Search this site:

1.) Youth as Resources of Central Indiana (YARCI)
2.) YES - Youth Enriching Society

1. Youth as Resources of Central Indiana (YARCI)

Contact Information:
Dianne Murer
YAR of Central Indiana - Hendricks County
987 N. St. Rd. 39
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: 317-745-4694
Fax: 317-745-5325
dianne.murer@uwci.org

Counties:
Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks & Morgan

Program Description:
YARCI challenges youth to identify community needs and provides small grants for volunteer projects they design and lead. Youth partner with adults on six boards governing YARCI, including all aspects of grant review and funding.

Program Components:

Community Partner Organizations:
YARCI is a program of United Way of Central Indiana.

Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
65 youth grantmakers/board members

Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
70 adult grantmakers/board members

If applicable, amount of funds raised annually?

If applicable, how are funds raised each year?
Operating costs are raised through the United Way annual campaign. The grant pool is raised in part from United Way and through community foundations, government grants, and corporate and individual contributions.

If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?

Do youth personally contribute to fundraising efforts? If yes, how much?

If applicable, are youth responsible for grantmaking decisions? If yes, how much?
Yes, for entire amount.

If applicable, total number of annual grants:
149
24 (Hendricks County)

If applicable total dollar amount of endowment:
$8,000

What year was the endowment initiated?

Total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:
$168,690
$16,700 (Hendricks)

Updated 6/09

2. YES - Youth Enriching Society

County:
Hendricks

Contact Information:
Deedee Daniel
Executive Director
Hendricks County Community Foundation
5055 East Main St., Ste. A
Avon, IN 46123
317-718-1200
deedee@hendrickscountycf.org

Program Description:
As a group of teen philanthropists, we want to give a youth perspective on grant making because we care about our community. YES wants to enrich society though grant making and fundraising for projects that are done by or benefit the youth of Hendricks County.

Community Partners:
4-H, YAR, and Youth Leadership

Total grant amount given each year and number of grants awarded:
2004 - $1,000, 2 grants
2005 - $1,000, 2 grants

Does your program have an endowment? If so, amount?
Yes.

Number of youth and adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
15 youth and 2 adults

Who staffs the program:
Deedee Daniel, Executive Director

Updated 1/06