L E G A C Y DECEMBER 2023
VOL. 33 NO. 4
Canan Commons
Let’s Chat This time of year is filled with generous giving and appreciation for the gifts we receive. At The Community Foundation, we are grateful for those who have entrusted us with funds for the community, today, tomorrow, and always. In this issue of Legacy, we celebrate giving. We introduce a gift from one local couple that provides a match to raise endowed funds for a favorite organization. You’ll also read about a special match just in time for year-end – an opportunity to TRIPLE all gifts to The Unrestricted Fund or any named unrestricted fund. You’ll learn more about the impact of unrestricted funds and celebrate Unrestricted Champions. We also invite you to consider a special opportunity to start your own named unrestricted fund to have an everlasting impact on the community. Are you interested in learning more about giving this year? It’s not too late. Give us a call. We are ready to talk with you! Marcy Minton President & CEO
Unrestricted Giving for Today, Tomorrow & Always
The Soup Kitchen of Muncie Volunteers
“A grant from The Community Foundation was critical in helping us feed everyone who came through our doors in 2023, and we are incredibly grateful,” said Loretta Parsons, executive director of the Soup Kitchen of Muncie. “Thanks to the generosity of the Community Foundation and all its supporters, we were able to continue serving Muncie’s most vulnerable people, even as food prices skyrocketed and the demand for our services soared.” The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation provides The Community Foundation with the flexibility to meet changing needs of Muncie and Delaware County. This year, through unrestricted funds, we supported continued on page 2
Community Grants. Delaware County Emergency Communications Center acquired radio equipment for mobile dispatch vehicles. Project Leadership assisted students as they prepared for college. Minnetrista brought new exhibits to Muncie. Grants supported BY5 and Nonprofit Support Network, supporting organizations of the Foundation, which were established to fill gaps and meet needs in our community.
resources that enable The Community Foundation to respond to both present and future community needs. Lilly Endowment Inc. will provide $2 for every $1 contributed to The Community Foundation’s unrestricted endowment during GIFT VIII’s matching period, October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025. Learn more at cfmdin.org/GIFT.
Since 1985, nearly 2,000 unique donors have contributed $22.5 million to unrestricted funds at The Community Foundation. Through growth, grantmaking from those same funds has exceeded contributions – totaling more than $23 million and growing. This year-end, we invite you to make a gift to The Unrestricted Fund or any named unrestricted fund at The Community Foundation and take advantage of a special opportunity to triple your gift. The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County is pleased to announce its intent to apply for a $2.25 million Matching Fund Grant through the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII). The Community Foundation will be able to use its Matching Fund Grant to further develop its unrestricted assets. At least 60 percent of the grant must be allocated to support the growth of The Community Foundation’s unrestricted endowment, which over time will provide financial
A volunteer for Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) plays with dogs at Ollie’s Bed and Biscuit, ARF’s new adoption center. Both ARF and the Soup Kitchen of Muncie, pictured on page 1, received grants from the Community Grants program at The Community Foundation in 2023. The grant to ARF supported the completion of Ollie’s Bed and Biscuit, while the grant to the Soup Kitchen of Muncie provided support for the cost of food and a security officer.
$99K Awarded to Community Organizations The Board of Directors of The Community Foundation approved 12 Community Grants totaling $98,921.10 during the final quarter of 2023 to the following organizations:
Beautification Committee of Albany, Ind. Beyond Able Learning Christian Ministries of Delaware County Gaston Parks and Recreation Indiana Youth Institute Muncie Action Plan Muncie Land Bank
Community Grants have been awarded from The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation and the following funds: Albany Fund in Memory of the Frazee Family, Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Fund, Bassett Family Fund, Gordon and Pam Cox Fund, Gaston Town Endowment Fund, Linda and Connie Gregory Fund, Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund, KAKATU Foundation/David and Joanna Meeks Fund, Maxon Foundation Fund, Mutual Legacy Fund, MutualBank Charitable Foundation Fund, Jack and Thelma Peckinpaugh Fund, Jim and Mary Rosema Fund, Ross Family Fund, Charles and Claudia Sursa Unrestricted Endowment Fund, Town of Yorktown Endowment Fund, Faye Wingate Fund
National Inventors Hall of Fame PathStone Corporation Reach Yorktown Ministry Yorktown Kiwanis Club Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana
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Read More! For the full story, scan the QR code or visit cfmdin.org/news/2023-11-grants
Unrestricted Gifts are Everlasting in Delaware County Donors to The Community Foundation make an everlasting impact on Muncie and Delaware County. Individuals who give unrestricted gifts place special trust in The Community Foundation to address challenges and opportunities in the community. Through unrestricted gifts, The Community Foundation supports the broad needs of our community.
