Our Mission
The mission of the Women's Fund of Vanderburgh County (a fund of the Community Foundation of Southwest Indiana) is to improve the quality of life in Vanderburgh County by collectively funding significant grants that support local programs giving opportunities, encouragement, knowledge, and hope.
100% local granting
Every dollar of membership dues and donations goes into the grant pool for local programs.
A thriving force for change
We began with a vision to bring together 10 women philanthropists in Vanderburgh County.
Our History
That first year in 2007, 185 women joined and far exceeding our goal of 100 members. Today, our growing membership continues to direct grants toward programs that create real opportunity and hope throughout our community.
Our Founders
Lisa Jones, Karen Ellerbrook, Jan Davies, Cindy Fine, Kristen Tucker, Barb Dicken and Lu Porter. Not Pictured: Allison Comstock, Jingle Hagey and Diane Igleheart
The Advisory Committee steers the fund’s giving and endowment.
The Advisory Committee steers our charitable work and endowment. Our four committees: Grants Committee – evaluates applicants and selects six semifinalists Annual Meeting Committee – plans the November voting annual meeting Membership Committee – recruits new members Marketing Committee – drives outreach and fundraising
2026 Advisory Committee
Jamie Wicks, Co-Chair Margaret Koch, Co-Chair Holly Smith, Past Co-Chair Nancy Priebe, Secretary Amelia Wawrin, Grants Committee Co-Chair Ashton Weil Hahn, Grants Committee Co-Chair Kelly Carlton, Annual Meeting Chair Kati Schulthesis, Marketing Chair Mary Catherine Bosler, Membership Chair Patricia Jackson Donna Logan Taylor Teppen Debbie Goldman
Questions about the Women's Fund?
Find answers to questions about membership, grantmaking, and how we work to create positive change in Vanderburgh County.
Make an impact in Vanderburgh County
Become a member or donate today to support programs that create opportunity and hope throughout our community.