To inspire generosity; gather & grow community leaders; and to act to ensure that Bartholomew County is an exceptional place for all to live, learn, work & play.
HERITAGE FUND - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY INC is based in Columbus, IN. It reported annual grants of $14,516,961 and total assets of $110,312,886 on its latest 990 year on file, 2025. Its stated work includes youth development, downtown vitality, arts, culture, architecture and design, scholarships and student support, grantmaking to local nonprofits, and legacy and planned giving. Recent grantmaking shows support for local institutions and community organizations in Bartholomew County. Among the largest recent grants were $1,735,000 to FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (COLUMBUS, IN), $1,172,927 to LANDMARK COLUMBUS FOUNDATION (COLUMBUS, IN), and $697,299 to COLUMBUS CAPITAL FOUNDATION (COLUMBUS, IN). Other notable grants include $471,559 to FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH (COLUMBUS, IN), $418,613 to COMMUNITY EDUCATION COALITION (COLUMBUS, IN), and $196,946 to BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (COLUMBUS, IN). The foundation’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $74,750 at the 75th percentile. Leadership is listed as EDITH BLAKESLEE.
Recent grantmaking spans youth development, downtown vitality, arts and culture, education, and community heritage. The Community Fund Grants program supports local nonprofit organizations in Bartholomew County and prioritizes youth development, downtown vitality, and arts, culture, architecture and design. Scholarship activity is another visible part of the portfolio through the Heritage Fund Scholarship Program, Brown Music Awards – a Classical Tradition, and the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Notable grants include $1,735,000 to FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (COLUMBUS, IN), $1,172,927 to LANDMARK COLUMBUS FOUNDATION (COLUMBUS, IN), and $471,559 to FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH (COLUMBUS, IN). Grants also supported the BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (COLUMBUS, IN), the OFFICE OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT (COLUMBUS, IN), and KIDSCOMMONS (COLUMBUS, IN).
HERITAGE FUND - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY INC gives locally and most often in Indiana. Its typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $74,750 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list shows both large operating or project grants and scholarship-related awards. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including Brown Music Awards – a Classical Tradition, the Heritage Fund Scholarship Program, the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, and Community Fund Grants. The Community Fund Grants program awards over $700,000 annually through a competitive process for local nonprofit organizations.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $75K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$75K
EDITH BLAKESLEE
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HERITAGE FUND - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY INC gives most often in Indiana, and 96% of its grants go to recipients in IN. Its grantmaking is concentrated in the United States, with 171 grants recorded and 100.0% in the US. The recent grants list is dominated by Columbus, IN recipients, including FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, LANDMARK COLUMBUS FOUNDATION, COLUMBUS CAPITAL FOUNDATION, FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH, and COMMUNITY EDUCATION COALITION.
Yes, several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including Brown Music Awards – a Classical Tradition, the Heritage Fund Scholarship Program, the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, and Community Fund Grants. The Columbus Park Foundation - Chuck Wilt Scholarship Endowment Fund is listed as not accepting unsolicited applications.
Its stated focus areas include youth development, downtown vitality, arts, culture, architecture and design, scholarships and student support, grantmaking to local nonprofits, and legacy and planned giving. Active programs also fund music scholarships, higher education scholarships, history and preservation, STEM education, parks, and community spaces.
Its typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $74,750 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also range from scholarship awards of $3,500 to larger grants above $1 million.
It is based in Columbus, IN and gives most often in Indiana. The data shows 96% of grants go to recipients in IN, and the recipient country distribution is entirely US-based.
Recent recipients include FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (COLUMBUS, IN), LANDMARK COLUMBUS FOUNDATION (COLUMBUS, IN), COLUMBUS CAPITAL FOUNDATION (COLUMBUS, IN), FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH (COLUMBUS, IN), COMMUNITY EDUCATION COALITION (COLUMBUS, IN), and BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (COLUMBUS, IN).
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations may apply for grant funds for youth participants with financial barriers to sports or fitness participation.
Deadline: Quarterly deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. The page states the current application window is October 1-December 31, 2026.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving Bartholomew County residents; applications should align with the listed Areas of Impact. A letter of intent (LOI) is required one week prior to the application deadline.
Deadline: April 3 and September 25 annually; LOI due one week before each application deadline.
Who can apply: Local veterinarians may request funds for dogs in need and dogs waiting to be adopted from local shelters; the program works with Bartholomew County Humane Society, Animal Care Services, and hearts4paws.
