The first ever Community Foundation of Howard County Giving Day is Tuesday, October 28th! This day is all about bringing the community together to give back, celebrate local impact, and grow the future of Howard County.
Thanks to a $2-for-$1 GIFT match from Lilly Endowment, Inc., your gift to any unrestricted community endowment fund goes even further — tripling the support for local nonprofit programs doing incredible work in Howard County.
From sweet treats to merchandise to local Dine to Donate opportunities (and more!), you can get involved and be a part of something BIG on Giving Day.
What is the Purpose of Giving Day?
Our Community Foundation is participating in the Lilly Endowment GIFT VIII Match, which is a $2-for-$1 match on any gifts made to Howard Unrestricted Community Funds.
Example: $10 donation + Lilly match = $30, $100 donation becomes $300, etc.
So far, we are 66% of the way toward our fundraising goal. If we can reach our goal, Lilly Endowment will provide over $2 million to the Community Foundation of Howard County, helping us support vital nonprofit programs working to make our community better. Every dollar makes a difference.
Community Foundation of Howard County Giving Day is a chance to show how strongly our community can come together to achieve a common goal. By spreading the word and bringing in donations, your support helps us reach our goal and change our community for the better.
The GIFT Match concludes on December 31, 2025 (or once our goal is met, whichever comes first). We have approximately 4 months to raise the remaining 34% of our goal.
Explore Local Giving in Action
Wherever you are in Howard County, you’ll find the Community Foundation’s impact close to home.
Explore the interactive map by clicking on the pins to discover nonprofit projects and programs that have received support through our Howard Unrestricted Community Funds.
Every pin tells a story of positive change in our community—see how your area has been touched!
Key:
Blue - Community Development
Green - Education
Yellow - Arts & Culture
Red - Social Service
Purple - Youth Development
Orange - General Health/Wellbeing
(Note: this map does not include grants made by Designated or Donor-Advised funds.)
Get Involved!
Visit our Open House to grab some treats, free merchandise, or make a donation toward our goal.
Reveal Coming Soon!
Some local restaurants throughout Carroll County are participating in “Dine to Donate” specials, meaning a portion of the proceeds from your meal will go toward our fundraising goal. Giving back never tasted so good!
Reveal Coming Soon!
Carroll and Delphi Community schools will be participating in Penny Wars! Send your child with as many pennies as you can collect. The class from each school that brings in the most pennies will receive a pizza party from the Community Foundation!
Community Foundation of Howard County Giving Day is approaching fast, and we need your help in sharing the excitement! Whether you’re a board member, volunteer, local business, or passionate community member, your voice helps us reach more people and grow support for our local nonprofits benefiting from the fundraiser.
To make it easy, we’ve put together media kits with ready-to-use graphics, sample social media posts, email templates, and more.
Feel free to tag us in your social media posts! You can find our Facebook and Instagram pages linked below.
Spread the Word!
Give Online
You can make a gift to the Foundation right here on our website! Follow the link to our “Give Now” page to make an online $2-for-$1 donation to our unrestricted community endowment funds.
Visit us on Giving Day
Visit one of our office Open House throughout the day on October 28th to make your donation. With treats and merchandise available, you won’t walk away empty-handed!
Mail a Check
Can’t participate on Giving Day, but still want to make a difference? No problem! You can always send a donation to our office, or come see us in-person before October 28th. We appreciate your support, no matter when it’s received.
Foundation office:
215 W. Sycamore St. Kokomo, IN 46901