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The Missouri 4-H Foundation is the independent philanthropic partner of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. Our mission is to maximize 4-H youth development through resource acquisition and management.

Established in 1949, the Missouri 4-H Foundation partners with universities, corporations, foundations and individuals to build stronger 4-H programs and provide financial support to benefit Missouri's youth. We help empower young people in every county of the state to learn by doing and become the leaders of tomorrow.

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4-H County Endowments

4-H Foundation Endowment Funds Reaching Many Missouri Counties

County endowment funds created by the Missouri 4-H Foundation have had a significant impact on many Missouri counties within the last year. Currently, the Foundation manages six county endowment funds benefitting Barton, Callaway, Dade, Henry, Pike and St. Charles counties.

Growing 4-H programs and youth success

Growing 4-H programs and youth success

More Missouri youth are now connecting with 4-H thanks to supporters like Ken Donohew and Ellen Kippel who are dedicated to helping bring Missouri 4-H to all Missourians.

4-H campers participate in an obstacle course at Camp Clover Point.

Giving back to help youth build belonging and community

One donor with a vision can make such a powerful difference in the lives of Missouri youth. A generous estate gift from Kathryn McKillip Thrift to the Missouri 4-H Foundation is one such example.

Missouri 4-H youths at the opening of the 2021 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Neb.

American Outdoor Brands and Missouri 4-H partner to support youth development programs

American Outdoor Brands Inc. will partner to provide youths across Missouri with equal access to development opportunities provided by Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports and Natural Resources programs.

Donna Martz.

Donna Martz Memorial 4-H Endowment Fund sends Missouri youths to National 4-H Conference

Thanks to generous gifts in Martz's memory from her husband, Fred, and their children, the Donna Martz Memorial 4-H Endowment Fund will ensure that future generations of 4-H members have opportunities to succeed.

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Missouri 4-H Foundation awards 68 scholarships

The Missouri 4-H Foundation is awarding 68 scholarships totaling $69,350 to Missouri 4-H youths to help further their educations.

Sebrina Barrett talking to a 4-Her.

Opening doors

Sebrina Barrett says 4-H put her on the path to a career as a leader and advocate.

4-H youth Futures: College Within Reach

Missouri 4-H career-readiness programs get $75,000 boost from Healthy Blue's affiliated Foundation

Hannah Persell

4-H scholarship donors help youth leaders flourish

For longtime Missouri 4-H member Hannah PErsell, the power of giving goes beyond words.

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