COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BLOOMINGTON AND MONROE COUNTY INC
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Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc.
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 1990 to manage philanthropic support for the long-term benefit of Bloomington and Monroe County. The foundation focuses on connecting caring people, important causes, and community resources to foster innovation and lasting impact.
Mission and Vision
The foundation's mission is centered around creating a vibrant, equitable, and inclusive community where every individual can thrive. This is achieved through partnerships, collaborations, and generosity, emphasizing the importance of community dialogue, grantmaking, and donor engagement to address pressing needs and seize opportunities.
Initiatives and Grants
- Education and Learning: The foundation has supported numerous initiatives in education, including Monroe Smart Start for high-quality pre-K, FIRST Robotics programs, and job training initiatives. It has invested over $1.6 million in early education, benefiting 250 more children annually[1].
- Leadership Initiatives: These include supporting Regional Opportunity Initiatives to advance economic prosperity and the STRIDE Coalition for a crisis diversion center. The foundation also promotes impact investing to address local needs creatively[1].
- Grants and Endowment: As of recent reports, the foundation has awarded grants to over 380 local nonprofit organizations, totaling around $21 million, with a growing endowment supporting these efforts[5]. Historically, it has awarded more than $28 million in grants to over 400 nonprofits[4].
Funding and Support
The foundation is powered by the generosity of individuals, families, and businesses. Over its first 30 years, donations totaled $44 million, supporting various community projects and initiatives[1]. The Lilly Endowment has also provided significant grants to support initiatives such as reducing unsheltered homelessness and strengthening early childhood education[2][5].
[1] https://cfbmc.org/30-years/ [2] https://cfbmc.org [3] https://cfmcpa.org/history/ [4] https://www.bloomingtonedc.com/directory/p/item/24543/community-foundation-of-bloomington-&-monroe-county [5] https://mcpl.info/commorg/community-foundation-bloomington-and-monroe-county
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News
⚠️ Deadlines are coming up for FOUR Community Foundation scholarship opportunities. Don't forget to submit your applications! 🎓 Ag Day and Stinesville apps due Monday, Mar 31. Deal and Shipp apps due Sun, Apr 6. Learn more about these and other educational scholarships at: https://cfbmc.org/lasting-impact/apply-for-a-scholarship/ Have questions? We're here to help! Give us a call or reach out to Program Manager Marcus Whited. (fb)
🎓 Scholarship opportunity! The Shipp Scholarship honors the lives and legacy of Gene and Doris. Eligible candidates are high school seniors and adults pursuing post-secondary education. Up to $1,700 available! Apps due April 6 > https://cfbmc.org/lasting-impact/apply-for-a-scholarship/shipp/ (fb)
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Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Powered by Giving Leadership Initiatives Education SCHOLARSHIPS Endowment Matching Recent News See more recent news Powered by Giving The Community Foundation was established in 1990 to encourage and manage philanthropic support for the longterm benefit of the community and all its residents. Powered by the generosity of individuals families and businesses the Community Foundation fuels innovative ideas and lasting impact. We make grants offer expertise and collaborate to meet our communitys most pressing needs and seize its most important opportunities. Learn More Follow Us 100 S.
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