The guide to nonprofit organizations in Indian River County, Time & Treasure, Guide to Better Giving, is a must-read for Vero Beach residents and its philanthropists. The publication is a joint production of Vero Beach Magazine and the Indian River Community Foundation and is distributed in October. It features a comprehensive...

In partnership with Vero Beach Magazine, Indian River Community Foundation’s President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, writes a monthly column called Indian River Insights. These articles explore the root causes of community needs, celebrate successes, analyze meaningful solutions, and offer insights into persistent challenges. In the May 2026...

The nonprofit sector continues to play a vital role in the economic and social well-being of Indian River County. The newly released 2026 Indian River County Nonprofit Market Report provides an updated snapshot of the county’s charitable sector, including employment data, revenue trends, giving patterns,...

Seventy-five year old Elaine Brown* is afraid to unpack. She’s moved four times in the past two years. The first time, the duplex where she lived in Stuart was sold. The second time, a tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton blew the roof off the Fort...

Thirty-eight-year-old Janie Desir is one of those people who says, “You can sleep when you’re dead.” As the home-schooling mother of a five-year-old autistic son, she comes by her sleep deprivation honestly.    Every Monday her day begins at 3:30 a.m. She’s out of the house with her son by 5:30. They need to...

It’s surprisingly quiet at The Samaritan Center on a rainy Wednesday morning. The two-story great room in the center, decorated with couches and café tables, serves as the facility’s heart. Offices, a kitchen, and family living spaces flank the perimeter.  The Samaritan Center exists in the space between emergency shelter and...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $180,685.90 to seven nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Jake Fojtik, Dawn Michael, and Ken Mindt. The grants were awarded from the...

On April 21st, Indian River Community Foundation awarded Senior Resource Association, The ARC of Indian River County, and The Hope for Families Center $25,000 each from the Proven Programs Fund. Each of these organizations address a high-priority community need and have made a commitment to...

Founded in 2008, Vero Beach Rowing (VBR) is a 501(C)3 organization with a mission to promote and teach the sport of rowing to the community in order to develop physical fitness, personal character, and an ethic of cooperation through competitive and recreational opportunities. The club’s...

Established in 1975, The Arc of Indian River County supports and empowers individuals with special needs to achieve their life goals. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded The Arc $30,685.90 to meet the remaining 10% match of the Florida Department of Transportation Grant Program for two...