Kelby Roberts is the 2023 Rush County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient 8th December 2022 Pictured: Keith Perin, RCCF Board President; Kristie Amos, RCCF Program Officer; Jessica Roberts; Kelby Roberts 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient; Ryan Roberts; Karen Brashaber, RCCF Board Vice President; Gerald … Read more
REC Center Update #5: Construction Costs Funded 8th December 2022 Rush County residents have dreamed of a community center for decades. Timing and circumstances never seemed to align. Until now. With construction costs fully funded, the REC Center is happening. … Read more
Surprise Grants for Three Organizations 29th November 2022 Rush County’s nonprofits care for our community’s needs day in and day out. Whether it’s building self-esteem in youth, connecting dogs and cats to their furever homes, or making sure … Read more
Executive Director Position Open 22nd November 2022 Executive Director, Rush County Community Foundation (Rushville, IN) – Since 1991, the Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF) has been a faithful steward and effective conduit for charitable giving. The foundation … Read more
CBAP Update 10th November 2022 Efforts by the Community Based Action Planning (CBAP) committees continue to address some of the most pressing and requested needs of Rush County residents. New partnerships and friendships are forming. … Read more
2022 Cycle II Grantees: Supporting Basic Needs, Safety and Well-Being 10th November 2022 Nonprofits do important work in any community. Sometimes they enhance our minds by teaching us new skills. Or speak to our souls with missions that bring about opportunities to see … Read more
Changes at RCCF 8th November 2022 In bittersweet news, Alisa Winters, Executive Director, has accepted a new position with the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA). Beginning on November 14th, Alisa will be working with IPA’s GIFT (Giving Indiana Funds for … Read more
2022 Field of Interest Fund Grants Awarded 12th October 2022 When a donor is passionate about a certain cause, she or he might start a fund to support projects addressing challenges and making positive progress in that area. These are … Read more
Grantee Update: Rushville Animal Shelter 12th October 2022 2021 Rita Yager Memorial Ag Fund Grant Recipient: $707.98 Submitted by: Kasey Hanna, Director This is the story of Lokie, an emaciated dog we impounded after being left in the … Read more
Gifts of Grain: Tax Benefits for Farmers 13th September 2022 If you’re a farmer looking to reduce your tax burden, RCCF has an option you should consider. Making a gift of grain is an easy way to lower your taxable … Read more
