Hamilton County Community Foundation

06/03/2026

Community Foundation Confidential No. 2!

Applications for our competitive grants open on June 15th, so today's question is "How does HCCF decide who receives a grant?"

Our grants committee reviews applications based on community need, organizational capacity, and alignment with our focus areas.

In short, all of our grants are awarded to organizations positioned to make the most impact in Hamilton County.

Learn more about our grants at https://loom.ly/e12GrQ8

05/29/2026

We had the opportunity to join Carmel High School's Class of 2026 at their scholarship night!

So far, they've earned more than $12 million in local and college-sponsored scholarships—a reflection of their hard work and bright futures ahead.

We’re grateful to be invited to celebrate alongside these amazing students, families, and educators during this scholarship season!

05/28/2026

A proposed bipartisan bill could change how charitable giving works through retirement accounts, with potential benefits for donors and communities alike.

In this article, HCCF board member Tom Bayer breaks down proposed legislation that would expand how charitable giving works through retirement accounts, and what it could mean for donors, nonprofits, and communities like ours.

Read the full story here: https://loom.ly/4J4XfgA

05/27/2026

We are still thinking about Hamilton County Tourism's inaugural State of Tourism event!

We loved hearing about the impact of tourism across the county and we ended our day by exploring Conner Prairie's must-see exhibit, Wellspring.

As HCT President and CEO Karen Radcliff shared, “When tourism thrives, the community thrives.”

With so much on the horizon, 2026 is really is the year to be here!

05/26/2026

The HCCF team has been busy this month attending honors nights throughout the county!

At Noblesville High School's Honor Night, we were proud to celebrate alongside our fundholders and community members who made these scholarships possible.

Thanks to their generosity, students received more than $230,000 in scholarships!

05/26/2026

We are excited to share HCCF's first ever Annual Report!

In it, we highlight our impact across Hamilton County and showcase the momentum driving our community forward.

Thank you to the donors, fundholders, nonprofit partners, and community members and leaders who continue to invest their time, resources, and energy into Hamilton County.

View the full report: https://loom.ly/yoexB1c

05/21/2026

Earlier this week, the HCCF team attended the Westfield Education Foundation’s Scholarship Awards Night, celebrating an incredible group of students.

We were especially proud to support two of our board members, Tonya Hyatt and Lindsay Gotwald, who helped make the evening possible through their involvement in recognizing recipients and supporting scholarships for 87 local students.

Congratulations again to all the students who received awards!

05/19/2026

Since its campus opened in 2021, we’ve worked in partnership with Ivy Tech Hamilton County to support student success and create pathways to opportunity for learners across our community.

In that time, Ivy Tech has helped students build skills, complete credentials, and move into careers that are needed right here in Hamilton County.

Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County recently recognized the ongoing support of the Hamilton County Community Foundation, whose contributions have exceeded $100,000 since the campus opened July 1, 2021. According to Ivy Tech Hamilton County officials, the foundation’s investment has directl

05/14/2026

A few of our staff members attended the ribbon cutting today and we loved seeing the community come together to celebrate such a great project!

05/14/2026

We had such a great time at OneZone Chamber's OWN Women of Impact Luncheon, presented by Riverview Health .

It was an inspiring afternoon filled with thoughtful conversation and meaningful insights on leadership, growth, and the impact women make across industries.