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 .

The City of Evansville Endowment Fund is excited to announce its rebranding and name change to the Evansville Endowment Fund. This strategic decision reflects the organization's commitment to accurately representing its mission and purpose within the Evansville community. Established in 1994 with funds generated from the proceeds of Casino Aztar, the Evansville Endowment Fund has played a vital role in supporting various initiatives in the region. However, the previous name often led to confusion, as it implied a direct affiliation with the municipal government. The new name, Evansville Endowment Fund, distinguishes the organization from the city administration, eliminating any misconceptions about its funding sources and affiliations. "We are thrilled to unveil our new name, Evansville Endowment Fund, which better reflects the essence of our organization," said Amber Rascoe, board of directors president. "While we are grateful for the initial support provided by the city of Evansville, it is important to emphasize that we are an independent endowment fund dedicated to serving the needs of our community." The name change is accompanied by a refreshed brand identity, including a new logo and visual elements that symbolize the organization's commitment to making a positive impact in Evansville. The rebranding efforts will invigorate the Evansville Endowment Fund's presence, strengthening its connection with stakeholders and attracting renewed attention from potential partners and community members. To ensure a seamless transition, the Evansville Endowment Fund will be updating its website, and other marketing materials to reflect the new name and brand identity. The Evansville Endowment Fund remains committed to its core objective of providing vital funding focused on capital projects for nonprofits serving within the city of Evansville. The rebranding serves as an opportunity to reaffirm this commitment and engage with stakeholders in a fresh and compelling manner. For more information about the Evansville Endowment Fund and its ongoing initiatives, please visit www.evv-endowment.org .

The City of Evansville Endowment Fund (CEEF) recently announced total grant awards of $457,188 to 16 charitable organizations. The CEEF’s mission is to assist nonprofit charitable organizations in Evansville. The annual grant cycle began in June 2022. The CEEF 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 fill needs in our community that you may never know were needed,” said CEEF Board President, Amber Rascoe. “City of 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: Community One for the housing restoration project at 1210 South Kentucky Avenue; Holly’s House, Inc. for installation of video monitoring equipment; Easterseals Rehabilitation Center for installation of air conditioning/heating systems for the Easterseals Early Learning Center, Oak Hill Group Home, and Fuquay Group Home; YWCA of Evansville for exterior façade tuckpointing; The Ark Inc. for the kitchen renovation project, including the purchase and installation of new equipment and cabinetry, and for plumbing and electric upgrades; Parenting Time Center to purchase and install a new security camera system; EVSC Foundation to support dressing room renovations for the Hangers Clothing Program; Wesselman Nature Society for the construction of a new 15’x22’ Sugar Shack building and to repurpose the current Sugar Shack building into a storage space; United Methodist Youth Home to renovate the old girls’ group home into an independent living classroom space and eventually a new semi-independent living program group home, including interior and exterior renovations; Carver Community Organization for the purchase and installation of commercial kitchen appliances and Promethean board technology for preschool classrooms; Habitat for Humanity of Evansville for the purchase of construction materials needed for the renovation of 15 homes in the Tepe Park area; Ozanam Family Shelter for the repair and construction of a new wheelchair ramp and front entryway; American Red Cross to repair the damaged brick and mortar of the Stockwell Road building; St. Vincent Early Learning Center for the purchase and installation of exterior security cameras and to upgrade the fencing surrounding the preschool playgrounds; United Caring Center for the first-phase renovation of the former Zion Evangelical UCC parsonage into shared housing for men ready to leave the shelter for a more independent living situation, including interior and exterior renovations; and Albion Fellows Bacon Center, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a fire sprinkler system in the emergency shelter.

The City of Evansville Endowment Fund (CEEF) is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for capital projects that serve the City of Evansville. The CEEF mission is to assist nonprofit charitable organizations in Evansville. In 2021, the CEEF awarded grants totaling over $500,000 to 25 charitable organizations in Evansville. Only nonprofit organizations that are recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) will be considered for funding. Applicant organizations must serve within the city limits of Evansville, Indiana. At least 60% of grant funding will be distributed for activities to support or benefit the 4th and 6th wards of the City of Evansville. Proposals will be considered to enable nonprofit organizations to: - Acquire, construct, or renovate permanent facilities used to provide social and community-based services and activities. - Construct or renovate facilities that promote the arts, culture, and/or tourism. Construct or renovate parks, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities that are designed for the public. - Acquire, for neighborhood revitalization, property that is blighted, appropriate for rehabilitation, or needed for the development of housing for low- to moderate-income persons. - Supplement or replenish existing municipally operated loan programs in pursuit of new economic development opportunities.  Qualified organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry by June 23, 2022, by completing the online Letter of Inquiry form. Funding guidelines, application instructions, and the link to the online grant management system can be found on the CEEF’s new website at https://www.ceefindiana.org .

