Nevada/Vernon County Community Foundation
A trusted resource for philanthropy in Nevada and Vernon County.
P.O. Box 411 | Nevada, MO 64772 | (417) 667-1075 | Email Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Nevada and Vernon County through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
With our founding on Oct. 12, 2020, Nevada/Vernon County Community Foundation has established a permanent community grantmaking endowment to support nonprofit agencies in our community.
Our Leadership
Greg Hoffman, President
Our foundation is led by members of our community.
- Greg Hoffman, President
- Kelly Ast, Vice President
- Wayne Reinert, Treasurer
- Sheree Gayman, Secretary — Director, Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce
- Betsy Curtis — Director of Business Development, Heartland Behavioral Health Services
- Amanda Fisher — Director of In Home Services, On My Own Inc.
- Jennifer Gundy — Executive Director, On My Own Inc.
- Henry Hodes — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
- George Knox — Nevada Mayor
- Neal Quitno — Retired Associate Circuit Judge
- Steve Russ — Nevada Regional Medical Center Board President
- Cindy Thompson — Vernon County Northern Commissioner
The founding board of the Nevada/Vernon County Community Foundation. Top row, left to right: Greg Hoffman, president; Kelly Ast, vice president; Wayne Reinert, treasurer; Sheree Gayman, secretary; and Betsy Curtis. Bottom row, left to right: Amanda Fisher; Jennifer Gundy; George Knox; Neal Quitno; Steve Russ; and Cindy Thompson. (Not pictured: Henry Hodes)
Available Grants
The application period for affiliate community grantmaking programs are open at various times through the year.
