Carthage Community Foundation

Carthage Community Foundation Since founding in 1999, CCF has distributed more than $9.5 million in grants to the community.
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To enhance the quality of life in Carthage for current & future generations by encouraging & building permanent endowments, meeting community needs through biannual grant making, providing leadership & promoting collaboration on community issues. The mission of Carthage Community Foundation (CCF) is to enhance the quality of life in Carthage through resource development, community grantmaking, col

laboration, and public leadership. CCF is governed by a local Board of Directors, chosen for their knowledge of the area. Investments are guided by an Investment Committee of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, following a prudent investment policy for long-term endowments. Individuals or organizations looking to give back to the Carthage community now or as a legacy for years to come, may wish to open endowment funds, unrestricted funds, designated funds, field of interest funds, scholarship funds, or donor advised funds with CCF. CCF also proudly supports our agency partners, nonprofit organizations providing many important services for the Carthage area. Donations to our agency partners' endowment funds help strengthen these organizations for years to come. CCF currently oversees more than 80 funds established to improve quality of life in Carthage and Jasper County, and annually grants more than $100,000 to support community organizations and local residents. To make a donation or establish a new giving fund, now or with a planned gift, please visit cfozarks.org/carthage or contact Foundation Coordinator Chanti Beckham. CCF is also proud to spearhead funding and oversee the H.E.R.E. 4 Carthage and GRO Carthage initiatives.

🧡💙 What an incredible afternoon celebrating the important work of our local nonprofits at the Spring Grant Luncheon.
05/23/2026

🧡💙 What an incredible afternoon celebrating the important work of our local nonprofits at the Spring Grant Luncheon.

We spy some familiar faces! 💙🧡Congrats to all the recipients!
05/07/2026

We spy some familiar faces! 💙🧡
Congrats to all the recipients!

The Boots Court is a Carthage treasure! 💚
04/30/2026

The Boots Court is a Carthage treasure! 💚

**** Grant requests are due April 9th ****Don't miss out, get your grant requests submitted today!
04/06/2026

**** Grant requests are due April 9th ****

Don't miss out, get your grant requests submitted today!

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CCF has an interest in supporting organizations and projects that enhance the lives of Carthage residents and provide innovative solutions for existing and emerging community needs. Areas of funding focus include
1 - Health & Human Services, 2 - Education & Youth Services, 3 - Arts, Culture, History & Community Beautification, and 4 – Food & Nutrition. CCF prefers to provide grants for one-time initiatives and capital/equipment purchases; however, the Board will also consider operating expenses if a strong case is made for special circumstances. The total amount one applicant may request is $10,000.

Nonprofit agencies with 501(c) (3) or similar tax-exempt status, such as schools, faith-based organizations, or government entities, are eligible to apply for grants.

https://www.cfozarks.org/find-grants

🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉The Vivian Leon Fund for the Piano Arts Grant Round open from March 16 - April 9th. Eligible app...
02/11/2026

🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉
The Vivian Leon Fund for the Piano Arts Grant Round open from March 16 - April 9th.

Eligible applicants are 501(c)3 organizations, schools, and colleges that offer classical music programs, with an emphasis on piano performance, to the community and schools in Jasper & Newton Counties.

The suggested range of grant proposals is between $1000 - $4000.

🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉CCF Spring Grant Round open March 16 - April 9th. Open to 501(c)3 organizations & other IRS-appr...
02/11/2026

🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉
CCF Spring Grant Round open March 16 - April 9th.

Open to 501(c)3 organizations & other IRS-approved entities, such as civic, educational, or faith-based groups serving the Carthage area/residents.

CCF is interested in supporting organizations and projects that enhance the lives of Carthage residents and provide innovative solutions for existing and emerging community needs.
Areas of funding include:
1 - Health & Human Services
2 - Education & Youth Services
3 - Arts, Culture, History & Community Beautification, and
4 – Food & Nutrition
Grant requests of up to $10,000 will be accepted.

The Carthage 365 Grant Round is now OPEN!Apply today: https://forms.gle/61kSJNaWVsRTptLt7Open to 501(c)3 organizations &...
01/07/2026

The Carthage 365 Grant Round is now OPEN!
Apply today: https://forms.gle/61kSJNaWVsRTptLt7
Open to 501(c)3 organizations & other IRS-approved entities, such as civic, education, or faith-based groups, serving the Carthage area/residents.
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Carthage, MO
64836

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+14174389970

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