Nixa Community Foundation
A trusted resource for philanthropy serving the community of Nixa.
P.O. Box 1821 | Nixa, MO 65714 | (417) 527-8705 | 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 $2.8 million back to the community. We now hold assets totaling $2,558,135 as of June 30, 2020.
Our Leadership
Chris Thomas, President
Our foundation is led by members of our community.
Chris Thomas, President
Sharon Whitehill, Vice President
Leigh Hall, Secretary/Treasurer
Mitch Callicot
Paul Johns
Marc Truby
Janice White
Advisory Board
Jimmy Liles
Callie Linville
Cledas Manuel
Mark McGeehee
Nixa Legacy Society
- Mitch Callicott
- Mr.* and Mrs.* Jess Graham
- Paul W. Johns
- Betty Ann Rogers*
- Mark Sellenriek
- Chris and Regina Thomas
- Marc Truby
- Sharon Whitehill
*Deceased
Available Grants
The application period for affiliate community grantmaking programs are open at various times through the year.
Funds
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
