News and Events

Women's Fund of Vanderburgh County Awards $55,000 Grant!
Visit the Women's Fund website to learn more.

Local Students Recognized at Scholarship Banquet
On Wednesday evening, May 18, 2011, the Vanderburgh Community Foundation held its fifth annual Scholarship Awards Dinner, at which seventeen scholarships were awarded.  In addition to announcing the recipients of thirteen scholarships administered by the Vanderburgh Community Foundation, three Vanderburgh County students were recognized as recipients of the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.  Read press release... 

LECS Recipients and Families Give Back!
A generous group of parents of Vanderburgh County recipients of Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships (LECS) have announced the establishment of the Legacy Scholarship as their plan to give back to our community.  Read more... 

Grants Promote Early Childhood Literacy in Vanderburgh County
Seven nonprofit organizations serving Vanderburgh County have been awarded grants totaling more than $30,000 from the Marilyn J. Klenck Fund for Education and Literacy. Read more... 

We've moved!
As of March 1, 2011, our offices are now located in the Walker Building, formerly Welborn Hospital, at the corner of 6th and Cherry in downtown Evansville. Our address is 401 SE 6th Street, Suite 203, Evansville, Indiana, 47713. Please stop by for a visit!

Foundation Commits to Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty
The Vanderburgh Community Foundation recently announced a three-year commitment to Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty. Learn more...

New Fund Benefits Historic Preservation Week!
Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard Establishes New Fund to Commemorate 20th Wedding Anniversary. Learn more... 

Vanderburgh Community Foundation Assists Professional Advisors
Your community foundation is available to assist professional advisors. Learn more...