jones Memorial Fund
– Lineburg Family Endowment
– Madison Beautification Fund
– Madison Precision Products Community Fund
– Gil & Trudy McCoy Unrestricted Endowment
– John Morgan Family Fund
– Rinda Rains Memorial Endowment
– Julius “Bud” & Irene Ritter Memorial Endowment
– Neida Rogers Memorial Endowment for Music
– Margaret Francis Seifert & Gregory A. Russell Endowment
– Devon & Rachel Sharpe Endowment
– Sherman, Barber, & Mullikin Fund for Jefferson County
-Norbert A. “Tony” Steinhardt, Jr. & Phyllis Steinhardt Family Endowment
– Nancy J. Strandmark Memorial Fund
– Ann Suchocki & Jim Mason Family Fund
– Tribute & Memorial Fund
– Vehicle Service Group Employee Endowment
– Vonderheide Family Community Appreciation Fund
– George Wagoner, MD & Marjorie Jefferies Wagoner, MD Fund
– Robert E. Wall DDS Fund
– Don R. Wallis Memorial Fund

Organizations receiving grant funding from the 2023 Competitive Grant Cycle include:  Centerstone of Indiana, Englishton Park Presbyterian Ministries, Inc., The Freedom Center, Inc., Friends of Camp Louis Ernst, Friends of Clifty Falls State Park, Girls Inc. of Jefferson County, The Heritage Trail Conservancy, Jefferson County 4-H & Agricultural Association, Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency, Jefferson County Historical Society, Jefferson County Veterans Council, Kindness Jefferson County, Life Choices Clinic, Madison Main Street Program, Madison Performing Arts Foundation, Prince of Peace Catholic Schools, River Valley Resources/La Casa Amiga, and Trinity United Methodist Church.

A list this year’s programs and projects, as well as other past grants made by the Foundation, is available online at www.cfmjc.org/grants.

Established in 1991, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. Since the Foundation’s creation, over 260 permanent funds have been established. For information about the Community Foundation, contact Bill Barnes at (812) 265-3327, email bill@cfmjc.org, or visit www.cfmjc.org.

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MADISON, IN – The membership of the Women’s Giving Circle of Jefferson County (WGCJC) voted to grant $25,956 to nine organizations with programs and projects benefitting women and children in Jefferson County. Grants are awarded using money collected from membership dues and donations made in 2022, as well as the annual available amount from the Women’s Giving Circle Endowment in Memory of Bonnie Hare. Awards are made to qualifying 501(c)3 organizations that apply through the annual WGCJC competitive grants cycle and have a project and/or program that impacts one of four fields of interest: Education, Economic Empowerment, Physical & Mental Health, and Violence & Crime Prevention.

The nine organizations are:
• CASA of Jefferson County – to support the Recruitment, Training, and Retention project
• Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana, Inc. – to support the Madison Consolidated Schools Prevention Education program
• Dupont Community Park Committee/Dupont Town Board – to support the creation nof the Dupont Playground/Park
• The Freedom Center, LLC – to purchase furniture for the therapy office
• Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Indiana – to support the Clifty Woods Subdivision affordable housing project
• Hanover Community Garden – to support the Connecting Youth to Nature and Nutrition program
• Hanover Happy Holidays – to provide books for distribution to youth attending the Holly Jolly Santa celebration
• Jefferson County House of Hope – to support the School Backpack Food project
• Prince of Peace Catholic Schools – to provide a fence around the preschool playground

The Women’s Giving Circle is a group of philanthropic-minded women of all ages, means, and backgrounds who combine their financial strength to make a positive change for the women and children of Jefferson County. Annual membership to the WGCJC is a $100 tax-deductible contribution. Junior memberships are $50 and open to girls ages 18 and under. Of the $100 annual donation, $75 goes in a fund for the annual grant cycle and $25 is placed in an endowment fund for future granting. The junior membership is split $25/$25. Assets of the WGCJC are held and maintained at the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County.

For more information about the Women’s Giving Circle, contact Julie Wells at 812-265-3327, by email at womensgivingcircle@cfmjc.org, or join online at www.cfmjc.org/wgc.

