South Madison Community Foundation

About South Madison Community Foundation

South Madison Community Foundation’s recent grantmaking is anchored by youth support and community institutions in Pendleton and nearby Madison County towns. One of the largest grants in the record is $74,557 to Pendleton First United Methodist Church for youth support grants, followed by another $56,862 award for the same purpose. The foundation also backs local place-based projects, including $66,233 to Falls Park for expansion and related work, showing a mix of program support and capital-oriented funding. The foundation’s portfolio reaches schools, public safety agencies, libraries, and community groups. Grants to South Madison School Corp for educational support, South Madison Fire Protection Territory for organizational support and expansion, and Pendleton Community Public Library for outreach reflect a broad civic role rather than a single-service focus. Its active programs also include scholarships, a community engagement fund, and support for children in need, which aligns with the foundation’s stated mission to connect residents, support local organizations, and strengthen South Madison County. The grant record shows recurring support to some organizations across multiple years, alongside one-time project awards for equipment, facilities, and local initiatives.

What South Madison Community Foundation Funds

Education and youth development appear throughout the grant record. South Madison School Corp received $29,842 for educational support, while Phhs received $14,078 for teacher support grants. The foundation also funds direct student aid through scholarship programs, with awards such as $23,665 to Ivy Tech Foundation for scholarship support and $12,000 to Ivy Tech for scholarship support. Community amenities and placemaking are another clear area. The Town of Markleville received $36,900 for the Prairie Loop Trail, and the Town of Ingalls received $10,000 for a park restroom. Arts and community programming also show up in the record: Weem Radio received $14,678 for studio equipment, and Tri Kappa Gamma Pi Chapter received $39,565 for organizational support. Basic needs and family services are present as well. Gvc Mortgage received $27,549 for a prom dress giveaway, and Turn Away No Longer received two awards in 2023 for TANL House.

How South Madison Community Foundation Gives