Republic Community Foundation
A trusted resource for philanthropy serving the Republic community.
Volunteer of the Year Award
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P.O. Box 899 | Republic, MO 65738 | (417) 815-5775 | Email Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Republic through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
Since our founding on Nov. 19, 2004, Republic Community Foundation has distributed more than $999,078 back to the community. We now hold assets totaling $1.2 million as of June 30, 2021.
Our Leadership
Our foundation is led by members of our community.
Josh Troester, President
David Cameron, Vice President
Dana Vermule, Treasurer
Britny Fulks, Secretary
Sue Carter
Macy Mitchell
David Payne
Stacey Penney
Jason Perkins
Advisory Committee:
David Brazeal
Jasen Fronaberger
Josh Mathews
Chris Replogle
Republic Legacy Society
- Joshua & Faith Mathews
- John L. Hayes* & Susanne M. Sickles
- Jane Gray Smith
*Deceased
Funds
RepMo Philanthropic Society Fund
Bryan and Stacey Penney Charitable Fund
Dallas and Elizabeth Nelson Gray Scholarship Fund
Jane Ruth Gray Smith Scholarship Fund
Republic Community Foundation Administrative Capacity Fund
Republic Community Action Team Fund
Walter L. Smith Memorial Charitable Fund
The Glenda D. Swift Education for Success Fund
Silent Servant Scholarship Fund
Liv A Life of Love Scholarship Fund
Republic Veterans’ Memorial Fund
Donald R. Farwell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Jane Gray Smith Charitable Fund
Republic High School Alumni Fund
Mary Ann White Memorial Scholarship Fund
Ronnie Smith Employee Endowment Fund
Republic Community Grantmaking Endowment Fund
Mark Craighead Memorial Scholarship Fund
Joe and Clejo King Memorial Scholarship Fund
Leslie Raybourn Memorial Scholarship Fund
Lt. Col. John Michael Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Fund
Jane Gray Smith Donor Advised Fund
Republic Community Foundation Administrative Endowment Fund
Jack, Mary, Philip and Kevin Nelson Scholarship Fund
James and Teresa Evans Foundation Fund
Republic Rural Schools Arts Fund
Republic Middle School (RMS) Fund
Republic School Volunteers Fund
Republic Ministerial Alliance Fund
