Tipton County Foundation

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Our friends at the Tipton County Event Center at the Fairgrounds and Purdue Extension - Tipton County have been busy planning the 2026 Tipton County Fair. The schedule is broken down by day in the post below.

05/29/2026

It is that time of year☀

The outdoor Tipton County Farmers' & Artisans' Market starts this Saturday in beautiful downtown Tipton. Check out their page for news and information about the market.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

🌱🎋We love to see the Boys & Girls Club of Tipton County teen program growing!

05/27/2026

Why It Matters Wednesday 💙

Joseph K. Orr believed deeply in the future of Tipton County. Though quiet and unassuming, Joe’s generosity, leadership, and vision continue to shape our community long after his passing.

Born and raised on his family’s Tipton County farm, Joe carried a lifelong commitment to giving back. He generously shared his time, talent, and treasure with the Tipton County Foundation, serving faithfully on the Grantmaking committee where his thoughtful questions and open hand helped guide wise investments in causes that mattered most.

Joe was also the founding donor of the Agribusiness Endowment, helping preserve and strengthen one of Tipton County’s most important industries for generations to come.

Through the JRB Orr Fund, established in honor of his family members Raymond and Betty Orr, Joe ensured his family’s legacy of generosity would continue forever. Today, the fund supports:
• Tipton County Foundation grantmaking
• The Agribusiness Fund
• Boys & Girls Club of Tipton County
• Senior citizen programming

Joe understood that philanthropy is not only about meeting today’s needs — it is about building a stronger community for the future. Because of his vision, the causes he cared about will continue to benefit Tipton County for generations to come.

That’s why it matters.

05/26/2026

Class of 2026 TCF Scholarship Applicants-Please check your status! Scholarships must be accepted by May 31st.

You should have received an email from our scholarship system.
If you did not, follow the directions below.

-Go to: tiptoncf.org/scholarships
-Click "Apply Now"
-Log on using your account information.
-Accept any awarded scholarships.
-Enter your school information and Student ID number.
-Upload a photo. This could be used on social media and in printed publications.
-Upload a Thank You note.
-Write or type personal Thank You notes. (see below)
It is also essential to thank the committees and donors who are responsible for these scholarships. Without the commitment of donors who care about the future and education of Tipton County students, your scholarship would not be possible. Please send your thank-you(s) to the donor in the care of the Tipton County Foundation, 1020 West Jefferson St, Tipton, IN 46072 by May 29th. You will also be prompted to upload an image of your note for our records. We will forward your note to the donors.

**If you do not have your school information or do not plan on attending in the Fall 2026 semester, you must reach out to [email protected] and communicate that.

As always, if you have questions about any of this process, reach out to Chad Huff at 765.675.1943 or [email protected].

05/22/2026

TCF awarded a 2026 operating grant worth $18,000 to Teen Blast Ministries! Teen Blast has grown so much over the years and serves the youth of Tipton County so well.

Thank you to our donors for helping us do so much GOOD in Tipton County. This grant was made possible by the following funds at TCF.
-John B. Findling Legacy Fund
-TCF Grantmaking Endowment

https://www.teenblast.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR9hKRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe6fFi_A16qx9FIRfRfFKxUIOA_7TVTPgxsO0e40mE_ZXq0o-_oowCGQKsNUw_aem_3SUt3vBILFjSr8u9MUbLLQ

God is worthy of our praise