The City of Evansville Endowment Fund (CEEF) recently announced total grant awards of $512,271 to 25 charitable organizations. The CEEF’s mission is to assist nonprofit charitable organizations in Evansville. The annual grant cycle began in June 2021. The CEEF grants committee awards the 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 are the backbone for any community, especially during tough times,” said CEEF Board President, Amber Rascoe. “To date, the City of Evansville Endowment Fund has been able to award more than $5.4 million to local nonprofits to help them better serve our community. 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: $20,000 to District of Evansville Society of St. Vincent de Paul to assist with the replacement of the food pantry roof; $35,000 to United Methodist Youth Home for a fire suppression sprinkler system; $25,000 to Evansville Association for the Blind to repair and restore the interior of the facility that has been damaged due to roof leaks; $55,000 to Louis J Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville for the tuck point waterproofing project; $15,000 to YMCA of Southwestern Indiana for parking lot updates; $15,000 to Community One to restore the residential property at 1206 S Kentucky Avenue; $40,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Evansville for construction materials for 15 homes in St. Theresa Place and Jacobsville Neighborhood; $2,500 to Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville for the creation of two new murals in Self.e Alley; $30,000 to SWIRCA & More to assist with the renovation of the men's and women's restrooms to make them more accessible for physically challenged individuals; $13,109 to WNIN Tri-State Public Media to widen the sidewalk at the employee/volunteer entrance to make it ADA accessible and for the installation of an awning; $8,660 to United Caring Services to replace an exterior wood door with a more secure commercial-grade metal door; $7,120 to Lampion Center to paint seven offices and lobby and to repair the signboard circuit wiring; $14,345 to The Arc of Evansville to create a safe, side entrance for staff and clients by constructing a wall that includes two entry doors and a roll-up door; $20,000 to Uncharted International to assist with building renovation; $21,204.50 to Easterseals Rehabilitation Center to replace the deteriorated concrete at the Rotherwood Group Home drive, parking area, and patio to prevent accidents and improve access for adults with disabilities; $20,000 to Friends of Woodmere Dog Park to build a shelter at the new dog park; $7,624 to Memorial Community Development Corporation for the purchase and installation of cameras, monitors, and recorders to expand security in the childcare facility; $32,200 to The Potter's Wheel for multiple structural repairs to the facility; $6,833 to Embrace Church to purchase and install a security camera system in the daycare; $10,596 to Tri-State Food Bank for the purchase and installation of a new security gate for the dock area; $20,000 to Reitz Home Preservation Society for restoration of cast iron window enframements; $21,633 to Carver Community Organization for multipurpose field updates, including the purchase and installation of commercial fencing and a yard barn; $25,910 to Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science to renovate the third floor men’s and women’s restrooms to allow for an ADA compliant family restroom and storage room; $5,537.08 to Patchwork Central for multiple repairs to the facility; and $40,000 to Franklin Street Events Association for the purchase and installation of inclusive playground equipment at the Stoplight City playground.

The City of Evansville Endowment Fund (CEEF) is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for capital projects that serve the City of Evansville. The CEEF mission is to assist nonprofit charitable organizations in Evansville. In 2020, the CEEF awarded grants totaling $442,172 to 20 nonprofit organizations in Evansville.  Only nonprofit organizations that are recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) will be considered for funding. Applicant organizations must serve within the city limits of Evansville, Indiana. At least 60% of grant funding will be distributed for activities to support or benefit the 4th and 6th wards of the City of Evansville. Proposals will be considered to enable nonprofit organizations to: Acquire, construct, or renovate permanent facilities used to provide social and community-based services and activities. Construct or renovate facilities that promote the arts, culture, and/or tourism. Construct or renovate parks, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities that are designed for the public. Acquire, for neighborhood revitalization, property that is blighted, appropriate for rehabilitation, or needed for the development of housing for low- to moderate-income persons. Supplement or replenish existing municipally operated loan programs in pursuit of new economic development opportunities. Qualified organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry by June 25, 2021, by completing the online Letter of Inquiry form. Funding guidelines, application instructions, and the link to the online grant management system can be found at https://www.communityfoundationalliance.org/grant/city-evansville-endowment-fund/ .

