Marion County Endowment Fund’s ‘Five for the Future’ campaign hopes to create lasting community impact

MARION COUNTY, Mo. — The Marion County Endowment Fund is launching a new initiative, “Five for the Future,” encouraging community members to invest in the future of local nonprofits through a simple, yet powerful commitment — just $5 per week.

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

Through “Five for the Future,” people 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,” Marilyn Hall, chair of the Marion County Fund Council, said in a press release. “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

People 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. Led by a local advisory council, the fund provides annual grants in the areas of arts and education, health and human services and community betterment, ensuring lasting impact through sustainable philanthropy.

Previous recipients were:

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

For more information about the match, contact Marilyn Hall by calling 573-231-5383 by emailing hmarilyn266@gmail.com. Individuals can also contact the Community Foundation at 217-222-1237 or by email at epridemore@mycommunityfoundation.org.