Men's Fund

Overview

The Men’s Fund of Vanderburgh County focuses the efforts of male philanthropists to create positive social change by funding projects that address current needs in our community. The mission is to improve the quality of life in Vanderburgh County by collectively funding significant grants to charitable initiatives. We are proud to be “Men who get things done!”

The Men’s Fund Endowment is a permanent resource created to address the changing needs and priorities in our community. By building the Endowment, male philanthropists of today are building a long-term source of support for future needs. Half of the gifts given to the Men’s Fund are added to its endowment with the remaining funds used for present grantmaking for current needs in our community.

Membership

To join the Men’s Fund, please visit our online form and select Men’s Fund of Vanderburgh County.

Full Membership
Men who contribute $1,200 (or more) are Full Members and will have the opportunity to cast their own single vote for the final grant recipients at the Annual Meeting.

Group Membership
Men who join with other men to pool their resources may participate in a Group Membership. Groups may consist of up to 10 members for a total contribution of $1,200 (i.e., 2/$600; 3/$400; 5/$240; 6/$200). Together, the group will have one vote for the final grant recipients. The group must identify a Group Leader who will be responsible for ensuring the individual membership dues are submitted for the group, and for casting the group’s vote at the Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting

This year’s Men’s Fund Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., at the Evansville Country Club. Click on the button below for more information.

Meeting Details

2023 Grant Recipients

Congratulations to the 2023 Men's Fund of Vanderburgh County grant recipients!

Holly's House- Technology Upgrades: $30,000 Impact Grant

Evansville Christian Life Center - $5,000 Finalist Grant

Tri-State Food Bank - $5,000 Finalist Grant

Grant Cycle

The Men’s Fund grant cycle opens in July of each year. Interested organizations may submit only one application for a program or project as defined by the program criteria. After a deliberation process that begins with a review of applications, the Men’s Fund will award one impact grant aimed at improving the quality of life in Vanderburgh County. Proposals can be for either program activities or capital projects that benefit underserved residents of Vanderburgh County.

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