On August 19, the Community Foundation gathered with nonprofit partners and donors to celebrate an extraordinary milestone—the successful conclusion of the Strengthening Monroe County Nonprofits Endowment Matching Campaign. The event honored 18 local nonprofit organizations that worked tirelessly to secure matching funds and build lasting endowments to strengthen their missions for years to come.
Launched by the Community Foundation in 2024, the campaign offered nonprofits an opportunity to raise endowed funds with a dollar-for-dollar match. Thanks to the collective generosity of community members, businesses, and donor-advised fundholders, the campaign raised $1,368,490.
- $800,320 was raised directly by participating nonprofits.
- $568,170 was contributed as matching funds by the Community Foundation.
These funds are now permanently endowed, ensuring that each participating nonprofit has a source of sustainable funding to support its mission today and in the future.
Congratulations to the 18 participating organizations:
- Beacon
- Buskirk-Chumley Theater
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington
- Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana
- Community Kitchen
- Conservation Law Center
- Constellation Stage & Screen
- Lake Monroe Water Fund
- Meals on Wheels
- Monroe County Humane Association
- Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
- New Hope for Families
- Pathways (formerly Monroe County United Ministries)
- Sycamore Land Trust
- United Way of South Central Indiana
- USA International Harp Competition
- WFHB Community Radio
- WonderLab
While the campaign has concluded, the impact is only just beginning. Each endowed fund will continue to grow and generate annual distributions, creating reliable streams of income that sustain vital services—from feeding neighbors in need and supporting families with children, to advancing the arts, protecting the environment, and more.
Thank You
We extend heartfelt gratitude to every donor, volunteer, and partner who contributed to this campaign. Your generosity has created a permanent legacy for Monroe County, ensuring that the nonprofits we value so deeply have the resources they need to thrive.