Barton County Community Foundation

09/04/2026

Thank you to Barton Mutual Insurance Company for being a Platinum Sponsor for our Golf and Gala event happening September 26th! We appreciate you so much!!

09/01/2026

BCCF is an Affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, and works collaboratively with CFO to provide resource development and grantmaking opportunities. Through CFO's Rural Schools Collaborative program, five Missouri teachers have received grants for their classrooms. Congratulations!

RSC's Missouri Hub partners at the Community Foundation of the Ozarks award five teacher grants

09/01/2026

🎉 THE 2026 GRANT ROUND IS OPEN! 🎉

The Barton County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2026 Grant Round!

💰 Grants of up to $4,000 are available to:
• 501(c)(3) nonprofits
• Government agencies
• Educational institutions
• Faith-based organizations

Organizations must be serving people in Barton County.

📅 Applications open: August 24
📅 Application deadline: October 23

Have a project that will make a difference in our community? We encourage you to apply!

👉 Visit CFOzarks.com/find-grants for application information and details.

Together, we’re investing in Barton County’s future! ❤️

08/31/2026

Get your tickets for the BCCF Golf and Gala Benefit here!
You can pay with CARD now and get more details about the event by clicking the link below.
OR
You can save your spot and get registered now and bring CASH or CHECK the day of our event!

Reach out to our coordinator at 417.427.4515 or [email protected] to make those arrangements today!

Partee for a Purpose

08/31/2026

THANK YOU The Darrel Phipps Team - Keller Williams Elevate for being one of our Beverage Cart Sponsors for our Golf and Gala Benefit happening September 26th!!

08/29/2026

⛳️ BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER IN BARTON COUNTY! 💚

The Barton County Community Foundation is excited to host our FIRST Golf Tournament & Annual Gala on September 26, 2026 — and we’re inviting local businesses, organizations, and individuals to join us in making a difference right here at home!

Our Gala and Golf Benefit helps fund our Barton County Grants program, allowing us to partner with local nonprofits and respond to emerging needs throughout our communities. Last year, we were able to award $24,000 from our forever grantmaking fund, and we’re hoping to grow that impact even more! ❤️

There are many ways to get involved, with sponsorship opportunities for every level:

💚 Gala Sponsorships:
• Diamond – $2,500
• Platinum – $1,500
• Gold – $1,000
• Silver – $750
• Bronze – $500

⛳️ Golf Benefit Sponsorships:
• Hole-in-One Sponsor – $10,000
• Beverage Cart Sponsor – $500
• Bag Toss Sponsor – $300
• Hole Sponsor – $100
• Prize Donations are also welcome!

Whether you’re a local business looking for a way to support our community, an organization wanting to make an impact, or an individual who simply believes in giving back — we’d love to have you be part of this special event.

Every sponsorship, donation, and contribution helps us continue connecting passion to purpose and investing in the people and organizations that make Barton County such a great place to live. 💚

📅 September 26, 2026
⛳️ Golf Tournament during the day
🥂 Annual Gala & Auction that evening

Interested in becoming a sponsor or donating? Send us a message or reach out to the Barton County Community Foundation to learn more about the sponsorship opportunities!

Let’s come together and make an impact in Barton County! 💚

08/25/2026

⛳️🥂 HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE TO JOIN US, WE JUST WANT YOU THERE! 💚

Our Barton County Community Foundation Golf & Gala Benefit is coming up Saturday, September 26th, and we have ticket options for everyone!

⛳️ WANT TO GOLF?
Your $250 golf team ticket includes admission to the Gala that evening! So you can enjoy 18 holes with your team during the day, then stick around for dinner, live music, dancing, and our silent & live auctions that evening. 🎶🥂

🥂 NOT A GOLFER? NO PROBLEM!
Come join us for the Gala only! Gala tickets are $65 per person or 2 for $120 and include an evening of great food, live music, dancing, auctions, and fun with friends and community members.

Whether you spend the day on the golf course or join us for the Gala that evening, we’d love to have you there! 💚

Your support helps the Barton County Community Foundation give back to local nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and scholarships right here in Barton County.

📅 Saturday, September 26th
📍 Jeremy’s Creek | Lamar, MO
⛳️ Morning & afternoon golf flights
🥂 Gala begins at 5:00 PM

🎟️ Get your tickets today!
👉 givebutter.com/bccfgolfandgala

Come PAR-TEE FOR A PURPOSE! ⛳️💚
Whatever you choose, just come join us for a day and evening of FUN for a GREAT CAUSE!

Partee for a Purpose

08/24/2026

Our 2026 Barton County Community Foundation Grant Round is now open! We are granting a total of $24,000 this year ... eligible 501c3 non-profits, government agencies, educational institutions and faith-based organizations can apply for up to $4,000 for a project.

Use this link to get to our grant directly: https://www.cfozarks.org/find-grants?affiliate=barton-county®ion=barton-county

Have questions or need help applying?
Contact one of our grants committee members: In Golden City: Jason Engle; Liberal: Beth Bazal; Lamar: Andrea Lynn ... you can also send us a message here or email us at: [email protected]

08/23/2026

⛳️✨ DON’T MISS OUT — GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! ✨🥂

The Barton County Community Foundation Golf & Gala Benefit is coming up Saturday, September 26th, and we want YOU to join us for a day and evening full of fun, fellowship, and giving back to our community! 💚

⛳️ Golf & Gala — $250 per team
🥂 Gala — $65 per person or 2 for $120
🎟️ Golf tickets include admission to our Gala that evening!

Golf during the day, then stick around for an evening featuring live music, dancing, silent & live auctions, great food, and an incredible opportunity to support the Barton County community.

📍 Jeremy’s Creek | Lamar, MO
📅 Saturday, September 26th
⛳️ Morning & afternoon golf flights available
🥂 Gala begins at 5:00 PM

🎟️ Don’t wait — get your tickets today!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit: givebutter.com/bccfgolfandgala

Questions? Call 417-427-4515.

Come par-tee for a purpose! ⛳️💚

08/22/2026

📣 JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY! 📣

The Barton County Community Foundation’s 2026 Grant Round opens Monday, August 24! 🎉

If your organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agency, educational institution, or faith-based organization serving Barton County, this is your opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $4,000.

💰 Grants up to $4,000
📅 Applications open Monday, August 24
⏰ Deadline: October 23

Have a project that could make a difference in our community? Start thinking about your application now!

👉 Stay tuned to our page and visit CFOzarks.com/find-grants for application information.

Let’s keep investing in Barton County’s future! ❤️