Unrestricted Champions We are happy to recognize Unrestricted Champions. These donors have trusted the Foundation through lifetime giving to The Unrestricted Fund of $25,000 or more. We extend a special thank you to these donors. Mrs. Bertha L. Arbogast Steve and Amy Bassett Norman E. and Joyce M. Beck Mr. and Mrs. R. Donald Bell Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Bracken Richard W. and Dorothy J. Burkhardt David and Nancy Galliher
Charles and Charlotte Hetrick Edwin F. Koch, Jr. M.D. Laurie Lunsford David and Joanna Meeks W. Robert Porter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ringoen Charles W. and Catherine Rothhaar
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert C. Schade Ms. Patricia Schaefer Carol E. Seals Mr. and Mrs. Van P. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Reed Voran Mrs. Geraldine Whitinger Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler
Named Unrestricted Fund Donors We are also grateful for the support of individuals who have established a named unrestricted fund at The Community Foundation. The Community Foundation uses these funds to award grants and open doors in our community. Gary W. Addison Stefan and Joan Anderson Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Phil and Esther Ball Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Bassett J. Robert and Joanne Baur Waldo and Louisa Beebe Patrick and Jane Botts Jack and Jane Buckles Patrick and Marilyn Cleary Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. Cox William C. and Margaret H. Dutton Anissa and Edgar Faulkner, III Ermalene and Edgar Faulkner, Jr. Ron and Cheryl Fauquher
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fisher Buelah M. Frogge Michael and Catherine Galliher Connie R. Gregory Linda S. Gregory Mr. Julian and Dr. Suzanne Gresham Gayle and Jeannine Harrold Richard D. Hughes Ms. Roni Johnson John and Marcia (Ressler) Kelly Jeff and Beth Lang John and Katherine Littler Michael O. and Nicole T. Lunsford John R. Miller Jon and Barbara Moll
A Challenge Match for the YMCA
Bill and Kate Pingry Jerome and Edie Reaves Jim and Mary Rosema Martin D. and Helen B. Schwartz Kent Shuff and Steve Fennimore Jeanne and John Smith Kelly and Donna Stanley Daniel and Catharine Stewart Charles V. and Claudia B. Sursa Mr. and Mrs. David Sursa Gary and Amy Thomas Wayne E. and Carolyn K. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. B. McClellan Warrell Joe and Lani Wilson
Dave and Deb Heeter
Dave and Deb Heeter make Muncie a great place to live, work, and play. Over the last several decades, they have given their time, talent, and treasure to support the causes that matter most to them – health, housing, education, and more. This year, Dave and Deb are making a significant gift to the YMCA of Muncie. Their gift will be split – part will support the new facility and the rest will support the YMCA forever through the YMCA of Muncie Fund at The Community Foundation. Dave and Deb’s endowment gift of $100,000 will serve as a match to encourage others to give to support the YMCA. Will you step up to the challenge? Your gift to the YMCA of Muncie Fund at The Community Foundation will be matched by the Heeters and support the work of the YMCA today, tomorrow, and always.
Give Now! Scan the QR code to make your gift to the YMCA of Muncie Fund.
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You Can Give an Everlasting Gift Start a named unrestricted fund today! With the support of matching funds, The Community Foundation extends a special opportunity to start a named endowed unrestricted fund with as little as $5,000. Your gift will be matched $2 to $1 for a final fund balance of $15,000. This $5,000 gift can be split in payments over a period of up to 30 months with an irrevocable pledge. Traditionally the fund minimum is $10,000 for named unrestricted fund. Donors can take advantage of this special opportunity through 2024 or until all matching funds have been reserved. This year, all gifts to unrestricted funds gifts will be matched $2 to $1. To learn more, contact Kallie Sulanke at 765.747.7181 or ksulanke@cfmdin.org. GIVE BY MAIL Send your donation to PO Box 807, Muncie, IN 47308
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Memorials and Honorariums
The following individuals were remembered or honored through gifts to The Community Foundation from September 1 to November 30.
Board of Directors Sara Shade Hamilton, Chair Casey Stanley, Vice Chair Dave Heeter, Treasurer Magi Kirkpatrick Sikora, Secretary Trent Dowling, Ex Officio
Staff
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Honorariums John W. Anderson Jr. Derron Bishop Jaime Faulkner Mia Johnson Daniel Stallings
Marcy Minton President & CEO
Trina Bowling Finance Officer
Kallie Sulanke Chief Community Partner for Outreach & Donor Relations
Rachel Spodek Outreach & Donor Relations Manager
Amanda Kavars Chief Community Partner for Program & Nonprofit Relations
JoAnna Darda Program & Nonprofit Relations Manager
Carol Kosisko Community Partner for Donor Relations
Rachel Lunsford Operations Support Manager
Molly Harty Community Partner for Program & Nonprofit Relations
Professional Counsel Steven D. Murphy Legal Counsel
Jay Allardt Connie Gregory Mary House Roni Johnson Laura S. Kelley Nancee Kinghorn Clarke Beebe Koontz Kandi Miller Jon Moll Robert L. Stratton
Memorials Tiny Adams Janet Arnold Ron Aylor Verna L. Bartlett Bob Beasley Kevin Bergan Patricia and Franklyn Brinkman Larry Brown Bill Bruns Jack Buckles Nancy Finan Gerry Fisher Ted Fullhart DDS Phyllis M. Garcia
Sue Harris Reanelle Rose Heritage Greg Hill Jon Hunter Zenia Johnson James and Violet King Mary Ann King John Lotz Margaret Reese Lowry Dr. Stephen Miller MD Kay Nelson Thelma Peckinpaugh Jill Pickart Dale E. Schell Henriette Schinnock Franz Schnepf Patricia Ann Shrieve Paul Shultz Jeanne and John Smith Robert Stratton Stephanie Summers
Contact Us Today! Phone: 765.747.7181 Email: commfound@cfmdin.org Website: cfmdin.org
