Giving for Donors
Women in Philanthropy
The Madison County Community Foundations hosts an Annual Luncheon which gives us the opportunity to celebrate the power of women's charitable giving and impactful grantmaking.
Women in Philanthropy was established in 2005 to strengthen the philanthropic voice of women in Madison County. By encouraging the use of time, talents, and treasures, Women in Philanthropy continues to build a strong collaboration of women who are active in making their communities better and brighter. Since 2005, Women in Philanthropy has grown the endowment fund to over $175,000 through meaningful contributions. This fund supports the needs and interests of women throughout Madison County through grantmaking.
Participation in Women in Philanthropy is open to all women in Madison County who care about improving the quality of life for women and children in our community and are able to join us financially in that cause. We are confident that, together, we can increase our impact on women and children throughout Madison County.
Women in Philanthropy Luncheon
2025 Women in Philanthropy Grant Finalists
Grace Horizon
Habitat For Humanity
The Well (A ministry of The Christian Center)
Grant finalists will present their project that benefits women and children at the Annual Luncheon. Women who make a gift* have the opportunity to vote at the luncheon and the grant recipient(s) will be announced at the luncheon.
*Must be present and contribute to vote.
Donors who make gifts of $25 or more, in addition to the registration fee, will vote for grant recipients and these grants will be awarded at the luncheon. Help us meet our goal of $25,000 to support programs serving women and children in Madison County. Donations up to $5,000 will be matched and utilized for grantmaking. Register and Make your Donation.
Women in Philanthropy Annual Luncheon
April 11, 2025 / 11:30 am
Anderson First Church of the Nazarene Community Center
2301 Meridian Street, Anderson
Woman of Impact
This award recognizes a woman who goes above and beyond to empower women and advocate for children throughout Madison County. The award is our way of honoring a woman for her significant contributions to the women and children of Madison County through their commitment, action, and advocacy.
The 2025 Woman of Impact recipient is Kimberly Townsend. Kimberly serves as the CEO of the Anderson Housing Authority and Anderson Housing Inc. and is a fierce community advocate. Kim served for over 20 years at the City of Anderson before her appointment to AHA in 2018. Her years of experience in federal housing programs, non-profit organizations, grant writing and management, and other large community initiatives led to her appointment to the Anderson Housing Authority. As CEO, she implemented a plan that garnered the agency’s removal of troubled status and has overseen the highest voucher utilization and occupancy rates in both Section 8 and Low- Income Housing Programs for the agency in decades. She rebranded the agency to become a leader of housing within the Anderson community and repaired the agency’s image and relationship with HUD, landlords, and tenants. Kim has also brought in well over $3 million in grant funding for special projects and initiatives for the agency. Additionally, Kim serves as President of Indiana NAHRO (National Organization for Housing and Redevelopment Officials), and Chair of the Women of NAHRO. Kim also serves on the Professional Development and Small PHA Committees for PHADA (Public Housing and Directors Association). Kim has expansive community involvement and serves on several non-profit boards, such as; Anderson Black Expo, Community Hospital Foundation, Madison County Corporation for Economic Development, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Madison County Community Foundation, Anderson Homeless Task Force Board, a member of the Rotary Club, and a trustee for Ivy Tech Community College. Kim attended Tennessee State University, Indiana Business College and is also a 2001 graduate of Leadership Academy of Madison County, 2020 graduate of the Rutgers University Executive Management Program, 2021 graduate of Hoosier Women Forward, a 2019 recipient of the Robert Shoemaker Community Image Award, 2024 recipient of the Servant Leader of the Year award, and was a 2 -time Shining Star recipient for the Athena Awards. Kim is the mother of 2 sons and has 4 grandchildren.
Making an Impact Today
for a better Madison County tomorrow