Community Foundation of Hancock County Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Hancock County
Introduction
The Community Foundation of Hancock County (CFHC) is a nonprofit based in Hancock County, Indiana, partnering with local organizations to help shape the county’s future. As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity, CFHC’s core mission is to serve donors and the broader community by offering flexible, efficient, and tax-advantaged ways to make charitable gifts that maximize impact.
How CFHC operates
CFHC accepts contributions from individuals, families, businesses, civic groups, and other foundations. Gifts are invested and the resulting earnings are distributed according to donor instructions or used to address community needs. Those distributions typically take the form of scholarships for students or grants awarded to nonprofit organizations and worthy causes.
Scholarships and community impact
The foundation manages more than 100 endowed scholarship funds, each created for a specific purpose. Many of these scholarships carry the name of a loved one or are established in memory of someone, and all are intended to help enhance life and opportunity within Hancock County.