Introducing the Tipp City Foundation

What is the Tipp City Foundation, and why does it matter?

In the debut episode of So Far, So Good, hosts Jim Ranft and Sarah Gillenwater are joined by Foundation President Richard Bender, Fund Development Director Heather Bailey, and producer Greg Enslen to introduce the mission behind the Tipp City Foundation—and the stories that inspired this podcast.

Learn how the Foundation connects donors with community needs, why every grant has a story, and how local philanthropy helps strengthen education, parks, arts, nonprofits, and quality of life throughout the Tipp City community.

The conversation also explores why the Foundation is embracing podcasting as a new way to reach future generations, increase transparency, and showcase the people and organizations making a difference every day.

In This Episode

• What the Tipp City Foundation is—and how it serves the community
• Why the Foundation launched So Far, So Good
• How grants create lasting local impact
• The importance of donors, volunteers, and community partnerships
• Why every grant has a story worth telling
• A preview of future episodes featuring grant recipients, fund holders, and community leaders

Featured Guests

• Richard Bender – President, Tipp City Foundation
• Heather Bailey – Fund Development Director, Tipp City Foundation
• Greg Enslen – Clock Tower Media / Tippecanoe Gazette

Thank you for listening to So Far, So Good. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and join us as we celebrate the people and stories shaping our community—one grant at a time.