Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsIndiana, United States11-50 Employees
The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana is a tax-exempt public charity serving the Southern Indiana region. Founded in 1991 and based in New Albany, Indiana, it operates as a National Standards certified community foundation, providing a structured way for donors and local businesses to pursue charitable objectives with flexibility and meaning. It oversees more than $102 million in charitable assets across over 220 funds and administers these funds to support grants and scholarships. Its primary audience includes individual donors and local businesses seeking a structured, flexible means to advance charitable goals and address community needs. Through fund administration and the distribution of grants and scholarships, the foundation helps translate donor intent into tangible benefits for Southern Indiana. In April 2026, Crystal Melcher, the foundation's Vice President of Community Philanthropy, was named a 2026 Enterprising Women Award honoree.