Lagrange County Community Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Lagrange County Community Foundation Inc is located in Lagrange, IN. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lagrange County Community Foundation Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lagrange County Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Lagrange County Community Foundation Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $941.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Lagrange County Community Foundation Inc has awarded 92 individual grants totaling $1,956,751. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND SUSTAIN GENEROSITY, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. WE CONNECT DONORS TO CHARITABLE CAUSES, AWARD GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN LAGRANGE COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GRANTMAKING: THE LAGRANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS RESPOND TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF LAGRANGE COUNTY. TWICE A YEAR, THE FOUNDATIONS VOLUNTEER GRANTS COMMITTEE REVIEWS APPLICATIONS AND MAKES FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DIRECTS GRANTS TO CHARITABLE PROJECTS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN LAGRANGE COUNTY. CATEGORIES OF SUPPORT INCLUDE ARTS & CULTURE, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, AND RECREATION. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS DIRECTED FROM FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY COMMUNITY DONORS.


SCHOLARSHIPS: WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS THROUGH CAREFUL REVIEW AND SCORING OF APPLICATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE FINAL APPROVAL ON ALL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Octavia Yoder
Executive Di
$66,346
Neal Wolheter
President
$0
Renea Boots
Vice Preside
$0
Tony Bontrager
Secretary
$0
Lynn Weaver
Treasurer
$0
Trevor Thain
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $205,413
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,269,438
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $19,742
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,474,851
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $402,645
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $337,726
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,215,222

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lagrange County Community Foundation Inc has awarded $166,124 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LAGRANGE COUNTY AUDITOR

PURPOSE: ENDOWMENT PAYOUT

$40,696

LAGRANGE COUNTY TRAILS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Howe, IN

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$40,000

THE FARM PLACE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lagrange, IN

PURPOSE: ANIMAL COMPANIONSHIP

$20,000

STROH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Stroh, IN

PURPOSE: AUDIO/VIDEO TECH

$13,000

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT LAGRANGE COUNTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Fort Wayne, IN

PURPOSE: CAPSTONE & PROGRAMS

$12,648

Shipshewana, IN

PURPOSE: MUSEUM SUPPORT

$12,341
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Lagrange County Community Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $26,770.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$10,500
Community Hospital Of Lagrange County Inc

Lagrange, IN

PURPOSE: LAGRANGE COUNTY EARLY LEARNING COALITION FUND

$10,000
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: Intern Program

$6,265
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$17,558,898
Earnings$2,162,073
Net Contributions$3,271,406
Grants$415,649
Ending Balance$22,576,728

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