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, collaboration, 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.
