Ripley County Community Foundation Funds

Alzheimer's Support Group of Southeastern Indiana — To support this Alzheimer’s Support Group goals.

Area 12 Special Education Fund — To provide funds for the mentally or physically handicapped in the New Horizon's area.

Baker (Daren) Operating Endowment Fund - to help the RCCF with operating expenses.

Bartling (Sylvester “Bess”) Memorial Scholarship — To provide scholarship for Batesville High School graduates going into the field of Music Education (1st choice) or Education (2nd choice).

Batesville Food Pantry — To support the Batesville Food Pantry.

Becker (Joe & Ann) Memorial Fund — To support Margaret Mary Community Hospital.

Bergman (Jennifer) Memorial Fund - To provide medical assistance to Franklin and Ripley County families through MMCH or another not-for-profit healthcare institution who are in need of medical assistance.

Black (Roy & Hilda) Memorial Trust Fund — To promote the economic development of and the quality of life in the Town of Osgood, Indiana and its surrounding rural community.

Bonfer Family Community Granting Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Bradt Family Fund — To benefit the South Ripley Jr. - Sr. High School Media Center.

Brinkmoeller (George and Patricia) Scholarship Fund - to provide a scholarship to an Oldenburg Academy graduate desiring to further his or her education.

Bruns-Gutzwiller Fund — To benefit charitable organizations in Batesville, Indiana and surrounding areas.

Bruns-Gutzwiller Community Granting Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Cain (Karen & Heather) Memorial Scholarship Fund — To provide scholarship assistance to qualified Jac-Cen-Del High School graduates.

Citizens’ Aquatic Project Endowment Pass-Thru Fund — To accept and provide funds for the purpose of the construction and/or improvement of a public, city-owned aquatic center for the citizens of Batesville.

City of Batesville Community Granting Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Comer (Arthur) Memorial Fund — To benefit youth organizations in Ripley County.

Community Granting Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Crohns Disease Pain Relief Endowment Fund — To accept and provide funds for the purpose of financial support. 25% shall go to Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville; 25% to go to Dearborn Co. Community Hospital, Lawrenceburg, for the payment of medical bills for patients being treated for Crohns Disease. 50% to go to Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America.

Cross Plains Community Granting Fund -To provide charitable support to the community of Cross Plains and its citizens as directed by the Foundation Board of Directors.

Crum (Ray E. & Louise B. Herman) Foundation — To improve the quality and enjoyment of life for the residents of Osgood and the rural area surrounding Osgood.

Dunbar Family Community Granting Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Ebinger (Jeremy) Memorial Scholarship Fund — To benefit a South Ripley High School graduating senior who plans to further his/her education in the field of diesel mechanics.

Family Connections Fund - To fund operating expenses for Family Connections.

Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry Fund — To support the food pantry at the Osgood United Methodist Church.

Friends of Milan Wrestling Scholarship Fund — To provide scholarships to eligible wrestlers and mat maids from Milan High School who plan to pursue higher education.

Gardner, (James T.) Memorial Fund for Children — to assist families with children who require prescription medicine, travel expenses, and miscellaneous other medical items not covered by insurance. To be determined by Margaret Mary Community Hospital.

Gillman (Charles) Endowment Fund — To support Safe Passage.

Gutzwiller (Matt) Memorial Scholarship Fund — To provide scholarships to children, grandchildren or active members of the Fire or EMS departments of the City of Batesville.

Hansen (J. Michael) Memorial Scholarship Fund — To provide a scholarship to eligible student from a Ripley County high school or Oldenburg Academy who plans to study nursing.

Hartman (Al & Norma) Children's Operating Endowment Fund - to help defray the cost of operating for the Ripley County Community Foundation.

Hartman (Al & Norma) Family Community Granting Endowment Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Hillenbrand Foundation Community Granting Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Hillenbrand (George M.) Scholarship Fund — To provide scholarships to selected and eligible graduates of the high school(s) in the City of Batesville.

Hillenbrand Technology Fund — To promote technology in the Batesville Community School Corporation, St. Louis School, and Oldenburg Academy.

Hofmockel (Aurella) Memorial Scholarship — To provide scholarship to Sunman resident (East Central HS graduate) who plans to attend a 4-year college or university.

Horstman (Arthur J.) Memorial Fund — To support the 4-H organizations in Batesville, Morris, Oldenburg and St. Mary’s of the Rock, Indiana communities.

Jac-Cen-Del Community Scholarship Fund — To provide educational assistance to Jac-Cen-Del High School graduates.

Jac-Cen-Del High School Memorial Scholarship Fund — To support the Jac-Cen-Del Community Scholarship Fund through the Ripley County Community Foundation, Inc.

Lifetime Resources Fund - To provide operating funds for Lifetime Resources.

Lindenmeyer (Paul) Memorial Fund — To support the Right to Life Committee of St. Louis Church, Batesville.

McGowan (Jane T. and Clarence J.) Operating Endowment Fund - To provide support to the defraying of yearly operating expenses for the Ripley County Community Foundation, Inc.

McKittrick (Roselyn) Family Operating Endowment Fund -to help defray the operating expenses of the Ripley County Community Foundation.

Margaret Mary Community Hospital Endowment Fund — To benefit Ivy Tech State College students from Ripley or Franklin Counties who are attending the Batesville, Columbus, Lawrenceburg, Madison or Richmond campuses of the College and who are enrolled in programs of study directly related to health occupations.

Margaret Mary Community Hospital Hospice Fund - To provide support for the MMCH Hospice Fund.

