The City of Columbia New Century Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the City of Columbia, Missouri. The New Century Fund is a conduit for tax deductible gifts, grants, and property to improve many of the services enjoyed by Columbia residents, including parks, cultural opportunities, public health services, public safety, and recreational activities. Contributions enable the City of Columbia to provide a level of amenities above the normal role of municipal government.