We Receive

Advised Funds…

Grant awards are made at the discretion of each Fund’s advising body

Walter E. Caton Fund – 2022 – Strong bonds between neighbors continue after the lifetimes of Walter and Anna Caton. The Caton’s friendship with the James and Jacke Gay family is recognized by this fund. During their lifetimes, the Gay family will award grants in memory of the Catons.

Community Compassion Fund — 2023 – Scott and Muffet Andrews use this fund to support their nonprofit interests. The Andrews have prioritized charitable giving to their church and other faith-based ministries throughout their life together.

Drake Family Fund – 2014 As advisors to this fund, Tim and Mindy Drake award grants reflecting their personal interests. In time, their children Jennifer, Andrew, Jessica and Aaron will follow their parents’ footsteps as advisors to this fund. Since the 1950s, Tim and Mindy have called this community “home”.

Dave Drake Family Fund – 2019 Though he moved away from Tipp City many years ago, Dave Drake has not forgotten the early years that shaped him here. Through this fund, Dave and children Kelly, Daniel and Anthony, will award grants that reflect their family’s interests.

The Giving Tree Fund – 2021 – This fund supports local and national nonprofits reflecting the shared values of an anonymous couple.  The inspiration of the fund’s name is drawn from the 1964 book by Shel Silverstein.

Edward C. and Sherry S. Hartwell Memorial Fund – 2020 – This donor advised fund has been created by Karen Beagle to honor her mother and stepfather.  Karen, her husband, and their three children use this fund to award grants that represent the Hartwell’s values and her family’s personal interests.  Ed was devoted to his family,  loved sports, served in the U.S. Army for 30 years, and married Sherry in 1994. Prior to meeting Ed, Sherry dedicated her life to her three daughters. She displayed grace, strength and kindness throughout her life and was a blessing and inspiration to all who knew her – always caring more about others than herself.

Lesher Fund – 2014 As advisors to this fund, the Lesher Family awards grants reflecting their personal interests. Established by Marilyn Lesher Richards and Joel A. Lesher, it serves as a tribute to their grandparents Torrence and Luella Lesher who settled in Monroe Township in 1930, and to their parents William “Bill” and Leonora “Sally” Lesher.

Lucky 13 Fund – 2019 Married on Friday the 13th, the Frank Scenna and Heather Bailey use charitable giving to express their hope for a better community.  Frank adopted Tipp City as his home in 2004 while Heather’s family has lived here since 1813.

Robinson-Walters Family Fund – 2019 This fund strives to build support and awareness of those with mental health and substance use issues. A bridge of compassion and tolerance can reconnect those citizens to their communities. This fund honors Lottie Robinson Walters and Philip Walters’ example of generosity toward others, as taught to their daughter, Sue McGatha. McGatha was the president and CEO of Samaritan Behavioral Health, Inc., until her retirement.

Tipp Giving Fund–2020 – As advisors to the fund, this anonymous family awards grants reflecting their personal interests.

Tippecanoe Educational Endowment Fund – 1999 The Endowment was established by the Tipp City Board of Education to support enrichment programs that are not otherwise funded through tax dollars in its schools. Since inception, it has received many generous donations including estate gifts from the Hyde and Kessler families.

Wahl Family Fund – 2012 Community involvement has been a staple of life for Bob and Jackie Wahl. The tradition now carries forward to the next generation as daughters Katie and Annie award grants annually in their family’s name.