May 2026 Spotlight Newsletter
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Local Giving. Lasting Impact.
A New Era of Impact, Rooted in Community
For more than three decades, the Community Foundation has helped build permanent charitable resources and strengthen communities across Southwest Indiana. The new name reflects what the organization has become: a regional foundation with the scale, expertise, and relationships to lead collaborative solutions across Southwest Indiana.
Our Story
Who We Are
At the Community Foundation of Southwest Indiana, we help you make a difference in the ways that matter most to you. As the region’s leader in thoughtful, forward-looking charitable strategies, we offer guidance and flexible giving options so you can focus on the joy of giving.
For more than 30 years, we’ve helped direct nearly $80 million into local communities across Southwest Indiana.
Our Results
Impact at a Glance
Explore financially audited and compiled highlights from our most recent fiscal year, showcasing the impact of generosity across the communities we serve. For a deeper look at the stories, milestones, and measurable outcomes behind the numbers, review our Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report.
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Donors
Whether you’re just beginning to think about your charitable legacy or have been giving through a fund for years, we’re here to help you make the greatest possible impact. We partner with individuals, families, and businesses to create meaningful giving strategies that strengthen Southwest Indiana today and for generations to come.
Professional Advisors
Professional advisors play an essential role in helping clients achieve their financial, tax, estate, and charitable planning goals. We work alongside attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and other trusted professionals to provide charitable solutions that complement the relationships you’ve built with your clients.
Nonprofits
Nonprofits are at the heart of creating stronger, more vibrant communities. We are proud to partner with organizations across Southwest Indiana by providing funding, building connections, and investing in solutions that address our region’s evolving needs. Whether you’re new to working with us or a longtime partner, you’ll find resources designed to support your mission and maximize your impact.
Students
Pursuing higher education is an important step toward achieving your goals, and we’re here to help make that journey possible. Through scholarships established by generous donors, we connect students across Southwest Indiana with opportunities to help make college, career training, and continuing education more affordable. Whether you’re exploring your options or preparing to apply, you’ll find the resources you need to get started.
Stories That Matter
Lasting Impact
Discover stories of generosity, innovation, and community transformation happening across Southwest Indiana.
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The Evansville Endowment Fund originated in 1994 when former Mayor Frank McDonald II proposed that $5 million of revenue from the gaming boat be invested in a way that would serve the City of Evansville forever.
After an extensive study of investment options by the Mayor and the City Council, the decision was made to establish the endowment fund as a “supporting organization” of the Community Foundation.