Nixa Community Foundation
A trusted resource for philanthropy serving the community of Nixa.
P.O. Box 1821 | Nixa, MO 65714 | (417) 880-0860 | Email Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Nixa through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
Since our founding on Nov. 18, 1993, Nixa Community Foundation has distributed more than $3.7 million back to the community. We now hold assets totaling $3.2 million as of June 30, 2021.
Our Leadership
Jimmy Liles, President
Our foundation is led by members of our community.
- Jimmy Liles, President
- Cledas Manuel, Vice President
- Paul Johns, Secretary/Treasurer
- Cami Jenkins
- Callie Linville
- Chris Russell
- Freddie Young
Advisory Board
- Mitch Callicott
- Leigh Hall
- Mark McGeehee
- William Petrus
- Brian Steele
- Chris Thomas
- Janice White
- Sharon Whitehill
City of Nixa partners with Nixa Community Foundation to distribute ARPA funds
Feb. 15, 2022 — Applications are now open for $30,000 in grant funding for nonprofits serving the Nixa community. On Feb. 14, Nixa City Council approved a partnership with the Nixa Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to administer grantmaking for the funds received by the City through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
“The City of Nixa is proud to make $30,000 of the funds provided to the city through ARPA available to area nonprofits through this grant program,” says Nixa Mayor Brian Steele. “We thank the Nixa Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for administering this grant program on the city’s behalf to benefit Nixa citizens as they continue to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. We look forward to seeing the impact these grant funds can make to help our neighbors.”
The Nixa ARPA Funds Grantmaking Program is intended to address the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nixa residents. Applicants must use the awarded grant funds to benefit or serve residents of the City of Nixa. Agencies may apply for up to $10,000, and only 501(c)3 nonprofit agencies are eligible to apply for grants.
Eligible nonprofits can begin the application process at cfozarks.org/applyforgrants. The deadline to apply is 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15. Following the application process, the Nixa Community Foundation will select grant recipients.
In awarding grants, the Nixa Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.
For general questions about the grant program, please contact Nixa City Administrator Jimmy Liles at jliles@nixa.com or 417-725-3785. For technical questions about the grant application process, please contact Bridget Dierks at bdierks@cfozarks.org, Ashley Fleming at afleming@cfozarks.org or call 417-864-6199.
Nixa Legacy Society
- Mitch Callicott
- Mr.* and Mrs.* Jess Graham
- Paul W. Johns
- Betty Ann Rogers*
- Mark Sellenriek*
- Brian and Deanna Steele
- Chris and Regina Thomas
- Marc Truby
- Sharon Whitehill
- Freddie and Melissa Young
*Deceased
Available Grants
The application period for affiliate community grantmaking programs are open at various times through the year.
Funds
Freddie and Melissa Young Family Fund
Nixa Community Foundation Administrative Capacity Fund
Steven Moore Nixa Eagles Memorial Fund
Shaffer & Hines Corporate Unrestricted Fund
Shane Whitehill Family Memorial Fund
Children’s Smile Center Fund: Nixa
Nixa Sucker Day/Rex Harp Scholarship Fund
Claude E. and Etta Grace Hilton Fund
Glenn and Irene Ball Scholarship Fund
Nixa Youth Empowerment Program Capacity Building Fund
Nixa Fire District/Local 3904 Nixa Shop Unrestricted Fund
Nixa Education Foundation Endowment Fund
Logan Middleton Sportsmanship Scholarship Fund
Bob Massengale Community Improvement Fund
Nixa Education Foundation Fund
Nixa School District Teachers and Employees Fund
Jackie Johns Memorial Scholarship Fund
Harding Family Foundation Scholarship
Betty Ann Rogers Community Fund
Nixa Fire District/Local 3904 Nixa Shop Fund
Kevin “Cub” Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Nixa Downtown Revitalization Fund
Nixa Boy Scout Troop 200 Campbell Scholarship Fund
Family Through Faith Ministries Fund
Nixa Education Foundation Legacy Fund
Nixa Community Foundation Administrative Fund
Peggy Taylor Early Childhood Fund
Kenneth and Rosale Carter Fund
Bob and Mea Childers Scholarship Fund
Christian County Library Foundation Fund (Nixa)
Christian County Homeless Alliance Fund
