[EXCERPT] The Vermillion County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the award of a $450 grant to the Clinton Lion’s Club in support of their annual Dictionary Project, which provides personal dictionaries to third-grade students in South Vermillion schools. Through this project, approximately 140 third-grade students will each receive their own dictionary, and a dictionary will also be provided to each (... more)

[EXCERPT] The Vermillion County Community Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to the South Vermillion High School baseball program to assist with the purchase of a new pitching machine. The new equipment will be used by both the high school and middle school baseball teams, helping create a safer and more effective practice environment for student-athletes. Justin Lowry, Athletic Director at (... more)

[EXCERPT] The Vermillion County Community Foundation has awarded a $1,500 grant to help offset costs for Vermillion County youth to participate in scouting through Cub Scout Pack 464. The funding will help make scouting more accessible to local families while supporting efforts to grow the program in Vermillion County. Leaders with Cub Scout Pack 464 hope to grow membership and increase (... more)

[EXCERPT] The Helen Riggs Memorial Music Fund, managed by the Vermillion County Community Foundation, has kicked off 2026 by providing a $1,000 donation to enhance the North Vermillion Elementary School Music Program. Colleen Leto, music teacher at North Vermillion Elementary School, shared her intention to use the funds to add to the school’s music library, including band and choral repertoire, and (... more)

[EXCERPT] Family and friends of Benjamin “Ben” Blank have established the Coach Blank – Legends Never Die Scholarship Fund to honor his life and legacy of service to students and student-athletes. The scholarship will support graduating seniors from North Vermillion High School and South Vermillion High School, ensuring that Coach Blank’s passion for education and mentorship continues to make a lasting (... 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 Vermillion County Community Foundation 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 of community (... more)

[EXCERPT] Vermillion County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Vermillion County: Aidan Lacey of South Vermillion High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are recognized for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. Aidan demonstrates an outstanding academic record along with strong leadership skills and active involvement in both school and (... 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] In memory of longtime Mayor Jack Gilfoy, Jr., family and friends have established the Jack Gilfoy, Jr. Legacy Fund through the Vermillion County Community Foundation. The Fund will initially support the creation and installation of signage for two local landmarks being renamed in his honor: the Jack Gilfoy, Jr. Community Center and the Jack Gilfoy, Jr. Memorial Bark Park. Once (... more)

[EXCERPT] Family and friends of Joe Beardsley have established a new endowment fund to support bold, community-driven initiatives that address the evolving needs and untapped potential of Vermillion County, Indiana. The projects may be in a wide variety of areas, including, but not limited to, education, health and wellness, economic improvement, community leadership development, park and recreation ventures, child and youth (... more)

[EXCERPT] The Clinton High School Class of 1975 is coming together to create something special, a lasting fund through the Vermillion County Community Foundation to celebrate their class and honor classmates who are no longer with us. This permanent fund will support local grants every year, giving back to the community they’ve always called home. Right now, every donation to the (... more)