Columbia Rotary Clubs Foundation

06/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming our two newest members of the Foundation Board of Directors, Dr. Jeff Jones (Impact Rotary Club) and David Clithero (Downtown Rotary Club). We look forward to their leadership and service.

06/13/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Jack Smith, our Board Treasurer, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jack's dedication and commitment to the Columbia Rotary Clubs Foundation will be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

05/26/2026

The Columbia Rotary Clubs Foundation supports impactful projects across Columbia and Boone County. Since 1999, we’ve awarded over $390,000 to local nonprofits. We’re proud to announce our spring grant recipients:

Coyote Hill - $3,000
Veterans Mental Health Council - $900
Shoes from the Heart - $2,100
Faith Bridge - $3,337
Day Dreams Foundation - $3,500

Columbia MO Rotary Community
Columbia Metro Rotary
The Rotary Club of Columbia Missouri
Columbia South Rotary
Rotaract of Columbia, MO
Impact Rotary Club of Columbia

03/06/2026

The Columbia Rotary Clubs Foundation awards grants twice each year, and applications for the next cycle are closing soon.

⏰ Application deadline: March 15, 2026
Nonprofits are encouraged to apply before the deadline at

The Columbia Rotary Foundation was established to provide support to worthwhile causes and institutions. It is the purpose of this foundation to consider a broad nature of causes that enhance the c…

12/01/2025

The Columbia Rotary Clubs Foundation is proud to support organizations strengthening Columbia and Boone County. Since 1999, we’ve awarded over $377,000 to local nonprofits through our grant cycles.

This fall, we received applications from 37 organizations requesting more than $133,000. Thank you to all who continue making a difference in our community.

We are pleased to award support to:
• True North of Columbia – $2,145
• Shoes from the Heart – $2,100
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace (MO-Columbia) – $2,000
• Columbia South Rotary / Powerhouse Community Development – $1,000
• Friends of Mid-MO Fisher House – $1,888
• Faith Bridge – $2,500
• Elizabeth J. Upton Foundation – $900