Blue River Community Foundation

Blue River Community Foundation

Philanthropic Fundraising Services

Shelbyville, Indiana 100 followers

Making a difference in Shelby County for over 30 years.

About us

Mission: The Blue River Community Foundation is a community foundation created to: Ø Provide responsible stewardship of gifts donated for charitable purposes Ø Serve and assist charitable endeavors in Shelby County Ø Promote leadership to address community issues Vision: To encourage philanthropy and inspire action that improves all lives and builds stronger communities in Shelby County!

Industry
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Shelbyville, Indiana
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1988

Locations

  • Primary

    54 W Broadway, Suite 1

    P.O. Box 808

    Shelbyville, Indiana 46176, US

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Employees at Blue River Community Foundation

Updates

  • **October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month** The BRCF Pillar Society includes those who have named the BRCF as the beneficiary of any type of planned or deferred gift, and have chosen to be listed as a member of the Society in Foundation publications. 1. Pillar Society membership is self-reported. 2. We do not ask how much is being left to the Foundation. While we encourage donors to discuss their gifts with the Foundation so that we can ensure that any necessary arrangements are made to best comply with their wishes, this is not required. 3. There is no minimum amount needed to be left to the Foundation to be included as a member. 4. Pillar Society members may designate the use of the distributions from their future gifts or may leave the distributions to the discretion of the Foundation’s board of directors. A Pillar Society gift may be used to establish a new named fund (so long as minimum amount requirements are met*) or may be added to any of the Foundation’s existing funds. 5. Pillar Society members are listed in the Foundation’s Annual Report, website, and various publications. We are hopeful that these listings will encourage others to follow the members’ example of generosity and forethought.

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  • In partnership with the City of Shelbyville and Shelby County Council, Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Progress Grant recipients. This year, $205,237 will be distributed to 13 organizations benefiting Shelby County. These organizations offer programs or will complete projects that promote and support arts & culture, community, education, health, social service, and youth. To date, these grants have contributed to 67 unique organizations totaling nearly $1,885,000. Read more about the 2024 Progress Grants here: https://lnkd.in/gHNFrtQ4

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  • Shelby County residents wishing to make a monetary donation to help with the hurricane relief and recovery efforts in North Carolina can make a donation to the Shelby County Disaster Recovery Fund at BRCF until October 31st. BRCF will send all donations to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina that serves Asheville and surrounding communities. A community foundation often knows first-hand the legitimate organizations and efforts that need immediate support and can quickly distribute funding. To learn more about where donations will be going and how they will be used, click here: https://lnkd.in/giBXfVDN Donations will not be endowed or charged a fee; funding will immediately be distributed to nonprofits and other charitable organizations as determined by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Direct link to donate through BRCF: https://lnkd.in/gBgAsZ4C

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  • Thank you Dr. Whitten for taking the time to meet with us and learn more about Shelby County!

    View profile for Pamela Whitten, graphic

    President at Indiana University

    Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting the vibrant communities of Johnson and Shelby Counties!   I first visited Franklin Community Middle School, where I met with Superintendent David Clendening, an alumnus of Indiana University Bloomington and active member of the Franklin community. We had a great discussion about, among other issues, Franklin Community Schools’ involvement with the Seamless Pathway Program at Indiana University Columbus, which aims to enhance educational opportunities and support for our students.    My day also took me to the Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) in Shelbyville, where I was honored to view the Bill Garrett mural—a beautiful tribute to a legendary IU Hoosier basketball player and Shelbyville native who helped transform American sports as the first Black player to start for a Big Ten team. This mural is part of the BRCF’s “Pride in Place” program, which enriches our community through public art installations. It serves to foster pride and create an inviting atmosphere for both residents and visitors.   A special thank you to BRCF Executive Director Jennifer Jones and James Garrett, nephew of Bill Garrett, for joining me in celebrating this remarkable work by local artist Pamela Bliss, another proud Indiana University alumna. Pamela’s murals include the iconic tribute to Reggie Miller in downtown Indianapolis, as well as other notable figures such as John Mellencamp and Kurt Vonnegut.   I am inspired by the dedication of our local communities and the innovative programs that connect education with culture. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for our students and enhancing the quality of life in Indiana.

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  • The Beatys are amazing philanthropic partners!

    BRCF would like to recognize the Beaty/C-Tech family for reaching a major milestone in their philanthropic giving. $2,000,000 in grants have been distributed from the Beaty/C-Tech Fund, a donor advised fund, administered by BRCF! Their team and family are true inspirations to others who want to give back to their community through donating their time, treasures, and talents. Read more about the Beatys in this month’s newsletter. https://lnkd.in/gdZFhpWT

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  • BRCF would like to recognize the Beaty/C-Tech family for reaching a major milestone in their philanthropic giving. $2,000,000 in grants have been distributed from the Beaty/C-Tech Fund, a donor advised fund, administered by BRCF! Their team and family are true inspirations to others who want to give back to their community through donating their time, treasures, and talents. Read more about the Beatys in this month’s newsletter. https://lnkd.in/gdZFhpWT

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  • Congratulations to the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists for Shelby County! These six outstanding students from the Class of 2025 were recently selected by BRCF’s Scholarship Committee through a blinded application evaluation process. They are now moving on to the personal interview phase, scheduled for October 4th. The recipient of this prestigious award will be announced in December.

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