OUR STORY
The Indiana Deaf Children Foundation (IDCF) was founded in 2021 to support the students and staff at the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) by establishing an enduring, transformative endowment that will provide funding and scholarships to enhance academic, social and cultural opportunities for Deaf children. With input from stakeholders, including ISD students, staff, alumni, student caretakers, and community members, the IDCF President and Board of Directors work to raise awareness and to engage both the public and private sectors of the community through the Bilingual Deaf Education philosophy.
IGNITING THE SPARK TO GREATNESS
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
~ Eleanor Roosevelt
TRUST
The Indiana Deaf Children Foundation is a trusted and responsive funding partner to the Indiana School for the Deaf.
TALENT
Harness the talent, passion, and energy of the Foundation to accelerate future generations of global citizens beyond books.
TOUCHSTONE
The Foundation works to influence, motivate, and mobilize businesses, organizations, and leaders to make things happen.
Greg Gantt
President
Yvonne Catt
Vice President
Mary Kovatch
Secretary
Steven Stultz
Treasurer
Tom Baldridge
Retired
Gallaudet University
Mary Dall
Retired
Roche Diagnostics
Angelica Dill
Partnerships Strategist
Indiana Deaf Children Foundation
Tami Dominguez
Administrative Assistant
Vincennes University
Debbie Fetzer
Retired
Indiana School for the Deaf
Kimberly Kause
Superintendent
Indiana School for the Deaf
Matthew S. Moore
CEO
MSM Productions
Dr. Laurene Simms
Chief Bilingual
Gallaudet University
Colin Whited
Co-Founder
Harman Whited & Associates
IDCF BOARD MEMBERS
Our Guiding Principles
EXCELLENCE
Providing resource allocation and funding support to enhance student and staff excellence at the Indiana School for the Deaf.
STEWARDSHIP
The Indiana Deaf Children Foundation is a responsible, reliable, and resourceful funding source for the Indiana School for the Deaf.
TRANSPARENCY
Undertaking clear and transparent philanthropic solutions that benefit all stakeholders aligned with the Indiana School for the Deaf.
INCLUSION
Creating a diverse culture at the Indiana Deaf Children Foundation that is accessible, inclusive, and welcoming.
SUSTAINABILITY
A strategic partner in addressing the most urgent short-term and long-term needs of the Indiana School for the Deaf.
WELLBEING
Ensuring the holistic academic, bilingual, and personal wellbeing of students and staff members at the Indiana School for the Deaf.