In 2024, Indian River Community Foundation launched Giving Forward, a three-year, $50 million leadership initiative that encourages generous people in our community to make charitable gifts today that were originally planned as bequests in the future. This initiative was created to provide reliable, long-term funding to...

Crossover Mission empowers kids to become successful adults through a program of year-round basketball and one-to-one academic mentoring. The organization provides experiences that can shape the students’ vision about what is possible in their own education and careers. IRCF recently awarded Crossover Mission $50,000 from the Community Enrichment...

In partnership with Vero Beach Magazine, Indian River Community Foundation’s President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, writes a monthly column called Indian River Insights. These articles explore the root causes of community needs, celebrate successes, analyze meaningful solutions, and offer insights into persistent challenges. In the April 2025...

Vero Classical School was founded in 2023 with the mission of providing an exceptional, Christ centered education in the classical tradition. The school seeks to cultivate students who think critically, communicate effectively, and grow in wisdom and virtue. The Community Foundation recently awarded Vero Classical School...

Treasure Coast Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization on Florida’s Treasure Coast, providing the community each year with millions of meals valued at more than $50 million through robust programs and in partnership with 300 charitable organizations in Indian...

In partnership with Vero Beach Magazine, Indian River Community Foundation’s President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, writes a monthly column called Indian River Insights. These articles explore the root causes of community needs, celebrate successes, analyze meaningful solutions, and offer insights into persistent challenges. In the March 2025...

Congratulations to Jeff Pickering for his 10 years of service as Indian River Community Foundation’s President and CEO.  Jeff relocated his family to Vero Beach, Florida from Bakersfield, California in 2015 to assume this leadership role. Since then, the Community Foundation has grown to more...

In partnership with Vero Beach Magazine, Indian River Community Foundation’s President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, writes a monthly column called Indian River Insights. These articles explore the root causes of community needs, celebrate successes, analyze meaningful solutions, and offer insights into persistent challenges. In the February 2025...

Indian River Community Foundation has approved a $1.5 million impact investment to support the construction of Childcare Resources of Indian River’s new campus in downtown Vero Beach. The project is the first of its kind that will breathe life into the downtown area while increasing...

Established in 1993, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition establishes and supports a local system of care that optimizes the health of moms, babies, and their families living in Indian River County. IRCF recently awarded Healthy Start $25,000 to support the Healthy Communities program. Jessica Staudt,...