Community Foundation of Taney County
A trusted resource for philanthropy serving communities in Taney County.
P.O. Box 805 | Forsyth, MO 65633 | (417) 546-7115 | Email Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Taney County through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
Since our founding on April 23, 2002, the Community Foundation of Taney County has distributed more than $5 million back to the community. We now hold assets totaling $8,416,846 as of June 30, 2021.
Our Leadership
Our foundation is led by members of our community.
Grant Boyer
Kim Crouse
Mike Gailey
Mitch Holmes
Nate Moore
Dennis Newkirk
Chena Simmons
Community Foundation of Taney County grants $10,000 to eight local agencies
July 21, 2021 — The Community Foundation of Taney County has presented grants totaling $10,000 to eight local agencies in its 2021 community grant round. The grants, selected by a volunteer committee of local citizens, were presented to recipients in late June. 501(c)3 and other nonprofit organizations like schools, faith-based organizations and government entities serving Taney County were eligible to apply for these grants.
The grants were awarded to:
- Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks: $1,000 to support the Cents of Pride Store
- Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks: $1,000 to supports the Free Screening Mammogram Program
- Child Abuse Prevention and Elimination Foundation Inc.: $2,700 to support the Helping Hands/Healing Hearts project
- Diaper Bank of the Ozarks: $1,000 to reduce diaper need in Taney County
- Gift of Hope Inc.: $1,000 to support the Backpack Club program
- Jeans for Teens: $1,500 to support its operations
- Ozark Trails Council Inc. (Boy Scouts of America): $1,000 to purchase new camp mattresses
- Taneyhills Community Library: $800 to purchase a new dryer for Thrift Shop at the Library
“It’s so important to support the health of our community and give our children the best opportunities to succeed,” said Benjamin Roberts, president of the CF of TC’s board. “We know that, with the support of our community grants, these nonprofits will improve the lives of so many of our neighbors.”
Taney County Legacy Society
- Iva M. Awberry*
- James and Margie King Berry
- William and Sylvia Cornette
- Pat and Ransom* Davis
- Doug and Gina Jordan
- Anonymous
*Deceased
Available Grants
The application period for affiliate community grantmaking programs are open at various times through the year.
Funds
Bob and Mary Lee Simmons Legacy Fund
Dr. Aubrey O. Pittenger STEM Scholarship Fund
David and Sharon Crismon Charitable Fund
Bill and Janet Lee Unrestricted Fund
David W. Trott Scholarship at Hollister High School
Taney County Administrative Capacity Fund
Paul and Elizabeth Etheridge Fund
Edgar L. Howard Scholarship Fund
Branson R-4 Education Foundation Fund
Nona “Grammy” Norwine Scholarship Fund
Peter and Marissa Connolly Family Fund
Christian Action Ministries Endowment Fund
The Endowment Fund for Bradleyville Schools
Pat and Ransom Davis Charitable Fund
Carol Blackburn Branson High School Scholarship Fund
Ozarks Women Association Fund (Taney)
Community Presbyterian Endowment Fund
James Leon and Dorothy Combs Fund
James and Margie King Berry Fund for Taney County Youth
Kirbyville R-VI School Foundation Capacity Fund
Lonnie Combs Memorial Scholarship Fund
J. Kenneth Awbery and Iva M. Awbery Scholarship Fund
Kirbyville R-VI School Foundation Endowment Fund
Rotary Club of Hollister Charity Fund
Branson Area Disaster Relief Fund
Bradleyville Walk/Run Scholarship Fund
The Crisis Center of Taney County Fund
Hollister Youth Empowerment Fund
Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks Fund (Taney County)
Greg Davis Literacy Project Fund
Taney County Community Grantmaking Fund
Friends of the Branson Parks Fund
Jim Langham Rotary Professional Development Fund
Dignity Now Community Services Fund
Junior Auxiliary of Taney County Fund
Designated Fund for Joe and Paulette Combs Bradleyville Schools Store
Mitch and Jennifer Holmes Fund
Forsyth Library Capacity Building Fund
Forsyth Library/Sandra Drebes Fund
Hollister Schools Foundation Fund
Forsyth Library Memorial Endowment Fund
Frances L. McConkey Manse Capacity Building Fund
Dr. Mary King Long Scholarship Fund
Ralph D. McPherson Scholarship Fund
Tri Lakes Board of Realtors Good Neighbor Endowment Fund
Administrative Endowment Fund (Taney County)
Charles and Helen Winston Scholarship Fund
Tri-Lakes Community Hospices Fund
Joe Smith Illuminating Hope Scholarship Fund
Cox Medical Center Branson Scholarship Fund
Herb and Maxine Trimble Scholarship Fund
Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors Good Neighbor Fund (Taney County)