In lieu of the grants reception, the City of Evansville Endowment Fund (CEEF) recently announced total grant awards of $442,172.20 to 20 charitable organizations. The CEEF’s mission is to assist nonprofit charitable organizations in Evansville. The annual grant cycle began in June. The CEEF grants committee awards the 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. Board president Amber Rascoe states that “the City of Evansville Endowment Fund has made a huge difference in addressing quality of life issues. Nonprofit organizations need to be recognized for their contributions to ensure our communities maintain necessities during these difficult times. The grants we award will continue to provide much needed assistance to these organizations.” This year’s grant recipients are: $36,990 to Aurora for acoustic sound proof tiling for the case management area; $31,125 to Carver Community Organization for the Carver Daycare & Preschool playground enhancements, removing existing playground covering and replacing with artificial turf ; $15,000 to Community One, Inc. for the 618 Madison Avenue Housing Restoration Project; $6,000 to District of Evansville of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store outdoor signage; $6,820 to Dream Center Evansville for the window replacement project; $29,149 to Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center to renovate the slope on the property to stop erosion and flooding issues; $40,000 to Evansville African American Museum for The Porter House renovation; $12,120 to Evansville Christian Life Center to install 6 plasma filters for the HVAC systems in high traffic areas and to purchase two new freezers for the Food Co-op Program; $30,000 to Evansville Parks Foundation to assist with the construction/installation of a shelter house, basketball courts, and playground for Garvin Park; $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Evansville to assist with 5 home builds in Glenwood Neighborhood (Ward 4) and 10 home builds in St. Theresa Place (Ward 6); $19,738 to Holly's House, Inc. for the removal and replacement of flooring; $9,900 to Jacob's Village for the septic system cell cleaning project; $41,180 to Joshua Academy to replace one of the outdated boilers with a new 90% thermal efficiency boiler; $33,000 to Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville to construct a secondary entrance to the museum and for graphic design and signage; $4,616 to Patchwork Central, Inc. for gutter and downspout cleaning, installation of gutter guards, replacement of underground downspout lines, and installation of an area drain; $20,000 to Reitz Home Museum to assist with the restoration of 20 iron window enframements; $16,500 to Sycamore Services to assist with the purchase and installation of secure and accessible exterior and interior doors, including electronic door opening system; $40,000 to United Caring Services to assist with the renovation of the Day Shelter restrooms and showers; $20,790.20 to United Methodist Youth Home, Inc. to replace 3 HVAC systems (two in the administrative building and one in the current girls' residential group home) and to replace the flooring in the mobile home that serves as a gym for residential youth; and $9,244 to Vanderburgh County CASA Inc. for the purchase and installation of video-conferencing equipment.

During the City of Evansville Endowment Fund’s (CEEF) June board meeting Jerome Stewart (4th Ward) was recognized for his service as the outgoing board president. "It has been a great honor to serve as president of a board that is all about community and giving back," says Stewart. Amber Rascoe was elected as the first woman CEEF Board President. Rascoe has served as a board member for the past three years. Stewart says, "Amber has been impressive during her time as a board member. She has great leadership qualities which is why the board unanimously voted for her to become our next president.” Rascoe currently serves on the board at WNIN, and is the board president of Joshua Academy Preschool. Rascoe currently works at German American Bank as a Community Home Loan Specialist, and has been with the company for over 11 years. “It has been a pleasure to serve on the CEEF board. I feel lucky to follow an excellent example of board leadership by Jerome. Thank you to the current board members for their confidence. I’m excited to continue helping local nonprofits assist our communities through grant opportunities,” says Rascoe. She encourages local nonprofits to visit the website to stay current with grant details https://www.ceefindiana.org . Additional board officers elected at the meeting, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, include Vice President Alan Groves, Treasurer Jerome Stewart, and Secretary Susan Harp. New board members elected this year include Ron Beane, Justin Elpers, and Kaitlin Moore Morley.