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Johnson County Community Foundation receives $100,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

October 7, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. – The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has received a $100,000 grant as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) initiative. […]

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JCCF Offers free training series for nonprofit organizations

September 11, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. – The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is offering another Elevate Impact session for nonprofit organizations. These FREE capacity-building workshops aim to strengthen organizations and empower leaders throughout 2025. This […]

JCCF awards 15 organizations unrestricted community needs grants

September 9, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is proud to announce the distribution of more than $166,000 in grants to support local nonprofits and community projects that strengthen Johnson County. These grants reflect JCCF’s […]

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Imagination Library of Johnson County launches $1m Matching Campaign following loss of state funding

August 5, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. – The Imagination Library of Johnson County (ILJC), a beloved early literacy program providing free books to children from birth to age five, is launching a fundraising campaign following the […]

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application opens Aug. 1

July 22, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. – The 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Johnson County through the Johnson County Community Foundation. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 […]

Johnson County Community Foundation Announces Winning Mural Artist; Seeks Painters for ‘Color the County’ Community Painting Day

June 17, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. – The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is happy to announce Emma Tschopp’s design as the winner for the next Color the County mural on Taxman Brewing Company in Bargersville. […]

JCCF To Award 135 Scholarships to 97 Individuals at Annual Scholarship Reception

June 10, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. – The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) plans to award 135 scholarships to 97 individuals at their annual scholarship reception on Thursday, June 12th at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenwood […]

JCCF awards 13 organizations with Youth Serving Programs grants

June 2, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. – The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Youth Serving Programs grant cycle. This year, JCCF is awarding more than $92,000 in […]

JCCF Masonic Arch Preservation Fund now open

April 11, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. The Masonic Arch Preservation Fund is officially open at the Johnson County Community Foundation, aimed at restoring the historic arches at the Indiana Masonic Home, also known as Compass Park. Following a recent […]

Historic $1 Million Gift Establishes James R. Kocher and Evelyn J. Kocher Fund at Johnson County Community Foundation

March 18, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. FRANKLIN, IND. – The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is honored to announce a transformative gift of over $1 million from James (Jim) Kocher, marking the largest living donor contribution in the Foundation’s […]

JCCF Receives National Recognition: Local Organization Accredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards

March 11, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. – JCCF recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations National Standards® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards […]

JCCF Announces 2024 Financial Performance and Contributions

February 13, 2025 Hannah Gunnell

Article provided. JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. — The Johnson County Community is proud to report 2024 as an exceptional year of growth and community impact. This success is highlighted by strong financial performance and continued support […]