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Donate to any unrestricted funds to earn a $2 to $1 match! Watch your gift GROW for the beautiful Owen County.
The Owen County Community Foundation is excited to announce an incredible matching opportunity for donors made possible by a $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment’s GIFT VIII program (Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow). The GIFT VIII matching grant funds allow Indiana community foundations to:
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Grow their financial resources to promote long-term viability and sustainability;
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Further strengthen their leadership capabilities; and
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Develop and implement strategic programs, projects, and initiatives that enhance their communities’ quality of life.
While resources remain available, gifts made to a new or existing unrestricted fund that provides OCCF’s grantmaking dollars will be matched $2 for every $1 given before December 31, 2025. A list of existing funds that are eligible for this matching program can be found below and donations can easily be made online.
Is an Unrestricted Fund a good fit for me?
Many donors who want to leave a lasting legacy choose to establish an unrestricted fund. These donors are passionate about giving back to Owen County and ensuring they leave a mark of their own on future generations. Their generous gifts are invested alongside other unrestricted funds, and their earnings fuel OCCF’s grants programs. Donors who establish an unrestricted fund may choose to continue to give to their fund throughout their lifetime or create a planned gift as part of their estate.
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During the GIFT VIII matching grant period, the minimum gift to open a new unrestricted fund is $5,000. The initial gift can come in the form of cash, stocks or other investments, qualified minimum distribution from your IRA, or the sale proceeds of real estate or grain. One or more individuals or families may establish a fund together to reach the minimum gift amount.
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To establish a new Unrestricted fund, please contact the Director of Programs & Communications, Karah Bobeck
