About the Foundation

The purpose of the Missouri 4-H Foundation is to support and enhance the activities of the Missouri 4-H Youth Development Programs. This involves active development and management of financial resources to advance the interests of Missouri 4-H programs.

Missouri 4-H Foundation Trustees

The Missouri 4-H Foundation is proud!
We are proud of our long-standing record of support to 4-H programs. The Foundation was incorporated in 1949 to secure and manage financial resources that support and expand the 4-H program.

The Foundation is proud of the thousands of individuals, organizations and businesses who continue to generously invest their financial support in 4-H.

Through the wise use of these financial resources, the 4-H program is enhanced by:

• Securing seed money to initiate projects or provide additions to current 4-H programs
• Supporting statewide activities for 4-H'ers from communities throughout Missouri;
• Sponsoring training of volunteer 4-H leaders;
• Recognizing and honoring 4-H volunteers, friends and supporters;
• Providing grants for 4-H membership expansion and leadership development;
• Establishing scholarships for 4-H members who wish to continue their education beyond high school; and
• Providing recognition incentives for 4-H members.

We are proud of a long record of sound fiscal management of Foundation resources. Anyone investing in the 4-H program through the Missouri 4-H Foundation has the assurance that the gift will be used wisely and efficiently. This assurance is based on:

• Sound policy and procedures governed by an active Board of Trustees;
• Annual audits with reports sent to all investors; and
• Staff who are trained and experienced in financial accountability and available to provide assistance to investors.