Hamilton County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of new board members and transitions in board leadership. All changes are effective immediately. 

The Crosser Family Foundation, a fund of the Hamilton County Community Foundation, has announced $479,376 in grants awarded to 18 nonprofit organizations.

Hamilton County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Hamilton County.

Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) has received a grant of $6 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the Community Support Grant component of the ninth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT IX) initiative.

Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) has awarded $558,000 in total grant funding this year, including $405,000 distributed through its 2025 competitive grant round.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has launched in Hamilton County, providing free monthly books to more than 5,000 children under age five through a countywide partnership of local libraries, the Hamilton County Community Foundation, and other community organizations. Hamilton County's program has quickly become the fastest-growing in the nation, inspiring early literacy and community collaboration.

As year-end approaches, HCCF Board member and tax expert Tom Bayer shares straightforward tips to help donors maximize their charitable giving. From donor-advised funds to QCDs to new 2026 tax rules, Tom highlights simple strategies to increase your impact while navigating a changing philanthropic landscape.

Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) congratulates Frank Levinson, who received the 2025 Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals—Indiana Chapter at the Indiana Philanthropy  Awards