Tipton County Foundation Inc
Tipton County Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Tipton, Indiana. It provides philanthropic donor services, makes grants for community benefit, and supports scholarships for Tipton County students.
Tipton County Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tipton County Foundation Inc gave $870K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Indiana. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $869,593
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,576
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $59,412,957
- +13.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tipton County Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Begin with a statement of intent. The Foundation’s website directs applicants to start a proposal through its grant application process.
- Review Cycle
- Education cycle: March 1–31. General grant cycles: April 1–30 and October 1–31. Operating grant cycle: September 1–30.
- Deadline
- Education cycle: March 1–31.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1020 W Jefferson Street, Tipton, IN 46072
Phone: (765) 675-8480
Website: https://tiptoncf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tipton County Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Tipton ($119K). Together the top 10 received $634K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 159 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves residents of Tipton County, Indiana. Its grant information describes support for projects and programs that benefit people in the county.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tipton County Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 34 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $508K (2020) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Tipton Tipton, IN | TRAILS | $119,441 |
| Encore Lifestyle and Enrichment Center Tipton, IN | Charitable Support | $92,510 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tipton County Tipton, IN | Youth Development | $79,076 |
| Kelley Agricultural Historical Museum Sharpsville, IN | Project Funding | $73,942 |
| West Street Christian Church Tipton, IN | Operating Support | $71,069 |
| Alternatives Inc Anderson, IN | Charitable Support | $62,170 |
| Tipton County Historical Society Tipton, IN | Operating Support | $39,128 |
| Tri-Central Community School Corp Sharpsville, IN | Athletic Trainer | $35,046 |
| Firefly Children & Family Alliance Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Support | $35,000 |
| Kemp United Methodist Church Inc Tipton, IN | Operating Support | $26,448 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,412,957 | $6,828,035 | $2,692,920 | $869,593 | 34 | $3,037,478 |
| 2023 | $52,596,635 | $3,615,811 | $2,378,107 | $751,185 | 31 | $2,389,173 |
| 2022 | $46,768,586 | $2,422,266 | $2,247,705 | $1,353,617 | 33 | $2,118,809 |
| 2021 | $56,616,613 | $4,818,376 | $1,695,994 | $682,337 | 31 | $4,073,543 |
| 2020 | $50,957,557 | $2,345,074 | $1,332,369 | $507,949 | 30 | $1,659,695 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to serve the broad-based philanthropic interests and community benefit of residents of Tipton County, Indiana. Its 2024 filing describes charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including distributions to qualifying exempt organizations.
Its grantmaking supports charitable agencies and purposes. For example, among organizations it supported in 2022, ABC & ME describes its own mission as providing age-appropriate learning for children, and the Humane Society of Tipton County describes its work as animal welfare, including shelter and feral-animal programs. Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital describes its mission as transforming healthcare through quality, innovation, and education.
The Foundation also offers education grants for projects or programs advancing educational outcomes for Tipton County residents. Its website reports more than 60 donor-funded scholarship opportunities and over $200,000 in scholarships awarded each year.
Grantmaking
The available filing data reports 33 grants totaling $1,353,617 in 2022. It lists a grant count of zero for 2023 and 2024. Selected 2022 recipients include St. John the Baptist Catholic Church ($588,332), Indiana University Foundation ($150,000), Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital Inc. ($50,022), and ABC & ME ($44,500). These are reported grant amounts, not a typical award size. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 34 grants totaling $869,593.
The Foundation offers education, general, and operating grant cycles. Education proposals are for projects or programs advancing educational outcomes for Tipton County residents. General grants are for charitable work in the county; typical applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations or government entities, though unofficial groups, service clubs, and other non-501 organizations may inquire. Operating grants provide general organizational support and are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations; the Foundation encourages prospective applicants to contact it before applying. Proposals begin with a statement of intent. The Foundation says it evaluates proposed payments to determine whether they further its charitable purpose and requires recipient organizations to report how funds were used.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Abby Hobbs, chairman; Susan Powell, vice chair; Robert Zahn, treasurer; Melissa Cunnyngham, secretary; Trish Zickmund, grantmaking; and directors Charles Woelfert, Amber Rodibaugh, Bryce Silvey, Jenny Mundell, and Harry Diamond.
Tipton County Foundation Inc is led by Abby Hobbs, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abby Hobbs
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Rodibaugh
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Woelfert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Mundell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zack Conner
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryce Silvey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Diamond
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Lambert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Baird
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $122K (2024)
Melissa Cunnyngham
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Zahn
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Powell
Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trish Zickmund
Grantmaking
Director → Grantmaking, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jason Hare (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Mike Smith (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joann McQuinn (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sharon Smith (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Mark Baird (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Tipton County Foundation Inc
How much does Tipton County Foundation Inc give each year?
Tipton County Foundation Inc gave $870K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $751K across 31 grants.
What is Tipton County Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tipton County Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,576, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tipton County Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Tipton County Foundation Inc give grants?
Tipton County Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tipton, IN (10 grants), Indianapolis, IN (6 grants) and Sharpsville, IN (4 grants).
Does Tipton County Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of Tipton County Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Project Funding" (14 grants) and "Charitable Support" (5 grants).
Who are Tipton County Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tipton County Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include City of Tipton ($119,441), Encore Lifestyle and Enrichment Center ($92,510) and Boys & Girls Club of Tipton County ($79,076), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tipton County Foundation Inc?
Tipton County Foundation Inc reported $59.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What does Tipton County Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to serve the broad-based philanthropic interests and community benefit of residents of Tipton County, Indiana. Its 2024 filing describes charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including distributions to qualifying exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tipton County Foundation Inc?
Begin with a statement of intent. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tipton County Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tipton County Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1175045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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