Bob Wortman and his family have long been major philanthropic supporters of both Shelby and Hancock counties funding numerous nonprofit agencies as well as the development of two major medical facilities in the area: the Sue Ann Wortman Nephrology Center at Major Hospital and the Sue Ann Wortman Cancer Center at Hancock Regional Hospital.
To ensure that the family’s tradition of supporting their hometown communities continues, Mr. Wortman established the Wortman Family Foundation Fund of Shelby and Hancock Counties in partnership with Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) in 2021.
“I want to ensure that I can support the communities that helped to support Sue and our family for so many years in perpetuity,” said Bob Wortman.
The Wortman Family Foundation Fund has already made tremendous impact in Shelby and Hancock counties since the inaugural cycle. Thirty-two individual organizations have been supported with grant dollars of over $500K being distributed.
Funding from the Wortman Family Foundation focuses on the community needs of both Shelby and Hancock counties. Although efforts and initiatives in education and health are preferred, activities that better the two counties through community enhancement projects in the areas of art, recreation, and beautification are also considered. Grant proposals may range between $2,500 and $25,000.
Grant interest forms for the 2023 cycle are due by Nov. 1 and grant applications must be submitted by Dec. 1.
Mr. Wortman and his board of advisors will evaluate requests and announce grantees in early 2024. Nonprofit agencies may contact Jordan England, BRCF Grants and Nonprofit Relations Director.
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