Being for Others Health & Wellness Foundation Releases Inaugural Annual Impact Report for 2025

JASPER, IN – The Being for Others Health & Wellness Foundation (BFO) is proud to announce the release of their first-ever Annual Impact Report, highlighting the work of organizations, communities, and partners across Southern Indiana who are improving health and well-being throughout the region.

In its first full year of grantmaking, BFO supported 38 organizations across eight counties, providing more than $650,000 in funding to initiatives focused on mental health, early childhood support, food access, community safety, and other key areas impacting quality of life.

The report demonstrates the response from communities throughout the region, with more than 100 proposals submitted during BFO’s initial grant cycles, demonstrating both the need for continued investment and the depth of local leadership working to address it.

“This report is really about the people and organizations across our region who are stepping forward every day to support their communities,” said Christian Blome, President of BFO. “We’ve been inspired by the ideas, partnerships, and commitment we’ve seen in our first year.”

Highlights Include:

  • Stories of community-driven initiatives and partnerships
  • Overview of BFO’s first grant cycles and funded projects
  • Summary of priority focus areas guiding regional investments
  • Organizational milestones and the development of BFO’s grantmaking approach

The Annual Impact Report reflects the strength of community-led efforts across the region and is intended to inspire new ideas, partnerships, and continued collaboration to build healthier communities throughout Southern Indiana.

Read the full report here: BFO 2025 Annual Impact Report.pdf

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About Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation

The Being for Others (BFO) Health and Wellness Foundation is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to creating a culture of health and wellness for the betterment of communities in Southwest Indiana. Established through a generous $20 million endowment made possible by the affiliation between Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center and Deaconess Health System in 2024, the foundation serves eight counties: Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry, Pike, and Spencer.

Focused exclusively on grant-making, the foundation collaborates with local organizations, agencies, and other funders to promote health and wellness initiatives that inspire our communities to Be Well. Be Healthy. Be for Others.

For more information contact BFO at (812) 556-0400, info@beingforothers.org or visit www.beingforothers.org