Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $235,000 to six nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, and Dawn Michael. The grants were awarded from the Community Enrichment Fund and...

On October 23rd, Indian River Community Foundation hosted a reception to celebrate the publication of the 2026 Time & Treasure Guide to Better Giving. Every year, IRCF and Vero Beach Magazine collaborate to produce the annual Guide to Better Giving. The Guide to Better Giving provides donors...

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 October 2025...

Founded in 1973, Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy is dedicated to enriching the lives of Indian River County youth through mentoring relationships that inspire trust, self-esteem and positive futures. Through one-on-one and group mentoring programs, Youth Guidance helps children graduate from high school, build vocational and...

Ballet Vero Beach (BVB) strives to promote the art of dance as a universal language in Indian River County and beyond. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Ballet Vero Beach $25,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to support their Education and Engagement Initiatives which use the...

Established in 1996, Tykes &Teens strives to be the trusted provider of compassionate and exceptional behavioral health care through prevention and treatment services for children from infancy through young adulthood. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Tykes & Teens $30,000 to support the Early Childhood...

Indian River Community Foundation recently elected five community leaders to join its board of directors and guide the organization in the upcoming year. John Corbett, Marybeth Cunningham, Jacob (Jake) Fojtik, Ellen Kendall, and Kenneth (Ken) Mindt will each serve a three-year term through June 30,...

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. The mission of the LRJF is to serve as the “Literary Heart of Indian River County.” To this end, the...

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 September 2025...

Literacy Services of Indian River County believes empowering adults with literacy and English language skills is the key to building a stronger, more vibrant community. For over 50 years, the organization's dedicated volunteer tutors have helped hundreds of adults in Indian River County achieve their personal...