Community Foundation of Boone County

History The Community Foundation of Boone County was formed by a group of passionate and caring Boone County residents who wanted to build resources that would benefit nonprofits and residents of Boone County forever. In 1991, with their support, $15,000, and funds from Lilly Endowment Inc., the Community Foundation of Boone County was established. Today, CFBC holds more than $30 million in assets and has granted over $28 million from its various funds to nonprofit organizations and programs working to solve critical challenges in Boone County. Mission The Community Foundation of Boone County unites people, organizations, and philanthropy to create a thriving community for all. Values EMPOWER & ENGAGE We engage the community and educate citizens on how they can make a difference here at home. STRATEGIC & ETHICAL STEWARDSHIP We invest in the people, programs, and organizations that transform lives and communities. COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP We lead a vision for collaborative solutions to address the root causes of challenges facing our community in diverse & equitable ways.