At the Lowndes Community Foundation, we know the value of community-driven, sustainable funding for the public good. By coming together to make long-term investments as well as annual grants to local nonprofit and charitable causes, we are strengthening Columbus and Lowndes County today and building the foundation for a brighter future.
“The long-term benefits of a Community Foundation are limitless as its endowment grows. I’m extremely excited about LCF and what it can do for Columbus and Lowndes County.”
Tyler Covington, Board Member
“By spending the investment interest only, donors can be assured that they are making a gift that will last. The benefits are endless.”
Tom Buckley, Founding Board Member
“The unique aspect of this foundation is that it will not compete against current programs, but will serve as a great complement to all community-based charitable programs. Gifts and bequests to this perpetual foundation will provide needed grant funds for our many worthy community organizations.”
Josie Shumake, Board Member
LCF was founded in 2003 and affiliated with the CREATE Foundation of Northeast Mississippi in 2012. In 2020, LCF was awarded the James Hugh Ray Community Affiliate Award.
To recognize the efforts of CREATE's community affiliates, Journal, Inc. established the James Hugh Ray Community Affiliate Award. James Hugh Ray was a community hero and made many valuable contributions to our region and was instrumental in CREATE’s establishment, serving as its legal architect and advisor.
Pictured from left to right: Bobby Harper, LCF Board Member; Jan Eastman, LCF Executive Director; Jay Fisher, LCF Co-Chair; Josie Shumake, LCF Co-Chair
