Heritage Fund aims to improve the quality of life for the people of Bartholomew County by funding community-wide initiatives, programs, and organizational needs. With an emphasis on driving change and promoting philanthropic solutions, their grant making focuses on addressing the most pressing community needs today to benefit the future. They value diversity, equity, and inclusion, seeing them as strengths that ensure a stronger, healthier community.
The Heritage Fund grants program aims to proactively address and support community-wide initiatives, programs, and organizational needs that enhance the quality of life in Bartholomew County. With a strong focus on future-oriented change, the program dedicates over $600,000 annually to fund projects that offer philanthropic solutions to the most pressing needs within the community. Additionally, the Voelz, Reed, & Mount Foundation Grant, established to contribute positively to the local areas where they operate, invites nonprofit organizations from Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings, and Decatur counties to apply for funding. This particular grant supports projects and programs that significantly impact the lives of senior citizens and their families, with average awards ranging from $500 to $1,000, though larger sums may be considered.