Community Foundation of the Hermann Area Inc.
A trusted resource for philanthropy serving the Hermann area.
P.O. Box 62 | Hermann, MO 65041 | (417) 425-0788 | Email Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Hermann area through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
Since our founding on June 6, 2005, the Community Foundation of the Hermann Area Inc. has distributed more than $2,000,000 in grants to the community. We now hold assets totaling $3,008,600 as of June 30, 2020.
Our Leadership
Our foundation is led by members of our community.
Gary Heldt, President
Ron Kraettli, Vice President
Paula Pierce, Secretary
Dustin Kallmeyer, Treasurer
Carol Brandt
Brian Grannemann
Chuck Hartbauer
Brett Hellmann
Tom Jacquin
Gary Leimkuehler
Cathy Lloyd
Bartow Molloy
Steve Mueller
Dr. Scott Smith
Zach Stobart
Bart Toedtmann
Tim Ulhorn
Mark Wallace
Lynnette Watts, Foundation Coordinator
Hermann Area Legacy Society
- Ron Kraettli
- Lois Kruse
Funds
Community Foundation of the Hermann Area Administrative Capacity Fund
George Lipscomb Memorial Toy Ride Fund
Eunice M. Ploeger Scholarship Fund
Hermann Area Community Development Fund
Gasconade County Math and Science Scholarship Fund
Gasconade County Historical Society Foundation Fund
Gasconade County R-1 Alumni Association Fund
Community Foundation Dual Credit Fund
Gasconade County R-1 Scholarship Fund
HHS Community College/Tech School Grant Fund
Community Foundation of the Hermann Area Administrative Fund
Geoffrey and Dorothy Heying Scholarship Fund
Wilford Kallmeyer Emergency Responders Fund
Hermann Area District Hospital Foundation Inc. Fund
Wilford Kallmeyer Emergency Responders Endowment Fund
Hermann Combined Agriculture Scholarship Fund
Austin Van Booven Memorial Scholarship Fund
Glenn and Carolyn Warnebold Oakglenn Winery Legacy Fund
Amanda Witthaus Memorial Scholarship Fund
Showboat Scholarship and Grant Fund
Streck Educational Foundation Fund
Loutre Island Cemetery Association Fund
Cathy Lloyd Family Donor Advised Fund
Brush and Palette Club Arts and Preservation Fund
Brush and Palette Club General Fund
Brush and Palette Club Cemetery Restoration Fund
Bearcat Alumni Scholarship Fund
Peoples Savings Bank Scholarship Fund
Erik R. Heldt Scholarship Fund
Marilyn Kraettli Clifton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bernie Bahr Forestry Scholarship Fund
Hermann Area Literacy Advocates (HALA) Fund
Hermann Area Recreation Complex Fund
Crusade Against Cancer Capacity Building Fund
Homer Fahrner Alumni Scholarship Fund
Hermann Area Community Grantmaking Endowment Fund
