As a permanent charitable fund, the Marion County Endowment Fund exists solely to support local nonprofit organizations, focusing on children, families, and community betterment. Since 2015, the fund has awarded over $31,000 in grants to 21 nonprofits, making a tangible difference in the lives of Marion County residents.

Through "Five for the Future," individuals can commit to donating $5 per week or $65 quarterly. If just 400 people participate, the campaign could generate an additional $104,000 annually, significantly expanding support for local arts, education, health services, and more.

“This isn’t just a donation — it’s an investment in the future of Marion County,” said Marilyn Hall, Chair of the Marion County Fund Council. “By giving a small amount consistently, we can ensure that vital community programs continue to thrive for generations to come.”

Ways to Give:

• Set up automatic online donations (monthly, quarterly, yearly)

• Give directly through your bank

• Send a check payable to the Community Foundation for the Marion County Endowment Fund

• Make a one-time gift of any amount

• For retirees, a donation directly from an IRA is non-taxable

Community members interested in joining the “Five for the Future” initiative can visit www.mycommunityfoundation.org/marion-county-endowment-fund to initiate their one-time or recurring gift.

The Marion County Endowment Fund is a permanent charitable resource dedicated to supporting nonprofits that serve the residents of Marion County, MO. Ledby a local advisory council, the fund provides annual grants in the areas of arts & education, health & human services, and community betterment, ensuring lasting impact through sustainable philanthropy.

Previous recipients include the following local organizations:

2024

• CHART Teen Task Force – $1,100

• Coyote Hill – $1,100

• Douglass Community Services, Inc. (Kids in Motion) – $1,182.62

• NorthEast Independent Living Services – $1,100

2023

• Birthday Blessings – $621.38

• Hannibal-LaGrange University – $1,000

• Coyote Hill – $1,000

• The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Inc. – $1,000

2022

• Birthday Blessings – $1,400

• Bluff City Theater – $1,400

• FACT: Families and Communities Together – $1,400

• Salvation Army – $2,500

2021

• CHART Teen Task Force – $677.47

• Hannibal Alliance for Youth Services – $1,000

• Salvation Army – $1,200

This list reflects just a portion of the impact made possible through community support and continued investments in the Marion County Endowment Fund! 

For more information about the match, contact Marilyn Hall at (573) 231-5383 or hmarilyn266@gmail.com or the Community Foundation at (217) 222-1237, epridemore@mycommunityfoundation.org.