Joe Lake Memorial Scholarship
The Joe Lake Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Joe, who as a devoted scholar and athlete who passed away on June 23, 2021. Joe gave …
Joshua Edward & Jeremy David Ebinger Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Jeremy after his life was lost in a tragic ATV accident. Jeremy, also known as Eb …
LOCAL VARISITY FOOTBALL TEAMS DONATE $26,000 TO “TURNOVER HUNGER”
Batesville High School, Milan High School, and Oldenburg Academy varsity football teams raised $26,000 to Turnover Hunger among Ripley County’s elementary school children. Turnover Hunger …
EMILY MEYER IS NAMED THE RIPLEY COUNTY LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLAR
The Ripley County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Ripley County – Emily Meyer of …
RAVER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP CREATED IN HONOR OF HILLENBRAND, INC. PRESIDENT AND CEO JOE RAVER
The Raver Family Scholarship was established by Joe and Anne Raver’s family and is administered by the Ripley County Community Foundation. The scholarship, beginning at …
2021 Large Grants Awarded
The Ripley County Community Foundation Distributed thirteen 2021 Large Project Grants: Batesville Area Resource Center ($5,000.00) to replace a HVAC unit within the building premises, …
Tarter and Herman-Crum Grants Awarded
The Ripley County Community Foundation awarded $12,740.69 in grants from the Frank Tarter Community Trust Fund and the Ray E. Herman & Louise (Herman) Crum
Making the Most of 2020
“The year 2020 presented Ripley County with a whirlwind of challenges, yet through the power of teamwork, we were able to overcome each obstacle successfully,”
Recognizing 2021 Scholarship Recipients
A huge congratulations to all of 2021 Ripley County Community Foundation’s scholarship recipients. South Ripley scholars: Kyla Jeffries, Lydia Koger, Lauren McQueen, Carly Zoller, Kaylynn
Join Our Women’s Giving Circle!
We’re providing sweet and sugary inspiration to the women and children of Ripley County! If you’re looking to receive some lemonade-making inspiration, there’s still time
Welcoming our Newest Intern!
The Ripley County Community Foundation is happy to welcome their newest summer intern: Grace Vanderbur. Grace graduated from North Decatur Jr./Sr. High School and is
Bees, Butterflies, and Bugs, Oh My!
In the month of May, the Ripley County Community Foundation worked alongside Oldenburg Academy (OA) and Milan Elementary students to plant 2 pollinator gardens at