Deadline: Funds are administered annually on a first-come, first-served basis; no fixed deadline is stated.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANDMARK COLUMBUS FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, IN | $782,001 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| COMMUNITY EDUCATION COALITION | COLUMBUS, IN | $368,427 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH | COLUMBUS, IN | $288,488 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| OFFICE OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT | COLUMBUS, IN | $223,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | COLUMBUS, IN | $211,781 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| OUR HOSPICE OF SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA | COLUMBUS, IN | $209,586 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC | COLUMBUS, IN | $179,232 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BARTHOLOMEW CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL CORP | COLUMBUS, IN | $165,071 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | COLUMBUS, IN | $156,326 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | COLUMBUS, IN | $149,610 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNITED WAY OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY | COLUMBUS, IN | $121,214 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| TURNING POINT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES | COLUMBUS, IN | $107,404 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, IN | $83,774 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CHILDREN INC | COLUMBUS, IN | $77,873 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MILL RACE CENTER INC | COLUMBUS, IN | $75,400 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FLAT ROCK-HAWCREEK SCHOOL CORPORATION | HOPE, IN | $73,873 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| KIDSCOMMONS | COLUMBUS, IN | $70,461 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| TGR FOUNDATION | IRVINE, IN | $65,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CENTERSTONE | COLUMBUS, IN | $54,621 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| COLUMBUS AREA ARTS COUNCIL | COLUMBUS, IN | $54,406 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ECUMENICAL ASSEMBLY OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY CHURCHESLOVE CHAPEL | COLUMBUS, IN | $50,445 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SCOTT COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | SCOTTSBURG, IN | $45,337 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | COLUMBUS, IN | $45,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| IU FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, IN | $42,209 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART AND DESIGN | COLUMBUS, IN | $27,203 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BARTHOLOMEW READS COUNCIL | COLUMBUS, IN | $26,823 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| INDIANA BAR FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $25,474 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FAMILY SERVICE INC | COLUMBUS, IN | $25,318 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FRANKLIN COLLEGE | FRANKLIN, IN | $25,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| REACH COLUMBUS INC | COLUMBUS, IN | $23,698 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | COLUMBUS, IN | $22,290 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SU CASA | COLUMBUS, IN | $21,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| THRIVE-ALLIANCE | COLUMBUS, IN | $18,837 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| INDIANA YOUTH GROUP | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $17,631 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| JENNINGS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | NORTH VERNON, IN | $17,209 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL | COLUMBUS, IN | $17,137 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MILL RACE THEATRE COMPANY | COLUMBUS, IN | $17,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| LINCOLN-CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY CENTER | COLUMBUS, IN | $16,519 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY CONSERVATION COUNCIL INC | COLUMBUS, IN | $15,600 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CHAIN BREAKER MINISTRIES INC | COLUMBUS, IN | $15,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | COLUMBUS, IN | $14,981 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ST BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC PARISH | COLUMBUS, IN | $14,967 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | COLUMBUS, IN | $13,047 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FRIENDS OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES | COLUMBUS, IN | $12,030 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SANDI'S CLOSET INC | COLUMBUS, IN | $11,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH | COLUMBUS, IN | $10,451 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RECOVERY CAFE COLUMBUS | COLUMBUS, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BELOVED | COLUMBUS, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ARTS FOR LEARNING | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $9,780 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION - GREATER INDIANA CHAPTER | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $9,059 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COALITION
$368,427TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
$223,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC
$179,232TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BARTHOLOMEW CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL CORP
$165,071TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$156,326TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
$149,610TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
UNITED WAY OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY
$121,214TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
$83,774TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CHILDREN INC
$77,873TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MILL RACE CENTER INC
$75,400TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FLAT ROCK-HAWCREEK SCHOOL CORPORATION
$73,873TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
KIDSCOMMONS
$70,461TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CENTERSTONE
$54,621TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
COLUMBUS AREA ARTS COUNCIL
$54,406TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ECUMENICAL ASSEMBLY OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY CHURCHESLOVE CHAPEL
$50,445TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SCOTT COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$45,337TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
$45,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART AND DESIGN
$27,203TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BARTHOLOMEW READS COUNCIL
$26,823TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FAMILY SERVICE INC
$25,318TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FRANKLIN COLLEGE
$25,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
REACH COLUMBUS INC
$23,698TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$22,290TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SU CASA
$21,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
THRIVE-ALLIANCE
$18,837TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
JENNINGS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$17,209TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL
$17,137TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MILL RACE THEATRE COMPANY
$17,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY CONSERVATION COUNCIL INC
$15,600TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CHAIN BREAKER MINISTRIES INC
$15,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$14,981TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ST BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC PARISH
$14,967TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$13,047TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FRIENDS OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES
$12,030TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SANDI'S CLOSET INC
$11,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
$10,451TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
RECOVERY CAFE COLUMBUS
$10,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BELOVED
$10,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION