The Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF) builds bridges to support the future of Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc directs all of its recent grantmaking to Montgomery County, Indiana, with every listed grant going to a recipient in the state. A large share of the foundation’s giving is built around community spaces and local institutions: the biggest recent grant was $1,435,209 to Mccf Bridge for general support, followed by $1,326,137 in 2024 for the same purpose. That pattern points to a funder that uses major allocations to support a local vehicle for community investment, while also making a wide set of smaller competitive and program grants. The grant list shows support for city government, schools, libraries, youth programs, cultural organizations, health providers, and basic-needs groups. Examples include $475,000 to the City of Crawfordsville for Frances Wooden Park, $100,453 to the Boys and Girls Club for general support, and $109,166 to Trinity Mission of Montgomery Co for transport/programs. Other awards reach the Crawfordsville Community School Corporation, Sugar Creek Players, the Free Clinic, and the Youth Service Bureau. Scholarships are also part of the foundation’s structure, alongside unrestricted and field-of-interest funding.
Arts and culture appears in grants to Sugar Creek Players for equip/renovations and to the Cultural Foundation for general support. Historic preservation also shows up through the Historical Society, which received grants in both 2023 and 2024. In education, the foundation funded Crawfordsville Community School Corporation for furniture/welfare and North Montgomery Community School Corporation for education/health, while the Crawfordsville District Public Library received general support/literacy funding. Early childhood and youth-serving work appears through New Beginnings Child Care, Youth Service Bureau, and the Boys and Girls Club. Health and human services are visible in support to the Free Clinic, Grace & Mercy Food Pantry, Fish for supplies for needy, and United Way of Montgomery County for general support. The foundation also funds local parks and public amenities, including Frances Wooden Park and a playground in Ladoga.
The typical grant size is moderate for a community foundation: the 25th percentile is $11,400, the median is $23,600, and the 75th percentile is $45,635. Recent giving also includes a few very large awards, but most grants cluster below $50,000. The foundation uses several vehicles: unrestricted and field-of-interest grant cycles, scholarship programs, and named funds such as the Women's Legacy Fund. Its grant programs accept unsolicited applications. Recipients recur across years in the recent grants list, including Mccf Bridge, the City of Crawfordsville, Youth Service Bureau, Cultural Foundation, Historical Society, and United Way of Montgomery County.
$2.3M
$70.9M
$7.4M
$4.2M
Most grants fall between $11K and $46K, with a median of $24K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$24K
75th Percentile
$46K
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Grantmaking is local and entirely Indiana-based in the available data, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Crawfordsville is the main recipient city, appearing across schools, cultural groups, health organizations, and city entities. Other recipient places include Ladoga and Waveland, along with Lafayette for Trinity Mission of Montgomery Co. The pattern stays within Montgomery County and nearby communities in Indiana.
The foundation funds a broad set of local organizations in Montgomery County, including arts and culture groups, schools, libraries, youth programs, health providers, human services organizations, historical groups, and public entities. Recent recipients include the Boys and Girls Club, Crawfordsville Community School Corporation, the Free Clinic, and the Historical Society.
Yes. It administers MCCF Scholarships, including donor-established scholarships for Montgomery County students, and it also runs a Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for a Montgomery County student. The scholarship programs serve Crawfordsville High School, North Montgomery High School, Southmont High School, and non-traditional students.
Yes. The active grant programs list says the MCCF Unrestricted Grant Cycle, Competitive Grant Cycles, and Field of Interest Grants accept unsolicited applications. These programs are open to Montgomery County, Indiana nonprofit organizations and, in the case of field-of-interest funds, to organizations or individuals that meet the fund purpose.
Typical grants are in the tens of thousands of dollars. The 25th percentile is $11,400, the median is $23,600, and the 75th percentile is $45,635. Recent awards also include larger grants such as $475,000 to the City of Crawfordsville and $100,453 to the Boys and Girls Club.
Yes. The geographic scope is listed as local, and 100% of grants in the recipient country distribution went to U.S. organizations. The grants shown in the data all go to Indiana recipients, with most in Crawfordsville and other Montgomery County communities.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Montgomery County Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eligible nonprofits apply through MCCF's grant process; the Women’s Legacy Fund is reviewed in the spring and fall cycles.
Deadline: 2026 Spring Grant applications due Thursday, April 9 at 5:00 p.m.; 2026 Fall Grant applications due Monday, October 12 at 5:00 p.m.
Who can apply: Montgomery County nonprofit whose work for the community would benefit from a grant; applicants should review grant guidelines and schedule an appointment before applying. Required attachments include board information, board support resolution/minutes, financial documents, budget, and other supporting materials.
Deadline: 2026 Spring Grant applications due Thursday, April 9 at 5:00 p.m.; 2026 Fall Grant applications due Monday, October 12 at 5:00 p.m.
Who can apply: Subject to the individual Field of Interest fund's stated purpose and eligibility. Public schools may apply on behalf of students for some funds. See the Field of Interest brochure for details.
Deadline: Proposals are accepted at any time while funds remain available (no fixed cycle).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCCF BRIDGE | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $1,435,209 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TRINITY MISSION OF MONTGOMERY CO | LAFAYETTE, IN | $109,166 | 2025 | TRANSPORT/PROGRAMS |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $100,453 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CITY OF CRAWFORDSVILLE | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $92,745 | 2025 | GERNAL SUPPORT |
| TOWN OF LADOGA | LADOGA, IN | $74,425 | 2025 | PLAYGROUND |
| YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $63,183 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $40,825 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $32,900 | 2025 | TEACHER GRANTS |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $31,657 | 2025 | HISTORIC PRESERV |
| CULTURAL FOUNDATION | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $28,333 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CRAWFORDSVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $25,250 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY FREE CLINIC | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $25,243 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CRAWFORDSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $23,813 | 2025 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| GROWING IN GOD & FUZZY BEAR MINISTRY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE | LADOGA, IN | $22,315 | 2025 | FACILITY IMPROVEMENT |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $20,000 | 2025 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE |
| THROUGH THE GATE | LINDEN, IN | $19,000 | 2025 | ROOF REPAIRS |
| ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $17,423 | 2025 | HVAC INSTALLATION |
| SOUTH MONTGOMERY SCHOOL CORP | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $16,010 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $15,290 | 2025 | MED SERVICE/SUPPLIES |
| HISTORIC LADOGA | LADOGA, IN | $14,110 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $13,175 | 2025 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| CRAWFORDSVILLE MAIN STREET | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $12,220 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FAMILY CRISIS SHELTER | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $11,130 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FISH | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $10,471 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GRACE & MERCY FOOD PANTRY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | EXPANSION PROJECT |
| CRAWFORDSVILLE ADULT RESOURCE ACADEMY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $9,800 | 2025 | JAIL PROGRAM |
| LEW WALLACE PRESERVATION SOCIETY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $8,775 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW HOPE PRESCHOOL | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $8,141 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DARLINGTON FOREVER INC | DARLINGTON, IN | $7,350 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ABILITIES SERVICES | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $7,005 | 2025 | PARKING LOT IMPROV. |
| CARNEGIE MUSEUM | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $7,000 | 2025 | EXHIBITS |
| CRAWFORDSVILLE PARK & REC | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $6,121 | 2025 | CAMP MILLIGAN INTERN |
| MCCF BRIDGE | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $1,326,137 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CITY OF CRAWFORDSVILLE | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $475,000 | 2024 | FRANCES WOODEN PARK |
| CRAWFORDSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $80,003 | 2024 | FURNITURE/WELFARE |
| SUGAR CREEK PLAYERS | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $76,719 | 2024 | EQUIP/RENOVATIONS |
| YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $62,400 | 2024 | GEN SUPP/PROGRAMS |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4H | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $60,000 | 2024 | BUILDING IMPROV. |
| CULTURAL FOUNDATION | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $59,375 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $50,214 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CRAWFORDSVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $39,896 | 2024 | GEN SUPP/LITERACY |
| FISH | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $39,280 | 2024 | SUPPLIES FOR NEEDY |
| UNITED WAY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $34,750 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $32,754 | 2024 | GENERAL / REPAIRS |
| FREE CLINIC | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $32,197 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $26,030 | 2024 | TEACHER GRANTS |
| MASONIC TEMPLE | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $25,500 | 2024 | RESTORATION/PLANNING |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $21,250 | 2024 | NEW HOME BUILD |
| WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $20,185 | 2024 | GEN SUPP/PROGRAMS |
| NEW HOPE PRESCHOOL | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | $18,375 | 2024 | OUTDOOR CLASSROOM |
MCCF BRIDGE
$1,435,209GENERAL SUPPORT
TRINITY MISSION OF MONTGOMERY CO
$109,166TRANSPORT/PROGRAMS
CITY OF CRAWFORDSVILLE
$92,745GERNAL SUPPORT
TOWN OF LADOGA
$74,425PLAYGROUND
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
$63,183PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
$40,825GENERAL SUPPORT
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
$32,900TEACHER GRANTS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$31,657HISTORIC PRESERV
CULTURAL FOUNDATION
$28,333GENERAL SUPPORT
CRAWFORDSVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
$25,250GENERAL SUPPORT
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FREE CLINIC
$25,243GENERAL SUPPORT
CRAWFORDSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
$23,813HEALTH/WELLNESS
GROWING IN GOD & FUZZY BEAR MINISTRY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
$22,315FACILITY IMPROVEMENT
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$20,000EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
THROUGH THE GATE
$19,000ROOF REPAIRS
ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
$17,423HVAC INSTALLATION
SOUTH MONTGOMERY SCHOOL CORP
$16,010GENERAL SUPPORT
WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER
$15,290MED SERVICE/SUPPLIES
HISTORIC LADOGA
$14,110GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTH MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
$13,175HEALTH/WELLNESS
CRAWFORDSVILLE MAIN STREET
$12,220GENERAL SUPPORT
FAMILY CRISIS SHELTER
$11,130GENERAL SUPPORT
FISH
$10,471OPERATING SUPPORT
GRACE & MERCY FOOD PANTRY
$10,000EXPANSION PROJECT
CRAWFORDSVILLE ADULT RESOURCE ACADEMY
$9,800JAIL PROGRAM
LEW WALLACE PRESERVATION SOCIETY
$8,775GENERAL SUPPORT
NEW HOPE PRESCHOOL
$8,141GENERAL SUPPORT
DARLINGTON FOREVER INC
$7,350GENERAL SUPPORT
ABILITIES SERVICES
$7,005PARKING LOT IMPROV.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM
$7,000EXHIBITS
CRAWFORDSVILLE PARK & REC
$6,121CAMP MILLIGAN INTERN
MCCF BRIDGE
$1,326,137GENERAL SUPPORT
CITY OF CRAWFORDSVILLE
$475,000FRANCES WOODEN PARK
CRAWFORDSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
$80,003FURNITURE/WELFARE
SUGAR CREEK PLAYERS
$76,719EQUIP/RENOVATIONS
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
$62,400GEN SUPP/PROGRAMS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4H
$60,000BUILDING IMPROV.
CULTURAL FOUNDATION
$59,375GENERAL SUPPORT
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$50,214GENERAL SUPPORT
CRAWFORDSVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
$39,896GEN SUPP/LITERACY
FISH
$39,280SUPPLIES FOR NEEDY
UNITED WAY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
$34,750GENERAL SUPPORT
FREE CLINIC
$32,197GENERAL SUPPORT
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
$26,030TEACHER GRANTS
MASONIC TEMPLE
$25,500RESTORATION/PLANNING
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$21,250NEW HOME BUILD
WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER
$20,185GEN SUPP/PROGRAMS
NEW HOPE PRESCHOOL
$18,375OUTDOOR CLASSROOM