Hamilton County Community Foundation

Our friends at the Advancing Westfield Foundation opened their grant round today! We are excited to partner with them - if you are a nonprofit serving Westfield and/or Westfield Washington Township, apply here: advancingwestfieldfoundation.org before July 31st!

The Advancing Westfield Foundation has announced that applications for grant funding are now open through July 31, 2026.

The Advancing Westfield Foundation serves as a conduit for Mayor Willis’s initiatives including the funds raised from the net proceeds of the Mayor’s Grand Gala to nonprofit organizations within the Westfield community.

The mission of the Advancing Westfield Foundation is to support the efforts of nonprofit partnerships, ensuring sustainable support for a wide range of vital services for youth, adults, seniors, veterans, and disabled community members.

The foundation board includes community members representing various corporate, nonprofit, and community partners. Board members are Eric Douthit, Kristy Murphy, Allison Van Natta, Danyele Easterhaus, Pete Emigh, Mike Rudolph, and Mitch Frazier.

Applications for grant funding will be available through July 31, 2026. Grant applications may only be submitted by 501(c)(3) accredited organizations that operate in and/or serve the Westfield community. Grant requests may be made for up to $50,000.

Applications and additional information can be found at advancingwestfieldfoundation.org

Congratulations to all of the 2026-2027 Stronger Partners Brighter Futures Cohort Members! We are especially excited to see two Hamilton County organizations, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre and Grace Care Center, in this wonderful group of well-deserving nonprofits.

This program helps nonprofits launch or strengthen planned giving programs by providing expert guidance and practical tools to build long-term momentum. The program is facilitated by Cape Fletcher Associates, a Central Indiana-based philanthropic consulting firm.

Join us in congratulating this year's cohort!