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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN INDIANA SHARES 2017 HIGHLIGHTS

The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana ( CFSI ) has made a meaningful difference in the community since 1991 and 2017 was no different .
The vision of CFSI is to be the partner and trusted resource for philanthropy in the community , providing stewardship of charitable intent so the impact of generosity will last for generations . By focusing on three core areas – community leadership , grants and scholarships and personal philanthropy – the organization is able to address needs and make lasting impacts .
Among the highlights over the past year : CFSI fundholders granted more than $ 4.4 million last year ; that funding to area nonprofits helped those organizations serve 72,000 people in Clark and Floyd Counties . In 2017 , CFSI distributed 133 scholarship awards with a combined value of over $ 600,000 .
To learn more about Community Foundation of Southern Indiana – including how you can help – please visit cfsouthernindiana . com .
Board of Directors The members of the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana assure the Foundation ’ s resources are used efficiently and effectively to accomplish their vision and mission .
Chair : Phillip Beaman Vice Chair : Bill White Treasurer : Adam Naville Secretary : David Hussung Immediate Past Chair : Gary Banet
4108 Charlestown Road _ New Albany | 812.948.4662 | CfSouthernIndiana . com