Indian River Community Foundation

In the March 2026 edition of the Vero Beach Magazine, Jeff Pickering shares a reflection on the meaning of home, weaving together personal experience, literature, and stories of resilience to explore what it truly means to belong. bit.ly/4ln17YZ

In the February 2026 edition of the Vero Beach Magazine, Jeff Pickering shares a reflection on Vero Beach Museum of Art's recent groundbreaking. Click the link to read the full article! bit.ly/3O6MfBl

Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Octavian Village $10,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to help support the Educ8 AI program. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/3OdQZFa

Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Float Hope $26,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to support their swimming program. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/4t1L5qC

Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Dogs for Life $25,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to support the Veteran Service Dog Training Program. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/4sUatPa

IRCF recently awarded The Buggy Bunch $25,000 to support their Thriving Families Program. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/4pz3ZCk

Happy New Year from the IRCF Team! 🎉 Our office will be closed January 1st as we ring in the new year. We’re so grateful for our community and excited for what’s ahead in 2026. ✨

In the November 2025 edition of the Vero Beach Magazine, Jeff Pickering explores how local organizations are working to combat food insecurity. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/3WZ2pOu

Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded ORCA $20,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund for the Citizen Science Program. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/4p84svH

On October 23rd, Indian River Community Foundation hosted a reception to celebrate the publication of the 2026 Time & Treasure Guide to Better Giving. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/434GbxU

In the October 2025 edition of the Vero Beach Magazine, Jeff Pickering shares his experience as a "theater dad" and highlights opportunities for young people to explore the performing arts. bit.ly/3Wlsln1

Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy $100,000 to complete the renovation of their building, the historic library in Vero Beach. Click the link to learn more. bit.ly/47lhw9w

Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Ballet Vero Beach $25,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to support their Education and Engagement Initiatives. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/4ohNOJr

Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Tykes & Teens $30,000 to support the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/4nKTnAo

Endowment Partner Spotlight: The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to preserving the author’s home and nurturing local writers of all ages. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/42icl8L

In the September 2025 edition of the Vero Beach Magazine, Jeff Pickering describes the impact Bike Walk Indian River County has made in our community. Click the link to read the article! bit.ly/46r1RpX

Please join us in congratulating Yamilet Cendejas for her 10 years of impact at Indian River Community Foundation! We are grateful for Yamilet’s vision, dedication, and decade of service. 🎉🎉🎉

In the August 2025 edition of the Vero Beach Magazine, IRCF President & CEO Jeff Pickering shares how The Arc of Indian River County supports and empowers individuals with special needs. Click the link to read the full article. bit.ly/3J2HS80

Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded The Hope for Families Center $50,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to support their shelter program. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/4o5XJCR

Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Dynamic Life Recovery Community $42,500 for new air conditioning units. Click the link to learn more! bit.ly/45ieCTa