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Representatives of the nine 2022 Women’s Giving Circle Grant Cycle recipient organizations met on April 28, 2023 at the Community Foundation office to celebrate and accept their awards. Pictured are: Row 1 (from left): John Bush-Jefferson County House of Hope, Jessica Whitham-Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana, Liz Cooper-The Freedom Center, Amy Ralston-Prince of Peace Catholic Schools, Barb Ford-Hanover Community Garden Row 2: Cheryl Patton-Dupont Playgroun/Park, Shelby Wilson-Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Indiana, Whitney Roberts & Brenda Holbrook-CASA of Jefferson County Row 3: Dawn Jines-Dupont Playground/Park, Megan Varble-Hanover Happy Holidays, Amanda Thompson-Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Indiana Row 4: Women’s Guiding Circle Members Lynn Maricle, Jean Herron, Kathy Crafton, and Leah James.

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MADISON, IN –The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County (CFMJC) awarded $298,000 in grants during their 2022 Competitive Grant Cycle. Grants were awarded to 21 nonprofit organizations that serve Jefferson County residents, and a wide variety of people will benefit through unique projects and initiatives.

The annual competitive grant awards are made possible by the Community Foundation’s Flexible Community Funds and Field of Interest Endowment Funds. For funding consideration, agencies submitted an online application which were reviewed by the Foundation’s Grants Committee. “Our committee was asked for more than twice the amount that we had available to grant,” said CFMJC President & CEO Bill Barnes. “It is an honor to have a committee that is dedicated to the process. It’s a challenging task to determine the best investment of grant dollars available from the generosity of the Community Foundation’s donors.”

The Community Foundation endowments used to make the 2022 awards possible include:

– 7 Hugs: The David E., Sally Kirk, JD, and Stephanie Webster Family Endowment
– Gerald E. Amos Memorial Endowment Fund
– Bill & Stacy Barnes Charitable Endowment
– Eleanor T. Birk Foundation Community Fund
– Eleanor T. Birk Foundation Youth Fund
– Community Foundation Board Member & Alumni Fund
– Barbara Ann Cowan Memorial Fund
– Cronen/Marsiglio Family Unrestricted Endowment
– Harold A. “Hal” Davis Memorial Endowment for the Arts
– First Financial Bank Community Fund
– Gardner Insurance Agency Community Fund
– German American Bank Endowment
– Douglas & Ann Grahn Endowment
– Walter A. & Jean Graham Greiner Memorial Fund
– Hanover Fund for Youth
– Jefferson County Enrichment Endowment
– Jenner Family Endowment
– Freida Suppes Jones/John Price Jones Memorial Fund
– Lineburg Family Endowment
– Madison Beautification Fund
– Madison Precision Products Community Fund
– Gil & Trudy McCoy Unrestricted Endowment
– John Morgan Family Fund
– Rinda Rains Memorial Endowment
– Julius “Bud” & Irene Ritter Memorial Endowment
– Neida Rogers Memorial Endowment for Music
– Margaret Francis Seifert & Gregory A. Russell Endowment
– Devon & Rachel Sharpe Endowment
– Sherman, Barber, & Mullikin Fund for Jefferson County
-Norbert A. “Tony” Steinhardt, Jr. & Phyllis Steinhardt Family Endowment
– Nancy J. Strandmark Memorial Fund
– Ann Suchocki & Jim Mason Family Fund
– Tribute & Memorial Fund
– Vehicle Service Group Employee Endowment
– Vonderheide Family Community Appreciation Fund
– George Wagoner, MD & Marjorie Jefferies Wagoner, MD Fund
– Robert E. Wall DDS Fund
– Don R. Wallis Memorial Fund

Organizations receiving grant funding include:  Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana; City of Madison; Developmental Services, Inc.; Englishton Park Presbyterian Ministies; Grace Works/Hope Community; Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County; Hanover Community Garden; Historic Madison, Inc.; Hoosier Trails Council, BSA; Indian Kentuck Baptist Church; Ivy Tech Community College – Madison; Jefferson County 4-H & Agricultural Association; Jefferson County United Way; Life Choices Clinic; Madison Area Arts Alliance; Madison Performing Arts Foundation; Recovery Cafe; Salvation Army-Madison Citadel; Southwestern Elementary School; Springdale Cemetery Association; and Tiny Kids Can.

A list this year’s programs and projects, as well as other past grants made by the Foundation, is available online at www.cfmjc.org/grants.

Established in 1991, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. Since the Foundation’s creation, nearly 250 permanent funds have been established. For information about the Community Foundation, contact Bill Barnes at (812) 265-3327, email bill@cfmjc.org, or visit www.cfmjc.org.

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