Community foundation · EIN 31-1170412
Henry County Community Foundation Inc
New Castle, IN
Henry County Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in New Castle, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.92M in grants paid across 253 grants, with $58.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Henry County Child Care Network, Henry County YMCA and Henry County Ems.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Henry County Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The grant application process starts with an accepted letter of intent, which is reviewed by a committee. then, invitations are sent for full proposals. this is followed by a grant application process. after the grant applications are received, they are turned over to a member of the grants committee who does a site visit to see the organization and/or program and to speak to the person in charge as to the grant. this committee member then meets with the total grant committee and makes recommendations for the grant or reasons the grant is not worthy of recommendation. the committee then votes and those recommendations are taken to the board of directors for final approval.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The henry county community foundation, inc. is a public trust which secures funds for sustainable philanthropic purposes. its mission is to help where the needs are greatest and benefits to the community and its citizens are most substantial; to provide public spirited donors a vehicle for using their gifts in the best possible way now and in the future as conditions inevitably change; and to provide excellent stewardship of those gifts which it receives.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Child Care Network | New Castle, IN | Daycare Addition | $124,650 |
| Henry County YMCA | New Castle, IN | Operating Support | $65,518 |
| Henry County Ems | New Castle, IN | Als Equipment | $47,657 |
| Henry County Expo Center | New Castle, IN | Operating Support | $43,970 |
| Grace United Methodist Church | Franklin, IN | Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Art Association of Henry County | New Castle, IN | Operating Support | $38,837 |
| Healthy Communities of Henry County | New Castle, IN | General Support | $31,331 |
| Agape Learning Center | New Castle, IN | Gym Renovations | $31,300 |
| New Castle School Corporation | New Castle, IN | Program Support | $31,120 |
| Kindergarten Prep and Child Care Inc | New Castle, IN | Employee Payroll | $24,461 |
| Town of Lewisville | Lewisville, IN | Skating Rink | $24,063 |
| Red-Tail Conservancy | Muncie, IN | Nature Preserve | $23,000 |
| Hope Initiative | New Castle, IN | Roof Repair/General | $22,903 |
| Honey Creek United Methodist Church | Middletown, IN | Operating Support | $21,134 |
| New Castle Main Street Inc | New Castle, IN | Operating Support | $21,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | New Castle, IN | Operating Support | $20,609 |
| Servants at Work Inc | Noblesville, IN | Ramp/Materials | $20,000 |
| Spiceland Preservation and Tourism Society | Spiceland, IN | Renovations/Support | $18,302 |
| Henry County Hospital Foundation | New Castle, IN | Operating Support | $17,864 |
| Henry County Heart Society | New Castle, IN | Operating Support | $17,294 |
| Henry County Saddle Club | New Castle, IN | Arena Lighting | $17,001 |
| Victory Lane Camp | New Castle, IN | Marketing Grant | $16,518 |
| First Friends Meeting | New Castle, IN | Operating Support | $16,056 |
| New Castle Lodge No 91 F&am | New Castle, IN | Operating Support | $15,882 |
| Secret Families of Henry Co | Mt Summit, IN | Christmas Season | $15,750 |
The 25 largest of 253 grants listed on the return. 197 grants to individuals ($703K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Henry County Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Henry County Community Foundation 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 Henry County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,917,245 in grants paid (253 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Henry County Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Henry County Child Care Network (IN), $125K, Henry County YMCA (IN), $65.5K, Henry County Ems (IN), $47.7K, Henry County Expo Center (IN), $44K and Grace United Methodist Church (IN), $40K.