Evansville Endowment Fund

The Evansville Endowment Fund recently announced total grant awards of more than $505,000 to assist 23 nonprofits in Evansville. Grants are designated for capital improvement projects, with a requirement that at least 60% of the annual funds be allocated to organizations serving Evansville’s Fourth and Sixth Wards. The annual grant cycle began in May. The EEF grants committee awards grants through a competitive application and review process. “Evansville Endowment Fund is excited to continue granting funds to nonprofit organizations directly serving our community,” said board president, Amber Rascoe. “This year we granted to a wide variety of exciting projects. Thank you to the grant committee and board for your time and service. Congratulations to this year’s recipients! I encourage all nonprofits to go to our website for information about how to apply next year.” 2024 Evansville Endowment Fund Grant Recipients Ark, Inc. to reroute downspout drainage underground, repair a broken water wall pipe, and construct a retention wall Carver Community Organization to remove the existing playground surface and install turf surfacing Community Action Program of Evansville & Vanderburgh County, Inc. to replace eight HVAC units at Paradise Estates Community One to secure licensed professional services for the restoration of a vacant, dilapidated residential property at 637 Jackson Avenue Dream Center Evansville to install black-galvanized steel fencing around the playground and improve the parking area fencing Evansville African-American Museum Inc. to develop and install seven new historical markers along the Baptisttown Heritage Trail Evansville Christian Life Center for the purchase and installation of new exterior doors Evansville Museum of Arts, History, & Science for the purchase and installation of twelve security cameras and software equipment Habitat for Humanity of Evansville to assist with the construction materials to build ten homes in Tepe Park and ten homes in Jacobsville neighborhoods Hydration Station to install a Hydration Station at Riverfront Park Impact Evansville to assist with the construction of Bedford Collab Lampion Center for drywall repair and painting in six bathrooms and painting in two offices Ozanam Family Shelter to purchase and install 50 windows Southwestern Healthcare, Inc. to add a drop-off parking area adjacent to the building and remove and install new landscaping St. Vincent Early Learning Center, Inc. for safety and security upgrades SWIRCA & More for the renovation of SWIRCA's current building and the construction of the new Sol and Arlene Bronstein Foundation Center The Arc Evansville to replace the mechanical component of the sliding entry door The Isaiah 1:17 Project to remodel a bathroom and kitchen to be accessible and child-friendly The Potter's Wheel, Inc. to repair, resurface, and reline the primary parking lot Tri-State Food Bank for the purchase of steel angles, angle paint, and drywall repairs Vanderburgh Humane Society, Inc. to assist with roof repair and replacement of the HVAC system condenser and coil WNIN Tri-State Public Media, Inc. to remove deteriorated caulking and install new sealant YWCA of Evansville for tuckpointing to the north elevation of the building

The Evansville Endowment Fund recently announced total grant awards of $490,732 to 23 charitable organizations. The fund’s mission is to assist nonprofit charitable organizations in Evansville. The annual grant cycle began in June 2023. The Evansville Endowment Fund grants committee awards grants through a competitive application and review process. Grants are specifically awarded for capital improvement projects and 60% of annual grants are required to be distributed to organizations serving the 4th and 6th wards.  “Nonprofit organizations address needs within our community that might go unnoticed or unrecognized,” said board president, Amber Rascoe. “Evansville Endowment Fund awards local nonprofits funding for a variety of projects to help them serve our community better. Congratulations to this year’s recipients! I encourage all nonprofits to go to our website to get more information about how they can apply next year.” This year’s grant recipients are: · Albion Fellows Bacon Center to assist with the repair of the sidewalk on Judson and Mulberry Streets to provide safety and accessibility for clients, staff, visitors, and neighbors; · Boys and Girls Club of Evansville for installation of outdoor sensory playground equipment; · Buffalo Trace Council-Boy Scouts of America for capital improvements, including storefront door replacement, shelter house concrete work, interior painting, flooring replacement, and parking lot sealing and striping; · Carver Community Organization for the purchase of a range and dishwasher for the Neighborhood Center's central kitchen; · Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville to purchase and install a video intercom, panic buttons, and additional security cameras; · Community One to assist with the renovation costs of the vacant residential property at 1212 S Kentucky Avenue; · Dream Center Evansville for the installation of an in-ground basketball goal, shaded seating areas, and playground equipment; · Easterseals Rehabilitation Center to resurface the parking lot, including asphalt, seal coating, and striping; · Evansville African-American Museum to assist with the construction of the Porter House storage garage for collections conservation and management; · Evansville Association for the Blind for a compressor, ice machine, thermostat, and repairs to the fork trucks; · Evansville Christian Life Center for the purchase and installation of three new HVAC systems for the 3rd-floor clothing resource area and the separate building that is utilized by the nonprofit, Disciples of Christ, which is a clean and sober living residential program; · Evansville Museum of Arts, History, & Science for the installation of filters on the 19 stormwater drains on the City of Evansville Parks Department property that is leased by the Museum; · Habitat for Humanity of Evansville for construction materials to build 16 homes in the Tepe Park Neighborhood; · Holly's House to assist with HVAC replacement; · JD Sheth Foundation for external façade repairs and upgrades for two homes located on Read and Oregon streets to assist low-income residents who have health issues and physical disabilities; · Koch Family Childrens Museum of Evansville to assist with energy efficiency projects, including boiler insulation, window tinting, and window glazing; · Lampion Center for the replacement of handicapped parking posts and for the purchase and installation of a backflow prevention valve for the fire prevention system; · Ozanam Family Shelter to remove and replace the flooring in 11 second-floor client rooms at the shelter; · Reitz Home Preservation Society to restore additional cast iron window enframements, wooden sashes, and exterior storm windows; · St. Vincent de Paul Society District of Evansville for the installation of an electronic outdoor sign at the food pantry; · The Gathering Church/Restore Outreach for the purchase and installation of kitchen appliances and fixtures, including an oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, ice machine, and sink to meet the needs of the community meal programs; · Tri-State Food Bank to prepare the area and lay rock to improve the northwest lot outside the receiving dock area; and · United Methodist Youth Home to re-pave the entrance to the campus and to expand the south side parking area. For more information, please visit www.evv-endowment.org .