Community foundation · EIN 35-1837729
Community Foundation of Hancock County Inc
Greenfield, IN
Community Foundation of Hancock County Inc is a community foundation based in Greenfield, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $2.19M in grants paid across 276 grants, with $77.5M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Landing Place Inc, Hancock Health Foundation and Boys and Girls Club of Hancock County.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Hancock County Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Unrestricted and field of interest grants require the completion of an application and required documentation. all grants require a grantee acceptance form to be signed or acknowledged. the foundation uses guidestar, copies of current 990s, current audit reports, and grant evaluation reports to ensure that grant money is used for the charitable purposes for which it was granted. in the case of scholarships, documentation includes the application, tuition statements, current class schedules, current transcripts, or some combination of the above. most scholarship checks are issued directly to the vendor and not the individual.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The community foundation of hancock county, inc. provides philanthropic leadership by encouraging giving, learning, community pride, and civic engagement. we envision a county in which each person has the opportunity to pursue dreams, enjoy daily life, and invest in meaningful causes.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing Place Inc | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $86,546 |
| Hancock Health Foundation | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $84,113 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hancock County | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $82,082 |
| Hancock County Parks and Recreation | Greenfield, IN | Trail Extension | $50,000 |
| Unbound | Kansas City, KS | Operating Support | $49,766 |
| Blue River Foundation Inc | Shelbyville, IN | Support Funds | $45,048 |
| The Arc of Hancock Co | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $40,479 |
| Dollywood Foundation | Pigeon Forge, TN | Book Expense | $39,812 |
| New Palestine United Methodist Church | New Palestine, IN | Capital Improvements | $36,400 |
| Greenfield Christian Church | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $35,935 |
| Hancock Co Food Pantry | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $31,804 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $31,718 |
| Hancock Co Senior Services | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $31,442 |
| Bradley United Methodist Church Board of Trustees | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $30,476 |
| Legacy Properties of Hancock County Community Foundation | Greenfield, IN | General Support | $28,980 |
| Hope House | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $28,819 |
| Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America | Maryknoll, NY | Operating Support | $28,438 |
| Greenfield Central School Foundation | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $27,660 |
| Women's Resource Center of Hancock County Inc | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $26,512 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Impact Study | $25,000 |
| Harnessing Hope Therapeutic Riding and Driving | Morristown, IN | Programming Support | $25,000 |
| Talitha Koum Women's Recovery House | Greenfield, IN | Program Support | $23,054 |
| Mt Vernon Education Foundation | Fortville, IN | Operating Support | $22,902 |
| Hancock Co Children's Choir | Greenfield, IN | Operating Support | $21,861 |
| Shirley Community Visionaries | Shirley, IN | Community Projects | $21,692 |
The 25 largest of 276 grants listed on the return. 195 grants to individuals ($526K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Hancock County Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Hancock County Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Hancock County Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $2,193,580 in grants paid (276 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Hancock County Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to The Landing Place Inc (IN), $86.5K, Hancock Health Foundation (IN), $84.1K, Boys and Girls Club of Hancock County (IN), $82.1K, Hancock County Parks and Recreation (IN), $50K and Unbound (KS), $49.8K.