He expressed an interest in supporting eight unique organizations with a gift that would be realized before he passed away. Working closely with Foundation president, Kelly K. Shrock, Steve determined that his gift would add to five existing funds at The Community Foundation – Larry Dollison Food Cooperative Fund, Motivate Our Minds Fund, Red-tail Land Conservancy Fund, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, Inc. Fund, and the YWCA Fund. His gift would also provide the seed money needed to establish three new funds – Martin Luther King Dream Team Fund, Muncie OUTreach Fund, and NAACP Muncie Branch Fund. Steve understood that giving is more effective when there is long-term sustainable funding, and that structural issues require structural solutions. Through the establishment of these three new funds, he was creating an opportunity for others to support and strengthen causes that mattered to him. Steve’s reach extended beyond Muncie. From helping people have clean water by raising money for well-drilling in Sudan through Water is Basic, to visiting Poland with Holocaust survivor, Eva Kor, Steve believed we live in a global community. It is the human connections we make as individuals that make things better for everyone. “He did good things,” said Steve’s sister, Diane Hoffman. “He was driven to help those who were marginalized or down on their luck. He encouraged others, too. By starting these funds, he was nudging others to continue the work that brings people together.” Steve was quoted as saying, “Well - I don’t guess this world is going to make itself into a better place - so - I guess that is just gonna have to be our job.” His financial gift near the end of his life was just one of the many ways that Steve was able to make the world better. Steve passed away on April 21, less than a month after his gifts were realized. Each of these designated funds provides distributions to the organizations named either annually or upon request to provide long-term sustainable support. Anyone may contribute to these funds and to help them grow and provide more support to these important community organizations. “This organization means so much to me and many others in the community,” said Laura Janney, founder and director of Muncie OUTreach. “It’s important that we are here in Muncie. Steve’s gift will keep us going for a long time, especially as other people build upon what he began.” No matter the amount, the timing, the charitable interest, or the gift vehicle, the Foundation can help you achieve your charitable goals. Through our more than 300 funds, The Community Foundation can provide donors with the right options that allow them to support the specific causes and organizations that matter most to them during their lifetimes and beyond.
2020 THIRD QUARTER COMPETITIVE GRANTS THE FOUNDATION AWARDS 9 GRANTS TOTALING $87K
We are pleased to announce that $87,746 has been awarded to 9 nonprofit organizations during the third Quarterly Competitive Grant cycle of 2020.
season, including community concerts and scholarships to student participants. Rehearsals and concerts will be modified to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Beneficence Family Scholars received $6,000 to support a program expansion that provides residential options for single parent households working toward post-secondary education attainment.
for the “Brigadoon in Concert” performance for school children and other outreach and educational programming.
College Mentors for Kids, Inc. received
Muncie Action Plan received $11,096
$10,000 to provide mentoring opportunities by matching elementary-aged children from across Muncie and Delaware County with Ball State University student volunteers. This program may utilize virtual or a hybrid model this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Destiny Christian Center International, Inc. received $15,000 for facility updates
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East Central Indiana Chamber Orchestra received $4,000 for the 2020-2021
and improvements including replacement of childcare room furnishings, repairing damaged windows, interior wall repair and painting, playground equipment at the newly acquired Destiny Christian Academy-Central Childcare Center.
Masterworks Chorale, Inc. received $6,900
to provide organizational capacity support including the Neighborhood Coordinator position.
Muncie Land Bank received $10,000 to
acquire and maintain vacant, abandoned, and blighted properties in the City of Muncie for public and private development.
Whitely Community Council received
$10,750 to support general operations.
Youth Opportunity Center, Inc. received
$14,000 to create additional outdoor meeting spaces to allow for maintaining social distancing between youth and family programming.
Third Quarter Competitive Grants have
been awarded from The Unrestricted Fund of The Community Foundation and the following funds:
5000th Charitable Fund, Inc. Fund, Gary Addison Fund,
Stefan and Joan Anderson Unrestricted Fund, The Endowment for the Arts Fund, Ball Corporation Community Betterment Fund, Bassett Family Fund, Pat and Jane Botts Fund, Jane Harrell Buckles Fund, Patrick and Marilyn Cleary Fund,
Gordon and Pam Cox Fund, John and Janice Fisher Quality of Place Endowment Fund, Mike and Cathy Galliher Fund, Julian and Suzanne Gresham Fund, Jane E. Hughes Fund,
KAKATU Foundation/David and Joanna Meeks Fund, Laura Stanley Keppler Fund, Francis Lafferty Fund, Jeff and Beth
Lang Fund, John and Katherine Littler Fund, Michael O. and
Nicole T. Lunsford Fund, MutualBank Charitable Foundation Fund, Ontario Systems-Wil Davis and Ron Fauquher Fund,
Jim and Mary Rosema Fund, Shafer/Muncie Power Products Legacy Fund, Jeanne and John Smith Fund, Jeanne and John
Smith Unrestricted Fund, Daniel and Catharine Stewart Fund, Charles and Claudia Sursa Unrestricted Named Endowment
Fund, Gary and Amy Thomas Fund, Wayne E. and Carolyn K.
Thomas Fund, Joseph and Janet Wilson Unrestricted Endowment Fund, and Faye Wingate Fund
