Heritage Fund Of Bartholomew County Inc

Organization Overview

Heritage Fund Of Bartholomew County Inc is located in Columbus, IN. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Heritage Fund Of Bartholomew County Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heritage Fund Of Bartholomew County Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Heritage Fund Of Bartholomew County Inc generated $9.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Heritage Fund Of Bartholomew County Inc has awarded 293 individual grants totaling $16,975,472. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO (1) PROVIDE RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF GIFTS DONATED FOR BROAD CHARITABLE PURPOSES; (2) PROMOTE LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES; AND (3) SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE AND 4) PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HERITAGE FUND IS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY. THE FOUNDATION EXISTS SOLELY FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF GIFTS DONATED FOR BROAD CHARITABLE PURPOSES, TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES, TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHERS, AND TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. EACH YEAR, HERITAGE FUND MANAGES A COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROCESS FOR OVER $500,000 IN UNRESTRICTED DOLLARS FROM THE COMMUNITY FUND IN THE AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY, POSITIVE CHANGE, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT, AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE. THE FOUNDATION IS THE KEY ADMINISTRATOR OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, AND CONDUCTS THE ANNUAL SELECTION PROCESS FOR TWO LILLY SCHOLARSHIPS. HERITAGE FUND SERVES AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR IMPORTANT COMMUNITY PROJECTS, TWO OF WHICH ARE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMONS IN 2011, AND LANDMARK COLUMBUS, A CELEBRATION OF THE DESIGN HERITAGE OF COLUMBUS IN 2017. DISTRIBUTION FROM THE FOUNDATIONS MANY DONOR ADVISED, DESIGNATED, AGENCY AND FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS SUPPORT A BROAD VARIETY OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES.THE HERITAGE FUND BOARD IS COMPOSED OF 28 COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE FOUNDATION EMPLOYS 6 PROFESSIONALS, AND ENLISTS THE AID OF OVER 50 VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE ON DEVELOPMENT, GRANTS, OUTREACH, FINANCE AND AUDIT, INVESTMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tracy Souza
President & CEO
$178,500
Michelle Schaefer
Treasurer
$0
John Elwood
Secretary
$0
Matthew Kirr
Chair
$0
Alice Johnson
Vice Chair
$0
Jim Lienhoop
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,721,459
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $48,363
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,721,459
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,258,345
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,817,043
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,809,715

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Heritage Fund Of Bartholomew County Inc has awarded $4,167,774 in support to 61 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COLUMBUS CAPITAL FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, IN

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$1,200,000

LANDMARK COLUMBUS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, IN

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$755,752

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COALITION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, IN

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$325,461

FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, IN

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$206,489

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, IN

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$189,127

COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, IN

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$154,793
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Heritage Fund Of Bartholomew County Inc has recieved totaling $37,265.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Road Runners Club Of America

Columbus, IN

PURPOSE: Healthy Lifestyles support including park equipment upgrades and safety projects and wellness initiatives for underserved populations.

$20,000
United Way Of Bartholomew County Inc

Columbus, IN

PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,316
The Robert And Marcia Oswald Family Foundation

Bonita Springs, FL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$5,000
Helen H Rowell Rvoc Tr

Hamilton, OH

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$4,949
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$66,782,110
Earnings$9,523,199
Admin Expense$1,205,497
Net Contributions$1,078,653
Grants$2,086,399
Ending Balance$74,092,066

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