A trusted resource for philanthropy serving the Joplin region.
Since our founding on Dec. 16, 2006, we have distributed more than $61 million in grants to the community. We now hold assets totaling $13,531,257 as of June 30, 2024.
Louise Secker, President
Dec. 10, 2024 — The Joplin Regional Community Foundation announced a total of $24,750 in grants to 16 nonprofits through its latest community grant round on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The grants, supported by the Duane and Edith Lawellin Legacy Fund and the Cloyd Carlin Charitable Fund, were presented during an event at the Joplin Chamber of Commerce.
The grants were distributed to the following organizations:
Following an application process, the recipients were selected by a volunteer committee of citizens in the Joplin region. The program is open each year to 501(c)3 nonprofits and agencies with similar tax-exempt status like schools, government entities and faith-based organizations.
Gifts to the Duane and Edith Lawellin Legacy Fund for Southwest Missouri and the Cloyd Carlin Charitable Fund help increase the amount available for future rounds of the JRCF’s community grantmaking program. Secure online donations can be made to these funds by going to cfozarks.org/givejoplin.
July 17, 2024 — The Community Foundation of the Ozarks recently recognized the Joplin Regional Community Foundation for its philanthropic leadership to the community. As one of the CFO’s Affiliates of the Year, the Joplin Regional 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 30, the JRCF’s assets had grown 13% to more than $11 million in 158 charitable funds. From July 1, 2023, to May 31, grantmaking from those funds totaled more than $3.3 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.”
The Philanthropic Society of the Joplin Regional Community Foundation announced the recipients of three grants totaling $130,000 through its latest high-impact grant round on Tuesday, May 14. The grants were presented during the Philanthropic Society’s annual grant luncheon at Missouri Southern State University’s Ron Richard Athletic Center.
The three recipients of these grants are:
Following an application process, the winners were chosen from a group of six finalists by a committee made up of members of the Philanthropic Society. The program is open each year to 501(c)3 nonprofits and agencies with similar tax-exempt status like schools, government entities and faith-based organizations.
The Joplin Regional Community Foundation is inviting residents of Joplin, Webb City and Carl Junction to submit nominations for its second annual Philanthropic Achievement Award.
The award is intended to recognize outstanding and sustained charitable achievement by an individual, organization or business to benefit any of the three communities.
The person or entity selected for the award will receive a $2,500 donation to the 501(c)3 organization of their choice. A committee of the JRCF and selected community members will select the winner. The award will be presented at “A Celebration of Philanthropy” dinner at Missouri Southern State University on April 4.
Nominations are due by 5 p.m., Friday, March 1. Nominations can be made online here. Nominations also may be submitted by email to JRCF Manager Pete Ramsour at joplinrcf@cfozarks.org; or by mail to Joplin Regional Community Foundation, PO Box 471, Joplin, MO 64802. A PDF version of the application to use as a guide for email or mailed nominations is available here.
Considerations for the nominations can include:
The Joplin Regional Community Foundation announced a total of $25,000 in grants to 14 nonprofits through its latest community grant round on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The grants, supported by the Duane and Edith Lawellin Legacy Fund and the Cloyd Carlin Charitable Fund, were presented during an event at the Joplin Chamber of Commerce.
The grants were distributed to the following organizations:
Following an application process, the recipients were selected by a volunteer committee of citizens in the Joplin Region. The program is open each year to 501(c)3 nonprofits and agencies with similar tax-exempt status like schools, government entities and faith-based organizations.
Gifts to the Duane and Edith Lawellin Legacy Fund for Southwest Missouri and the Cloyd Carlin Charitable Fund help increase the amount available for future rounds of the JRCF’s community grantmaking program. Secure online donations can be made for these funds here.
