We are part of a rapidly growing field of
more than 600 community foundations,
acting as community savings accounts
for regions around the country. We are
a non‐profit community organization
created by and for the people of the Lake
of the Ozarks area.
We are a foundation for the community,
making grants to community
organizations and building resources. We manage a variety of funds,
established by families, individuals and
corporations. We're here to help our
donors do good work . . .
Forever.
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Community Foundation of the Lake
PO Box 1413
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Community Foundation of the Lake (CFL) Announces the Opening of the Karen Jean Rudek Grant Round for horse and dog shelters, sanctuaries and rescue facilities
The Community Foundation of the Lake is pleased to announce a grant round earmarked for funding of horse and dog shelters, sanctuaries, and rescue facilities. This grant is not for funding of salaries, utilities or rent. The grant round will open September 30, 2024 and close October 21, 2024. Interested nonprofits should consult the Community Foundation of the Lake website at www.communityfoundationofthelake.org for more information. The link to the grant hub is http://cfozarks.org/applyforgrants. Grant awards will range from $500 to $10,000 and be limited to only funding shelters, sanctuaries and rescue facilities for horses and dogs in Morgan, Miller and Camden counties. This grant is available thanks to a field of interest fund created by the Karen Jean Rudek Trust. All questions should be directed to Dawn Busick at (573) 286-6796.
2024 Champagne Campaign
Thank you to all those that sponsored, donated and attended the 2024 Champagne Campaign! It was a record breaking evening at the beautiful Memory Lane Events venue. Thank you to our Honorary Chairs Chris "Pappo" and Melissa Galloway. The Galloways exemplify the mission of Community Foundation of the Lake every day and have been huge supporters of CFL and the Champagne Campaign for many years. We are so blessed by their support.
Also thank you to
Mama Cita's Mexican Cantina and Pappo's Pizzeria & Pub and their staff for the delicious food and delightful cocktails
Rick Bryant and the crew from Bryant Auction for generating terrific bidding during our live auction
Lisa and Burt Westbrook of Memory Lane Events for their perfect event venue
The African Grey for their amazing artistry in creating the gorgeous balloon arch
Maggie, Aubrey and Beau Brenizer and the parents at LOZ Sports Training for our wonderful centerpieces
all our nonprofit grantees who helped work the games
the CFL board members for all their hard work
In addition to being a record breaking evening for CFL we were able to raise $11,500 through the generosity of those in attendance to fund a dream to purchase adaptive equipment for Dream Factory child Drew Hankinson as well as fund a grant for Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association.
Pictured Chris "Pappo" and Melissa Galloway with Dream Factory recipient Drew Hankinson
2024 GRANT RECIPIENTS
Community Foundation of the Lake Awards $81,575.00 in grants.
Community Foundation of the Lake (CFL) awarded $81,575.00 to 28 Local Nonprofits at Margaritaville during the Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual Dinner on March 11th.
The 2024 grantees are as follows:
Camdenton R-III School District to stock school pantries
Community for Christ Outreach to purchase meat.
Lake Regional Health System for a NuStep machine.
Children’s Learning Center for quiet dramatic play
Westlake Aquatic Center for swim lessons.
Lake Area Industries for kitchen equipment for mobile work crew placement.
Greater Lake Area Chorale for music library.
FundRuns - enhanced race experiences.
Healing Box Project for Veteran transportation gas money.
The Changing Table for diapers
Big Brothers Big Sisters – for three new matches.
Lake of the Ozarks Idiot’s Club for Horizons food pantry
Pregnancy Help Center for utilities assistance for single mothers.
Child Advocacy Council for Back to School Fair.
Heroes Outreach Program for Gathering fund.
Kid’s Harbor for continuing staff education
CADV for sexual assault prevention.
Tri-County YMCA for group fitness program equipment replacementThe Sneaker Project for new shoes for children in Miller County
Faithbridge United Methodist Church for mobile food pantry
Osage Beach Senior Center for Senior lifestyle enrichment
Special Learning Center for specialized travel therapy equipment
Ivy Bend Community Food Pantry for essentials for participants.\
Branches for the Lake for LOZ Bike share program.\Share the Harvest Food Pantry for Garden project.\Wonderland Camp to fund the mission/support campers.\Lake Area Helping Hands to support costs associated with running the facility.
Food for Morgan County for diapers.
To assist in building the educational, cultural, health
and economic
development of our community.
How Your Philanthropy Dollars Work Harder in a Foundation
We are building a permanent community
resource that will provide endowment
funds that will grow and benefit our
community forever.
We help donors create an individual or
family legacy and offer a simple way to
fulfill multiple charitable intents, with lowcost
administration, making us a good
alternative to private or family
foundations.
We offer personalized service, including
donor and family involvement and
education in selecting charities and
connecting donors with strategic and highimpact
funding opportunities.
We accept a wide variety of assets and
offer maximum tax advantage.
All our funds stay in the community, where
they benefit local organizations meeting a
broad range of local needs.
We can preserve donor intent even when
community issues and organizations
change.
All assets are subject to audit and annual
confirmation by an external accounting firm.