Community Foundation of the Lake Karen Jean Rudek Fund Grant Program FY27
Community Foundation of the Lake Karen Jean Rudek Fund Grant Program FY27 supports horse and dog shelters, sanctuaries, and rescues to sustain animal care, prioritizing the Lake of the Ozarks area.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Due Dates: October 29, 2026, at 11:45 p.m. (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per applicant for this grant cycle
Summary: Supports horse and dog shelters, sanctuaries, and rescue facilities, with preference for organizations in the Lake of the Ozarks area.
Key Information: Applicants must be horse and/or dog shelters, sanctuaries, or rescue facilities with eligible IRS-approved status.
Description
The Karen Jean Rudek Fund supports horse and dog shelters, sanctuaries, and rescue facilities through the Community Foundation of the Lake and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO). The program focuses specifically on these animal-care facilities, with preference given to organizations located in the Lake of the Ozarks area. Its listed service area includes Camden, Miller, and Morgan counties.
The Community Foundation of the Lake works to improve quality of life in the Lake of the Ozarks area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. A board of directors chosen for its knowledge of the area governs the foundation, while the Karen Jean Rudek Grant Fund committee makes grant decisions.
