Summer and Safety prominent in Grant Requests
Through the 19 grant requests received in the Q2 Tipp City Foundation gifting cycle, a couple of themes stood apart. Summertime fun and community safety were broadly represented in the requests.
Grants are made possible because of contributions of any size from the public. Donations are held in an endowment and only the interest is spent.
As is often the case, more grant dollars were requested than the amount available. The variety and innovation represented in the applications speaks to the broad visions area nonprofits.
Awards support the quality of life in the spheres of arts and culture, health and safety, recreation, social services, nature, and education.
Ultimately, 12 organizations received 13 awards totaling $37,841.66. Since 1943, $2,982,356.68 have been awarded to local causes through grantmaking.
The following is a list of recipients, award levels and the impact these grants will make. Any additional support that donor advisors gave through their grantmaking is noted.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Bethel Hope, $2,500, adds summer safety and recreation supplies to 25 families receiving ongoing nutrition support from this agency. Additional support from the Robinson-Walters Family Fund rounds out this request for a total of $3,000.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley, $1,750, matches local youth on a waiting list with mentors.
Connections of Tipp City, $2,000, supports an after-school program for middle and high school students.
We Love Birthday Parties, $1,245, supports children in foster care or in struggling homes by throwing them each a small birthday party. Summer parties needed for affected Tipp City children are expected to be over 70. Parties include healthy food and an age-appropriate gift.
ARTS & CULTURE
Brukner Nature Center, $1,368, purchases technology updates in the Heidelberg Auditorium and Meeting room. Once updated, this room will be appealing for public rental, which will help the nature center become more self-sufficient.
Tipp City Public Library, $5,400, offers Freegal ad-free streaming music service to the menu of items that patrons can check out of the library.
Tipp Monroe Community Services, $5,083, updates music stands and chairs for the growing Tippecanoe Community Band. The band plays up to 10 public concerts each year.
RECREATION
Miamibucs, $1,901.47, provides two adapted tricycles for individuals who cannot ride a typical tryke. A William’s Gift Fund grant.
Tipp City Enrichment Program, $3,000, enhances the summer activities offered to more than 70 children attending this extended care program. This year’s activities will include goat yoga, a magic show and a trip to Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.
EDUCATION
Tipp City Exempted City Schools, $3,334.22, buys classroom book bins to store next year’s ELA curriculum.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Health Partners Free Clinic, $2,500, pays for the first year of VolunteerHub software and training, which will improve operation efficiency. Volunteers are one of the clinic’s greatest assets; in 2023, over 1,500 volunteer hours supported this county-wide agency.
Tipp City Exempted City Schools, $5,159.97, improves building safety for injured persons in times of an emergency by purchasing Evac+Chairs. Each chair reduces the number of adults needed for a safe exit. A Safety First Fund grant.
Tipp City Fire and Emergency Services, $2,600, instills a culture of citizen readiness before emergencies hit. Through public programs, the EMS will roll the Emergency To Go Bags program. A Safety First Fund grant.
Quarterly grant deadlines are February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 each year. Jim Ranft is available for your grant-related questions at 937-528-2482. Applications are available online at www.tippfoundation.org.
Members of the Foundation are Heather Bailey, Richard Bender, president, Bryan Blake, Mary Bowman, Diana Featherstone, treasurer, Dee Gillis, Joellen Heatherly, vice president, Bruce McKenzie, Glen McMurry, Jim Ranft, distribution chair, Julie Taylor, Andrew Venters, Jackie Wahl, Bill Wendel, secretary and Carolyn Wright.
The Tipp City Foundation is a component fund of The Troy Foundation. If you would like information about how to make a tax-deductible contribution or how to establish an endowment fund, please contact Heather Bailey at (937) 528-2482.
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- Setting up a fund or legacy plan by contacting Heather Bailey at (937) 528-2482.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
All marketing activities of the Foundation is 100% underwritten by generous sponsors. Please contact us at info@tippfoundation.org for information on how your business or organization can become our partner in philanthropy.
- Silver Sponsor — Thrivent Financial (Matt Buehrer)
- Bronze Sponsors —Evans Title, J & L Wood Products, Monroe Federal, New Carlisle Federal Savings Bank,
Park National Bank, Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling, Sibcy Cline – Jackie Halderman, John J. Skolnicki, CPA,
Tipp Eye Center - Friend Sponsors — Captor Corporation, Edward Jones – Neil Nehring, Frings & Bayliff Funeral Home, Greenville Federal, Minster Bank, Turnstone Financial, US Bank
- Media Sponsor — Tippecanoe Gazette
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