Youth as Resources of Central Indiana (YARCI)

Contact Information:
Jeannie Roberts
YAR of Central Indiana - Morgan County
One Courthouse Sq.
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: 317-477-2345
jeannie.roberts@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 Partners 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, approximate amount of funds raised annually?

If applicable, how are the 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, for what amount?
Yes, for entire amount.

If applicable, total number of annual grants:
149
15 (Morgan 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
$18,315 (Morgan County)

Updated 6/09