NEWS
Latest RCCF Updates
Changes at RCCF
In bittersweet news, Alisa Winters, Executive Director, has accepted a new position with the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA). Beginning on November 14th, Alisa will be working with IPA’s GIFT (Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow) Technical Assistance Program for Indiana Community Foundations. In this role, she will be the Technical Assistance Advisor, providing
2022 Field of Interest Fund Grants Awarded
When a donor is passionate about a certain cause, she or he might start a fund to support projects addressing challenges and making positive progress in that area. These are known as Field of Interest Funds. Each fall local nonprofits and educators are invited to apply. This
Grantee Update: Rushville Animal Shelter
2021 Rita Yager Memorial Ag Fund Grant Recipient: $707.98 Submitted by: Kasey Hanna, Director This is the story of Lokie, an emaciated dog we impounded after being left in the back yard to die. The camera and video recorder we were able to purchase thanks to the Rita
Gifts of Grain: Tax Benefits for Farmers
If you’re a farmer looking to reduce your tax burden, RCCF has an option you should consider. Making a gift of grain is an easy way to lower your taxable income while benefiting your community. When grain is donated at the time of sale, it is not
CBAP Projects Update: Progress!
A home on the worldwide web for everything to love about Rush County, completed downtown beautification projects and wonderful parks programming. These are just of few of the positive changes enacted and inspired by the Community Based Action Planning (CBAP) process. And we’re not finished yet. Projects
2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is a life-changing opportunity for one graduating Rush County senior each year. The application is now open and due by 9/15/2022 11:59:59 PM. Here is everything you need to know to apply, straight from the source. Our thanks to RCHS for filming Kristie’s
