In 2022, 94.6% of students graduated high school in Indian River County, a slight decline from the 2021 graduation rate of 95%. Organizations like the Boy & Girls Clubs of Indian River County work daily to ensure that all youth who enter their doors are...

Villanova University and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researchers compared nonprofits that earned a GuideStar Seal of Transparency to those that did not. Nonprofits that earned a Seal averaged 53% more in contributions the following year than organizations with no Seal. The research also found organizations that elect to...

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...

Last year, the Florida Department of Education identified 423 homeless students in Indian River County. Little Birthday Angels brings hope to this population by providing a birthday celebration for every homeless child living on the Treasure Coast. The Birthday Bags of Hope program delivers birthday...

YGMA Fork Lift Certification Nearly 5,000 children in Indian River County live in poverty. In addition, 1 in 3 families with children are struggling to meet basic needs such as food, child care, and technology. Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy (YGMA) operates with the primary goal...

Jeff Pickering, Emily Snow, Pat Brier, and Liz Bruner Senior Resource Association (SRA) promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services to older adults and transportation for all. On January 31st, Indian River Community Foundation awarded SRA $42,000 to support their Main Campus...

Michaelann Todtz, Teresa Albizu, Heather O'Shea, and Charlotte Anderson-Brown SafeSpace is the only State-Certified Domestic Violence Center on the Treasure Coast, saving lives 24/7 and preventing domestic violence in the communities we serve. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded SafeSpace $25,000 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...

Jeff Pickering, Pat Brier, Wanda Lincoln, Toni Hamner Dale Jacobs, Marcia Salmon, Trevor Loomis, & Stephanie Kingsbury Indian River Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. On January 31st, Indian River Community Foundation awarded Habitat for Humanity $25,000 to support...

Substance Awareness Center Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $162,000 to six nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Dale Jacobs, Toni Hamner, Wanda Lincoln, Dawn Michael, Angelia Perry,...