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About CCCF... The Chariton County Community Foundation, established in 2000, is a fully tax-exempt public charity under sections 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(a)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our charitable services are available to anyone interested in personal giving for public good. The Community Foundation is designed to make giving easy for individual or family donors and their financial advisors with the best combination of tax savings and philanthropic choices for donors. We also support nonprofit agencies with the growth and management of endowment funds and, through our Center for Community Initiatives, assist emerging nonprofits and sponsor collaborative programs that make Chariton County a better place to live. Our Board of Directors
History of the Chariton County Community Foundation In 1998 concern was expressed about the quality of life in Chariton County, Missouri. Opportunity, wealth, education and most importantly people were leaving the County for more hospitable places. The Chariton County Economic Development Board received a REAP Grant to fund an Economic Development Officer for a two year period. Larry Pollard was the officer for part of that time. He attended a Foundation Development Seminar put on by Dr. Don Udell of Oklahoma and presented that idea to the Economic Development Board. The Board encouraged the effort. Others eventually also took part in Foundation Seminars and meetings. It was decided to proceed. Articles of Incorporation were signed in July 1998 and By Laws were signed on Sept. 15, 1998 by Elmer Arnsperger, Fred Carpenter, James A. Daniels and Robert Wheeler. The certificate of incorporation from the Secretary of State was issued July 31, 1998. A 501(c)(3) tax exempt charity designation letter was issued by the IRS on Nov. 17, 1998. The vision of the foundation is to be a major philanthropic organization that will address, improve and promote quality of life in Chariton County, Missouri. The first President of the organization was Jimmy Daniels. Seven major fields of interest were designated: Education, Health, Community and Economic Development, Historic and Heritage Preservation, Social Services, Cultural Enrichment, Natural Resources and Environment. Strategic Planning was held in the Summer of 2002. The current President is Wally Iman. The Foundation is currently in an Endowment Campaign to raise $3,000,000.00 by the end of 2004. The Foundation passed the $100,000.00 mark in assets in the fall of 2002. The Foundation's emphasis of 2002 and 2003 is Education and Economic Development. Please join us. Thank you for visiting our web site. We invite you to visit again soon.
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