Women's Fund

Tipton County Foundation

Thank You For Helping Us Do Good!

PO Box 412 • Tipton, IN 46072

tcf@tiptoncf.org

Women's Fund

Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations

Directory

President
Frank Giammarino
for information about funds, investments, events, and volunteering
675-1940

Community Development Officer
Lori Tragesser
for Grants
Women's Fund
675-1941

Education Program Officer
Megan Zanto

for Scholarships Ducky Day in Tipton Park, and youth philanthropy
675-1943

Bookkeeper
Valerie Stapleton

meeting room reservations, donor receipts and payments to vendors
675-1942

Auto Attendant
765-675-8480

Board of Directors

Conference Center

1020 W. Jefferson St.
Tipton
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In 2007, a group of Tipton County women came together to discuss issues facing women and girls in Tipton County. Realizing that projects and organizations needed support to improve conditions and opportunities for women of all ages, abilities, needs, and backgrounds, the Women’s Fund of the Tipton County Foundation was established as a permanent endowment. The fund continues to grow, and provides a way for all community members to address the needs of women and girls.

The Aim of the Women’s Fund

“Women and girls with roots in Tipton County unite their charitable giving through the Women’s Fund of the Tipton County Foundation. Our grantmaking creates a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant community where women are empowered to reach their full potential.”

The Women's Fund annually awards grants to help nonprofit organizations committed to increasing options and opportunities for women and girls in Tipton County. Since 2008, the Women's Fund has awarded over $11,000 to 9 projects. In 2013, the Women’s Fund will consider project proposals from organizations which share our interest in improving conditions for women and girls.

The Women’s Fund would like to invite your local group or organization to apply for funding to support your efforts relating to women and girls. In order to do this, complete and submit a Women’s Fund Grant Proposal by Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Please see the proposal procedures below on this webpage.

Our Focus

The Women’s Fund is particularly interested in funding programming in the following areas:

Intergenerational Interaction

Program ideas might include things like surrogate grandmother/granddaughter or an intergenerational book club using mixed media, and would focus on building communities of interest regardless of age.

Understanding Consequences

Program ideas might include things like Internet Protection for Teens, “Sexting,” Differences between Reality, Reality Television, and Scripted Television, Media Images, Support for Teen Moms, and Anti-Bullying.

Women Supporting Women

Programs where women are helping empower other women.

Maintaining a Sense of Self

Program ideas might include Opportunities for Positive Social Interaction for Stay-at-Home-Moms, Continuing Education, Developing Communities of Interest, Transportation and Outreach, Arts, Literacy, Finance, and Self-Respect.

Any projects which contain these elements as major themes will be given preference during the funding process. Projects should demonstrate significant impact, collaboration, innovation, as well as outreach to all women of all ages, abilities, needs, and backgrounds. The committee anticipates awarding up to three grants at $2,000 each depending on the pool of applicants. Organizations with a larger need are welcome to apply to the Foundation’s normal grantmaking process located at www.tiptoncf.org/grants.htm.

Announcement of awards will be at the Women’s Fund Afternoon Tea on Sunday, June 9, 2013. All those applying for funds are asked to be represented at the Tea. You will be notified of your status by June 1.

The Tipton County Foundation cannot make grants to individuals; therefore, individuals with creative ideas are encouraged to work with a nonprofit organization to submit a proposal. If you have any questions about the submission process, please contact Lori Tragesser of the Tipton County Foundation at 765-675-1941 or women@tiptoncf.org.

Women’s Fund Grant Proposal

Complete your brief and direct proposal including the following information:

Applicant Information

Organization Name
Contact Person and Title
Mailing Address, Phone, Email Address, Website
IRS Classification 501(c)(3) or other
Mission of Organization

Project Overview

Project Title
Amount Requested from the Women’s Fund
Please clearly and concisely describe your project, emphasizing the impact the program will have on women and/or girls in Tipton County.
Describe the activities you plan to complete to meet your objectives. Include specific goals, actions, as well as a likely timeline.

Evaluation

Describe how you will know your program was a success. How many people will be directly served by this grant? How will you identify them?

Collaboration

Identify other organizations with which you will be collaborating on this grant. Describe their role, and any conditions you may have with them.

Budget

Please share the budget for the proposed project; include all expenses, funding from other sources, in-kind donations, and additional funds you may plan to pursue.
List and describe other grant proposals, events, mailings, and campaigns with time frames, goals for number and amount of contributions, projected expenses, and net proceeds anticipated.

Please submit the completed application by Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Mail: Women’s Fund, Tipton County Foundation, P.O. Box 412,Tipton, IN 46072
Email: women@tiptoncf.org

Record of Achievement

Together we have raised over $138,000 in endowed funds, which will never be spent, BUT will forever provide funding for programs that empower women and girls in Tipton County. We have granted over $11,000 to the following programs…

Beautiful You! – a Boys & Girls Club program for 4th to 8th Grade Girls, empowering them to develop a more positive self-evaluation.
Building Self…Building Community – a four-session self-discovery journey for women of all ages.
Creative Woman in You – an enrichment program to encourage women of any age in the areas of painting, creative writing, and photography.
Annie’s Project – an education program for women agribusiness owners.
High School Fitness Training – a program to increase high school girls’ access to appropriate physical fitness equipment.
Senior Women Lectures – a three part series on Housing Options, Legal Issues, and a Health Information Fair.
Girls Rock! – a leadership development program for girls ages 10 – 13.

What You Can Do

You have a valuable opportunity to honor the generations of women of wisdom who made a difference in our lives. Like them, we need to be strong examples for the young girls who depend on us to show them the way.

It’s up to you to determine how you want to be involved in this vital effort to affect the lives of women in Tipton County. It can be as simple as sharing your interest and commitment with others. It can be as dedicated as serving on a short-term task group or committee to plan and execute community involvement and education. Without a doubt, you can make a very real difference by combining your charitable giving with that of others.

Your energy and commitment are needed. Please join us in growing the Women’s Fund of the Tipton County Foundation. Help us ensure that women and girls with homes, businesses, or roots in Tipton County are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our Invitation

One of the vital roles you can play is one of thoughtful philanthropist… a woman of great heart and mind. You can make a very real difference by combining your charitable giving with that of others. Make a personally significant investment of time, talent, and treasure in the Women’s Fund, and encourage others to do the same.

Kindly click the button to make an online contribution via credit card, or mail your check payable to TCF, PO Box 412, Tipton, IN 46072. Please write "Women's Fund" on the memo line.