Q3 2026 Nominees

Get to know this quarter's finalists

Three local nonprofits will present at our August 26 meeting at Six Strings on Franklin. Review each one below, then help decide where our $10,000 gift can move the needle the most.

Aurora

✓ Verified local 501(c)(3)

Creating solutions to prevent and end homelessness.

Founded
1988
Serves
Evansville, IN
Annual budget
$272,000
People impacted / year
2,500
Team size
24 employees

Isaiah 117 House

✓ Verified local 501(c)(3)

Isaiah 117 House works to reduce trauma for children awaiting placement, lighten the load for child welfare services, and ease the transition for foster families.

Founded
2017
Serves
Evansville, IN
Annual budget
$210,000
People impacted / year
600
Team size
3 employees

United Caring Shelters

✓ Verified local 501(c)(3)

To provide values-based, low-barrier, sustainable, and high-quality homeless shelters, services, and solutions.

Founded
1991
Serves
Evansville, IN
Annual budget
$1,496,468
People impacted / year
1,500
Team size
27 employees

Also in the pool for future quarters

These verified local nonprofits have applied and are under consideration for an upcoming meeting.

Warrick Humane Society

✓ Verified local 501(c)(3)

To end the animal overpopulation crisis in the community, find homes for homeless and neglected animals, and provide educational programs and community services for the mutual benefit of animals and people.

Founded
1983
Serves
Newburgh, IN
Annual budget
$540,000
People impacted / year
6,000
Team size
20 employees