Donor Story: The Deep Roots of the Liggett Family In the yard of the Liggett Family’s farm stands an impressive maple tree. Its thick trunk separates into many branches, growing both tall and wide. No doubt its roots run … Read more
New Executive Director Hired 1st February 2023 After a thorough search, we’re excited to announce that we have found our next executive director. Please join us in welcoming Chris May to RCCF! Chris comes to us … Read more
2022 Impact Update: Postcard #2 24th January 2023 Download a pdf of the postcard. PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHRIS MAY! Chris comes to us as the successful long-time Executive Director of the Indiana … Read more
A Look Back at the Wins of 2022 10th January 2023 Opportunities that pitted our assets against our community’s challenges defined 2022. We were up to the contest because of our excellent team, headed by you – our generous supporters. Take … Read more
Grantee Update: Benjamin Rush Middle School 6th January 2023 2022 Grant Recipient $3884: Rita Yager Memorial Ag Grant Fund ($1400)/Rush County Ag Fund ($365.37)/Rush County Education Fund ($503.94)/Rush to Action Fund ($1400) Submitted by: Shantel Cartwright, 8th Grade Benjamin … Read more
QCDs Can Make a Big Impact 4th January 2023 If you’re 70½ or older with an IRA, you can make a big difference for your community – and your taxes – with a QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution). When you … Read more
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
