Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our new Board Chair, Tom Sprague! We are truly grateful for your commitment and service to JCCF. Read more about Tom here:

Our 2025 grant cycles will begin in April! This year, we are offering the following grant cycles: Youth Serving Programs, Unrestricted Community Needs, & Mental Health Programs. Questions? Please contact Stephanie Fox at stephanief@jccf.org. More Info:

‼️ As a reminder, our website ( has the most accurate information regarding scholarships. Please make sure to get your application info and deadline dates from our website.

Happy Work Anniversary, Mallory Carnes! Mallory, our Communications Manager, has reached her one-year milestone with the Foundation! We're incredibly grateful to have her as part of our team. Learn more about Mallory:

The JCCF is proud to be supported by generous donors who are deeply committed to the well-being of our community. That’s why our 2025 theme is “Community at Heart” — because at the core of everything we do, it’s the love for this community that unites us all.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is due next week (August 28th by 5pm)! Apply here: 📷 Pictured: Maya Alvey (left) and Camille Grover (right), 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is NOW OPEN! Applications must be completed and submitted by Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by 5pm to be considered. Apply here:

The JCCF Grants Committee awarded a total of $68,989.60 to eight organizations allowing the Foundation to address several crucial needs in the county. Congratulations to our Cycle 2 Mental Health Programming Grant Recipients. Keep up the good work!

We got it! Lilly Endowment Inc. just awarded JCCF with GIFT VIII (Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow)! We are excited to use these funds to enhance the quality of life in our community.

Our Spring 2024 Newsletter is now available! Includes - new staff members, new board members, latest grant recipients, ERN® transition, and more! View online or pick one up at the Foundation office. View Newsletter:

In the spirit of March Madness, the Foundation staff (and a couple board members) decided to represent their alma maters! What’s your alma mater?

April 1st is the last day to apply for our Grant Cycle 2! This grant cycle focuses on Mental Health Programing. Questions? Contact Stephanie Fox at stephanief@jccf.org. Important Dates - 4/1: Applications Due by 4PM - 4/18: Recipients Notified Apply Here:

Here are some safety tips from CommUnity Matters about the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th.

Happy International Women's Day! The Foundation has proudly been led by a woman President & CEO since it was founded. And, the staff majority is women who are passionate about giving. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to JCCF! #IWD2024 📷: Maleta Schmidt

Our JCCF Board gained two new members this year - Jeff Gilmer and Michelle Maslowski. Thank you for your dedication to the Foundation! Learn more about Jeff: Learn more about Michelle:

Check out our team representing Johnson County at the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Foundation Convening! Pictured: Dan Nicoson, Chair of the Board Kim Kasting, President & CEO Stephanie Marten, VP of Development

Application for Grant Cycle 2 is NOW OPEN! This grant cycle focuses on Mental Health Programing. Questions? Contact Stephanie Fox at stephanief@jccf.org. - 3/1: Online Application Opens - 4/1: Applications Due - 4/18: Recipients Notified Apply Here:

We hired two new staff members! Mallory Carnes joined us in January as our Communications Manager, and Joe Morris took the role of Executive Coordinator this month. Welcome to the team, Mallory and Joe! Learn more:

Happy Birthday to two of our board members - Bob Heuchan and David Payne! We appreciate your dedication and service to JCCF! Learn more about these great community leaders here:

We were so happy to support the city of Greenwood and Mayor Mark Myers at the Greenwood State of the City Address today!