Ripley County Community Foundation
is a vehicle for people of all means to make a lasting difference in their community. The Central purpose is to serve the needs and philanthropic aims of donors who wish to better their community, now and in the future.Mission
To assist donors in building an enduring source of charitable assets to benefit the citizens and qualified organizations of Ripley County.
Vision
To partner with and serve our communities as the trusted source for charitable giving, today and forever.
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New Interns!
The Ripley County Community Foundation brought in two new interns in January: Wil Freeland and Pros Moorman. The Oldenburg Academy students are interning as part of a class to help them better understand different duties and responsibilities among the job fields....

Ripley County Community Foundation Recognizes Outgoing Board Members and Welcomes New Board Members
BATESVILLE, INDIANA, January 6, 2021 – The Ripley County Community Foundation recognizes the service of two out-going Board Members, Steve Huff and Bill Narwold. Per policy, both gentlemen are stepping down after serving their maximum number of terms. With this, the...

Ripley County Community Foundation Announces the 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient for Ripley County
The Ripley County Community Foundation proudly announces Riley Schebler as Ripley County’s 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient. Riley will receive full tuition for 4 years of undergraduate study and a $900 per year book stipend to the Indiana college...

Lead Forward Community Grant Awarded to the Ripley County Community Foundation
In collaboration with Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. (ICI), the Lilly Scholars Network has selected 10 organizations around the state to receive the inaugural round of Lead Forward Community Grants, which pair charitable organizations with a Lilly Endowment...