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Community Foundation of Southern

New Albany, Indiana  ·  EIN 351827813  ·  Private foundation

Community Foundation of Southern is a Indiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.3M in annual giving against $125.3M in assets. This page documents the 302 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Community Foundation of Southern — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$125.3M
Total assets
302
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation of Southern funds

Community Foundation of Southern's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, economic development, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include women girls, youth pop.

women girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation of Southern, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Floyd County Treasurer
GENERAL SUPPORT
New Albany, IN$4.0M2024
Floyd County Treasurer
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
New Albany, IN$3.7M2023
Floyd County Treasurer
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
New Albany, IN$3.6M2020
Floyd County Treasurer
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
New Albany, IN$3.6M2022
Floyd County Treasurer
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
New Albany, IN$3.5M2018
Caesars Foundation of Floyd County
COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT; SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY RELIEF
New Albany, IN$644K2020
Community Foundation Partnership Inc
DESIGNATED FUND DISTRIBUTION FOR MARTIN COUNTY, INDIANA
Bedford, IN$551K2022
Community Foundation Partnership Inc
DESIGNATED FUND DISTRIBUTION FOR MARTIN COUNTY, INDIANA
Bedford, IN$490K2024
Community Foundation Partnership Inc
DESIGNATED FUND DISTRIBUTION FOR MARTIN COUNTY, INDIANA
Bedford, IN$432K2023
Community Foundation Partnership Inc
DESIGNATED FUND DISTRIBUTION FOR MARTIN COUNTY, INDIANA
Bedford, IN$347K2020
Indiana University Southeast Financial Aid Office
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
New Albany, IN$270K2023
Floyd County Department of Parks & Recreation
ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND KEVIN HAMMERSMITH MEM PARK
New Albany, IN$220K2022
Friends of Open Door Youth Services
CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT AND TRANSPORTATION/FACILITY UPGRADES
New Albany, IN$166K2024
Town of Borden
QUALITY OF PLACE GRANT
Borden, IN$150K2024
City of Charlestown
QUALITY OF PLACE
Charlestown, IN$150K2023

Community Foundation of Southern giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$602K
2018$4.1M
2020$5.6M
2022$5.4M
2023$5.7M
2024$5.6M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of Southern

Community Foundation of Southern's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cfsouthernindiana.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Southern

Does Community Foundation of Southern accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of Southern's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Community Foundation of Southern fund?
Community Foundation of Southern's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Floyd County Treasurer, Floyd County Treasurer, Floyd County Treasurer. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation of Southern give in grants?
Community Foundation of Southern reported $6.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.0M over 302 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of Southern located?
Community Foundation of Southern is based in New Albany, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351827813.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of Southern's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation of Southern. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.