Support and strengthen Hendricks County by facilitating charitable giving, managing donor funds, awarding grants and scholarships, and fostering community collaboration.
A defining feature of Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc is the size of its support for local human services: Shepherd's Pathway received $962,873 in 2025 for roof and repairs, following $439,667 in 2023 for human services and $172,186 in 2024 for human services. That pattern sits alongside a broad local grantmaking portfolio tied to community needs in Hendricks County, with awards for food access, health, education, parks, and civic life. The foundation’s role is more than distributing grants. It manages donor funds, awards scholarships, and supports community collaboration in Hendricks County. Its recent grants show both large capital and operating support and smaller project-based awards. Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition received $197,132 in 2024 for human services and $167,765 in 2025 for food pantry supplies, while Hendricks Live received $223,485 in 2024 for arts. Other recurring recipients include Family Promise of Hendricks County, Parks Foundation of Hendricks County, and Hendricks College Network, indicating ongoing relationships with local organizations serving residents across the county.
Human services is a consistent theme. Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition received $197,132 in 2024 for human services and $167,765 in 2025 for food pantry supplies, pointing to support for basic needs and food access. Health-related grants also appear in multiple forms. Family Promise of Hendricks County received $99,500 in 2025 for mental health, and $52,000 in 2024 for mental health, while Hendricks County Phoenix Collaborative received $34,000 in 2024 for mental health/COVID. These awards show attention to behavioral health and pandemic-related needs. Education and youth programming are another clear line of work. Hendricks College Network received $100,000 in 2024 for general operating and $61,762 in 2023 for education, and North West Hendricks School Corp received $46,648 in 2024 for education programs. Parks and outdoor recreation are also supported through grants such as $70,488 in 2025 to Parks Foundation of Hendricks County for parks & recreation.
Typical grants are relatively modest, with a p25 of $6,893, a median of $11,138, and a p75 of $25,517. The recent list also shows a wide spread, from small community awards to a very large capital-style grant. Recipients recur across years: Shepherd's Pathway, Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition, Family Promise of Hendricks County, Parks Foundation of Hendricks County, and Hendricks College Network each appear more than once. The foundation operates as a community foundation, manages donor funds, awards scholarships, and makes grants through multiple local programs. Several active grant tracks accept unsolicited applications, including Open Application Grants, Community Impact Grants, Parks and Trails Grants, ARPA Grants, Supplemental Promotional Grants, Hendricks County Women's Giving Circle Grants, and Community Unity Grants.
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$30.8M
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Most grants fall between $7K and $26K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$26K
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Giving is overwhelmingly local: 97% of grants go to recipients in Indiana, and the full recipient-country distribution shown is U.S.-only. Within Hendricks County, recent grants reached Danville, Plainfield, Avon, Brownsburg, Lizton, Clayton, and Indianapolis. Danville appears repeatedly through Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition, Parks Foundation of Hendricks County, Hendricks County Tourism Commission, and Hendricks County Senior Services. Plainfield appears through Hendricks Live, Family Promise of Hendricks County, and Strides to Success. Brownsburg also shows up multiple times, including Brownsburg Fire Territory and Brownsburg Parks and Rec.
Active programs include Parks and Trails Grants, ARPA Grants, Open Application Grants, Supplemental Promotional Grants, Community Impact Grants, Hendricks County Women's Giving Circle Grants, and Community Unity Grants. Several of these are open to unsolicited applications in Hendricks County, Indiana.
Shepherd's Pathway, Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition, Family Promise of Hendricks County, Parks Foundation of Hendricks County, and Hendricks College Network each appear multiple times in the recent grants list, showing repeated support across 2023 to 2025.
The foundation’s recent grant distribution centers on smaller awards: p25 is $6,893, the median is $11,138, and p75 is $25,517. The recent list also includes larger outliers, including a $962,873 grant in 2025.
Its giving is concentrated in Indiana, with 97% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. The recipient-country distribution shown is entirely U.S.-based.
Yes. The program descriptions say that Parks and Trails Grants, ARPA Grants, Open Application Grants, Supplemental Promotional Grants, Community Impact Grants, Hendricks County Women's Giving Circle Grants, and Community Unity Grants all accept unsolicited applications.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Hendricks County Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For nonprofits in need of funding. The page indicates the application is designed to be easy and quick to complete and may access funding other than unrestricted grants.
