The Covington Community Foundation is hosting its 60^th semi-annual Family Night event on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Beef House Banquet Hall. Doors will open at 4:30 and the show will begin at 5:15 p.m.

Family Night includes a meal from the Beef House and on this evening, a show titled, “A Sing-Along and Play-Along Concert with Jim Gill.”

Enjoy dinner and a show with the Covington Community Foundation! Tickets MUST be purchased in advance at 135 S. Stringtown Rd., Covington, or by calling (765) 793-0702, ext. 8. Tickets are $5.00 for adults, and children are FREE. Seating is limited for this event.

Congratulations to recent grant recipients:
Attica Consolidated School Corporation ($1,000), Zachary Thomas Carter Foundation ($2,266), Covington Elementary School ($1,560), Covington High School ($2,500), City of Covington ($1,500), Wabash Valley Cluster 83 of the UMC ($4,000), Reading Boot Camp ($2,500), North Vermillion Jr./Sr. High School ($1,935), Vermillion County Chamber of Commerce ($2,500), North Vermillion High School ($812.78), Seeger Film Club ($2,000), Fountain County Horse and Pony ($18,500), Covington Park Program ($4,000), Covington Girls Softball League ($7,500), Veedersburg Park Program ($4,000), Attica Heritage Days ($5,000), Attica Pickleball Association ($37,500), Covington Youth Baseball League ($7,500), Food Finders ($6,000), Freedom Schoolhouse ($5,000), Attica-Williamsport Rotary ($2,500), Miss Fountain County Queen Pageant ($750), Clinton Little League ($2,500), North Vermillion School Corporation ($400), ,   More →

The classmates of Clinton High School’s Class of 1975 are working to establish a lasting fund to celebrate their class and ensure its legacy is remembered for generations. This fund also serves as a meaningful way to honor and memorialize classmates who are no longer with us, preserving their memory in a lasting way. Right now, donations to this fund are being matched $2: $1.

Every year, the Vermillion County Community Foundation will use the earnings from this fund to award grants that benefit Vermillion County.

Contributions can be made payable to the Vermillion County Community Foundation and mailed to:
Vermillion County Community Foundation
Clinton High School Class of 1975 Unrestricted Fund
PO Box 532, Clinton, IN 47842

Please include a note designating your donation for the Clinton High School Class of 1975 Unrestricted Fund. Donations can also be made online here.

The application deadline is near for high school seniors from Fountain & Vermillion County to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, administered through the Western Indiana Community Foundation.

Students must apply by Monday, September 1 at: www.wicf-inc.org.

The scholarship will provide for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis, leading to a baccalaureate degree at any Indiana public or private college or university.

For answers to your questions, please contact the Community Foundation at (765) 793-0702, ext. 3.

Fountain and Vermillion County are home to many wonderful people who have made a deep impact in the community.

Are you looking for a way to memorialize a loved one or friend who is no longer with us?  Or perhaps you would like to honor a family member, friend, co-worker, or service provider who has a positive influence in your daily life?  MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS are great ways to honor those who are or have been significant in your life or the life of your community. Your gift will go to the fund you specify, in the name of the one you’re honoring.

The following individuals have recently passed away and the families have designated donations in their memory go to the Community Foundation.  We honor the following individuals (click on the name for more details): Joe E. Beardsley, Gabriella “Gabby” Blankenship, Mary (Pugh) Winkler,  Carolyn (Irwin) Feimster Helms, Esteleen Bowman McDonald, Tom Frey, John Fulton,Terry Badger, II, Doug Shelby, Melinda Shepherd, Alice Hathaway, Jill Kirkpatrick, Richard Rennick Sr, Irma Lee Crist, Vera Shew, Ethan Whyde, Mike Stump, Judy Ashton Ferrell,  John Ives, Dr. Donna (Summers) McGrady, Louise Houmes, Gregory Spragg, Brenda Phillips, Carlotta Auter, Harold VanDame, Marvin Potter, Rose Martin, Kenneth Scheurich, Stan Shew, Bill Smail, Richard Pattengale, Jeff Henry, Page Lane, Barbara White, Tim Thomas, Harold R. Long, Cameron Cheuvront, Darleen Swingle, Duaine Ramey, Wanda Clawson, Terry Holland, Marvin Shaw, Dr. Francis McGrady, Jr., Matt Milach, Joe Henderson, Ginger Orr, Raymond Bush, Carl Dismore, Richard Klage, David Rothrock, Ann Johannes, Ronald Smith, Charles McKinney,  Joe Hathaway, Edward C. Grubb, Sharon Sue Craft, Henry Meadows, Janice Vietti, Edward “Ed” George, and Carl Swinford.

