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Committed To

Improving the quality of life
in Nowata

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Why It Matters

Restoring & beautifying our town.

Flourishing Futures

Our objective is to reach the people and places that matter most and to provide support that makes a lasting difference.

Community Investment

We invest in long-term change by supporting local neighbors, schools, and community infrastructure.

Lasting Impact

Every mission is built around creating lasting change while leaving a deep-rooted legacy long after we’re gone.

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Our Impact

Your Support.
Real Results.

Since our founding in 2017, we have contributed over a quarter of a million dollars to our community. We focus on supporting the many different organizations, programs, and projects of Nowata.

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Impact Video

City Projects

Your support at work.

We are dedicated to a flourishing Nowata. Through your support, we focus on community projects that make the most impact. The donations we receive allow the work to be done.

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Baseball & Softball Fields

Supporting youth sportsmanship and community — Foundation funding at work on Nowata’s Little League baseball and softball fields.

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Local Food Bank

Giving back close to home. We are honored to financially support our local Food Bank and the vital work they do for families in our community.

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Beautification Nowata

We are proud to financially support the Beautification Committee’s mural projects throughout Nowata.

Street & Lawn Repairs

Understanding Nowata’s infrastructure challenges, we provided funding for a pothole repair machine and lawn mowers — tools that help improve streets, safety, and community appearance. Watch video.

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Property Restoration

With the City of Nowata, we help fund the teardown of unsafe, delipidated properties, supporting safer neighborhoods and renewed opportunities. To date, 81 properties have been reclaimed.

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Boy & Girls Club

We support the Boys & Girls Club mission to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

  • By helping fund the removal of dilapidated properties, NCF partners with the City to strengthen and enhance our entire community.

    Garry Gibson
    Mayor of Nowata

  • NCF has been instrumental in supporting our Little League baseball and softball programs, helping strengthen opportunities for Nowata’s youth.

    Robert Fischer
    Nowata Youth League

  • Serving 130 families in Nowata County, Loaves and Fishes Food Bank relies on support like NCF’s funding for food and critical equipment repairs.

    Terri Bartholamew
    Food Bank Director

  • Thanks to NCF’s support, the gazebo in Spikes Park was repaired and preserved for community use.

    Brenda Yirsa
    President of Nowata Beautification Group

  • Through researching and submitting a grant request to NCF, my Leadership class helped create an outdoor commons area with tables, chairs, and basketball goals. The experience was educational for students and resulted in a safe, welcoming space for middle schoolers.

    Angela Franke
    Retired Math Teacher

  • NCF removes financial barriers by providing Ironmen youth free access to summer basketball and football camps.

    Michael Swalley
    Ironman Football Coach

  • Thanks to NCF, our robotics team was able to compete in Arizona.

    Mr. Prince
    Past Robotics Coach

  • NCF provided premiums for our Agriculture students’ annual Livestock Show and supported hands-on classroom projects that make learning more relevant to their lives.

    Ryan Harrington
    Ag Teacher

  • Thanks to NCF’s support, our summer basketball camps are free for participants and help lay a strong foundation for future Ironmen basketball players long before they reach middle school.

    Halley Hewitt
    Middle School and High School Basketball Coach

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How We Do It

We Cannot Do it Alone

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