Deadline: Live from February 1, 2026 to September 15, 2026.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) preferred; organizations must serve Hendricks County and activities should predominantly serve Hendricks County. Government agencies and some school or school corporation-wide programs may be eligible. Ineligible examples include partisan or faith-based activities, projects outside Hendricks County, classroom grants, fundraising events, members-only events, and youth/sports leagues.
Deadline: Applications live February 1, 2026 to November 2, 2026; reviewed monthly; awarded monthly.
Who can apply: Designed for a single transformational project or program. Specific eligibility criteria were not visible in the scraped content.
Deadline: Moonshot Lunch and Launch on July 30, 2026; RFP available on the page.
Who can apply: All parks, trails, and outdoor spaces should reach out to the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County for funding first. HCCF may provide additional funding under certain circumstances in conjunction with the Parks Foundation.
Deadline: No direct HCCF application deadline stated; organizations should contact the Parks Foundation first.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPHERD'S PATHWAY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $962,873 | 2025 | ROOF AND REPAIRS |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY FOOD PANTRY COALITION | DANVILLE, IN | $167,765 | 2025 | FOOD PANTRY SUPPLIES |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF HENDRICKS COUNTY | PLAINFIELD, IN | $99,500 | 2025 | MENTAL HEALTH |
| PARKS FOUNDATION OF HENDRICKS COUNTY | DANVILLE, IN | $70,488 | 2025 | PARKS & RECREATION |
| BROWNSBURG FIRE TERRITORY | BROWNSBURG, IN | $61,741 | 2025 | MEMORIAL |
| HENDRICKS COLLEGE NETWORK | AVON, IN | $43,432 | 2025 | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH |
| BALL STATE UNIVERSITY INDIANA COMMUNITIES INSTITUTE | MUNCIE, IN | $27,500 | 2025 | BRANDING GUIDE |
| CICOA AGING AND IN-HOME SOLUTIONS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | HOME ACCESSIBILITY |
| STRIDES TO SUCCESS | PLAINFIELD, IN | $24,000 | 2025 | TEAM BUILDING |
| SHELTERING WINGS CENTER FOR WOMEN | DANVILLE, IN | $17,021 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AVON EDUCATION FOUNDATION | AVON, IN | $13,426 | 2025 | SCHOOL ASSISTANCE |
| PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | PLAINFIELD, IN | $12,948 | 2025 | SPECIAL EDUCATION |
| HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, IN | $12,750 | 2025 | AMBULANCE SUPPORT |
| LEADERSHIP HENDRICKS COUNTY | DANVILLE, IN | $12,666 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| RILEY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $11,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S HEALTH |
| DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION | SEVIERVILLE, TN | $10,975 | 2025 | BOOK PROGRAMS |
| PLAINFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS LEGACY FOUNDATION | PLAINFIELD, IN | $10,591 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LEVEL TWO INC | PLAINFIELD, IN | $10,443 | 2025 | ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT | DANVILLE, IN | $10,066 | 2025 | MENTAL HLTH TRAINING |
| SUSIE'S PLACE | AVON, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | CHILD ASSISTANCE |
| CENTER FOR INTERFAITH COOPERATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 132 INC | PLAINFIELD, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | SHOP WITH A COP |
| KIDS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES | LAWRENCE, KS | $10,000 | 2025 | INTL. MINISTRIES |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY 4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION | DANVILLE, IN | $9,517 | 2025 | BICENTENNIAL ACTIV. |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY ARTS COLLECTIVE | DANVILLE, IN | $8,850 | 2025 | COMM. ENHANCEMENT |
| BROWNSBURG EDUCATION FOUNDATION | BROWNSBURG, IN | $7,993 | 2025 | SCHOOL ASSISTANCE |
| SYCAMORE SERVICES INC | DANVILLE, IN | $7,700 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT PURCHASES |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL | PLAINSFIELD, IN | $7,370 | 2025 | INTL. FESTIVAL |
| HOPE HEALTHCARE SERVICES | AVON, IN | $7,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MAIN STREET PLAINFIELD INC | PLAINFIELD, IN | $7,000 | 2025 | MUSIC ON MAIN |
| MILL CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP | CLAYTON, IN | $6,163 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PLAINFIELD YOUTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | PLAINFIELD, IN | $6,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S PROGRAM |
| GREENCASTLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | GREENCASTLE, IN | $5,553 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| DAMAR SERVICES INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $5,500 | 2025 | DISABILITY SERVICES |
| DANVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP | DANVILLE, IN | $5,425 | 2025 | TUITION ASSISTANCE |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION | DANVILLE, IN | $5,377 | 2025 | PARKS PROJECTS |
| NORTH WEST HENDRICKS SCHOOL CORP | LIZTON, IN | $5,218 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES | DANVILLE, IN | $5,195 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY PRIDE | PLAINFIELD, IN | $5,029 | 2025 | PRIDE PICNIC/EVENTS |
| HENDRICKS LIVE | PLAINFIELD, IN | $223,485 | 2024 | ARTS |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY FOOD PANTRY COALITION | DANVILLE, IN | $197,132 | 2024 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| SHEPHERD'S PATHWAY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $172,186 | 2024 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| SHEPHERD'S PATHWAY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $124,542 | 2024 | REPAIRS/OPERATING |
| HENDRICKS COLLEGE NETWORK | AVON, IN | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PARKS FOUNDATION OF HENDRICKS COUNTY | DANVILLE, IN | $65,336 | 2024 | PARKS & RECREATION |
| PARKS FOUNDATION OF HENDRICKS COUNTY | DANVILLE, IN | $62,098 | 2024 | SUPPORT PARKS |
| HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, IN | $60,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF HENDRICKS COUNTY | PLAINFIELD, IN | $52,000 | 2024 | MENTAL HEALTH |
| INDIANA FAITH SPORTS FOUNDATION | AVON, IN | $50,000 | 2024 | ATHLETES' FEES |
| NORTH WEST HENDRICKS SCHOOL CORP | LIZTON, IN | $46,648 | 2024 | EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
SHEPHERD'S PATHWAY
$962,873ROOF AND REPAIRS
PARKS FOUNDATION OF HENDRICKS COUNTY
$70,488PARKS & RECREATION
BROWNSBURG FIRE TERRITORY
$61,741MEMORIAL
HENDRICKS COLLEGE NETWORK
$43,432BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY INDIANA COMMUNITIES INSTITUTE
$27,500BRANDING GUIDE
STRIDES TO SUCCESS
$24,000TEAM BUILDING
AVON EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$13,426SCHOOL ASSISTANCE
PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
$12,948SPECIAL EDUCATION
HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
$12,750AMBULANCE SUPPORT
LEADERSHIP HENDRICKS COUNTY
$12,666GENERAL OPERATIONS
PLAINFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS LEGACY FOUNDATION
$10,591OPERATING SUPPORT
LEVEL TWO INC
$10,443ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM
HENDRICKS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
$10,066MENTAL HLTH TRAINING
CENTER FOR INTERFAITH COOPERATION
$10,000OPERATING SUPPORT
HENDRICKS COUNTY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 132 INC
$10,000SHOP WITH A COP
HENDRICKS COUNTY 4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION
$9,517BICENTENNIAL ACTIV.
HENDRICKS COUNTY ARTS COLLECTIVE
$8,850COMM. ENHANCEMENT
BROWNSBURG EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$7,993SCHOOL ASSISTANCE
SYCAMORE SERVICES INC
$7,700EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
HENDRICKS COUNTY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
$7,370INTL. FESTIVAL
HOPE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
$7,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
MAIN STREET PLAINFIELD INC
$7,000MUSIC ON MAIN
MILL CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP
$6,163OPERATING SUPPORT
PLAINFIELD YOUTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
$6,000CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
GREENCASTLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$5,553GENERAL OPERATIONS
DAMAR SERVICES INC
$5,500DISABILITY SERVICES
DANVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP
$5,425TUITION ASSISTANCE
HENDRICKS COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
$5,377PARKS PROJECTS
NORTH WEST HENDRICKS SCHOOL CORP
$5,218GENERAL OPERATIONS
HENDRICKS COUNTY PRIDE
$5,029PRIDE PICNIC/EVENTS
HENDRICKS LIVE
$223,485ARTS
SHEPHERD'S PATHWAY
$172,186HUMAN SERVICES
SHEPHERD'S PATHWAY
$124,542REPAIRS/OPERATING
HENDRICKS COLLEGE NETWORK
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
PARKS FOUNDATION OF HENDRICKS COUNTY
$65,336PARKS & RECREATION
PARKS FOUNDATION OF HENDRICKS COUNTY
$62,098SUPPORT PARKS
HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
$60,000EDUCATION
INDIANA FAITH SPORTS FOUNDATION
$50,000ATHLETES' FEES
NORTH WEST HENDRICKS SCHOOL CORP
$46,648EDUCATION PROGRAMS