August 17th is National Nonprofit Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring the incredible contributions of nonprofit organizations to our communities and beyond. There are 832 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Indian River County of which 175 filed a 990 Tax Return with the IRS....

In Indian River County, 73.3% of mothers started prenatal care in the first trimester as compared to the state average of 68.3%. Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition offers a network of care, support, and specialized classes and programs for every mother, every baby, and...

On July 20th the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County announced that their admissions department would be closing temporarily due to the “the critical lack of space to accommodate the unprecedented influx of owner surrender and stray animals”. According to a recent...

The Treasure Coast Girls Coalition (TCGC) is driven by its commitment of fostering resilience in girls and young women between the ages of 9 and 18. Through their enhanced STEAM curriculum, digital literacy training, and emotional intelligence programs, TCGC aims to create a positive impact...

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 August 2023...

Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County works to provide Indian River County with educational, recreational, and competitive sailing programs for all ages in a fun and safe environment. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded YSF $50,000 towards their capital campaign to build a community sailing...

Thanks to the generous contributions from the residents and members of the Indian River Club, Head, Heart and Hands (HHH) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP). To read the full request for proposals, please click here. The application process begins with a Letter of...

The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and are givers needing home health, hospice, and community health services. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded the VNA $50,000 to support the Mobile Health Clinic....

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $210,000 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, and Angelia Perry. The grants...

For over 30 years, The Hope for Families Center (HFC) has been an integral part of improving the lives of families in crisis. This organization values the family and often helps break the cycle of generational poverty and homelessness. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded HFC $50,000...