Community Foundation of Randolph County

Cultivating Community - August 12, 2025
2025-08-12 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Randolph County United and the Community Foundation of Randolph County have teamed up! Together, with YOUR help, we can tackle our community’s most pressing issues.
Everyone is welcome! Whether you’ve been a part of Cultivating Community in the past or not, we want your voice to be heard. At our previous meeting on June 12, we followed up on ideas and projects mentioned at the previous session, as well as encouraged new projects and ideas! We’ll continue following up with those working groups to see what progress has been made. We also encourage you to arrive with new suggestions for projects! Helping to make a better community starts with people like you, and at this meeting you’ll have a chance to get involved with existing and new projects!

Event Details:
August 12, 20255:30pmModoc Gardens – 5629 W. US Highway 36, Modoc, IN

Invite others to come with you! The more people involved, the more we can accomplish; everyone has something to contribute.
Please contact 765-584-9077 x201 or email gcox@randolphcountyfoundation.org with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Learn more at the Cultivating Community website!

2025 Women's Fund Brunch and Auction -- Advanced Ticket Purchase Required
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall, 514 West Washington Street, Winchester, IN
The Women’s Fund of Randolph County will “Squeeze the Day!” in celebrating 15 years of Randolph County women paying it forward on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Scheduled to begin at 10:00am in Parish Hall at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winchester, the Brunch and Auction will recognize the 2025 Women’s Fund grant recipients and raise funds for future grantmaking.
The cost to attend is $30 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the Community Foundation’s office through Friday, August 8th.
We hope that you will join us!

2025 Thanks for Giving Annual Dinner -- Invitation Only
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | IN
The Community Foundation of Randolph County will recognize our donors, present awards to our Fall 2025 grant recipients, and celebrate the ways in which we have been strengthening quality of life for the residents of Randolph County. More details to come.
INVITATION ONLY.

GivingTuesday – Support Randolph County Nonprofits
2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | IN
This GivingTuesday, December 2, the Community Foundation of Randolph County encourages everyone to channel the energy and excitement surrounding Black Friday and Cyber Monday into supporting the organizations that strengthen our community.
GivingTuesday is a national and local movement designed to promote generosity, whether it’s through volunteering, sharing a skill, or donating to a charity. We urge you to start by making a direct gift to a local nonprofit in Randolph County. These organizations work hard to improve the lives of our residents, and your support directly impacts their ability to serve.
If you are undecided about where to direct your donation, or you want to maximize your generosity this GivingTuesday, consider donating to the Community Foundation of Randolph County’s unrestricted funds. This is a unique opportunity to triple your impact! Every dollar donated to an unrestricted fund is currently being matched 2-to-1 thanks to the Lilly Endowment’s GIFT IX Initiative. You can be assured that your contribution is a wise investment, as our Grants Committee responsibly stewards these gifts, allocating funds to local nonprofits for projects and programs that will benefit citizens.
Whether you give to a local nonprofit or maximize your donation through the Foundation’s unrestricted funds, you are making a difference.

To Donate Directly to a Local Nonprofit: Please send your gift directly to the organization of your choice.
To Donate to the Community Foundation ($2 for $1 Match): You may visit our office, mail your donation to 120 W. Washington St. Winchester, IN 47394, or donate online at randolphcountyfoundation.org/ways-to-give/donate.

Community Foundation staff would also be happy to speak with you if you’re interested in starting your own fund. Please consider participating in GivingTuesday!

GIFT IX Community Support Grants - Informational Session
2026-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Towne Square Community Centre, 123 W Franklin St, Winchester, IN, 47394
The Community Foundation of Randolph County (CFRC) has the privilege of convening and engaging stakeholders in projects that will enhance the quality of life in our county. If you are a nonprofit or stakeholder in Randolph County, and we are seeking your input. In addition, we hope to provide you with information regarding upcoming funding opportunities, and celebrate our previous successes.

CFRC has received a grant from the Lilly Endowment GIFT IX Initiative, which will allow over $600,000 to be committed to CFRC for Community Support Grants. Internally, we are discussing how these funds will be allocated, including: enhanced funding for CFRC regular grant cycles, enhanced funding for Forum of Funders grantmaking, a capital projects grant cycle, and a new projects grant cycle. RCU will also be sharing about grant opportunities through OCRA.

Your help is needed as we begin the process. Please join us to learn about the opportunities, and celebrate the successes of previous Cultivating Community initiatives.

To RSVP, please complete the short survey that can be found at this link (https://forms.office.com/r/TTnrmFN4dz).

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1151060653455602

Scholarship Application Deadline
2026-01-21 08:00 - 16:00 | IN
The scholarship application is open, and will close on Wednesday, January 21 @ 4:00pm. You can find all information, instructions, and link to application on our scholarship page: (Scholarships | Community Foundation of Randolph County)

Please contact Grant Cox at either gcox@randolphcountyfoundation.org or 765-584-9077 x201 with any questions.

Women's Fund Grant Application Deadline
2026-02-13 14:00 | IN
The annual grant cycle of the Women’s Fund of Randolph County seeks applications for programs that provide services for women and/or children that will enhance their futures, especially programs that demonstrate innovation and creativity in providing new solutions to unresolved community needs.
The deadline for application submissions is Friday, February 13, 2026, at 2:00pm.

High Rollers for Randolph County Casino Night -- Advanced Ticket Purchase Required
2026-02-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, 825 N Residence St, Winchester, IN, 47394
Join us on Friday, February 27, 2026, to experience the thrill of the casino in Randolph County in partnership with Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity (License #012018)! Our inaugural High Rollers for Randolph County Casino Night is your opportunity to test your luck for a good cause. With craps, roulette, blackjack, and poker on offer, you are bound to find the game for you!
Each $40 ticket, which can be purchased here, includes entry to the event, casino chips, a meal, and a voucher for one (1) free beverage.
Proceeds from the event will support the Community Foundation of Randolph County’s Community Enrichment Fund.
We hope to see you there!

Dinner at Gran's, a Fundraiser for the Community Foundation of Randolph County
2026-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Gran’s Kitchen, 202 S Meridian St, Winchester, IN, 47394
Buy your Hero a meal and support the Community Foundation of Randolph County’s Randolph County Heroes Fund!

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, the Community Foundation will partner with Erin Williamson, owner of Gran’s Kitchen, for a delicious dinner featuring spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread. Dine-in and carryout will be available. . Proceeds from the dinner will support the Randolph County Heroes Fund, an unrestricted fund used to provide grants to nonprofit organizations serving Randolph County residents.

Tickets are $15 per meal and MUST be purchased IN ADVANCE: https://www.randolphcountyfoundation.org/dinner-fundraiser/.

From Revolution to National Pride: A Randolph County Concert Celebrating 250 Years of Our Great Experiment in Liberty
2026-04-12 13:00 - 14:15 | Robert G. Jones Auditorium, Winchester Community High School, 700 N Union St, Winchester, IN, 47394
Featuring the Purdue University Wind Ensemble and musicians from each of the Randolph County high school bands, From Revolution to National Pride will be a patriotic concert celebrating the United States of America’s Semiquincentennial.
Click here to reserve your tickets for this FREE event!
