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.

INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF RIPLEY COUNTY

Help bring $500,000 to Ripley County through Lilly Endowment Inc. and their
GIFT VII MATCHING EVENT!

The more charitable assets we have…. the bigger the impact!

Let’s close the gap!

Donate today to your favorite fund!

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GRANTS

Want to apply for a grant? Click here for forms and information.

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DONATE

Give a gift that will make a positive impact on the community.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Find and apply for scholarships by clicking here.

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.

The Latest News

Stay up to date with how we're making a difference

Another Small Grant Awarded

by rccf_admin | May 14, 2019

Today we delivered a $500 grant to the Tyson Activity Center to purchase equipment for their senior exercise group. Thanks ladies for taking a break to pose for a photo!

Small Grants Awarded

by rccf_admin | May 13, 2019

The Foundation awarded $3,000 in small grants to six non-profits in the first quarter of 2019. The small grant cycle was developed to assist local charitable organizations with short-term immediate needs. The RCCF Board of Directors is pleased to announce the...

Ripley County Community Foundation Supports Ivy Tech-Batesville

by rccf_admin | May 10, 2019

The Bill Gutzwiller and Janet Bozzelli Fund was established to support local students who plan to pursue degrees of higher education. In April, the Ripley County Community Foundation awarded $900 to the Ivy Tech Foundation with the purpose of supporting nursing...

New Scholarship Fund Established

by rccf_admin | Apr 24, 2019

Tammy Pickett was a lifelong resident of Ripley County who cherished her family and friends. Tammy tragically passed away on December 5, 2018 in a car accident. Tammy’s love for her community will live on through the “Tammy Pickett Memorial Scholarship” which was...

Hill-Rom and RYO make a BIG IMPACT!

by rccf_admin | Apr 24, 2019

Hill-Rom employees used a team building exercise to benefit Ripley County. They assembled 45 bicycles and donated the bicycles to Ripley Youth Outreach to support RYO’s mission “to improve the lives of Ripley County’s youth.” Through this generous donation, Ripley...