Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF) has received a $100,000 grant as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) community foundation initiative. This unrestricted grant can be used for any charitable purposes the community foundation chooses.
As part of this GIFT VIII grant opportunity, each community foundation that achieved 100 percent board member giving during the period from Jan. 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, was eligible to receive an unrestricted grant of $100,000 per county served. This grant is in recognition of the important role that the community foundation’s board of directors plays both in leading the foundation and serving communities across Hamilton County.
“This grant is a testament to the deep commitment of our board members, who not only give of their time and expertise but also invest their own resources to ensure Hamilton County thrives,” HCCF President Danielle Stiles-Polk said. “We are grateful to Lilly Endowment Inc. for recognizing this leadership and for continuing to strengthen community foundations across Indiana.”