Art, History, Parks, and Sustainability matter.
These four key pillars are at the core of the mission of the Clayton Community Foundation (CCF), helping to sustain the City of Clayton as a dynamic, leading community.
The official nonprofit
501(c)(3) partner to the
City of Clayton.
Community led and driven, CCF has completed over 25 projects, hosted or sponsored over 150 events, and raised more than $10 million dollars, all invested back into the community.
Mission
The Clayton Community Foundation (CCF) serves as a the official nonprofit partner to the City of Clayton to catalyze the community’s passion for excellence through private investment in Art, History, Parks, and Sustainability.
Vision
CCF is an innovative philanthropic initiative that enhances cultural and community assets to provide generational impact.
History
CCF was officially established in August 2008 as a first-time, nonprofit 501(c)(3) partner to the City of Clayton, Missouri. Its goal was to serve as an umbrella organization, with the corporation formerly known as the Clayton Parks Foundation, to create significant opportunities in previously identified core areas of Art, History, Parks, and Sustainability. It was also tasked with organizing and celebrating the City's Centennial in 2013.
Guiding Principles
Provide a philanthropic mechanism to enhance cultural assets and community amenities – arts, parks, history and sustainability - to represent a “margin of excellence” and distinguish the City of Clayton.
Help to present and prioritize projects in alignment with the City’s mission and master plans.
Establish a high standard for civic involvement, develop pathways for volunteer experiences and nurture leadership for the next generation.
Promote communal pride as a premier destination for residents, businesses, organizations and visitors and be a leader in the St. Louis region.
Board of Directors
Officers
Colleen Watermon, President
Todd Spener, Vice President of Internal Affairs
Judy Goodman, Vice President of External Affairs
Julie Tuggle-Nguyen, Vice President of Governance
Hannah Kim, Legal Advisor
Jennifer Volk, Past President
Aldermanic & City Staff Liaisons
Gary Feder, Ward III
Rick Hummell, Ward I
Toni Siering, Director of Parks & Recreation
CCF Staff
Alex C. Elmestad, Executive Director
Lisa H. Kinsella, Foundation Associate
Directors
Wendi Alper-Pressman
Deepak Balaji
Peter J. Barkofske
Ronda Burchard
Mark Carlie
Debbie Chase, Chair of Art
Cyndee England
Robyn Frankel
Chuck Freedman
Lizz Gunn
Alex Hendel
Angela Liebermann
Marta Martin
Susan Reynolds
Adrian Rice
Sabrina Robb
Steven Rosenblum
Cheryl Verde
Matt Warren
Dr. Debbie Zimmerman