News and Events

Women's Fund of Vanderburgh County Awards $50,000 Grant!
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2009 Spirit of Giving Awards Recipients Named

On Thursday, October 29, the Vanderburgh Community Foundation's Spirit of Giving celebration celebrated the giving spirit and recognized 20 nominees for the 2009 Spirit of Giving Awards.  Click here to read about the award recipients.

Scholarships Awarded at Annual Banquet
The Vanderburgh Community Foundation hosted students and their families, along with scholarship founders, at an award banquet held at the Evansville Country Club on May 5. In all, 13 scholarships were awarded. Learn more...

We've Moved
On February 24, 2009, the Vanderburgh Community Foundation moved to Suite 220 of the Court Building at 123 N.W. Fourth Street. The Court Building is located at the intersection of 4th and Vine in downtown Evansville, across the street from the south side of the Old Courthouse. Stop in to see us!

New! eNewsletters for Planned Giving
Stay up-to-date on changes in charitable giving, estate planning and tax law with your FREE subscription to GiftLegacy, a newsletter for people interested in giving to the causes they care about using planned giving tools, or GiftLaw, a newsletter designed for professional advisors that provides a full range of the most current options for arranging bequests and other types of planned gifts. Learn more...

Economic Rescue Package Includes Help for Charities
Your Community Foundation can help turn your individual retirement accounts (IRAs) into tax-saving charitable gifts. New tax benefits allow more people to experience the joy of giving during their lifetimes. Learn more...

Women Continue to Make a Difference in our Community!
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New Fund Benefits Historic Preservation Week!
Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard Establishes New Fund to Commemorate 20th Wedding Anniversary. Learn more... 

Scholarship Fund Established to Honor Loved One
The family and friends of Thomas Walls have established a scholarship fund in his memory.  Learn more...

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