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Endowment Foundation of Cross County
P.O. Box 62
Wynne, AR 72396
Phone: (870) 238-2514
Email: Georgiar@cablelynx.com
Georgia Ross, Executive Director
909 Bridges Street
Wynne, AR 72396
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The Endowment Foundation of Cross County (EFCC) was formed in 2003. In EFCC's four and a half years, the foundation has granted out over $53,000 to 45 Cross County non-profits, formed 30 funds, and is well on the way to helping local citizens meet their charitable goals.
Board Members:
| Vince Guest, Chair |
Mary Hagaman |
Caprisha Page |
| Joy Shepherd, Vice Chair |
Curt Hagler |
Sue Perry |
| Matt Boone, Treasurer |
Harold Hardwick |
Fredric Smith |
| Trent Beaton |
Brenda Slabaugh |
Sy Robinson |
| Stan Bradshaw |
Neall Jackson |
Lori Ridge |
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Debbie Meyer |
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YAC Adult Advisors: Jo Ann Snider and Lori Ridge
History: Incorporated in 1976, Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) has grown to $125 million held in 1,200 plus charitable funds with $55 million in grants having been made. ARCF employs professional investment management companies and an independent investment consultant assists the ARCF Board in monitoring performance. Wynne's Harold Hardwick is one of 26 ARCF Board members.
EFCC became an affiliate of the ARCF and a participant in the PARTNERS Program in June of 2003. The PARTNERS Program matches most of the contributions made to the EFCC and provided initial operating funds and grant making funds. EFCC serves three roles in Cross County:
• assisting people achieve their charitable goals,
• serving as an information hub for donors and community nonprofits,
• and providing grants to help local nonprofits make a difference in Cross County.
As of December 2007, EFCC has earned $466,359 in grant and match money from sources outside Cross County. Except for $55,000 used for operations and grant, all of these funds have been placed in permanent endowments that will provide a permanent source of grants for Cross County
YAC: Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is an exciting endeavor of EFCC led by Jo Ann Snider and Lori Ridge with assistance from EFCC Board Members. The youth have made 10 grants totaling $5,518. In just nine months, this teen group developed $10,000 that was matched by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. With the Hays Food Town YAC Fund and a recent grant from Southland Park, these compassionate teens have permanent grant making power of at least $2,000 annually. With ARCF management the grant money available should grow each year.
Operating Endowment: Perhaps the most urgent current need of EFCC is growth of an adequate operting endowment. The annual income provided from the endowment is vital to EFCC's ability to maintain optimal service through Cross County with the increasing number of funds and grants.
Individuals and businesses are invited to become part of EFCC's Founders' Circle by pledging support. Giving levels are
• $5,000 per year,
• $1,000 per year,
• $250 per year,
• and $100 per year.
The EFCC Board invites you to become a part of this exciting endeavor!
Click here to learn about Grants and News of the Endowment Foundation of Cross County.
Click here to learn about Funds of the Endowment Foundation of Cross County. |
