COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

De Soto Community Foundation mission is to assist in the development of civic projects in the De Soto community.  Founded in the summer of 2001, the De Soto Community Foundation is an exciting group that helps organizations secure funds for projects and programs that improve the quality of life in the De Soto area. 

Through the De Soto Community Foundation, groups and individuals work to obtain financial assistance through grant procurement, scholarships and specialized fundraising.  The Foundation is a not-for-profit 501-3C corporation, with a 21-member Board of Directors representing a broad range of community leaders.  These board members, along with countless volunteers, work together to enhance the overall life experience for out citizens. 

In the development of various projects, the De Soto Community Foundation supports plans that address the issues of health, safety, education, diversity, history and recreation in our area.  With the assistance of the De Soto Community Foundation, a local organization obtained a grant for the development of a walking/biking trail in the community. 

As a resource, the De Soto Community Foundation will help groups or individuals get necessary funding for all kinds of projects that will benefit the community.  Grant applications for assistance are available through the De Soto Community Foundation and are listed below.

De Soto Community Foundation

Grant Programs

Type of Granting Organization: Community Foundation

Background: Established in summer of 2001, De Soto , MO.

Purpose and Activities: To support programs leading to the improvement of health, education, and the general well being of all citizens of the De Soto area.  No grants to individuals (except for designated scholarship funds).

Limitations:  The De Soto Community Foundation gives to groups or organizations within the De Soto area.  No grants will be given to individuals (except through designated scholarship funds).  No grant will be awarded for deficit financing, loans, or routine operating expenses.  There is no support for sectarian religious purposes.

Application Information: Contact the De Soto Community Foundation for specific guidelines and deadlines for specific grants.

Guidelines:

De Soto Community Foundation does fund:

·        Programs leading to the improvement of health, education, and the general well-being of all citizens of the De Soto area.

·        Community Development

·        Seed money

·        Recreation and human services

·        Program development, equipment, matching/challenge support, and scholarship funds.

·        The Foundation does require a narrative and financial report on each funded project describing expenditures and results.

De Soto Community Foundation does not fund:

·        Individual applications (except through designated scholarship funds).

·        Partisan, political, lobbying or denominational programs.

·        General or administrative overhead charges, salaries, travel expenses or other indirect costs.

·        Advertising or fundraising drives.

·        Endowment or capital campaigns or “bricks and mortar” projects.

·        Request not made in writing.

Deadline for De Soto Community Foundation Grants

·        Short Grant Deadline January 31, 2009

·        Long Grant Deadline March 31, 2009

  Print, complete and mail the appropriate form: 

• Short Grant form (less than $1,000)
   

• Long Grant form (greater than $1,000)

7th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on
October 8th.  Contact Chamber of Commerce office for more details at 636-586-5591.