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Community foundation · EIN 35-1827247

Noble County Community Foundation Inc

Ligonier, IN

Noble County Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Ligonier, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.52M in grants paid across 108 grants, with $40.2M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Cole Center Family YMCA, Community Learning Center Inc and Noble Early Learning Inc.

How to request funding

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Noble County Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

When a grant is applied for, a grant evaluation form is used to score the application. the community foundation uses community suite and foundant glm slm. electronic files are kept and maintained on grant recipients. final reports must be filed in order for future grants to be made to organizations. when the reports are filed, we ascertain that the grant funds are used for their intended purposes and that everything was correctly administered as was stated in the grant application and determine whether or not the grantee is eligible for future grants. until they are in compliance future applications are not considered. with regards to scholarships, criteria is set and approved by the board of directors. a six member scholarship committee that is made up of members who represent all areas of the county review most applications. scholarship recipients are required to meet the criteria set out to be eligible. correspondence continues with the scholarship recipient to ascertain that they are continuing their education at the same institution, that they make the grades (if a requirement), and that any other stipulations are met as set out in the criteria. these areas are monitored by staff at the community foundation, and records are maintained in community suite as well.

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

To improve the quality of life in noble county by serving as a catalyst for positive change, enabling donors to carry out charitable intent, and making grants.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Cole Center Family YMCAKendallville, INCapital Renovations$310,283
Community Learning Center IncKendallville, INRemodel$125,500
Noble Early Learning IncLigonier, INOperating Support$101,800
Town of Albion Parks DepartmentAlbion, INSkatepark$90,572
Kendallville Park and Recreation DepartmentKendallville, INEquipment/Complex$65,859
Goshen College IncGoshen, INMerry Lea Env. Lc$30,350
Thrive by 5Ligonier, INOperating Support$22,542
Impact InstituteKendallville, INWelding Booths$20,000
Noble House Ministries IncAlbion, INOperating Support$15,716
Central Noble Community School CorpAlbion, INSchool Programs$15,636
Ligonier Marshmallow Festival IncLigonier, INFestival Activities$14,950
Ligonier Public LibraryLigonier, INDigitization$14,080
Healthier Moms and BabiesFort Wayne, INPrograms$14,000
Junior Achievement of Northern IndianaFort Wayne, INPrograms$13,785
Kendallville Day Care CenterKendallville, INOperating Support$13,375
Noble County Historical SocietyAlbion, INNew Roof$13,311
Trinity Daycare MinistryAlbion, INSupplies$13,000
St Mary's of the Assumption Catholic SchoolAvilla, INOperating Support$11,984
Noble Educational Initiative (dba Turning Point)Ligonier, INBusiness Expansion$11,250
West Noble Middle SchoolLigonier, INNew Wrestling Mat$10,500
American Red Cross of Ne IndianaFort Wayne, INProgram Support$10,000
Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart CountyGoshen, INProgram Support$10,000
Historic Downtown KendallvilleAlbion, INProperty Acquisition$10,000
The Apple Tree CenterKendallville, INOperating Support$9,750
Erin's House for Grieving Children IncFort Wayne, INProgram Support$9,000

The 25 largest of 108 grants listed on the return. 68 grants to individuals ($235K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Noble 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 Noble 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 Noble County Community Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $1,517,527 in grants paid (108 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Noble County Community Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Cole Center Family YMCA (IN), $310K, Community Learning Center Inc (IN), $126K, Noble Early Learning Inc (IN), $102K, Town of Albion Parks Department (IN), $90.6K and Kendallville Park and Recreation Department (IN), $65.9K.