Alton Community Foundation
A trusted resource for philanthropy serving the community of Alton.
P.O. Box 261 | Alton, Missouri 65606 | (573) 660-2808 | Email Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Alton and Oregon County through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
Since our founding on Aug. 17, 2007, Alton Community Foundation has distributed more than $487,795 in grants to the community. We now hold assets totaling $517,464 as of June 30, 2022.
Our Leadership
Dr. Eric Allen, President
Alton Community Foundation is led by members of the community.
Dr. Eric Allen, President
David Oesch, Vice President
Saundra Dorris, Secretary
Diana Clary, Treasurer
Beckie Combs
Brenda Ledgerwood
Paula Miller
Alton Legacy Society
- Ron and Sheila Dethrow Campbell
- Brenda Dethrow Ledgerwood
Funds
William Owens Fraley Memorial Fund
Alton Public School Foundation Unrestricted Fund
Justin Crews Memorial Scholarship
Larry Wallace Endowed Scholarship Fund
Mary Heiskell Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Alton Public School Foundation Fund
Ida L. Andrews Distinguished Educator Scholarship Fund
Norman Mills Memorial Scholarship Fund
W.N. and Leona Jenkins Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Alton Public Schools Foundation Agriculture Fund
Dr. Vera Carhart Scholarship Fund
Davene Owens-Jaeger Scholarship Fund
Jane Reese Memorial Scholarship Fund
Alton Schools Academic Endowment Fund
Dorothy Cline Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Luie and Anna Roberts Endowed Scholarship Fund
Alton Public School Foundation Scholarship Fund
Alton Community Grantmaking Fund
Alton Junior and Senior High Athletic Fund
Alton Community Foundation Capacity Building Fund
Rich and Teresa Wallace Alton Community Fund
Wendell P. and Rebecca Williams Family Endowed Scholarship
