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
Bruce Belline, Vice President
Liz Richards, Secretary
Tom Shields, Treasurer
Martin Bunton
Lonnie R. Elswick
Heidi Johnson
Jo Jurgens
Melissa Little
Cindy McFadden