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RCCF’s Donors Meet GIFT VIII Match Goal
We are thrilled to announce that the GIFT VIII matching grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. has been met a full year before the December 2025 deadline, adding $1,237,500 to RCCF assets. Thank you to the community for donating $262,500 to RCCF’s unrestricted Community Grants Funds! These gifts
Along Came 2024
Just when we thought 2023 might be our biggest year yet, along came 2024. A LOT happened in December. GIFT VIII has the potential to change the trajectory of Rush County. Another $5M investment from Lilly Endowment coupled with $787,500 for endowed, unrestricted Community Grants Funds and
Our Thanks to Ben Wicker and Phil Kuhn
As 2024 came to an end, so did the terms of two long-time RCCF board members, Ben Wicker and Phil Kuhn. Both served six years and took on the role of president during their tenure. We’re grateful for their expertise, leadership, and service! And to their families for
GIFT VIII Match Met!
Rush County, you are amazing! Your generosity has paid off – big time. THANK YOU for wrapping up Lilly Endowment’s GIFT VIII match! What does this mean? $787,500 will be added to unrestricted Community Grants Funds (including 9 new funds!) and $450,000 will go toward the sustainability
RCCF to Receive $5,000,000 in New Lilly Endowment Funding
Contact: Chris May December 18, 2024 (765) 938-1177, ext 1 | cmay@rushcountyfoundation.org The Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF) has received a grant of $5,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the Community Leadership Implementation Grants component of the eighth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for
Early Learning Indiana Awards $158,000 Grant for LCC Childcare Provider
The Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF) is the recipient of a $158,000 grant from Early Learning Indiana (ELI). These funds will be utilized by Westminster Preschool, the provider selected for the 72-seat childcare center at the Love Community Center (LCC). “We are very appreciative of the grant
