Guys Who Give is a philanthropic men’s group, coordinated by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, designed to provide financial support for charitable causes in Vigo County, IN while creating a sense of community. Guys Who Give is open to all men – the more men involved, the greater impact!
Overview:
Guys Who Give is composed of men who share a common desire to give back to their local community.
Members commit to donating $500 annually. The first $100 supports an endowment in the Wabash Valley Community Foundation that will be used to serve future needs. The remaining $400 is used to support the 4 nonprofits selected by members throughout the year ($100 at each meeting). For example, if we have 100 members, each quarter the group will award a $10,000 grant to a local nonprofit organization. For the first time, Guys Who Give is offering a reduced membership for members 40 years old and younger to encourage philanthropy. The reduced membership requires $50 for the membership fee and then $50 at each meeting, totaling $250 for the year.
Meeting Dates - 2026
Wednesday, September 16 – Location TBD
Wednesday, November 18 – Location TBD
Registration and networking begins at 5:15 p.m.. Business meeting begins at 5:45 p.m. and concludes around 6:30 p.m
Grant Recipients
Guys Who Give was established in March 2014. Since its inception, the group has awarded a grant each quarter, composed of $100 contributions from each member. The following organizations are the recipients of those grants:
2026 Grant Recipients
- July 2026 – 14th and Chestnut Community Center
- March 2026 – Trees Inc
2025 Grant Recipients
- November 2025 – West Vigo Youth Football
- September 2025 – Catholic Charities
- June 2025 – THRIVE
- March 2025 – Hope House
2024 Grant Recipients
- November 2024 – Vigo County History Center
- September 2024 – Goodwill / Excel Center
- June 2024 – St Joe’s Utility Assistance
- March 2024 – CODA
2023 Grant Recipients
- November 2023 – Vigo County Education Foundation
- September 2023 – St. Ben’s Soup Kitchen
- June 2023 – Veteran’s Village
- March 2023- 14th & Chestnut
2022 Grant Recipients
- December 2022 – Friends of Rea Park
- September 2022 – Gibault Children’s Services
- June 2022- Wabash Valley Crew
- March 2022- St. Joseph University Parish Utility Assistance Fund
2021 Grant Recipients
- November 2021- Friendship House
- September 2021- Camp Navigate
- June 2021- Terre Haute Boys & Girls Club
- April 2021- Vigo County Education Foundation
2020 Grant Recipients
- November 2020- reTHink
- September 2020- Council on Domestic Abuse (CODA)
- June 2020- Why Make Waves
- April 2020- Happiness Bag
2019 Grant Recipients
- November 2019- Noon Optimist Club
- September 2019- St. Benedict Soup Kitchen/Wabash Valley Health Center
- June 2019- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
- March 2019- FSA Counseling Center
2018 Grant Recipients
- November 2018- 14th & Chestnut
- September 2018- West Vigo Community Center
- June 2018- Vigo County Education Foundation
- March 2018- Miracle on 7th Street
2017 Grant Recipients
- November 2017- VCSC Backpack Program
- September 2017- Council on Domestic Abuse (CODA)
- June 2017- Catholic Charities Christmas Store
- March 2017- Vigo County YMCA
2016 Grant Recipients
- November 2016 – Wabash Valley Health Center
- September 2016 – Teen Challenge
- June 2016 – Susie’s Place
- March 2016 – Team of Mercy
2015 Grant Recipients
- November 2015 – Next Step Foundation
- September 2015 – Hospice of the Wabash Valley
- June 2015 – Optimist International Foundation, Clothe A Child
- March 2015 – Helping Hands
2014 Grant Recipients
- November 2014 – Chances And Services for Youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters
- September 2014 – West Vigo Community Center
- June 2014 – Catholic Charities
- March 2014 – Vigo County Education Foundation
To be considered for funding, the organization must be a 501(c)3 or governmental entity.