All memorial and honor gifts are acknowledged to the person or people you designate so that the loved one’s family, or the person you are honoring, is aware of the gift.  Or you can make an anonymous gift if you desire to do so.  The amount of the gift is, of course, confidential and only you will receive a gift acknowledgement for tax purposes.  It’s very easy to give a memorial or honor gift – just CLICK HERE to get started.

Check out the Fountain County & Vermillion County Spring Newsletters at: WICF – Publications (wicf-inc.org)

The Western Indiana Community Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Gabriella “Gabby” Blankenship Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will primarily support students who plan to attend Purdue University, with preference given to those who demonstrate significant financial need and exemplify a well-rounded character, excelling academically, socially, and through involvement in their school or community. Full eligibility criteria and application details will be shared in the coming months.

Gabby passed away on May 7, 2025, at the age of 22. She was the beloved daughter of Bryan Blankenship and Misty Allen. A 2021 graduate of North Montgomery High School, Gabby was set to celebrate her graduation from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality on May 18, 2025. She had exciting plans to begin her career as the food and beverage manager at Mauna Lani – Auberge Resorts in Hawaii. Gabby’s vibrant personality and infectious laughter will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Contributions in memory of Gabby are tax deductible and can be made online at www.wicf-inc.org or mailed to: Western Indiana Community Foundation, ATTN: Gabriella “Gabby” Blankenship Scholarship Fund, PO Box 175, Covington, IN 47932.

The classmates of Attica High School’s Class of 1973 are working to establish a lasting fund to celebrate their class and ensure its legacy is remembered for generations. This fund also serves as a meaningful way to honor and memorialize classmates who are no longer with us, preserving their memory in a lasting way. Right now, donations to this fund are being matched $2: $1.

Every year, the Attica Community Foundation will use the earnings from this fund to award grants that benefit the Attica community.

Contributions can be made payable to the Attica Community Foundation and mailed to:
Attica Community Foundation
AHS Class of 1973 Fund
PO Box 161
Attica, IN 47918

Please include a note designating your donation for the Attica Class of 1973 Fund. Donations can also be made online here.

To better serve our community and ensure a fair and efficient review of grant requests, the Foundation is transitioning its 2025 grant application and review process to a structured three-tiered grant cycle process. This will involve new grant applications and review processes.

*It is important to note that each affiliate within WICF has its own funds for grantmaking.

The new grant cycles will be:

RAPID RESPONSE GRANTS (Grants less than $2,500)

Applications are reviewed monthly.

Applications Due: 15th of each month

Review Period: Month following application deadline

Notification of Award: Same month as review

IMPACT GRANTS (Grants $2,500-$7,500)

Applications are reviewed quarterly.

Applications Due: January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15

Review Period: February, May, August, November

Notification of Award: March, June, September, December

*We recommend a conversation with staff to discuss your project before submitting your application if applying for a grant between $2,501-$7,500. 

LEGACY GRANTS (Grants $7,501+)

Applications are reviewed semi-annually. 

Submit a letter of intent by: February 15, August 15

Applications Due: April 15, October 15

Review Period: May, November

Notification of Award: June, December

*Submit a letter of intent. 

*A presentation to our board of directors and staff is required.