[EXCERPT] The Attica Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Western Indiana Community Foundation, is proud to support the permanent protection of 78.15 acres of Wabash River floodplain in eastern Fountain County through a $10,000 grant awarded to NICHES Land Trust. The property will be preserved for conservation, recreation, and educational use. The property includes more than two-thirds of a mile of (... more)

[EXCERPT] The Attica Community Foundation is pleased to announce a $30,000 grant to the Attica Youth Baseball/Softball Association to install a new playground at the Happy Walter Field youth sports complex. This addition will provide a safe and accessible recreational space for children in the community while their siblings and peers participate in games and practices. The new playground will offer (... more)

[EXCERPT] The Attica Community Foundation is proud to award a $2,500 grant to the Attica-Williamsport Senior Center to support the purchase of an additional stove for its facility. This investment will directly support the center’s hot lunch program, which serves meals to area seniors and frequently prepares food for larger groups and community gatherings. By helping fund this much-needed equipment, the (... more)

[EXCERPT] 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 (... more)

[EXCERPT] The Western Indiana Community Foundation (Fountain County) has received a grant of $750,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the Community Support Grant component of the ninth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT IX) initiative. This is one of 92 Community Support Grants being awarded through GIFT IX, a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative designed to support the efforts (... more)

[EXCERPT] (Veedersburg, IN) – The Western Indiana Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in Fountain County - Heidy Muniz-Montero of Fountain Central High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership.  Heidy is the 45th Fountain County recipient of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. (... more)

[EXCERPT] Our community thrives because people like you believe in creating a strong and vibrant future for all who call Fountain County home. Unrestricted Funds (aka Community Funds) — the most flexible type of philanthropy — allow our community foundation to respond to today’s needs while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities. We’re excited to share that Lilly Endowment Inc. will once again (... more)

[EXCERPT] The Western Indiana Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Taylor Powell has been named its new Chief Executive Officer. Powell and his family have become deeply rooted in the Covington community, where they have lived since 2018. He and his wife, Katherine, are raising their three children locally, and actively participate in area activities, schools, and youth programs. Powell (... more)

[EXCERPT] The citizens of Fountain County desire to participate in Fountain County’s 2026 bicentennial celebration, which aims to honor our county’s 200 years of history, and to do so in a way that engages all Fountain County residents and leaves a lasting legacy for future generations. One of the many events to celebrate this milestone is a full day of activities (... more)

[EXCERPT] Established on March 26, 2025, the Attica Pickleball Association (APA) has established the Attica Pickleball Association Fund through the Community Foundation. The construction of four new courts at Ravine Park started on April 18 and is now complete. Pickleball is an incredibly inclusive sport, perfect for all skill levels. And just like the game, APA is built on a spirit (... more)

[EXCERPT] The Rio Shepherd Health Careers Scholarship Fund has been established to support Attica High School students who live in Fountain County and are pursuing a degree in a health-related field. Whether studying nursing, medicine, mental health, public health, or other health care professions, eligible applicants must show a clear passion for helping others and making a difference in people’s lives. (... more)