INSIDE THE SCOTT COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Mission Statement

The mission of the Scott County Community Foundation is to be a leader in attracting, managing and focusing the philanthropic resources which meet community needs and enrich the quality of life of Scott County citizens for all generations.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be a community leader in philanthropy, stewardship, giving and serving for the common good in Scott County. The Foundation will mobilize the leadership and resources needed for residents of Scott County to have an equitable quality of life.

About the Scott County Community Foundation

The Scott County Community Foundation was established in February 1997, in affiliation with the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana.

In 1999, Lilly Endowment established a grant, the GIFT IV initiative, to help set up community foundations. The Scott County Community Foundation voted to obtain a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and become a stand-alone community foundation. The date for disaffiliation was September 30, 2000.

An executive director was employed, and an office was established. A board of directors was announced, equipment purchased and office furniture donated. During the following months, committees worked on developing guidelines and procedures for the organization.

In October 2006, the Scott County Community Foundation purchased a building at 60 N. Main Street in Scottsburg for a permanent site for its office. After extensive remodeling, the staff moved in February 2007.

The Foundation celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2007. In January 2007, we were named in compliance with the Ethical and Operational Standards for Indiana Community Foundations.

Financial Information

Any requests for financial information and policies may be made by contacting the Scott County Community Foundation. The Scott County Community Foundation is audited annually by Blue and Company, LLC. Copies of the audited financial statement are available HERE for download. Copies of the 2008 IRS Form 990 are available HERE for download.

Currently, The Bradley and Carney Financial Consulting Group is the Foundation's investment manager. The Finance and Investment Committee is responsible for oversight of the investments and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. Members of that committee include Syd Whitlock, chair; Adam Gibson, Dale Hobbs, Dan Slattery, Joe Wolf, and advisory member Shannon Borden.

The National Standards Seal by our name indicates official confirmation from the Council on Foundations that we have met the most rigorous standards in philanthropy. It affirms our commitment to financial security, transparency and accountability. It says our grantmaking includes an open, competitive process designed to address the changing needs of our community. The National Standards Seal also confirms our history of honoring donors’ wishes—to support the arts, cultivate gardens, save endangered species, cure illness, expand literacy, feed children—and support countless other important causes. 

The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations Program was established in 2000 in cooperation with the Council on Foundations. National Standards guide community foundations in establishing legal, ethical and effective operational practices that serve as blueprints for internal development and benchmarks for external assessment. The 43 National Standards require the Scott County Community Foundation to document its policies in donor services, investment management, grantmaking and administration. To receive confirmation of National Standards compliance, the Scott County Community Foundation submitted its organizational and financial policies and procedures to a rigorous peer review.

For more information about the Scott County Community Foundation, please contact us.

The Scott County Community Foundation values the understanding of, importance and involvement in charitable giving of the people of Scott County.