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Community Foundation of the Lake to Host Panel Discussion on Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits

For Immediate Release Contact: Jan Amos
Phone: 321-258-5828
Email: cflake@cfozarks.org
Date: January 13, 2025

Camdenton, MO — The Community Foundation of the Lake (CFL) is excited to announce an upcoming panel discussion titled “Building a Strong Financial Future,” designed to provide nonprofit organizations with strategies and insights for achieving long-term financial sustainability.

The event will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at The Exchange, 57 Court Circle SW, Camdenton, MO. A light breakfast will be served.

This engaging panel will feature leading experts sharing their knowledge on topics critical to nonprofit financial health:

· Holly Beadle, Community Foundation of the Ozarks: Overview of fund types and their requirements.

· Trenny Garrett, Central Trust: Harnessing the power of endowments.

· Jane Martin, Scott’s Concrete: Benefits of donor-advised funds for philanthropic giving.

· Carolyn Davinroy: How RMDs from IRAs and 401(k)s can be used as charitable tools.

· Stacy Pyrtle, Community Foundation of the Lake: Opportunities through generational wealth transfer.

“We are thrilled to bring together these accomplished professionals to share their expertise,” said Stacy Pyrtle, CFL President. “This event aligns with our mission to strengthen the Lake area by empowering nonprofits to secure a stable financial future.”

Nonprofit leaders and board members in the region are encouraged to attend.
RSVP required by Friday 7, 2025 to Jan Amos by email at cflake@cfozarks.org or phone at 321-258-5828.

 

What is a Community Foundation?

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.


Distinct Features of a Community Foundation


Contact Us

Community Foundation of the Lake
PO Box 1413
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

641.745.5745
Info@CommunityFoundationoftheLake.com

    Community Foundation of the Lake is Taking Applications for Community Grants

    Interested nonprofits should consult the Community Foundation of the Lake website at www.communityfoundationofthelake.com for more information. The link to the grant hub is http://cfozarks.org/applyforgrants. Grant requests for the Community Foundation of the Lake’s 2025 community grants must be received online by 11:45 p.m. on January 31, 2025. The Community Foundation of the Lake grants are available for 501(c)(3) Non-Profits in Camden, Miller and Morgan Counties.

    501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts, and churches) serving the Lake of the Ozarks area are eligible to apply. Grants will be awarded up to $5,000 to Local Non-Profits to assist in building the educational, cultural, health and economic development of the Lake area. The grant application is completely online. Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 in funding for this grant cycle.

    Contact Dawn Busick, CFL Grant Chair, with questions about this grant program at (573) 286-6796 or email drbusick14@gmail.com. Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417) 864-6199 ext. 3754.

    The Community Foundation of the Lake has awarded more than $750,000 in grants in our Lake community since its inception in 2009.

    Community Foundation of the Lake Announces $34,600 in Grant Awards for Local Horse & Dog Shelters, Sanctuaries, and Rescue Facilities.

     

    Community Foundation of the Lake Announces $34,600 in Grant Awards for Local Horse & Dog Shelters, Sanctuaries, and Rescue Facilities.

    The CFL is pleased to announce grants have been awarded in our 6th annual grant round earmarked for funding of horse and dog shelters, sanctuaries, and rescue facilities. This grant is available thanks to a field of interest fund created by the Karen Jean Rudek Trust. Karen Jean Rudek was a long-time resident of the area who loved her dogs and horses. She bequeathed her estate to set up a foundation to support horse and dog care in the local communities of Camden, Miller and Morgan counties. She entrusted stewardship of the fund to the CFL to ensure her long term wishes of animal care were met in perpetuity. The recipients of this generous award are:

    Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue & Sanctuary • Ivy Bend Animal Rescue  • Dogwood Animal Shelter • Ozarks Kat & K9 Shelter  • Caring Hearts Dog & Cat Shelter  • Meowtown

    This annual grant making round will open again next fall and can be found on the CFL website.

    Those interested in establishing a field of interest endowment fund to benefit projects into perpetuity in Camden, Miller and Morgan counties should contact the Community Foundation of the Lake. You can visit their website at communityfoundationofthelake.org for more information.

    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

     

     

Community Foundation of the Lake

OUR MISSION

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.

 

 
 
   
   

 

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