Community Foundation of Central Mo
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About Community Foundation of Central Mo
The Community Foundation of Central Missouri inspires and nurtures philanthropy for the public good.
Focus Areas
Arts & CultureHuman Services (aging, disability, food, housing, job readiness, literacy, veterans)Community (beautification, conservation, parks/trails, recreation)EducationHealth (including mental/behavioral health)AnimalsYouth services
Who They Fund
faith-based congregations / religion-related organizationscommunity members / public benefit organizationsagriculture-focused groups / farmershealth centers / medical service providers
About Community Foundation of Central Mo
Community Foundation of Central Mo’s recent giving shows a strong mix of major capital support and place-based community grants. One of the clearest signals is its $1,388,973 award to Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture in Columbia, paired with large public-sector and school awards such as $584,000 to Columbia Public Schools and $469,979 to the City of Columbia. That pattern points to a funder that backs civic, educational, and food-related institutions alongside smaller nonprofit grants. The foundation also funds religious and private-school institutions at meaningful levels. Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City received $512,500 in 2025, and St Nicholas Academy received $301,000 in 2025 after a $300,000 grant in 2024. Other grants in the recent list include support for the Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City, Crossing Church, and St Peter's Catholic Church, showing that faith-linked organizations are part of its portfolio. Community Foundation of Central Mo uses both large awards and smaller community-support grants. The recent record includes general support, construction, education, and food-and-agriculture funding, with recipients ranging from local agencies in Columbia to organizations outside Missouri.
What Community Foundation of Central Mo Funds
Food and agriculture is a visible part of the foundation’s portfolio. Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture received $1,388,973 in 2024 and another $130,628 in 2025, with an additional $99,631 grant in 2023. That concentration suggests sustained support for a single local food-system organization rather than one-off backing. Education is another major area. Helias Catholic High School received $512,500 in 2025, while St Nicholas Academy received $301,000 in 2025 and $205,000 in 2023. The University of Missouri also received $125,600 in 2024. These awards show support for schools at multiple levels. Civic and community infrastructure appear as well. The City of Columbia received $469,979 in 2024 and $144,000 in 2025, and Downtown Community Improvement District received $225,000 in 2023 for construction. Health-related grantmaking includes $100,000 to Colorado Outdoor Education Center for a health center in 2023.
How Community Foundation of Central Mo Gives
Typical grants cluster around a $20,000 median, with a $10,000 first quartile and a $49,625 third quartile. The recent list also includes very large awards, indicating a wide spread between routine support and major commitments. The foundation is a mixed community foundation and makes program-related investments. In the recent grants list, some recipients appear more than once across years, including Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, City of Columbia, St Nicholas Academy, and Resist Inc, which points to recurring support rather than purely one-time awards. The active grant pages are unsolicited.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.1M
Total Assets
$15.7M
Total Revenue
$4.4M
Total Expenses
$3.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$50K
Geographic Reach
Regional16 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
ERIC SAPPINGTON
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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