Non-Profit

By Kelsey Harrington— MUNCIE, IN—The George and Frances Ball Foundation has served the Muncie-Delaware County community and beyond as a funder and thought leader alongside nonprofit organizations for the past 87 years. The founders, George, Frances, and Elisabeth Ball were actively engaged with a number of causes focused on improving livability and educational attainment. Ultimately, this passion and intention is what drives the Foundation’s activities, including grantmaking, today. Earlier this month, the Foundation’s second quarter grants were reviewed and awarded…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $411,897 in Community Grants this week. Community Grants provide nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County with the opportunity to apply for funding to support their work. Grants are awarded to address the broad needs of Muncie and Delaware County in arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services. Organizations interested in applying for funding are encouraged to connect with the Foundation’s…

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN — Established in 2022, the Nonprofit Support Network (NSN) is a capacity-building organization dedicated to supporting nonprofits in Muncie-Delaware County. The organization provides workshops, peer networking opportunities, an on-line portal of resources, tailored support for nonprofits, and more. Originally developed by The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County in consultation with five other local organizations, NSN’s programs and services are designed to provide practical resources for nonprofit Executive Directors/CEOs, staff, board members, and volunteers…

By Kristen McConnell, Vice President of Mission Advancement— MUNCIE, IN—Embark on a Journey of Discovery with Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center’s Innovative Preschool Programs. Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center is thrilled to announce the launch of our enriching preschool programs for ages 3, 4, and 5. Rooted in the esteemed Reggio Emilia philosophy, our curriculum blends traditional preschool structure with cutting-edge teaching methods to ignite a passion for learning in every child. Scholarships are available for families who…

By Marcy Minton— MUNCIE, IN—As a major funder supporting many local nonprofits in our community, The Community Foundation has a broad view of the work being done to make Muncie and Delaware County a great place to call home. In fact, Muncie has been ranked first in charitable giving and second in civic engagement according to Sagamore Institute’s Public Good Index (PGI). We are fortunate to have neighbors who are willing to give of their time and talent. Muncie is…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—The Training, Resource, & Advocacy Connector (TRAC) has awarded more than $210,000 to early care and learning (ECL) providers in eight East Central Indiana counties. This is the first time TRAC has provided this opportunity for ECL providers to apply for funding as part of its Regional Activity Support efforts. “We were pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming response to our Regional Activity Support (RAS) program, reflecting the vibrant engagement and dedication in our communities,” said Lucinda…