What the Community Foundation Provides

Funds
We offer funds so your permanent gift can produce income forever.

Grants
We grant to nonprofit organizations that serve Ripley County.

Scholarships
We assist students who desire to obtain a quality education with our scholarships.

Leadership & Innovation
We provide resources and creative initiatives to help our communities thrive.
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RCCF Donation Form
Choose a fund from our catalog to donate to. Make your impact!
Goal:
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Raised:
$22,488.43
0.8%
A Greener Tomorrow
The project will bring together students, community volunteers, and local business partners to install pollinator gardens and plant trees around Ripley County on Arbor Day (April 30, 2021).
Goal:
$50,000.00
Raised:
$400.00
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Arts & Culture Endowment Fund
The endowment fund will expand the arts and/or establish diversified and inclusive programs that offer widespread opportunities for participation and appreciation of culturally significant places, beliefs, and traditions across Ripley County.
Goal:
$50,000.00
Raised:
$0
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Women’s Giving Circle
The Ripley County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors established a women’s fund to support projects which address issues affecting the women and children of Ripley County. Proceeds and donations received for the Ripley County Women’s Giving Circle will support the Linda S. Phaneuf Women’s Fund (#425), which is granted out to a qualified nonprofit organization.
Goal:
unlimited
Raised:
$13,850.00
To assist donors to build an enduring source of charitable assets to benefit Ripley County.

14000000
Dollars Total Given Back and Leveraged into the Community Since 1997

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Funds Available to Give To
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Blessed by this Foundation. It gives me clarity and hope when I just want to be full of grief, sadness, and feeling hopeless; the Ripley County Community Foundation is a light.
Trace Tucker
, Community Member
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Change Ripley County Grant
The Ripley Youth Outreach team is accepting applications for their Change Ripley County Grant. Applicants can apply for up to $10,000.00 for a youth-led project, in collaboration with a local nonprofit organization or a government/educational entity, to establish a change and improve Ripley County. Ripley Youth Outreach created the Change Ripley