Who We Are
Our Mission
The Christian Associates Foundation is a caring and committed philanthropic partner, devoted to enriching the lives of people across the Ozarks. We hold close to our hearts initiatives that uplift the entire community, giving direction to those in need, and nurturing the expansion of the Christian faith in America. Acting as both a catalyst and a collaborator, we invest in innovative programs that seek not just to meet needs, but to create lasting, meaningful solutions.
Our Vision
We dream of being the kind of Foundation that helps our community’s nonprofits imagine what’s possible—and then empowers them to reach their highest potential.
Our Principles
Our values are the heartbeat of our work, guiding every relationship we build and every decision we make.
Humility
We know we are one part of a much bigger picture. Every day, we are grateful for the many hands and hearts it takes to achieve meaningful change. We honor and respect each person we work alongside are considered our partners, neighbors, and friends.
Quality
We strive for work that inspires pride, measuring ourselves not by perfection, but by steady, meaningful progress toward real change. We hold ourselves and our partners to high standards of accountability, always reaching for better, together.
Partnership
We strive for work that inspires pride, measuring ourselves not by perfection, but by steady, meaningful progress toward real change. We hold ourselves and our partners to high standards of accountability, always reaching for better, together.
Innovation
We embrace creativity and curiosity, knowing there’s always more than one path forward. We celebrate the courage it takes to try new approaches in pursuit of solutions that truly make a difference, but may ruffle a few feathers along the way.
Facilitator
We see ourselves as connectors, bridge-builders, and encouragers, bringing people together, sparking ideas, and leading with the intention of lifting the whole community.