Milan Community Scholarship Fund — To provide scholarships to qualified Milan High School graduates.

Milan Extracurricular Endowment Fund — To support the extracurricular activities in the Milan School Corporation.

Milan Library Fund — To support the creation of the Milan Public Library or its successor.

Milan St. Paul Lutheran Church Sunday School Fund — To support the Milan St. Paul Lutheran Church Sunday School.

Milan United Methodist Memorial Fund — To support the Milan United Methodist Building Fund.

Miles Family Operating Endowment Fund - to help with the operating costs of the Ripley County Community Foundation.

Moorhead (William “Gus” & Mary Margaret) — To benefit a graduating member of the Raiders Riot staff at South Ripley H.S. who has excelled in writing, editing, layout and design.

Moorman (John) Memorial Scholarship Fund — To provide scholarships to eligible Batesville area high school graduates majoring in agronomy at Purdue University.

New Horizons Fund — To provide support to New Horizons Rehabilitation to carry out its role and mission as described by its governing documents.

Oak Heritage Conservancy Fund - To support the Conservancy in their endeavor to protect and conserve land and water resources for future generations.

Ollier Family Community Granting Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Ollier Masonry Operating Endowment Fund - to help defray the cost of operating for the Ripley County Community Foundation.

Ollier Military Service Fund — To grant to military persons currently serving or have been honorably discharged from active duty within the prior five years who are in need of emergency assistance. Grants shall be administered by the Batesville American Legion.

Osgood Public Library — To support the Osgood Public Library.

Osgood United Methodist Church Endowment Fund — To provide support, other than salaries, for the Osgood United Methodist Church, Osgood, Indiana.

Raver (Bob) Memorial Scholarship Fund — To provide scholarship to one graduating Batesville High School football player (not necessarily the best player, but the “one who makes the most of his God-given abilities”) planning to seek higher education. The scholarship recipient is chosen by the teammates (not the coaches).

Reynolds (Gilmore & Golda) Endowment Fund — To promote the economic development of and the quality of life in the Town of Osgood, Indiana and its surrounding rural community.

Reynolds (Gilmore & Golda) Community Granting Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Reynolds (Gilmore & Golda) Scholarship Endowment Fund — To provide scholarships to Jac-Cen-Del High School seniors planning to pursue higher education.

Ripley County Convention, Visitor, and Tourism Commission Fund — To support this Commission.

Ripley County Quality of Life Improvement Fund — To improve the quality of life in Ripley County.

Rockwood, (Fred and Jolene)Family Operating Endowment Fund - to help defray the yearly operating expenses of the RCCF.

Rohlfing, (Charles C.) Memorial Campership Fund - to benefit students at Milan School Corporation who attend sport camps approved by the Athletic Department at Milan School Corporation.

Rural Alliance for the Arts Fund — To further the goals of the Rural Alliance for the Arts.

Rural Alliance for the Arts/Elsa and Peter Soderberg Scholarship - for Batesville HS or Oldenburg Academy graduating students who wish to pursue a degree in any area of the arts at any 2 or 4 year public or private institution of higher learning in or out of the state of Indiana.

Rust (Greg & Judy) Community Granting Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Schantz Family Community Granting Fund — To provide annual distributions for granting purposes to Ripley County not-for-profit organizations.

Senior Citizens Development Fund — To support Lifetime Resources.

Southeastern Indiana YMCA — To build strong kids, strong families and strong communities in Ripley County.

St. John’s United Church of Christ (Huntersville) Fund — To support the development, maintenance and growth of St. John’s United Church of Christ (Huntersville), Batesville.

Shotwell (Joe) Memorial Scholarship Fund — To provide scholarships to Ripley or Franklin County residents studying aviation technology/mechanics at Purdue University.

Sunman Life Squad Fund — To further the work of the Sunman Life Squad.

Tarter (Frank) Community Trust Fund — To improve the quality and enjoyment of life for the residents of Osgood and the rural community surrounding Osgood.

Thompson (Harry W.) Memorial Scholarship Fund — To provide journalism scholarships to Jac-Cen-Del, Milan, and South Ripley High School graduates.

Town of Sunman Fund — To improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Town of Sunman.

Town of Versailles Quality of Life Improvement Fund — To improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Town of Versailles.

Tyson Scholarship Fund — To provide a higher education scholarship to a resident of Versailles.

Van Hook (Daryl Lea) Memorial Scholarship Fund — To provide tuition assistance to any Ripley County high school graduate pursuing a career in Special Education at Ball State University.

Van Hook (Marilyn M. and William T.) - to help defray the yearly operating expenses of the RCCF.

Versailles Lions Club Fund — To further the goals of the Versailles Lions Club.

Volz (Chris Sr.) Memorial Fund — To support St. Charles Catholic Church.

Volz (Nellie)Memorial Operating Endowment Fund - to help defray the operating expenses of the Ripley County Community Foundation.

Werner (Matt & Cleo) Scholarship Fund — To benefit a graduating senior from any high school within Decatur, Franklin or Ripley County, Indiana who plans to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree at a fully accredited institution of high education.

Winegard (Milton L.) Memorial Scholarship Fund — To fund a scholarship established with and administered by the Milan Community Scholarship Foundation. The scholarship shall be awarded annually to a deserving Milan, Indiana High School graduating senior(s) pursuing higher education.

Women's Fund — to benefit women and children in Ripley County.

Wonning (Nora) Scholarship Fund — To benefit qualified graduating seniors of Batesville High School who wish to pursue post high school education.

Young Life Endowment Fund - To help fund the Young Life Organization.