Barton County Community Foundation
A trusted resource for philanthropy serving the communities of Lamar, Liberal and Golden City.
206 W. 10th Street | Lamar, Missouri 64759 | (417) 262-0844 | Email Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Barton County through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
Since our founding on September 10, 2015, Barton County Community Foundation has distributed more than $93,459 in grants to the community. We now hold assets totaling $801,524 as of December 31, 2019.
Our Leadership
Nancy Curless, President
Our foundation is led by members of the community.
Nancy Curless, President
George Nichols, Vice President
Heidi Johnson, Secretary
Tom Shields, Treasurer
Bruce Belline
Martin Bunton
Lonnie R. Elswick
Jo Jurgens
Melissa Little
Cindy McFadden
Barton County Legacy Society
- Nancy Curless
- Bob and Judy Rice
Funds
Golden City Little League Fund
Jack Purinton Agricultural Scholarship Fund
About Our Kids Fund
Danny and Jewell Little Charitable Fund
Golden Harvest Days Fund
Jack and Betty Purinton Fund
Bob Johnson Scholarship Fund
Barton County Community Foundation Administrative Capacity Fund
Barton County Community Fund
Peterson Outdoor Ministries Fund
