Does it accept applications directly?

Yes. The foundation lists unsolicited applications as accepted for its scholarship programs and for its Community Foundation General Grants process. Its scholarship offerings include multiple named awards and locally administered scholarship programs.

What is a typical grant size?

The grant-size distribution is centered in the middle five figures: p25 is $10,000, median is $16,329, and p75 is $33,681. That sits alongside a few much larger grants in the recent record, including multimillion-dollar awards.

Are grants mostly local?

Yes. Geographic scope is local, 92% of grants go to recipients in Indiana, and the top state by grant count is IN. The recent recipient list is dominated by Bloomington organizations, with additional Indiana recipients in Gosport and Indianapolis.

Does the foundation make grants to individuals?

It does not fund individuals directly. Its support for people appears through scholarship programs such as the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, the Community Foundation Scholarship, and named scholarships for local students and Boys & Girls Club members.

Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County

Name: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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BLOOMINGTON, INWebsite8123339016

About Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County

To encourage and manage philanthropic support for the long-term benefit of Monroe County by connecting donors, community resources, and nonprofits to fuel innovative ideas and lasting impact.

Focus Areas

arts and culturesocial and health serviceseducationrecreationbeautification and preservationanimal welfareenvironmentcommunity developmentscholarships and youth education

Funding Style

general operating supportunrestricted supportmission/organizational support

About Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County

A $5,000,000 grant to Friends of Craft Inc, doing business as Stone Age Institute, is the largest recent award in the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc’s grant record. That single gift sits alongside sizable support for local education and community-serving organizations, showing a funder that combines large institutional grants with a broad set of Monroe County commitments. The foundation’s recent awards include Harmony School, Constellation Stage & Screen Inc, Hoosier Wrestling Inc (Indiana Wrestling Rtc), Sycamore Land Trust Inc, and Bloomington Pets Alive Inc Dba Pets Alive Spayneuter Clinic. The pattern points to a place-based foundation funding organizations across education, arts and culture, environment, health, housing-related services, and youth support. Many of its grants are written to further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization, which aligns with its stated role of connecting donors, community resources, and nonprofits for Monroe County’s long-term benefit. Its scholarship work also stands out, with multiple administered scholarship programs for local students and community members. The foundation’s giving is concentrated locally, but the mix of grant sizes ranges from major institutional awards to scholarship-level support.

What Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Funds

Education and scholarships are a visible part of the foundation’s work. Through its scholarship pages, the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc administers local scholarships for students, including the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship and other donor-created awards, as well as the Carl Deal, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for Boys & Girls Club members pursuing post-secondary education or training. The foundation also supports conservation and environmental work. In 2025, it gave $176,491 to Sycamore Land Trust Inc and $149,858 to Conservation Law Center, both in Bloomington. Arts and community life appear as another thread: Constellation Stage & Screen Inc received $793,390 in 2024, while Wonderlab Museum received $58,269 in 2025. Health and social services are also represented through grants to Bloomington Pets Alive Inc Dba Pets Alive Spayneuter Clinic and Beacon Inc.

How Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Gives

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$79M

Total Revenue

$26.2M

Total Expenses

$5.1M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $10K and $34K, with a median of $16K.

25th Percentile

$10K

Median

$16K

75th Percentile

$34K

Geographic Reach

Local11 states funded

Funding intensity

Low

High

Headquarters

Leadership

TINA PETERSON

Accepts unsolicited proposals

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
SYCAMORE LAND TRUST INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$169,386	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CONSERVATION LAW CENTER	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$149,708	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BLOOMINGTON PETS ALIVE INC DBA PETS ALIVE SPAYNEUTER CLINIC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$120,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HEALTHNET FOUNDATION INC	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	$69,833	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MONROE COUNTY HUMANE ASSOCIATION	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$62,881	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
WILDCARE INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$49,500	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
WONDERLAB MUSEUM	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$49,027	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BLOOMINGTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$47,367	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BEACON INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$44,286	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$43,873	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PATHWAYS	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$42,304	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF BLOOMINGTON (UUA)	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$40,341	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
NEW HOPE FOR FAMILIES	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$35,511	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$33,681	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$31,127	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
LOTUS EDUCATION & ARTS FOUNDATION	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$30,576	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
LAKE MONROE WATER FUND INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$30,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MOTHER HUBBARD'S CUPBOARD	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$28,245	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
UPLANDS PEAK SANCTUARY INC	FREEDOM, IN	$25,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FARM TO FAMILY FUND	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$25,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$24,426	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BROWN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY	NASHVILLE, IN	$20,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FRIENDS OF INDIANAPOLIS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL FOUNDATION INC	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	$20,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
RICHLAND BEAN BLOSSOM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION	ELLETTSVILLE, IN	$20,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY RADIO INC (WFHB)	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$20,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HOLLY'S NEST ANIMAL RESCUE	SANFORD, NC	$20,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MIDDLE WAY HOUSE INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$14,656	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MONROE COUNTY CASA-COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$14,126	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
COMMUNITY KITCHEN OF MONROE COUNTY	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$14,043	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MONROE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$13,896	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY ORCHARD	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$12,045	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SHERWOOD OAKS CHRISTIAN CHURCH	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$12,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
GEORGE E ARCHER FOUNDATION INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$10,482	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BLOOMINGTON FOOD POLICY COUNCIL INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$10,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CONSTELLATION STAGE & SCREEN INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$10,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
UNITED WAY OF MONROE COUNTY	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$10,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$10,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
RILEY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	$10,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HARBOR CAMPS INC	MIAMI, FL	$10,000	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
IVY TECH FOUNDATION INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$8,200	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TANDEM COMMUNITY BIRTH CENTER AND POSTPARTUM HOUSE INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$7,850	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SUCCESS SCHOOL	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$7,471	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BLOOMINGTON MEALS ON WHEELS INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$6,807	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BCT MANAGEMENT INCBUSKIRK-CHUMLEY THEATER	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$6,383	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BLOOMINGTON INDIANA INC LOCAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN INC	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$5,807	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY BAND	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$5,265	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PEOPLE AND ANIMAL LEARNING SERVICES INC (PALS)	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$5,196	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS-SOUTHEAST CHAPTER	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$5,196	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF MONROE COUNTY	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$5,196	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA	BLOOMINGTON, IN	$5,196	2026	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

Recipient

Location

Amount

Year

Purpose

SYCAMORE LAND TRUST INC

BLOOMINGTON, IN

$169,386

2026