Join the 30 By 30 Legacy Club!
$30,000 by 2030 — Building Tomorrow’s Legacy, Today
The Parke County Community Foundation invites you to Join the 30 by 30 Legacy Club, a unique opportunity to create your own Heritage Fund through our Legacy Fund Program. By pledging $2,000 per year through June 2030, you’ll build a $30,000 permanent fund that will support the causes you care about right here in Parke County — forever!
Thanks to Lilly Endowment’s GIFT IX Initiative, your gift will receive a $2-for-$1 match, turning your $10,000 commitment into a $30,000 legacy of community impact.
To learn more about the Legacy Fund Program, click here.
To learn more about ways to donate and types of gifts accepted at the Parke County Community Foundation, click here.
Why Join the 30 by 30 Club?
- Triple Your Impact: Every $1 you give earns a $2 match through Lilly Endowment’s GIFT IX Initiative — that’s three times the power of your giving.
- Build a Permanent Legacy: Your Heritage Fund will be a lasting source of support for the people, programs, and places that make Parke County strong.
- Give Smart — Save Smart: Starting in 2026, new standard deduction tax credits will make charitable giving even more beneficial. By planning ahead now, your generosity can work harder for you and for your community.
- Flexible Giving: Pledge a minimum of $2,000 annually through June 2030 — contributions can be made annually, quarterly, or monthly.
How to Join
- Decide on your pledge. Commit to giving $2,000 per year (or more) through June 2030.
- Set up your Heritage Fund. Contact our staff or click the button below to establish your fund and select your preferred payment schedule.
- Watch your impact grow! Your contributions will be matched 2-for-1 through Lilly Endowment’s GIFT IX Initiative and grow into a lasting legacy for Parke County.
Example of Your Impact
- You give: $2,000 per year from 2026–June 30,2030 (total $10,000)
- Foundation match: $20,000 (thanks to Lilly Endowment’s $2-for-$1 match)
- Total fund created: $30,000
- Your legacy: Annual grants in the name of your Legacy Fund, supporting Parke County — forever