As part of the Open Hearts Open Purses initiative, 6 local organizations are vying for the "People's Choice" $500 prize. You can vote for your choice and help them win! You can only vote once and the winner will be notified the night of June 14th at our OHOP awards dinner.

South Madison Community Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit charitable organization that was established in 1992 to assist donors in meeting their philanthropic interests. It is governed by a professional volunteer Board of Directors, and assisted by volunteer committee members and a dedicated staff. SMCF serves the residents in Adams, Fall Creek, Green, and Stony Creek Townships of Madison County and beyond.

Our mission is to produce positive and sustainable change in the communities we serve.

How much of an impact could an organization have with a $10,000 grant?

Open Hearts, Open Purses is an initiative of the South Madison Community Foundation to provide financial resources to organizations for projects that improve lives of individuals and families in the community.

OHOP will once again be awarding a $10,000 grant June 2012 to a local not-for-profit organization for a project specifically to benefit the residents of Adams, Fall Creek, Green, and/or Stony Creek townships.

If your organization fits this need, what are you waiting for?? Submission deadline is May 1st. For an application or more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OHOP is also seeking 100 women to each give $100. Each woman not only comes to the annual celebration dinner, but is an important part of the voting process in choosing the grant winner. At the Open Hearts, Open Purses dinner, you will hear short presentations from three finalists. Then you will cast a vote for the winning not-for-profit organization.  The $10,000 check will be presented to the winner at the end of the evening.  What a powerful experience!  Your $100 plus your vote = positive change for your community!

To become a member of this women's group that truly makes a difference,

call the Foundation office 765-778-8444 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   by May 15th.