Throughout the past few weeks you’ve repeatedly read about the Rush County Community Foundation’s “community grant funds” if you have read any of our articles.  Hopefully each article has offered some insight in to how the funding works, why these funds are such an important resource to our community, and generally the impact made, but  … Read more

For the second Friday this month, friends of the Rush County Community Foundation closely monitored their phones and computer screens as 8:00PM neared.  When the final buzzer rang, RCCF fans were delighted to officially celebrate the week’s fundraising victory of 560-0 in the Brackets for Good tournament.   Now fully into the third round, the  … Read more

In the 9,796 days since the Rush County Community Foundation was formed, donations have steadily come in to bring the Foundation’s assets from $0 to $17,000,000. The support of our donors from near and far has made each of the days of the Foundation’s existence possible.  The increase in our assets is attributed to each  … Read more

When the final buzzer rang at 8:00PM on Friday evening, friends of the Rush County Community Foundation cheered in excitement that the Foundation moved on to Round 2 of the Brackets for Good tournament.  In an impressive competition between Shares, Inc. and the Foundation, RCCF prevailed with the win 2,862-1,421.   This week, until 8PM  … Read more

The Rush County Community Foundation exists to make an impact in the Rush County community – forever.  However, this impact cannot be made without you.   Hopefully you’ve seen information in the community about our current fundraising drive called “March Matchness” and additionally, our participation in a nationwide basketball-themed fundraising program called Brackets for Good.  … Read more

Imagine living in a community with limited and outdated park amenities, fewer social service agencies to assist those in need, volunteer firefighters without the capacity to safely protect your family, and reduced opportunities for youth activities.   Without the Rush County Community Foundation’s contributions from unrestricted endowment (aka “community grant”) funds, this gloomy depiction could be  … Read more

A few weeks ago, our Foundation Fact Friday article highlighted the types of funds held at the Rush County Community Foundation.  Among the listed funds include a type referred to as “Field of Interest” funds, which comprise 15 of our endowments.   Field of Interest funds are an incredibly special fund type.  These funds benefit  … Read more

The Rush County Community Foundation’s [RCCF] Spring FOI (field-of-interest) Grant deadline is March 1st and the Community Grants letter of intent deadline is May 1st. Application instructions and forms are available at the RCCF office or on the RCCF website. FOI Funds making grants this spring: Shane Young Memorial Soccer Fund – Established by Shane’s  … Read more

Did you know that yesterday, February 8, was National Boy Scouts Day?   Even though we are a day late to celebrating the holiday, it’s never too late to celebrate the hard work of Boy Scouts throughout the nation, including those Scouts here in our community.  One of the ways we recognize the Boy Scouts  … Read more

Once the traditional holiday season passes, the Rush County Community Foundation is quick to welcome our own “season” in February, affectionately referred to as “Scholarship Season” by those close to the Foundation.  Each year, between February and May, the Rush County Community Foundation receives hundreds of applications from local students for a chance at an  … Read more