Blue River Community Foundation, in partnership with the Shelby County Commissioners, has announced the establishment of the Shelby County Commissioners Tindall Farm Trust Fund.
This charitable fund has been created to help nonprofits address the basic needs of Shelby County residents, including food, shelter, clothing and other essential resources for individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, or other hardships.
The fund is designed to be both flexible and responsive to the needs of its beneficiaries. Nonprofit organizations serving Shelby County may apply for up to $7,500 per request, with a maximum of $15,000 annually per organization.
Applications will be accepted quarterly, with exceptions for emergency situations.
The first round of applications is now open with a deadline of Nov. 1.
Information about the grant cycle can be found on the foundation’s website: www.blueriverfoundation.com, or through the direct application link: https://tinyurl.com/Tindall-Farm-Trust.
“This new fund reflects the power of collaboration,” said Jennifer Jones, Executive Director of Blue River Community Foundation. “By working together, we can ensure that local nonprofits have timely access to resources that directly impact those who need them most.”
The Tindall Farm Trust Fund is made possible through the vision and generosity of John A. Tindall, a respected Shelbyville attorney who passed away on March 5, 1934.
A graduate of the University of Michigan (Class of 1878), Tindall practiced law in Shelbyville and became a well-known attorney across the state of Indiana. He and his wife, Alice Emmert Tindall, shared a commitment to serving their community and caring for those in need.
At his passing, Tindall left a bequest of a 231-acre property to Shelby County as a lasting memento for himself and his wife to support those in need. Tindall is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Through the partnership between the foundation and the Shelby County Commissioners, Tindall’s original charitable intent continues today, nearly a century later, ensuring that his compassion and foresight will benefit Shelby County residents for generations to come.
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