Community Foundation of the Lake

NEW! Horse and Dog Shelters, Sanctuaries and Rescue Facilities Grants Available!

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 6th, 2022 and close October 5th, 2022. 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 Jane Wright at 636-219-6892.

NEW! 4 Legged Friends Grants Available!

The Community Foundation of the Lake is pleased to announce a new grant for the support of our four legged friends. The Karen Jean Rudek Fund provides support for horse and dog shelters, sanctuaries, and rescue facilities with preference given to Lake of the Ozarks organizations. This grant is not for funding of salaries, utilities or rent.

Challenge Grants Awarded!

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Contact Us

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

636.219.6892
Info@CommunityFoundationoftheLake.com

Community Foundation of the Lake Grants

In 2008, the Community Foundation of the Lake was established by community leaders to assist in building the educational, cultural, health and economic development of the Lake area. The Community Foundation is affiliated with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks which assists more than 40 communities in fund development and administration of the funds at a minimal cost so that the financial resources stay in each community.

The Community Foundation of the Lake, a new way of giving, recently awarded 15 grants to the following local community nonprofit programs:

Wonderland Camp to fund the gap

Big Brothers Big Sisters to sponsor 2 new matches of big brothers and big sisters

Kids' Harbor for centralized, flexible phone system updated for remote access, faxes, etc

Food for Morgan County to expand the "Living a Healthy Life” for Diabetes Education

Local Area Needs Initiative for home and appliance repair or appliance purchase

Camden County Child Advocacy vouchers to buy socks/underwear and back to school supplies

Lake Arts Council for summer Missoula Children's Theatre play

Camdenton School Buddy Packs for buddy pack program

CADV to provide 15-25 clients with insurance, medicine, childcare

Medical Missions for Christ for rent on climate controlled medical supply storage facility

Children's Learning Center to purchase a refrigerator and stove

Royal Arts Council to support community theatre productions

Lake Area Industries to purchase one evacuation chair to be used in the event of a fire or tornado

Hero’s Outreach for Program gathering and meals

LOZ Stop Human Trafficking Coalition for direct aid to victims and survivors, housing

The Community Foundation is a growing resource to receive and grant local community funds donated by families,individuals and corporations. Donations may be in any amount,unrestricted to benefit any community need or restricted by donor designationand used for a specific program or purposes as the donor identifies. All Community Foundation funds stay in the Lake area where they benefit manyorganizations meeting a broad range of local community needs.