Veteran Prioritizes Greatest Need Giving As a child, Cathy (Coyle) Hampton was fascinated with insects, particularly praying mantises. As a new 4-H member, she wanted to make them the focus of an entomology project, but there was a problem: Entomology wasn’t offered...
4-H Latecomers Establish County Endowments David and Sharon White’s path to supporting Indiana 4-H looks a little different than that of many donors. In fact, growing up in Allen County, in the 1950’s and 60’s, neither of them participated in 4-H. “Sharon was active...
It was wonderful spending time with so many familiar faces and lots of new 4-H friends at the Indiana 4-H Foundation 2025 Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 18th! Thank you to Purdue Extension-Lake County 4-H for co-hosting this year's event at the Gary Area Career Center....
We’re excited to share some news! The Indiana 4-H Foundation has been evaluated by Charity Navigator and earned the highest possible rating of Four Stars. Charity Navigator’s impartial, third-party evaluation validates our organization’s effectiveness and reliability....
Farm Credit Mid-America and Corteva Agriscience are teaming up to TAKE ACTION: MAKE KIDS REAL-WORLD READY by supporting civic engagement in your community! A total of $40,000 is available for YES Grant projects identified, developed and implemented by 4-H youth. 4‑H...
The Teen Leadership Weekend is designed for 4-H youth who are ready to take their leadership journey to the next level! This conference is an exciting (and fun!) opportunity for 4-H members in grades 7-12 to build their leadership skills, connect with peers from...
Since 2020, thousands of Indiana 4‑Hers have benefitted from funds provided through the generosity of Premier Companies. For the 2024-2025 cycle, they have committed over $100,000 to 4‑H projects across southern Indiana! Here is an overview of some of the most recent...
The Indiana 4-H Foundation YES Grant program gives youth-led projects the financial boost they need to get off the ground and start making a difference in the community. In 2024, the Indiana 4‑H Foundation awarded 23 YES Grants for a total of $21,606.30! The grantees...
During this season of giving, we hope you'll keep in mind the many ways you can provide life-changing opportunities for kids around the state: One time gifts can be made online or mailed to us at: Indiana 4-H Foundation P.O. Box 3125 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Monthly...
Anywhere a 4-H logo appears, you can be sure there is a volunteer close by. It takes an army of club leaders, judges, trip chaperones, camp leaders, committee members, and so many more to support Indiana 4-H. Perhaps no one understands this impact more than Jamie...