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Since our founding on May 24, 1999, Carthage Community Foundation has distributed more than $10,442,599 in grants to the community. We now hold assets totaling $14,716,764 as of June 30, 2023.
John Nicholas, President
July 17, 2024 — The Community Foundation of the Ozarks recently recognized the Carthage Community Foundation for its philanthropic leadership to the community. As one of the CFO’s Affiliates of the Year, the Carthage Community Foundation received a $5,000 award to supplement its annual grantmaking.
Selection for the award was based on growth in several categories, as well as examples of community leadership, collaboration and the promotion of planned giving. As of May 31, the CCF’s assets had grown 10% to more than $16.3 million in 104 charitable funds. From July 1, 2023, to May 31, grantmaking from those funds totaled $1.18 million to address community needs and support causes important to donors.
“Every community needs champions who selflessly dedicate their time, talent and treasure to improve the lives of others,” said Alice Wingo, vice president of affiliates for the CFO. “As our regional affiliate network has grown over the last 31 years, these exceptional leaders provide great examples for others to follow.”
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The application period for affiliate community grantmaking programs are open at various times through the year.
