Updates from Your Community Foundation

Officials working toward a new Decatur County community pool are proud to release an official project status and fundraising update. ·        $4.5M total budget has been established. This includes: o   $3.9M Build-Operate-Transfer contract with Blue Escapes Pools of Greenwood   o   An additional $600,000 for locker room rehab, furniture, sail shades, and cabanas   ·        $3.5M in contributions to date including: o   $1M from the Decatur County Community Foundation

Donations to support a new community pool in Decatur County will now be matched, dollar-for-dollar, thanks to a challenge from the Decatur County Community Foundation (DCCF).   “The Foundation’s Board of Directors wants to make this a new ‘community’ pool in every sense,” explained DCCF Executive Director Tami Wenning. “That’s why our board has created a match opportunity to encourage the public to support the effort and demonstrate just how much we want a local pool.”   From

The Decatur County Community Foundation is pleased to announce Madison Gould of Greensburg Community High School as the recipient of the 2025/26 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Decatur County.   Madison is the daughter of Greg and Danielle Gould of Greensburg.   As the recipient of Decatur County’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, Gould receives four years of full-tuition to the college of her choice. Required fees and up to $900 per year for required books an

Greensburg, IN — November 21, 2025  — The Decatur County Community Foundation (DCCF) has formally pledged at least $1 million toward the construction of a new community pool, reaffirming its commitment during the Foundation’s Board Meeting on November 21. The contribution represents a significant step forward in addressing the community’s need for a modern aquatic facility following the closure of the historic Allen Memorial Pool. Board President Rick Nobbe  shared the Found

The Decatur County Community Foundation has announced the finalists for Decatur County’s 2025/26 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.   Decatur County had 60 students begin the competitive process in August by completing an online application and a controlled essay. The application and essay are anonymous--students are identified by numbers only. The online application was reviewed by a six-member committee made up of representatives from various community organizations. Ea

On Tuesday, November 11, local veterans are invited to stop by the Decatur County Community Foundation between 10am-6pm for a token of appreciation. For the sixth year in a row the Community Foundation is offering gift cards to local veterans in thanks for their service. New this year Veteran Service Officer, Ken Mobley, will be in attendance. Mobley will be available to talk with veterans and share updates on the assistance his office can provide. The Foundation will also be

Susan and the late Dennis Wilson were named the newest members of Decatur County Community Foundation’s Stephen Decatur Society at the...

Linemen. Electricians. Carpenters. Mechanics. Hairstylists. As the need for skilled workers in trades like these continues to grow,...

Decatur County Community Foundation recently added three new board members to the team. Larry Rueff is a semi-retired swine veterinarian...

Grants for agriculture projects in Decatur County just got a boost thanks to a donation from Farm Credit Mid-America. Farm Credit Mid-...

Lilly Endowment has selected Adam Mack, a senior at North Decatur Jr./Sr. High School, as this year’s Decatur County recipient. Lilly...

The Decatur County Community Foundation recently announced the 2022 finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Fifty-seven...

Adam Holtkamp was a young Decatur County farmer who lost his life in a tragic farm accident earlier this year. To honor his memory, local...

If you've never given to the Foundation before, we encourage you to take advantage of our new matching opportunity. Thanks to the...

We are pleased to welcome Gracie Maxwell to the Foundation family! Gracie will be interning with us this fall thanks to a grant from the...

(GREENSBURG, INDIANA - August 27) The Decatur County Community Foundation has removed the controlled essay portion of the Lilly Endowment...

(GREENSBURG, IN, August 23) – The Decatur County Council has partnered with the Decatur County Community Foundation to administer funding...

Looking for a place to park in downtown Greensburg? Some new signage around the square makes it easier than ever. Over the past six...

The Decatur County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that five projects will receive funding following the most recent review...

In January 1999, an anonymous gift of $50,000 was made to the Decatur County Community Foundation for the benefit of South Park Cemetery....