Tipton Community Foundation Leadership Staff
Board of Directors
- Doug Schmitt
- Rolenda Corpstein
- Stanley Krier
- Christine May
- Dana Hollerich
- Mary Brummer
- Kelli Hake
Founding Donors
- Anonymous Donor
- Blue Hills Lodge
- Lonnie & Mary Brummer
- Michael Corpstein
- Patrick & Rolenda Corpstein
- Dave & Carolyn Ellenz
- Leland Ellenz
- Kent & Kelli Hake
- Robert & Dana Hollerich
- Stanley & Pamela Krier
- Curtis & Christine May
- Douglas & Lori Schmitt
- John & Chandra Tietjens
Our Mission
The Tipton Community Foundation was established in the Fall of 2023 when a group of small-town individuals with big dreams met around a living room table. The group wanted to form a 501c3 non-profit organization where citizens could come together to provide funds to enrich the quality of life for all residents of Tipton, today and into the future.
In order to set this vision in motion it was noted that each couple/individual present would need to pledge $1,000 to cover the initial $13,000 set-up fund, non-profit status, and legal fees. All present were unanimously in favor to do so! Their donations allowed them to give back to the community and the supportive individuals who helped raise them.
The volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Committee are excited to help preserve the heritage of Tipton, build relationships, link arms with local leadership, and create lasting legacies.
Tipton Community Foundation will allow donors to invest for the long term. Estate gifts from donors will leave a lasting impact and abundant opportunities for continued growth in our schools, church, government entities, and community non-profits. Annual fund drives will also help with local emerging needs for the betterment of Tipton.
Tipton Community Foundation is a Designated Endowed Fund of the Solomon Valley Community Foundation, with members recognizing the leadership and infrastructure they provide. Tipton Community Foundation Designated Fund is like a savings account for the community. The principal remains intact, and a portion of its earnings will be used for grants for local needs. In addition, the 501c3 non-profit status will allow those who wish to donate directly to the community fund to do so for day-to-day operations or immediate needs. All dollars will benefit the community of Tipton.
We ask that you please join our founding donors and be a partner in giving. Your donation will help launch the economic development of Tipton as well as help us meet charitable goals. We may not be able to predict them all now, but what a wonderful feeling it is to know we are leaving a legacy for the next generation.