Ruth I. Kolpin Family Fund Awards Grants Totaling Over $110,000
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage Community Foundation says they are proud to announce eight local organizations have been awarded a total of $110,926 through the Ruth I. Kolpin Family Fund.
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Officials say the Ruth I. Kolpin Family Fund is a charitable fund established to support meaningful projects benefit Carthage and surrounding communities.
The Carthage Community Foundation, along with representatives from the Ruth I. Kolpin Family Fund—Ron Peterson Sr. and Ron Peterson Jr.—say they celebrated these impactful investments with a Grants Luncheon held on May 16, where the 2025 grant recipients were formally honored and recognized.
Kansas City University – KCU Community Smiles: $25,000 to support access to oral healthcare for underserved populations in the Joplin area.
Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas – Pediatric Physical Therapy Refresh (PPTR): Keeping PT Access for Kids in Carthage: $25,000 to update pediatric physical therapy spaces and equipment, ensuring continued access for local children.Carthage Historic Preservation – Phelps House Restoration: $7,060 to repair and restorethe porch, Porte cochere ceiling, fascia, and first-floor window trim of the historicPhelps House.
Boots Court Foundation – Motel Preservation Project: $20,000 to support continuedpreservation work at the iconic Boots Court Motel, a landmark of Carthage history.Joplin Area Catholic Schools – Technology Infrastructure Update: $17,216 to modernizeinfrastructure and upgrade servers, improving educational technology and learningenvironments.
Vision Carthage – 2025 Athena Leadership Award: $1,650 to support the annual awardrecognizing exceptional women leaders in the Carthage community.
American Red Cross – Disaster Financial Assistance: $7,000 to provide direct financialrelief to families impacted by local disasters.
Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area – Community Action Ride System(CARS): $7,000 to improve access to transportation for low-income individuals and familiesthrough the expansion of community ride services.
'The generosity of the Kolpin family continues to create meaningful change throughout ourcommunity,' said John Nicholas, President of the Carthage Community Foundation. 'Thesegrants reflect a commitment to honoring the past while building for the future.'
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