About the Foundation
Kosciusko County Community Foundation
Our Vision
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation will serve as a trusted catalyst to strengthen connections, engage and build communities, and achieve quantifiable impact.
Our Mission
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation brings caring people and charitable endeavors together to inspire generosity and strengthen communities.
We do this by:
What Does A Community Foundation Do?
The short video below explains how the Community Foundation is here to help you meet your philanthropy goals .. whatever they may be.
Keep dreaming big and create something special that will last forever.
Our Staff
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Our Board
The Community Foundation is led by volunteer board members. See who they are.
Our Publications
Find our Annual Reports, E-newsletters, Newsletters, Audits, Financials—including Form 990s—and more, all in one place.
Contact Us
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Our History
1900
1968
Part of The Community Since 1968
Since 1968, the Community Foundation has been making donor dreams shine. We hope you will take a moment to glance at where we have been, and that you will be a part of where we are going.
1968
The Greater Warsaw Community Foundation
The Foundation begins as the Greater Warsaw Community Foundation under the sponsorship of the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce with $871 in assets.
1970
A New Name
The Foundation was reorganized to include our entire county and was renamed as the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.
1982
The Foundation's First Bequest
The Foundation received its first bequest from Ruth Ladd’s estate.
1990
Lilly GIFT Established
Lilly Endowment Inc. announced Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT), which establishes and strengthens Community Foundations across the Hoosier state.
1991
First Paid Executive Director
The Foundation hired our first paid Executive Director, Neal Carlson.
1995
New Executive Director Appointed
New Executive Director Appointed Suzie Light was promoted to act as the Executive Director of the Community Foundation
1995
KEYS Formed
The Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services (KEYS) was formed thanks to the help of the Dekko Foundation.
1997
Good Samaritan Fund
Ethel Vandermark establishes the Good Samaritan Fund to help people facing medical crisis.
2000
2000
Bowser Building Donation
George and Priscilla Bowser donate the Bowser Building, giving the Foundation a permanent home.
2002
Incorporated In The State of Indiana
The Foundation changes from trust form to corporate form and becomes incorporated in the state of Indiana as Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc.
2007
Grace College Grant For The Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams
An advised fund started by Frank Levinson awards a grant to Grace College to “establish infrastructure for sustainable management and stewardship of Kosciusko Lakes,” which later becomes the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams.
2010
KC Riley Kids Fund Established
The KC Riley Kids Fund is established by Alan Alderfer and Mike Bergen to help local children access care at Riley Children’s Hospital.
2012
Little Crow Foods Building Donation
Kim and Denny Fuller donate the Little Crow Foods building, which is later sold and developed into income-based affordable housing.
2018
50 Years Of Community Connection & Service
50 year anniversary! 354 endowed funds, 79 non-permanent funds. Assets over $57 million. Annual grantmaking nearly $2.5 million.
2020
New CEO Appointed
Stephanie Overbey began her role as CEO in March of 2020, continuing a long career at the Community Foundation.
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Your involvement can make a lasting impact. Whether you’re interested in donating, establishing a fund, or participating in our events, there are many ways to contribute to the betterment of Kosciusko County.