The Community Foundation of the Ozarks recently recognized the Joplin Regional Community Foundation for its philanthropic leadership to the community. As one of the CFO’s Affiliates of the Year, the Joplin Regional Community Foundation received a $5,000 award to supplement its annual grantmaking.
Selection for the award was based on growth in several categories, as well as examples of community leadership, collaboration and the promotion of planned giving. As of May 30, the JRCF’s assets had grown 13% to more than $11 million in 158 charitable funds. From July 1, 2023, to May 31, grantmaking from those funds totaled more than $3.3 million to address community needs and support causes important to donors.
“Every community needs champions who selflessly dedicate their time, talent and treasure to improve the lives of others,” said Alice Wingo, vice president of affiliates for the CFO. “As our regional affiliate network has grown over the last 31 years, these exceptional leaders provide great examples for others to follow.”
