Tincher Foundation Gifts Two New Scholarships | Lexington News

Western Kentucky University is set to honor the Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation as its Philanthropist of the Year in 2026, thanks to a major new gift establishing two scholarship endowments—one for Warren County students and another for men’s and women’s golf athletes. The Tinchers, WKU alumni who built their lives and business in Bowling Green, have a long history of giving: they launched the $1 million Tincher Scholars Program in 2020 and followed it up with a $2 million housing scholarship gift in 2024, so impactful WKU named a residence hall after them. With no children, the foundation continues their legacy by directing all support to the community that shaped them, ensuring their generosity keeps shaping WKU’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/791830da1dc29401